Tour of Campervan Kevin's 1987 Class B Van

Kevin gave me his first project 1988 ford camper van, and now he has this fully self-contained rig. Kevin's KZbin: / gotmildew

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

very sweet Kevin. and i say thank you for helping out Eric.

[@mlockey1]

The two Yorkies will be the real stars of this KZbin Channel. I have a little Yorkie, and he's up for anything at anytime! Nice van, too.

[@SweetTater]

It is a beautiful camper van. Kevin's generosity is beyond belief. What an amazing man with a van.

[@64maxpower]

I tend to judge people by how they are to their animals. & I can tell that campervan kevin is a good dude.

[@ksfwfc2899]

Oh no, I hate my cat

[@juliecastagnaro2868]

He is. He now has 3 Yorkies and is battling kidney cancer. 😢

[@64maxpower]

@@juliecastagnaro2868 I saw. That breaks my heart. Kevin has a strong and kind soul. He has the strength to heal but I hate he has to.

[@lindagolden9892]

@@juliecastagnaro2868 - Thankfully he’s had a successful surgery and is cancer free; appears it was contained within that one kidney. Sorry to learn that it was totally damaged and required immediate removal. Praying his other kidney remains fully functional throughout the remainder of his lifetime; hopefully well into the ripe old age of 105 or longer. 🍀

[@mistermusic140]

MaeMae and Martini...the dynamic duo. Lol Very cool dogs. Kevin's van is sweet especially with that bumper setup. :-)

[@jimp1060]

A blast from the past.😎

[@nanabettyg]

What a nice treat to come across, two of my favorite to travel the country with! You have both come a long way!

[@1985wvufan]

This is a great rv. I really like the battery set up. What a great job.

[@ohmike813]

Eric, your older videos hold up to the test of time. Great to look back as your adventures continue. Mike

[@gklinger]

You should do more interviews, Eric. They're an interesting change from the usual and you'd get lots of material you could use for a new documentary (or to add to your last one). The higher quality of the video/sound, the camera work and the editing make your videos a lot more watchable than most so it would be great if you leveraged your skills. Food for thought.

[@thenomadicham5329]

I agree with you. I learn things from his interviews as to how others are using their vehicle. I do hope he continues to do this. In my van, much like Kevin's, I have a small ham station installed. I also go places and set up my telescope for night time star viewing.

[@lemoncrinckles]

Golan...you're right. The quality of the filming, editing and clarity of the sound and picture move Eric's videos to the absolute front of the line in this category. Great suggestion. I hope he will consider it. (:

[@thenomadicham5329]

I agree with you somewhat. I think Eric could spend more time describing the area he is in, the road conditions, level of police activity from listening to a scanner, telling us more about the digital TV channels he comes across, weather conditions regarding high winds for those with high profile vehicles. I do like many of the things he brings up. I would rather see more scenery, a description of the types of houses he sees, condition of neighborhoods, types of markets, bank branches he comes across and so on. Yes, I would document things a bit different if it were me and the ways things are going in my life, that is exactly what I will most likely be doing within the next year. Unlike Eric, I am not bolting out the door and hitting the road from disgust from others (trolls?) but am preparing in a logical manner by making sure the brakes are in good shape, trans is 100% and so on. I don't want drama while on the road.

[@Najibjeni]

This is what I'm talking about Eric, this is a real campervan. Yours looks like a van with a bed in it.

[@stringbender57]

That is exactly what he wants it to look like so he can be stealth. You know, blend in with the others so he can sleep most anywhere. Try and keep up!

[@godiskungen27]

Listen ERIC DONT WANT BIGGER RV god people fck sake idiots

[@Najibjeni]

I don't think this match is gonna last, I give it a few months tops.

[@winstonsammy]

Najeeb Alkudcy Ya know what..... leave him alone... either support him or don't. Seems to me he is doing the best can for him and Jax. Beyond that, your opinion doesn't count for squat.

[@Najibjeni]

By support you mean nobody may express their opinions every now and then? To simply watch the videos and agreeing with all the decisions he make? Oh come on! Eric is just like any one of our real life friends, we shouldn't treat him any differently.

[@madcowraceteam]

Huge fan of the direction this channel is going.

[@comfortouch]

This was in my suggested videos (Aug 2019) ... wow what a flashback. I was was like "where's Tucker? Oh, wait..." :P

[@maribethspence9458]

It was in my suggested videos (March 2021) Watched Eric's latest then watched rewatched Kevin's latest and saw this and thought hey Kevin has thick dark hair.

[@GypsyFree]

It sure is a good feeling to know that there are really good people in this world :)

[@JaniceTrades777]

Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

[@rbsamar]

It’s so cool to like back and see u two guys have come a long way.

[@gailjohnson6670]

Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.

[@PaulSenyeri]

great video' looking back'

[@livinincalifornia]

Ah man, 2015, the gold ole' days lol

[@cherylhagen2060]

Wow this was before tuk tuk.....you’ve come a long way baby!

[@vanoramarv4193]

That looks sooo familiar, T-Rex's brother. Just got T-Rex a while ago. He is a 4x4 lifted Fiesta like Kevins. Have corresponded with Kevin and found him great to talk with. But the kindness he has shown you by given you the van is off the charts, totally awesome.

[@chrisao1987]

Now that van is pretty nice and roomy.

[@cynthiatx]

Campervan Kevin, what a great guy! BT! Before Tucker!

[@gpants3633]

Wow!!! It’s 2020 and I get to see my two favorite guys from 4 years ago. And my Tuck Tuck isn’t with the woof pack yet.

[@sinceremilkoftheword9754]

That camper is freaking beautiful, i plan on owning one of these one day for extended traveling.

[@darfirst]

Good job Kev. Eric you are doing just fine if your attracting good people like this. Keep your head held high brother.

[@live_free4thee141]

Thanks for the tour, I like seein people with the same interests and values. It's a stealth community. Dude that black van is pretty sick too!

[@carolynek1875]

Kevin I would never believe there was so much room in them camper vans I am amazed at yours ,, its gorgeous,,,,,, and eric cant wait to see yours as it progresses, ,,, and I might say jaxs is a handsome boy lol and kevin your 2 yorkies are adorable,,,

[@lisakent5682]

Great video Eric and awesome van Kevin! Thanks for sharing! Safe and happy travels! :)

[@tlbeadlegmailcom]

Kevin sure has a nice camper. All the amenities. I'm looking forward to your adventures and challenges in getting your new rig Birtha set up. Yep. Good times ahead!

[@wmfrow]

Eric, good to have good friend, truly blessed\

[@atokarchik]

Eric: congratulations on the van! How awesome! And like the lady says about haters and trolls, Shake it Off!

[@dabprod]

I have a 91 Ford Coachmen Class B. Same lay out, engine etc. Love mine like he loves his. Hard to beat if you can find a clean one, and will last forever if taken care of.

[@johnbushwacker6462]

Great Vid Eric. Each day I get up and overnight ( I live in Australia ) a new video has arrived. Excellent !

[@rossdeprey2092]

Good job. Nice guy to give you a van. Your taking care of him I'm sure he will get good traffic.. have fun ross and heather from fl

[@LibellulaGlass]

You are lucky Eric to have met Kevin. Looking forward to seeing you settle in to your new van with Jax. There are no bargains like this in France! We are looking for the future, we have too many animals at the moment. Good luck.

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

Blast from the past. Lol great guys.

[@michaelburke6552]

That is a realy nice RV wish I would have bought a smaller one I have a class B+ just me now don't need this size anymore one like your's would work great.

[@campgoerOne]

Interesting...you've known Campervan Kevin for a while now? Cool! 👍

[@Visigoth_]

Damn, that's a badass van.

[@SimsMinistries]

Great To see you got the van from Kevin. This is my first post on your channel. Been watching since you left the west coast. Been reading posts from other folks. The ones who keep putting you down really need help. Must be pretty sad in their lives. I think you are doing a great job and doing what others can only dream of doing. Praying for you and know God will keep on blessing you!

[@TheRamblinCamperVan]

Another AWESOME VIDEO! Kevin's is almost exactly like mine! Love it!

[@johnpowell1841]

Cool video!!

[@justinhenry8745]

I wish I had a van like that

[@johnramos9423]

he's right I beat the bushes and bought a 1986 Chevy camper van with the high top complete with kitchenette shower bathroom.similar to his camper van.great video mate thanks for the video.

[@Buzzkut37]

That is a awesome Van you looked at.

[@maribethspence6740]

Hey nice older video. I sure wish I could find something like that class B...that I could afford that is. Was just watching CVK and this popped up in the recommends. Love them babies and love Jax too.

[@maggiemay97]

Wow. Kevin before he was famous. Love it. Not quite the same without Tucker, though.

[@thenomadicham5329]

Cool. Eric, Kevin's van is just about like mine except I have a generator inside where his sink is and my sink and stove is on the other side of the van. Instead of a deer deflector, I have a bike rack in front. Not too many deers around here to worry about. The color of his van is just like mine. I thought I was looking at my van for a moment. That was a neat surprise to see his van. Thanks for the tour.

[@thenomadicham5329]

I have a 1987 Ford Econoline E350. Has a 460, 4 bbl carb, class III hitch. Looks pretty much like Kevin's. Mine is an extended cab. I see a few around here in Prescott that are similar and in good shape. When I lived in my van for a short time while in Yuma, I didn't see any like mine. Seems like the bigger more expensive types of vans are used down there. Mine is the same or similar color as Kevin's. I'll get my channel going one of these days and show it off. It needs cosmetic work but functions great. Hope this answers your question.

[@thenomadicham5329]

Yes, it is. It has about 105,800 miles on it. I don't drive it all the time. I have had to recently but normally drive my motorcycle around the area. Mine is an E350, 460 engine, class III hitch. Looks pretty much like yours. Mine is tan. Looks very much like Campervan Kevin's.

[@totallyleftfield]

excellent stuff Eric, and thanks to Kevin =D

[@jeenabittenbender7205]

Watching older episodes is fun. Didn't know you were married Mr Kevin.

[@StudioDaVeed]

Wow, had no idea Bs were so roomy and nice.

[@HRMcKee]

i like double d oops sorry after seeing that belly dancer pic above i stopped thinking Rv. i really am a hoot lol

[@lenscapingmaine]

Hey Eric enjoyed your meet up video, and we like your Ford Van, I used to have a 89 Ford High Top Conversion by Loraine and that was a Great Van, wish I had never sold it. Keep up the great travel video's... So far It's an awesome adventure...

[@zhkopec]

Just saw one of these for sale by me for 700$. Had to look up what it was like on the inside and remember you had this vid

[@smacdiesel]

Great interview, love to see other peoples rigs. If it was just me, a camper van would be something to consider.

[@stringbender57]

Very nice van! Most of these I have seen are extremely faded and trashed on the inside. This looks great! Extra points for the clean and neat!

[@CampervanKevin]

agreed they are getting worn out. Its getting harder and harder to find quality ones now. But, if you take your time and look hard they are there.

[@JonEhBee]

That's crazy that he can stand up in there!!

[@janicepeck4828]

Catching up on you both. Happy Trails.

[@randyh7204]

How is Jax doing? You know i bought a 30foot class A with a 5.9l cummins and i get 12MPG. I can tow 5000lbs and i still get 12MPG.

[@nomadicfanatic]

Jax is well adjusted to van already. :)

[@bd5son]

New to the channel make's me want to go rv'n

[@DamusNostril]

because it's diesel

[@lemoncrinckles]

Donna Ranger Why, Donna (from someone who's never driven anything bigger'n pickup)? (:

[@1985wvufan]

Ok, I have a bumper something like that. They call it road armor. And boy it really is. Deer are a big problem here in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia and my insurance actually went down when I put a road armor bumper on my truck.

[@CITAP1]

Kevin has been watching "Walking Dead" with that front bumper. He has it setup pretty nice and for his size too. Still suffering from Jax withdrawl syndrome. Need a video. take care.

[@Cyberchild101]

i love that van how cool keep on keeping on

[@55mg86]

Eric, we are new to the channel and enjoying your video adventure. Our plan is to do something similar in the nect few months. My wife loves JAX and video time with him..., and she thinks you can take your cap off especially when you are in the RV. I told her you may have some hair issues like me...mine is basically gone and you feel more comfortable wearing the cap,on camera...she say's dump the cap, you are a handsome dude and would look great without it. I say do what you want...but keep the great video's going.

[@vernonheil8613]

I like your campervan

[@DaveBegotka]

"Actually" kind of makes me laugh now too every time I say it......that Chris Travles dude says it every three words......lol

[@RxMixer]

To each, his own. That said, I'm not a camper van kinda' person.

[@johnbushwacker6462]

Why not?

[@tachikaze222]

John Bushwacker basically going from Class C to Class B- converts your rig from a studio apartment on wheels to a prison cell on wheels . . . : )

[@RxMixer]

John Bushwacker Personally, I prefer my commode to be bolted to the floor and not have my chin on my knees when using same...just sayin'....

[@BrianForrestal]

Hope all is well Fl is getting hot already!

[@lindagolden9892]

I’ve been curious as to what the inside of this camper van looked like. Glad this video popped up. Interesting and quite affordable battery idea and wonder if that’s still a viable option? 🦧

[@stephenstjohn-di5wc]

sweet van eric . good luck.

[@caleborvik7426]

Wow love the van!

[@gilbertpatterson2926]

I long to be part of you guys community. soon I'm just prepping now but soon very soon.

[@MrCHRISTIANKENNEDY]

I like your van and your Video's R awesome

[@cameroncook3863]

Dam! Great van Kevin

[@CampervanKevin]

I like it! It has been at my mechanics since this vid Getting everything under hood new. Just short of a rebuild. Over 2 grand in parts alone, including complete front end and suspension work. Does not include labor

[@thestuffz]

Kevin's van looks great! only thing I would do is put a mud flap before the grey/black water valves. Would suck to have a rock pick up with them big grippies and knock a hole or mess up the handle!

[@CampervanKevin]

Its an idea for sure.

[@mrmagoo9901]

Wow, that was a nice van...

[@jaysuper8255]

Tell Kevin "How about a swap". He has a nice rig for the size. Have to talk more about that battery pack he has, very interesting. In the next year I want to upgrade my basic group 27 battery to the new group 31 or go with two 6 volt. But what he has seems to take up much less room than two batteries.

[@MrJim0823]

No tell him to give you both so you can sell one

[@MrJim0823]

Proud of it are you most stupid people don't tell

[@sakurahime1481]

Hey Eric, I was just watching campervan Kevin and he was saying how he didn't know how to edit videos, maybe if you see him again you could help him out.

[@Gump1147]

Beefy Bertha. Congrats Eric. The trip back is going to be a different adventure all together. G.

[@stephaniesturgeon5591]

I love these kind of vans

[@reneyc723]

the van looks awesome! I subbed to Kevin. I am looking to see what you do with Bertha.

[@hotmasked1]

Great Video

[@chrisc4427]

Very nice I like it

[@angelajenkins]

Wow, what a jewel!!

[@NoProGoPronto]

These are my favorite type of camper van. I look at them all the time on Craigslist. I love anything with the overhead cabin. I'm hoping you'll let Kevin do a full tour of the van he gave you. Would like to know how he did everything. I'll sub his channel.

[@thenomadicham5329]

I have a van just like Kevin's. You do have to be careful to drive while the wind speeds are high. Mine has a 460 engine and a class III hitch and runs great. I bought mine for about $5200 back in late 2006. I have not had major trouble with it. The transmission is in great shape. Had it flushed a year ago and no signs of metal flakes. I am not interested in selling it and have been approached 5 times in the past 7 months by people wanting to buy it. Great time to sell a vehicle when your not interested in selling.

[@WildernessRocks]

Agreed! :D

[@johncoughlin1763]

A real nice video,How do I susribe to Kevins channel ? ive seen all Ericks videos and surbided to his ventures, keep up the good work guys, am camping in a 85 chevm c20 most week ends but not full time yet,maybe next year im only 84 yr old. thanks john.

[@DaveBegotka]

IN AZ they call them "ru bar's" Thanks Kamper Kevin.......fellow Nephilim

[@Nivasi]

Both of you have moved up in the classes.. would love to have CVK's 88 campervan.. wonder where it is today?

[@GrumpyOldMan70]

Just a thought, won't that black paint make your van an oven in full summer? In the NW, I suppose it will be fine but it was the first thing this Arkansas boy thought (even here in MD it would be a killer in the summer.

[@daltonschannel8405]

Eric...your going to need a bumper like his. Why chance it bro?

[@nomadicfanatic]

I will start looking at wreaking yards

[@missycat5783]

Nomadic Fanatic Yah, there are plenty of deer in Olympia. My son-in-law just got hit by a deer, right in Olympia.

[@JJ38255]

and for those times when someone just sits there when the light turns green you can just push them right through the intersection .

[@tinderinc]

The old road killer bumper, next stop dinner

[@robertclarkguitar]

I love it!!

[@JaniceLalla]

hello

[@AmericanWomanRV]

"The Black Pearl "

[@wrduckclub]

Bro, you and Kevin have to start venting those batteries. Dangerous gasses my friend.

[@nomadicfanatic]

I only use ventless batteries. Sealed AGM's now. Nothing to vent. But if you use other types of batteries that require venting, yes, please vent them.

[@__ZANE__]

@RW H ....are you referring to kevin's batteries that he got from the old cell phone tower? i'm not sure if those need vented or not.

[@reidcrosby6241]

@@__ZANE__ those should be glass mat...no vent needed. I have some like those from a bell system.....2v each x 24.....lots battery, no venting and spill proof.

[@LadyP1]

Nice.

[@ericcullars8434]

Question, is your campervan feels top heavy while your driving?

[@BigDJr777]

I would love to pick up A van like that.

[@billandkaren1243]

That wide angle lens makes Kevin's van look 30 feet long

[@Shamus71]

I am looking for something like this for myself.

[@gracekchen]

This is what I'm looking for!

[@Bobby-ok9zd]

I have a question Eric. Your nomatic intro is of you and Jax on your adventures driving Tilly. Are you going to change that now, to includes Black Betty or Bertha or keep it the same? I think a change is needed. Thanks

[@mimiadrija797]

It would be nice to give Eric time to get organized in his new home, don't you think?

[@nomadicfanatic]

Yeah, it's on my long list of "to do" projects :)

[@SweetFLGuy1]

Nomadic Fanatic How does the name Black Purrfection sound to you Eric ?

[@jimrockford937]

Tenspeed TheBikeHanger Exactly! Another one I hate is, "Sorry I'm not perfect".

[@MrJim0823]

SweetFLGuy1 Grim Ripper

[@maylin1986]

Oh my goodness. Nomadic Fanatics cat is so pudgy and cute. ♡ I didn't realize how big the cat was until he took the cat for a walk and had Jaxs sitting in his lap. Not trying to be mean. I think pudgy cats are cute. XD

[@starblazer64]

Very nice! Amazing how roomy it looks once you're inside.