Winter Camping In a Van – 2022 – Living The Van Life
Winter Camping In a Van – 2022 – Living The Van Life
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Back to the roots of some good ol winter camping in the 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper van. This van is where my van life journey began some 12 years ago on February 1st, 2011. In this video I take the ol Vanagon out for a winter camp session up in the snow like old times.
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Stunning
The best one.
I like this van much better than the Sprinter.
All LTVL content is amazing, but these winter videos are the ones I love the most. So peaceful and cozy.
Great Cinematics man..
17:57 this drinking vessel looks to me very much like aeropress go part.
Your videos are fabulous…keep them coming.
Too much show for a campfire. 😅. Use gas and that’s all
This is great !
Love the video? What kind of tire chains did you use or have had good luck with? What is the brand of camp saw? Thank you 🙏 Nick
OMG, his little snow shoes 🥹
Merry Christmas ⛄⛄
This is how life should be
An easier method to your cotton balls and Vaseline is literally just carry a tub of Vaseline and some toilet paper… The toilet paper works double duty.. and all you need to start the fire is a sheet or two of the toilet paper in a glob of the Vaseline.. The Vaseline is what’s flammable, not the cotton and/or toilet paper. Which it is but not as..
I’ll be completely honest, I lost interest in your channel after you got the new rig… There’s just something about old vehicles that new ones just don’t have. I get that the Sprinter is better in every measurable aspect, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the old Westie.
Good to see the Vanagon again, amazing videography Chad!
Hi, Chad. What’s the name of your campfire bowl? Where can I buy it?
video shooting quality like a documentary…
Brilliant video 10 out of 10
Wow, what a view! 👍👍👍
5:14 Your temp light is flashing. On my Syncro it does that even though coolant levels are ok. Might be just the sensor.
Its the old van haha
First class vlogger you are ❤️❤️❤️
a magnificent visual feast. thank you Chad 👍
Hey Chad, loving version 1 and 2 of your van life!! Seriously beautiful winter scenery, cruising down the snowy roads to great sounds, warmth of a fire, company of a gorgeous dog, some yummy food washed down with a good brew in a classic campervan – that’s epic!
It’s humid and wet here , lush green scenery at the edge of the world and summer just starting to kick in. She’s going to be a “stinker” (Kiwi slang for a stinking hot and humid summer) Gearing up for days of great company and stuffed guts for Xmas although taking it real slow as having recovered from two major surgeries (life threw me a few big unexpected curved balls – I guess life adventures comes in all shapes and sizes- grateful to have come out the other side and grateful for your adventures to keep me inspired)
Here’s to you 🥃 and to awesome more of Living the Vanlife adventures!
Been Missing this van long time .
He Chad what’s your favorite whiskey? Lol
Dude, That video was epic!
The meal looks great next time put some honey on the fish
I love the Westfalia!!!!!!
Just found these videos, awesome film work! What type of dog is that, she’s a beauty!!
Nice to see the good old Volkswagen Westfalia enduring winter again! But I love both your vans!👍💯❤️
Aww. Video was great and the comments full of love here. Wow. So many wait for your content. Great work
I love your Volkswagen videos Chad. Apart of it your videos always remain just phenomenal. ❤️
What happened to your new van?
Glad to see you’re finally back, man!
Beautiful
I love your VW T3 upgrades such amazing camping ride
love your channel I think you are incredible in what you do. The music 🎼 in this video is beautiful where can I find it ? My best wishes and stay safe thank you for these films 🎥 🎞 🎦 🎬 📽
Enjoyed the old rig. Cheers
I makes no odds to me which van you use Chad. However, I dont think some of the viewers realise the power and efficiency of lithium batteries especially when you have all the film kit you use. Your Sprinter is more set up for filming. There’s a video of your set up inside the Sprinter. It must be hard work making those films and I am a believer of making things as easy as possible and not harder. I found it fascinating how you built the Sprinter and you gave me inspiration to build my own. I used your videos to make my electrics board the same as yours with the ply and tweed fabric.
Inspired.
Another great one under the belt I like the new puppy he was scared the boogeyman was going to get him as always looks like a great time I like the salmon steak what kind of whiskey was that what was that scotch either way it looks like a great time with the campfire thanks man love the work
Awesome vlog Mr Chad your edeting background music or cinatography is next level love you and respect you from India 🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Chad, did you ever change your batteries to Lithium in the vw ? I’d love to live where you are, with your vast open spaces and choice, its tight here in the uk.
Your cinematography is incredible!
To be sure, the Westfalia is a nice van!
Great photog ! No! Incredible!
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻.
🌦💧😊✌🏻🔑 🇨🇦.
New dog?
2:17 to 2:46 is pure majestry. Like the joy of sitting in the shade of a tree in the late afternoon. Chad, please share the music with us too…
Awesome video👍👍