VAN LIFE TOUR | 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon DIY Campervan

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • Imagine an opportunity to hit the road and live an adventure you will talk about for the rest of your life. In this video Frank shares his story and adventures while giving us a tour of his $4500.00 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon DIY camper van RV. In his vanlife adventures he met many people whom he has admired over the years. His mentor Captain Mike gave him the push he needed to hit the road full time.
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  • @edgarkatamujuna4213
    @edgarkatamujuna4213 3 года назад +2

    Simple and easy way to do things and have a lot of fun...he is a cool guy... really enjoyed his conversational like talking

  • @commonsense592
    @commonsense592 4 года назад +5

    He just going with the flow and enjoying life. Power to you man!

  • @macmurfy2jka
    @macmurfy2jka 4 года назад +5

    Love this conversion. Those goal zero/power box battery/inverters really does make doing these conversions so much easier.
    It’s a good day for a good day, indeed!

  • @MariafromthePhilippineIslands
    @MariafromthePhilippineIslands 4 года назад +4

    Very functional set up and doable!!👌👌

  • @TheRealJerseyJoe
    @TheRealJerseyJoe 4 года назад +4

    I love the minimal approach to van build outs.... nice !

  • @danandkiko
    @danandkiko 4 года назад +2

    Love to hear his stories.

  • @robertwhite6203
    @robertwhite6203 4 года назад +3

    That van is a classic . Good job on the inside . As with any vechicle that old should be checked out by a professional or anything you buy. You don’t want to buy someone’s problems .

  • @tituswainscott6726
    @tituswainscott6726 3 года назад +1

    Great job man! I’ve got a 85 vanagon myself and seeing this gives me a new look on it

  • @clarkclarke
    @clarkclarke 4 года назад +11

    This was a really cool interview...... nice .. simple..... organic..
    the van is a classic ...
    "as you know ....Key West is not know for it's waves" LOL!!
    Thank you Patrick..
    Be safe 💞

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  4 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊 always improving

    • @maddoxsam9882
      @maddoxsam9882 3 года назад

      i know I am pretty off topic but does anybody know a good website to watch new movies online ?

    • @shepardleroy6036
      @shepardleroy6036 3 года назад

      @Maddox Sam I watch on FlixZone. Just search on google for it =)

    • @omarimordechai8589
      @omarimordechai8589 3 года назад

      @Maddox Sam i watch on Flixzone. Just google for it :)

  • @tomweber8729
    @tomweber8729 4 года назад +5

    Good video guys , thank you Patrick

  • @dianeeichenberg4579
    @dianeeichenberg4579 4 года назад +1

    I like it! Takes me back to my college days when 60s VW vans where the van to have. Took many a surfing trip in them!
    😎✌🏻🤙🏻🤘🏻😎

  • @k2wo1
    @k2wo1 4 года назад +4

    I love this guy and love his camper. Brings back great memories of living in NJ. George in FL

  • @nalenejones66
    @nalenejones66 4 года назад +3

    I think this has been my favorite tour! I like the van and Frank is a cool guy.

    • @FrankLunaNJ
      @FrankLunaNJ 4 года назад

      Thanks - that’s kind of ya!

  • @RichardInger
    @RichardInger 4 года назад +4

    Love this video and the van! Everything is so simple but it works! Better than some of these super fancy vans with all the gizmos!

  • @wanderer1343
    @wanderer1343 4 года назад +1

    I love this guy, he is like a Jack Russell, all over the place and lovable.

  • @knockknockbusted
    @knockknockbusted 4 года назад +3

    Part of the charm of van life is buying food and different items along the way. A lot of food storage and cooking/prep is not a requirement for a super-fun time.

  • @Chloemackayfx
    @Chloemackayfx 3 года назад +1

    Planning on getting one of these exact beauties soon and taking it traveling after graduation,this helped give ideas on what I’ll need,thank you!!

  • @manatee1999
    @manatee1999 4 года назад +4

    Great video.

  • @meganvanderleeuw8718
    @meganvanderleeuw8718 4 года назад +1

    Frank! this is perfect

    • @FrankLunaNJ
      @FrankLunaNJ 4 года назад

      Thanks Megan! Hope you’re doing well 😊

  • @babayega_
    @babayega_ 4 года назад +4

    This dude gives me so much Steve-O vibe. 🤣🤣🤣 And he lives like that show Steve-O used to do. With the wild animals. Can't remember the name of the show now. The one he did after Jackass. DAMN I'm drawing a blank. Anyway. This dude is a straight Vibe. "Barnacles" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
    I left my comment too early in the video. I just noticed his Exhaust also had some "Barnacles". 🤣🤣

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  4 года назад

      Thanks for checking this one out. Wildboyz

    • @FrankLunaNJ
      @FrankLunaNJ 4 года назад

      Lol amazing review. I sure do like to have some fun

    • @babayega_
      @babayega_ 4 года назад

      @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures there you go. That was the show I was thinking about. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @cekfraun
    @cekfraun 4 года назад +2

    I love your videos, Patrick! This guy is so interesting -- so many cool stories! Thanks!

  • @nursekathy2024
    @nursekathy2024 4 года назад +6

    I LOVE the DIY minivan conversions!!!!!!!

  • @charlottecarmel8300
    @charlottecarmel8300 4 года назад +1

    This was a great tour and the interview was warm and inviting great job!

  • @macmurfy2jka
    @macmurfy2jka 4 года назад +5

    And SOLD. If this thing doesn’t go quick, I’ll be surprised! Best advertising someone could ask for.

  • @rlg2926
    @rlg2926 4 года назад +6

    OMG those curtains 😂🤣I work at JoAnn fabric and we sell that exact same fabric.

  • @janina8559
    @janina8559 4 года назад +8

    This Guy needs to have children. He would be a fun Dad.

  • @marissaalfaro3648
    @marissaalfaro3648 4 года назад +2

    I like your van

  • @emmanuelasuncion7319
    @emmanuelasuncion7319 4 года назад +1

    It's a good day for a good day my brotha !

  • @byronbrasher8118
    @byronbrasher8118 4 года назад +2

    I’ve got a Promaster with lithium batteries. I love the system. And I love your channel. I’m interested in your new backup camera. “Do what excites you a lot and scares you a little” Way to grow!

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522
    @skapunkoialternativeliving6522 4 года назад +4

    Great video my friend.. another DIY job done by Jersey out back.. I sold that guy with the red van on the picture on your channel you need to catch up with that red Ford van and do an interview with him to catch up with him my friend I would love to see I need to be with the other one right next to his that red Ford van I think it was...

  • @janetfeathers4128
    @janetfeathers4128 4 года назад +1

    Very inspiring guy! Thx for sharing

    • @FrankLunaNJ
      @FrankLunaNJ 4 года назад +1

      Thanks Janet! I appreciate that

  • @abzdeman92
    @abzdeman92 4 года назад +1

    loving the new intro man! looks good :D

  • @JUSTINANDCHRISTINA
    @JUSTINANDCHRISTINA 4 года назад +3

    These are great for summer weather exploring.. there is a company in Quebec, Canada called Mars 5 that has small pop top class B like this.. on newer chassis - very very well built .. hoping to do a video on them.. because you can use them as your primary vehicle- not just a camper..
    Another great video

  • @jay0726
    @jay0726 4 года назад +2

    Sorry not my cup of tea..But I'm not going to be uncool..I still gave it a like..😋

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522
    @skapunkoialternativeliving6522 4 года назад +5

    Hand pumps are the best for the tap ..a lot of van dwellers use the electric water pump tap.. it makes a lot of noise imagine getting up in the morning and you want to drink some more you can hear that loud noise of the motor just to turn the water on..

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  4 года назад +1

      Yes very easy to install and no power required

    • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522
      @skapunkoialternativeliving6522 4 года назад +2

      @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures so so true my friend so so true especially if you somewhere quiet and you're getting up late in the middle of the night to get the motor the last thing you want to hear is a loud motor noise.. not to mention you can sell your battery because you have less power to use.. great video my friend definitely great you got to catch up with that red Ford van that guy's friend had..

  • @CharlezRichard
    @CharlezRichard 4 года назад

    This guy is full of strories .....😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

    • @FrankLunaNJ
      @FrankLunaNJ 4 года назад +1

      Lol Oyea - the story never stops

  • @skapunkoialternativeliving6522
    @skapunkoialternativeliving6522 4 года назад +4

    There's that New Jersey camper van again..😄😄😄😄

  • @macmurfy2jka
    @macmurfy2jka 4 года назад +2

    It’s always important to know what’s going into a conversion, gear wise, and then design around it!

  • @linacabrera3172
    @linacabrera3172 4 года назад +1

    God bless you!

  • @davillefilms
    @davillefilms 4 года назад +1

    Are you selling this vanagan? I love these and this one is awesome the way you’ve set it up 💯🔥 basic and straight to the point 💯💥🔥💭❣️✌🏽

  • @mauibuilder1239
    @mauibuilder1239 4 года назад +5

    4 years ago? Good luck finding any RV potential rig for a bargain right now. Pretty much everything is overinflated right now because apparently there is a high demand right now during the pandemic.

  • @sdoyle3905
    @sdoyle3905 4 года назад +2

    Hi, Patrick, I’m new to your channel, but great video! Is there a Meetup Or FB group or caravans for mid-East Coast van lifers? I’m planning on going full-time soon, and am hoping to make some connections in advance to make the transition easier.

  • @ronin3567
    @ronin3567 4 года назад +1

    Its VW Transporter T3, hello from Belarus)

  • @coryholt
    @coryholt 4 года назад +3

    Cheap and vanagon are never in the same thought

  • @flybyairplane3528
    @flybyairplane3528 4 года назад +1

    PATRICK, Hello,,this is different, not sure if VW still imports these anymore, but Isaw 2ndifferent VW Transporters completely fitted out 2 litre diesel with 6 speed granny @. £ 70.35. =US$ 93.950, but it wanted nothing These vehicles are larger . But those are not allowed here as is NOT A CLEAN BURNING DIESEL. CHEERS 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @amandaladerer5618
    @amandaladerer5618 4 года назад

    Love did u stay in a campsite or off road in key west as I want to drive there in my suv camper - tips?

    • @FrankLunaNJ
      @FrankLunaNJ 4 года назад

      There are plenty of campsites through the keys that looked awesome. I generally just parked in a residential area for free and only hung at the van to sleep/eat.

  • @adventureswithgnomie6553
    @adventureswithgnomie6553 4 года назад +3

    I would love to find a VW Westy, get a Subaru engine swap, suspension upgrades and 4x4 conversion for the ultimate off road class b camper.

  • @LukeE94
    @LukeE94 4 года назад +1

    Did I read this van is for sale? How much?!

  • @simon6703
    @simon6703 4 года назад +2

    Nice intro ougrade

  • @deanpitman3325
    @deanpitman3325 4 года назад +3

    Patrick, long time viewer and sub. If I can get to Jersey will you show my van?. It's an 89 Ford Econoline. There's a video on Brother Toms Misguided Adventures channel titled Dean vanlifer from NC and his van good if you'd like a preview. currently coming from Montana\wyoming to home to see the family before I take off again but never been to New Jersey so would be a cool trip. Thanks for your consideration.

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  4 года назад +1

      Dean, absolutely I would love to feature you in the channel. 👍🏽👍🏽

    • @deanpitman3325
      @deanpitman3325 4 года назад +1

      @@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures excellent dude! I will head your direction on my fall trip and we can work out time, place, etc.

  • @plac-horizon0043
    @plac-horizon0043 4 года назад +2

    hmmmm not bad but decent and cheap

  • @leilal8053
    @leilal8053 4 года назад +1

    Don't get the appeal of those stupid hard pumps.....how can you wash your hands??? A foot pump still conserves water, but you can regulate the flow.....and, wash BOTH your hands properly.

    • @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures
      @NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures  4 года назад

      Not sure why one over the other

    • @FrankLunaNJ
      @FrankLunaNJ 4 года назад

      Lollll - my hygiene is pretty on point. I used things like hand sanitizer and wipes, not to mention, the dozens of restaurants and gyms I would frequent. You can be sure I was never worried about my hands being dirty. But, hey, I appreciate ya pointing that out.

  • @linacabrera3172
    @linacabrera3172 4 года назад +1

    Aren't you afraid of sleeping w the Windows open?

  • @RoseAndCam
    @RoseAndCam 4 года назад

    OMG, what a waste of time