Vanagon VS Eurovan || Review and Comparison || PART TWO EUROVAN

[@NoProGoPronto]

Your parents are great! It all makes sense now. You became who you are honestly :-) I enjoyed the tour of both vans and both perspectives. This was fun. Thank you.

[@ConorMcmillen]

+NoProGoPronto Yes. Thank you. They are wonderful

[@Fitforacting]

You should do a follow up video to see how your parents are doing and maybe some stories about their Van Adventures.🤩

[@arunachulashiva]

Lovely. Please thank your parents for sharing their experiences. Enjoyable and informative.

[@Fitforacting]

I’ve watched this video and part 1 over 200 times. I love the Vanagon!!!

[@arseckler]

Thank you for the recommendation on another video. I love these vids so much, so helpful as I’m in market for one of them in Maui. And his parents are so delightful!

[@firstgreenspace]

This Young couple exemplifies what a powerful relationship can become. VW campervans was the what I was searching for, but I have found so much more through these videos. Despite it all, we can come together with greater purpose over the material, and yet still love, and understand each other.

[@CEEPMDEE]

Damn, dude.. You have some incredibly cool parents.. You are very, very fortunate to have them.

[@ConorMcmillen]

That is a fact :D

[@expatriateprepper]

Best and most excellent comparison of the older and the newer. I'll go Westy. Thanks!

[@ConorMcmillen]

Ken Anderson So happy you enjoyed it. Thank you! I'll go Westy too ;)

[@phililpb]

I watched both parts of the comparison videos. great videos. I did get the impression your mom preferred the new van whilst your dad preferred the old one. I guess that's why they ended up keeping both

[@Fitforacting]

Love your videos. Tell your parents I said thank you. Wish there were more Eurovan and Vanagon Videos on KZbin

[@rcpmac]

Very helpful review, thanks. I believe the 92- 96 was an Audi inline 5 cyl motor... not mitsubishi. The inline 5 cylinder is bullet proof

[@ConorMcmillen]

+rcpmac Good to know. Thanks!

[@GarthGoldberg]

Just be sure to replace your cam belt.

[@tinabeane]

Hi, Just found your channel from Brittany Taylor. Very cool parents and tour of both vans :) Take care, Tina

[@ConorMcmillen]

tinabeane Hi Tina :D Thanks for watching. Yes, my parents are awesome. Happy you found my channel from Brittany. She is amazing!

[@omaralbertocalderonesparza3690]

Nice videos!.. i like both!.. both are so nice!. Great review!...

[@2300hours]

You are so gifted with a set of parents like them =)

[@madiantin]

Good gracious. You Mum is so soothing to listen to.

[@brandiruble2987]

Your folks are amazing ppl like them. they are very honest and down to earth. thanks for the info now i have more ideas for my future self and daughter too. Can hardly wait to get my new life going and teach the kid how to live free.

[@ConorMcmillen]

+Brandi Ruble they are awesome! More vids coming out with them soon. I am back at their place visiting and will be making some vids with them shortly :D

[@Fitforacting]

Can you do a follow until video with your Dad and ask him what he would do if he had to start from scratch and make his own camper, how would he do it? I was thinking he might want the last year they made (1991 I think) and then maybe a Subaru engine or something else?? Please reply when you can. Love watching your videos, especially this series comparing the 2 VW. I want the Vanagon for the tables and counter space for cooking and ability to have the Subaru conversion and rear wheel drive. I want the Eurovan since it's more stealthy and has the furnace and AC and newer equipment

[@boketto888]

both vans look in great nick love em. i've got a '90 westy multivan

[@johnkempf1808]

Propex heater for the westy solves the heating problem. You can also replace the fridge with a more practical fridge from truckfridge. Rocky mountain westly sells a good model.

[@van_demonium]

I'm glad this comparison is here tho people compare them allot there isn't much actually coverage doing so. he runs down both vans well. you can tell he has owned them a while and had much use in both. its not just some journalistic approach to a topic. great video.

[@ConorMcmillen]

Aqua-Fux Really happy you like the review. I will keep them coming on this channel.

[@blamethewhales]

These videos were super helpful, thanks. And I want to be as cool as your parents...

[@ConorMcmillen]

Paul Mason Thank you so much! I will pass on the positive review :D

[@Nobody-qh7hk]

Nice review. Your parents did a great job!

[@Budnbuf]

Thank you very much. Both of your insights were hat I needed to hear. I am about to buy a 1995 5cyl/5spd Eurovan Camper and this comparison was useful.

[@kelliethorne1200]

i just bought mine 11 months ago (Dec 2016) There seem to have been a bunch of '95's on the market in the last couple of years. I wonder why that is?!

[@Lemon_Drums_USA]

What an amazing couple

[@zaphirenana]

Do a video interview with your mom! She looks amazing, I also want to look like that when I get older. About her lifestyle, work out, food, daily routines etc. Is she also a frugivore? Did you inspire her or she inspire you?

[@leoesu]

You have the coolest parents in the world.

[@vanaconnvanagons598]

MY EVC was one of the smoothest highway campers I have owned. Really did love it .The VR6 has good power and I loved the auto trans. It however is lousy on any soft surface and more likely to get stuck. The front wheels sunk in every time . I had this happen quite a few times. It's low ground clearance doesn't help. Not ideal for back woods camping. That's why I am wrapping a build on a 3.3L/230hp Subaru powered Vanagon with a reverse drive Subaru WRX 5 speed with a limited slip diff. Should be everything the EVC was and much more. More suited for remote camping . The EVC engine was also a pain to work on compared to a vanagon but very reliable. For the cost of an EVC ( if you are a DIY'er) you can build an awesome Vanagon Westfalia powered by a more powerful and reliable engine conversion.

[@denahom]

Thank you! I'm looking into purchasing a 1997 VW Eurovan. I knew more than the dealer did. And you filled me in on quite a bit. I'm here in California and the van is at the Huntington Beach dealer. Trying to get him to come down on price. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

[@momenshakerhameed9362]

Snow Blanca what exacly is the price for a VW eurovan!my budget is 20 grand!

[@denahom]

Mwmen Alkazragi they are asking for 29,800. I found a 1999 on craigslist in Laguna Nagell and that he was willing to take 26k for it very low mileage. However, I've decided VW isn't for me they're too old and just not reliable enough going for Mercedes Metris and going to convert that

[@davidtapia6290]

Snow Blanca is it a blue one ?

[@Fitforacting]

Snow Blanca did you ever get a Metris to convert? Would love to see your video if so

[@kelliethorne1200]

@@denahom I've heard the Mercedes aren't very reliable! But at least the parts will probably be easy to find, unlike my 23 year old Eurovan!

[@GarthGoldberg]

1992 to 1996 had a VW/Audi 5-cylinder, with Digifant electronic ignition. I had a 5-speed 1992. It had 105 hp. It would cruise okay, but was still underpowered. I later bought a 2002 VR6 4 valve, 204 hp. It's more than adequate in traffic or on a cruise.

[@nils_on_wheels]

Very nice video!! Thanks for the information!! Beautiful T3 by the way!Unfortunately it is not a comparison between the T3 "Westfalia" and the T4 "California" (wich is also the VW camper factory Equipment line ). Would give a better look on both original camper interior. Cause i guess the California furnishing is much more practicable and thought- out then this furnishing version.

[@ConorMcmillen]

+Venturist Thanks for the great comment

[@Zabrina2964]

very good Video! i own a eurovan myself (here in Germany they arent called eurovan / vanagon) here, the eurovan looks also a bit different. In Europe we dont like the automatic trans. in the eurovan, because it breaks very often...also the vr6 engines arent very popular here in Germany, because they use a lot of fuel and they are horrible to repair. We use a lot of Diesel engines in the eurovan, from 1,9 to 2,5 Liter TDI. You got a beautiful vanagon! They are hard to find in that condition, even in Germany!

[@Streamer687]

why don't you get another table for this camper/van? or,"Borrow" the one from the old Camper, and modify it to work in the new one?

[@stevensgarage6451]

Great video. I think one have to love a VW to camp in one because there are a lot more luxurious options that are just as capable, more room and full of luxuries like a toilet shower ac, fridge and generator. Even a pickup truck camper destroys these things.

[@andyyarnell7579]

Mitsubishi motor? The inline 5 was an Audi/VW motor... correct me if I am wrong.

[@andyyarnell7579]

Nevermind, Garth already set us all straight!

[@carlbs11]

Should have mentioned the front seat swivels back on the Westy too. Also the "shower" in the back of the Eurovan.

[@ConorMcmillen]

+carlbs11 Yes! Forgotten items. Nice call

[@brandiruble2987]

+Thriving Minimalist .Com how cool a 'shower'

[@kelliethorne1200]

If you like a cold shower (or need one!) YES! Otherwise, owie!

[@Jack-zc9el]

Why don't you attach the table in the eurovan to the farthest left of the kitchen area even with the prep space to the left of the sink! Then you can access the fridge while cooking and have the table set up and access the sink as well! I mean, you won't be able to sit down on the back seat but if your cooking just use the captains chair ;)

[@bigdan911]

Eurovan is a better driver vehicle by far ....it drives like a big Jetta car ....I had two ..loved them !.I now have a Rialta same driving feeling ! Vanagon has the westy spirit , turning circle is awesome , better ground clearance, but a little harsh on driving compare to eurovan .... your choice ! both have there +/-

[@ConorMcmillen]

+bigdan911 Thanks for the additional info!

[@beentheredonethat3918]

i bought it because it had the engine in the front..for added safety...my bad..its a great front wheel drive,its very rugged i love it

[@dsimon33871]

Amazing what design issues are overlooked, or simply not addressed.

[@moongiggler]

dsimon33871 such as?

[@dsimon33871]

Little things...the cupholder theory. specifically, beautifully made table but no one thought about the drawer clearance.

[@moongiggler]

dsimon33871 thanks for the reply, I will look into it some more

[@cndvd]

Trans goes out because the trans oil should be flushed every 30-50,000, earlier the better. But knowing vw they say you don't need to service it. And a dealer more likely needs to do it.

[@nartnagoy2402]

It Wasnt a Mitsubishi motor for the 92 to 96 eurovan it was the Audi 5 cylinder.. 2.5 liter

[@ylstrtv]

You mom isa real expert in traveling in the van thumbs up

[@skybluemarshall]

They should remove the cabinet door and save it at home, with all the hardware. Then devise an attachment system inside the cabinet for two separate black cargo nets, using magnetic strips. One cargo net attaches above the bed and a second net attaches below the bed. Now you can access the cabinet from either above or below the bed, simply by pulling on either the top or one side of the cargo net and you can reach inside the cabinet. The nets can easily be reattched to the magnetic strips, inside the cabinet. For lighting, you could buy a simple, battery operated tap light, like the Luna from Home Depot. It uses 4 AA batteries. You stick the light inside the cabinet at the top of the cabinet. You can put your hand inside the cabinet and gently tap the light and it will come on. Everything would mounted inside the cabinet. If you ever decide to reattach the door, nobody would ever know that you modified the cabinet unless they looked inside. If you don't like the look of two cargo nets, you could make some custom curtains and hot glue magnetic strips on to them. Matching magnetic strips could be glued or stuck to the inside walls of the cabinet. If you experimented you could make some prototype before sticking things to your cabinets. This solution we be so lightly awkward, but at least you could get to some items with the bed down. That way too much space to completely waste.

[@Chris-1974]

That is not a Westfalia T4. I know because I have one. The interior is completely different.

[@Chonpe1]

I clicked dislike by mistake. I made up for it by clicking Like. Very impressive video. Happy camping.

[@ConorMcmillen]

Teodoro Perez Hahah thank you!

[@austinmaness8339]

4x4 Eurovan would be AWESOME. A Eurovan isn't Euro without manual shift.. Common now? American market.

[@ConorMcmillen]

Austin Maness Ahh that would be awesome! I have never seen one here in the states but I am sure it exists

[@DanTheManIOM]

I heard they only came with automatics...my automatic 78 bus just sucked, you need a manual...

[@bigestudios3890]

I see a cool early dove blue single cab in the garage :-)

[@ConorMcmillen]

Yes!

[@emiliecarpenter7839]

I just have to say your mom is beautiful!

[@ConorMcmillen]

Emilie Carpenter Aw thank you! I will pass it on

[@charleslu7044]

+ +Your Dad is cool! I love my 1999 Camper! Great video!

[@kimhorton6109]

I am disappointed that no manufacturer could see the point of putting a small oven/grill in a camper van.

[@Tuberhead1000]

Nope, NOT Mitsubishi. Audi/Vw 5 cyl until 97. Then the 2 valve Vr6, later the 4 valve VR6.

[@ConorMcmillen]

Tuberhead1000 Yes you are right. Thank you for correction

[@Good-luck-Jonathan]

The EuroVan Winnebago industries is much better than the old Vanagon westfalias and if syncro is your thing you can bring the parts in EuroVan. I don’t want to bash the bottom so no thanks nor do I want to deal with higher fuel consumption.

[@rogerharris8144]

Great review! I've owned the Eurovan full camper since Jan 1999 and have put 275,000 mi on it, and have to say, it is extremely versatile and fits our needs as a "homeschooling" camper for two years, a home for a year (adjacent to a gym for showers), a "not-so-dirtbag" climber's vehicle (Great for JT), and caving basecamp (but not for 4WD access roads). Wish we had done the GoWesty lift kit; may still do that... Should give better clearance, as it has scraped bottom a few times and does not do washboard roads at all well. We use the dual tables and slide them back and forth for handy kitchen work. Modified the mirrored cabinet (kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2jZe2yFasedoLs), back storage access, added an inverter, solar shower in cargo rack. Contemplating solar like "Girl and her van" video. Thanks for posting these reviews, as we never owned a "Westy"...

[@ConorMcmillen]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback and the share

[@kelliethorne1200]

I have a '95 Eurovan and MAN, the bed blocking the storage makes me insane! So Stuuuuuuuuuupid!

[@ConorMcmillen]

hahah that makes sense

[@bigdan911]

when you want to know about the interior functionallity ;;;ask a woman ! She`s so great at explaining ! ;-)

[@ConorMcmillen]

+bigdan911 She is great at explaining. I will pass that on to her. Thank you!

[@Y10Q]

If they put a Japanese engine in it, it wouldn't have issues. They used some Audi engine in early Eurovans. As bad as Mitsubishi engine are, they would still outlast anything that VW puts out.

[@ConorMcmillen]

+Y10Q Great info thanks!

[@spheresector]

+Y10Q Sorry, but thats not true : The audi inline 4 and 5 cylinder engines are known to be very durable as their concepts go back to the 70s. Specially the TD ones! But they have to get maintenance ! Specially the timing belt has to get changed every 60 T or so and u should let the Turbo cool of a bit in idle before shutting down engine after driving long freeway distances.

[@Y10Q]

Jack Dahi it's a well known fact that Europeans excel in packaging. They know how to design a car body and make it comfortable. But they don't know jack shit about making a durable engine. It all has to do with little things. I had all sorts of cars and I am pretty careless when it comes to checking oil levels, changing timing belts, or looking at a coolant gauge. But get this. On this Subaru I have, they made the exhaust piping so it runs right under anything that might leak from the top, coolant, oil, fluids. Whenever the liguids start leaking they fall right on the exaust and makes smoke and you see it. Right before the timing belt was about to break, they made a small mechanical fuse which damages the water pump, it starts leaking and you see it, take it to the mechanic and save yourself lots of money. It's those little things that make Japanese engines last. They will warn you way before you have a major problem. My sister had a VW diesel bug , timing belt broke without warning. Just like that. Killed the engine. That engine could have easily gone 500k miles if it were designed better.

[@Trigger-xw9gq]

At the risk of being pedantic, "motors" are electric, whereas the gas-burning power sources in your vans are "engines".

[@emf3391]

💡🙄👍👎balancing comparison. Lovely Parents⚘

[@jackhymas3205]

hey buddy. its not as fun to drive as the old westy because its no where near as bitchin haha

[@paulcottam128]

Great video , nice to get your mum and dads views on using them , the Euro Van in your video is the T4 LWB version in the UK so lot longer than the vangon T25 , if you compare the SWB Eurovan (T4) the vanagon T25 is bigger inside overall due to the engine layouts , great video here comparing the 2 by a guy that restores them..... the T25 looks way cooler kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX6VeXaFgqtngNU&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE