Your parents are great! It all makes sense now. You became who you are honestly :-) I enjoyed the tour of both vans and both perspectives. This was fun. Thank you.

@ConorMcmillen

8 жыл бұрын

+NoProGoPronto Yes. Thank you. They are wonderful

You should do a follow up video to see how your parents are doing and maybe some stories about their Van Adventures.🤩

Great video. I can watch your parents discuss these cans all day. Not sure what it is about them but they are great. Thank you for sharing them.

@ConorMcmillen

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They are both very loving, sweet, and compassionate people and I think this shines through.

I’ve watched this video and part 1 over 200 times. I love the Vanagon!!!

@arseckler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation on another video. I love these vids so much, so helpful as I’m in market for one of them in Maui. And his parents are so delightful!

This Young couple exemplifies what a powerful relationship can become. VW campervans was the what I was searching for, but I have found so much more through these videos. Despite it all, we can come together with greater purpose over the material, and yet still love, and understand each other.

Best and most excellent comparison of the older and the newer. I'll go Westy. Thanks!

@ConorMcmillen

9 жыл бұрын

Ken Anderson So happy you enjoyed it. Thank you! I'll go Westy too ;)

Damn, dude.. You have some incredibly cool parents.. You are very, very fortunate to have them.

@ConorMcmillen

7 жыл бұрын

That is a fact :D

Lovely. Please thank your parents for sharing their experiences. Enjoyable and informative.

Very helpful review, thanks. I believe the 92- 96 was an Audi inline 5 cyl motor... not mitsubishi. The inline 5 cylinder is bullet proof

@ConorMcmillen

8 жыл бұрын

+rcpmac Good to know. Thanks!

@GarthGoldberg

8 жыл бұрын

Just be sure to replace your cam belt.

Love your videos. Tell your parents I said thank you. Wish there were more Eurovan and Vanagon Videos on KZread

Nice review. Your parents did a great job!

I watched both parts of the comparison videos. great videos. I did get the impression your mom preferred the new van whilst your dad preferred the old one. I guess that's why they ended up keeping both

Your folks are amazing ppl like them. they are very honest and down to earth. thanks for the info now i have more ideas for my future self and daughter too. Can hardly wait to get my new life going and teach the kid how to live free.

@ConorMcmillen

8 жыл бұрын

+Brandi Ruble they are awesome! More vids coming out with them soon. I am back at their place visiting and will be making some vids with them shortly :D

I LOVE my 2003 Weekender. Named it "Dieter" bc it brings to mind a strong, competent German butler -- not as if I've ever had a butler, but you know what I mean. This vehicle loves the open road drives like a dream on the highway and with 200+ horses, stunningly good AC and smooth transmission it moves like a normal vehicle. Twisty turns on secondary roads require you to slow down a bit as it is a tad tall and naturally needs to step through turns deliberately. When I get to the campground it takes me no more than 10 minutes before I am ready to grab the fishing pole or hit the lounge chair. I look for the old school campgrounds with short driveways -- Dieter fits like a glove, and you are not parked next to a giant 5th wheeler or motorhome running a genny all night. The pop-up top has plenty of mesh windows to allow mountain breezes, and if it cools way down I close the top and hunker down on the (pull out) rock n roll bed. A midweight sleeping bag is all I ever need. The advantage of the Weekender vs. the full camper version is that you can dial in just the equipment you need for the next trip. With a full-on VW camper, you are saddled with hundreds of pounds of cabinetry, sink, stove, etc everywhere you go. Whereas the Weekender empties out in minutes, table and seats fold down, and (I place a heavy duty furniture blanket down) before loading in full dimension 4x6' sheets of plywood. No kidding. tons of room for tools, Ikea furniture kits, you name it. I have relied on Dieter for three home renovations and he has never let me down. If you are lucky enough to find one in good condition (have the transmission checked out by a pro), snap it up and thank your lucky stars. Word of thumb is that if the engine / transmission make it to 100,000 miles, it very possibly will do 200,000.

You are so gifted with a set of parents like them =)

Hi, Just found your channel from Brittany Taylor. Very cool parents and tour of both vans :) Take care, Tina

@ConorMcmillen

9 жыл бұрын

tinabeane Hi Tina :D Thanks for watching. Yes, my parents are awesome. Happy you found my channel from Brittany. She is amazing!

both vans look in great nick love em. i've got a '90 westy multivan

Thank you very much. Both of your insights were hat I needed to hear. I am about to buy a 1995 5cyl/5spd Eurovan Camper and this comparison was useful.

@kelliethorne1200

5 жыл бұрын

i just bought mine 11 months ago (Dec 2016) There seem to have been a bunch of '95's on the market in the last couple of years. I wonder why that is?!

Good gracious. You Mum is so soothing to listen to.

I'm glad this comparison is here tho people compare them allot there isn't much actually coverage doing so. he runs down both vans well. you can tell he has owned them a while and had much use in both. its not just some journalistic approach to a topic. great video.

@ConorMcmillen

9 жыл бұрын

Aqua-Fux Really happy you like the review. I will keep them coming on this channel.

Nice videos!.. i like both!.. both are so nice!. Great review!...

MY EVC was one of the smoothest highway campers I have owned. Really did love it .The VR6 has good power and I loved the auto trans. It however is lousy on any soft surface and more likely to get stuck. The front wheels sunk in every time . I had this happen quite a few times. It's low ground clearance doesn't help. Not ideal for back woods camping. That's why I am wrapping a build on a 3.3L/230hp Subaru powered Vanagon with a reverse drive Subaru WRX 5 speed with a limited slip diff. Should be everything the EVC was and much more. More suited for remote camping . The EVC engine was also a pain to work on compared to a vanagon but very reliable. For the cost of an EVC ( if you are a DIY'er) you can build an awesome Vanagon Westfalia powered by a more powerful and reliable engine conversion.

These videos were super helpful, thanks. And I want to be as cool as your parents...

@ConorMcmillen

9 жыл бұрын

Paul Mason Thank you so much! I will pass on the positive review :D

Propex heater for the westy solves the heating problem. You can also replace the fridge with a more practical fridge from truckfridge. Rocky mountain westly sells a good model.

Do a video interview with your mom! She looks amazing, I also want to look like that when I get older. About her lifestyle, work out, food, daily routines etc. Is she also a frugivore? Did you inspire her or she inspire you?

very good Video! i own a eurovan myself (here in Germany they arent called eurovan / vanagon) here, the eurovan looks also a bit different. In Europe we dont like the automatic trans. in the eurovan, because it breaks very often...also the vr6 engines arent very popular here in Germany, because they use a lot of fuel and they are horrible to repair. We use a lot of Diesel engines in the eurovan, from 1,9 to 2,5 Liter TDI. You got a beautiful vanagon! They are hard to find in that condition, even in Germany!

Can you do a follow until video with your Dad and ask him what he would do if he had to start from scratch and make his own camper, how would he do it? I was thinking he might want the last year they made (1991 I think) and then maybe a Subaru engine or something else?? Please reply when you can. Love watching your videos, especially this series comparing the 2 VW. I want the Vanagon for the tables and counter space for cooking and ability to have the Subaru conversion and rear wheel drive. I want the Eurovan since it's more stealthy and has the furnace and AC and newer equipment

1992 to 1996 had a VW/Audi 5-cylinder, with Digifant electronic ignition. I had a 5-speed 1992. It had 105 hp. It would cruise okay, but was still underpowered. I later bought a 2002 VR6 4 valve, 204 hp. It's more than adequate in traffic or on a cruise.

What an amazing couple

You have the coolest parents in the world.

Great video. I think one have to love a VW to camp in one because there are a lot more luxurious options that are just as capable, more room and full of luxuries like a toilet shower ac, fridge and generator. Even a pickup truck camper destroys these things.

I love what you have done in your videos and I think you very much but I am still very curious he said the air-conditioner works great can you run the air conditioner when the vehicle is turned off? like when you're camping...

Thank you! I'm looking into purchasing a 1997 VW Eurovan. I knew more than the dealer did. And you filled me in on quite a bit. I'm here in California and the van is at the Huntington Beach dealer. Trying to get him to come down on price. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

@momenshakerhameed9362

7 жыл бұрын

Snow Blanca what exacly is the price for a VW eurovan!my budget is 20 grand!

@denahom

7 жыл бұрын

Mwmen Alkazragi they are asking for 29,800. I found a 1999 on craigslist in Laguna Nagell and that he was willing to take 26k for it very low mileage. However, I've decided VW isn't for me they're too old and just not reliable enough going for Mercedes Metris and going to convert that

@davidtapia6290

7 жыл бұрын

Snow Blanca is it a blue one ?

@Fitforacting

6 жыл бұрын

Snow Blanca did you ever get a Metris to convert? Would love to see your video if so

@kelliethorne1200

5 жыл бұрын

@@denahom I've heard the Mercedes aren't very reliable! But at least the parts will probably be easy to find, unlike my 23 year old Eurovan!

Very nice video!! Thanks for the information!! Beautiful T3 by the way!Unfortunately it is not a comparison between the T3 "Westfalia" and the T4 "California" (wich is also the VW camper factory Equipment line ). Would give a better look on both original camper interior. Cause i guess the California furnishing is much more practicable and thought- out then this furnishing version.

@ConorMcmillen

8 жыл бұрын

+Venturist Thanks for the great comment

Eurovan is a better driver vehicle by far ....it drives like a big Jetta car ....I had two ..loved them !.I now have a Rialta same driving feeling ! Vanagon has the westy spirit , turning circle is awesome , better ground clearance, but a little harsh on driving compare to eurovan .... your choice ! both have there +/-

@ConorMcmillen

8 жыл бұрын

+bigdan911 Thanks for the additional info!

Mitsubishi motor? The inline 5 was an Audi/VW motor... correct me if I am wrong.

@andyyarnell7579

7 жыл бұрын

Nevermind, Garth already set us all straight!

why don't you get another table for this camper/van? or,"Borrow" the one from the old Camper, and modify it to work in the new one?

i bought it because it had the engine in the front..for added safety...my bad..its a great front wheel drive,its very rugged i love it

Should have mentioned the front seat swivels back on the Westy too. Also the "shower" in the back of the Eurovan.

@ConorMcmillen

8 жыл бұрын

+carlbs11 Yes! Forgotten items. Nice call

@brandiruble2987

8 жыл бұрын

+Thriving Minimalist .Com how cool a 'shower'

@kelliethorne1200

5 жыл бұрын

If you like a cold shower (or need one!) YES! Otherwise, owie!

Amazing what design issues are overlooked, or simply not addressed.

@moongiggler

6 жыл бұрын

dsimon33871 such as?

@dsimon33871

6 жыл бұрын

Little things...the cupholder theory. specifically, beautifully made table but no one thought about the drawer clearance.

@moongiggler

6 жыл бұрын

dsimon33871 thanks for the reply, I will look into it some more

I see a cool early dove blue single cab in the garage :-)

@ConorMcmillen

6 жыл бұрын

Yes!

You mom isa real expert in traveling in the van thumbs up

They should remove the cabinet door and save it at home, with all the hardware. Then devise an attachment system inside the cabinet for two separate black cargo nets, using magnetic strips. One cargo net attaches above the bed and a second net attaches below the bed. Now you can access the cabinet from either above or below the bed, simply by pulling on either the top or one side of the cargo net and you can reach inside the cabinet. The nets can easily be reattched to the magnetic strips, inside the cabinet. For lighting, you could buy a simple, battery operated tap light, like the Luna from Home Depot. It uses 4 AA batteries. You stick the light inside the cabinet at the top of the cabinet. You can put your hand inside the cabinet and gently tap the light and it will come on. Everything would mounted inside the cabinet. If you ever decide to reattach the door, nobody would ever know that you modified the cabinet unless they looked inside. If you don't like the look of two cargo nets, you could make some custom curtains and hot glue magnetic strips on to them. Matching magnetic strips could be glued or stuck to the inside walls of the cabinet. If you experimented you could make some prototype before sticking things to your cabinets. This solution we be so lightly awkward, but at least you could get to some items with the bed down. That way too much space to completely waste.

Why don't you attach the table in the eurovan to the farthest left of the kitchen area even with the prep space to the left of the sink! Then you can access the fridge while cooking and have the table set up and access the sink as well! I mean, you won't be able to sit down on the back seat but if your cooking just use the captains chair ;)

I just have to say your mom is beautiful!

@ConorMcmillen

9 жыл бұрын

Emilie Carpenter Aw thank you! I will pass it on

@charleslu7044

8 жыл бұрын

+ +Your Dad is cool! I love my 1999 Camper! Great video!

Trans goes out because the trans oil should be flushed every 30-50,000, earlier the better. But knowing vw they say you don't need to service it. And a dealer more likely needs to do it.

I clicked dislike by mistake. I made up for it by clicking Like. Very impressive video. Happy camping.

@ConorMcmillen

9 жыл бұрын

Teodoro Perez Hahah thank you!

Great review! I've owned the Eurovan full camper since Jan 1999 and have put 275,000 mi on it, and have to say, it is extremely versatile and fits our needs as a "homeschooling" camper for two years, a home for a year (adjacent to a gym for showers), a "not-so-dirtbag" climber's vehicle (Great for JT), and caving basecamp (but not for 4WD access roads). Wish we had done the GoWesty lift kit; may still do that... Should give better clearance, as it has scraped bottom a few times and does not do washboard roads at all well. We use the dual tables and slide them back and forth for handy kitchen work. Modified the mirrored cabinet (kzread.info/dash/bejne/a2uqrJuIZcXQmrw.html), back storage access, added an inverter, solar shower in cargo rack. Contemplating solar like "Girl and her van" video. Thanks for posting these reviews, as we never owned a "Westy"...

@ConorMcmillen

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback and the share

4x4 Eurovan would be AWESOME. A Eurovan isn't Euro without manual shift.. Common now? American market.

@ConorMcmillen

9 жыл бұрын

Austin Maness Ahh that would be awesome! I have never seen one here in the states but I am sure it exists

@DanTheManIOM

7 жыл бұрын

I heard they only came with automatics...my automatic 78 bus just sucked, you need a manual...

It Wasnt a Mitsubishi motor for the 92 to 96 eurovan it was the Audi 5 cylinder.. 2.5 liter

when you want to know about the interior functionallity ;;;ask a woman ! She`s so great at explaining ! ;-)

@ConorMcmillen

8 жыл бұрын

+bigdan911 She is great at explaining. I will pass that on to her. Thank you!

That is not a Westfalia T4. I know because I have one. The interior is completely different.

I am disappointed that no manufacturer could see the point of putting a small oven/grill in a camper van.

Nope, NOT Mitsubishi. Audi/Vw 5 cyl until 97. Then the 2 valve Vr6, later the 4 valve VR6.

@ConorMcmillen

9 жыл бұрын

Tuberhead1000 Yes you are right. Thank you for correction

Correction: 4x8' sheets of plywood!

I have a '95 Eurovan and MAN, the bed blocking the storage makes me insane! So Stuuuuuuuuuupid!

@ConorMcmillen

5 жыл бұрын

hahah that makes sense

💡🙄👍👎balancing comparison. Lovely Parents⚘

Great video , nice to get your mum and dads views on using them , the Euro Van in your video is the T4 LWB version in the UK so lot longer than the vangon T25 , if you compare the SWB Eurovan (T4) the vanagon T25 is bigger inside overall due to the engine layouts , great video here comparing the 2 by a guy that restores them..... the T25 looks way cooler kzread.info/dash/bejne/fYFmqqWIfamaetY.html&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

If they put a Japanese engine in it, it wouldn't have issues. They used some Audi engine in early Eurovans. As bad as Mitsubishi engine are, they would still outlast anything that VW puts out.

@ConorMcmillen

8 жыл бұрын

+Y10Q Great info thanks!

@spheresector

8 жыл бұрын

+Y10Q Sorry, but thats not true : The audi inline 4 and 5 cylinder engines are known to be very durable as their concepts go back to the 70s. Specially the TD ones! But they have to get maintenance ! Specially the timing belt has to get changed every 60 T or so and u should let the Turbo cool of a bit in idle before shutting down engine after driving long freeway distances.

@Y10Q

8 жыл бұрын

Jack Dahi it's a well known fact that Europeans excel in packaging. They know how to design a car body and make it comfortable. But they don't know jack shit about making a durable engine. It all has to do with little things. I had all sorts of cars and I am pretty careless when it comes to checking oil levels, changing timing belts, or looking at a coolant gauge. But get this. On this Subaru I have, they made the exhaust piping so it runs right under anything that might leak from the top, coolant, oil, fluids. Whenever the liguids start leaking they fall right on the exaust and makes smoke and you see it. Right before the timing belt was about to break, they made a small mechanical fuse which damages the water pump, it starts leaking and you see it, take it to the mechanic and save yourself lots of money. It's those little things that make Japanese engines last. They will warn you way before you have a major problem. My sister had a VW diesel bug , timing belt broke without warning. Just like that. Killed the engine. That engine could have easily gone 500k miles if it were designed better.

The EuroVan Winnebago industries is much better than the old Vanagon westfalias and if syncro is your thing you can bring the parts in EuroVan. I don’t want to bash the bottom so no thanks nor do I want to deal with higher fuel consumption.

At the risk of being pedantic, "motors" are electric, whereas the gas-burning power sources in your vans are "engines".

hey buddy. its not as fun to drive as the old westy because its no where near as bitchin haha