VAN TOUR | 1977 Volkswagen Westfalia | What Original Van Life Looked Like

This 1977 Volkswagen Westfalia Van Tour Video covers the exterior, interior, and driving. The owner has kept this van in prime condition and has converted this 44 year old retro van into a fully functioning self converted camper van! This Westfalia has a pop up camper which allows room for an extra bed. The van sleeps 4 people, has a fully functioning kitchen, refrigerator, workspace, plenty of storage and more! We compare this old-school van to our 2021 Winnebago Revel in this van tour video.

Products We Use in the Van
Bed
* Mattress topper (We have 2 in and wish we went with 3 in) - amzn.to/3BZfUSw
* Sheets and Pillowcases (Full - Blue Grey) - amzn.to/3j7W5jm
* Duvet Cover - amzn.to/3zU5JwF
* Cover for Side Pieces on bed - used body pillowcases and sewed/fitted to correct size - amzn.to/3lex20L
Kitchen & Cooking
* Paper Towel Holder - amzn.to/3Am1MBk
* Refrigerator Storage Bins - Medium - amzn.to/3rHjsnM
* Refrigerator Storage Bins - Bottom Shelf - amzn.to/2UYlCUb
* Plastic Dish Set -amzn.to/3rHLkbr
* Yeti 30 oz Rambler - amzn.to/3yt26xD
* Sink Scrubbie Holder - amzn.to/3j6CMH5
* Drawer Organizers - amzn.to/3xfokl1
* Blackstone Griddle - amzn.to/3yh6Vtx
* Blackstone Griddle Cover - amzn.to/3BXJZBS
* Griddle Utensils - amzn.to/3lde3Dw
* Portable Espresso Maker - amzn.to/3zQ3udR
* Aeropress Coffee Maker - amzn.to/3xyKqz8
* Coffee Bean Grinder - amzn.to/3xF1kfL
Cleaning
* Mini Shark Vacuum - amzn.to/2Vx0Aft
Bathroom
* Toilet Cleaner Brush - amzn.to/3j5WKld
* Porta Pack for Holding Tank - amzn.to/3rXgJGX
* Eco-Friendly Shower Shampoo/Soap - amzn.to/3jzcYn0
* Laundry Bags - amzn.to/3lF7EkI
* Mirror - amzn.to/3CrKa8H
Work Stations & Electronics
* Computer Monitor Stand - amzn.to/3lFnKuI
* Kindle - amzn.to/36twRpL
Storage & Hooks
* Clothing Bins fit in cubby above driver & passenger seats - tidd.ly/3feK1vm
* Message Seller for custom bins - Length 12.25in, Width 10.5in, Height 7.5in
* Color: Black
* Storage Bins - Used in bathroom - 2 small, kitchen - 1 small, electronics cabinet - 1 small, garage on top of black aluminum boxes - 1 large, 1 small, Garage under bench seat - 1 medium - amzn.to/3CpLjxt
* Aluminum Black Storage Box 1 used in garage, 1 used on roof - amzn.to/2Voa6lf
* Adhesive Velcro Netting - amzn.to/3xv4CBO
* Travel Packing Cubes - amzn.to/3yBnzo8
* Self Adhesive Wall Hooks - Stainless steel - amzn.to/3AgKSE0
* Plastic Adhesive Wall hooks - amzn.to/2VDhM2p
Cockpit
* Visor Mirror - amzn.to/37uGQLG
* Blackout Curtains - amzn.to/3xxCa2i
Adhesives
* Velcro - Curtains, kitchen top extender, etc - amzn.to/3lGaNAL
* Double Sided Tape - Mirror - amzn.to/3rYx0v6
Bikes
* Bike Cover - XL - amzn.to/3fEGYNb
* Bike Rack - rockymounts.com/backstage/
Modifications
* Hose Filter - Drinking Water - amzn.to/3yuoMxr
Vehicle Maintenance / Needs
* Tire Deflator - amzn.to/3fDW99z
* Portable Compressor 40045 400P - amzn.to/3CsQ7m6
* 25 FT Water Hose Fill Up - amzn.to/2TYCYj4
* Tool Roll Organizer - amzn.to/3Cs6BdS
* Bungee Cords - amzn.to/3yygILS
* Hatchet - amzn.to/3xtOSiA
Outside
* Camping Chairs - www.rei.com/product/164385/re...
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We're Faris and Lisa
A travel couple from Metro Detroit, MI. We met in business school and started traveling immediately post graduation in 2016 while maintaining automotive marketing positions. We’ve traveled to over 35 different countries together and still can’t get enough!
In April 2021, we made the leap and quit our 9-5 jobs to follow our dreams of full time travel. We sold our house, donated all of our belongings and moved into our camper van / RV, “Tina” or “Big T”. Now we document all of our travels and van life adventures via travel vlog style! Subscribe to our KZbin channel and Newsletter to follow along on our adventure as we explore North America.
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[@orange13]

awesome video and great van. Not sure if you know, it is called Westfalia after the company that did the camping van conversion for VW. So what Winnebago is for the Sprinter, Westfalia is for the VW. and between 1999 and 2007, Westfalia (the company) was owned by DaimlerChrysler. So, your Revel and the T2 Westfalia are distant relatives :-)

[@FarisandLisa]

That is some awesome history and did not know they are distant relatives. We knew Westfalia was the conversion company. Thanks for the insight on the history!

[@LRilea]

I camped in these all through my childhood thanks to my family. I'd LOVE one this clean! Amazing car!

[@jenbarry5340]

Hey guys! Ken and Jen here! Love your van! Ken and I have a 1981 VW pop up camper Westfalia van! Burnt orange color! We take it camping at drive in’s and Nascar tracks! Sooo fun! Safe fun good Magical journeys guys! 🧡☮️

[@senselessdreamer6583]

Mine had that pop up part ,had mine 15 years ,good memories ,1977 too .

[@Trouble-Clef]

Another cool feature that we don't see anymore is the butterfly windows! On a hot day they are the BEST thing for cooling off. You can direct the breeze right at yourself. I wish they'd make a comeback. ⛺️

[@Airbutnotsoft97]

Love these! My family had one when I was a kid in blue. I'd like to own now. The vibe is unlike any other, then and now!

[@FarisandLisa]

That’s awesome! It’s like a ray of sunshine

[@grandpajim9779]

I can’t compete with Emmett for being the first. However, we loved the video. A vehicle from our era.

[@juliekisil8835]

Wow I really didn't think there would be so many cool features in this little van, 2 beds! This would be a great little trip back in time if you could manage the manual stick😬 Amazing to see where it all got started, great video!

[@amersabe]

Loved the funky colors and two beds! This video was groovy!

[@P6life]

Que Chula! Lol, great video. Reminds me of days when my son had a similar era VW Bus...it was a rust bucket but, he built it out as a camper van. Funny as all to drive!

[@FarisandLisa]

They are so cool. Later in life I think we will look into restoring one of these. That’s awesome. Would love to see a picture of it. Haha people love to see these things on the road.

[@mikeeldorado9221]

Ahhhh the good ol days...... Great vid kids :-)

[@BornWildStillWild]

The VW vans are very classy, and Westfalia does great conversions. Thanks for showing us around! Love road-tripping myself, this would be a great addition. Love your videos, new subscriber! 👋

[@FarisandLisa]

Yes these things are an eye catcher! Glad you joined in on the fun and hope to see you around!

[@leilal8053]

That what I love about this style VW Vans is the hanging wardrobe and the loft bed.

[@FarisandLisa]

It is a very practical Van! Shows you that you don’t need all the stuff we have today :)

[@michaelmeredith3920]

As a Brit, I strongly approve of the term "shaggadelic"

[@sureshot8399]

This was filmed in the Vancouver area where I live and I have a couple of these westfalia vans too, a '72 and a '74. They are an absolute hoot to drive and people absolutely love them.

[@PaulHenreid]

too cool for school!

[@charlenewachlarz1901]

Love the video

[@ZariaZen]

Lol she said one of the things I love about this van thru the whole video … should’ve titled it 72 things I love about this van😂😂

[@FarisandLisa]

Sorry Charlie, I just love this van 😏

[@zafuriaminicamper]

Wowwww !! I love this van !! Great job!! Congratulations :)

[@FarisandLisa]

It is so cool! Pretty awesome to see what was built in 1977!

[@richm9455]

The original color was called Chrome Yellow. Had a touch of orange in it. Campers were solid colors only passenger vans had White above the belt line.

[@predragv.365]

Beautiful van

[@garyjames1471]

Pretty cool van. Enjoyed your video 😉

[@FarisandLisa]

Thank you!! We think so too

[@bprife]

You mentioned you want to tune to listen to, but you have to make your own lol but did you notice and the camera showed it says got an old radio in there right on the dashboard, the radio has no USB port no tape player no CD no MP3 hook ups just a plain a.m. radio even though FM radio was around in the 70s but those cars packed and had only a.m radio. And there were some with eight tracks to and around that time cassettes for introduces some of those bands have those players to because I rode in the Volkswagen van when we lived in Germany with some friends I had one we bought it from some friends, so me and some other friends, we go on vacation together so that’s why you said you couldn’t get no tunes because of the old radio that’s on the dashboard I give you that heads up just an M radio with no other features because it’s a 70s model vehicle but very nice van. I love how the roof goes up like that that’s awesome if you trade in your the van for that you did a good job.

[@jeromeglick]

Nowadays they make little micro-FM-transmitters, so if you want to play something off your phone it will "broadcast" onto an empty FM frequency to play through the car speakers. But I'm not sure if they make them to work with an AM radio. Having the original radio is definitely something unique although it's not very practical. You could swap it out with an aftermarket AM/FM/CD/USB/MP3 unit, but save the original as a piece of history!

[@angelorietti4141]

Fantastico 🤩

[@lenisbeltran4888]

I wish i had one

[@kymberry2079]

There is no power steering! Part of the charm!

[@ogotuwaobuto5366]

Good luck on your new adventures. I will look forward to your future videos. My personal opinion is that the novelty of the VW will wear off and you will miss the Sprinter. Let us know your views.😀 Edit: I thought it was a permanent trade 🤣

[@FarisandLisa]

Haha yes just for the day! Even after the day we missed our sprinter 😅

[@jeromeglick]

10:44 This van doesn't _have_ power steering. PS was invented to help you turn at lower speeds. That's also why steering wheels on older cars used to be larger, to give you more mechanical advantage. 11:42 This VW "has a lot of power"? Must be a really good use of that 75 hp!

[@charlenewachlarz1901]

Let’s goo

[@jimycopley]

Where is the link to rent this?

[@soe_tv]

it doesn't have power steering and even the new cars turn off power steering when you get over a certain speed because you don't need it anymore. that's why it steered easily when you reached certain speed

[@richm9455]

There is no power steering on the van.

[@Hsia_Travels]

Look, punch buggy yellow!! Oh, wait....

[@marklintwo]

Make a video of her driving it.

[@FarisandLisa]

if we did that we wouldn't leave the parking lot 😂

[@TXMEDRGR]

Why isn't VW still making those? I remember when those vans were new.

[@FarisandLisa]

We don’t know! We see a ton of people still driving them around. Super cool

[@michaelconverse5127]

They do…they make a camper version of the current vw van (T6) in Europe.

[@charlenewachlarz1901]

I am first one again

[@stephenl621]

Will Tina be getting hemp tattoos and wearing flowers in her hair now that she has met her distant hippy cousin?

[@FarisandLisa]

Hahaha I think I over heard them talking about their horoscopes. Something about being an Aquarius.

[@charlenewachlarz1901]

Hi

[@patrickstone4117]

I think I will keep my Revel. But good luck...

[@FarisandLisa]

Just for the day! Haha we are definitely keeping our revel.

[@ifly64s]

Both Vans are German. My dad drove a VW bug for years.

[@FarisandLisa]

Great builds!

[@hunterluxton5976]

Another vw van tour....

[@FarisandLisa]

They’re a cool van!