He has kept this vehicle going for over forty years. It purrs like a lion and he kept all the old parts. It still looks new. I salute you sir!!!!!

@TZY206

11 ай бұрын

Oh and he added new tech on top of that!

I enjoyed this very much. No boring intros, no annoying music, nothing more than exactly what it is. Very beautiful home. ❤

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! One day mabye I will copy photos for youtube slide show, a few places don't exist any longer after the wars.

@iulian844

8 ай бұрын

@@VolvoLaplanderCamper That would be lovely!

The pictures of your younger self in the van were awesome 👏

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, maybe someone will recognize the younger version of me 😀

This is how vehicles should be built. Simple, affordable and not over-teched with electronics and useless junk

That was a very "no nonsense" presentation.

@enyaisrave2831

Жыл бұрын

😆👌

@Adiscretefirm

Жыл бұрын

I like Swedish KZread if this is it

@davisoregon1

Жыл бұрын

***No frills, direct, and to the points of this Volvo mh***

@jnotlog7040

Жыл бұрын

Just like his shorts. 🤣

@deedee1942

Жыл бұрын

​@@jnotlog7040 😂😂good observation , short n sweet for his age .

Yeah this looks ideal. I keep looking at “camper vans” but most of them seem to aspire to be a boutique hotel on wheels. Each to their own, but to me camping has an element of improvisation. Gotta love the polystyrene shades!

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

Жыл бұрын

They are only use when sleeping in cold night for less condensation.

@lisaphares2286

Жыл бұрын

I think these shades would work way better than the thin double sided reflecting insulation van lifers use. And it probably works as sound insulation.

Best RV video I’ve seen. To the point, no annoying chatter. Which I prefer. I really like the simplicity of the RV

It reminds me of the old Volkswagen campers of the 1960s and 1970s only larger. But our Volkswagen camper couldn't go that fast and didn't come with a bucket. 😅 Wishing you many happy times.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

Ай бұрын

It looks bigger on video but old vw are infact longer, this is only 4 meter.

I can only imagine how tough this would have been to sell. I'd imagine the new owner will treasure it. Great video!

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

Жыл бұрын

It sold by health reson.

@hgj2019

Жыл бұрын

@@VolvoLaplanderCamper sadly I have been going through the same thing. Health issues and advancing years demand that I sell or give away things, and travel has become difficult, no longer the joy it once was. My hope is that the new owners will treasure these things as I have.🙂

I just love the low tech angleometer in the middle of the dashboard...

The emaculate care u have kept this in for 30 years is unbelievable ! Also, really enjoyed the throwback pics !

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

9 ай бұрын

Thanks.

My friend, you have found a simplicity and happiness

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

2 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Such a rare thing to have a unique retro vehicle as a camper. Stunning!

Genius layout. The lounging and sleeping mode are so versatile with many ways of setting it up to cater to our needs. Good height of this vehicle too so we don't have to hunch or stoop low moving around inside. Sink and stove are compact too. Real genius. Kudos! Well done! Cheers and safe journeys always!

Minimalist's dream rig...amazingly functional and maneuverable!

What an amazing camper van! After 30 years it must have been difficult to sell (but maybe also difficult to maintain). I wish Volvo would make more like it; more basic design to last longer.

Wow you Sir are not only an ambassador to DIY and Camper community but also more importantly I think to the Environment. You have made great memories with this vehicle (proven by your pictures) and yet still kept this vehicle in a condition that never aged if not younger (put more life into it). If only people had the same mind set and treated equipment with respect and motivation to repair, refurbish and not just see them as throw away, judged by market value (not useful value) we would have not only a better world, but more affordable machines with many still existing, being passed on after our use (like the generations before us passing on taken cared of and treated as non throw away things) like this. Thank you for sharing and hope it went to great home treated like you did. I wish you well with your health good Sir.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot.

wow I want one, best camper I have seen and the gent looks like he loves it.

Best use of a small space I've seen.

Clever use of space and I'll bet it will bring many new memories for the new owner.

That is a nice RV. I would like something like that for road trips. It’s small and easy to get around in.

I love your camper, this camper.!.❤

Absolutely incredible vibe this dude gives off throughout the entire tour

I've never seen a motorhome with so many compartments and storage options, congratulations on that

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

From the pictures it looks like he’s owned it for many years and still enjoys it.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

Жыл бұрын

Sold after 31 years

@zekelucente9702

Жыл бұрын

@@VolvoLaplanderCamper that’s a nice run and he maintained it so well the next owner is sure to have many enjoyable years with it.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

Жыл бұрын

@@zekelucente9702 I hope so, I chose the buyer, an adventure young cuple instead for an old man (like me) that wantated to pay much more . I think the Laplander will be a you tube star later on. The new owners even have idea to let it go electric, same as I plane to do if I had more time.

This has got to be one of the coolest off road camping vehicles I’ve ever seen. Greetings from 🇺🇸

这么小的车，修改成这样完美的家，工程不简单，想象力很高，不是一般人能做到的。

A truly Cherished Camper that Holds Lots of Fond memories❤

Very beautiful car and I love how well thought out your camper conversion is. Thank you for this video and don't pay attention to the negativity in the comments. All the best for you and your health!

Sorry to hear that you had to sell for health reasons. Looks like you were a great steward of a classic off road vehicle for a long time. Hopefully the next owner will take as good of care of it as you did.

That is really cool especially the bed set ups. Love that you can access the cab from the back or front. Great size 13 ft long.

American influencers could learn from this presentation. Every thing that you need. Nothing that you don't.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

One of the best camping car for a minimal camping life. Good luck.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Absolutely cleverly thought-out seating and bed concept. I am really impressed! Even though I'm not a fan of putting my bed together every night and stowing it away again in the morning. In any case, I'm really very positively surprised at how cleverly little space has been used here. And anyone who has been on longer trips away from 5-star campsites will appreciate such a compact vehicle. The compact vehicle pays off in the Alps or the Pyrenees at the latest. Not to mention small, narrow villages that you may have to or want to drive through. The only thing I would miss is a better toilet. The bucket concept is too spartan for me. But a more modern dry separation toilet hardly takes up any more space and is also easy to move around. So replacing the bucket shouldn't be a problem. And showering only outside the vehicle is perhaps a problem when wild camping in a city, otherwise it's not something I would really miss in the vehicle.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. In the past, there was a 4 meter rule at an extra low price on ferries across the Mediterranean and this one was classified there. I used to have a shower just inside the door, like a tent, and the shower there is double, so there is extra standing height, and the floor had drainage at the time. The shower worked well, for example I took a shower in the middle of Cairo before a visit to the embassy.

The tolerances and the precision are perfect! The bed options show how much thought went into this. Also, the engine is running very smoothly for such an old vehicle.

This thing will last forever with simple mechanics maintenance. I liked the quiet cupboard doors best. If you stay slim and agile, you will have simple joy for years to come.

Замечательный Вольво. Минимализм в лучшем качестве. Особенно приятно, что автор с авто живут и путешествуют многие годы - это редкость. Уважение автору.

Nice rig! No wasted space.

I love the simplicity! It just proves that this can be done on a budget! Great job, great camper! I wish you many happy km!

I really like this little turbo diesel camper/van/truck 4x4. Thank you for sharing these video's!

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

24 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Now THAT is a well-loved camper! 🥰

Very well organized everything you need is there a bit small but the size got advantages take care be safe enjoy your summer

Wonderful, so functional + the noises are remarkable

Simple but has everything you need. Vehicle has clearly been looked after too! 😊

This is perfect! Everything you need in a neat and tidy package! Love those cushion covers! The tires are great for more rugged conditions in the north I bet! Greetings from West Michigan!

Nice I like it. Enjoy and be safe. You are well organized.😊

Very nice! Thank you for showing it.

What an incredible van. Thank you for posting.

Neat little expedition truck👍💖. With compliments from outback AUSTRALIA .

Loved the simplicity and versatility of the set up! Also a minimalist. 😊👏

Love it, this guy made it look easy and sensible to own one of these. I just wish I could find one in the states

It must be sad to sell after 31 years, but thanks for sharing this video. An amazing vehicle.

Very nice! Not sure why everyone is complaining about the audio. I understood everything just watching.

Greetings from Australia. That is a lovely vehicle. Thanks for posting.

Вольво- мой лучший автомобиль в мире Хотя владел и БМВ,и Тойота,и Мицубиши и Форд.Привет из Казахстана.Очень прекрасный кэмпер,,ностальгия по юности"😊

Fantastic filming of a fantastic camper perfect in so many ways

I've seen a lot of camper vans but this is one of the most beautiful ones I've seen. Newly subscriber watching from the Philippines

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

9 ай бұрын

Mabuhay!

Really like the short wheel base look nice for tight turns 👍

This is a nice camper, smaller than my car but very functional. Extremely convenient to zip through. Thank you for showing!

Neat vehicle. Love the past/present pics that were included

I love it, great presentation. I like that it was a simple use of things. Not so much fuss. I would love to buy it.

Such beatuiful memories! Plus the engine sounded so good! Thank you for sharing

Reminds me of the 1960s, when cut-off jeans were quite popular.

Great presentation. Not fancy but very well designed. Perfect for camping!

This is a pretty cool camper van, i never seen one before.

I like so much the happyness of this man. It's all sympathy in his face! Nice smiling face!

Excellent use of space.Very practical. Many places are too windy or wet,or both for a tent.Welldone,sir.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

11 ай бұрын

Thanks , and many countries were and are not safe to camp and use tents.

Thank you for sharing your wonderful vehicle

So much uses for small space., so efficient,so effective. For bath, so the soap and water then wipe like the old day bathing. If a person is not high maintenance then they can live practically any condition. What a man❤❤❤

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, shower is now outside-long hose, but just inside side door is duble floor and before ther was folderbar shower curtins there for inside shower- I once took one just outside ambesy in Cairo before a meting there.

He must have had many adventures in this handy camper. :)

What a brilliant little camper! Well done sir. Another subscriber from England.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

What a great rig! I know you enjoyed it many years. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome design. Best use of a small place.

Man that is one beautiful rig!

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Absolutely perfect. Congratulations.

what a beautiful camper you have!

This was the best presentation in silence 😊 thaks it's Beautiful

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

Жыл бұрын

You have more on my canal this is a nice drive: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mWdpqNuTl5DHk7Q.html

The Laplander is a really small car, but it's incredible how well everything in there fits together .. all you need for living is there .. except the proper shower of course, but washing can also be done outside. Well done anyway 👍

Very impressive. I wish we had something like this in the USA.

This is not only a cool tiny home, but a life partner of you. You are a lucky guy!

The seating/sleeping area is genius!

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, what not seen on video is that cooker/ sink and table are same hight, so it's easy to work on when prepering dinner.

Very cool rig!

love it! Wish we could find these in Canada

What a little beauty! And so well maintained… sorry you had to say goodbye after 31 years, that must of been tough… sounds like it’s gone to a good home, it’s a credit to you mate 👍

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! Yes we miss the camper but life had to go on and I'm better nowdays, no morphine and gabapentine on daytime, so I have keep my driven licens.

Simply & perfect. So many clever solutions! A dream car.

Awesome love seeing old campers or vehicles given a good life as a well loved camper ❤❤💪💪👍👍

Fantastic! Especially the variety of configurations for the bed.

Many seating/ lounge configurations!! Very nice! 😊

Nice old machine! Thank you for the content. beautiful upkeep and upgrades. Bless.

Lovely 4x4 motorhome and a Volvo as well. Thankyou for showing it to us !

this is just amazing-on such little place

What a great personal RV!! Surprisingly spacious and well thought out.

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Very cool & tidy vehicle. Excellent video.

I wish we had this in America! I think it would be a big Hit! So many Jeep lovers here.

Straight forward and to the point. Everything anyone really needs and very well designed. I like this a lot. Too bad one can’t get these easily in the states.

I LOVE the smartness of this mini camper. So very very pratical. And very pretty on the outside.

As someone who doesn't have a campervan and up until now has had no plans on ever owning one, why do I suddenly feel the need to have this vehicle?

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

7 ай бұрын

Perheps irresistible charm. 😉

Enjoying a trip with the Volvo Cross Country C202 is truly enjoyable

@VolvoLaplanderCamper

3 ай бұрын

Thanks but new owners now.

No hyperbole... just facts and evidence. Love it.

The best I have ever seen. I was beginning to think ALL RV's were designed and built by former pimps. You're certainly no jagoff!