This Is The Worst Vanlife Situation.

[@OffGridishHomestead]

Glad to hear it’s not an expensive part! And being a visual listener, I like to say, feed two birds with one seed, preferable image 😬🤣

[@LateBloomer1111]

I love how calm you were about the coolant leak, love your positive outlook on things! I gotta get me a e bike soon!

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Thank yooou and yes let me know so we can ride!

[@Out_GalliVANtin]

Dude, you were BOOKIN’ IT on that e-bike!!! That looks like so much fun! I hope you get your van fixed soon!☮️

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Haha I was having a blast! Thank you so much awaiting parts and then I’ll make a video installing them just in case anyone needs that info!

[@trucker4life888]

Good luck with the repair, brother...Wish you well....Thank you for sharing... I learned quite a bit from your experiences 💯

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Thank you glad I could help in any way! All of the parts should be here next week and I’ll install them. Best thing is I’ll have good heat this winter, last winter the van heater wasn’t the warmest I had to use the diesel heater as the normal heater haha.

[@trucker4life888]

@TheEthnicExplorer I'm sure there's not much you can't overcome...we have faith in you, Brother...💪🏾

[@charnettegriffin2553]

I love your videos trail was really cool and the lake calming hope your van can be fixed

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Awaiting parts to arrive so I can get to work on fixing the van should be back up soon! Thank you for watching!

[@peaceoutlisar9500]

Good grief, I am the whole month behind! It makes sense..i have had a busy month.

[@MrMark-XAdventures]

I feel ya! Been there done that.

[@michelle_pw]

Good luck with the van.

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Thank you! I’ll get it back up and running soon!

[@HappyKhamper]

I’m forever scarred by our coolant flush and thermostat replacement on our Astro. Luckily most of this work has a how to video on KZbin. That’s what we used. Heater core shouldn’t be too hard!

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Oh no I’m sorry that happened to you! But yes it’s a really easy fix. That’s why I really love old van everything is so easy to fix.

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Oh no I’m sorry that happened to you! But yes it’s a really easy fix. That’s why I really love old van everything is so easy to fix.

[@theresaross6426]

❤

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Thank yooou!

[@beccafitz22]

My Chevy Venture is leaking just like yours. I’m having a mobile mechanic look at it today. The smell is TERRIBLE!!! Good luck to ya 🤗.

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Oh no! Hopefully it’s nothing to major for you! Thank you the parts are on the way now just have to wait.

[@ExploreLifeForever]

Hey James! You were definitely jetting down that gravel road on your ebike. Did I see your digital tach reach 30mph? Sorry to hear you've got heater core issues. That's a bummer but sounds like you diagnosed the problem and have a plan to get back up and running soon. Thought you were going to crowd source some needed repairs on "Papa Smurf" to head West? Still thinking about it? We got your back... Be safe!

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Yesss I hit 32 haha it was downhill, I use to ride dirt bikes and fly through trails as a kid and it brings back those amazing memories. Thank you! I have the parts on the way and I’ll definitely be able to install them and save some money there. I’ve been debating the crowdfunding heavy but I think I’m going to go ahead and do it. Thank you for watching and supporting me I really appreciate that.

[@ann-marie8235]

James I am learning mechanical work from you guys video

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Yaay it’s so great to have that knowledge!

[@ann-marie8235]

@@TheEthnicExplorer Yes It Is Great That You Can be a inspiration to others like myself,So when I get on the road I can help my self

[@kaysenapowell5250]

Just curious how fast does that bike go, looks like you were racing. Looks like fun

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

It goes 28mph but if you get a good downhill it’ll get up there haha.

[@philonline247]

Sorry to hear about the coolant leak. I've had to deal with that before, not fun. How much do you think the parts will run you???

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Thanks Phil I ordered the heater core and the heater control valve they were $62. It could have been worse but not cheap for my income either, I’ll survive though.

[@craigbrowning9448]

Another words, the smell of coolant ain't Cool!

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

😂 exactly!

[@ann-marie8235]

Hi I was just watching another content creator with the same Astro Van Her Name Is Aja from the channel Strange Days Dairy and I am learning about the parts that maybe I need to change when I get my own Astro Cargo Van 🚐

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

Aja! That’s my homie these vans been mad at us lately haha but yes since there older it’s good to replace a few things like the fuel filter, fuel pump, water pump, the pullies and belts, vacuum hoses just to name a few things and if you ever notice your heat not getting warm as it should prob the heater core or the heater control valve

[@ann-marie8235]

@@TheEthnicExplorer I really look forward to seeing your videos I make sure my notifications 📢 is on at all times I am going look at these parts,Where do you order most of these items for the van 🚐, I need to email you my phone number

[@TheEthnicExplorer]

@@ann-marie8235 thank you so much it means a lot to me all the support you give and looking forward to my vids! I order them from partsgeek.com majority of parts are super cheap for Astros!