Q&A- A Decade of Full-Time Family Van Life with Peter and Kathy Holcombe of Famagogo

[@Agileoffroad]

Whats your favorite off road gear?! 😉

[@Famagogo]

That's so easy to answer and will be the topic of a future video. But its simply Agile Offroad!

[@sunj8286]

Hi, Peter, do you have videos talking about the details of shipping the van to Europe?

[@Famagogo]

Hey, Yes, Check out this playlist. This is our videos from our European tour. kzbin.info/aero/PL1PNVjVVNfOuGZf0USomvRb2gpEzDwcKM

[@DaveHojo]

My question wasn't answered so I'll ask it here. My antix has a crack, can I borrow yours?

[@Famagogo]

Isn't your Antix actually my Antix?

[@DaveHojo]

I mean, yes. All of your boats are actually mine by general rule of the hoj.@@Famagogo

[@johnplyler7054]

Glad I found your video's!

[@Famagogo]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for being here!

[@hannahelstad]

Yes! You are very inspirational!! You’re celebrating a decade and Jayla is just getting started. It’s been a great decade of watching Famagogo!

[@Famagogo]

Thanks Hannah, It's been really fun watching Jayla and Ethan travel around. I hope we cross paths with them again. I want to hear all about it in person.

[@Hanginwithherky]

Fun video we just found your channel. Loved your comments about travel handles We go by Hangin With Herky . Herky is our dog

[@Famagogo]

Awesome! Thank you! Herky is a luck dog! I bet he has had some wonderful adventures. Welcome aboard!

[@Beardinc]

What an adventure so far! So glad I stumbled upon your channel. Love the filmography/editing/and the still photography is out of this world good.

[@Famagogo]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much for this!

[@OldExodus]

Great video and information! So I had a question about this lifestyle and kids. Was Abbey affected by the constant travel and not being rooted to location when she was younger? Did she have issues with having/making friends and connecting with people?

[@Famagogo]

That could be a whole video and we gat asked that a lot. But no. She now has real friends all over the world. With much more personal connections that she ever had with kids in her school. She is really great at connecting with people and communicating and this is directly skills she has developed from her unique lifestyle and travel. Like I say this could be a whole video topic. Maybe it should be...

[@deanharvey8981]

I was unable to find your roof rack additions at Summit Products. Please confirm the company web site So I an replicate your roof rack.

[@Famagogo]

HI Denny, They dont have this stuff on a web site. You have to call or email. Here is the the model numbers and contact info. If you tell them you want it like mine they will get you set up. Summits Products part number is 104381 rev. A Kit includes 1 bridge rail 77” long, 4 stainless steel mounting brackets powder coated in the Black River color and stainless hardware to install. To set your unit up like mine would require two kits. Orders can be placed using our e-mail Info Summit Products Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] (M-TH 8am-5pm CST, F 8am-4pm CST)

[@eugenekrylov3654]

That explains the fantastic imagery! #1 Revel story is awesome.

[@Famagogo]

Thank you!

[@XPRoller]

Great stuff! 360K on Revel, or your total trip in 10 years? How many on Revel now?

[@Famagogo]

Our current Revel has 108K. Love it, Thanks!

[@chrisward5314]

With all those kayaks on top, do you not have solar charging? Or do you just drive so much you rely on the alternator charging?

[@Famagogo]

I love solar and have relied on it for years. But, as you noticed, the kayaks block a lot of what is possible. Then Starlink took the last spot on my roof where I had solar. I have the Roam Rig 650ah upgrade with the 250A alternator. This 2nd alternator pumps power into my batteries so much faster than solar can. It's great as long as we drive for an hour or so every 3-4 days. I might put a pannel back on for going to South America as I'll have fewer kayaks. I do sometimes carry a Zamp Portable panel. That helps when we park for multiple days.

[@GeorgePuckhaber]

If you were to buy your Revel a Christmas present, what would it be?

[@Famagogo]

I think I'd get it an immersive trip to Baja... What about you?

[@mohammedraheemuddin7002]

You guys are an amazing and inspirational couple!

[@Famagogo]

Thank you. We love this life!

[@kevinmoore994]

Are there other van lifer/You Tubers you like to follow?

[@Famagogo]

Yes, I'm a big fan of @LivingTheVanLife, @EpicFamilyRoadtrip, Not van life but I really love watching the travels of @ItchyBoots too.

[@Goynder]

My wife and I have owned our Revel since May 2023. Our only thing is sleeping. Did ya’ll change out the stock mattress and does it take some time to get used to sleeping in a small space? Other than than sleeping we absolutely love it. Btw our “handle” is Goynder.

[@Famagogo]

I know you're feeling, If you're coming from a normal larger bed it can seem a little small at first. I find it takes a few nights to get re-accustomed to sleeping in a new space wether its a tent, van or hotel. But we did upgrade to the Canyon Adventure Vans Revel mattress and it makes a massive difference. They offer a few options. Check out their website for the latest info. canyonadventurevans.com/product/luxury-van-home-mattress-made-for-the-revel/ They make all sorts of other cool products. Tell Jason we sent you and you want to know about the mattress we have. He will set you up. Awesome folks.

[@Goynder]

@@Famagogo thank you for the recommendation. We appreciate it.

[@catherines.2955]

Did you make any modifications to insulation in your van so that you could continue to travel in cold climates? - I'm thinking around the water tank, or externally around the exposed plumbing, etc. Thanks in advance!

[@Famagogo]

Hello, I did add a little thinsulate to the rear doors. I typically spend a little time in the cold each year. It was just 11 degrees the other night. But normally when it get that cold it's time to head south. With a little added insulation the Revel can do pretty well in the cold. We love our Timberline diesel heater. It will roast you out of the van on the coldest nights.

[@catherines.2955]

Thank you for the reply! So all your plumbing is working in 11 degrees as long as you run the Timberline, that makes sense. What about underneath the van? Any freezing issues/ concerns there? Thank you! @@Famagogo

[@XPRoller]

Most of the new RVs now took that into consideration, I know Revel is doing so, call them to make sure.@@catherines.2955

[@terrain4x4adventures]

Absolutely love learning more about you guys! My wife and I joined the vanlife community about 18 months ago and it’s been life changing. When my wife’s job took us to Utah, I said goodbye to my banking career and now work remotely for Agile Off Road - thanks for the shout out! Hopefully our paths will cross at some point. Btw… we are Terrain4x4Adventures and we did a similar video a couple months back. Safe travels!

[@Famagogo]

Welcome to Vanlife! That's awesome you made the jump. Agile is the best! I know our paths will cross soon. You just got a new subscriber. I loved the San Rafael Swell video! I'm on my way to Utah soon.

[@stanstreet3679]

Do you have a brother named John?

[@Famagogo]

Ha, nope.

[@GooniesVideos]

Thank you so much for all your informative and entertaining videos. I bought a 2023 Revel 4x4 back in September and it was mainly because of you two. I am now on the road with my dog on my very first trip using my REVEL going from NY to AZ. REVEL ON DUDES.

[@Famagogo]

This is so exciting to read. Way to go! You have many adventures on your horizon. I hope we see you out there! Revel on!

[@wanderbybike]

Great info to get to know you two! Thanks. My wife and I are waiting for our first van to arrive and begin building it. Unfortunately it’s not a Revel. We went with the Ford Transit Trail as it was a little more affordable and we’ll be doing the build. Does your daughter also have a KZbin channel? Sounds like it would be another great adventure channel. Thanks again for sharing your story. BTW, we also live in ColoRADo!

[@Famagogo]

Hey that's great your van is in the works. Ford is onto a really great platform with the Transit Trail. This is a really awesome way for people to get the bases covered then build the rest. It's going to be great! Abby does have a YT channel. She's only done a few videos. But they are great. I hope she will do more in the future. www.youtube.com/@adventurous_miss Thanks for watching and maybe our paths will cross in ColoRADo!

[@terryh3689]

Hi Peter, I want to thank you for making that video on the improvements to the 21 Revel. It was just when I wanted and I’ve had one for three years now. I live about an hour from Buena Vista and Colorado and Utah are my favorite places to travel.

[@Famagogo]

You are very welcome! Revel on!

[@ROLLMEAWAY]

I'll be going down the 101 from Oregon in a week or so, I'll be looking for you! Would be fun to run into you along the way.

[@Famagogo]

I that would be great! Have a wonderful trip! I hope we see you out there.

[@markj10]

You two(three) are inspiration for myself and many! It’s nice to learn about my favorite family. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@Famagogo]

Thanks so much for that!

[@rumitcu]

Hey guys, it was fun to hear all these answers and I learned a few things about you too! Can’t believe you’ve been on the road for so long. Miss you and can’t wait to hang out again! -Pat

[@Famagogo]

That's great! I hope we can meet up again soon. Thanks for watching!

[@fredstankowski]

Question for ya…. What advice would you give someone starting out living the nomadic lifestyle?

[@Famagogo]

Hello Fred, This could be a whole video (maybe it should be). Most important. Be debt free, Find a source of income you can do while traveling. Get a comfortable living space be it van, RV, truck camper, etc, and think of it as a lifestyle not a vacation. Keep it slow and spontaneous with an exciting rough plan/itinerary. Set your self up for the type of travel you want to do in the places you're most excited about. This is a great question that I should do a whole video on. Thanks.

[@FriendlyManitoban]

Amazing story!! So inspiring!! ❤🚐🏕️📸📝👩‍💻👨‍💻👏

[@Famagogo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@shelleyf7676]

This was really enjoyable to learn so much about your story. I look forward to each of your videos. You are great at what you do!

[@Famagogo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!

[@dennymeyer7410]

Great video! Would you drive a different van today? Would you build a custom build?

[@Famagogo]

Thanks! I don't think so. Nothing in the US market has the blend of comfort, reliability and offroad performance and parts as the 144" Sprinter 4x4. It's fun to dream about a custom build but our Revel is 90% of what we want it to be. So I'm not sure if what I would change on the inside. Just small tweaks that we have already done to make it perfect. But someday I'll have a Unimog....

[@georgesass4266]

Really enjoyed knowing more about your story. As a pro photographer myself, I suspected you were a pro after seeing your wonderful work on your channel. My wife is a watercolorist, and we bought a Roadtrek van last year which we now use to travel and create our artwork. Our “handle” is….The VANGOES. Hope to see you somewhere in the future. Thanks for sharing your images and story.

[@Famagogo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Isnt a camper van the best way to be "out there" and create. I hope our paths cross. Thanks for watching.

[@chrisward5314]

Yeah, some of those pictures with people; I’m like, wait, he’s got to be using lights.

[@markcoker1471]

Perfect guys

[@Famagogo]

Thanks!