Three Days Camping in my Renovated Small Car

[@flacmurry7830]

Hey MAV, important reminder! Always put your manual transmission in gear when you are parked up, either Reverse or 1st gear depending on the slope you are on. It's a double safety especially with the heavy build the E-break is going to fail at some point and none of us wants the bug rolling away by itself at night with you sleeping in it.

[@yusufali-zf2po]

doing that is not good for the gearbox, its unhealthy

[@flacmurry7830]

@@yusufali-zf2po sorry but that's simply not true...there is no force acting on any gears because the Ebreak is holding the car anyway, it's just a safety feature. Whatsoever there is also not as much force on the gears as accelerating from a stillstand for example. Sorry and not sorry but I am sure you haven't driven a lot of manuals in mountainous areas so please keep your hearsay to yourself.

[@aurum79argentum47]

I've got a dead emergency brake on my Beetle and have to do this. Terrified this thing getting away from me but I live in the Flatlands ...

[@qjesse]

yup brake redundancy, can never be too careful, especially with older vehicles.

[@kieribama]

I've always kept any manual I've owned in reverse when "parked" as I was always told it is the strongest gear. I had a car a while back that actually lost its e-brake so this was the best way to keep it in place for a bit.

[@blondie7715]

I LOVE the orange insulated walls & the groovy ceiling! Definitely got a way cool retro vibe, and yes, the lava lamp is perfect! ❤️😍

[@bluekatgal7300]

Glad you kept the flower😊 The bug camper is why I started watching this channel. So happy to see it again. Great upgrades and love this type of content as well as all the fishing and exploring other areas and countries, etc. Thanks for all the hard work you do.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

That was the first video I saw too 😊

[@VHSRKIVES]

Same here too.

[@bigenesis]

I'm a girlie girl who grew up fishing and going to fishing derbies as a kid with my grandfather, who taught me how to fish! Don't ever change who you are! You have one if the best channels out there! Your renovated VW is sweet! I love the interior! You should try hot pepperoni in half a heel of Italian bread! You scoop out the bread inards and load it up with sliced pepperoni and sauce cooked slowly in a crock pot! So good! It's a Columbia County, New York thing!❤❤

[@bingusworshipper]

Even better yet, with the sandwich, put some meatballs on top of the pepperonis. I've made that sandwich a few times, and it's so good.

[@bigenesis]

Yes!!!!​@@bingusworshipper

[@F8truckin]

I'm a OTR trucker from Northern MN, I was in Virginia yesterday, saw a cool van life guy, brought your name and channel up to him. He said he's camped with you before. His name was Greg. Always enjoy content Mav!

[@jorgeasaur]

Its cool to see that each build is going along with a retro look based off the vehicle its in, Im loving it. These types of videos are awesome and always great to see Drew back, hope to see him around with all the other vehicle builds and renovations.

[@rigby117]

Just a little tip for calzones- Use one piece of dough and stretch it out like a pizza, put the ingrediants on one side and leave a bit to fold on the sides so you can then tuck the dough in a spiral patern. Make sure you also cut a slit in the dough for it to steam, best way to make a calzone imo

[@moran30003000]

lil tip for the pros

[@RustyBlumpkins]

Rigby is a person who’s cooked lots of calzones with that insight. As a fellow calzone/pizza fan…couldn’t have said it better.

[@tupham7978]

I was about to say if he coulda waited a little more, and cut a few slits for steaming, I usually get a riser(an elevated grate off the pan) put the calzone to the side and add water and get that boiling first with the lid, then when most of it is gone put the calzone back on the riser and leave it on to steam it to perfection of cheese stretches. it also doubles as to ease up the pan to clean it later.

[@chriscalderon460]

Simple using nails allows the body to flex when needed while maintaining rigidity. Same reason there’s ALOT of nails in a house

[@tricolore31]

Oh man this bug is a BEAUTY now. That orange trim is incredible !!!

[@kat13man]

The only thing missing are the cages for the Go Go dancers.

[@nickzcilot2173]

Wehhh

[@BarFlyChef]

Might consider lining around the vent windows, and a few other places, some Velcro strips to secure the liner better to the outside, and still have it detachable.

[@beckymorgan4319]

Who ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@beckymorgan4319]

​@@nickzcilot2173😢

[@cheapshot66]

Love the new interior! I’m sure you’re glad you don’t have to deal with all the bugs getting into the gaps of the pop up. Love the new vibe and the lava lamp, great touch!!

[@greathornedowl3644]

Thank you for taking us along on your travels. Middle-aged men, stuck in the daily grind, living vicariously through you.

[@chrisperez2x]

Same!!!

[@MgMTribbles-vi7fw]

Jeez, you guys must not have a life if you need to “live vicariously” through pubestache Joos!

[@MgMTribbles-vi7fw]

Living vicariously through this guy? Your life must really suck!

[@Randomess5.45]

Also teenagers stuck in school just wanting to go out and live

[@natashab3412]

And women !

[@girl_friday9185]

Verrrry nice footage of the B-ouglass upgrades & retrofits! Working w/a camper craftsman like Drew really showed (materials, space/storage maximization, hacks & trade tricks…). Too cool to see the VW still a quirky go-to in your fleet! Keep on truckin’, MAV-nation!🎣🤘🫶

[@wardrobelion]

Wow! I'm so lucky to see another Drew project 🤗. You've found a gem Mav. The VWagon looks awesome and it suits the lil bug😊. Thanks for bringing us along for this transformation.

[@MgMTribbles-vi7fw]

Drew did all the work! Mav was a convenient “third hand” whenever he bothered to help!

[@ccm4052]

I'm sure Drew gets financially compensated thoroughly. Makes me wonder if they wouldn't have just been better off starting from sctatch --at least with a new vahicle with a new 'engine'​@@MgMTribbles-vi7fw

[@ccm4052]

Drew clearly possesses a natural bent for this kind of thing. Yet, in a strange way, he might slightly be wasting his time, he could easily be building homes that he designs inside and out...if he felt like it.

[@larsmeijerink5471]

Its or a VW or a Volks Wagen but definitely not a VWagon. V=Volk (people) W=Wagen (car) wagon is a traincart

[@largotokyo6286]

The fact you could have EASILY turned this into multiple videos but chose not to is respectable

[@AustinHebrew]

Very truw

[@tobias1991o]

No, long form make just as much money if not more.

[@khmercartips9771]

It base on views hour and ads

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

*Nope, he did it this way to fish for more money out of his viewers… This way shows more ads. He purposely stretched it to just over an hour, because it will allow one more ad for that amount of time. Basically, he sold out on this video and only cared about money.*

[@MK-of7qw]

funny. I don't see any sds.

[@mikeward1848]

love drew and his energy, love to see the builds coming along, keep on truckin mav

[@Tom-bf1tj]

I used to live in Minneapolis in glenco when I was younger I remember fishing with my grandparents and ice fishing what a blast

[@anthonymichaels257]

Using the standing desk for the roof is genius!!👍👌

[@Mrs.Cherall]

That's Cool Amazing creativity. Thanks so much for sharing 💜 Enjoy your trip and safe travels.

[@bdmenne]

Love how compact & cozy that camper is.

[@JL-mc2dx]

What a cool ride and I love the colors. Special note the fabric used. It will shred around the raw edges. Get a seamstress to put a thick binding on all raw edges on the doorway part where yourhands.will touch will last a longer time.

[@fhlaonpg]

the man might own an air bnb, he might have a fleet or campers, he might even drive a bitubo benz with the sick nasty tune, but he aint above a pack knorr mac n cheese. blessed.

[@chatta6013]

He was blessed 2 be born wealthy n rich 4 sure.

[@natashab3412]

​@chatta6013 wha...? . He made money fr successful channel.

[@Indian_Kamala]

​@@chatta6013not sure what he was born into but 2.5 million subs and merchandise adds up some $$$

[@VictoriaMathis-dr1vs]

Your meal looks good

[@amythistxue1]

@@chatta6013 don't think he was really born into it, in another video he talks about buying his white truck largely from inheritance when his grandfather passed and then from there he largely just saved a lot of his youtube money

[@nuggetsfan007]

You’re buddy is a beast at these builds! I do enjoy seeing him back on the channel

[@brockashsfrund]

I wanna see his other projects. Does he have a youtube channel?

[@strongestnattyever-videos2247]

Ehhhh 🤷‍♂️👎😴

[@ilovetotri23]

Insulation is insulation! I am grateful to see you have heat, obviously because you post so many cold weather adventures. However, I have only seen "bugless" in warm weather videos thus far. Amazing vehicle! Can't wait to see a trip with it in the summer!

[@DrofJustice]

Hey Mav!! I saw this sweet rig on the North Shore when I was there hiking with my son. Super fan girled for miles as we drove home 😂😜

[@cuocsonglangnoigogang]

Your three-day camping adventure in your renovated small car is a testament to your resourcefulness and love for outdoor exploration. Your ability to transform limited space into a cozy shelter demonstrates your ingenuity and passion for adventure. Keep sharing your inspiring journeys! And I am Floating Village Life.

[@brendaerickson678]

Love the Bug upgrades. The hippy tapestry is beautiful. Thanks for the video.

[@JoshuaJohnson-pq7hf]

nothing better than Northern MN in the spring! that bug is brilliant!

[@glorisol3805]

"Shagadelic vibe"... groovy baby!

[@magnoliadawn2212]

I love the remodel! My only wish is that the headliner in the front matched the one in the back. A privacy curtain behind the lava lamp made from the same material. Much love, Mav! 💜💜

[@Izzy-rh7br]

Love how a lot of the comments are just helpful tips people give Mav.

[@vjm1639]

omg....this is fabulous! My first car was an old 69 VW bug bought in 77 and I loved that thing. This would have been a real dream vehicle. I hope you use it and enjoy it! Love the ceiling fabric, and the orange, and adore that gorgeous countertop!! I LOVE it! Drew did a fabulous job!! .....I'll refrain from speaking about the dirty pans and utensils half cleaned. LOL This old woman loves your videos...

[@MariaM-tq2ub]

That's a lot of orange! If you ever want to change up the beding, you can go with the blue color on the ceiling.

[@pamelataylor412]

I thought the same! That orange is nice but a contrast would be great

[@XboxTheBeatboxer]

Don't forget to install a carbon monoxide sensor (actually install two in case one fails) in any of your vehicles with the diesel heaters/propane. Don't want to take the long nap in the night.

[@scottnorman4572]

You should add a 2 inch lift and all terrain tires ,awesome rig!!!

[@mannine99]

yes, could use little stiffer springs

[@cynthiacrawford6147]

Wouldn't that change his gas mileage?

[@scottnorman4572]

@@cynthiacrawford6147 It would change a lot of things for the good!!!!

[@cynthiacrawford6147]

@@scottnorman4572 higher gas prices are not good

[@scottnorman4572]

@@cynthiacrawford6147 First of all it's a diesel and second when I made the original post I didn't know that I was supposed to run It by you first. And as far as gas goes we can fix it come November!!!

[@AuLily1]

I've spared myself extra dishes to wash by putting the opened Knorr package standing upright in a bowl, and adding boiling water according to instructional amount given. Give a good stir to mix sauce powder and water with the pasta or rice, or whatever is in the Knorr package. Fold it over, secure with a binder clip, and let sit 10 minutes or so, stirring occasionally, once or twice over the duration of the liquid absorbing.

[@MrBirdonawire]

I love cooking, especially in the outdoors but man no way you can ever say you are happy when Sven & Ole's is closed brother. That joint is pure gold. I don’t care what kind of gourmet food I can make outside my tent. Being heartbroken by that joint not being open when I arrive just hurts…deep.

[@skysali3022]

It would be interesting to know the weight at a trucker weigh station before and then after modifications to see the difference made by the lighter materials.

[@mylittlesuperhero581]

Absolutely loving the bug restoration!!

[@S.Kribbet]

Not a lot that’s going on in the world right now makes you instantly smile, your RV bug & You do just that. Watching this adventure was pure entertainment. More please‼️

[@bonniepwtf]

Lava lamp was the cherry on top of the Bug Sundae 🍨 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@DebCamPhoto]

The vw looks great. If you have any extra material maybe changing out the headliner in the front to match the camper might be a nice touch?

[@codymoore8709]

This dudes precision is amazing. Very meticulous and crafty

[@natearrigoni]

We used to put an aluminum plate over our pans and made twig fires on them to bake while backpacking. An open fire might not be cool inside there, but a torch might work to make a lil oven. This is a neat lil project too!

[@deeanna5814]

Drew’s skill set just amazes me.

[@SketchyAsFunk]

You can put Jeep xj springs on the stock struts to get a ~2" lift as well as more stiffness to help support the extra weight.

[@bekstayo]

make sun while the hay shines... a new Mav proverb. love you dude

[@davidmoody9449]

Hey, man. I really appreciate these longer videos. Look forward to your stuff each week. Thanks for making our days better, my friend!

[@lamarbevil4891]

The bug does draw attention. It is how I found your channel. Keep on trucking

[@___Will__Ferrell]

The reno colors in the interior of your Beetle RV is fire !!! Loves it. I would have never thought of that color scheme and insane psychedelic ceiling. Yeah. You guys nailed it !!!

[@FreeSki4Life720]

As a Michigander I always love hearing people talk about the great lakes! I also just got back from Japan and I miss Japanese convenience stores 🥲 Your onigiri looked fantastic

[@Racingworz06]

This shit is so chill to watch as ur trying to sleep, I’m acc so relaxed rn

[@aka-chi_hurron]

amazing build! love it! the thing you mentioned about the door, they do have folding doors for these pop up camper types, but honestly I doubt it would work too great with your setup, not without major rework at least, plus the little door is kinda cute and fits the bug better imho. Though I DEFINITELY would add some sort of guard between your bed and the cooking area, perhaps one that folds up. Should help with any splash from oils or water while cooking from getting onto your bed. love what you do bud

[@bdmenne]

That was a REALLY COOL commercial, MAV!

[@SNTSGS4]

MAV! personally due to all the weight and future endeavours you might go on, I would suggest maybe looking into a lift for the bug. Maybe even just upgrading the shocks, with an all terrain tire. Eventually you will be bottoming out and shocks may blow at some point just a suggestion. Their are company’s that sell lift kits.

[@thecommentlounge]

When you cook with an Iron Skillet, in a VW Beetle, you are the real deal!

[@frankster3060]

@mav where the little window is to look into the seat you should make a sliding draw that slides into the front and the camper so you can put you stuff in there so you don’t have to get out to get anything

[@dustinkush7245]

Awesome job on the bug can’t wait to see what ones next for a remodel

[@kevinfeeney5309]

LOVE the upgrades... Got a couple suggestions: The builder of Chrome's van, VANCITY VANLIFE.... used honeycomb cut outs on interior walls to cut down weight. Wondering if that could help with alleviating the weight on the ole bug's suspension. Also maybe using a camping oven would help. Chrome used it to make cookies n muffins n stuff in Canada's backcountry.

[@gbp3616]

Looks unreal dude! Airbags for sure

[@Keys-zq1gw]

It made me chuckle to see a full grown man step out of that tiny camper through that tiny door. The first time you see it, it throws you for a second. Idk, you’re kind of expecting to see someone a bit smaller. Looks something like a circus clown car. 🚗😂😂 But I have to say, this is an awesome build! To turn such a compact car into a sleep-able, live-able, fairly comfortable camper is amazing! So creative! Plus, having an automated, adjustable roof, adding an actual kitchen with counter space for a camping stove, and an actual sink with running water! I bet the build was like playing a life-sized, 3D game of Tetris, with fitting everything in. I love to see creativity like this in people! Keep up the amazing work! 👍🏾🤌🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@kaamorraa]

sometimes i think im somehow connected to the youtubers i watched daily but nah changed that tonight. its 3:37am where i live. i just pressed play to continue watching the video after i threw out my leftover wings i just baked in the oven. as i was preparing the pan to put the wings in to reheat them i thought to myself “i remember hearing one side was better to bake but i forget and i dont feel like looking”. so i just put it in. 15 minutes later i hit play and as im listening to him talk and cook i over hear EXACTLY what i internally was thinking just a little bit before. idk just weird and had to share with my fellow truckers. love you mav💛

[@autotunie7525]

Yay! Mav is back!

[@Paullebbon]

Hi, crack the egg into the water when it starts to boil and by the time your noodles are cooked the egg will be cooked to a soft boil. Saves cooking eggs and peeling them and is just as delicious. Nice build guys.

[@ethanlee2004]

These are always my favorite Mav Episodes

[@Atmannnnn]

New styles are fresh, you're killing it dawg

[@Jaren52]

The little "brother ☝️" at 49:55 followed by the onion reference was perfect🤣🤣🤣

[@jayteefishing1543]

You need to instal a piece of pvc on top or on the side for your rods. A buddy of mine installed one of the underneath of his vehicle and the tag folds down and that’s how you put them in and take them out.

[@HookNHuntOutdoors]

Love your content Mav! Always a adventure and pure passion for what you love doing!

[@donmckenzie4329]

seems like a small awning on the side of the camper would be sweet. would be a nice place to hang stuff or get gear on and off or stand outside. the slide out table is a game changer.

[@danutcrackerstream5799]

I Iove these long videos it's like watching a non boring movie starring Mav😊😊

[@ZebraFacts]

I would love to have this beetle. I can' think of one thing that would make it much better for my use though. Stretching it to a six wheeler so that a water closet and shower would be added would be amazing.

[@aliyahandjay4308]

Thank you so much Mav!!!!!! I’ve been waiting for this video❗️I love the Bug 🗣️

[@suezaple4950]

The VW camper car looks epic with it new reno so much room its surprising . love watching you cook up meals .

[@MathiasGreenwalde]

The only reason theres a shiny and dull side on tinfoil is they cant roll it out in one sheet cause its too thin and will rip so they do 2 sheets at once and the shiny side is what touched the rollers and the dull side is where the two sheets touched.

[@mytinyjourney]

I’m on a Lake Superior circle tour right now - About to head thru Grand Marais in a couple days. Love to know what campground that was. If your meatballs are all beef under cooking is No biggie. If there’s pork that’s when you have a problem - but glad to see you survived it. The Bug is adorable!

[@dawnkangas2968]

Thank Drew for helping you vamp up the bug it looks 👀 super cool awesome video keep on trucken

[@Woodsyintroverts]

We live near the shores of Lake Superior in the Keweenaw. Lake Superior is the largest, coldest and deepest of the Great Lakes. A great place to live. You are just across the water from us where you are at. 💙🙌🏻

[@RoadGlideTIP216]

Hell yeah just in time for bed

[@tricolore31]

Same bro

[@shannoncrook4712]

Me too Ottawa Ontario

[@chattychickadee4192]

Same!

[@tricolore31]

@@shannoncrook4712 same here Windsor ontario

[@johnwayne3904]

Goodnight!

[@nathanialspencer6479]

MAV love watching you, someone near us lived in a pick-up with a diesel heater setup the same.. small fabric over vent collected dust and somehow caused a fire that killed him sleeping. stay safe

[@mattphillips6578]

Damn Drew is an amazing carpenter and craftsman. U better be paying him well, bc u don’t realize how rare that is these days!! It’s a dying skillset.

[@Matthew-ud3nq]

No it's not and don't tell him that he better be paying his friends that's between him and drew

[@cris1735]

So much for respect for Drew. He's a craftsman/artist.

[@TTOS69]

People... Dull side of foil is the part your food goes on. No matter what. The other side isnt polished the same way and will stick. Theres no magic cooking with foil. Its just easy clean up method.

[@TTOS69]

Also says this on every aluminum foil box I've ever bought actually now that I think of it

[@mitchlillard3887]

Mav, You should get a remote for your lift, or have a button in the cab.. that way when you unlatch the top, you can raise the roof before you get in. Might save you from having to hunch over a bunch! Great video!

[@BlindFaith777]

Too funny, my daughter turned 18 today. We took her to Bone Fish Grille for dinner. She ordered the rainbow trout at her boyfriend’s suggestion. He & his 3 brothers spend a lot of time fishing in the upper peninsula on Lake Superior every summer. Unfortunately, she didn’t care for it at all. Fortunately, her bf was with, so he ate it for her. They’re headed up there the first 10 days of July. They’re camping on the lake shore. This will be my daughter’s first time camping. I grew up camping on every single vacation my family took. My dad and mom were raised by parents that were in their early 20s when the great depression hit. They were taught to be very miserly and very practical with their money. I enjoyed camping as a small child but as a teen, I began to despise it. My back has always bothered me and we didn’t sleep on mattresses. We slept on the ground. Thankfully, my husband isn’t a fan of camping, therefore our girl has been very pampered with the best hotels we can afford, (reasonably). We take roughly 2-3 trips per year w mini trips to Kalahari, Frankenmuth, MI throughout the year as well. I’m so nervous we’re going to answer a call to our girl (only child) crying bc she’s miserable & grossed out by bugs and ask us to come get her. We’re in a suburb of Detroit…. We r not driving 6.5 hours one way to pick her up and guarantee his parent both ex military hard arses aren’t going to take kindly to her pampered high maintenance needs…. I’m praying that she surprises herself and us and decides she’s a wilderness girl.

[@nancykelsey1661]

I’m in SW lower Mi, and we camp every chance possible. My folks did it, we do it, my kids do too. Our 1st trip this yr is in 2 weeks. Always use a tent, sleep on the ground and I’m 67 next month. Maybe I’ll break down and use a air mattress this yr, we’ll see.. Happy Camping

[@RFoster130]

Ive missed these mav videos. More small road trips in the fleet.

[@readJames48]

Great update on yur VW camper Mav❤!!!

[@lonniechartrand]

Drew is a FANTASTIC “FAB” man!

[@pugmalley]

I think the pillow cases should have been white or that blue color on your ceiling. Too much orange just sort of blends all together.

[@johndonahue4777]

That guy is some kind of Stradavari. He did the unimaginable but he imagined it then did it. Who wouldn't love the results? Really lovely better than new plus it's orange like 1972. You can get a Taylor meat thermometer for about ten bucks. It folds up and the battery lasts a long time.

[@ericadiamond9799]

Just rewatching that $10 of gas that dripped out of the hose before you hung it up 🤦🏽‍♀️😂

[@ryanhighberg4662]

Damn right. If someone tried to steal my truck while at the pump, I'd grab a hose and start siphoning the gas out. They ask me what I'm doing I'd tell them the truck isn't paid for, but this gas is.

[@dianekoralja2154]

Hey Mav! I have to say, great job on the camper car VW. We can tell somebody likes the color orange. Also, great job as always on taking us with you on your adventures. It really feels like being there with you. You get a sense of everything. As well, what can I say about the creative cooking you do in your vlogs ( excellent). I'm a girl, so I am ultra impressed. Can't wait to see more of what you have planned. ❤️❤️🙂👍🪵🌿☕🚐

[@kcbguy57]

"Sock it to me baby" That design is straight from "LaughIn" from the 60's. Look it up.

[@deegulyassy153]

It does!! It’s groovy

[@sheilaathay2034]

Joanne Worley,Rowan and Martin and Goldie Hawn would approve😂🎉

[@treehuggingbuddhist]

you bet your sweet bippie it does! 😂

[@lonniechartrand]

“Here comes the Judge, here comes the Judge………”

[@lonniechartrand]

@@sheilaathay2034 Don’t forget Arte Johnson! “Very interesting!”

[@apeekintime]

That felt interior looks incredible flammable. I would move to an induction burner when cooking inside since you are more of an electric camper now. Save the propane for outside cooking.

[@rogerdanella]

Imagine if this guy had his own channel seems to be a good carpenter

[@Jesus-jk1gj]

Wow this made my eyes pop out from my skull, mad skills I saw a micro camper but mad props to this! 🍻

[@disneyee7643]

Nice to hear Drew on your channel. Finally, someone with a real man sounding voice.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

I like the combination of RV prototyping and a outdoor clothing line promotion. I think that works really well. Such a combination worked for O'Neill allso really well.

[@DONTTRIP-ik3dl]

W dude who came back to help build the buggy he looks like a cool trustworthy dude

[@andreaewert7204]

Love the new vibe of the camper for me 80s roller skating rink! ❤️❤️❤️ Hope to see you and VW camper sometime when I'm up in Minnesota!! 😊

[@jimdavenport4484]

Great video; what a great friend to help you redo your camper it turned out so cool and you truly seem to enjoy it. Let the good times roll👍💯