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[@stevederr4927]

Benson! What a great name for an adventure van! 😎

[@BBB_Adventures]

Thanks for the additional suggestion. We'll be announcing the name shortly. :) Enjoy the Ride

[@Albert-q6u7z]

Looking forward to the van project 😊

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Albert, Thanks for watching and it's great to hear you're looking forward to the van build. We are super excited about it and are anxious to get started. Several other things have to get checked off the list first, like finishing the Luna Refresh. Enjoy the Ride

[@BethandRyanArceneaux-team985]

Ryno’s Vote…. Baronne , Bienville or Burgundy for that New Orleans theme so it never loses it’s way back south for the winters. And that is an awesome unit. Blank canvas to make it your own. Cheers 🍻

[@BBB_Adventures]

Ryno! Thanks for the suggestions and don't worry, it will never forget how to find it's way to Thibodaux. I totally agree with the blank canvas perspective. That's one of the major reasons we're changing directions. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@reneacevedo87]

APOLLO MISSION 2 HELL YEAH nice van love it

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Rene, Thanks for watching...as always. We have many adventures planned! Enjoy the Ride

[@ninarisy2200]

Berry (Berry, bikes and beers). Congratulation on your new home. Can't wait to see the build. Enjoy.

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hi Nina, Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching. We're happy to hear you'll be tuned in for the van build, when we finally get going on it. :) Enjoy the Ride

[@carolcunningham950]

Can't wait to see how you guys do the build out. Love the front license plate!

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Carol, Thanks for watching and we're happy you'll be following along the build journey. Vanity plates in Idaho are pretty inexpensive and we thought the plate would start our effort to brand the new van BBB Adventures. Enjoy the Ride

[@Fiberface]

"Brew"ster or Brewster seems fitting to me. 🎉 congratulations on your new purchase!

[@Cale_E]

just commented this too haha- but you clearly beat me to it though. I also thought "Barley"

[@BBB_Adventures]

Scott, Thanks for the suggestion. Brewster does fit nicely with the Buses Bikes and Beers theme. We'll be making the official announcement soon. Stay tuned. Enjoy the Ride

[@BBB_Adventures]

Great mind think alike.

[@bikesandbeyond618]

you two clearly know how to party..... nice looking adventure vehicle!

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey! Thanks for watching and for the comment. Are are really looking forward to the build process and then to be able to move into it and start having some epic adventures. You never know, you might see it parked in your driveway someday. :) Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@janetlajaunie8634]

Can’t wait to see what you do with your new van!!

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Janet, Thanks for watching and for the interest in our van adventure. We plan on bringing everyone along the build journey (whenever we manage to get started) so please stay tuned. Enjoy the Ride

[@cheeseforpizza22]

Really great video and happy for you three! Congrats on the new home. I'm very much in the same process right now researching and trying to make a decision for my travel home. I have plenty of time to make a decision so seeing how the Dodge Promaster works out for you guys will help. You're exactly right - the "big three" all seem to have equalized positives and negatives. (Ford Transit vs. Dodge Promaster vs. Mercedes Sprinter) So it comes down to personal preference and what you value/prioritize. Right now.....the Promaster and Transit are leading as I prioritize convenience and cost of repair over say, the technical gadgets of the Sprinter. If I'm out in the middle of Wyoming and I have an issue - repair shops will be hard to come by if I have a Sprinter. If I can buy you a beer on Ragbrai in a few weeks - would love to get your thoughts!

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Scott, Thanks for watching and for the comment. Also, sorry my response is so slow, it's been a busy month or so. It's cool you're going through the same process on figuring out the best platform for your future home on wheels. I'm in total agreement with your assessment about repair cost and availability. The Mercedes is a nice van but expensive to buy and own. So then it comes down to the other tradeoffs between Ford and Ram. Hopefully our process will continue to help you with your own. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@maybelline888]

This is a good discussion on what worked/ didn’t work

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hi Lucy, Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. As you know, sometimes in life you have to step back and to a reality check on decisions you've made and directions you're going. Enjoy the Ride

[@phylliscoates7968]

Congratulations on your new purchase. It's BEAUTIFUL. I miss Birdie already as the person drove off with her. How about Bently. Just remove the "r" from Brently. The van is more manly, it's Big and blackish Grey I am guessing and the name has to start with a "B". I'm sure whatever you name him or her😊 will fit this beauty. Best of luck

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Phyllis, Byrdie was a great transitional vehicle for us and helped us understand what we really wanted/needed, so we will also miss her but are so looking forward to building out exactly what we want in the new van. Thanks for the name suggestion. We'll be making the announcement soon. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@andrewpeterson7941]

Easy! Name it Beaver! Since she came from Beaverton (my hometown!) 👌🏻

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Andrew, That's a interesting suggestion given where we bought it. Thanks. And Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@TL243]

It’s black. Formal and your travel servant. Baxter comes to mind. Come along with Baxter Bikes and Beers for the next chapter in our life adventure

[@BBB_Adventures]

Howdy, This is good. Thanks for the suggestion. Enjoy the Ride

[@gr8fullytedicated]

For 18 months just before I retired, I would pass that place where you picked up your van when I went to work each day. I hope this turns out to be the thingy you want. Good luck--but I'm keeping my Toyota RV. LOL

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hi Ted, Such an interestingly small world sometimes. We randomly found that RAM dealer on the web when searching for a Promaster. We loved the little Toyota but after using it for several years, it just wasn't exactly what we wanted and it went to a good home. We totally get why you'd keep yours. Hopefully you can stay tuned and watch the transformation from an empty van to a tiny home on wheels. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@MizSazz]

Call it Bye Bye cause you said Bye Bye to birdie for this 😂

[@BBB_Adventures]

Howdy, Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@cdmiller51]

Big plans! 👍 Didn't I see a picture of the van somewhere? Maybe Instagram? Look forward to following along.

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Craig, Absolutely. The day we bought the van we put a story on IG as a teaser. Good memory! The conversion journey will be fun, glad you'll be following along. I just have a big list of stuff to do before I get started. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@PgaBnd61]

Barry... Bonie...butch...Barnie...that's a tough letter 🤣🤣

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Patrick, It is a tough letter but it has to be "B". Thanks for the suggestions. And thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@jeannapeters5194]

Buster,bikes,beer.

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hi Jeanna, Buster is one of our favorites. Thanks for the suggestion. Enjoy the Ride

[@anderw2]

Just off the top of my head, but how about naming the van Brutus? Like Popeye's nemesis

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Wade, Thanks for the name suggestion. You're the first to suggest Brutus. Enjoy the Ride

[@Cale_E]

Try Brewster- a nice nod to your love of beers.

[@Cale_E]

Thinking longer, I suppose "Barley" could work too but I think I like "Brewster" with a cute nickname of "Brewster Bus"

[@Cale_E]

Bah, just saw someone else commented Brewster first.

[@BBB_Adventures]

Cale, Thanks for the suggestions, even if Brewster was already suggested. It's a good name. We'll be making the official naming announcement soon...stay tuned. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

Love the tag on the front

[@BBB_Adventures]

Thanks. The vanity plates in Idaho are not expensive so we thought it would help our effort to "brand" the van. Enjoy the Ride

[@JohnBreecher1961]

Where are the bikes going?? On the back I would supose

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey John, Correct. The bikes will go on the back, either on a bike rack mounted on the receiver hitch or a purpose built rack that hangs off the rear doors. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

I have an idea for the perfect adventure vehicle you soup up an old deuce and a half

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hunter, That would be super cool. Like the ultimate overlander adventure vehicle. Unfortunately I don't think I'd be able to afford the fuel so the adventures would be limited to the parking lot at Franks Place. Enjoy the Ride

[@jdavis1383]

15:45 - spirit caught on video

[@BBB_Adventures]

That's cool. We didn't notice that when were editing it. Enjoy the Ride

[@tjellis1479]

Bramley for the RV

[@BBB_Adventures]

TJ, Thanks for the suggestion. We'll be making the final name announcement soon. Please stay tuned. Enjoy the Ride

[@cruzn3699]

Its BIG...there was a very large US Army fort in our country ..Fort Brag...the name was changed a couple years ago....you get where im going with this.....u2 are going from litte luna to birdie now even bigger..Brag for braggin Dragon..we all know u2 are not a boastful couple but thats my 2 cents "BRAG". Later😮

[@BBB_Adventures]

Howdy, Thanks for the name suggestion and for the excellent explanation for that suggestion. Sorry for the slow response to your comment. It's been a busy month or so. We'll be making the final name announcement soon so please stay tuned. Enjoy the Ride

[@cloneluke80]

bookworm blizzard basin backcountry boundless backcountry backroads bearfoot bandit beau baxter blaire burrow baldur

[@BBB_Adventures]

Thanks for all the suggestions. You definitely exceeded expectations in terms of the number of names. We'll be making the official announcement on the name shortly, stay tuned. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@MrBigChris620]

I'm buying a new chevy or gmc long van with 4.3 v6. I'm sure you will Absolutely trick out your new van! Your Ram will pull the snot out of a RAG! You could call it "The Borg!"

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Chris, Congrats on buying a new Chevy van. We love our old Chevy van (Luna). :) What are your plans for the new van? We do have big plans for the Promaster and will be bringing folks along the journey. Thanks for the name suggestion. Enjoy the Ride

[@MrBigChris620]

@BBB_Adventures travel round ride bikes I love rail trails! Also into RC goin to events. Just having fun!

[@dfriz8513]

Well, well, well. That was a 180, including flights and travel. If the shoe didn't fit, it didn't fit. Where do we start with the STUPiD....lol. i don't think you discussed this with Disco about staying for winter. The thoughts of shoveling snow instead of riding bikes.....ugh. Load the tools and head to south like a snow bird. You're going to miss Idaho when you move. ;-)

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Dave, Yep...a 180 for sure. But as you point out, you have to be honest with yourself and if something isn't right, then address it. I feel your pain on where to start with the stupid, maybe best to let it go. :) Disco will NOT be happy about a full Idaho winter. He's not had to endure that before. I'm not necessarily going to be happy about it either. Luckily Franks Place has very effective gas furnaces and I can keep it nice and warm in there. Taking some tools south and working on the van is an interesting idea. I suppose it depends on what stage I'm at when winter hits. If and when we move, I would miss Idaho summers and fall. Not so much the cold winter and the windy spring. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@chuckg1270]

So how about "The Beast"? Or a translation of Beast into another language? La Brute? Das Biest?

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Chuck, Thanks for watching and for the suggestions. I like the translation to another language, very clever. Enjoy the Ride

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

You should name the van Bartholomew

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hunter, That's a good suggestion. Thanks.

[@jdavis1383]

Benjamin (Franklin) Benny for short

[@BBB_Adventures]

Thanks for the suggestion. It would certainly be fitting given the Telsa's name is Franklin. We'll be making the final name announcement soon so please stay tuned. Enjoy the Ride

[@kennyprentice]

Bob Short for Big Old Beast

[@BBB_Adventures]

Thanks Kenny for the name suggestion. It's pretty fitting given the van is a big beast. We'll be making the official announcement soon so please stay tuned. Enjoy the Ride

[@stevederr4927]

Bart or Barty Bikes & Beer

[@BBB_Adventures]

Howdy Steve, Thanks for the suggestion. We'll see you soon in Iowa. Enjoy the Ride

[@cort2827]

Beverly

[@BBB_Adventures]

Cortney, I know you!! Thanks for the suggestion. We'll be making the official name announcement soon, but I'm guessing you'll hear it before others. :) See on Sunday at the Baby Shower. Enjoy the Ride

[@HuntersCyclingAdventures]

I saw my house lol

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hunter, Yes you did. One of our best Byrdie memories. Someday we'll take the same picture with the van parked there. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@hoopersmith]

Van name = BARNEY

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Hooper, Interesting van name suggestion. I can't help but think about that purple dinosaur my kids used to watch when they were little. :) We could paint the van purple. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@hoopersmith]

@@BBB_Adventures it's suggested by my 8 year old lol

[@grantgray6896]

Buster

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Grant, Buster....that's good. Thanks for the suggestion. Enjoy the Ride

[@dfriz8513]

Buttercup Butterfly Bushwacker budgie Brew brue Bow wow Bower Boozie Blossom Berry Bee

[@BBB_Adventures]

Dave, Wow. You get the prize for the most suggestions. You're on overachiever. :) Thanks for those. Enjoy the Ride

[@bicycledad7660]

You said a triple bypass. Please excuse my ignorance, but are you having open heart surgery ?

[@BBB_Adventures]

Howdy, I'm not having surgery, thankfully. It's a bike ride. If you have a few minutes, I explain the ride in this episode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boq8oZ-FhcyFnpI Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride