VW Bus Road Trip! Texas to New Mexico Part II - 1200 Miles of Adventure!

[@slimpickins3425]

What a awesome part two of your crazy adventure!!! Well we have learned that these old busses can and do take the heat, and they can climb to 9,000 plus feet and live to talk about it! We also learned that riding behind a leaky diesel vanagon maybe not the best position to be in, definatly not with safari windows open. But most of all, we learned that you cant stop a bunch of VW Lifers from having fun!!! So thanks for bringing this adventure to us all!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

you sir captured it exactly! thanks

[@johnnewcomb1128]

What a cool trip, I'm glad for the cows that nobody did a "Babyface Nelson" imitation. So cool all the great views and how tough old VW are. My son and I wrenched on my 61 kombi tonight. Enjoying your vibes Peace

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it, hope the bus is coming along :)

[@affpltdalan3919]

My name is Alan from S. Oregon. I LOVE... VW LIFE !!! Watch it all the time just finished part II of your last weeklong trip to NM. Matt, I would like your email address. I want to share my 3 youtube posted videos w/you guys! Restored a March (early) 1952 Split window standard Type 1 with 25hp engine. (painted chrome, mechanical brakes) My very first VW was a 36hp 58 bug (bought in 1973 for $337 cash)which I drove 100 miles to Williams, Oregon as I was restoring to original an early Jaguar (Jag-YOU-wuh )1954 XK-120 Roadster (OTS, open-two-seater). Took 20 years to finish Jag as I was on a strict budget. (2 kids to feed!). My 2nd VW was a 1954 all original 36 hp Ragtop. Drove this car out of a local wrecking yard and the semaphore signals were still working! (bought it in 1977 and restored it. My current VW project is a 1970 all-original, stock Karmann Ghia coupe. (have some questions for Mad Martin on this one) I found it in a dry barn in Santa Clarita, Ca. parked and covered for 35 years! I will email you pics. Have been involved w/VWs all my life (67years old). Have a MILLIONS of stories regarding travels, buying/restoring VWS. Looking forward to your email Matt Jackson!

[@VWLifeVW]

@@affpltdalan3919 our email is [e-mail] but post pictures of them on our facebook page - facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@2dollarbill650]

Some people think you need a $100 thousand rig to go adventuring. I think you proved them wrong.

[@VWLifeVW]

We were talking about this last night. But only thing we spent money on was gas and ice

[@mileageunknown8910]

What an amazing trip! Makes me want a bus so bad! It really is impressive where you guys make it 2! Keep up the amazing content look forward to the next adventure!

[@JasonLorette]

That looks like a blast...that puppy riding in the passenger seat is a hoot. :)

[@VWLifeVW]

that's good ole hubcap willie!

[@straightaxledubs]

Always an adventure with y'all! Looked like an awesome trip

[@VWLifeVW]

It was!

[@74Spirit1]

Now that is some back country with the buses.

[@VWLifeVW]

yep!

[@rlw127]

Only a VW or Porsche enthusiast would understand that black t-shirt.

[@VWLifeVW]

yep!

[@charleslawrence7194]

Y'all make me homesick. I grew up in El Paso and White Sands and the mountains around Cloudcroft were our summer weekends play grounds. Love your adventures road trip adventures. What ever happened to the bus you recently recovered and the new Harvest projects. Keep rolling!!)

[@VWLifeVW]

That's awesome, well the Harvest is cancelled this year and the bus is waiting it's turn.

[@dwarfboy9996]

I'm watching these videos because I just got my very first Vanagon recently in the past 2-3 days, I've had a '74 VW Beetle for 2 years now, but now I have a Vanagon to go with it. I'm super excited to try and get the Vanagon up and on the road soon as I can

[@VWLifeVW]

Nice! Post a picture of it on our Facebook page! facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@Mikefngarage]

cool this is where you were when I messaged you last. ha ha. I was just in that area. Looks like near the 180. That is a beautiful part of New mexico and AZ.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes it was! yeah it's looking like this is going to be an annual trip for us :)

[@darklink594]

I didn't even know busses could go off road lol

[@anthonypotts7709]

"Look at this cow! Check out this cow! ... Hey cow!" LOL Matt, you're the best!

[@VWLifeVW]

ha ha :)

[@marcuswelbcandido3675]

Boa noite amigo,aqui no Brasil essa Kombi é conhecida como corujinha.top demais!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

gracias!

[@modotvideo]

Happy you all had a safe trip

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks!

[@girl-pl3wx]

GREETINGS FROM GREECE !!!

[@VWLifeVW]

howdy from Texas! :)

[@OmarMillanEsparza311098dgo]

You just won a new subscriber! You guys are living my dream. Going out in your VW with friends, camping enjoying nature, just amazing, please keep us updated with the trip! Ty! Greetings all the way from Baja!

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome! Thank you! glad to have you on board. we have about 100 videos in the catalog you can catch up on :) do you have a vw? post a picture of it on our facebook page - facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@mikehammer4546]

Cool or maybe hot, building memories and friends for a life time 👍👍

[@VWLifeVW]

hey Mike! yep

[@lindamon5101]

Ya all are bringing new meaning to cracra!

[@VWLifeVW]

Ha ha ha

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

If only Florida had mountains i would sell the beetle fleet and buy a bus. Trips like that are cool.

[@VWLifeVW]

:)

[@easternWashington.]

Beautiful buses. I have a 1974 super sunbug and my wife has a 1978 kombi.

[@VWLifeVW]

Nice! Post pictures of them on our Facebook page facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@danielheartsill4269]

We spent some time in Cloudcroft about four years ago. A great time of sight seeing and visiting sites. We stayed in Alamogordo, a lot to do around there also and one of the friendliest towns I have ever been in. A trip well worth the time.

[@VWLifeVW]

Cloudcroft was nice, we're going back next year to explore more spots :)

[@pattysmith4991]

Too much fun! Love it

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes it was!

[@davidryan573]

Really enjoyed the video, is Gary’s favorite thing to say Matt Jackson. Die hard enthusiasm and maybe a little crazy, awesome community, thanks.

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks David :) sometimes we have to have him slow down on all the "matt jacksons"

[@orlandocruz2103]

Good times

[@VWLifeVW]

indeed!

[@Stumpjumper5194]

What a fantastic group! Life long VW owner myself!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@jimbackusbackus2382]

More, more more!!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

that's a wrap :) maybe soon we'll go again.

[@VwRosstorations]

Gorgeous country...👍🇬🇧

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes indeed!

[@nmdesertclassics]

This was the first video of yours I ever saw. It caught my eye back then because I live right where you guys went in that trip.

[@VWLifeVW]

We can't wait to get back there in June

[@nmdesertclassics]

@@VWLifeVW you guys need to add White Sands National Park, the Organ Needle and camp at Aguirre Springs CG. You won’t be disappointed.

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you so much. Awesome shows and videos. Love it. 😍👍

[@VWLifeVW]

glad to have you here Mayinn!

[@rundoetx]

This is like a modern day Lewis and Clark Expedition, lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@baktibravo3066]

very very cool long trip......

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@baktibravo3066]

I always follow your VW Life story on you tube

[@DREWSLENS]

Heck yes I needed more of this in my life!! 💚🤙

[@VWLifeVW]

glad to help :)

[@miguelnoches7558]

Great busses, great times.

[@VWLifeVW]

yep!

[@charlieaus1]

I have always wanted to do something like this. Finally complete. Adventure with my Buddy’s and a VW Bus. Well my Vanagon.

[@VWLifeVW]

good times for sure

[@scottpella7419]

Simply amazing trip...I would do that at a drop of a hat. Maybe minus the heat!! More to come on this adventure??

[@VWLifeVW]

it was, nope that's all :(

[@twocanplayatthat]

What a great adventure! Well done all, for getting there and back! It looked super fun! Thanks for filming and taking us along with you guys. :)

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesquintana9137]

I'm moving to Texas so I can have fun with you guys at all of the VW shows and trips you have!

[@VWLifeVW]

we'll warn you, it's hot!

[@terryfleming7084]

Gorgeous scenery! Congratulations to the young couple!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you so much!

[@terryfleming7084]

VW Life: Was that couple with y’all?

[@VWLifeVW]

@@terryfleming7084 no

[@terryfleming7084]

VW Life: well, that was awkward.😂

[@jasonmorales7527]

It would be cool see you guys cooking German food with old fashioned German music.

[@VWLifeVW]

show idea! thanks

[@garryturner440]

Looked like a brilliant trip guys, and some of the road surfaces you drove on looked really mad, but that's vw life for you !!!

[@VWLifeVW]

hey Garry! yes indeed tons of fun

[@dorisheisler4652]

Love the scenery

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks!

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

Nice trip

[@VWLifeVW]

It was!

[@MakenzieBlack]

Just came across this video, and I'm obsessed! Liked and subscribed! Great job. I daily drive a 74 super beetle and road trip in my 81 Toyota. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Awesome! Thanks

[@TheTheskitzofrantic]

That looks like so much fun!!!

[@VWLifeVW]

it really was!

[@roffey1]

Where did you get that tshirt with all the busses? Amazing!

[@VWLifeVW]

it was a white elephant, not sure where to find it online :)

[@classiccarguy4689]

What an amazing video! I would love to take my 72 Riviera on a journey with you guys!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks!

[@therongill8199]

Out of the cool and back into the HEAT. That had to be a grueling hot ride back home. Super fun to see your trip thow.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes it was! by that time we were exhausted and ready for a cold shower.

[@therongill8199]

@@VWLifeVW and the bed.

[@BrockMeeks]

@@VWLifeVW how did you keep the oil temps within range while driving in such high heat? I'm afraid to drive my '82 Vanagon in anything higher than 80 degree temps for fear of frying the engine if the oil turns to water at around 250 degrees.

[@joelrivera2349]

Be safe

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Joel!

[@vdubing01]

So awesome. I'd love to do something this. Our old vw club wasn't exactly gay friendly towards us though. Maybe one day. So fun.

[@gustavopadilla9176]

A lot of fun gys

[@VWLifeVW]

yep Gustavo!

[@Splashdown99]

So nice, I watched it twice! I love these road trip videos (even though they need to feature more Beetles). Great episode!

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MadStiles]

Cool trip, thanks for sharing!

[@VWLifeVW]

You bet!

[@vanbusgeo675]

Awesome video guys! I have a bus camper too! My brother has a westy 🤙

[@VWLifeVW]

Nice!

[@GilmoreLion]

You guys should have gotten a group shot with your buses around that old GMC motor home in the last part of the vid. It would have looked like the buses returning to the "mother ship". :) Great vid as always. You guys have too much fun!

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks yeah it was great!

[@charlieaus1]

Vanagon made it with low profile tires and 17 inch rims. (Not Recommended). Next year I will have All Terrain Tires.

[@VWLifeVW]

yeah poppi!

[@garagemdotiozao8157]

Hello my.name is Almir from Brasil, YOUR Channel is very nice,Congratulations!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Almir!

[@charlieaus1]

Awesome trip

[@VWLifeVW]

It was!

[@dalewyatt1321]

Lots of "maintenance" after that tour.

[@VWLifeVW]

for our bodies!

[@andrewcampbell1803]

Matt Jackson you must try to get a SC or DC now to match boomer and Gary's SC

[@VWLifeVW]

would love to find a split double cab! that would also mean i'd need a bigger garage though too :(

[@kamikazekunze]

Where’s part I ?

[@paulandrewmartin]

Hi, Can you make a segment on how to build those trailers at the back of the buses, and the toe hitch? thanks

[@VWLifeVW]

well we didn't build the trailers, they were all made by companies. we can show how they connect and how to setup a tow hitch on a video though :)

[@paulandrewmartin]

VW Life that would be great, thank you

[@Ger04]

This is amazing!!😍

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks!

[@jamesvw]

Love it! Good evening from the UK.

[@VWLifeVW]

Hello there!

[@maniestrijdom7271]

Love it keep VW LIFE up!

[@VWLifeVW]

you too!

[@SUBDUB67]

Before the trip 👍 after traveling behind a T3 diesel 👍🏿

[@VWLifeVW]

yeah lol!

[@OlhodaCoruja]

Greetings from Brazil, VW Lifer before I knwe it was a thing! Love your videos guys! And this trip was the epitome of what a good VW life means! Congratulations for the awesome content, me and my wife take inspiration or your channel!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thank you so much! Love Brazil!

[@charlieb2176]

the “Slow Vehicle “ Stickers are the Crème de la crème

[@VWLifeVW]

yes!

[@charlieb2176]

@@VWLifeVW would you guys be interested in a 58 bus? i’ve got one here and.. Well i just can’t restore it as much as i would love too.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@charlieb2176 yes, please email us at [e-mail]

[@leudissantana4811]

Holaaa, leudis d este lado, estupendo como siempre, un saludo para todos desde santo domingo, República Dominicana. Favor de no descuidarse con la combi que empujaron ( pushed )para prender, note que está humiando mucho....un abrazo y hasta el próximo capítulo....

[@VWLifeVW]

gracias!

[@ekimp252]

Looks like a hoot!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes it was!

[@glennclark4212]

Fun as always 👍🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks again!

[@claudioalbernaz1252]

Great aventure!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes it was!

[@bubot17]

stay safe, i love your content

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks as always Gilbert :)

[@bubot17]

@@VWLifeVW man, those busses are awesome, i'm glad you're enjoying them

[@andreasdahl717]

Looks sweet. That diesel though. Haha..

[@VWLifeVW]

I know, right?

[@johntaylor-oh8ol]

I contemplating an east coast to west coast trip. 1968 westfalia. Rebuilt motor with 10k miles on it. Recommendations for parts to take along?

[@VWLifeVW]

This.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZq2pmyPba5joqc And this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6m5aoypnrhrd5I

[@rippinaroundeverywhere9249]

Would you guys allow a primer grey 356 to roll with ????....

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol on Mountain trails?

[@tykasteler1752]

I Travel for work, and am about to ship my Vanagon to me so I can roll up and around town in her. Any suggestions or tips trying to travel around the country in a 40 yr old air cool VW?

[@VWLifeVW]

Don't be in a hurry, check your oil. Learn maintenance

[@jamesgarcia3873]

Great times. What are the dates for next year?

[@VWLifeVW]

No idea

[@orionpazlara1472]

Muito legal...

[@VWLifeVW]

gracias!

[@austinswallow]

Awesome trip, looks like it was a lot of fun! Camera work brilliant as usual, there must be a lot of behind the scenes action to set the camera shots of the convoys at various times, and do you use a drone? Or was this all from standing on top of the bus? A great adventure, thanks for sharing, greetings from UK!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks a ton! yep a few cameras and a drone. the drone actually won't fly that high in the mountains because of the thin air. we also all took video with our phones that i used.

[@therussmccurdy2602]

Push started a diesel? Damn

[@SamB-fv6su]

Doesn’t Volkswagen translate to the “people’s car”?! Wonder what that means ?

[@VWLifeVW]

yes

[@adiheina8733]

cool trip. Absolutely great. - But why the hell does one of the fellows wearing a mask on at the final picture? He didn't wear it the whole trip before. - Incredible. :-(

[@VWLifeVW]

This was filmed when covington numbers were highest 2 years ago. At least he came out on the trip instead of hid inside

[@markdeartola1154]

In a month, I’m driving to Idaho in my bug pulling a small trailer. What oil temp is like the STOP temperature? How do I know it’s too hot?

[@VWLifeVW]

well, 220-230 is about as hot as your want it. if you get a digital laser thermometer from harbor freight you can go to the back and take temps at stops. i'd recommend not turning it off during gas stops. we always leave them running, it's when you stop them that you have problems.

[@markdeartola1154]

@@VWLifeVW Ok ill invest in one of those thermometers. Doing the dipstick test, my engine is definitively running hot though.All my tins are in place except the bottom tins (attached to the heater boxes). Engine compartment is sealed off. Dog-house cooler, valves adjusted. I think Ive covered it all. Why is it so scalding hot still?

[@VWLifeVW]

@@markdeartola1154 wait a minute you need all your tins! Even the ones on the heater boxes. Are you talking about the two curved ones that go towards the back? Those are often referred to as the ski slopes. If those are missing you need to get them

[@markdeartola1154]

VW Life Yes! The ski slopes. I picked some up last week and will install when I pull the engine. Yet everyone has told me that while they’re there for a reason, those by themselves shouldn’t be the singular cause for my engine being so hot I can barely even grip the deck lid handle, let alone the searing dipstick!!

[@markdeartola1154]

Btw, super jealous of ur bus bash👌👌👌

[@michaelwierenga1926]

How do I get a sticker for my '73 bus in Cornwall?

[@VWLifeVW]

here! www.ebay.com/itm/VWLIFE-VINYL-STICKER-DECAL-VEEDUB-BEETLE-BUG-BUS-AIRCOOLED-KZbin-BEAUTIFUL/123767931261

[@grahames9228]

I think that Vanagan T3 needs some serious engine work, perhaps a new engine. Just saying.

[@VWLifeVW]

yes the fuel pump timing system was out of calibration.

[@charityteodosio6350]

Where did you buy that be bus

[@VWLifeVW]

The be bus?

[@charityteodosio6350]

I really sorry I mean where did you buy that be bus?

[@VWLifeVW]

Don't understand, "be bus" ?

[@charityteodosio6350]

Where did you buy that vw bus

[@blake9960]

Well. If any of them were to break down, there's plenty of people who know how to maintain them lool

[@VWLifeVW]

This is true!

[@danielcass4743]

Next time you come to our stomping grounds hit up Alamogordo Air Cooled Cars on FB.

[@VWLifeVW]

okay!

[@Greendaypunkcovers]

so cool guys, but why do you keep saying matt jackson haha, is it an inside joke thing

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks, because his full name is his nick name

[@Greendaypunkcovers]

@@VWLifeVW ah right cool, good to know 😀

[@alemaokombrothers6785]

KOMBROTHERS acompanhando aqui os acompanhem no Instagram e Facebook ✌

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@ryanou.s.a9383]

👍

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks!

[@whitebeardadventures9208]

hey Gary, Matt and Jake, if you get a chance check out my channel's latest video. You guys are in the title showcasing some of my favorite car channels. Not professional quality, but slowly getting better....I checked out Jason's link, great extra video....Dave

[@VWLifeVW]

awesome will do!

[@rickbarnesmusic]

Great video! Take a look at my page and stay tuned if you like 👋🤟

[@VWLifeVW]

okay

[@mastluob2554]

Junk

[@VWLifeVW]

have a good day :)