Thank you so much for featuring my van in your video. I had a blast with Scott and can’t wait til we cross paths again. Hope everyone enjoys the tour of my ‘86 Vanagon!
Hello Ryan. Country Homes Camper ‘91 over here. Who is the manufacturer of your hardtop? Where did you have the work done to install? Thank you so very much!
We don't have many 4x4 vans in our country, very rare, and expensive. To convert to 4x4 in a shop would be as much cost as to buy the said rare vans also... For those whom traveled enough in a vehicle, they know 4x4 really matters. Trucks or double cabin trucks are plenty and cheap here, but you just can't beat vans when it comes to square meter of space to compare with and the compact size of it. When I get my compact sized 4x4 van, this vanagon build is definitely what I want.
Thank you Scott fir interviewing this gentlemen about his 1986 VW Vanagon. It was very cute. Wasn’t sure if he had a toilet or not until you asked him and all of sudden he pulled it out. Very cute. Very nice camper van. Thank you again Scott. Hope you have a great night and see you soon!
Nice upgrade of that Vanagon! I owned a 1983 one that stayed in the family for 200,000 miles. Ryan did a great upgrade with all of the tailored touches that maximizes space and function.
Way cool van! Ryan, I love that you swapped out the pop top for a permanent high top. It has everything you need. Wonderful blend of the history of the vw vans and new stuff to make a lovely home on wheels to take you to the next adventure and enjoy the journey along the way. Scott, thanks for sharing!
wow 😍 me encantó!! super bonito, super bien pensado, cada pequeño espacio está super bien aprovechando, y además estéticamente es muy bonito! simplemente, ¡me encantó! saludos desde la Ciudad de México. 🇲🇽
Very nice! Hidden cutlery drawer is a novel idea. Having refrigerator and stove located where it is what a great idea. I assume you sleep in the back ot the seat falls into a bed.
I had a a 67 Volkswagen camper and now here I am 50yrs later looking for one my younger brother had one his entire life I really love this one thanks for sharing 😊✌🏻
Thank Scott! Your videos just keep getting better to this 73 year male. Always love the character of the old VW Westfalia! Travato owner here and loving it.
I LOVE Vanagon Westfalias! I had one from 2000 to 2021 & finally sold my beautiful ‘89 Westy after having my Travato KL for a couple of years. I loved it so much, I kept it for two years after buying my 2019 KL, just in case I had regrets. Vanagon Westy’s will alway hold a special place in my heart!
i had a vw-van too for many years and crossed the us and canada. nice feeling to drive. just like a normal car. now having a bigger rv but always missing my old vw van. many greetings from austria, germany
I've been scouring over van layouts for well over a year trying to come up with the best design possible, and was very stoked to receive my answer while watching this video. I admire the functionality of this layout! Nice work, and please let me know if this is a van you ever want to sell!
Superb rig, very well thought out, using old and new ideas. This vehicle has maintained its vintage feel, yet its been simperthetically refined and updated. I'm taking ides for my 71 bay. Thanks for showing. 👍
Gotta have my porta-potty. Between the front seats where the dog-bed is, is where I'd put it. Along privacy curtain to pull across and with the window-covers for the cab.
Scott, thanks for another good video of how someone redesigned inside their van. And to Ryan a thank you for sharing your design and the years of putting it together.
Great van tour! Thank you Ryan for letting us tour your van home. Great design. Thanks Scott for bringing us another unique view of what is out there. Loved the drive away shot and the little beep beep at the end!
What a fantastic van build. All of his hidden counter extensions are amazing. It is well constructed inside. Thank you for sharing it. Black Bear project should consider the counters and pullout pantry drawer. Nice to be able to see contents from the side.
Hey guys! You got an awesome van! ~ I Jen and my man Ken have a 1981 VW Westfalia pop up camper van! We love him! We named him Charlie Harvey Klinger! LOL Safe fun good Magical Journey’s always! 🧡☮️
Great tour! Used to own an ‘85 Westy pop top. Loved your redesign and placement of the fridge/stove. That downstairs bed in ours was super comfy! Happy New Year!
This is incredible. I’m watching it because I am about to buy the same model of vw van, and now I wonder if I’ll be able to build it similar way on my own. Is there any video that shows step by step how to do it? This design is very creative and smart!
This Vanagon is gorgeous....I would like to build it exactly the same way...so cool and the craftmanship is topnotch....have lots of fun and safe miles....🌞😉 grtz from Flanders..👊🏻🍻.
If your family lets you have a van. Cos ya can ya friends, but ya can't pick ya relies, they kinda frown on ya if ya s***'m! Nice job m8, its a real good vaan m8!
I was listening to one of your videos. I heard you mention that you put a lift on the van. We have made the decision to get into the van lifestyle. As a full to way to live. Our first van show will be next month in Houston tx. Questions. 1. What lift did you get. ? 2. How many inches did you raise van? 3. What company did you use. Anything similar to ORW or 4x4 truck company ? 4. Did you stay with 16inch wheel or something larger? This i think was a smart move on your part. Because it seem that everything is 5 to 6 inches off the deck underneath. We are very excited to get going. Thanks in advance Leon Smith USN Ret.
Hi Scott, In your opinion, what is the budget class B that best compares to your Winnebago Travato GL? Is the Roadtrek 190 the one or do you have something to suggest. My budget is max 30k CAD so I expect the vehicle to have a few years under its belt. A Westy 1983.5-1985 is all I can think of.
Fantastic engine choice, I had the same EJ25 in my Westfalia hightop ( the one in my thumb nail pic) Transforms the van into a totally different beast. Love what has been done inside too.
@@jruerph I guess it would depend on the country you live in, In England more and more City's are banning Diesel engines from entering, and its only going to get more restrictive. Unless you have the latest spec engines, Diesel is dead. And who doesn't love the noise from a Boxer Subaru 😎
Ryan, Did you order that Riemo kit from Germany? Wondering about the process. We are installing the riemo bed hardware in a custom build now. Im doing a Ford E conversion. What brand of sink and stove are you using? Do you have a suggestion for us?
Thank you so much for featuring my van in your video. I had a blast with Scott and can’t wait til we cross paths again. Hope everyone enjoys the tour of my ‘86 Vanagon!
Thx Ryan for sharing your ride and passion. People are loving your van !
Hello Ryan. Country Homes Camper ‘91 over here. Who is the manufacturer of your hardtop? Where did you have the work done to install? Thank you so very much!
I love your van, Ryan! Following you on Instagram, and I’ll likely be reaching out, as I’m pondering a Vanagon build myself. ✌️✌️
We don't have many 4x4 vans in our country, very rare, and expensive. To convert to 4x4 in a shop would be as much cost as to buy the said rare vans also... For those whom traveled enough in a vehicle, they know 4x4 really matters.
Trucks or double cabin trucks are plenty and cheap here, but you just can't beat vans when it comes to square meter of space to compare with and the compact size of it.
When I get my compact sized 4x4 van, this vanagon build is definitely what I want.
This is one talented young man. I love the hidden cutlery drawer. Comfy little VW Inn. 🙂
Right on!
Another great show. He is so talented and artistic.
Thank you !!
Best makeover I have ever seen on one of these
Gotta love the Vanagons. More space than you’d first expect! Super well maintained. Nice!!!
Wow! - nice job Ryan! Thanks for the video Scott.
You are welcome. Thx for watching
Thank you Scott fir interviewing this gentlemen about his 1986 VW Vanagon. It was very cute. Wasn’t sure if he had a toilet or not until you asked him and all of sudden he pulled it out. Very cute. Very nice camper van. Thank you again Scott. Hope you have a great night and see you soon!
Thx Sherri
I had a Vanaru conversion years ago. Was expensive to do the conversion but it was awesome. Wish I still had it.
Nice upgrade of that Vanagon! I owned a 1983 one that stayed in the family for 200,000 miles. Ryan did a great upgrade with all of the tailored touches that maximizes space and function.
He built a great van
Really nice build. Very inspirational and I'm sure I'll steal some of the ideas here, very well thought out and looks like a quality build too
Cool Van! Thanks Scott for featuring this unique self build. Great job Ryan.
You bet!
I'm bringing a VW weekender back to life right now. This thing is dope. Nice work!
So sweet !
Love is an understatement for this van! Thank you so much for finding it and sharing with us!
Glad you liked it Brett :)
Way cool van! Ryan, I love that you swapped out the pop top for a permanent high top. It has everything you need. Wonderful blend of the history of the vw vans and new stuff to make a lovely home on wheels to take you to the next adventure and enjoy the journey along the way. Scott, thanks for sharing!
TY
A cool van for a cool guy! Thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure!
I have seen this Vanagon in person in Chicago! Great feature story and tour!
Wave high to Ryan next time you pass his van !
wow 😍 me encantó!! super bonito, super bien pensado, cada pequeño espacio está super bien aprovechando, y además estéticamente es muy bonito!
simplemente, ¡me encantó!
saludos desde la Ciudad de México. 🇲🇽
Si
Now this van is well laid out. You can tell it was thought out by someone who knows RVing. This young man knows his shit. Nice review Scott. Cheers!!!
Thx F&T
Very nice! Hidden cutlery drawer is a novel idea. Having refrigerator and stove located where it is what a great idea. I assume you sleep in the back ot the seat falls into a bed.
Great van right?!
Excellent tour of a beautifully conceived van. Thanks especially for the explanation of the electrical system. Great job!
Thx Mark
I had a a 67 Volkswagen camper and now here I am 50yrs later looking for one my younger brother had one his entire life I really love this one thanks for sharing 😊✌🏻
Very cool!
Have never seen one of these vans! Very cool... and leave it to Go Small Live Large to tell us all about it! Be seeing you!
Thx Roads of Life!!
Thank Scott! Your videos just keep getting better to this 73 year male. Always love the character of the old VW Westfalia! Travato owner here and loving it.
Glad you are liking the improvements
Toilet roll holder..genious
I LOVE Vanagon Westfalias! I had one from 2000 to 2021 & finally sold my beautiful ‘89 Westy after having my Travato KL for a couple of years. I loved it so much, I kept it for two years after buying my 2019 KL, just in case I had regrets. Vanagon Westy’s will alway hold a special place in my heart!
Right on
Very creative use of space. The TP paper is very convenient
Right !
Cool van, Sloopy!
right on
Great work 😊, given me great ideas for the layout of my 76 Kombi
i had a vw-van too for many years and crossed the us and canada. nice feeling to drive. just like a normal car. now having a bigger rv but always missing my old vw van. many greetings from austria, germany
Germany 🇩🇪 !!!
I've been scouring over van layouts for well over a year trying to come up with the best design possible, and was very stoked to receive my answer while watching this video. I admire the functionality of this layout! Nice work, and please let me know if this is a van you ever want to sell!
Ryan built a sweet van. Thx for watching
Sorry Dude. I'm taking cuts in line to be first if he sells it!
Superb rig, very well thought out, using old and new ideas. This vehicle has maintained its vintage feel, yet its been simperthetically refined and updated. I'm taking ides for my 71 bay. Thanks for showing. 👍
Right on!
So, cool, so smart. What a sweet build.
Right !
For some reason I got the idea it would have been nice if the stove swings out towards the door you can stand outside and cook more easily on it.
Cool idea
Gotta have my porta-potty. Between the front seats where the dog-bed is, is where I'd put it. Along privacy curtain to pull across and with the window-covers for the cab.
That is the best t25 interior I have seen
Aweseom! Thx for sharing.
Really nice job with the custom layout!
Thx Gary
Ein sehr schönes Auto hast du dir aufgebaut. Der Mad Max-Look steht dem Fahrzeug sehr gut.
I don’t speak much German. Hope you are saying nice things!
@@gosmall.livelarge Shure! 😘
I said, I like the mad max-look of your car.
I own a t5 California and I have to say I like this van. I would appreciate having fridge next to the door for instance
Right on
Scott, thanks for another good video of how someone redesigned inside their van. And to Ryan a thank you for sharing your design and the years of putting it together.
Our pleasure!
I just bought an 85 vw westfalia vanagon in great shape w pop top. I like ur features. Great vid 👍
Hi Gemma !
Awesome Van!!!
truth
It’s perfect 👍 I love it!!
great little rig
Super impressive renovation and thank you for sharing. What do you use for a shower? What is the mpg? Best wishes for a wonderful 2022.
find Ryan on Instagram VaanDesignCo for your answer :)
Just found your channel, & love my VW T3.
I’m now following you.
I love his VW just beautiful
Welcome aboard GSLL Stephen
Very well thought out....lovely....well done!!
Truth
Great van tour! Thank you Ryan for letting us tour your van home. Great design. Thanks Scott for bringing us another unique view of what is out there. Loved the drive away shot and the little beep beep at the end!
Beep beep !!
What a fantastic van build. All of his hidden counter extensions are amazing. It is well constructed inside. Thank you for sharing it. Black Bear project should consider the counters and pullout pantry drawer. Nice to be able to see contents from the side.
TY
Great tour! 👏👏👏😀🙌🏼❤️
TY
Hey guys! You got an awesome van! ~ I Jen and my man Ken have a 1981 VW Westfalia pop up camper van! We love him! We named him Charlie Harvey Klinger! LOL Safe fun good Magical Journey’s always! 🧡☮️
Thank you for watching
This is such a good design
Yes! Please check out my Staycation video… ua-cam.com/video/nLhU1LFau8c/v-deo.html
Very nice van built I really like vanogans
They are cool aren’t they ?
Great tour! Used to own an ‘85 Westy pop top. Loved your redesign and placement of the fridge/stove. That downstairs bed in ours was super comfy! Happy New Year!
Thanks for watching!
Nice setup
Pretty nice design for a small van. Thanks.
truth
Awesome... owned a couple of pop tops but this has mean leaning solid top..
Right on!
Extremly clever in the organisation, usually I prefer jocker interior but this has been well made 👏👏👏
Totally agree with you Marty
This is incredible. I’m watching it because I am about to buy the same model of vw van, and now I wonder if I’ll be able to build it similar way on my own. Is there any video that shows step by step how to do it? This design is very creative and smart!
howdy! Not sure that Ryan provides a step-by-step how to build out a VW van. Sorry about that Thx for wathcing
I know that guy!
Neon Kitty !
This Vanagon is gorgeous....I would like to build it exactly the same way...so cool and the craftmanship is topnotch....have lots of fun and safe miles....🌞😉 grtz from Flanders..👊🏻🍻.
Thx roger
Beautiful . Do you have info about who made the high roof of his vanagon? Thnx.
I don’t… you can connect with him on instagram. VaanDesignCo
A very cool van.
Hi Kay
@@gosmall.livelarge Hello Scott
Perfect 😊
High-quality build. Very well thought out and designed. Good job.
Glad you like it!
Stinkin’ awesome!
sweet
Brilliant build! How did he get a decent 86 model Vanagon? Havent found a decent piece in Years of looking!
If your family lets you have a van. Cos ya can ya friends, but ya can't pick ya relies, they kinda frown on ya if ya s***'m! Nice job m8, its a real good vaan m8!
Hi Greg !
Throughly thought out design. I like the inside rear up-roll door for your side closet. Tell me more about it.
great little rig right
Nice, well done! Love it! ❤
TY
Thank you
Of course Cynthia !
I was listening to one of your videos.
I heard you mention that you put a lift on the van.
We have made the decision to get into the van lifestyle. As a full to way to live.
Our first van show will be next month in Houston tx.
Questions.
1. What lift did you get. ?
2. How many inches did you raise van?
3. What company did you use. Anything similar to ORW or 4x4 truck company ?
4. Did you stay with 16inch wheel or something larger?
This i think was a smart move on your part. Because it seem that everything is 5 to 6 inches off the deck underneath.
We are very excited to get going.
Thanks in advance
Leon Smith
USN Ret.
Yes, lifted the van 3” by Off Highway Van in Salt Lake City, mostly to give more ground cleanse in urban environment.
So sweet good job i have a 90 westfalia currently out of commission not sure fixing it looking on getting a storyteller overland stealth mode 😎
TY
awesome van 🔥🔥🔥
We agree! Have you seen this video I did on Urban Van Camping ua-cam.com/video/2lh1bNdZHNM/v-deo.html
Unreal 💯
Truth
Would have liked to hear what he does for a living. Just a mater of fact blurb would have been interesting. Neat van.
Ryan works for the van builder Rover Vans in Chicago. The owner, Piotr, is on What’s Up Wednesday!? this week.
Really nice setup! Love me a hightop VW. Am I the only one wondering which rims and tires those are?
Hi Jason
Hi Scott, I guess it'dve been better to address my question above to Ryan haha
Very nice. I just wish he would have showed us how he got up into his top bunk, I was really curious about that.
good point
Süper olmuş
Thx !
Very cool 😎🤙👍
You are right
sick van
Right on !
Love it! 👍
Great little van !
very cool
Right on
Would have thought a ALH TDI engine would have been a better choice.
TY
cool van
Yes it is. Ryan is cool too
Hi Scott,
In your opinion, what is the budget class B that best compares to your Winnebago Travato GL? Is the Roadtrek 190 the one or do you have something to suggest. My budget is max 30k CAD so I expect the vehicle to have a few years under its belt. A Westy 1983.5-1985 is all I can think of.
water storeage? insulation? how does it manage in the winter? how does the heater work?
Great questions Steve. We will have to have Ryan and his Vanagon back on GSLL
Fantastic engine choice, I had the same EJ25 in my Westfalia hightop ( the one in my thumb nail pic) Transforms the van into a totally different beast. Love what has been done inside too.
Would have thought a ALH TDI engine would have been a better choice.
@@jruerph I guess it would depend on the country you live in, In England more and more City's are banning Diesel engines from entering, and its only going to get more restrictive. Unless you have the latest spec engines, Diesel is dead. And who doesn't love the noise from a Boxer Subaru 😎
thx for sharing
@@martindivall5301the boxer subby sound is so nice. Sounds like a beefier waterboxer.
I'm actually looking for a vanagon. I would be curious as to where the top came from
Golly, do not know on the top. Have you this this vidoe I made on Vanlife… ua-cam.com/video/2lh1bNdZHNM/v-deo.html
Ryan, Did you order that Riemo kit from Germany? Wondering about the process. We are installing the riemo bed hardware in a custom build now. Im doing a Ford E conversion. What brand of sink and stove are you using? Do you have a suggestion for us?
Sorry M Volt. Ryan does not monitor the comments here very often.
Cool van. Love it. 👍🏼 I started to follow on the IG ✌🏼
Awesome! Thank you!
Great Westy, is he based outta CO ?
Ryan based out of Chicagoland
Any kind of van is good
truth
Super
Truth !
very Nice
It is a cool van!
@@gosmall.livelarge how much does it cost a van like that
Great audio.
thx SM
I bought an ‘84 Vanagon on 2000. Since then I have learned no shop will work on them.
You needed to cover the engine which is what grabbed me to watch the video....
Next time Wiley !
what about the VW LTs, arent they full size vans
Not familiar with a VW LT.
How is the stability under strong winds with the high roof?
Hmmm … do not know exactly. Probably a lot less than my much taller Travato on a Promaster chassis, so guessing not a big issue for Ryan
Who manufactured the high top?
Reach out to Ryan on instagram VaanDesignCo for the best answer
Byoona vista? O M G.
TY
Bwayna Veesta.