Peter Holcombe

Peter Holcombe

Famagogo

The adventures of the Holcombe family. Traveling full-time for 9+ years. Currently living in a Winnebago Revel 4x4 Sprinter van. We are on the greatest road trip of all time, driving from Deadhorse, Alaska, to the southern tip of Argentina on the Pan-American. Lots of adventures with friends, kayaking whitewater rivers, climbing big rocks, and living the overland lifestyle exploring the world.

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  • @JanSlavik-mt2rt
    @JanSlavik-mt2rtКүн бұрын

    How often does the def refil needs to be done ?

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo43 минут бұрын

    It really depends on many factors, your driving habits, quality of deisiel your using and even your elevation. My estimation for me is about 4-5K miles per fill up. I then to fill up.

  • @ROLLMEAWAY
    @ROLLMEAWAY2 күн бұрын

    What? NO COCONUT CAKE?

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo43 минут бұрын

    Thats a great idea!

  • @kellyeckman7538
    @kellyeckman75382 күн бұрын

    We were planning on driving our diesel motorhome to Belize but I heard mexico has limited low sulfur diesel and Belize didn't have low sulfur diesel. I assume you're vehicle needs low sulfur diesel as well, are finding it in Belize?

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo40 минут бұрын

    We have just been using the fuel we find at major brand stations. We will change fuel filters a little more often.

  • @ramonapuckett3059
    @ramonapuckett30592 күн бұрын

    I have been to Belize and you’re right, it’s a beautiful country! Great scenery, thanks for taking us along ❤ oh and I’m subscribing!

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo39 минут бұрын

    Thanks so much! It is gorgious. More fun places coming soon.

  • @MegaSolegirl
    @MegaSolegirl2 күн бұрын

    Kathy’s smile is like a ray of sunshine! Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo39 минут бұрын

    Our pleasure! I coulden't agree more!

  • @johnplyler7054
    @johnplyler70542 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the tour! I had no idea they spoke English in Belize. You are not missing anything back in the states. Have Fun!

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo38 минут бұрын

    LOL, thanks so much!

  • @ericdanielson4177
    @ericdanielson41772 күн бұрын

    After dealing with 4 hours of a home plumbing crisis, I am now relaxing with a stiff drink and a new episode of Famagogo. Serenity now...

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo35 минут бұрын

    Ha, That's awesome! Thanks so much. Enjoy!

  • @thomasmclaughlim918
    @thomasmclaughlim9183 күн бұрын

    Nah man I'd do a coconut curry. In high school in Hawai'i me an some baddas made water bongs out of the shell. Dry them out and remove the meat . Then polish them down. Almost like Koa wood. 3 holes in the top. Bamboo in the bigger one and a stem in one carb in the other. Hawai'i natural high bought a few... good times... curry folks. Curry.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo35 минут бұрын

    I do like Curry.

  • @georgepuckhaber8929
    @georgepuckhaber89293 күн бұрын

    I second that idea for cocmut shrimp in the air fryer! :)

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo3 күн бұрын

    Lets try it next chance.

  • @Espo78
    @Espo783 күн бұрын

    Make some toasted coconut shrimp! Should be able to air fry jt

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo3 күн бұрын

    Oh, yes. That would be a great experiment. Thanks!

  • @kathyholcombe6070
    @kathyholcombe60703 күн бұрын

    My favorite reef ever!❤

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo3 күн бұрын

    Mine too. So much fun!

  • @aviationphd
    @aviationphd3 күн бұрын

    Cool

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo3 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @Barrylickin
    @Barrylickin6 күн бұрын

    What is this place called? How do I find it? This is going on my list of travel destinations. Thank you. Great video.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo3 күн бұрын

    Agua Verde, It's awesome!

  • @ninetyfaith8830
    @ninetyfaith88307 күн бұрын

    Please tell me the cost. I heard it is over $6K for 1 car......🤑

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo5 күн бұрын

    You will need to price this with your vehicles measurements using the Alaska Marine Highway website. We also have extensive information in our SE Alaska Field Guide that we provide to our Patreon patrons. www.patreon.com/Famagogo/membership Thanks for watching!

  • @just_joc
    @just_joc7 күн бұрын

    Lol, I was just telling someone about Lower Calf Creek Falls this morning! Hells Backbone Grill in Boulder is my favorite restaurant! I just love Utah...thanks for sharing.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo5 күн бұрын

    Thanks, I love Utah too.

  • @user-jm5dw3gm8y
    @user-jm5dw3gm8y9 күн бұрын

    I have friends in Mexico who are citizens. They say not to travel by car in Mexico. It is not worth the risk. You are rolling the dice.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo8 күн бұрын

    Everyone has differant comfort levels. We had a great trip and didn't have any issues. Everyone was super friendly and honest.

  • @johnplyler7054
    @johnplyler70549 күн бұрын

    What a great summary! I totally agree.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo8 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @conchscooter
    @conchscooter9 күн бұрын

    You have a very sensible approach to traveling the PanAmerican. We’re at Andy’s place in Quito, Ecuador surrounded by European travelers. We haven’t seen a US overlander since Panama. Fear rules the US and it’s a shame.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo9 күн бұрын

    Thanks, you are just a little bit ahead of us. We havent seen many either. But did find a couple from Texas here in Medillian, Colombia. Yes, It's a shame so many people fall into the trap of fear of travel. I hope we cross paths.

  • @breesephoto
    @breesephoto9 күн бұрын

    This is great! Thanks for putting this together!

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo9 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Buy_YT_Views_51941
    @Buy_YT_Views_519419 күн бұрын

    I need more content like this in my life!

  • @DarrenOverby
    @DarrenOverby9 күн бұрын

    I have a late question. I have read that there is a federal law that imposes USD$127,000 fine and possible jail time for driving on beaches in Mexico. Do you know if this is true? I don't want to drive in deep sand, but it would be nice to camp within view of the water.

  • @conchscooter
    @conchscooter9 күн бұрын

    Does that even sound likely? Beaches in Mexico are public property but you aren’t allowed to drive on them. Watch what the locals do and where they do it and take your chances. We have a van and don’t go near soft sand cheers from the PanAmerican in Ecuador.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo9 күн бұрын

    Hello, Now I can't say for sure everywhere in Mexico. But, it is common to see many people driving on the beaches, especially in Baja. This is a very common practice. I can't recall ever seeing a sign saying anything about regulations for driving on a beach. I often see locals in trucks and motorcycles driving on the beaches because it's better than the roads. Use common sense, but I wouldn't be afraid of any ticket. The genuine concern is ensuring you can recover your vehicle when it gets stuck in the soft sand. We are getting pretty good at that now, lol...

  • @aviationphd
    @aviationphd10 күн бұрын

    Cool

  • @ChrisFogarty-nt6hi
    @ChrisFogarty-nt6hi10 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo9 күн бұрын

    Much thanks!

  • @TheCityfreak
    @TheCityfreak10 күн бұрын

    I’m writing this comment sitting in Eagle Pass TX on my way to Phoenix AZ. Yesterday riding down the highway I lost power on my VS30 and limped to Eagle Pass. I did some checking and couldn’t determine what was wrong. I found your video and went this morning to look. I found a blown hose! New hose will be here at 11am! I was about to pay 700 bucks to tow it to San Antonio. Big help! Your Axle video in Alaska was also a big help! Love how calm you are while this mess is happening. You saved me so much time and money!

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo10 күн бұрын

    Hello, I'm so happy you found the video before spending much more to get towed, diagnosed and fixed. This is such an easy DIY fix. Sorry your had the issue but kudos to you for figuring it out. Hope you get on your way soon. Thanks for watching!

  • @ecobooster8298
    @ecobooster829811 күн бұрын

    Man, next time you go up 395, I suggest to go up to Bridgeport. The green Meadow in Bridgeport is really beautiful too! You go to Twin Lakes there, really a beautiful drive too.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo11 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely check it out!

  • @zalllon
    @zalllon12 күн бұрын

    Great you were able to help Bill Burr at the side of the road. Good video, and helpful info tidbits. I’m planning to do this drive from Toronto end of Aug. ‘24 or next year same month. I’ll skip this year if I’m able to take more time off and drive to Colorado, Utah and Idaho.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo11 күн бұрын

    Awesome plan, Those are all some of my most favorite spots. Thanks!

  • @kenhoyer8601
    @kenhoyer860112 күн бұрын

    with modern vehicles,when jumping another car, your not suppose to have the donors engine on when trying to jump. It could mess with the computers.

  • @22RosesGrow
    @22RosesGrow12 күн бұрын

    How very lovely.🦋Thank you for sharing these beautiful butterflies.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo11 күн бұрын

    You are so welcome, thanks for watching.

  • @Recovering_Californian
    @Recovering_Californian13 күн бұрын

    I camped at Twisted Shoe (Feb. 2024) because of this video. Absolutely loved how I was miles and miles away from everyone. Nobody was at the lower campsites so we were truly all alone. Loved every moment.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo11 күн бұрын

    Thats great! It's a sweet spot back there. Thanks so much.

  • @Apodictic1
    @Apodictic115 күн бұрын

    Etiquette at Saline is no clothes in the Hot springs. Use the showers before you get in. Be respectful of others. Wearing textiles in the springs ruins them. They will need to be drained, scrubbed, and bleached now. The detergents and dyes in your clothes contaminate the hot springs. It makes the water look dirty and affects the ability of being able to absorb the minerals. Defeats the purpose of going to a hot spring. You may find yourself not being welcomed.

  • @pedromenardo
    @pedromenardo17 күн бұрын

    Great usefull video. With all dirt roads in off roading, don't you keep a spare air filter? And change frequently or not ?! Thanks

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo17 күн бұрын

    Air filters are big, a little fragile and pretty easy to find at most auto parts stores. I typically blow them out with my air compressor on the trail after a really dusty day. So, I don't normally pack a extra air filter. That was a great question. Thanks for watching!

  • @pedromenardo
    @pedromenardo17 күн бұрын

    Hi Peter, can I assume you took Lewis & Lewis insurance company for your Mexican coverage?

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo17 күн бұрын

    No, we used CHUBB, which we found through Baja Bound. It was cheaper to do a whole year than a single month. Hope that helps!

  • @pedromenardo
    @pedromenardo17 күн бұрын

    Very nice place. Roads seems bad, though. I have a 4x4 170 Sprinter, what i hate most are the roads with side incline. Would you know the max slope angle before tipping over with such heavy and high vehicle. Thanks and enjoy the road

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo17 күн бұрын

    The road to Agua Verde is a little rough and narrow but generally not too off camber. The tiping point would vary depending uppon many factors like how the cargo wieight in your van is distributed. Generally they are much more stable than they look. But you dont want to cross that line and learn the hard way. Thanks for watching!

  • @1sheinz
    @1sheinz18 күн бұрын

    I know this is old but just wanted for any other viewers in this situation too know. If you break an axel or lose a rear driveshaft and you have 4 WHEEL DRIVE you can just shift into 4 high and you can still drive. If it's a bent driveshaft take it off , or tie it up if it has a slip joint at the trans. If it's a broken axel and a one ton you can take it out and tape a plastic bag in the hole. And for stripped ring gear drain out the oil and take off the drive shaft. You can drive 1000 miles on the front axel just don't be hard on it as it is usually not as strong as the rear diff. Over the years doing this has got me home from many backwoods trips and will keep you mobile and safe Tull you can get too where you can safely fix your rig. CHEERS AND SAFE TRAVELS Steve h.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo17 күн бұрын

    Thanks these are great things to try. The Mercedes computer wouldent let me drive in 4WD once the axle broke. I was hoping I could limp in back to Fairbanks that way. But when I put it into 4WD the computer sut down the accelerator and locked me out of driving. This was pretty disappointing... It then led to the story you saw of fixing it for real on the arctic roadside.

  • @jimmynguyen6807
    @jimmynguyen680719 күн бұрын

    You get wrong year this one for 07 -13 your sprinter 18 you need tell them that year and make sure buy only Mercedes Parts lats long

  • @MoonshineBlack.
    @MoonshineBlack.20 күн бұрын

    5 minutes of someone banging on about a crap table.. bye

  • @notagain9437
    @notagain943722 күн бұрын

    I live in Kodiak and Brown Bears do Attack! Especially Mama's.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo22 күн бұрын

    Yes, we met a local who was attacked in his front yard in Kodiak. We loved it there. You live in an amazing place. We will be back.

  • @AZRockRunner
    @AZRockRunner22 күн бұрын

    How many miles did you get out of that hose?

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo22 күн бұрын

    About 100k then the drivers side seems to fail.

  • @toddincabo
    @toddincabo22 күн бұрын

    OK I tried, too much of your damn mug!

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo22 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching.

  • @toddincabo
    @toddincabo22 күн бұрын

    @@Famagogo Stupid too I guess

  • @Appalachia02
    @Appalachia0223 күн бұрын

    Peter, just curious how many miles are on your Revel?

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo22 күн бұрын

    Hi, right now it’s at 115k.

  • @Appalachia02
    @Appalachia0222 күн бұрын

    @@Famagogo thank you. Enjoy!

  • @pedromenardo
    @pedromenardo17 күн бұрын

    Hi Peter, watched few of your videos, including the one suggesting tools and spare parts. Which brings me to ask you, if you'd know the weight of your vehicle. Full load, including the spare diesel tank. Thanks ✌️

  • @williammecham7038
    @williammecham703823 күн бұрын

    you saw a Brown bear not a Grizzly . the Kodiak brown is much larger . My first trip to Kodiak was in 1985 and it was on the Tusty as well . A grand adventure from southern Oregon to Kodiak in a 1967 chevy pickup . Kodiak has been home for 39 years this July .

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo22 күн бұрын

    Yes, sorry a rookie mistake. We loved our time in Kodiak. You live in such an amazing place. Thanks!!!

  • @williammecham7038
    @williammecham703822 күн бұрын

    @@Famagogo I'm just tickled that you had a great time

  • @MobileIntGuide
    @MobileIntGuide23 күн бұрын

    Love seeing you check off your bucket list items! 😊

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo22 күн бұрын

    Thank you!! 😊

  • @georgepuckhaber8929
    @georgepuckhaber892923 күн бұрын

    Love the music choices!

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo22 күн бұрын

    Thanks George!

  • @johnplyler7054
    @johnplyler705424 күн бұрын

    I'm so glad things are going well for you in Mexico! I would like to get a rear tire carrier like yours, isn't it from Agile?

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo23 күн бұрын

    Hi John, thanks, it’s going great. Yes, this is the Agile rear tire carrier. It’s worked perfectly for us.

  • @kathyholcombe6070
    @kathyholcombe607024 күн бұрын

    That Cenote jump was much higher than I expected!

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo24 күн бұрын

    You were so brave!, Great Job!

  • @annenarog4471
    @annenarog447125 күн бұрын

    I live in Kodiak. We don’t have grizzly bears. We have Kodiak Brown Bears. They don’t “attack” but they will scavenge for food. If you had residual trash, smell of trash, grill scraps, they will try to scavenge for that. We have not had an unprovoked bear attack in the city of Kodiak. Everyone who lives here is “bear aware” and it is taught at a very young age. Please don’t classify this as a “bear attack”, that is mislabeling our awesome bears that we cohabitate with peacefully.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo22 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the correction. Rookie move calling the Grizzlies. I did meet a man who was attacked in his front yard in Kodiak. It was big news at the time. I’m sure if you Google it you can read all about it. We did love our time in Kodiak and I hope this video reflects our love for this wonderful place. Thanks for watching!

  • @shawnmabey9806
    @shawnmabey980626 күн бұрын

    Nice vid! We lived in Sechelt for 10 years and now have a 4 acre lot between Halfmoon Bay and Madiera Park. Hopefully you did some MTBing on the Sunshine Coast as well. I’ve worked on building and maintaining trails, and they are some of the east I’ve ever ridden, even compared to Sedona, White Fish, Hurricane, etc.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo22 күн бұрын

    That’s a great spot! I can’t wait to return. I’d love to ride there sometime. It looks fabulous. I’m usually there kayaking. But a bike trip would be amazing.

  • @KaitlynMcLachlan
    @KaitlynMcLachlan26 күн бұрын

    As a Canadian: literally nobody ever calls it Timmy hortons. Most often Timmy’s, or Timmy ho’s 😊

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo26 күн бұрын

    Thanks, that’s great local insight.

  • @eugenekrylov3654
    @eugenekrylov365427 күн бұрын

    That explains the fantastic imagery! #1 Revel story is awesome.

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo27 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @tipytoz9709
    @tipytoz970928 күн бұрын

    Any issues finding diesel?

  • @Famagogo
    @Famagogo28 күн бұрын

    Not any. There are more diesel cars and trucks here than in the USA. So diesel is very easy to find. I dont think I've seen a single gas station that didnt have it yet.