I remember driving my Dad’s VW Bug in the Jersey snow way back in ‘77. I was 17 and it was a blast. Love the videos!

A like for the PSA

Totally off topic, but yesterday I was driving over Snoqualmie Pass here in Wa State.. There was a little snow, and the signs said "Chain up or pay up..$500 fine" for semi- trucks. The pavement was mostly bare so obviously most truckers pushed on through.. lol.. There was a SWARM of Highway Patrol ticketing Truck drivers $500 for not chaining up on bare pavement.. Totally a CASH GRAB.. Im not even a truck driver and was infuriated.. Carry on.. lol

Too much bla bla!! 😮

Dang, I hear you living at my studio parking lot in my van. Some nights are real cold.

Liking the daily videos and the westy, got a 81

Good for you! That’s a great rig you have! Ido hope you stay warm and toasty during these cold winter nights! 👍

You could add an electric fuel pump and not bleed.

Another great video...

Yout lectures are great. Another fun day in the snow.

Eek! Turning the diesel off to fill up! Let that baby runnnnn!

You can winter camp without 4WD, I did it while nomading in a tent and Toyota Tacoma. You’ll have to be handy with a shovel, and you’ll have to park no further from the main road than you’re comfortable shoveling.

respect the hell out of you man- ^ i been ther - its not easy ---- ur videos are great--- thank you

Digging this channel! Makes me want to get a diesel Westy to take last minute adventures (armed with my little bit of VW knowhow from my Beetle days)! If you could do it all again, would you go for a diesel or gas engine? Spare parts hard to come by?

Thanks for putting forth the effort of daily videos, I get tired just watching them. I daily a Syncro, but never really need the features because I live in moderate weather Tennessee.

Loved this! Definitely agree with testing gear before you need it. Can’t wait to see the build out next summer!

You have it SO GOOD , compared to so many others… 2025 the year of Being Humble…GL

With a set of good tires, gearing, and a bit of practice, there's not a lot thatva 2WD can do as good as a 4WD

I feel like you could get a job as a cabana boy in warm weather and make more money. I had to turn on my heater blanket just watching your video.

while Toyota might be more reliable, why is it only getting 20-25mpg? doesnt the TDI do better? i get 33mpg with my 1.6D but its slower than molasses. 🤣

I've got a 1989 super custom here in the uk planning on taking it round Europe next year, can't wait it's even got a factory kettle and ice cube maker 😊

I use vrederstein all-weather tires on my 1991 Westy and have had great results in the snow. Might also help that I have a Peloquin LSD too. While living in Estes Park Colorado for over 40 years I've only had to use tire socks twice. They work wonderfully and don't beat up your tires like tire chains will. Can't believe more van owners don't use tire socks!

that "little hill" of which you speak prevented me from enjoy free hot springs all last year, I would not take my 10lbs of rear wheel drive down there by myself

How does one have energy to work full time, and make regular youtube videos. 😂 I mean unless you have a relationship with big pharma

yes, the answer is yes and that is what I am saving up for

Nice

Nice

I got stuck on an iced over mountain switchback by a frozen waterfall in early spring. My snow chains were conveniently located somewhere else in storage. I had to dig myself a path out of the ice with a small poop shovel. Good times.

Beauty about camping. You go to bed early and get up early and make the most of the day!

Just shows you how good chains really are well done go the 2wd 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Love me a breakfast burrito with hot picante sauce!

Do you have a Peloquin Differential installed?

Good job mate keep the pennies rolling in for your next big adventure 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I like your van.. Because you have everything inside.. After all you can fix it anyway.. If anything could happen.. Rather than any van.. And it's cute.. And organize..

Having lived my entire life in Northern New England, I have never seen anyone running chains and we get a lot of snow. Did have studded At2's on my Tintop and that did alright in snow. My quattro I have all season year round and that thing is like 6" off the ground and have yet to get stuck. BTW Cameron sounds like I envision Elvis would, especially in the dark at hot spring, lol. Hang in there!

what size tires/ what chains are you using? I'm getting ready to take my 2wd Adventurewagon out to Utah and need to get some chains for it. I really wanna do a 4wd swap in it for the peace of mind TBH. Loving all the videos!

I have half a syncro van, (put a syncro trans in a 2wd van and never finished the front) I lived in the van in Colorado for 3 years as well as 1 year in a regular 2wd Westy. A 2wd Westy will do quite well in snow. Only time I got suck in snow was because I got iced in on the side of the street overnight. Had to use a hammer to bust the ice to get out. (I still drove it out on its own) On both vans I used Hankook AT tires

Enjoying the one per day. Ty

Snow tires do a world of difference. Definitely air them down too

Amazing video I think you need a 4WD for the winter for exploring.

Enjoy life, which it looks like you are doing. Glad to see you working and supporting yourself. Great videos.

You looked exhausted! Glad you stayed in the van. Hope you get a chance to wash clothes. The past two weeks between both my jobs I worked 120 hours. So sleep is a luxury!

You are inspiring. Appreciate your videos. 🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄

Like your videos. .

hey if you know a guy name eric who also works at jackson hole airport tell him i said sup!

Wow It’s looking cold there

Wonder if Dejong (hope i spelled it right) got out where he was parked. also wondering if your front defrost vents works? does the TDI generate enough heat?

And l love your hair...l get a sneak peak when you get up ..before the cap goes on your head...love watching your daily video,s..hope you are getting paid well for your early mornings and long hours

Dude... All of the sudden you became my oldest brother. He lived in Salmon Idaho and worked like you... Helicopter Logging, BLM, County Roads always driving his willys wagon. You have a similar personality and your laugh is dead on. Thanks for the memories!

Hi Sebastian, I know what type of work you have to do ,I use to do very much the same in Australia,except it wasn't snow that turned our planes around it was fog. very think at times in the winter where I live.cheers man ,David.