Thanks for putting forth the effort of daily videos, I get tired just watching them. I daily a Syncro, but never really need the features because I live in moderate weather Tennessee.
Having lived my entire life in Northern New England, I have never seen anyone running chains and we get a lot of snow. Did have studded At2's on my Tintop and that did alright in snow. My quattro I have all season year round and that thing is like 6" off the ground and have yet to get stuck. BTW Cameron sounds like I envision Elvis would, especially in the dark at hot spring, lol. Hang in there!
In the West, you only get large accumulations of snow at high elevations, and the roads often aren’t plowed or maintained. If you live where there are plows and infrastructure, you’ll probably never use chains.
I got stuck on an iced over mountain switchback by a frozen waterfall in early spring. My snow chains were conveniently located somewhere else in storage. I had to dig myself a path out of the ice with a small poop shovel. Good times.
I'm glad that I have a 4WD. It has helped me out of some tricky situations a number of times during severe weather storms, especially while sleeping high up in wild mountain locations.
I use vrederstein all-weather tires on my 1991 Westy and have had great results in the snow. Might also help that I have a Peloquin LSD too. While living in Estes Park Colorado for over 40 years I've only had to use tire socks twice. They work wonderfully and don't beat up your tires like tire chains will. Can't believe more van owners don't use tire socks!
I like your van.. Because you have everything inside.. After all you can fix it anyway.. If anything could happen.. Rather than any van.. And it's cute.. And organize..
You can winter camp without 4WD, I did it while nomading in a tent and Toyota Tacoma. You’ll have to be handy with a shovel, and you’ll have to park no further from the main road than you’re comfortable shoveling.
that "little hill" of which you speak prevented me from enjoy free hot springs all last year, I would not take my 10lbs of rear wheel drive down there by myself
I have half a syncro van, (put a syncro trans in a 2wd van and never finished the front) I lived in the van in Colorado for 3 years as well as 1 year in a regular 2wd Westy. A 2wd Westy will do quite well in snow. Only time I got suck in snow was because I got iced in on the side of the street overnight. Had to use a hammer to bust the ice to get out. (I still drove it out on its own) On both vans I used Hankook AT tires
Digging this channel! Makes me want to get a diesel Westy to take last minute adventures (armed with my little bit of VW knowhow from my Beetle days)! If you could do it all again, would you go for a diesel or gas engine? Spare parts hard to come by?
what size tires/ what chains are you using? I'm getting ready to take my 2wd Adventurewagon out to Utah and need to get some chains for it. I really wanna do a 4wd swap in it for the peace of mind TBH. Loving all the videos!
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Beauty about camping.
You go to bed early and get up early and make the most of the day!
Enjoying the one per day. Ty
Thanks for putting forth the effort of daily videos, I get tired just watching them. I daily a Syncro, but never really need the features because I live in moderate weather Tennessee.
Loved this! Definitely agree with testing gear before you need it. Can’t wait to see the build out next summer!
Yout lectures are great. Another fun day in the snow.
Love me a breakfast burrito with hot picante sauce!
yes, the answer is yes and that is what I am saving up for
Having lived my entire life in Northern New England, I have never seen anyone running chains and we get a lot of snow. Did have studded At2's on my Tintop and that did alright in snow. My quattro I have all season year round and that thing is like 6" off the ground and have yet to get stuck. BTW Cameron sounds like I envision Elvis would, especially in the dark at hot spring, lol. Hang in there!
In the West, you only get large accumulations of snow at high elevations, and the roads often aren’t plowed or maintained. If you live where there are plows and infrastructure, you’ll probably never use chains.
I got stuck on an iced over mountain switchback by a frozen waterfall in early spring. My snow chains were conveniently located somewhere else in storage. I had to dig myself a path out of the ice with a small poop shovel. Good times.
Nooo not the poop shovel!!!😂😂
@@Sebastianstonum The plastic REI poop shovel was actually very impressive when used as an ice pick. Multiple function tool for the win. 💯
I'm glad that I have a 4WD. It has helped me out of some tricky situations a number of times during severe weather storms, especially while sleeping high up in wild mountain locations.
I use vrederstein all-weather tires on my 1991 Westy and have had great results in the snow. Might also help that I have a Peloquin LSD too. While living in Estes Park Colorado for over 40 years I've only had to use tire socks twice. They work wonderfully and don't beat up your tires like tire chains will. Can't believe more van owners don't use tire socks!
I like your van.. Because you have everything inside.. After all you can fix it anyway.. If anything could happen.. Rather than any van.. And it's cute.. And organize..
Just shows you how good chains really are well done go the 2wd 👍🏻🏴
You can winter camp without 4WD, I did it while nomading in a tent and Toyota Tacoma. You’ll have to be handy with a shovel, and you’ll have to park no further from the main road than you’re comfortable shoveling.
Eek! Turning the diesel off to fill up! Let that baby runnnnn!
that "little hill" of which you speak prevented me from enjoy free hot springs all last year, I would not take my 10lbs of rear wheel drive down there by myself
I feel like you could get a job as a cabana boy in warm weather and make more money. I had to turn on my heater blanket just watching your video.
I have half a syncro van, (put a syncro trans in a 2wd van and never finished the front) I lived in the van in Colorado for 3 years as well as 1 year in a regular 2wd Westy. A 2wd Westy will do quite well in snow. Only time I got suck in snow was because I got iced in on the side of the street overnight. Had to use a hammer to bust the ice to get out. (I still drove it out on its own) On both vans I used Hankook AT tires
Snow tires do a world of difference. Definitely air them down too
Amazing video I think you need a 4WD for the winter for exploring.
@@hunterkautzer5831 imagine the snow wheelin adventure possibilities!
@ there would be a lot of snow wheelin adventure possibilities.
Another great video...
With a set of good tires, gearing, and a bit of practice, there's not a lot thatva 2WD can do as good as a 4WD
Nice
Digging this channel! Makes me want to get a diesel Westy to take last minute adventures (armed with my little bit of VW knowhow from my Beetle days)! If you could do it all again, would you go for a diesel or gas engine? Spare parts hard to come by?
Do you have a Peloquin Differential installed?
You could add an electric fuel pump and not bleed.
How does one have energy to work full time, and make regular youtube videos. 😂 I mean unless you have a relationship with big pharma
what size tires/ what chains are you using? I'm getting ready to take my 2wd Adventurewagon out to Utah and need to get some chains for it. I really wanna do a 4wd swap in it for the peace of mind TBH. Loving all the videos!
NVM... just got to the end of the video where you tell us haha