We’re Vanlifers Now!? - Trading Our Travel Trailer for a 1987 VW CAMPER VAN! (Maine)

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We’re trading in our travel trailer and becoming vanlifers! 🚐 But we’re not taking out just any van - we got ourselves a vintage 1987 Volkswagen Westfalia Vanagon and we're road tripping through Maine. Come take a full tour of this awesome camper van and watch us struggle to adjust to such a tiny home of wheels 😂
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@anthonykellner Жыл бұрын

I don't know what's more impressive... the amount of campers you guys go through, or the fact that you update the intro every time to reflect :P

@NZKiwi87 Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@lucaspatricio4651 Жыл бұрын

IKR. Agreed. It seems like each video is a new camper and new intro.

@vintagemoss9578 Жыл бұрын

What happened to the one they worked on? Any news on that?

@TsunamiKitten56 Жыл бұрын

@@vintagemoss9578 it broke down again :( the original mechanic has it now, and if it's a typical shop, it could take months to fix

@Richard-ro2fp Жыл бұрын

I feel it’s not in your best interest to point out minor flaws that can be fixed under warranty The company done you a great favor by what ever arrangement you made with them. Big ad, as they were entitled to for there effort. It really makes it seem as they owe you for taking and using their property. Entitlement runs deep in many parts of society. You just proved it once again !

@donstravelsandrants. Жыл бұрын

I know you said it's cold, but it looks really cozy. A big shout out to that woman Eileen for offering a warm place to stay.👍😊🇮🇪🇺🇲

@eileeninmaine333 Жыл бұрын

It was pretty cool that evening, I almost had to put on socks!!! I worried about you keeping warm, Maine is no joke, ya'll!!!

@kendrasdustyroad Жыл бұрын

Whoever does your intro animation has so much job security. 😅

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 they're essentially on the payroll at this point

@JoeandEmmaLee Жыл бұрын

😂 seriously though!

@natandjosh Жыл бұрын

If you find cash on the ground at a restaurant, it’s safe to assume it was meant to be left as a tip for wait staff.

@lesleyhughes3174 Жыл бұрын

🤔

@Camp_Runamuck Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@timothymcferron8902 Жыл бұрын

Be careful kids. The old (pre 90s) Westfalias are very addictive. They hold a special magic all there own. I'm an old guy that has owned 3 of these vehicles a 71, 75, and 83. I would love to have another. I've witnessed many people forever changed after owning one of these campers... Enjoy.

@AyeeeItsCam Жыл бұрын

I'm lowkey embarrassingly obsessed with how everything y'all rent/own is vintage! It's rare to see y'all with anything new or modern. It's funny cause I'm the exact opposite 💀😂

@JillianFlodstrom Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t have even attempted it, I just would have headed to Eileen’s house 🤣

@TheDisBeat Жыл бұрын

The great part is everyone thinking you guys have bad luck with campers but the reality is this is normal they break all the time like a boat. More you use the more issues. Love the content

@stevejenks8892 Жыл бұрын

The Fiver should go to the waitstaff, probably blew off the table

@heynadine Жыл бұрын

An '87 Westy!! Just like our old VW van Clifford :) they are soooo much fun!

@KeysWestys Жыл бұрын

Hey Nadine you should take one of our Westys down the Overseas Highway! @KeysWestys

@sugaray7435 Жыл бұрын

You guys make vanlife seem so easy, from changing vehicles to buying new stuff for each one everytime, it seems to gets expensive... But it doesn't seem to phase y'all either!!

@Skittl1321 Жыл бұрын

Weren't they given the black series?

@videofan1010 Жыл бұрын

Write offs.

@travelertrome8449 Жыл бұрын

For a second I thought you guys somehow swapped campervans with the Travel Beans again, getting their van in the UK! Lucy looks just like it, including that pop top! Btw...I'm feeling cold just watching you guys from the comfort of my warm living room! Eric - did anyone end up claiming that $5?

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

Oh boy, we definitely hope we can take their van out one day! This was a fun little excursion in the meantime though :) And nope - no one claimed it! 🤑

@KeysWestys Жыл бұрын

@@Theendlessadventure Come down to the FL Keys and take our 82 Cookie Monster blue Westy or our 1981 Cotton Candy pink Westy!

@ncjunkgoian Жыл бұрын

I've got a white 87 vw but with a fridge and stove. You can tell by the way your doors shut there's no insulation, they sound very tinny. It's cold but great if you have enough blankets. Great fun to drive.

@gaylemoore2784 Жыл бұрын

I know how cold it can get in that van! We used to have a 1980 Westfailia and we traveled many, many miles for about 10 years (from 2000 to 2010), but mostly always in the summer! I loved the Westy and our travels were never without adventure, as VW's always need a little tweaking here and there to keep them on the road! So, enjoy your time with her and I hope that she is good to you!

@lesleyhughes3174 Жыл бұрын

And the newer VW campervans and RVs still have issues. No improvements. I decided against one after advice.

@TheHighwayHare Жыл бұрын

Campervan with a pop up, in Maine, during the cold (freezing) weather.......you two are are either the bravest people I have ever seen or the craziest. Hope to see your continued adventures and hoping that you did not get frostbite!

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

Definitely the latter 😝

@annspires8380 Жыл бұрын

I haven't been watching for too long; but your new theme "Guess what we're driving"!!

@ThisWontEndWell Жыл бұрын

You are shoplifers now, you are going to have vans in the shop in every state 😆

@glennmartin346 Жыл бұрын

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF WESTIES!!! We had a vintage one that was a 1984. Ours had a full kitchen setup, fridge, two burner stove and a sink!! We always slept up top, although we NEVER traveled like the two brave souls that you are! I can say, when we get behind travelers now that are going SLOW on the highway, we no longer laugh...we relate! Enjoy!! And yes! They are known as a Westie! You've made me want to go back in time!

@jans3133 Жыл бұрын

Us, too! Our only way to get back to our Vanagon days is the Winnebago Solis which we now own. Just like the Westie owners, waving to other Solis owners is a requirement. Haha!

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

How fun! It'd be so much fun sleeping up top with the screens open. And next time we'll for sure get one with a full kitchen...but that'll be awhile since we'll never rent one again unless the weather's warm 🥶 This was a memorable but very ridiculous experience 🤣

@marilynmanetta1017 Жыл бұрын

NEVER HEARD ABOUT HONEY ON A PIZZA 🍕 IM ITALIAN AND THATS A NO NO 😂😂😂😂😂

@olejacobstalesen6558 Жыл бұрын

We had an '89, standard 5-seater with the 2.1 liter gas engine. Loved that car!

@MyBackyardScience Жыл бұрын

#VANLIFE 🤣. There's never a dull moment for you guys! 🙂

@waynecornwell2321 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for bringing us along!

@vonwesty3544 Жыл бұрын

You can get a diesel heater fitted to the van that'll keep you toasty. You can also get a roll of foil backed bubble insulation and make insulation panels for the windows and the pop top canvas.

@jenbarry5340 2 ай бұрын

Hey homies!! Ken and I Jen have a 1981 VW pop camper van! We are now restoring! Almost road ready🧡☮️

@SuperStarDIY Жыл бұрын

The last two videos have been incredibly funny you both are so entertaining. Thank you!💗

@Ash82Melb Жыл бұрын

PERFECT background music during the montage! Reminded me of the 80s so much I felt like downloading it. Then I realised it wasn’t actually a song! Anyway, awesome work, guys!

@annek1226 Жыл бұрын

OMG! He actually looks like he trimmed his hair! Well done Sir!

@funkytob Жыл бұрын

We are driving a Canada-Version of this in Germany. It is 32 years old and the dark blue brother of yours. Whenever you are in Germany again, come around and we can add some vanlife experience in the black forest area to your travel diary. By the way, originally the vanagon has a little spoilerlip in the front and that helps a lot against the wind sensitivity.

@joelmendoza2981 Жыл бұрын

Love every twist and turn of your endless adventure....

@maggieeldridge3809 Жыл бұрын

Interestingly enough, I’ve had a schnauzer named Clementine, a black lab named Ruby and a tortoiseshell cat named Lucy!

@kimhorton6109 6 ай бұрын

I have an ‘84 Westy that was so slow it couldn’t get out of its own way. I had a Subaru engine swapped out so now it’s as fast as a regular car and gets twice the mileage out of the 15 gallon tank. These vans are famous for being unreliable. I think they are fun to drive. I go to parks for three or four days a week that are just one day from home. Perfect for this old man.

@LeahandLevi Жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the episode 3 weeks from now "We're living in a CAR!?" haha

@seanhayden7719 Жыл бұрын

Hello friends always a pleasure keep them coming

@ariekiewiet7214 Жыл бұрын

The endless adventure aka the endless repairs😂

@ronnieking1133 Жыл бұрын

Good video 📸 injoy watching it keep it up!!!

@jeffdahl99 Жыл бұрын

Drove to Alaska and back in our '90 Westy. Spent nearly 6 months travelling up and back with our 5 year old! Was an awesome time!

@donEvans27 Жыл бұрын

Y’all keeping America working with repairs and eating. Adventure on!😂😂😂😂😂

@-RONNIE Жыл бұрын

Well I hope you're not frozen and that your luck with vehicles improve in the future. Nice spot for some drinks and food good that you saw a fan and found $5. If that ever happens to me in a restaurant I always give it to the staff to pay it forward.

@mhollick63 Жыл бұрын

whose idea was it to travel to Maine in November? Maine in June is lovely.

@spanish_fly10 Жыл бұрын

I truly enjoy these guys! They are hilarious 😂. Safe van life!

@lisamcgrath3132 Жыл бұрын

Always so fun watching y’all go with the flow & change things up. Can’t wait though for y’all to be back in Clementine🤗

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

Same! We're hoping getting her back will be our Christmas present 🤞🤞

@AgeCobra Жыл бұрын

Alison loves that truck.

@inthesun3884 Жыл бұрын

I feel the same way the lady did who stopped by your table. I’m worried about you freezing in that thing! I would do the same if I saw you out in our (completely opposite) side of the country.

@a.cioffi4256 Жыл бұрын

I'm just now watching this video. I'm so jealous that you are renting one of these! I'm so obsessed with the vw vanagon/bus/transporter!

@fluffydoodle1574 Жыл бұрын

VW Westphalia have a really nice Webasto heater built in.

@pauljensen3799 Жыл бұрын

You kids are a blast, thank you !

@robinstroud7941 Жыл бұрын

Just keep going! I love following you!

@lisefernstrom636 10 ай бұрын

I just bought a 1973 westefelia automatic camper van . I'm planning on living in it hopefully ready for next summer.

@jimmiehellstrom386 Жыл бұрын

Merry christmas u travelers🎉

@alohatvj Жыл бұрын

The VW is pretty nice 👌. Hopefully, you slept 😴 💤 well and we will see you next time ⏲️.

@samuelandrade9246 Жыл бұрын

Cool van, you should get a Buddy heater, runs on little bottles of propane. Make sure and crack a window. Have fun 😄

@mainewithturks9384 Жыл бұрын

omg us mainers are so generous!!! can’t believe you found a fan! hope you loved the state of maine! i know how you feel abt wanting to go to bed at 6🤣🤣 hopefully we run into you guys next time!

@RockinRandall420 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with Lucy! You two are amazing. 😊

@picklesontheroad Жыл бұрын

LOL it's crazy waiting for the next video from y'all! My dad had a VW camper van back in the 70's. I loved it, he traded it! We're still in Texas playing with new toys in our old RV, just posted a few new vids about new toys. Stay warm, we'll run into each other eventually!

@passingthroughtime3033 Жыл бұрын

Never got notified for this video. Love Maine ♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@matthewH6763 Жыл бұрын

We have a pop top VW in UK and have spent quite a number of nights with our bobble hats and no heating. We use a thermal wrap around the canvas to keep heat in. It's a true van life experience and hope you love it.

@keiross Жыл бұрын

New challenge unlocked: Different camper for each state 😬 (Love the video, you two were on great form ❤ )

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

We've actually been tossing that idea around...there are so many great campers out there - we'd love to try them all out! Glad you enjoyed this silly winter adventure 🥶

@buildanadventure Жыл бұрын

We love the van!!! Omg! You’ve got us window shopping for Volkswagens now 😆 Safe travels, y’all! -Ben and Ang

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

Right?! We have zero need for a VW campervan, but we keep window shopping for them too 🤣 That's why we love outdoorsy - we get to rent all sorts of silly vehicles and pretend like its our for the weekend 🚐

@SuperStarDIY Жыл бұрын

Your stamina and patience is impressive! I'm trying to use it to leverage my attitude. During the last week I have put up a portable garage that almost flew away in the Wind, sold it and replaced it with a heavy duty tarp that flew off last night. I'm headed to a big box store today to find another solution. I am almost at the end of my patience, but you guys keep me going!🙏💗

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

Oh no! Hopefully third time's the charm for you! We definitely feel your pain 👎

@SuperStarDIY Жыл бұрын

@@Theendlessadventure thank you so much! I am on Cover #3, aka Tarp #2. Let's see how this thing flies. No, I mean, LOL let's see how this thing goes! I'm making a video about it today or tomorrow. Appreciate you guys so much! 🙏 💘

@thanemcrae497 Жыл бұрын

We love you guys! Can't wait to see your next camper. lol

@mohammedadil2726 Жыл бұрын

Endless adventure… love you y’all 😍😍

@turnerdan53 Жыл бұрын

I prefer a heated mattress pad to the blanket as the heat raises up and is trapped under the blankets. I would have considered the $5 as a dropped tip.

@kellyjohnson3617 Жыл бұрын

I’ve slept in a van in the snow. Snuggling* together with an electric blanket should help. And layers of clothing help as well. My parents had a vw camper van. The only thing about camping in the cold is condensation. We’d wake up to wet sleeping bags cuz our breath would return to us as drips from the ceiling. Lol Thanks for sharing your winter adventure with us.

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

Oh ya, we noticed the condensation. Especially on the sleeping bag...it was just wet in the mornings 😅 Definitely not a fan of winter van life (without a proper heater) but it was a very memorable experience, at least!

@lisefernstrom636 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your video

@jamiejonesblog Жыл бұрын

i do like your VW Camper van. it is awesome. seems like you guys are having fun! keep it up.

@vonslagle Жыл бұрын

I ❤ when y’all slum it up a bit!

@AgeCobra Жыл бұрын

Good in rough roads and snow lucky you Globetrotters.

@LineUpTheStars Жыл бұрын

Props to you guys for making every camper, trailer, and van seem cozy. I don't know how you do it 😂

@blackbob3358 Жыл бұрын

I was looking at these two, thinking, where have i seen 'em before ? Oh yes, it's "The eaters" Everytime i saw them, they were scoffing ! Good luck with ya "new" moter, kiddo's. Must add, fab offer Eileen. x

@boxiebabe333 Жыл бұрын

You spent months upon months building out that beautiful vintage Clementine. I am not able to keep up by watching every single video of yours so I may have missed it, but when will you be back to the rig you sunk so much of your hearts and souls into?

@MissJudyJetson Жыл бұрын

Clementine is in the shop getting fixed still! They will be back in her when she's done getting repaired. I believe that she needed another engine but I could be mistaken.

@nikkiyanok599 Жыл бұрын

It's so crazy to see you guys in my hometown!

@jasontidwell6191 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see your VW adventures!! Kinda like the Bean s in UK. Now just need a baby in the mix! LOL!!

@charlenecastaldo3602 Жыл бұрын

You two are such a fun, adventurous, cute couple. So fun to watch all your videos. Please don't drink yourselves to death, though. Stay safe, stay warm. 🤗🤗 Eileen what a wonderful person you are.

@Jonhollywood69 Жыл бұрын

I'm doing the exact same thing right now in the cold. But some good advice with that jackery 500 there is a little heater on Amazon and it lasted about 4 hours. I actually just upgraded on Black Friday and got the 2000 pro so that should last all night. Here is what it's called. I actually got the jackery because of you guys. And it's been great so far. 350W Space heater, Wall Outlet Electric Space Heater as Seen on TV with Adjustable Thermostat and Timer and Led Display, Compact for Office Dorm Room.... Love the channel.

@JackStolz Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Maine!! I have a westy here in Portland and it’s been so awesome. Holler if you need anything

@TheEdelKampers Жыл бұрын

That is a really cute van but we need heat. Love your adventures. Stay warm. Mary 💕Fred

@andystreet1479 Жыл бұрын

stay warm guys

@eileeninmaine333 Жыл бұрын

I'm the woman you met in the Flight Deck who said you should come stay with me!!! I hope you kept warm! See how lucky Maine is for you - finding money on the ground in a brewpub!!!

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you again, Eileen! 🥰 In retrospect, we probably should have taken you up on your offer...it got so cold. Lovely to meet you! One day we'll come back and redeem ourselves in trivia!

@mikeanderson6522 Жыл бұрын

What a way to end. Freeze to death. Brrrr. Thanks for memories 😊.

@leohoward7282 Жыл бұрын

Great vlog guys

@gwynethglas-brown9171 Жыл бұрын

😅 reminds me of the travel Beans. Camper in the uk . 🙏🙏🙏 the electric blanket Kept you both cosy . Hows Clementine doing ? Safe travels. Have a Good weekend 🥰

@jml4774 Жыл бұрын

Get two electric blankets! One for the bottom and one for the top! Fellow New Englander here.

@citydesk4527 Жыл бұрын

Are you going for the record number of campers in the repair shop?

@LeifTheden Жыл бұрын

Welcome to club! I wouldn't trade my Vanagon Westy for anything...except for another one!

@cliffordwcritesii1753 Жыл бұрын

Hello I had a new 1976 run good but heater is not good and becareful in the wind. But it was a lot of FUN.

@chrislayne3765 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Ohio. My wife and i love the channel and the adventures. We also love to road trip when we can. We don’t have an rv though, or a pull behind camper, or a funky pop top van haha. We usually just hotel it or tent camp during the right seasons. We also enjoy checking out all the local breweries in the small towns we travel. Stay safe on the road!!

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

Hey, as long as you're out exploring, sleep in whatever you'd like! At least with hotels you're guaranteed heat/ac, showers and a warm bed 😅

@fbr65 Жыл бұрын

Electric blankets are the secret to happy winter van life 😃

@garulusglandarius6126 Жыл бұрын

That 5 bucks you found Eric was mine ! I was in Britain at the time, haven’t left Britain for years but I assure you it was mine 😂🤣😂 great video as always guys. Have fun and stay safe ! Best wishes from Britain 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

@cynthiadickey3055 Жыл бұрын

U guys have fun body heat ,I once found a $50 blowing in the dump YES I picked it up and kept it

@judithgreen3689 Жыл бұрын

So cute how excited you two got over the vintage van. It seemed like you were ready to endure any inconvenience just to bask in Lucy’s charm and smell. It seems like whoever is working on Clementine has had her for a long time. But, agree vintage suits you more than your modern black and white van. I was impressed with the newer van; but, if it’s going to break down - might as well go vintage. Plus, with Lucy you can make that quick getaway if the “knock” ever happens!

@lauralarson3490 Жыл бұрын

Haha OMG now VW vintage, also my son was a July 1987 baby. Brings memories rolling back to my own Europe VW Van tour days. 🔥 We used a Hot Water bottle for the feet on those cold frozen Scandinavian Wintery nights while cruising through Norway 🇳🇴 & Sweden🇸🇪 ! The VW has an interesting layout. Great Vlog!!

@Theendlessadventure Жыл бұрын

Oh that's a great idea! Definitely remembering the hot water bottle trick for future freezing stays 🙌🥶 We barely survived a few nights at the start of winter in Maine, I can't imagine what a Scandinavian winter van trip must have been like 😮

@oldworldobserver Жыл бұрын

I’m from Maine! You guys should consider going to Acadia National park and the Victorian mansion in Portland (I saw you drive past it in this video lol).

@gregyohngy Жыл бұрын

I bought an XL heating pad for cold nights when camping.

@texasproud3332 Жыл бұрын

There is probably a gfci ahead of that gfci in the circuit that’s tripped

@robertclubs9908 Жыл бұрын

It's all about fun.

@suzannehawkins383 Жыл бұрын

cute little van!! coincidentally I lived as a child in Werl, Westphalia Germany.

@drlong08 Жыл бұрын

Westphalia..Westfailia...Westfalia.sounds like a quaint village in Hertfordshire.....or Germany. That's not much of a camper with NO mini kitchen. A lot of them did so wondering what model that is. Wow! You should do a "It's in the RV repair shop channel!! Wait... you already do. Time to start rockin' some DYI skills or you are going to be very poor. Reminds me of the scene in "Vacation" where the Clark Griswold asks, "how much is this gonna cost?" and the burly mechanic says, "how much you got...." I do enjoy you trying out all these different RV's!!