Reality of a VW T3 on long road trips (Grand Norwegian Road Trip ep. 1)

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It's good to be BACK! After a month on the road, the first episode of our road trip (struggle) is finally out. We planned driving 7000 km through Norway, from the south to the north while seeing as much as possible as we went. Truck Norris seemed ready for the challenge, but as always his personality showed up and it for sure gave us some headaches.
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[@SimonBraeck]

On the road again! Hope you like the series from our home country, more to come😀

[@Nasenbaer0815]

Yes please !!! Kind regards to beautiful norway, want to go there someday. I had a friend who is living in gjovik - norway looks so cool on the videos!!!

[@Nasenbaer0815]

If you need something from germany (spare parts, ....) let me know

[@waverlyshegoes]

I always look forward to seeing the views in Norway, especially in the North like Senja.

[@SimonBraeck]

Fingers crossed that you get to visit Norway someday🙌🏼😄

[@SimonBraeck]

There was a few teasers from Senja in the very start and there is more to come in the following episodes🙌🏼

[@harriknuuttila]

Love from Finland to you guys! So nice to reflect on the vanlife and scenery!

[@SimonBraeck]

Kiitos Harri! Always a fun challenge to be on the road with this old guy😀

[@hansostlund4626]

Your camerawork makes norways beautiful spots really comes to life, thank you for your sharing and your work!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Hans! I appreciate it, we try our best😊

[@LandRoverDrive]

Love the filming, great build up of the scenes. Taking a lot of inspiration from this. Thanks, Simon @ LRD and Overlanding In Norway. 👍😀

[@SimonBraeck]

Takk for det😃

Awesome video! I have subbed and will follow along your journey! I was hell bent on a T3 for such a long time but I couldn't afford one in the end. I bought a British van known as a 'Sherpa' in the end - it's a 90s one, an 'LDV Pilot'. I've done so many miles and journeys and lived in her for nearly two years and she didn't miss a single beat! this is the life my friends. Love xxx

[@SimonBraeck]

Awesome, what a cool story😀🙌🏼 I’m glad you are enjoying it, we are too. Just need some improvements to make it a bit more reliable going forward. Thanks for watching and following along🙏🏼

[@thomas22az]

Amazing as always!! Looking forward to what’s to come!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you!😊 The best is yet to come🙌🏼

[@kieferngruen]

Great to see you guys on the road again! We've just come back from a 5000km-tour through Italy with our (t)rusty Syncro. :)

[@SimonBraeck]

Yeah, always fun taking Truck Norris on the road! :) Sounds decent, we loved cruising through Italy, Im sure you had a blast!

[@grast961]

Fantastic waterfalls, hope Chuck Norris is running ok now. Thank you for another great insight to Norway.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! He still needs some rest after this long trip, so we are keen on making him feel good again quickly! :)

[@TheRobertjkoch]

I've been there brother... VW life is truly a labor of love!

[@SimonBraeck]

You’re right! Hopefully we’ll keep making improvements and maybe sometime in the future we’ll have a problem free trip😂

[@Matteo-ks6fn]

Is a good sense, envy is devouring my gut. Been in Norway time ago and enjoyed.

[@sandrarutjens]

Hilsen fra Sveits... 👍 Because we couldn't visit Norway this year. Your videos are great inspiration for us. ❤️👍 Tusen takk.

[@SimonBraeck]

Tusen takk😊 Let’s hope next year will be better😉

[@MarcusTDM]

Just stumbled across your channel and now subscribed. Looking to get a T3 in the somewhat near future for some adventures. Great video.

[@KendallandGlenn]

We just had the exact same problem with ours! Currently waiting on some CV joints ourselves. Ahh the joys of travelling in a T3 ;) Norway looks absolutely beautiful, we can't wait to make it over there some time!

[@SimonBraeck]

The sound is terrible, it will be a joy for you getting that fixed :) Fingers crossed you can cruise around here in your van, what a place for long and slow road trips!

[@justinpope55]

We had a similar experience happen in 2018 when our traveling companion's van blew its transmission 100 km into a 7000 km trip to the US. Things like this only enhance the memories of the larger vacation, which I'm sure you both will find. Great to see another video from you - drone & dog footage is top-notch as always.

[@SimonBraeck]

Really? The same thing happened with some friends T5 this summer! They had to get it shipped back to Germany from Norway... Like you say, challenges like these are frustrating at first, but creates memories we that we’ll hardly forget. Thank you🙌🏼

[@Anthony0855]

If i get a van with 8k miles this shouldnt happen

[@flytech78]

I like that your so easily amused by a siphon.

[@SimonBraeck]

Life is full of small moments of joy😉

[@seeyou1812]

Old VWs are going to break down , that makes life interesting and drama . That why I watch your videos and you two put off good vibes. Be safe and good luck. from southern USA

[@SimonBraeck]

We know what we got ourselves into😄 It will only get better as long as we keep taking good care of it luckily. Thanks, you too🙏🏼

[@MatteaCarson]

I really hope to road trip Norway some day! You make it look epic 🥰🙏🏻

[@SimonBraeck]

Cool! Glad you liked it, fingers crossed you get to visit Norway😄

[@lukegregory9849]

Simon! You refresh VW t3 scene on KZbin. Good editing and interestig choice of place. Greetings from Poland!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Luke😃 I try my best, glad you like it🙌🏼 Might take our van to Poland in the future if the situation normalizes. Take care🙏🏼

[@claretbuck1882]

Amazing scenery guys 👌🏻

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks, great landscapes both for hiking and cruising though🙏🏼

[@orenkipnis7058]

Great Norway. Haven't been there many years, but will be back with the Syncro one day.

[@SimonBraeck]

Ohh a Syncro, nice:) Norway is a good place for a great road trip😀

[@akosgunther4556]

Amazing video again! and thanks for all of the inspiration that you gave me to buy my vwt3 I hope i will see similar things like you

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much😊 That’s a honor to me! Hopefully it will treat you well and enable you to get out there and stay out there🙏🏼

[@akosgunther4556]

@@SimonBraeck thank you for the response, you made my day :)

[@JackMac]

Lovely video as always buddy :-)

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks Jack! Always fun on the road in these old things😄

[@modda86]

Meget bra Simon! 👏🏼 Kjekt å følge med på eventyrene deres 🙌🏼

[@SimonBraeck]

Takk Morten😊 Håpe på flere fine tura så fort han Norris e oppe og går igjen, vi har enda tilgode å campe ved sia av Discoen 😃

[@modda86]

Simon Braeck Det må vi få til! Vi er klar 😁

Lovely video, I'd love to take my Syncro out there! Thank you and best wishes from Czechia.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you so much! I think you would enjoy that a lot :)

[@vwforever4131]

Looks like Norway will be on our list when we bring our Vanagon there in a few years. Norway is stunning. We might also plan to break down around the area where your new friend helped you get back on the road. Having a few older VWs, it would be fun just looking around his place.

[@babulexplorer]

i'm glad your trip, beautiful scenery, amazing car, i like 👍👍👍

[@pablomartinezulla3388]

Amazing. Great job!! Hope some day u can visit Spain and meet you

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you Pablo! We’ll see what the future brings, right now it’s all uncertain... Maybe one day :)

[@user-oj6ef5rt3p]

Just beautiful! I especially love tundras...

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks!

[@alexanderb.3798]

1:01 - been there two weeks ago, great place :-)

[@SimonBraeck]

Nice find! Pretty remote area😉

[@JimBobele]

Great country, great landscapes, I'm starting my next road trip through Norway in 3 weeks. Could you tell me the name of the waterfall at 11:24? It looks so amazing. And I hope Truck Norris stays healthy from now on. Safe travels

[@kimhorton6109]

After having a bus back in ‘72-74 and a bay window in 81-82 I have to say the T3 is head and shoulders better. That makes me want a Eurovan. Something else to look forward to Love the photography. Norway looks delicious We don’t have a lot o VW T3 experts here. The last one I went to in Friendship , TN really needed a herd of goats to clear his yard of the Kudzu vines.

[@SimonBraeck]

Well, I would prefer a T3 too to be honest :) Thats a shame, you could try Facebook groups such as "Vanagon owners", they seem to know everything and have members from every state. Thanks for watching

[@joostmeijerink4668]

Hi, could you maybe also show the route and stops / activities you've had / did?

[@syncrovanCos]

Yeah, I know that feeling ! Almost 8 months since quarantine time and still struggling to put my van in order. This summer was a mess for me and working on these vans, never seems to end !

[@SimonBraeck]

Oh wow, it’s a real time thief when your unable to enjoy some time on the road🙈 Fingers crossed our luck is better going forward ;)

[@syncrovanCos]

@@SimonBraeck 13+ Years traveling with this van and still hoping ! 😄

[@DanTheManIOM]

Syncro van, I went about 250 miles with the subaru engine I installed, a week ago, lost power and is making a bad noise,, been over a 18 month project, engine 4, might be coming up on 5, and still no more than 30 min from the house...due to gearing, 65 mph is 3200 rpm whcih seems a bit high for me, my friends are telling me, dump the vws, and get a 18-24 foot camper with a Chevrolet or Ford power train....IDK...the splits suck since they top out at 50 mph, the bay needs a new engine and rust around windows, the vanagon is what I am trying to focus on...2+ years now, no camping...

[@syncrovanCos]

@@DanTheManIOM Yeah, I know what you mean ! I've also changed 4 engines and this one, probably needs at least be rebuilt. Guess we, the T3 owners are masochists since we like and chose pain ! 😄

[@Anthony0855]

@@syncrovanCos im saving for an ext mercedes sprinter with less than 10 thousand miles i shouldnt get issues like this should i?

[@whatisit22]

CRAZY!! we had the same problem and i finally got to fix it just yesterday! I took it off myself an put new grease inside i hope it is enough

[@SimonBraeck]

Haha, there you go! :D Let's hope that fixes the problem. We probably have to swap the one on the left side too.

[@simonematellicanifenizi7743]

Min.3 I was used to do that with the petrol tank of my mother’s car to fill up my scooter...good old 80s...

[@SimonBraeck]

Haha, that trick never gets old😄🙌🏼

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Very nice video and that 'water trick' is only about 2000 years old. Thanks anyway. You could always use a funnel made from a water bottle. etc. We did Nordkapp last year, all the way from Southern England. Fabulous country.

[@SimonBraeck]

Still really clever though😉 One of the best countries for road trips in my opinion🇳🇴

[@MakeDoAndMend1]

Great stuff. Cheers from old George and Jane 👫👍🇬🇧

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks guys! Always exciting to be on the road in this old thing.

[@ricksouth]

Just a heads up, the green coloured garden hose isn't technically specified for drinking water. There are lots online which are. Can be a little healthier. Good luck on your travels, it looks great!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks, learning something new everyday!

[@winwithwynn]

Beautiful video, as usual. I’m glad to see your delay was relatively brief. Question: Where did you get that console system? It looks perfect! I’m wondering if there’s something similar I could order or if it’s custom... any help you (or others) can offer would be greatly appreciated!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you! :) I think it is a common extra that you easily are able to pick up. I tried searching "vw Vanagon dashboard" and found some examples. Best of luck!

[@hansblommers6088]

Beautiful country you have.

[@SimonBraeck]

I think so too😊🇳🇴

[@StevenVanLoven]

You'r close to Sogndal and Solvorn. My favorite area and with my best friends there...Seems you have past by Flam...Corona prevented me to be there this year...Enjoy

[@SimonBraeck]

We were quickly by all those places. Less busy than usual of course because of the situation. Great places. You too!😊

[@safe-keeper1042]

Sogndal is a paradise on Earth. The best years of my life was when I studied at the college there.

[@EinarSkaug]

Bondhusvatnet looks amazing

[@SimonBraeck]

Take your bus there sometime😊

[@anikawawa6263]

Beautiful country so wonderful

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you☺️☺️

[@felixvehent3336]

Thank you for the very good water trick, but I knew it already, I used this trick a lot as a child :p This earned you an extra subscriber :)

[@SimonBraeck]

Apparently I didn’t manage to teach anyone this, everybody seemed to know it already😄 Thanks though😊👏🏼

[@felixvehent3336]

Its the gesture that counts.

[@pyronitro]

Norway is just Beautiful! wish i could live there a year!

[@LucScheffers]

Nice video! And what a luck to find an expert. Sadly also denting the budget but be lucky you were not in a city. As my experience is that garage days in a city are even more expensive:) And maybe you want to hop by a marine store and ask for a 'siphon hose'. Used to bring fuel from a jerrycan to a boat fuel tank without spoiling any diesel on deck. Or water in your case. It's a hose with a holder in which is a ball. Put the holder in the jerrycan, fast pulling/pushing it up and down, and there is a flow. Super easy. and cheap. about 8-13 euro's.

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊 We definitely stumbled upon the best guy around🙌🏼 Thank you for that tip, I’ll look into it, sounds really smart:)

[@LucScheffers]

@@SimonBraeck there are siphon hoses with a sort of a pump to squeeze, but those are not the ones to have. To be sure i add an URL shorturl.at/krHST so you know when you see it in a marine store. Have a safe trip!

[@saxophonesongs6944]

Very beautiful photoshoot👍

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks!

[@michelbackus]

Hi Simon, untill recently that i discovered your You-Tube series about your van and van life. And i enjoyed it so much!! What a views and landscape you have been travelling through! The VW T3 is such a nice and romantic bus! We almost bought one some years ago, but before that we experienced so many troubles in test drives and inconveniences that we cancelled any search of that van. We changed to a 1990 trouble free Mercedes MB 100 D. I have to admit that Mercedes is not so romantic as a T3, but we never had to cancell a single holiday. The engine is incredible reliable. How is your life now? Do you still go out with the T3 van. Please let me know, greetings, Michel

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi! Thanks for the kind words. We still own the T3, although we have some exciting plans that still haven't been revealed on the channel. Looking forward to showing you all what we're up to next.

[@MrFrankiboy59]

nice filma som alltid. kjøpte nettop en 92 T4 så har vel noen værkstedtimer i vente på mine turer, he . best luck to you.

[@SimonBraeck]

Takk for det😊🙏🏼 Hehe, ja det kan bli slitsomt (og dyrt!) i lengden, men desto morsommere når alt fungerer og bilen lar oss være lange perioder uavhengig på veien!

[@miguelalgarra3285]

Vi var også på det første stedet dere var, og de sauene vekket oss kl 04:00 og kl 06:00 på natten. De stod og stanget hverandre bak på bilen vår og i tilhengerkroken.

[@SimonBraeck]

What, seriøst?!😂 Hahaha, litt av ei alarmklokke. Fint å ha en husky som hold dem på avstand med andre ord👍🏼

[@lesgraouhvanlifers4411]

Amazing! The landscapes are so magical! We arrive in Norway in a few days and are looking for local people to guide us and give us some tips! So if our road cross, we hope we can have some fun together! 😊

[@SimonBraeck]

We’re lucky to live in such a beautiful country! Good luck traveling through Norway, I hope you have a good time. We’re currently working on our van to get it ready for the winter👏🏼

[@Anthony0855]

How did you find it, it looks soo beautiful but im terrified of hights and those roads on the mountain seem really scary to me is there any places that are like this but accesable through normal roads

[@GermanKorb]

I'm happy to see a new road trip series again :) It sucks that truck Norris is causing the trouble again. That axle shaft is totally busted. Luckily, the mechanic had the part. Other than than, loved the trip and looking forward to see more. 7K km is a long way to go!!

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks mate! We had high expectations for this trip and I would say it had it all. Glad we met this enthusiastic mechanic who seemed to have and know everything about these vans. More fun still to come😄

[@j4nch]

:) Planning same kind of trip for next year, what would the period you would recommend? Our goal is mainly hiking

[@SimonBraeck]

The higher you wanna hike, the later you should go relating to snow in the mountains. June to mid September would be best for you. Remember that the sun is never setting during May-June and through early July. Really beautiful during that time

[@zadokwest]

Your body work looks fine simon no rot. Just replacing parts when needed is the game!😁

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi! As you say, it’s not too bad. Some rust that needs attention after a while, but mostly it’s all the original parts that needs changing at this point:)

[@zadokwest]

My t4 has had alot of rust in the floor', doorstep, wheel arches back bumper ect. I cut it out myself then a local small metal fabricating company (that makes trailers) were happy to do the welding inbetween jobs. I think they were so used to grinding and welding with the machines to bend metal ect. I would look to this kind of company in the future for that kind of stuff. Great videos best of luck...

[@SimonBraeck]

Okay, great tip! We’ll definitely look into that once it’s needed. Thanks you☺️

[@zadokwest]

@@SimonBraeck i feel so much more confident in having an older van once i new a metal fabricating guy who was happy to do it. He did much better job and cheaper than a Garage working to an hourly rate. Sorry to go on. cheers.

[@JunkVWs]

Mmmmm, old VW problems.... love em 😂

[@SimonBraeck]

You know it😂

[@ADRIYOMAR]

Hi Guys! We love travel for Norway! We visit Norway for second time this winter in February., we have a Channel too Thank for post your videos.

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi! Thats so cool, a great place to visit :)

[@Jeff-wj4wy]

We switched to a subaru 2.5 - amazing difference

[@SimonBraeck]

I bet, would love to test one of those vans!

[@itehpurnamadi7354]

I visited norway in 2003.By cruise hurtigruten sailing geiranger fjord.By motor cucle driving trollstigen roard

[@akissparaskevopoulos]

It’s not about the vehicle or where you go. It’s about sharing the good and the bad times the three of you. Remember that

[@SimonBraeck]

Words to live by🙌🏼😊

[@pp16115]

Kule videoer. Hvordan kajakk er det dere har? Såg veldig praktisk ut.

[@SimonBraeck]

Takk!😊 Det er en Sevylor K2 Pointer

[@user-kj9dp6fq2e]

Hi Simon! Very interesting video !!! T3 paradise!))) And I have already traveled more than 3000 km in my AHU. I am very pleased with the result. I was pleasantly surprised by the fuel consumption (about 6 liters / 100 km). The only thing I would like to add is speed. The motor is 110 horsepower, and the gearbox does not allow them to give free rein. Although, if you go to such beautiful places as you, then you don't want to rush at all. Bon voyage !!! I look forward to your videos.

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi! It’s such a nice place to cruise around in these old vans. That’s very interesting and such low consumption, wow 😳 We mainly lack the torque and I would like to change wheels and tires too, so a bigger engine would be great. Thanks for watching🤗

[@Made_by_john]

Where is this place shown at 11:20 John

[@anjaliparanjape9582]

Simon after the breakdown of Your VW did everything went well.. ! Was the work done to Your Expectations 👍

[@SimonBraeck]

It was working fine, but we faced some difficulties after a while... Stay tuned for the update😉

[@anjaliparanjape9582]

@@SimonBraeck Thanks for Your Reply.. ! I always love watching Your Magnificent Videos.. ! Fascinating Landscape.. ! All the Best for Your Efforts and making Awesome Videos.. ! Best of Luck 👍

[@anapaint6766]

I recommend 1.9tdi or mtdi engine. It is more reliable than old 1.6jx! Nice video and im waiting your next one. 👌

[@krisgeusens162]

Get the JX rebuild, original is nicer. And it is reliable motor as it is. Strong enough for the T3 and doesn't consume that much (ours is with a highroof at about 8.5L/100km and it is still the original one, not rebuild)

[@SimonBraeck]

We’ve still yet to decide on what to do, but we’re considering both options... Something needs to be done, that’s all we know😊

[@andywt8460]

Stick with the 1.6TD JX, 1.9 Tdi sounds good but the transmission was never designed for that amount of torque, basically it still a Beatle transaxle. The 1.6 TD is very reliable if looked after, I had a T3 TD from new in the 80’s

[@orenkipnis7058]

So do I, The TDI such as AHU or AFN is the best option. For easiness use an MTDI or even just an AAZ engine.

[@jordansmith4289]

It started making weird noises...🤭😥🤷‍♂️ Daily haha!

[@SimonBraeck]

True😆 Some are worse than others tho!

[@mackie_p]

Yeah a Subaru engine swap would be a great video series! Beautiful place

[@SimonBraeck]

Maybe one day😉 thanks!

[@mesutpeynircimax451]

you don't even have to suck from the hose, block the bottle opening with your hand and squeeze the bottle, the pressure will send water down the hose, especially if you are transferring petrol instead of water..

[@SimonBraeck]

nice tip, thanks!

[@paolotoscano1328]

I did not know that syphoning in Norway was a revolutionary thing....

[@SimonBraeck]

Just recently discovered over here, we're so isolated here in the far north😄

[@smiller8133]

Lovely views of the countryside but may I just extend a friendly warning regarding a slight observation I made during the video.....Benadikta, please be extremely careful when the camper is in motion, it might be relaxing and comfortable for you to sit in the passenger seat with your feet up on the dashboard. God forbid you were involved in a head on accident, not only will your knees totally destroy your beautiful face but your legs would be broken and shattered in many places too. Just a thought to think about.

[@ameer_suhail_]

Love to be like you🥰

[@SimonBraeck]

Awww, thanks!

[@Jonathanbaker]

ace video did you have to replace the engine?

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks! Well, more on that in the coming episodes😆 Something needs to be done atleast...

[@colinl5985]

Interesting to know the music u played

[@mouhamedhassani8584]

Where is the old car complex

[@MaxGolden]

Aeropress!! This is a life saver in my van and traveling for work. It is cool that it can work without hot water too!

[@SimonBraeck]

I totally agree! So practical and small and the coffee taste great too 👍🏼

[@hughjohns9110]

So exactly how old were you when you discovered siphoning?

[@TravelVentures]

😂😂😂

[@geofab3281]

What kind of engine you had installed in your Vw T3?

[@SimonBraeck]

Originally a 1.6TD JX engine, now swapping to a 1.9 TDK :)

[@geofab3281]

@@SimonBraeck Sweet! Thank and good luck on your next engine swap.

[@TripciakCrew]

Where is that place in 5:16-5:40 ? :)

[@SimonBraeck]

I believe Benedikte mentioned it😄

[@nealwalden3543]

Hello Simon: Careful what you wish for. I have an '87 Syncro and wow, is it expensive to maintain. Fun for sure, capable for sure, sits higher and is rugged, but just when I think I've fixed everything, something pops up. Your video sure makes me want to visit Norway---hope you can get reimbursed from the travel bureau of Norway tourism. Amazing photography as usual from you.

[@SimonBraeck]

Hi! I totally believe that, I really like the Syncro look and would like a bit more overland look too. But it comes with a price and not sure if its worth it, especially considering how much time and effort we have put into our van. Thanks for watching😊😊

[@P00katube]

Can your newfound Norwegian friend see if he can ship one of his Vanagons he has in his inventory to the USA?

[@SimonBraeck]

I the price is right, I guess anything is possible😂

[@ericyuan9718]

Is that actually wild sheep? Is the traffic usually that light, or is it due to the pandemic?

[@SimonBraeck]

It’s sheep wandering freely around the mountains, that road is not very busy luckily😃

[@morgankane4115]

Wild in the summer, housed in the winter :)

[@SimonBraeck]

The same could be said about our van😂

[@morgankane4115]

@@SimonBraeck Haha. :D Planer om vedfyring i min snart, så da kan den bli "wild" på heltid :)

[@SimonBraeck]

Såpass! Du nøyer deg ikke med en diesel heater altså? Høres rått ut.

[@lostromantic8045]

nice hippie travel ) like

[@louisvanrijn3964]

It might be wise to change or check bearings and cv joints on forehand, before making a very large trip. May be you expect to much from this type of car. The T3 has the looks but by far not the quality of an Unimog. It is simply a car, not an allroad vehicle. Owning a T3 from 1980, it now rolled 421.000 km. This can only be achieved with ongoing maintenance. Have nice days though.

[@pdcichosz]

I stumbled upon this video while looking for the answer to the 'why on earth people travel in t3s in 2020' question 😁 And yeah, why? I get the insta appeal you can cash on, but if - like you guys - you really want to go somewhere and back... Why T3? They are pricey, slow, break down often and lack the amenities of more modern cars.I did Oslo-Å-Oslo last year in a French van bought for the price of scrap and it never missed a beat. What's so good in a T3 that makes you go on despite all this?

[@SimonBraeck]

Things like owning a T3 often stems from some sort of passion or dream. Although I agree in your arguments, you can't beat the feeling when all the hard work you've put into something like this turns out in a good way and you can enjoy the feeling while traveling. T3s are easy to fix, easy to gets parts, have plenty of enthusiasts and is a sure way of getting to know new people through breakdowns, meetings, nostalgia etc! We will for sure look for something more reliable when we need it, but for now, we want the adventurous way of doing things, its just so much fun😊 Also, you never learn something new if you don't challenge yourself!

[@pdcichosz]

​@@SimonBraeck Thank you for elaborating on it, I get the dream argument as I wanted one myself :) I also understand the feeling of accomplishment you get when you work on it before hitting the road and the feeling of being the part of the group. I still don't get how unplanned pauses, waiting a couple of days for parts, all the frustration T3 owners publicly display on youtube translate to the feeling of adventure, but I guess it's either me being too down to earth to understand it or you coping with the cognitive dissonance ;) Or both :D I don't know how expensive they currently are in NO, but elsewhere, especially in the States, the vanlife fad elevated the prices of converted T3s to absurd levels. For me (and most of the world tbh) going for a roadtrip through Norway in a car that is highly likely to break down and does not cost significantly less than much more modern and reliable options is a no-go zone :( You two are lucky, don't forget about it and keep making your dreams come true.

[@SimonBraeck]

@@pdcichosz That is of course very frustrating for anyone, but somehow it adds to the experience. I can't imagine doing the same while having kids, a tight schedule etc., but for now it’s really nice. Believe me, I have been angry and disappointed at times, but as human we tend to overlook and forget these terrible moments replacing it with good memories and stories of how we conquered the situation and came out winning on the other side :p

[@pdcichosz]

@@SimonBraeck Agreed, that's a fair point :D

[@rahimrahimo1439]

You do nice job 💯💯😇Hope someday you visit Algeria 😇so we can meet 🙏

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you! That would be fun (and very warm😎)

[@user-cn8xb3uh5s]

2:30 - у нас так топливо из бака сливают. Привет из Беларуси.

[@realcandycrab]

🥵🔥🔥

[@vikingprepper2948]

👍👍

[@NikhilPatildriving]

6:15 Beautiful ❤️

[@SimonBraeck]

Thank you😊

[@guidobel4860]

Here is a better trik I use for fuel: so not suck on the pipe but blow into the water tank that you hold :))))

[@SimonBraeck]

Thanks, good tip!

[@socamirkovic4046]

Norway has wonderful nature, but temperatures at night !? Camping with old van is cute, but mechanic issues, could ruin your vocation.

[@SimonBraeck]

It’s often cold, but the summer months are decent😎

[@kreaturen]

God: And how many waterfalls do you want? Norway: Yes God: Amen

[@SimonBraeck]

Haha, feels like it sometimes😄

[@vproven]

Are you sure you don’t have a Fiat disguised as a VW T3?

[@SimonBraeck]

Haha, I sure don’t hope so, even though the reliability seems about the same... :p

[@undrwings]

Please get a hand grinder.

[@SimonBraeck]

I have one, but it’s a bit too much work when making coffee for 4-5 people when meeting friends😅

[@ephrimvael]

@@SimonBraeck ..unless you want arms like Popeye! :))

[@Gnarlodious]

Diesel alert!

[@SimonBraeck]

You bet!

[@arealvin]

ремонтироваться в норвегии - дорогая штука(

[@maxmillion4216]

That’s how I used to siphon farmers gas tanks, that was 20years ago. Noting new there.

[@ameer_suhail_]

Indians already know that water trick😂🥰

[@MainDrive]

Its funny how naive VW T3 owners are. Buying a 35yr old bus and expect it to run like a new?! I see it all the time, specially on instagram. I have Never broken down in my VW T3 bus, but that because I have change all important parts in engine, transmission, suspension. When doing that it’s the best van you can have. But you need to restore before you drive around the world. If you don’t put any love in your bus, the bus will have no love for you! ;)

[@ameer_suhail_]

Upgrade your T3

[@arfadsyed4114]

What did you guys expect from a 200 year old van. It’s gonna break down, the first time I saw your van. Everyone knew the story. It’s headache. You don’t use a 20 year old camera just because it works and you found it cheap