Visit from My Old Van! - Arizona VanLife

In this video I depart from Nicks place near Mesa, Arizona. I head out to Bulldog Canyon in the Tonto National Forest. This area requires a permit which is $6. I get a visit from Rich who is the new owner of my old 91 Chevy G20 van. It was good to see Rich again and very nostalgic seeing my old van again. Seems like a lot longer than 14 months since I switched over to the box van.
Thank you for being here.
*My name is Brian. I started living full time in a self built camper van in 2014 in my hometown of San Diego, CA. I hit the road full-time in 2015 to pursue seasonal work and travel around the U.S. I find free camping on public land and enjoy photography, hiking, biking, and kayaking in nature. Join me on my adventures.
Thanks for watching!
**Follow Your Dreams*
#vanlife #arizona #freecamping

[@bosse641]

Nice upgrade, Brian. And what a peaceful and lovely spot to stay.

[@mobiltec]

Great addition to the interior. Glad you enjoyed your time with Nick.

[@davidmurling4252]

I like the changes that you made to your desk. It was nice seeing the old van I hope it's been running well for the person that bought it.

[@tracybrookey4356]

Loved the new desk!! You just have the most pleasant disposition, I so enjoy your videos! TFS! 👍🏻🐶🐶💕🙏🏻

[@jodipuentes6306]

A perfect day in the life! Thanks for sharing 😃😃✌

[@planetfrontierland]

Man the food you cook up always looks great! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait till the next video. Be safe on your travels.

[@stevexray6253]

The burgers with the purple onion were as beautiful as the desert sunset. It is at these sights and occasions that man is reaffirmed that he is truly blessed.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Cool to see your old van is still running 👍🏼

[@zmarko]

What a view at that campsite! Stunning! Shame about that generator running those first few days though.

[@CaptainGnarkill]

Was rad hanging out! You and Rich enjoy the area and those epic burgers!

[@kathyowens9901]

What Beautiful areas you have to camp in! Fun to see the old van!!! Towing a trailer even! Spring is rolling on!

[@susanstrickland6774]

What a beautiful site. You captured a bunch of excellent shots of nature. That's way cool that you had the fella that you gifted your old van to visit. Desk looks great heightened. A work in progress, nice. 🙂👍

[@elflordsjourneys]

That shower tank has to be the oldest piece of equipment you have,I remember when you created it.Nice job on your desk.😀✌

[@takubrenda593]

Nice desk shelving! - very practical for all the small things that we seem to attract. I very much appreciate you sharing your travels.

[@metaglypto]

Have you tried making cast iron pizza? I use a large burrito shell as a crust in the bottom of the skillet, then fill it with the fixings. Preheat the skillet lid very hot, but leave the skillet cold until ready to cook. Then put some coals in the lid and place upside down lid on the skillet when you are ready to cook the pizza. The burrito shell turns into a flaky crust, and the rest is up to your imagination and available ingredients.

[@joefrank7159]

Thank you.

[@evah787]

"Just like that - Away he Goes" - 😀😁😂😃

[@jfv65]

Nice to see the old van still going strong!

[@ManWander]

i like the changes you made to your van

[@rlands5134fd]

A spectacular camp site👌✌

[@RVingwithG]

MM MMM Good and fun times!

[@christinavallem5669]

Nice "little home on wheels." Thank you for sharing the adventure.

[@ndlz1]

Oh, the blessing of nature.🙏🏻👍🏻

[@thizizliz]

Side benefit to being a good guy and letting your buyer know all the pros and cons, is that you made a friend. Awesome.

[@kitaoden703]

Great Life Connection ❤️ Love Arizona 🌵 Hi Old Friend 🚐 ❤️🍔 I love the upgrade wonderful desk design ✌️

[@mannyortiz4814]

Brian my love, your home on wheels is coming along great. I love how you redid your desk. Doors would look nice on your cabinets. The old van looks like it is doing great. You are right some beautiful epic views. Take care my love, stay safe and beware of false prophets 🙏🍺😇🕊❤️💋🌞👍🇺🇸🌹

[@jackirichard414]

Hello. Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@wthurman5910]

Safe travels ♥️🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍

[@roblow6309]

Great spot , the desk looks awesome and dang that burger looked so good and i bet it was hey thank's love you'r video's !!!!

[@edwardmoran1739]

You nailed it - who really wants to stay in the big campgrounds with 20 giant RV’s around you; all running generators and warming up their diesels at 7 in the morning. Worse, they block your view. Off grid is the secret !!!!

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Another nice thing about standing is you can look out the windows

[@torosbadasskin6420]

Inspiring video Brian thank you.

[@jeffreypinder9398]

Nice job, Brian. The burgers looked great.

[@dbentley2195]

Looking good change is always good! Plus you'll love the microwave. ❤️👍

[@WanderingWiley]

Love to see the desk upgrade along with the old van Brian

[@skepticalmechanic]

Your videos are some of the best on KZbin!

[@jaredjones7677]

The new desk looks great! I’ll bet seeing your old camper van brought back some good memories 😀

[@brucefrye2292]

All kinds of netting you could use instead of doors, any weight savings is gas savings. Same for curtains. Nice spatula!

[@kathykenyon2079]

Beautiful spot. How fun to see your old set of wheels.

[@elisiadriver4592]

HOLA MIJITO 👋 " NICE ! WHAT A DIFFERENCE. SAFE TRAVEL'S EVERYONE, ONWARD BOUND ✌

[@stevekwiatkowski2535]

I love grilled chicken also, I wanna to try to carve a spoon or spatula. Never carved anything....Awesome

[@4yellowwolf]

Very cool 😎

[@gerredstallings465]

Your old van looked like it was still in good condition that's cool

[@dlmac5935]

Great mod on the desk! You have talent sir!

[@marybrockman2043]

Beautiful!

[@debbiea6782]

Nice job on the desk and the grub, but I expect that from you. You’re a good soul Brian, thanks for sharing!

[@chad2886]

I could use some of that weather right about now, northern NY is 20F and 6" of snow over the last few days.

[@GrampyCampy]

Bet it was not Ce seeing the old van again? Most the time that don’t happen! 🦌👴💕🙏✝️🎁🎊🎈🇺🇸

[@ABCD-eg5ky]

Nice work, great editing. You are pretty much the last van dweller I watch anymore.

[@RVingwithG]

Great ADD ONS!

[@MattBroquard]

Good views and good food!

[@stevenjenkinson8958]

Awesome. Thanks for your videos. Take care. 😀

[@aztrails1]

Beautiful desert landscape

[@henryanderson7606]

I really enjoy your vids Brian....I bet seeing the old van is like seeing an old friend! ....Happy trails!

[@deltas4114]

Nice modifications to your home 👍 Travel safe.

[@ronjr831]

I was in Arizona for 4 years a long time ago. The off-season is the best anywhere. Great scenery.

[@bd5866]

Thanks for sharing!😎

[@paulkersey2179]

Nice work on the cabinets.

[@HandymanMark]

Thank you for another awesome video. The remodeling projects look fantastic. And it's good to see your old van still going.

[@smoothoperator1663]

surprise people park out in the middle of nowhere!

[@coastalkev3776]

Nice spot to do some carpentry. Those mountains look pretty rugged. Always great food.

[@mindanaowan4706]

Looks cool Brian.. from phillippines ❤️

[@jbrat1967]

I love tweaking the rig. So gratifying, planning and little fiddling that has direct impact on my quality of life. Always enjoy ur vids. Ty

[@33Jenesis]

Nick has a nice compound. Glad he bought it before price went up.

[@sierramantrvlnus]

Yay!

[@turkeytx]

super cool to see the old van !!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I enjoyed spending time in AZ. Thanks for having me along!

[@JaniceLalla]

Thanks for the video and great job on the desk

[@louparry7721]

Hi Brian, your craftsmanship is very impressive. Great job done on your desk. You know Brian, no matter what you make to eat when your kitchen is open, it always looks so inviting and delicious! I Love your vids. Your filming skills are amazing. Thanks for sharing and God bless your travels. Louise

[@janmariolle]

Nice work on your desk.

[@rob280]

From one Lefty to another, nice modification to the desk, it looks good and very user friendly (the wife always gets a kick out of it when I mention someone is left handed).

[@vicO1323]

Your home is always a work in progress. Strange to see your old van but nice to know it serves its new owner well.

[@simplymejourney998]

Mesa is a beautiful places..

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hi Brian what's going on man Glad you got to your new camp site and seeing the old van wow what a treat for you Now the burger looked so Delicious and the new set up with the desk was a perfect fit for you way to go so proud of you

[@nancystrickland1623]

Looks good! ☮️

[@mrchitlin6255]

Brian you are the real deal! Thx for all you do

[@jayjardine881]

Brian, another great video. Such a beautiful area to stay in. Your setup is so functional. Stay safe and take care.

[@Toots8888]

The desk modifications look great ✨🌈👍🏻🌈✨

[@Forever_Laura]

And away we go

[@paulhunter546]

Hey Brian.. I've heard that area is nice. Have some friends who live in Apache Junction..so I can visit them and explore the surrounding area. Desk looks good and the views are amazing ! 😁✌️

[@purelight1513]

Greetings true brethren..much love to ye..has to be one of my top places to INJOY..Glad all is FINE.. Peace b WITHIN 🙏

[@MrfiX725]

Thank you for sharing your journey. ALWAYS AN INSPIRATION!!!

[@proudtexan5513]

Great video, Brian!

[@havefunbesafe]

that van got good mojo from AVM.

[@BlessedVet]

Wow your desk turned out awesome.

[@gaylemoore2784]

I spent a week in December hiking the Superstition Mountains, although, I camped at the Lost Dutchman State Park. It's a wonderful place to visit and explore.

[@WatersandWilderness]

I would love to try some of your camp cuisine, Brian.

[@rhondamontiel3827]

Looks good!

[@sasquatch885]

I like the remodel.👍🏻

[@catpurrson3651]

The desk worked out well. How about a shelf abowe the main area (paper, books, manuals) with the LED under it?

[@poopaswoof9922]

I like the new desk mod. It's so cool to see your little home on wheels evolve over time. 👍 Also cool to see the old van once more. Safe travels ✌

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Yay! You did make a wooden spatula! Please make me a burger one day. That cast-iron bun warmer idea is brilliant!

[@robertglen2962]

Nice update on your current van! Plus nice seeing your old van ... pulling a trailer no less!

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Brian, that is a really beautiful location. It was fun to see your old van again. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@KennyLeeSundowners]

Keep on smiling brother. Peace.

[@erikzornes4183]

another good show Brian, besides making me want to cook out , im sure my Bp drops 20 pts watching the show.

[@SJS-1284]

Nice camp place seems peaceful. You pick my kind of camping spots

[@RemusKingOfRome]

Great video. KZbin has change the way users set Likes etc on Smart TVs ..but doesn't work . I needed to go on my computer to set this like ... Ug!

[@binkieruby2191]

Great video! That area is my favorite place to be in the winter.

[@frsty5783]

I love Tonto! Great area! Try Italian Dressing for a chicken marinade. Nice n' Easy. Put chicken in bag/container, pour in dressing and let sit overnight. I like the desk upgrade.