Overlanding In My CLASSIC VOLKSWAGEN Van - Living The Van Life

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 239

  • @perrygauthier1174
    @perrygauthier1174 3 місяці тому +30

    I can't be the only one that thinks the classic van content is awesome! Don't get me wrong the sprinter is a cool build but I just love that old Westy. Happy you kept it. Cheers from Canada

  • @atifjameel_aj
    @atifjameel_aj 3 місяці тому +42

    The classic vanagan is back❤️

    • @scubaval08
      @scubaval08 3 місяці тому +3

      This makes me want one!

  • @warbirdwf
    @warbirdwf 3 місяці тому +14

    Being a Volkswagen guy, I also prefer the Vanagon adventures. The Sprinter is a beauty but there's just something more nostalgic when you're doing an adventure in a 30 plus year old, classic VW. Everytime I get in my 1967 VW bug and do my errands, it takes me back to a much simpler, slower pace and time.
    I always enjoy the cooking parts of your video's. This one was perfect as I remember as a kid in the 1970's camping in the desert east of San Diego. After a day of dune buggies and dirt bikes, The food always tastes better being cooked over a campfire in the desert.

    • @rickysiebert9618
      @rickysiebert9618 3 місяці тому +4

      The Vanagon is definitely cool. Like you, I also enjoy getting out in my 67 Beetle.

  • @buddydry3183
    @buddydry3183 3 місяці тому +13

    Not goin to lie. I miss seeing you have a small cup of whiskey with your meal. I don't know why, just seemed like it hit different lol. Like hell yeah, you've earned it bro

  • @jackiegammon2065
    @jackiegammon2065 3 місяці тому +3

    I will admit that I do enjoy the videos with your VW so much more than the Sprinter Van. I know that may sound crazy, but life seems so much more simple with the VW... and of course the smiles that a VW creates are certainly worth the effort. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Justinthyme8791
    @Justinthyme8791 3 місяці тому +3

    I'm am proud to know of this man, watch his films, and share the wonderful cinematics with my kid.

  • @spilias111
    @spilias111 3 місяці тому +6

    Great videos Chad! Always wondered if you ever had anything weird happen during all these trips. Being out there alone in the wilderness. Maybe you should make a video on that.

  • @jitender0282
    @jitender0282 3 місяці тому +5

    Hey Chad. As usual amazing drone shots.

  • @jjjvclub
    @jjjvclub 3 місяці тому +3

    Bluetti has some great products, Great to see the Vanagan out again!

  • @Ireile
    @Ireile 3 місяці тому +4

    Simple and perfect! I wish you well! 😊

  • @Integratedcraig
    @Integratedcraig 3 місяці тому +7

    Chad, your knife-craft skill set is at the next level- there so many details that could be overlooked by us viewers. Thank you!😊

  • @CellasChariot
    @CellasChariot 3 місяці тому +5

    Taking the "path less traveled" and sharing with us in the most epic way is what you seriously rock at Chad...good to see the Vanagan once again! Keep on truckin'

  • @niggai
    @niggai 3 місяці тому +3

    now this is nice! you are talking in metrics! perfect!

  • @sk8fyshbyk923
    @sk8fyshbyk923 3 місяці тому +2

    Gotta love the OG VW trips. And yes, there is something special about the desert in the winter time!

  • @YosemiteJ
    @YosemiteJ 3 місяці тому +4

    Chad, can really hate on this ad placement. That power station and the fridge are so freaking cool. I would shoot an ad for that in a heartbeat!

  • @alanclouser540
    @alanclouser540 3 місяці тому +2

    Old school ❤and thank you

  • @ArnaudShanghai
    @ArnaudShanghai 3 місяці тому +1

    As a long time follower this is what made your channel what it is today and I miss this Vanagon so much.

  • @dogotek2
    @dogotek2 3 місяці тому

    I remember her. Rough times back then. You made it 😊

  • @flysky6248
    @flysky6248 3 місяці тому +2

    This is a true masterpiece,thank you Chad.

  • @cfdimages7840
    @cfdimages7840 3 місяці тому +1

    Watching your videos is my way of relaxing at the end of a tiring work day. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos.

  • @chrisdaniel1339
    @chrisdaniel1339 3 місяці тому +1

    The desert is a different kind of beauty. That VW was impressive.

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video as always Chad. I've been following your channel for a while just before you got the Sprinter Van and I'm always mind blown at the quality of the meals you cook over a campfire you should really think about making a cook book or dedicate a second channel just for cooking over a campfire. Thanks for letting us ride along with you on your adventures.

  • @panoramama
    @panoramama 3 місяці тому +3

    Love that westy van !!

  • @ikerteuscher
    @ikerteuscher 3 місяці тому

    VW all the way! Love your Sprinter videos, but for most of us this kind of rig is more down to earth.

  • @fabsrandom
    @fabsrandom 3 місяці тому +4

    I missed your cooking show hehehe

  • @cynthiagenone3436
    @cynthiagenone3436 3 місяці тому +1

    I am so incredibly envious of you sir. I would love to do what you do but my health would never allow me to take such adventures. So I live vicariously through your videos.

  • @Nsayles
    @Nsayles 3 місяці тому +1

    Your videos put my soul at ease

  • @JD-yd3sj
    @JD-yd3sj 3 місяці тому +2

    Yet another great video. Keep up the beautiful work. We appreciate it.

  • @juergenignor
    @juergenignor 3 місяці тому +2

    Also hanging on for years now and still love your simple lonely offgrid trips, espcacially secluded from the world in the desert. In my imagination I join you with a glas of wine or whiskey after meal enjoying absolute silence

  • @michaelmanese2228
    @michaelmanese2228 3 місяці тому +2

    VW Van is on for another adventure ✌️😎☕

  • @shaneabulg6746
    @shaneabulg6746 3 місяці тому +3

    Much love from Virginia. Yes the throwback van!

  • @fwdadventuresza254
    @fwdadventuresza254 3 місяці тому +5

    Chad drivin the Vanagon thru the desert like he stole it🤣

  • @sonya1433
    @sonya1433 3 місяці тому

    Good stuff! Vanagon for the win!!! Stunning scenery! Keep on keeping on Chad!

  • @JohnyLingo
    @JohnyLingo 3 місяці тому +1

    Perfect! The reason I started watching is back. 🤙🏻

  • @waltc9677
    @waltc9677 3 місяці тому

    Love the old Vanagon adventures!

  • @iwillwander
    @iwillwander 3 місяці тому +1

    Around 28:16 is the perfect poster shot. Loved this vid. Cinematography beyond belief especially the drone shots.

  • @mattprince6858
    @mattprince6858 2 місяці тому

    For some reason I enjoy the VW Van so much better! It’s just way cooler. Thanks

  • @chrisward5314
    @chrisward5314 3 місяці тому +2

    Wow. Little van that could indeed. I had one with stock suspension and less beefy tires and mine would have given me issues just about any campground without pavement lol.

  • @johnsimpson8198
    @johnsimpson8198 3 місяці тому +1

    Your lil VW is a Beast,great video Chad!

  • @JohnDoe-xm9ql
    @JohnDoe-xm9ql 3 місяці тому +2

    Another great one Chad..
    Thank you

  • @andypaice1250
    @andypaice1250 3 місяці тому +3

    VW, nice Vehicle! Made in Germany!
    Greeting from Germany!
    Andy

  • @publo204
    @publo204 3 місяці тому

    Mate. I own a 89 Syncro 4x4 I fully agree driving it is live. Love this content. Beautiful scenery. Great gadgets. Good on you!

  • @jaystewart9947
    @jaystewart9947 3 місяці тому

    Great content Chad. Your use of camera angles, light and drone are great!

  • @leejensen7550
    @leejensen7550 3 місяці тому

    It was cool to see ya in Bellingham during the folk festival, glad you're still rocking the vanagon! I drove mine up there and it was fun in the snow!

  • @user-ke9yk5qp3u
    @user-ke9yk5qp3u 3 місяці тому

    Between me and my ex girlfriend I think we have been through about five different Vanagons. All of them reflect some of the best times I've ever had in my life. Our entire relationship was based on getting on the road! The last one we had was super nice with a Subaru engine conversion and we sold it for $32,000! 😂 talk about a cult following! It's also fun to be driving down the road or even driving down the freeway and you see a Vanagon going the other direction and they have their arm out the window waving at you!

  • @UncivilizedGuy
    @UncivilizedGuy 3 місяці тому +1

    Huge respect for, Chad.

  • @elib7311
    @elib7311 2 місяці тому

    think I like the no music sections. Makes it feel more like I’m in the passenger seat, hearing the wind, engine, etc.❤ Side Note: I grew up in the desert. It’s the solitude and silences. No leaf blowers, no sirens, no honking horns, no human voices. Raw. ❤

  • @muddnyreye
    @muddnyreye 3 місяці тому

    Dude, I was totally waiting for the night solar system Timelapse shot. You’re killing me …
    Another awesome video, freaking gotta love that wonder van .

  • @donaldanderson4139
    @donaldanderson4139 3 місяці тому

    This guy is simply exciting to follow.

  • @ManxAndy
    @ManxAndy 3 місяці тому +2

    Evening Chad…..superb content as always, every vlog is a professional mini documentary, always in awe of your camera skills and editing…..Thankyou 👍👌🇮🇲

  • @uniwerksdesign
    @uniwerksdesign 3 місяці тому

    Most enjoyable! Great topography and drone work. Plus I loved hearing your commentary and the sound of that Boxeer diesel engine!!

  • @Goffeinlines
    @Goffeinlines 3 місяці тому

    Lovely vidéos, great edit, sweet music, superb nature and nice talk 😍🔥

  • @millsman19
    @millsman19 3 місяці тому

    Chad, I’m watching you for years as well and I am so glad to see more videos with your Westfallia as we share the same vehicle. I enjoy the hell out of mine and getting out and enjoying the wilderness. Just give us more of the Vanagon life!

  • @Salsadepr40
    @Salsadepr40 3 місяці тому +1

    Chat, my Man! Whatever video you uploaded for content, is all good! It is epic. 👍🏼

  • @ShawnPatterson402
    @ShawnPatterson402 3 місяці тому

    Your old VW is quite the capable little vehicle. As always, safe travels...

  • @elijah1126
    @elijah1126 3 місяці тому +1

    Good to see the old vanagan

  • @tonytrumble
    @tonytrumble 3 місяці тому +1

    That BLUETTI cooler is a nice unit!

  • @brendabinczewski7624
    @brendabinczewski7624 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for a very nice video. Bringing back the old van like early days. The food looked good. The scenery was amazing. Take care stay safe.

  • @bradh7472
    @bradh7472 3 місяці тому +1

    Sweet cooler and sponsor.

  • @scubaval08
    @scubaval08 3 місяці тому +1

    Had to get a running start there with that van. 😃 Well done!

  • @sylviawelsh9518
    @sylviawelsh9518 3 місяці тому +1

    Looks yum yum😊

  • @BotGino
    @BotGino 3 місяці тому

    Chad, all I can say is your videos are the best thing I've ever seen on UA-cam... Hell yeah, bro!! Keep on truckin!! Can't wait for the next one. Safe travels, my man 👍

  • @iantyyc
    @iantyyc 3 місяці тому +1

    I love how you just swap back to the OG Westfalia. It probably makes you appreciate the creature comforts of the Sprinter van, though?

  • @ericcortez6486
    @ericcortez6486 3 місяці тому +1

    How the heck does this channel not have at least 1mil subs!!?

  • @oweng.3102
    @oweng.3102 3 місяці тому

    Good on you for keeping that rig!.

  • @anthonylucero2305
    @anthonylucero2305 3 місяці тому

    It's good to see the old Van again. I always enjoy your van videos 👌

  • @medicmaniac193
    @medicmaniac193 3 місяці тому +2

    You need TBD in transmission.. good video Chad!

  • @stevenpike8237
    @stevenpike8237 3 місяці тому +1

    The ultimate adventure for you would be to take your VW to the Arctic 😊

  • @jacksonhardyphotography59
    @jacksonhardyphotography59 3 місяці тому

    Absolutely love seeing the VW out and about!!

  • @tomblobasjamesc.mccollum1740
    @tomblobasjamesc.mccollum1740 3 місяці тому +1

    The steak dinner in the uhaul van needs a revisit😅

  • @beryltaplin6914
    @beryltaplin6914 3 місяці тому

    Wow, that something worth having even if you are not living a van life.we are living in a world where we don’t know what is going to happen to our electric grid. God bless you and be safe.

  • @SoulfulSmokie
    @SoulfulSmokie 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow the desert is huge... I had no idea. So desolate. Nothing for miles make me uneasy.

  • @user-qw5bi8js3w
    @user-qw5bi8js3w 3 місяці тому

    Love that old van. It is so cool

  • @ratnadipmajumdar8179
    @ratnadipmajumdar8179 3 місяці тому

    That was a wonderful 👍 video after a long gap in your vehicle.

  • @lansb13
    @lansb13 3 місяці тому

    Soooo good. Thank you for the throwback❤ Absolutely love the Vanagon and these adventures. This felt like a continuation of your White Rim Trail video, which has always been my favorite, by far. Amazing skills and talent dude! Keep on Truckin!

  • @DeeFay-fl1hs
    @DeeFay-fl1hs 3 місяці тому

    Outstanding yet again! Nifty knife skills I won’t forget. Above all this time it was how you were able to demonstrate the breathtaking scale of the desert that mesmerised me.

  • @clarebailey
    @clarebailey 3 місяці тому

    Just a phenomenal job, you make it so enjoyable! Thank you!

  • @airship9637
    @airship9637 3 місяці тому

    EPIC. I would wanna try this with my 87 Camper but it sure looks like fun! Thank you for the trip.

  • @larrymiller2370
    @larrymiller2370 3 місяці тому

    Another fun ride along from my chair for me to the desert to the Artic i love riding along and the drone following the view is amazing. Keep up the good work & i'll be waiting for the next one. Safe travels

  • @AndyXyloto
    @AndyXyloto 3 місяці тому

    Great video 😊
    Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @daleyfamily2179
    @daleyfamily2179 3 місяці тому +2

    Guess you are not that far off the beaten path and not to rough if there is a Nissan Sentra on the same trails camping also lol. time mark. 16:03.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  3 місяці тому +1

      They were 1/2 mile off the pavement at the exit of the trail I had just completed

  • @flyontop
    @flyontop 3 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video! Perhaps your best!

  • @KarmicPatina
    @KarmicPatina 3 місяці тому +2

    Great stuff broham

  • @mikeprodanov6765
    @mikeprodanov6765 3 місяці тому

    Welcome to So Cal desert... my back yard..... Enjoy!

  • @lowlikeme
    @lowlikeme 3 місяці тому +1

    Love it when you roll the Vanagon dude...Hello from Southern Cali....hope u do some more videos with it 👌😎

  • @terryshawcross1077
    @terryshawcross1077 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Chad,great channel,let’s see more of the Vanagon(T3 Europe )that vehicle has a soul. Terry Spain.

  • @Markybug-Keira-Cody
    @Markybug-Keira-Cody 3 місяці тому

    Great video Chad ! laughed at the great balls of fire cooking lol

  • @johnnySMALLpepper
    @johnnySMALLpepper 3 місяці тому

    DIGGING THE OLD SCHOOL CHANGE CHAD. WATCHING

  • @LamboDadd
    @LamboDadd 3 місяці тому

    Such good content!!! Keep it up!!!

  • @nicolemoore8120
    @nicolemoore8120 3 місяці тому

    Epic! I’m inspired to explore the desert more

  • @nateoreilly6885
    @nateoreilly6885 3 місяці тому

    Chad, keep up the amazing work. Always a good show

  • @jtbear70
    @jtbear70 3 місяці тому +1

    Tasty looking dinner.

  • @fotisparolas7732
    @fotisparolas7732 3 місяці тому

    God bless you!

  • @adventureswithgnomie6553
    @adventureswithgnomie6553 3 місяці тому

    New Power Plant is cranking out the Vanagon adventures. Van sounds great and still going strong with the engine transplants.

  • @pwn600
    @pwn600 3 місяці тому

    You just vanagone and done it again didn’t you Chad? Beautifully done video as always. My favorite parts are when you chop the wood for the fire and the cooking. Drink and a meal while looking at the stars afterwards is the cherry on the top. Love the channel, please keep them coming.

  • @shaneabulg6746
    @shaneabulg6746 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic drone work on this one

  • @Syncrogreg
    @Syncrogreg 3 місяці тому

    Holly shit man thats one hell of an epic adventure your puting that Boxeer TDI into 🙌. Big respect brother ❤

  • @Dikz.70769
    @Dikz.70769 3 місяці тому

    Amazing life i like.. good job buddy 💪

  • @CharleneOrtizTraining
    @CharleneOrtizTraining 3 місяці тому +2

    We live in the desert on our own property inside a converted bus. There is something about the solitude of the desert that draws you out here. It's peaceful and beautiful. We live about an hour from Vegas, and when we want to have some fun, there's so many places to go , but it's nice to be able to escape the big city. Damn, that is a nice Bluetti setup. I would love to get the power station. We have a great solar setup, but in the winter, when it rains for several days, we often lose power at night, and I'd love to get a Bluetti like that.

  • @liedebunker1253
    @liedebunker1253 3 місяці тому

    20:03 -- Love the fire in the wilderness.