Kevin gave me his first project 1988 ford camper van, and now he has this fully self-contained rig. Kevin's KZbin: / gotmildew
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@skpjoecoursegold3669 жыл бұрын
very sweet Kevin. and i say thank you for helping out Eric.
@mlockey19 жыл бұрын
The two Yorkies will be the real stars of this KZbin Channel. I have a little Yorkie, and he's up for anything at anytime! Nice van, too.
@SweetTater9 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful camper van. Kevin's generosity is beyond belief. What an amazing man with a van.
@64maxpower9 жыл бұрын
I tend to judge people by how they are to their animals. & I can tell that campervan kevin is a good dude.
@ksfwfc28993 жыл бұрын
Oh no, I hate my cat
@juliecastagnaro28683 жыл бұрын
He is. He now has 3 Yorkies and is battling kidney cancer. 😢
@64maxpower3 жыл бұрын
@@juliecastagnaro2868 I saw. That breaks my heart. Kevin has a strong and kind soul. He has the strength to heal but I hate he has to.
@lindagolden98923 жыл бұрын
@@juliecastagnaro2868 - Thankfully he’s had a successful surgery and is cancer free; appears it was contained within that one kidney. Sorry to learn that it was totally damaged and required immediate removal. Praying his other kidney remains fully functional throughout the remainder of his lifetime; hopefully well into the ripe old age of 105 or longer. 🍀
@mistermusic1409 жыл бұрын
MaeMae and Martini...the dynamic duo. Lol Very cool dogs. Kevin's van is sweet especially with that bumper setup. :-)
@jimp1060 Жыл бұрын
A blast from the past.😎
@nanabettyg3 жыл бұрын
What a nice treat to come across, two of my favorite to travel the country with! You have both come a long way!
@1985wvufan9 жыл бұрын
This is a great rv. I really like the battery set up. What a great job.
@ohmike813 Жыл бұрын
Eric, your older videos hold up to the test of time. Great to look back as your adventures continue. Mike
@gklinger9 жыл бұрын
You should do more interviews, Eric. They're an interesting change from the usual and you'd get lots of material you could use for a new documentary (or to add to your last one). The higher quality of the video/sound, the camera work and the editing make your videos a lot more watchable than most so it would be great if you leveraged your skills. Food for thought.
@thenomadicham53299 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. I learn things from his interviews as to how others are using their vehicle. I do hope he continues to do this. In my van, much like Kevin's, I have a small ham station installed. I also go places and set up my telescope for night time star viewing.
@lemoncrinckles9 жыл бұрын
Golan...you're right. The quality of the filming, editing and clarity of the sound and picture move Eric's videos to the absolute front of the line in this category. Great suggestion. I hope he will consider it. (:
@thenomadicham53299 жыл бұрын
I agree with you somewhat. I think Eric could spend more time describing the area he is in, the road conditions, level of police activity from listening to a scanner, telling us more about the digital TV channels he comes across, weather conditions regarding high winds for those with high profile vehicles. I do like many of the things he brings up. I would rather see more scenery, a description of the types of houses he sees, condition of neighborhoods, types of markets, bank branches he comes across and so on. Yes, I would document things a bit different if it were me and the ways things are going in my life, that is exactly what I will most likely be doing within the next year. Unlike Eric, I am not bolting out the door and hitting the road from disgust from others (trolls?) but am preparing in a logical manner by making sure the brakes are in good shape, trans is 100% and so on. I don't want drama while on the road.
@Najibjeni9 жыл бұрын
This is what I'm talking about Eric, this is a real campervan. Yours looks like a van with a bed in it.
@stringbender579 жыл бұрын
That is exactly what he wants it to look like so he can be stealth. You know, blend in with the others so he can sleep most anywhere. Try and keep up!
@godiskungen279 жыл бұрын
Listen ERIC DONT WANT BIGGER RV god people fck sake idiots
@Najibjeni9 жыл бұрын
I don't think this match is gonna last, I give it a few months tops.
@winstonsammy9 жыл бұрын
Najeeb Alkudcy Ya know what..... leave him alone... either support him or don't. Seems to me he is doing the best can for him and Jax. Beyond that, your opinion doesn't count for squat.
@Najibjeni9 жыл бұрын
By support you mean nobody may express their opinions every now and then? To simply watch the videos and agreeing with all the decisions he make? Oh come on! Eric is just like any one of our real life friends, we shouldn't treat him any differently.
@madcowraceteam9 жыл бұрын
Huge fan of the direction this channel is going.
@comfortouch5 жыл бұрын
This was in my suggested videos (Aug 2019) ... wow what a flashback. I was was like "where's Tucker? Oh, wait..." :P
@maribethspence94583 жыл бұрын
It was in my suggested videos (March 2021) Watched Eric's latest then watched rewatched Kevin's latest and saw this and thought hey Kevin has thick dark hair.
@GypsyFree9 жыл бұрын
It sure is a good feeling to know that there are really good people in this world :)
@JaniceTrades7775 жыл бұрын
Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
@rbsamar3 жыл бұрын
It’s so cool to like back and see u two guys have come a long way.
@gailjohnson66703 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.
@PaulSenyeri4 жыл бұрын
great video' looking back'
@livinincalifornia2 жыл бұрын
Ah man, 2015, the gold ole' days lol
@cherylhagen20604 жыл бұрын
Wow this was before tuk tuk.....you’ve come a long way baby!
@vanoramarv41939 жыл бұрын
That looks sooo familiar, T-Rex's brother. Just got T-Rex a while ago. He is a 4x4 lifted Fiesta like Kevins. Have corresponded with Kevin and found him great to talk with. But the kindness he has shown you by given you the van is off the charts, totally awesome.
@chrisao19879 жыл бұрын
Now that van is pretty nice and roomy.
@cynthiatx3 жыл бұрын
Campervan Kevin, what a great guy! BT! Before Tucker!
@gpants36334 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! It’s 2020 and I get to see my two favorite guys from 4 years ago. And my Tuck Tuck isn’t with the woof pack yet.
@sinceremilkoftheword97549 жыл бұрын
That camper is freaking beautiful, i plan on owning one of these one day for extended traveling.
@darfirst9 жыл бұрын
Good job Kev. Eric you are doing just fine if your attracting good people like this. Keep your head held high brother.
@live_free4thee1419 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour, I like seein people with the same interests and values. It's a stealth community. Dude that black van is pretty sick too!
@carolynek18759 жыл бұрын
Kevin I would never believe there was so much room in them camper vans I am amazed at yours ,, its gorgeous,,,,,, and eric cant wait to see yours as it progresses, ,,, and I might say jaxs is a handsome boy lol and kevin your 2 yorkies are adorable,,,
@lisakent56829 жыл бұрын
Great video Eric and awesome van Kevin! Thanks for sharing! Safe and happy travels! :)
@tlbeadlegmailcom9 жыл бұрын
Kevin sure has a nice camper. All the amenities. I'm looking forward to your adventures and challenges in getting your new rig Birtha set up. Yep. Good times ahead!
@wmfrow8 жыл бұрын
Eric, good to have good friend, truly blessed\
@atokarchik9 жыл бұрын
Eric: congratulations on the van! How awesome! And like the lady says about haters and trolls, Shake it Off!
@dabprod5 жыл бұрын
I have a 91 Ford Coachmen Class B. Same lay out, engine etc. Love mine like he loves his. Hard to beat if you can find a clean one, and will last forever if taken care of.
@johnbushwacker64629 жыл бұрын
Great Vid Eric. Each day I get up and overnight ( I live in Australia ) a new video has arrived. Excellent !
@rossdeprey20929 жыл бұрын
Good job. Nice guy to give you a van. Your taking care of him I'm sure he will get good traffic.. have fun ross and heather from fl
@LibellulaGlass9 жыл бұрын
You are lucky Eric to have met Kevin. Looking forward to seeing you settle in to your new van with Jax. There are no bargains like this in France! We are looking for the future, we have too many animals at the moment. Good luck.
@cenedraleaheldra5275 Жыл бұрын
Blast from the past. Lol great guys.
@michaelburke6552 Жыл бұрын
That is a realy nice RV wish I would have bought a smaller one I have a class B+ just me now don't need this size anymore one like your's would work great.
@campgoerOne6 жыл бұрын
Interesting...you've known Campervan Kevin for a while now? Cool! 👍
@Visigoth_9 жыл бұрын
Damn, that's a badass van.
@SimsMinistries9 жыл бұрын
Great To see you got the van from Kevin. This is my first post on your channel. Been watching since you left the west coast. Been reading posts from other folks. The ones who keep putting you down really need help. Must be pretty sad in their lives. I think you are doing a great job and doing what others can only dream of doing. Praying for you and know God will keep on blessing you!
@TheRamblinCamperVan9 жыл бұрын
Another AWESOME VIDEO! Kevin's is almost exactly like mine! Love it!
@johnpowell1841Ай бұрын
Cool video!!
@justinhenry87453 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a van like that
@johnramos94237 жыл бұрын
he's right I beat the bushes and bought a 1986 Chevy camper van with the high top complete with kitchenette shower bathroom.similar to his camper van.great video mate thanks for the video.
@Buzzkut379 жыл бұрын
That is a awesome Van you looked at.
@maribethspence67404 жыл бұрын
Hey nice older video. I sure wish I could find something like that class B...that I could afford that is. Was just watching CVK and this popped up in the recommends. Love them babies and love Jax too.
@maggiemay975 жыл бұрын
Wow. Kevin before he was famous. Love it. Not quite the same without Tucker, though.
@thenomadicham53299 жыл бұрын
Cool. Eric, Kevin's van is just about like mine except I have a generator inside where his sink is and my sink and stove is on the other side of the van. Instead of a deer deflector, I have a bike rack in front. Not too many deers around here to worry about. The color of his van is just like mine. I thought I was looking at my van for a moment. That was a neat surprise to see his van. Thanks for the tour.
@thenomadicham53299 жыл бұрын
I have a 1987 Ford Econoline E350. Has a 460, 4 bbl carb, class III hitch. Looks pretty much like Kevin's. Mine is an extended cab. I see a few around here in Prescott that are similar and in good shape. When I lived in my van for a short time while in Yuma, I didn't see any like mine. Seems like the bigger more expensive types of vans are used down there. Mine is the same or similar color as Kevin's. I'll get my channel going one of these days and show it off. It needs cosmetic work but functions great. Hope this answers your question.
@thenomadicham53299 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is. It has about 105,800 miles on it. I don't drive it all the time. I have had to recently but normally drive my motorcycle around the area. Mine is an E350, 460 engine, class III hitch. Looks pretty much like yours. Mine is tan. Looks very much like Campervan Kevin's.
@totallyleftfield9 жыл бұрын
excellent stuff Eric, and thanks to Kevin =D
@jeenabittenbender72057 жыл бұрын
Watching older episodes is fun. Didn't know you were married Mr Kevin.
@StudioDaVeed9 жыл бұрын
Wow, had no idea Bs were so roomy and nice.
@HRMcKee9 жыл бұрын
i like double d oops sorry after seeing that belly dancer pic above i stopped thinking Rv. i really am a hoot lol
@lenscapingmaine9 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric enjoyed your meet up video, and we like your Ford Van, I used to have a 89 Ford High Top Conversion by Loraine and that was a Great Van, wish I had never sold it. Keep up the great travel video's... So far It's an awesome adventure...
@zhkopec5 жыл бұрын
Just saw one of these for sale by me for 700$. Had to look up what it was like on the inside and remember you had this vid
@smacdiesel9 жыл бұрын
Great interview, love to see other peoples rigs. If it was just me, a camper van would be something to consider.
@stringbender579 жыл бұрын
Very nice van! Most of these I have seen are extremely faded and trashed on the inside. This looks great! Extra points for the clean and neat!
@CampervanKevin9 жыл бұрын
agreed they are getting worn out. Its getting harder and harder to find quality ones now. But, if you take your time and look hard they are there.
@JonEhBee9 жыл бұрын
That's crazy that he can stand up in there!!
@janicepeck48287 жыл бұрын
Catching up on you both. Happy Trails.
@randyh72049 жыл бұрын
How is Jax doing? You know i bought a 30foot class A with a 5.9l cummins and i get 12MPG. I can tow 5000lbs and i still get 12MPG.
@nomadicfanatic9 жыл бұрын
Jax is well adjusted to van already. :)
@bd5son9 жыл бұрын
New to the channel make's me want to go rv'n
@DamusNostril9 жыл бұрын
because it's diesel
@lemoncrinckles9 жыл бұрын
Donna Ranger Why, Donna (from someone who's never driven anything bigger'n pickup)? (:
@1985wvufan9 жыл бұрын
Ok, I have a bumper something like that. They call it road armor. And boy it really is. Deer are a big problem here in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia and my insurance actually went down when I put a road armor bumper on my truck.
@CITAP19 жыл бұрын
Kevin has been watching "Walking Dead" with that front bumper. He has it setup pretty nice and for his size too. Still suffering from Jax withdrawl syndrome. Need a video. take care.
@Cyberchild1018 жыл бұрын
i love that van how cool keep on keeping on
@55mg869 жыл бұрын
Eric, we are new to the channel and enjoying your video adventure. Our plan is to do something similar in the nect few months. My wife loves JAX and video time with him..., and she thinks you can take your cap off especially when you are in the RV. I told her you may have some hair issues like me...mine is basically gone and you feel more comfortable wearing the cap,on camera...she say's dump the cap, you are a handsome dude and would look great without it. I say do what you want...but keep the great video's going.
@vernonheil86133 жыл бұрын
I like your campervan
@DaveBegotka9 жыл бұрын
"Actually" kind of makes me laugh now too every time I say it......that Chris Travles dude says it every three words......lol
@RxMixer9 жыл бұрын
To each, his own. That said, I'm not a camper van kinda' person.
@johnbushwacker64629 жыл бұрын
Why not?
@tachikaze2229 жыл бұрын
John Bushwacker basically going from Class C to Class B- converts your rig from a studio apartment on wheels to a prison cell on wheels . . . : )
@RxMixer9 жыл бұрын
John Bushwacker Personally, I prefer my commode to be bolted to the floor and not have my chin on my knees when using same...just sayin'....
@BrianForrestal9 жыл бұрын
Hope all is well Fl is getting hot already!
@lindagolden98923 жыл бұрын
I’ve been curious as to what the inside of this camper van looked like. Glad this video popped up. Interesting and quite affordable battery idea and wonder if that’s still a viable option? 🦧
@stephenstjohn-di5wc9 жыл бұрын
sweet van eric . good luck.
@caleborvik74268 жыл бұрын
Wow love the van!
@gilbertpatterson29269 жыл бұрын
I long to be part of you guys community. soon I'm just prepping now but soon very soon.
@MrCHRISTIANKENNEDY9 жыл бұрын
I like your van and your Video's R awesome
@cameroncook38639 жыл бұрын
Dam! Great van Kevin
@CampervanKevin9 жыл бұрын
I like it! It has been at my mechanics since this vid Getting everything under hood new. Just short of a rebuild. Over 2 grand in parts alone, including complete front end and suspension work. Does not include labor
@thestuffz9 жыл бұрын
Kevin's van looks great! only thing I would do is put a mud flap before the grey/black water valves. Would suck to have a rock pick up with them big grippies and knock a hole or mess up the handle!
@CampervanKevin9 жыл бұрын
Its an idea for sure.
@mrmagoo99019 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was a nice van...
@jaysuper82559 жыл бұрын
Tell Kevin "How about a swap". He has a nice rig for the size. Have to talk more about that battery pack he has, very interesting. In the next year I want to upgrade my basic group 27 battery to the new group 31 or go with two 6 volt. But what he has seems to take up much less room than two batteries.
@MrJim08239 жыл бұрын
No tell him to give you both so you can sell one
@MrJim08239 жыл бұрын
Proud of it are you most stupid people don't tell
@sakurahime14819 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric, I was just watching campervan Kevin and he was saying how he didn't know how to edit videos, maybe if you see him again you could help him out.
@Gump11479 жыл бұрын
Beefy Bertha. Congrats Eric. The trip back is going to be a different adventure all together. G.
@stephaniesturgeon55915 жыл бұрын
I love these kind of vans
@reneyc7239 жыл бұрын
the van looks awesome! I subbed to Kevin. I am looking to see what you do with Bertha.
@hotmasked19 жыл бұрын
Great Video
@chrisc44275 жыл бұрын
Very nice I like it
@angelajenkins6 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a jewel!!
@NoProGoPronto9 жыл бұрын
These are my favorite type of camper van. I look at them all the time on Craigslist. I love anything with the overhead cabin. I'm hoping you'll let Kevin do a full tour of the van he gave you. Would like to know how he did everything. I'll sub his channel.
@thenomadicham53299 жыл бұрын
I have a van just like Kevin's. You do have to be careful to drive while the wind speeds are high. Mine has a 460 engine and a class III hitch and runs great. I bought mine for about $5200 back in late 2006. I have not had major trouble with it. The transmission is in great shape. Had it flushed a year ago and no signs of metal flakes. I am not interested in selling it and have been approached 5 times in the past 7 months by people wanting to buy it. Great time to sell a vehicle when your not interested in selling.
@WildernessRocks9 жыл бұрын
Agreed! :D
@johncoughlin17638 жыл бұрын
A real nice video,How do I susribe to Kevins channel ? ive seen all Ericks videos and surbided to his ventures, keep up the good work guys, am camping in a 85 chevm c20 most week ends but not full time yet,maybe next year im only 84 yr old. thanks john.
@DaveBegotka9 жыл бұрын
IN AZ they call them "ru bar's" Thanks Kamper Kevin.......fellow Nephilim
@Nivasi5 жыл бұрын
Both of you have moved up in the classes.. would love to have CVK's 88 campervan.. wonder where it is today?
@GrumpyOldMan709 жыл бұрын
Just a thought, won't that black paint make your van an oven in full summer? In the NW, I suppose it will be fine but it was the first thing this Arkansas boy thought (even here in MD it would be a killer in the summer.
@daltonschannel84059 жыл бұрын
Eric...your going to need a bumper like his. Why chance it bro?
@nomadicfanatic9 жыл бұрын
I will start looking at wreaking yards
@missycat57839 жыл бұрын
Nomadic Fanatic Yah, there are plenty of deer in Olympia. My son-in-law just got hit by a deer, right in Olympia.
@JJ382559 жыл бұрын
and for those times when someone just sits there when the light turns green you can just push them right through the intersection .
@tinderinc9 жыл бұрын
The old road killer bumper, next stop dinner
@robertclarkguitar8 жыл бұрын
I love it!!
@JaniceLalla3 жыл бұрын
hello
@AmericanWomanRV9 жыл бұрын
"The Black Pearl "
@wrduckclub7 жыл бұрын
Bro, you and Kevin have to start venting those batteries. Dangerous gasses my friend.
@nomadicfanatic7 жыл бұрын
I only use ventless batteries. Sealed AGM's now. Nothing to vent. But if you use other types of batteries that require venting, yes, please vent them.
@__ZANE__7 жыл бұрын
@RW H ....are you referring to kevin's batteries that he got from the old cell phone tower? i'm not sure if those need vented or not.
@reidcrosby62415 жыл бұрын
@@__ZANE__ those should be glass mat...no vent needed. I have some like those from a bell system.....2v each x 24.....lots battery, no venting and spill proof.
@LadyP19 жыл бұрын
Nice.
@ericcullars84343 жыл бұрын
Question, is your campervan feels top heavy while your driving?
@BigDJr7779 жыл бұрын
I would love to pick up A van like that.
@billandkaren12439 жыл бұрын
That wide angle lens makes Kevin's van look 30 feet long
@Shamus719 жыл бұрын
I am looking for something like this for myself.
@gracekchen9 жыл бұрын
This is what I'm looking for!
@Bobby-ok9zd9 жыл бұрын
I have a question Eric. Your nomatic intro is of you and Jax on your adventures driving Tilly. Are you going to change that now, to includes Black Betty or Bertha or keep it the same? I think a change is needed. Thanks
@mimiadrija7979 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to give Eric time to get organized in his new home, don't you think?
@nomadicfanatic9 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's on my long list of "to do" projects :)
@SweetFLGuy19 жыл бұрын
Nomadic Fanatic How does the name Black Purrfection sound to you Eric ?
@jimrockford9379 жыл бұрын
Tenspeed TheBikeHanger Exactly! Another one I hate is, "Sorry I'm not perfect".
@MrJim08239 жыл бұрын
SweetFLGuy1 Grim Ripper
@maylin19866 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness. Nomadic Fanatics cat is so pudgy and cute. ♡ I didn't realize how big the cat was until he took the cat for a walk and had Jaxs sitting in his lap. Not trying to be mean. I think pudgy cats are cute. XD
@starblazer649 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Amazing how roomy it looks once you're inside.