She Remodeled a VW Westfalia Pop-Top Into The ULTIMATE SOLO Traveler Van Camper

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  • Опубліковано 12 гру 2024

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  • @LoPieintheWild
    @LoPieintheWild Місяць тому +34

    Thanks Patrick 🙏for sharing my pride and joy with the world!

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Місяць тому +7

      You did a fantastic job, I'm so glad I could share it! 😄

    • @ClassySassyManes
      @ClassySassyManes Місяць тому +2

      I love this!

    • @LoPieintheWild
      @LoPieintheWild Місяць тому +2

      @@ClassySassyManes thanks

    • @mbbuckeyes8386
      @mbbuckeyes8386 Місяць тому +2

      Great van!! And what a blessing you and ur husband respect both your needs to either travel or stay on the home front. Safe travels!

    • @a.mstree
      @a.mstree Місяць тому +1

      LORETTA! Hey my friend…What a happy surprise to find you on here! I built out a tiny shuttle bus too! It would be fun to see you on the road one day! I love your build ✌🏼🚐✨✨
      (Yoga Nidra Andrea 😊… aka a.mstree)

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 Місяць тому +12

    What a cozy and inviting space! I love the colorful blankets. Bravo Loretta, for making your own cabinets despite a carpenter husband. I admire that! This is an easy van to drive, park, and great mpg. Smart build. Thanks for the tour, Patrick and Loretta!

  • @susanlewis1875
    @susanlewis1875 Місяць тому +4

    I've been following Loretta's channel for a few months and really enjoy her travels. Not flashy, not boring. And her build is exactly what I aspire to. Thanks, Patrick, for showing what a solo woman can achieve!

  • @JRZGRL55
    @JRZGRL55 Місяць тому +6

    Amazing build! Having the pop-top is definitely a game-changer. Wonderful!

  • @margaretb2269
    @margaretb2269 Місяць тому +5

    I love the organization of your vehicle, and then you popped that roof up, and i went crazy 🤩😍🤪. I just love it .

    • @LoPieintheWild
      @LoPieintheWild Місяць тому

      Ha, that was the drama Patrick and I were going for! Thanks!

  • @lizzym9029
    @lizzym9029 Місяць тому +16

    I really enjoy this self builds. So many great ideas. I really thought the flip up in front of sink was a great idea for a table and smart use of space. Really cozy van for travel!

  • @buzzinbee9463
    @buzzinbee9463 Місяць тому +1

    Love it. It shows me I can get going without spending a whole fortune. Beautiful. Enjoy.

  • @lindabishop7656
    @lindabishop7656 Місяць тому +4

    What a great job of thinking ahead and building to fit her needs. 👏 👏 👏

  • @littlehouselife
    @littlehouselife 16 днів тому +1

    I’m so glad to see van life that’s not a white van! The blue is fab.

  • @Rosered06
    @Rosered06 Місяць тому +4

    Thank you for sharing this awesome camper. ❤

  • @patage8212
    @patage8212 Місяць тому +4

    Great! Build beautiful Van. Happy travels lady.
    ☮️🩷😎🍀

  • @palinja
    @palinja Місяць тому +3

    Great review and great retro van and nice lady that enjoying life!

  • @RozPresby
    @RozPresby Місяць тому +2

    This brings back memories! We had this exact van when our kids were young - Westfalia with the weekender package - even the same color! Kids slept up top and we had the bed in the back. Wish I still had it; would consider a conversion like you did.

    • @LoPieintheWild
      @LoPieintheWild Місяць тому

      Oh wonderful to hear you had one of the originals!

  • @freeshrugs63
    @freeshrugs63 Місяць тому +2

    That is an awesome van. I'm in a minivan but you've given me several ideas!

  • @jenlown4640
    @jenlown4640 15 днів тому +1

    Great van build very clean and simple

  • @denahom
    @denahom Місяць тому +1

    Nice!!! I had a Eurovan ‘02 took it across the United States from California to North Carolina and back no problems and then after that, everything started breaking down. And then parts are NLA sold that thing, but it was fun. Too bad it kept breaking down..

  • @joec4871
    @joec4871 Місяць тому

    That was kinda cool. She did a good job. Good job Patrick.

  • @freedomdove
    @freedomdove Місяць тому +3

    She did a great job. 👍💯

  • @kimprocarione5473
    @kimprocarione5473 Місяць тому

    Very nice! Pretty, functional, cozy, just a great rig! I'm just not a sink person, but big deal,right? I love it! And 75 up hill? I'm beyond impressed! I would love to have a Wesfallia!

  • @277kne
    @277kne Місяць тому +2

    Patrick you are becoming my favorite UA-cam creator. My favorite is George and he hasn't posted in awhile.
    I enjoy all the van tours. This VW is one of my favorite vans. They can be found for sale on a used car website with the app. I've seen all versions. The VW GLS is the basic model. Most have higher mileage and high price. I consider the price too high for what it is.

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Місяць тому +1

      I’m glad you enjoyed the video! A new George video is coming out here in a few weeks

  • @graceverssen5651
    @graceverssen5651 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Loretta. Wonderful van!

  • @dorisweems1510
    @dorisweems1510 Місяць тому +1

    Very nice self build, she has everything she needs.

  • @kathleencomyn5228
    @kathleencomyn5228 Місяць тому

    That's a great setup and a lovely pop top van 😍

  • @bambihargrove6499
    @bambihargrove6499 Місяць тому

    😊❤Wow she did a great job 👏 ❤

  • @natalielebron5532
    @natalielebron5532 Місяць тому +1

    Very well thought out build. I really like your van. Enjoy happy travels

  • @barbwatkins3676
    @barbwatkins3676 Місяць тому

    Practical and pretty. Some very clever ideas in this cosy space.

  • @bio7021
    @bio7021 Місяць тому +1

    Great job on the van! ❤

  • @stephennowicki7158
    @stephennowicki7158 Місяць тому +1

    Nice build. Looks comfortable. 😊

  • @tripletgirl2484
    @tripletgirl2484 Місяць тому

    Nice van build! I sure like the eco printed curtain.

  • @lynnwilliams7875
    @lynnwilliams7875 Місяць тому +1

    Wonderful build!

  • @scrapdaddysgarage5027
    @scrapdaddysgarage5027 Місяць тому +1

    Nice setup thanks for the tour 👍

  • @KA-pq3yz
    @KA-pq3yz Місяць тому

    Professor and 2x4 going a long very well. 😂 Thanks you .

  • @Patricia-o2e7d
    @Patricia-o2e7d Місяць тому

    Love the Zia!

  • @sharontaylor7406
    @sharontaylor7406 Місяць тому +3

    This is very smart van ...😂❤

  • @elizscal8007
    @elizscal8007 Місяць тому

    Great set up. Uncomplicated 😊

  • @llorylloyd
    @llorylloyd Місяць тому

    This is exactly what I need ❤

  • @pattybreckenridge7286
    @pattybreckenridge7286 Місяць тому +1

    I LOVE this! Great ideas!!!!!

  • @mikemanjo2458
    @mikemanjo2458 Місяць тому +1

    Love this! Great job!

  • @teresaward2067
    @teresaward2067 Місяць тому +2

    I want too fix my van so bad so I can live and travel in it

  • @ClassySassyManes
    @ClassySassyManes Місяць тому +2

    I love this

  • @weekendnomad5038
    @weekendnomad5038 Місяць тому

    So cute !

  • @martadavidson3223
    @martadavidson3223 Місяць тому

    Beautiful

  • @MARZIEHArezo
    @MARZIEHArezo Місяць тому +1

    Very good l like this ❤

  • @daveb224
    @daveb224 Місяць тому

    I'm buying a minivan soon and am looking to do the passenger seat swivel. Is there some way to find out what aftermarket swivel she used?

  • @HaroldLeeDye
    @HaroldLeeDye Місяць тому +1

    Interesting, a Volkswagen

  • @reneeferrell6345
    @reneeferrell6345 Місяць тому

    Where did you get the bracket's for the pop up tables

  • @divinecomedy0
    @divinecomedy0 Місяць тому

    Awesome video. I have a 92 VW Eurovan camper. My problem is the strength to push up the pop top. Did you get some struts to help with the lift? If so, could you kindly let us know which ones they are. Also, is it easy to pull down as well? Happy travels to you!

    • @LoPieintheWild
      @LoPieintheWild Місяць тому +1

      It does take a little bit of a push/strength to get it up and down! Go Westy might have something that could help.

    • @divinecomedy0
      @divinecomedy0 Місяць тому

      @@LoPieintheWildthx so much for replying. 😊

  • @canaryfrench100
    @canaryfrench100 Місяць тому

    nice

  • @WiseOldTales
    @WiseOldTales Місяць тому

    How easy is that vehicle to drive? I like them but the VW often had huge steering wheels and uncomfortable seats.

  • @peterw.3816
    @peterw.3816 Місяць тому

    The Elephant in the Room: what about the engine? That is 23 years old w how many miles? These usually have 200K on them. I always had bad luck w VW van engines (rear engine). The interior is great, but the van still needs to go down the road.....

  • @5d3d2d
    @5d3d2d Місяць тому

    I got curious and went through the channel, Patrick has been making videos for 10 years, Congrats Patrick!!
    This was the first video: ua-cam.com/video/DF7iEd1YK50/v-deo.html&ab_channel=NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures

  • @ekdaufin1485
    @ekdaufin1485 Місяць тому

    Laundry and toilet don’t smell?

  • @joanndavis4843
    @joanndavis4843 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed the Volkswagen van tour! She's set up to go most anywhere at any time (considering she confers with her husband, of course). I much prefer to watch only van tours and not subscribe to the youTube channel. It always just becomes about dubbing in random music or personal playlists for the majority of the video. Just give me a peaceful walk in nature just hearing leaves rustling in the wind without cue the orchestra trees, and I'm in for the duration👍. But with musical intros, I know what I'm in for, and I'm out👉.

  • @trumpsmum9210
    @trumpsmum9210 Місяць тому

    What happened to the husband?

    • @LoPieintheWild
      @LoPieintheWild Місяць тому +1

      @@trumpsmum9210 he’s alive and well 🥰

  • @Jay-qq7so
    @Jay-qq7so Місяць тому

    What waste of a pop-top if it’s not used.

    • @WallyWigglez
      @WallyWigglez Місяць тому

      If your short it don't matter as much

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  Місяць тому +1

      It sure is used for standing height

    • @susanlyon1972
      @susanlyon1972 Місяць тому +2

      We had a Eurovan camper with pop-top. Sometimes I slept up there since the bed downstairs was a bit narrow for my husband and I, but having that open space just makes the whole camper feel so good (plus husband is tall and needed it. Even if not sleeping up there, throwing items up there, keeps a small camper clutter free