That is the quote of the year, "All the good things in life are on the other side of fear."
@suzannecranford6819 Жыл бұрын
It's a great quote, isn't it?
@suzannecranford6819 Жыл бұрын
@@bdong21 it doesn't matter who may have said it first, it's still a great quote.
@robertmuckle2985 Жыл бұрын
@@bdong21 He didn't claim ownership!🤣
@wildsage Жыл бұрын
Josiah is the freakin man! Huge proponent for the lifestyle and the community. 🤙🏻
@diannehall1534 Жыл бұрын
Do you have the capability of adding 12 or 14 permanent inches to the ceiling of your van to allow you to stand up? This would eliminate the expansion unit that you currently have. I like what upgrades you are planning to do.
@wildsage Жыл бұрын
@@diannehall1534 hey I’m not Josiah, but I do know a little about this. There are high top conversions for Vanagons out there. While they are great in some ways they do have some downsides. They’re pretty pricey first of all. Just the fiberglass topper without labor for installation can be a few thousand dollars. And then typically you end up losing that top bed area that is handy for storing stuff when you get to camp as Josiah mentioned.
@diannehall1534 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the explanation.
@MemoryBox_x Жыл бұрын
This…may have just changed my life.
@jager6855 Жыл бұрын
Had 2 1984-1990 VW Vanagon westy vans. Started off me and wife living the dream long before van life was a thing. Then plus 1 plus 2 kids. Small yes, tight yes, kids arguing yes. No A/C 110 degrees outside yep, no cruise control. Then got a newer one with A/C and cruise little better. Best time of our family's life kids talk about the epic trips and breakdowns of the van. Looking back would I change anything nope!
@SSL0707Star6 ай бұрын
I wanted to bring my kids out to different places for the whole last summer, gosh, they were arguing and fighting nonstop. And they weren’t listening to my instructions!!! So exhausted… BUT want to to try again this summer 😂
@1millionpumpkins542 Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of our old burning man days and a dearly departed friend who rocked her vanagon "Heart of Gold" blessings
@Travolax Жыл бұрын
Always inspired by the idea. I bought a used SUV and will convert it to a weekending vehicle later.
@perrychancenyc Жыл бұрын
My wife and I absolutely loved a Escapar! Thanks @JosiahRoe!
@robertmuckle2985 Жыл бұрын
Dude has a vibe that's uncommon in our society. Perhaps lack of debt and not answering to anyone/anything but his heart leads to this?
@chelsiewalls2542 Жыл бұрын
I love it! I'm on the edge of vanlife, you're inspirational for me!! Thank you 😊
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
Do it!
@MarcusTDM Жыл бұрын
So am I, i want a van but cant afford it!
@mitchcross1005 Жыл бұрын
This is really cool and nice guy. I don’t get that strange person on the street that you stay away from,vibes!
@blackdogbiteКүн бұрын
Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. I've had enough of struggling in the Matrix. Might as well struggle in a better place.... Or... Even better... Don't struggle! So I'll be on the road by next summer. Early retirement with not enough money...and alive and relishing each day instead of dreading it and constantly wishing it was 5:00 or Friday. Love your van. I got a 95 Japanese Toyota HiAce and it's coming along nicely. See you out there !
@jewelssylva3738 Жыл бұрын
I can't understand NOT wanting to go do van life at least for a while if you can. & I don't understand why people need to look sideways at someone who is embracing a different kind of life. I think almost everyone has something worth hearing. Josiah seems to be worth the time to listen.
@GreggSmith02 Жыл бұрын
So great to see this, Josiah. Signed one of the scared dudes you knew in tech.
@samanthacastle4192 Жыл бұрын
Give that pup a hug for me
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
Done and done. She’s next to me right now
@samanthacastle4192 Жыл бұрын
That girl is beautiful I rescued 2 I love dogs so much I seen her ears and face and just wanted to hug her ❤️
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
@@samanthacastle4192 She's pretty awesome. Got her in chile where I was trapped for 7 months during the pandemic
@charlottewilson4367 Жыл бұрын
You seem like a very happy man and that's what matters .. Nice Van !
@suzannecranford6819 Жыл бұрын
This is just plain awesome! 💚
@amygauger-wray8368 Жыл бұрын
What a great guy!!!
@MrTarrasque Жыл бұрын
10:30 the way the dog reactes when he says 'Loneliness was a thing'
@pinkladybikermamma3603 Жыл бұрын
GOOD OLD VW VANS.
@wirralwontshe7809 Жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen yet, more so because of this guys energy. ❤️
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
😅
@timwhite8878 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful van
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
thanks
@lorrieaustin4997 Жыл бұрын
Your van is totally awesome
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@aramebandari2259 Жыл бұрын
Great guy, Thanks for sharing your life with us
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
@ryanbellus283110 ай бұрын
This guy rocks.
@derrickclemons28629 ай бұрын
Cool van and an even cooler guy. Love the outlook, and the words of wisdom. God bless…
@robertdragoff6909 Жыл бұрын
You got a terrific rig, but I have 2 questions…… First, what kind of indoor plumbing do you have, besides the sink? Second, what’s the name of your travel companion? I’ll look you up and see the mods you’ve done to your Vanagon l. As a nomad it seems you have everything under control.
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
No indoor plumbing and her name is Rona
@markusfrey4256 Жыл бұрын
You just got a new follower!
@2Ply789 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tour! Thanks!
@donnab9015 Жыл бұрын
Terrific video! Thank you and hope to see more!
@frankbalazs88168 ай бұрын
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE TRAVELING BY AUTO!!!!❤
@TinyHomeTours8 ай бұрын
We're surely biased, but we think it's a pretty fun way to see the world too! 😊
@nicolestewart Жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome.
@tomstephens2689 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Lot's of wisdom on life.
@NathantheRealtor Жыл бұрын
Nice video! We saw your van closing day at Meadows-now I wish I’d stopped and said hi!
@tynitahaines4012 Жыл бұрын
Great van.
@RileyDoesLife Жыл бұрын
Yay josiahhhh!
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
Hey Riley!
@dawnsmith4275 Жыл бұрын
Awesome human, cool van!
@Vandrewmartyndude Жыл бұрын
Needs more b roll of Barb traveling thru landscapes imo
@NomadicIsaac Жыл бұрын
Great tour!
@stationtavern8527 Жыл бұрын
Nice vehicle, lovely dog!!
@frankbalazs88168 ай бұрын
I'm 100% into camping in our Travel Trailer but I want to sell my Corvette and get a Westfalia van!!! There's a Beautiful 82 2 tone blue one fully restored!!!$29k?? Frank Ohio...❤
@timgainnes5534 Жыл бұрын
great color van
@ryanbellus283110 ай бұрын
Did he call his dog “Rona”? 😆 haha
@davea6314 Жыл бұрын
Tell me more about the "Star Link" service.
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
It rules. On it right now in Baja
@Camp_Runamuck Жыл бұрын
@@JosiahRoe good to know it works in Baja . I’m thinking I wouldn’t need much of a phone plan with Star Link and you wouldn’t need a end reach or one of those type devices
@raysun2be Жыл бұрын
Nice van, nice guy. Really loved the fear quote, leather tool holders and the big Bluetooth speaker. Do you keep the speaker outside when it rains? Good tour, thanks!
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
Yep I do. The Soundboks is largely waterproof
@raysun2be Жыл бұрын
@@JosiahRoe Nice!
@robertwhite9898 Жыл бұрын
Awesome 😎 cool home on wheels
@cobieandp5706 Жыл бұрын
I've subed you. So nice to watch a vid of a basic van. Of course its You and your great outlook that made me watch from start to end. Im just refitting my new van..it will be basic. Nothing fantastic but usable. Much appreciated watch. Love from me Cobie dog Tom cat and England xxx
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
Basic?
@cobieandp5706 Жыл бұрын
@@JosiahRoe lol..sorry ..thats my east ender london talk..no offence meant. What i should have said was...I have watched so many van fitouts looking super duper fantasticO. Yours looked logical praticle comfy. (Whats needed ) I love your attitude regards ...dont allow the fear of doing something stop you from doing it. Too many allow fear of what Could go wrong...take control. I loved your chat, your show around and your ..live life..attitude. Basically 😊
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
@@cobieandp5706 ah got it, and thanks! Yeah I got a van to explore!
@brandonstockton4289 Жыл бұрын
Dude I live in fort Collins with a bus too. Hope to see you around!
@backcountryboondockers4 ай бұрын
Would like to see an update
@jozsefpeter2889 Жыл бұрын
Woww cull
@pollyannapositive9192 Жыл бұрын
Is that a 4 wheel drive van?
@JosiahRoe Жыл бұрын
Nope! Hoping to get a rear locker in it soon
@dta973926 ай бұрын
Hi I have a 82 also ( love it) I had some heavy duty struts put on the pop top/ have a Thule storage bin on top/. I am having a bear of a time closing it when open/ I notice your struts are backwards from mine/ is There reason for that? (maybe I need to reverse mine? thx
@leilal8053 Жыл бұрын
I would prefer the original fridge instead of that humongous chest-fridge that takes up so much of what is already limited floorspace.
@2005CessnaPilot Жыл бұрын
I've heard that replacing the original fridge with a trucker fridge is a great upgrade and uses less energy.
@crew0791 Жыл бұрын
what chairs did you mention fit in the luggage rack?
@chozaman Жыл бұрын
✊🏻
@tyraclark52944 ай бұрын
🤍🤍🤍💫
@pamelaarthur4973 Жыл бұрын
Can you put your contact info again Instagram and other things you mentioned
@randominternetuser2888 Жыл бұрын
Surprising that an 82' has only been on the road 6 years 🙄 Try working on your titles.
@wildsage Жыл бұрын
He’s been living in it full time for six years. 🤷🏼♀️
@BobV854 Жыл бұрын
Great video Josiah. Should be seeing you in Baja in a couple weeks.
@chozaman Жыл бұрын
Hi Josiah! Thank you for your excellent and highly inspiring video. May I trouble you for your Instagram ‘address’ as I didn’t quite hear it? Very best wishes and hope to catch you on the road one day. 🙏