Inspecting, cleaning, & reviewing the pieces of my custom camper van after 2 years of adventures

[@The_Sampler]

Just curious....If you had your own Van, what would you name it? Don't forget! For your chance to win the Custom Mercedes-Benz 4x4 Sprinter Van and support a great cause, enter at www.Omaze.com/Sampler

[@gavinwilliams808]

Oh easy monty because my cat monty would ride shotgun the whole time

[@harshitarya2208]

I would name it the battlecruiser. Pro tip:don't google it. :D Good to see you after so long. By the way I took the name from XPG battlecruiser.

[@Sam_Cavin]

good question...

[@helenmoorhouse270]

We just bought a campervan, and our three year old daughter named him Steve!! 😁

[@boufd2008]

Van Hailin'

[@craftedworkshop]

Crazy how well things have held up considering how much of this stuff we made up on the fly 😂 Can't wait to build Dora 2.0 one day!

[@danervin2530]

Dude, retrofit this guy a filter surround so he can use stock size furnace filters! That fan was disgusting.

[@sirgooselover241]

I’m guessing that you’re not gonna clean Dora like this in a long time, but you should absolutely clean the solar panel more regularly. A thin layer of dust has a much bigger impact than you think.

[@devononair]

I was going to sat that too.

[@MrMartinSchou]

A battery powered pressure washer would be a nice addition to the van. A Worx Hydroshot for example. Also, a ladder or something like drywall stilts to get up on top of the van with ease to clean the fan and the solar panels.

[@davidprice1074]

Just ask the old Mars rover...

[@noobitronius]

"This is a very rare look at an extremely naked Dora" *screams in demonetization*

[@isaacwilliams9]

Dora the exploraaaaa

[@davidprice1074]

I literally thought that as soon as he said it

[@jackgaffney196]

I heard that and literally went straight to comments and was bout to write it and saw this

[@rivalrygaming2898]

very very poor choice of word

[@rivalrygaming2898]

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[@suhaandevavarapu6319]

It’s been so long since you’ve uploaded. You and Seth were the ones who got me into Mountain biking. Thanks

[@nolanmorris1078]

I think the reason why Alex does not have over 1 million subscribers is because he uploads once every two months. c'mon man we need content!!

[@AlaskaMTB_raw]

I was just about to say this!!!

[@nolanmorris1078]

@@AlaskaMTB_raw Yes

[@nolanmorris1078]

@@AlaskaMTB_raw It is so weried.

[@cookieboro19851]

It maybe the fact no Singletracks are getting sampled. He does voice over stories now, a far cry to the exciting tenting and riding days :(

[@nolanmorris1078]

@@cookieboro19851 Yeah maybe

[@owengray485]

we really really do miss you man , Just making sure you are not dead. hope you are doing good man and whatever it is whether if you dont like posting or your injured we are all here for you and so is Seth and all other mtb creators. And Covid ruined alot of us but theres no reason to not try to stand back up. Luv u and hope to see you soon

[@BeegasBites]

Can't believe it's been two years. The Van Build was one of my favorite series from you and Seth

[@shannonochoa6086]

Its been a while, My son Matthew put some of your Videos on while I recover from COVID. I forgot how much you and Seth helped us get into MTB and my weightloss. I missed you guys more than I knew. So glad to hear your voice and catch up on all your adventures. We haven't been able to ride much due to the current situation but our local trail group NORBA had gotten a grant to have some professional trail building done at Bogue Chitto State park. I am hoping one the cold clears I can get back into riding again. Until then I am so glad to have been one of your first Patrons and so happy my son brought you back into our lives. Stay safe and Get Stoked!!!

[@reed3312]

I've watched so many van builds doing research for my own future set up, and this is definitely one of my favorite van set ups out there.

[@christianhenderson4976]

The ranger station getting a cameo in this video

[@wcmybdbdjhj]

Which means there is probably a video of alex and seth in the near future :)

[@leviwilliams4961]

Oh true

[@armata6530]

Been a while since we’ve heard from ya, hope you’re doing alright man

[@iangtown]

On his patreon he did a podcast a while ago, he's visiting friends and eventually moving to asheville so we'll probably get a video soon.

[@armata6530]

@@iangtown appreciate the update brotha

[@mikee2zz858]

Just saw his step dad died :( so i came here to update that’s Probably why it’s been so long :/

[@armata6530]

@@mikee2zz858 yeah I saw that in the community posts after I commented a few weeks ago

[@iggygarvey7995]

@@iangtown is he moving out of the van? and into a house in ashville. sry to bother

[@WilliamWonka]

It’s crazy to think that 41,000 ain’t shit for driving until you’re actually living every single mile. I envy this mans journey and wish that I had the skills to live my life in the wilderness.

[@thanoskoutr]

Been there since the first van build. Always great to see an update abouy the van. It's also great to see this work get tested over 2 years and still holding on better than expected.

[@dvaughn22]

It definitely doesn't feel like I've been watching you for over two years already. That's insane. Wish nothing but the best for you, man.

[@gpzjeffrey7974]

Before the plywood gets any more damaged and delaminates, you should coat all of the wood, especially the cargo / bike trays, with an epoxy resin like used on countertops. Somewhere around $75 for a gallon. Penetrates the wood, makes it water resistant, and provides a harder and easier to clean surface. I did this for my tent trailer cabinets years ago and it worked fantastically. I can also highly recommend a side awning over the side door. Easy to deploy, invaluable in the rain, helps keep the van cleaner inside when you use it as a vestibule in bad weather. Mine on my tent trailer also has side skirts that zip on and make a tent (without a floor) that guests can sleep in. Love the content, please make more!

[@tango_sierra8608]

God I miss these vids. Between seths injury, your absence, and covid- You need to fill this void!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Oh man... This was such an awesome update! Before I knew it, more than 20 minutes had gone by and you still had my attention! So stoked for you Alex - cheers! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼

[@The_Sampler]

Mission Success!!! 😎 Thanks bro!

[@hei-chan5086]

Is that Berm Peak Ranger Station that I see in the background????

[@ericlaguna5604]

yep

[@andrewkelly7882]

I love this channel! Your the one who go me into mountain biking

[@andrewkelly7882]

Thanks for the heart Alex! can't wait to see that million sub play button, LFRHGS

[@seanroberts381]

Definitely pushed me to get a bike and get riding again!

[@owenmacwilliams1134]

For me it was both seth and o Alex!!

[@chrisegan6671]

Same

[@chrisegan6671]

His a-line video was the first vid I watched

[@danielsprehe]

You’ve came a long way since showing Brian how to live out of a tent and shower in the river 😂

[@The_Sampler]

So you’ve been here quite a while eh!? thanks bro!

[@palmen17]

I really cannot say that I've followed you very closely since building this, but I remember watching the original van build video back in the day, and it's absolutely awesome to see you're still out & about, and doing so well! Cheers to that, mate!

[@Edward-gm8sb]

who was eating food whilst watching this and then suddenly stopped eating

[@The_Sampler]

😅

[@majesticseeotter_45]

Me lol

[@JesseMuckle]

@@The_Sampler We need a bike check video! Also thanks for another awesome video!

[@johnmaurer3097]

Man who lives out of van hasnt cleaned in TWO YEARS. Big surprise to no one.

[@theippster8891]

lol

[@niluje66]

Long time since I watched one of your vids, actually, but man, I forgot how positive you can be and how much you transpires it! Feels good.

[@LCADV]

Congrats on the success man, you absolutely deserve it. I still use some of the products in my van that I discovered from your videos long ago. Stoked for you, keep it up!

[@vteodocio]

Miss all of your content, I have went back and watch alot of your videos again! Thank you for this!

[@andrewcallahan3834]

He doesn’t upload that often but when he does you know it’s a good one

[@theadventuresofgreybeard8004]

Can’t believe it’s been 2 yrs! I can remember all the way back when you made Mtn bike vids.

[@mtbbusiness1917]

Did anyone else click LIKE before the episode even started?

[@notsuoh7233]

Ah yes, *episode*

[@intotheoutside4299]

UMMMM who me? ....guilty af! LOL 🤘🤘🤘

[@emmetfoster7430]

No

[@Dbosheks]

I liked your comment before reading it

[@jakewilson8791]

Yep

[@ck1425]

It's your positivity that draws me back and back to your channel. Congrats on your life!!!

[@AlexH-lp9rn]

It’s always a good day when Jesus uploads

[@UNPAVEDTV]

I'm sure Dora enjoyed her spa day! Those Maxxair fans are absolute life savers in the summer. We put two in our adventure van!

[@paulfogarty8955]

It doesn't feel like two years, but if I think about it has, great video

[@brownsworthy7323]

Certainly come a long way since living in that old Mazda! I bet Dora is like living in a palace compared to that. Glad to see a new vid and Dora getting some love!

[@matthewalbitz4876]

Hey Alex you should probably also get your transmission fluid changed.

[@Kevynbui]

Yeah and don't forget the blinker fluid. It's very important.

[@certicarsuk]

kevyn kollom 😂🤣

[@MrSupermugen]

he probably wants to pickup a left handed screw driver and albow grease for those fix me up jobs

[@UltimateMTB]

@@MrSupermugen Albow grease? You mean Alvo grease? 😂get it, Seth Alvo, seth's bike hacks is always helping him out haha

[@certicarsuk]

@@UltimateMTB 😂

[@TommyHuynh]

Hell yeah congrats on the 500k plaque from KZbin 🎉 great video! Look forward to hitting the trails with you again soon 🤘

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks Tommy! Appreciate that my man. Can't wait to shred again!

[@jacobosterdock3167]

Its been WAAAAYY too long since u’ve uploaded my man. Keep up the good work

[@OpeKoney]

It's been fun to follow along for the past few years. Keep rocking, man.

[@HeretiCflow]

Man, it's been 3 months. I hope you're doing alright and eventually find your passion for making videos again.

[@mikee2zz858]

Just saw his step dad died :( so i came here to update that’s Probably why it’s been so long :/

[@paulospml]

I could watch you and Seth build stuff all day long. Love your van Man!

[@Trad_IsRad]

These two years have been sick ngl

[@alexflosho]

You know, I would've never found Seth's channel without this van. Thanks, Dora.

[@themostlymikeshow]

Cool! I'm wondering if I should continue plans with my van build, or just wait until I win that Sprinter...Decisions decisions...I guess it would be cool to have both!

[@skiplauderbaugh5058]

Alex, Great real-life review of your van - on what works and what didn’t ! Your best video yet - THANK YOU !!

[@The_Sampler]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Pofdmanaxe]

2 years? That’s scary feels like yesterday you moved into your van!

[@sharksNstuff2029]

Been a heck of a ride. I think I started watching you about 2-3 months after the first Dora videos and I've been really enjoying it. Still have dreams of building one myself some day!

[@JBridesmtb]

Please don’t ever say the phrase “completely naked Dora” again😂😂😂😂

[@darthstormy8588]

Haha, thought of the same thing

[@Lwb-bm2rq]

i thought I was the only one who was that sick minded

[@lal5555f]

swiper no swiping........ card declines inserts chip reader

[@idaho.onthefly]

Hey man! My dad met you up at Kelly and Martin in the sawtooths this weekend. He was a big 6’6” dude that was hiking with two little kids. I thought it was awesome that he met you because I watch so many of your videos with him. When we got to the trailhead I saw the vans and wondered if they were mountain bikers. Hope you have a good time exploring the sawtooths!

[@grwoolf]

Great van and I love the garage setup. I'm planning a similar design in a sprinter for 3 bikes and storage totes on slider(s). Debating between one big wide slider vs. 2 like yours. I'm thinking I'd gain a little storage space with 1 big slider., but maybe harder getting to the center bike and the inside totes. Any thoughts on one big slider vs. the 2 slider design you went with?

[@ashkedsom5856]

You and seth are som of the first people who i watched befor i Got into mountainbiking

[@owengray485]

Hey were have you been. We miss you wherever you are :)

[@CobraKyle]

Fantastic update and build! I love how the Cobra Kyle sticker really ties it all together!

[@vanbuddy274]

lmao i thought my van was dirty so this makes me feel better, i'm not alone. It's unbelievable how stuff from outside can somehow get inside like.. under the floor and everywhere. hahaha pine needles and stuff i thought i was the only one. I'm curious how you warm it up though, i dont recall seeing a diesel heater or anything?

[@devononair]

I watched a video about car detailing and the presenter suggested that if you tap your shoes together before you get in the car, you help keep the interior clean. Since, I've thought a lot more about how dirt gets into my car. If you put dirty things in the vehicle, the dirt will stay in it! I bought a portable pressure washer (basically a bottle with a nozzle and a hand pump), and I use this to clean my bike before putting it in the car after a ride. Little things like this really help keep the interior cleaner.

[@danpye9491]

So stoked to see a new vid from you! Thanks for sharing Dora. Hoping the next video isn’t as long a wait! Cheers! 🍻

[@jacquelinemckenna505]

What are the chances of winning a VAN

[@smoothisfast6644]

You need to get starlink and have the modem installed so you can high speed internet anywhere in North America.

[@PizNeyWorks]

yes

[@CarrieJamrogowicz]

As soon as starlink is movable I’m selling my house

[@ChrisCXK]

I tend to forget I got to slap a sticker on Dora 15:36 haha. That was a fun day! I'm not surprised she was in need of a good bath, you do live in it after all! Its crazy that it's been two years already! Sheila is still missed but you definitely outgrew her.

[@rileywellner6047]

WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO POST AGAIN I love your videos but you never post new ones

[@danielubbink2573]

Looks like it was some work getting Dora cleaned, but God knows u have and are living the life Alex, " my man " 😀 ! I am so happy your living your dream ! and for your life accomplishments ! and God Bless you man out there 😀🤘

[@blackou7]

Where u at Sampler?! Hope you're well!

[@ryanc9432]

Not making videos anymore, it seems...

[@FatTony071984]

I love your output frequency. I enjoy every video as they are authentic. Quality over quantity!

[@frothybeast7884]

When did you last clean that sink? That’s pretty disgusting

[@trailseeker7448]

A year ago

[@firestorm734]

My wife and I love those rugs. We use them in the floor of our tent when we go camping.

[@anthonymiller4201]

You should cop some off road tires, and maybe a lift. Other wise the rig looks sweet. Stay stoked!

[@helmetor2766]

Woohoo, Helmetors still in situ:) Thanks.. P.s. they also make a great cup holder, putting the two arms through the handle!

[@supercoop7830]

I got my first bike repair stand and I'm starting to fix up my very first bike

[@EstebanHernandez-qx9yo]

Same bro 👌

[@ethanpantoja616]

Same

[@masongorski7845]

See I just got mine and it’s so awesome

[@Yes_this_is_my_cat]

I'm at the same point!

[@natushumphrey6631]

What my dad did on his truck and something you might be interested in is adding a black water tank up top and an air compressor or even a hookup for a bike pump to pressurize the chamber and you can have a shower just by mounting it up top and adding a spigot and a short length of hose with a nozzle at the end

[@anttadpole1533]

"This is a very rare look at a completely naked Dora" Poor choice of words.😂😂

[@yorkeidt2859]

My dad was sitting next to me and said the same thing

[@boufd2008]

Congrats on 500K subs. I've been with u since the beginning. I'm a mountain bike nut too. Hitting 62 yrs old soon and still hitting the trails. 😎

[@microMobilidade]

Have a great weekend everyone!

[@Isaac-qg4sh]

@0:05 I love the transition of opening the door!!!

[@wheels3285]

Where'd you go? Miss your vids!

[@PepeDalinShow]

Wow I can't believe it's been two years since you got your camper van. Awesome!

[@mattlewandowski73]

have not seen any content from you in a few months... I hope you are doing well.

[@billbingham916]

Dude! Don't under estimate your positive impact on people, both you and the channel rock

[@snowman22ism]

where you at Sampler? Says it's been 3 months since your last upload..

[@dparker6169]

From the Sheila era for sure. Looks like Dora is treating you well. Good to see you again.

[@tsukanahibayashi4140]

wow I just ignored pink bike Friday fails for this lmao

[@mkeith111]

Congrats on 500k subscribers. It has been a long time since I realized I briefly met you at Mulberry Gap (I was the guy who danced with and got 'puppy' riled) and I have enjoyed following your journey.

[@CharlesCurtisCreates]

BRO, COME BAAAAAACK!!!!

[@dvidbstn]

Your vanbuild is my goto if I explain my dreambuild!

[@Teiganski]

cleaning with sampler!!!

[@PuffinPass]

Currently saving my pennies to build a van out and do some mtb and gravel bike travel. Glad to see you uploading again, really missed your content.

[@lukasek1234]

Yeah, cleaning Fan Is the most disgusting thing, after some others..

[@JaredHoff]

Been stoked to see you and BKXC riding together and stoked about the adventures to come🤘🏻🤙🏻🤘🏻

[@lucasmacqueen6630]

I just got to school and seen the notification, well I guess school can wait!

[@alexcook8337]

Haha we have the day off

[@CaliradoKid]

Another GREAT video! Definitely crossing my fingers to win that van from OMAZE! That thing looks OMAZing! 😎

[@stanSOfresh]

WHERE ARE YOU?!?!?!

[@nomadben]

Hey Alex, your videos just feel so genuine and uplifting, man! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@craigevo]

Needs abit of oil on the sliding trays brackets

[@Shalami]

i was thinking that too

[@jordidiego3391]

I've seen water tanks built with pvc pipes under the van. It's a great way to store watter, only problem is vold temperatures but sure there are small electric heaters or something to keep watter liquid. Under the van there's a lot of unused space.

[@shawnpritchard366]

What happened to the channel Alex?

[@mariabolio1929]

congrats for 2 years of living on the road !!I really enjoy your videos!! keep stoke, take care

[@shonolson1839]

Bro what's going on just wondering if your ok haven't seen a video in min hope all is good

[@bushcraft133]

Dude I love your channel and you in general as a person. U take so much time to make such quality vids I love em and can't stop watching em

[@magixx2618]

Oh shit! Oh shit! He uploaded again!!❤

[@spencerhampton992]

crazy that it's been two years. The quality in videos has gone up exponentially since then.

[@Wyatt_Ali]

Great video mate

[@gaypreator8547]

First rule keep it clean. Often - Often check your seals. Repeat check your seals. Seth is a treasure a great friend. Count your blessings.

[@Alex-hs6yr]

Where are you ??????😭

[@mrvolcaniclemon8340]

WAIT!!! I have been loving the videos for 2 years? It really doesn’t seem like that long