You can see he's proud of his van as well he should be! Hope he makes great memories on his trip. Thanks for another unique tour!

I wish we could get new Westfalias and VW vans here North America. Great rig! Great review! Bravo.

He is so happy to give a tour about is awesome bus and he told us about ever detail in bus Thank you Patrick and Chris for giving us this tour 😄😄👍👍👍👍

This is awesome!!!! I like to see people .. especially younger people who love and take care of the vintage stuff .... he also seems to have a great attitude .. I hope he has a safe and a great trip

I LOVE that he kept a lot of the original 70s decor. It brings me back to my childhood!

As a kid an aunt/uncle had a vw bus and I fell in love back then... priceless here with original upholstery and all!

Wow. Threw me back to my youth with this one! Thanks for sharing Chris. Happy trails from Houston, Texas! Thanks Patrick. You find the best people and their campers! I love it! 😎✌️🤙🤘😎

Fond memories I had one of these in late 70’s. On windy days on a bridge it’s like being in a box kite

Patrick good morning from Godley Texas, Thanks for introducing us to Chris. It's amazing to see these old campers still being utilized for their intended use. Happy travels to Chris. Stay safe and 😷 up when appropriate.😉

Great van Chris, happy safe travels, can almost feel the excitement of a road trip, thanks for another great video Patrick

My parents had one when I was a kid. I don't recall a lot but I have a picture with us by it. All seven of us at the time. Dad use to find places to have picnics and go swimming in the creeks. Hope this guy has a good trip. Thanks for the share.

I lived in my old 1970 Vw bus for over 2 years wish I still had it but I'm now going to buy another one Lots of memories

Best wishes for a safe & completely awesome trip. My grandfather loved his VW camper but - he drove it from NJ to Alaska & back. And he & my sister drove from NJ to Acapulco. I got to go to Maine with him. Good memories!!

Aww! I miss mine! same color, 1978, used to wedge my skis under the pop up. loved the windows to sleep safely not worrying if anyone could get in when they were open. Good tour, thanks

Heat in a VW bus? What a concept! I had this identical van and drove it for years back in the day. Glad to see one still running and so well loved.

That bus is gorgeous. I love the way he's kitted it out, even if it sounds like it was a heck of an adventure!

Neat old Bus, cool video. Thanks NJODA!

I'm in love..with the van..the only thing better would be the mystery machine from scooby doo.

We had a '72 that we bought new, off the lot. The top used to be hinged in the front with the luggage carrier in the back. Also, no engine access from inside with ours - what a PITA! Lack of power was not a lot of fun as well. I remember spending a lot of time with the accelerator pedal "glued" to the floor as semi trucks beared down us; then down shift, down shift... Not really designed for cold weather I believe especially with those jalousie windows... Ours also came with a gasoline heater and a free standing tent that attached to the rain gutter outside the slider which I think we still have.

We had a green 78 pop up. My parents took us from northern California to Santa Tomas Mexico in that thing. My best memories are in that bus

Pretty cool RV my brother actually had one of those. Used to travel all around with it.

Love the build! The pop-top makes a big difference!

I also have a 1977 vw bus westfalia in the same color in original factory condition that’s been in my family for many years.

Awesome! Love the van and your adventurous spirit!

These westfalia vans are very well planned out for the size. It sparked some creativity in me, and a 1969 Volkswagon transporter can also be made into a camper. You can turn the back seat into a toilet and shower, then either build a box for the bed or put a pop up camper on top with a mattress, is what I would do. This would be awkward full time, but the addition of a shower and toilet is a game changer.

That goes that New Jersey Adventure van again a second time.😆😆😄😄😄😄😄

Looks cool! I love the color. Very 70’s for sure.

I like the way he proves that things work in the vehicle, he knows before hand that he needs to exert max force to get things opening/turning etc., good luck to him, I liked the comment of getting stuck in WAWA, ON, I have been marooned there several times in my travels, there must be a ton of people having this experience.

Love his camper, VW made great camper vans. He is a proud VW owner owner love it. They are classic vans. Everyone smiles and waves these vans just make you feel happy yeah they break down but doesn’t everything eventually. Everything in life requires maintenance

This is of my favorite ones I’ve seen so far. Most have that modern sheek design. This just looks like a stoners room. That’s how it should be, I really do love it.

Now this is a fucking tour!!!!! Every single details. I enjoy it. Gotta re-watch

VW camper vans have festivals over here (well until Corona hit) massive community 🤙🏼🇬🇧

Personally I am not a fan of pop tops but I can see how cool his bus is and how pleased he is with her.

Very cool! Wish him the greatest of luck and good times on his cross country trip.

My dream camper, had a 1964 vw mini bus , wanted the camper.

I’m obsessed with volkswagen vans this so awesome!

Olive is amazing. Happy and safe travels!

Cool bus, Buddy! I just drive our VW Camper today and it was a blast!

All these people have friends that help. Good people.

Wow that van was really nice, thanks for sharing, happy new years, hope you had a wonderful New years eve, and as always stay safe, safe travels, and God bless love ya Nancy

I owned a 1974 and then a 1977. Bought both new. He's not kidding about the fuel injection. When it ran, it ran GREAT! And when it stopped, it stopped DEAD!! The three worse parts of ownership was; the drivers seat and steering wheel position for long hauls. DC to Key West would kill your back. And the accelerator position. No cruise control: after ten hours of driving your shoe would remain bent. And finally, the VW heater. Pretty worthless. There's a small long floor vent between the drivers compartment and the camper area; you could shove you fingers in that thing when the heat was on full blast and still get frostbite. There was a closet where the spare tire well is in the back. And the space where he has his heater is the original spare tire well. Biggest issue with it being inside was that on a hot day the camper would smell like a hot tire. And I myself have wonderful memories of sitting on the luggage rack over the cab in the Florida Keys looking out over the moonlit ocean. Thanks. Great memories. (Oh, and 77 is as fast as I could get it to go.)

nice little tour . love that bus. love the plaid.

Very good this campervan, everything is in its right place. I liked this kind of small van, which is really very beautiful and pleasant to sleep in nature. Thanks for the video and take care both of you

Great video. Thank you.

Ah, memories. My very first car was a 1976 in the green color. But upholstery was same color. Upside, could just take off. Down side, top heavy so any little wind it was a fight to keep the van straight and not weaving all over the road.

Thanks Patric very cool VW Good luck on your trip sounds FUN I've owned several VW Bugs and Bajas easy to work on but if I was going on a road trip get AAA tow insurance just cuz Dang that fuel pump for the heater is noisy

Nice find Patrick. Happy New Year! Stay healthy and happy.

For an old vintage van it looks great. It looks big. However, it needs a little cleaning and pretty untidy but is great.

Awesome tour and refurbished bus

We currently are looking for Westafalla or VW right now for vanlife! Thank you for sharing!!!

Great DIY made I like it by the way that goes. The adventure van again I saw it..😅😄😃😆

Love the Video Patrick !❤️ Plz follow up with Chris after his trip ...

Great build happy trails and stay safe .

Absolutely gorgeous good job 👏🏻

Very nice vintage van great job 👍

Ooooh...it's the infamous 1700cc "Pancake" Engine. No wonder he keeps having engine problems! My folks had a 74 Westy and Volkswagen recalled the "Pancakes" and offered to swap out the "Pancakes" for a standard 1600cc engine. I would recommand a 1776cc which get the power and speed.

Watched part of the video, that is really cool.

The sink is 76 and up for westy, 74 and 75 had a cabinet behind the driver.... they made two campers interiors, the DELUXE had a stove and refrigerator, the other did not have the stove NOR a refigerator, it was just an ice box. 18 is good, I get 20 with Fuel Injection...cool a bus that runs !

loved the build

God this thing is so sweet. A modern version that's completely the same but with more horsepower and 4wd would be sick

"Good Stuff," merci. * I Remember Traveling Across Canada In A Volkswagen Van, With My Foster Parents When I Was A Teenager. Memories.

i owned a 1974 VW Westfalia a long time ago I loved it at first, but after all the problems and horrible driving, was so happy to sell it. Turning radius, braking, heat, snow all difficult. I prefer the simplicity of a motorcycle now..

They use to have aftermarket extended air intake ducts to help the cooling. Also saw louvered engine deck lid.

Awesome. I like the as it is condition.

Happy new year Patrick, cool van, wish him the best on his journey, seems like a cool dude... his curtains are backwards 😂

Amazing video thank you

What a cool rig!

Love it . Want 1 Like that

job on your high top of course I did my own myself.. in my camper trailer as I build it this spring I'm going to make my own high top also because if you bite manufactured they're going to pay a lot of money for it so very expensive.. this is exactly why DIY is the key guys DIY DIY hell yeah.😃

i really love the fact that the roof extends so you have more space to sleep,instead of the camper being bigger

Actually that's a great thought I have the Wave 3 heater.. because a good heater except in extreme cold like zero degrees or 5 degrees away from 10 degrees it doesn't work that much anymore so I'm going to try one of those blow heaters the blow a does that take no oxygen from your van is much better.. that's what.. I'm going to change my heater this spring. .

i had a 77 with racing stripes - good times!

Beautiful your equipment, congratulations. My dream is to live in a house like this

Старые бусы такие уютные, жаль новых таких нет, везде электронника нашпигована😢

THAT ONE is my dream car 💭

Great bus

Incorrect about the sink at 6:10, the DELUXE Westfalia's came with a sink and stove. My '77 pop top full Westfalia has the sink only, same interior as in the video.

This smaller original camper are beautiful- smart that he installed a diesel heater unit

Very cool 😊

My folks had a '69, went to South Dakota, it was a very cool van.

Awsome!

He living my dream

He loves his van. So do I.

😍😏♥️ I love it-

Love the Bug Buses

Good job

I also love Little Miss Sunshine!!!

Great tour. Love when people ind the right rig for them. BTW Patrick, love the look of your van. Where did you get it painted/wrapped? I’m down to one repair and probably replacing the water heater on my B190, then I’m going to make her pretty.

Hello Patrick, I am binge watching your videos getting ideas for next year when i can afford my Mini Caravan to travel our New Jersey and Pennsylvania then big trip in 2 years God Willing to Flagstaff Arizona. On the BLM LANDS. So getting new idea and dreams at 61 year's young. I live in Wildwood New Jersey i live my Apartment 55 and over Community with the State of New Jersey on the 10 Floor Not giving Up My Place Love It....I Am leaning alot from Your channel and others. His yellow Van is Cool.So nice. Ok Patrick great video as always.Take Care Be Safe and God Bless. Gloria Thee Learning Traveling Nomad In Waiting. ("Saving For a Mini Caravan to Become a Traveling Nomad in the Future.")........

That pop top and second bed would be useful for traveling with BF and Stepdaughter, so she can have her own sleeping space

Cool Man! :) Rich

Love camper

Sweet little Vanagon. The Westfalia was one of my favorites. Kudos to the great job he’s doing on Maintaining & improving on the van. LOL @ the just go around sign! 🤣 1 question: what was that clicking sound I was hearing inside the van?

Super

❤SICK BUS TOUR ❤

Hi....how can i get one of the vw small campers? Where are they located? How much do they cost?

Hi The bracket from GoWesty are installed wrong, they have a video in KZfaq showing how to install it. Also I recomend the awning on the other side of the bus, that is were is in mine bus and in my friends buses.

I wish i had one

I want one of these so bad

Nice VW bus, curtains will last longer if you turn them around since there hung up backwards. Just saying. Safe trip.