our 1987 Westfalia Vanagon VAN TOUR | one year later

Sound proof those tinny doors and you’ll be happy you did. Cheap and easy to do for a great result.

So clever handling of the limited space. Very useful video! Thumbs up

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That HUMONGOUS chest fridge that takes up most of the limited floor space would be the 1st thing to go 4 me. I like the original front-opening fridge. That BIG water jug would have to be replaced as well. I like you kept the original RED paint at least. Love the hanging wardrobe. 👌

Love this! Have y’all figured out a safe/good way to travel in your vanagon with your baby? We are looking at getting a Westy and have a baby on the way so not really sure how the car seat situation would work.

Finally, a fellow ‘87 Westy clone! Our “Roo” bus (I’m a transplanted Sydneysider with OZ/USA citizenship), is the same garnet red colour as yours with automatic transmission and power steering. I have thrashed shoulders — a stick is too challenging to shift, and without power steering, you might as well keep the shoulders lubed with cortisone! That aside, we also removed the fridge for more storage — much better use of space so we also have a portable. We have the original engine, though rebuilt at 280,000 miles with a rebuilt transmission as well. And yup, the original pop-top canvas is replaced with the same GoWesty as yours. Long haul driving puts my stomach in knots, LOL…I must be a glutton for punishment! At 14 mpg to the gal. and $6+ per gal; CRIKEY, eh?! But what the hell, despite Roo’s quirks and prop-plane interior noise as he struggles to come close to 65 on the freeway, the minute someone pulls along side me and flashes a beeg arse smile and a peace sign bigger than me steering wheel, my ol’ Hippy persona takes over and I smile back with a high better than the ol’ days diggin’ whitchetty grubs out of the red earth surrounding Uluru! Nice vid Lady Jillaroo!…you did good!..just subscribed! Cheers! :-)

If you haven't upgraded to a T3 AntiSway bar, and HD links, it is well worth it. Makes driving on those lifted springs a lot nicer. Also the center console by VanLife is worth the extra money. Get the configuration with 4 cup holders. That way you can store two water bottles and two mugs/drinks. It gives you some lockable storage inside the van.

U have a baby?

Best thing to do is get one with blown motor for a better price and drop the Subaru conversion. VW is so Crap.

Lemme know when you wanna sell 😘

Glad to see you still have the van, that's what drew me to your channel in first place. I like that you have kept it fairly simple. Like M Power below I also have a 81 air cooled.

Your video is very good

...I've been watching your videos since when you were doing the VJ video search over 10 years ago wow! how time flies

We miss you!

It looked retro and nice. I would divide it into small areas to restore or upgrade.

All of that in that "tiny" vehicle is highly impressive ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

We are thinking about traveling in the USA with this kind of a van. But where do you shower? We are from Europe and we don't know if there are a lot of possibilities in the USA. We know there are camping places. But everyone tells us, they are very expensive. So, how have you manage that an how expensive is it really?

Hey Nadine, ur videos are really adventurous and entertaining.I am 18year old now, and I am creating a Bucketlist.Can you pls suggest something to add on it? 🙏

Great vlog thanks

Go to work !!!!!!Still begging? Phew.

Very nice

Love the build, Clifford looks great!!

Nadine dude can u donate me ?

That's far too cramped. I wouldn't sleep up in that bunk, but rather put our clothes up there and sleep in the back of the van.

I am an American, so 60km is like 30mph right?

where did u go to look for westfalia? and how much it cost you

I like I like

roof top & kitchen galley ❣️❣️❣️

Here since 2016

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Great to know how you guys are doing after a while. I'm particularly interested in your battery charger when you're hooked to shore power. What brand and model is it. We have a 90 Westy, and I've been looking for a decent battery charger. Do you have and auxiliary battery?

Heard you shut the drivers door. I would suggest a insulation/sound deadening project this winter.

I went with a Truckfridge because I still wanted the floor space. I use it for a shoe mat so the van stays cleaner.

Nice Vanagon! We have an 86! I installed a new radio I think i was a waste 😂 cant hear anything when driving 😂

Hey, how do u bring it to Canada? I would love to go to Canada for married my beloved but i don't know if is possible to go with my house on wheels. ♥️

Is AC a must for a Westfalia?

Looks amazing Nadine! I love it! I saw one driving past me the other day, but yours looks much better🥳

It is really cool to see how much Clifford has evolved over the past year! I'm sure he is ready to go out on some adventures again soon, or at least after the winter!

It’s amazing how self-reliant you guys are. Awesome video

Upgraaaade! :-D

i love yalls westie lol

What a nice video my dear. It’s just superb, pretty enough.🤩😂
I am so thankful to you for uploading such amazing videos, which filled our heart with beautiful pictures!!!!❤🧡💯

wow cool van I love VW and been watching you for a long time good call

Great tour! it felt like airplane cabinet design to me, keep up the good work!

Have you been figuring out configurations for when you start camping with your little one or are you going to wait a bit before trying that particular adventure? :)

That is just the best camper van I have ever seen. You definitely made the right choice. The only thing I have issue with is the auto box, but that's because I'm British. We just love being able to rev out the engine to accelerate and get up hills, and leave autos for little old ladies.