What the Hail? A stormy spring campout with our Vanagon in the Oregon Coast Range

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Жыл бұрын

This time we head back towards Tillamook to find camp high up on a ridge in the rain and fog. We make some home made chili for dinner before battling some hail on the way out the next day.
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@michaelkurz9067 3 ай бұрын

GREAT V.W. camper and video:)

@ThatBaldwinLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Nate

@johncrisp6683 Жыл бұрын

I had one of those jackets! Yes, in the 80’s

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah!! Nate

@JackStolz Жыл бұрын

I just spent six months outside in the snow and rain working on my first westy (84 1.9) and spring springing, and your new upload just got me so excited to finally use the thing!

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

Awesome! What all did you do to it? Any big adventures planned? nate

@JackStolz Жыл бұрын

@@ThatBaldwinLife since I’ve never had a vanagon before it was a lot of looking at the Bentley and figuring out misfires (thought it was stuck lifter, turns out there was a slice in the intake boot) welding panels in, new gas tank and vapor tanks, new ignition lock and switch, new shift linkage, cooling system flush (almost impossible to get all the gunk outta that system) about 1 million miles of unused wiring from the AC cabinet… you name it man. I’m still so anxious when I drive it. I’ve even got a whole closet full of parts with us at all times haha 😂

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

Nice work! The more you drive it, the more confident you will get in taking it to remote areas. It may take some time to work through all the kinks, but you'll have great adventures getting there! We have a ton of spares and I still wouldn't mind having more sometimes! nate

@JackStolz Жыл бұрын

@@ThatBaldwinLife appreciate that Nate! I’ll keep sending it!

@JackStolz Жыл бұрын

Dude I was dying watching you hammer in the tent spikes!!

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

Man I couldn't hit that thing if my life depended on it! nate

@dta97392 Жыл бұрын

Fun in Oregon/ ya never know here in the spring time (weather) 😂

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

For sure! We were hoping to get up higher on the mountain but guess we will have to wait a few more months. nate

@quickdogproductions 5 ай бұрын

I must say you did a wonderful job editing that story. Love the cutaways and especially the drone footage. My wife and I spent two months in the Olympics in our '86 Westy and this video reminds of that trip.

@ThatBaldwinLife 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words! Nate

@vcxz03 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you have good brakes! Let me know when you make it to Chicago.

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

We have excellent brakes and needed them going down that hill! nate

@HellenicVanagonTheSyncroHeresy 8 ай бұрын

The Syncro power! The Syncro Heresy

@ThatBaldwinLife 8 ай бұрын

Our van is 2wd 😁 Nate

@kimhorton6109 10 ай бұрын

Hang onto that woman. She’s a keeper. I’ve been looking at the ARB awning with the extra front cover. Looks killer for rain.

@ThatBaldwinLife 10 ай бұрын

Nancy is the best! Awing's are so nice in all weather, so much more usable room nate

@paulbaldwin9906 Жыл бұрын

Another great adventure altho bit of an embarring moment for the son of a carpenter with those pegs? Love y'all.

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

Yeah a bit embarrassing for sure! I got it done though 😄

@Camping_route 6 ай бұрын

It's a very nice video, good luck

@ThatBaldwinLife 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Nate

@MrZodac 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful Video and nice impressions. Greetings from Germany.😊

@ThatBaldwinLife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! nate

@planetmarrs5239 Жыл бұрын

Setting here thinking...... I wonder what the Blaldwin's have been up to, and bang this video pops up...... thanks for thinking of me.....

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

You're always on our mind 😁 Heading to Syncrofest here soon! nate

@planetmarrs5239 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatBaldwinLife If you ever need a place to stay or work on your Bus, just jerk my chain....

@planetmarrs5239 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatBaldwinLife Syncrofest is just down the road from where they are going to have Decend on the Pininacles......

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

Yep, we will be there as well. Lot's of Cali traveling for us in May! nate

@chuckb6691 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Only been out once this year in my 73 Westy. Still working on my 83 1/2 Westy. Hopefully soon some adventures of my own. Take care and best wishes.

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck. What are you doing to the 83? Weather's getting nicer, time to take the old 73 out on some adventures! nate

@chuckb6691 Жыл бұрын

@@ThatBaldwinLife it sat for over 10 years before I bought it last fall. Pretty much going over everything. New radiator, water pump, thermostat, coolant and hoses. Going through the brakes, etc... Needs new canvas. Rebuilt and rejetted the carbs on the 73. Adventure time awaits.

@ThatBaldwinLife Жыл бұрын

Glad you are bringing the van back to life, nice work nate

@CKcreate Ай бұрын

What fridge do you have? I’m considering getting rid of mine since I always have to carry a cooler to carry enough food anyway. Yours looks like it has a lot more space.

@ThatBaldwinLife Ай бұрын

It is a TruckFridge 65 quart unit. We had an ARB fridge for a while but it took up so much space on the floor. We did an install video for the TF65 if you look under our How To section. Thanks! Nate

@emppowersportsandmarine6270 3 ай бұрын

Is your Westy a 2WD or a Synco? Man that is a capable van. I am looking to purchase one. Any advise?

@ThatBaldwinLife 3 ай бұрын

Our Westy is 2wd. Like any old car, make sure you know what you’re getting into and an owner with good records can save some headaches. I like the 1987-1991 for the 2.1L engine and grey interior better than the 86 and older. Good luck! Nate

@traviskoh999 16 күн бұрын

Were there bears?

@ThatBaldwinLife 16 күн бұрын

No bears in that part of the coast range

@elchupacabra2000 8 ай бұрын

What engine do you have in your Vanagon? That definitely doesn't sound like a WBX?

@ThatBaldwinLife 8 ай бұрын

Yea it is a 2.2L WBX built by Rocky Jennings. Ratio rockers, cam, etc with a GoWesty exhaust. Nate

@tobynelson5188 7 ай бұрын

Is that a Synchro? Sorry newbie here

@ThatBaldwinLife 7 ай бұрын

Our Westy is a 2wd, thanks for watching!! Nate

@zakariaben7510 3 ай бұрын

Hello, my friend, I live in North Africa I also have a Volkswagen T3, but it is worn out. I will start repairing it, and then the next destination is Europe. This is my dream. I have a friend named Muhammad Jamal Talib, and he is a KZfaqr who took this trip before me. He really took a risk. If you want, I will give you the address of his video and give me your opinion.

@ThatBaldwinLife 3 ай бұрын

Get that T3 repaired and back on the road! 😁. Yes, put a link to his KZfaq in the comments! Nate

@zakariaben7510 2 ай бұрын

@@ThatBaldwinLife kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbyTq62Zyrm6mp8.htmlsi=gFB5-pYknmdMU9Ac

@zakariaben7510 2 ай бұрын

@@ThatBaldwinLife Here you go, my friend. He made a series of videos when he went on his trip to Europe. I hope you say hello to him 🫡✨🩵