A VW Bus Adventure Like No Other! Backcountry Exploration

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[@vwbusjake]

Hi I’m Jake and I’m known for lighting my farts on fire. Please email me to book your next party

[@VWLifeVW]

how far out are you booked? thinking we need you for our 4th of July Celebration!

[@tommiesmith3369]

#sidehustle!

[@j6sj7]

"Fart-vegnugen."

[@VWLifeVW]

@@j6sj7 if only we could harness the power of Jake's farts!

[@mmichaelc]

@@VWLifeVW Just think of the "power" Jake has on taco Tuesdays. LOL

[@billyrobinson3469]

60 year old busses!!This is true Americana! It's amazing how those funny-looking German vehicles have become such an important part of American history! I love my 71 squareback!

[@dougstevenson5470]

Can Gary do a video on changing Generator Bushings on the bus, without removing the generator? Would love to see it.

[@backyardbuggies939]

Glad to see we are not the only ones that break down in VWs . . . .but if we didnt break down where would the adventure be

[@VWLifeVW]

That's right!

[@austinswallow]

What an awesome trip! Hope all the repairs have now all been done, tough luck. Imagine doing that trip in an electric vehicle, couldn't do it! Thanks for sharing, greetings from the UK!

[@mauricioventura212]

Que postales tan bonitas y que buen viaje. Nada como viajar lento y disfrutando la compañía. Saludos desde El Salvador en América Central

[@VWLifeVW]

Gracias!

[@PaulSimon2003]

How cool that you guys meet a woman who had her 1963 beetle that day 😄

[@VWLifeVW]

I know crazy huh?

[@j6sj7]

Gawd, this was a hoot. Such beautiful country, but those "roads!" You gotta wonder if the Wolfsburg fabrikarbeiter ever dreamed that the buses they were assembling would still be put to the test like this over 50 years later. And then of course at 8:50 there was "fart-vegnugen." Getting excited when you meet a Vanagon or a '63 Beetle on the road reminds me of riding in my dad's brand-new 1960 Beetle on Long Island, NY... When we spotted another (then rare) VW, we'd honk and wave! Glory days. Guys, you keep on writing those chapters. -Burt in NJ

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow burt thanks for sharing!

[@johnnewcomb1128]

It just shows that you can how much fun you can have in spite of all of the mishaps. Really beautiful views. It's really cold up here but I'm going to work on my bus today. Peace guys

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks as always John!

[@van_demonium]

We broke down in a 71 due to a burnt out brush in the generator. No joke, got towed to Bus Depot they were closed. Walked out to the flea market next to Bus Depot, bought a chop saw, took the brushes out of that and hacked them into fitting. Got us out of Perkieomenville Pa to a place where we could get the right set.

[@VWLifeVW]

Love it

[@timpicchi4458]

You guys should do a bug bash! I got a 66 type 1, id love to go camping in.

[@VWLifeVW]

We are going to Arkansas spring break

[@daveglick5152]

looks like you don"t have Alice to kick around anymore. cheers

[@VWLifeVW]

no sir, she's got all the power :)

[@nickwood7223]

I live the channel When I was 7 or 8 . My parents drove a vw bus transporter thunk it was an 67 with sliding door . From the uk to Pakistan and back . A year later dad and I and two Iof his mates. Uk to Nigeria

[@jeffhoward5332]

Great job thru all the troubles. Wish we lived closer. Would love to join in on the fun. Edel, '71 Tin top, would be a trooper I'm sure.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Jeff!

[@bull_likes_bikes]

Thanks for that! Hope to come join sometime with my air-cooled Vanagon!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks nick!

[@FranciscoMartinez-jv9yz]

She so lucky with the 63 🤗🤗🤗

[@VWLifeVW]

Agreed

[@FranciscoMartinez-jv9yz]

She so lucky with the 63 beetle 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@VWLifeVW]

She really is!

[@andrigtmiller]

I know you guys like to run points in your distributors, but the number of times I have seen you guys have problems with the points, I would think that is getting old ;-) I had a '73 beetle where I was constantly messing with the points (2007 cc engine with a 009 distributor), and I replaced them with one of the in distributor solid state modules, and I never had a problem again, and I drove that car everyday for years.

[@paulandrewmartin]

Yeah, I have mine also replaced with a electronic ignition on my 009, had no problem ever, maybe they like to stop more often. The adventure is to stop every time.

[@VWLifeVW]

We like to breakdown 😎

[@paulandrewmartin]

@@VWLifeVW I know

[@andrigtmiller]

@@VWLifeVW LOL! Seems like it ;-)

[@free-range-humanproject7212]

Back in the late 90’s i owned a ‘78 westy pop top And i also had a ‘64 crew cab bus. I lived in the camper bus for a while. Took it from Canada to Mexico and back and forth. Now i just finished a wooden camper on an old ford truck. This was fun to watch. Cheers!

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow that's awesome

[@67Oldvolks]

Jake , 🌬🔥= Lmao!🤦🏻‍♂️🤣 Looked like an awesome trip! VW Bus life!👏🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

Hee hee

[@mccoysmakingmemories]

You guys are masters of fixing Busses on the run,. Awesome vids guys

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@VWJawbreaker]

What a great adventure. You did a great job putting this together, job well done.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Gary! Yeah it was a good deal off footage to get through

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@VWLifeVW you did great 👍

[@tomdale1313]

you cann't stop them VW's, atlas cuz you got 5 VW MECHANICS...safety in numbers for sure, txs for sharing

[@VWLifeVW]

yes and plenty of spares TOm!

[@swmoboy]

Wow, that was really an adventure this time!

[@VWLifeVW]

Indeed it was!

[@raymondwall277]

✌️Looked like Fun - The Ying and the Yang of VW Life - Matt Jackson with no gas And Jake with a FULL TANK!!! 🔥 💥

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes Jake has all the gas!

[@MrAddks]

Fantastic, looked an amazing trip.

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rundoetx]

Back in the 70's i camped all over Big Bend in my 70 Beetle. Never got stranded once. Seeing a lot of spots that I took that old gal in this video. Thanks for the video and rekindling my memories.

[@VWLifeVW]

Wow that's cool!

[@antoniorivera6187]

Awesome video guys all the VW buses are great 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻god bless and stay safe

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Antonio!

[@slimpickins3425]

Such a beautiful part of the country! Its awesome that you all get together for these big events, so cool, maybe a little to rugged for the old VW's! The canyons looked amazing! Thanks for bringing this to all of us! Hey Matt Jackson, were those a couple of Alice sightings?? Love a girl in a bus!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes it was she has a new Syncro vanagon named Hans! Thanks Slim

[@tiyukitv6508]

Awesome roadtrip as usual. Love the buses.

[@user-yy4tt4yo5u]

This whole video rocked guys. Good journey.😃🤟

[@JoseRamirez-en4pd]

Looks like a blast!! Thanks for sharing.

[@user-iw4oy7yk1j]

That looks like a whole lot of fun sure would love to join you on your trips. Have fun be safe I'm watching 😊😊😊😊

[@peterdonaldson6786]

Fantastic scenes. What a trip!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Peter

[@silkvw9452]

Great video, as usual. I'll be ready for the trip this year!

[@VWLifeVW]

You better be!

[@deportiva8238]

Great viewing again watching from Ireland...

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad to have you here thanks!

[@mayinnlin1879]

Awesome videos always. Love it so much fun and beautiful place. Thank you so much. 👍❤️

[@zimms-world]

Awesome adventure. Texas has some beautiful sites and your finding them all in your buses

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes indeed!

[@wadelewis6992]

WOW, great times, great people, and great VDUBS. Thanks for sharing ✌🏻❤️VWLIFE

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks as always wade!

[@robertlambert5299]

Fun looking trip. Great scenery. Wish I were closers to make some trips with you guys.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Robert

[@jennysolomon-haase9103]

Love the true devotion to your old buses! Out having the best time together. I really enjoy watching you guys❣

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Jenny!

[@HapticGarage]

Really inspiring stuff guys. We should all be grateful for shared experiences like this.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep you nailed it on the head

[@floriansk4734]

always a great channel keep it up. 🤙🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

Will do thanks!

[@mattstick1man563]

Looks like an amazing trip, glad y'all had a great time !! ✌️&❤️ from Colorado !!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Matt good times indeed

[@wilfriedfuentes9070]

What a trip guys!! 💯

[@VWLifeVW]

What a long Strang trip it's been!

[@wilfriedfuentes9070]

Yes man, that's what vw life is for..!

[@rbtnerd]

its fun seeing you guys' drive your busses

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@robertharmon3490]

Really enjoy your channel keep up the fun !!

[@VWLifeVW]

Will do Robert!

[@woodsontr]

Wow! That was great!! Time to look those buses over with a fine tooth comb 😲☝️👍

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes sir!

[@allanfoster6965]

No place for the slammed look out in the country! Brilliant stuff. Oddly bootyfull landscapes. 👍👍😊

[@VWLifeVW]

No not out there

[@RRmeanmachine]

General Grabbers only !!!

[@leudissantana4811]

Excelente tomas, el paísaje hermoso, me gusta la Unión que tienen entre todos ustedes, lo mejor es que nunca se quedan por mecánico pues todos saben.....un abrazo desde republica Dominicana, su y fiel seguidor LEUDIS SANTANA.

[@VWLifeVW]

Gracias!

[@TheDasbull]

Great adventure! Cold and snowy here... Guess I'll just work on my old bus and wait for warmer weather 🙏

[@VWLifeVW]

Yep thats a good plan

[@lonniebrooks4646]

Really cool adventure friends!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Lonnie

[@planetjohnsen]

Love it, guys! So much fun. There's just one thing missing here: mountain bikes!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yeah we could use the exercise!

[@stacycollier6262]

Its not just the destination its the adventure getting there 😀

[@thistime4you]

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. VW addict since 1968 and your channel makes me smile.

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad to hear that Gary! What kind of vw do you have?

[@thistime4you]

@@VWLifeVW We have lived in Ecuador for going on a decade and drive a 1995 Brazilian bay window panel van. Restored and collected for many decades back in the states.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@thistime4you post a picture of it on our facebook page - facebook.com/VWLifeVW/

[@thistime4you]

@@VWLifeVW if I can figure it out, lol. Have made 3 attempt already without success

[@crackpotts5347]

Doesn't matter what life throws at us, were always #VWLIFE!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Truth

[@JustBugginVW]

❤️🤘🏻Great Video! you guys always have such a great time!! beautiful scenery, would love to visit there one day🤙🏻 -Dalton

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Dalton!

[@Opalsdad]

This was great and soooo real!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@stefthepef]

Oh hell yeah, this is where old VWs belong. I took my 411 down there last year and it was fantastic. Come do the Gambler 500 Mexico! Next one's in May, IIRC. Most of it's on the Texas side of Big Bend, and it's a blast.

[@VWLifeVW]

You did all of old ore road?

[@stefthepef]

@@VWLifeVW Yep! Neat trail. 411s came with decent ground clearance.

[@VWLifeVW]

@@stefthepef yes they did! we haven't made it all the way tot he south end yet.

[@kevinengland8209]

Buses, Basins, and Backcountry !!! Good Times !!

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes sir thanks for watching!

[@flypawels]

Love these kind of trips.

[@VWLifeVW]

So do we!

[@oldvolksbus1]

Absolutely loved this video content. Been looking forward to it. This and Jason’s are the best!. You have both nailed this tour from different angles. Looking forward to the next one! I’m shocked we had lit farts! I found it absolutely hilarious!! Not from your loins was sooooo funny!. Keep it up, you’re all great. Absolutely brilliant content. Thank you 🙏

[@vwbusjake]

Thanks Former President!!

[@oldvolksbus1]

@@vwbusjake 😂😂😂😂. I believe second president then 4th, not sure of my American knowledge . I had completely forgotten I share his name! M famous already 😂

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks John glad you enjoyed it

[@charleslawrence7194]

My favorite border area. Great scenery and terrific companionship. Don't carry c-4 if you get into another fart lighting contest. But, like I said previously, designate somebody to pull a trailer full of parts. 😁 As always, good stuff. So somebody in Australia gives away beetles.???

[@VWLifeVW]

Not sure but we would like to get a free one!

[@seeyou1812]

Great trip

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@patrickscribner3610]

Breakdown Bus Bash! Still fun! Alice can sure blow a flame! Ha!

[@VWLifeVW]

wait, that wasn't Alice! :)

[@branchsnapper2228]

Now that was awesome!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks for coming!

[@hanknipper3921]

Great video Little Dude!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@RRmeanmachine]

Thank you Big Dude!!!

[@glynharper1066]

Looked like a great trip, here in the UK we only have 200 miles from coast to coast east to west, so relatively short trips and camp outs.

[@VWLifeVW]

Ah interesting thanks Glyn

[@kevinpick194]

Great camerawork to bring us right into the middle of everything. Poor Buses, being tested to the max - but they were made to be driven and you guys can all chip in to sort out any issues - like running out of gas!

[@VWLifeVW]

That's right Kevin!

[@Elijah.L.1971]

Haha! Great vid! I think Jason is happier on all four wheels!😂

[@VWLifeVW]

I agree

[@pnw_element9822]

Sick ole school still doing what it’s supposed to do drive

[@VWLifeVW]

That's right!

[@davidryan573]

Sounds like the makings of a good Country and Western Song, I’m sure it’ll make the charts, you can’t make that stuff up, no one would believe you, although look at the memories and bonding, (with a generator, distributor, carb, oh yeah fello Vw Lifers)

[@VWLifeVW]

That's right David!

[@santabubba50]

Once again great music

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks Santa

[@stevelozano9523]

I tell you this, I would give up my cadillac in a flash to have back my old 57 kombi deluxe I had to sell. I miss those old camping days. If yall can help find it, I still have my old dealer paperwork 😁🤔

[@VWLifeVW]

That would be cool if you could find it!

[@carlbarton772]

Amazing video thanks.

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad you liked it Carl!

[@carlbarton772]

@@VWLifeVW booked on a UK charity run called dubs on tour can't wait last year was awesome

[@argotamauricio]

Vw life Thursdays BABYYYYYYY

[@VWLifeVW]

That's right baby!

[@jimstewart6145]

nice trip.

[@VWLifeVW]

Yes it was! thanks Jim

[@carkingspot3973]

Living the dream! 😎

[@VWLifeVW]

Indeed!

[@grahames9228]

Lighting farts, love it.

[@VWLifeVW]

Keeping it classy

[@dirkjansen4309]

This new unshaved style of Mr Matt Jackson is COOL AS HELL!

[@VWLifeVW]

Well dirk thanks!

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

My first engine in Rambus I filled up on the southside of San Antonio and had to get gas at Baton Rouge LA. but that was back in the 55 mph days.

[@VWLifeVW]

That's a long stretch!

[@dalewyatt1321]

Going away. Pack the food and the tool box, pack socks and underpants and the other tool box, sleeping bag and the next tool box, pack cameras and don't forget spare parts and the last tool box. Tired, dirty, happy.

[@VWLifeVW]

Exactly!

[@michaelterhune40]

But then, we can't wait for bus bash 8! 😁

[@VWLifeVW]

Going to be a while lol

[@salvadoravila9095]

loved it

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks Sal!

[@vintagerustmotors411]

Awesome trip! Hey and if you run out of gas again, fart in the tank. Hahah

[@VWLifeVW]

Does that work? 😎

[@lynnsabcs]

Never met a VW Life video I didn’t like!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@stevebetzhold5726]

Wow is the word

[@VWLifeVW]

I thought grease is the word

[@kevinbrennan6546]

Miss seeing Matt, Hope he's doing well.

[@christianwernher9559]

Perfect.

[@VWLifeVW]

Thanks!

[@michaelb4234]

I watched this video while accomplishing lunch. 👍🏻

[@VWLifeVW]

Hope you enjoyed both!

[@RRmeanmachine]

That is awesome!!!

[@nmdesertclassics]

Here’s your formal invite to come back to southern New Mexico. We’ll host you in Alamogordo (at the bottom of the Sacramento Mountains you did last time) and then you can hit White Sands National Park and the Organ Needle.

[@VWLifeVW]

We are going in June email us at [e-mail]

[@nmdesertclassics]

@@VWLifeVW Email sent.

[@footballgeorgiebest]

It’s the Gremlins I tell thee!

[@curranhouse]

Keep these vids coming! The farting was so funny!!

[@VWLifeVW]

Will do thanks!

[@allanb52]

You guys have helped me make my mind up. Now we live in Portugal we have to sell our UK reg Vivaro van self build camper (T4 size) and have two choices...1. Buy a small motorhome with all mod cons, or 2. A VW T3/T4 van a make a removeavle interior (due to self build laws here in Portugal? and "Carry on Camping"...a British comedy film. I am 70 years old, my wife 48..lucky her!! The motorhomes are all full of old fat farts, who watch TV all day and many don't come out. I have camped all my life, tents, roof tents and 3 campervans all self built. We have a dog and a cat that come with us everywhere. Maybe when I get to 80 I will get a motorhome, but I am young in spirit like you guys, I envy the numerous hippy comunities here in Portugal, but couldn't do it myself. So thanks for showing me the way lads...yeh we are into farting too, it's healthy.

[@VWLifeVW]

Glad to hear! Thanks

[@johnflitcroft9418]

From an Aussie perspective, they are baby miles. Shit, we drive further to get a carrot!

[@VWLifeVW]

to get a carrot? dang!

[@WarBeardTheRed]

I thought he was gonna cry! "TELL JAKE NOT TO DO THAT!" lmao.

[@VWLifeVW]

Lol

[@keithbronson9777]

Pet Policy at Big Bend National Park Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on any trails, on the river, or in the backcountry at Big Bend National Park. Leashed pets can walk only on roads, in developed campgrounds, and at primitive roadside campsites. So, your pet can go only where your car can go.Dec 11, 2019

[@chrishawke5016]

Hi, love everything u guys do. I'm from the UK. I have 79 bay window. If I was going on a road trip. What spares do I need to take please.

[@VWLifeVW]

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[@bobhester7390]

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[@VWLifeVW]

Oh interesting thanks for sharing!

[@marcosmarcao8234]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 Big hug from friend Marcos Polux Brasil 🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️🇺🇲🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@VWLifeVW]

thanks for the hug Marcos!