our 1987 Westfalia VAN TOUR!

We show you around our 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia camper van!

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[pauldee]

"The engine! I don't feel the need to open that up..."
All the dads: v_v

[farrahupson]

Very cool! My parents had a blue Vanagon in the early 80's. We spent a summer traveling around the western US in it. A bunch of states, 2 adults, 2 kids, 2 big dogs. Popping the top like we were sleeping in a tent in the woods. Fun times.

[deciduous_]

Love these older layouts. Your van looks like it’s almost new! Such a terrific find!

[Qibilii]

The van has aged well, still a looker +30 years later.

[TideKnotTravellers]

This is a really neat little van, seeing a lot of van life travels right now (getting quite inspired) really like the simplicity of this, the seat/bed set up looks great! Also 1987 is a great year! 😉🤩

[ganeshs]

"Little Red Riding Home" or "Little Red" first name that got in mind. Happy riding!!!

[liilianalopez]

My dad had one of these when I was little. Best camping trips ever ❤️

[growingwildheather]

It's so cool to see so many of the travel bloggers we have followed for years (back when we started travelling...) now getting into vanlife. I'm sure you'll love it! Plus when things change, you'll still have a home base when you do travel. It was the best decision we've made. All the best and stay safe friends!

[carolinehannah]

This video is so inspiring because the van seems to have been so well taken care of.

[CarlosTorres-ijvg]

I bought my vanagon almost 2 years now and my wife, dog and me are building memories on that magic box. You guys have a good looking westy there.

[slimandlean]

My girlfriend and I just got an ‘85 vanagon camper ourselves, manual 4 speed. She is just learning in it and it’s going better than expected. The gears can be hard to find, but the clutch is very forgiving! We put an aftermarket stove, sink, and fridge in ours. Now we need a freezer for the longer trips, and maybe more storage

[SimonBraeck]

Congratulations guys! We also have a Vanagon which we rebuilt ourselves. Last year we drove from Norway to Italy and back, this way of traveling is so much fun. Good luck on your upcoming adventures. Greetings from Norway😊🇳🇴

[valeriepearson]

Wow we had a van just like this. So many great memories! I love that van. Also had a baby to take camping also camped 7 months prego! You will not regret this purchase!

[Haynflip]

Thank you so much for the video it really brought back memories...

correct me if I'm wrong but I think I remember.. there is also a button for the driver's seat and the passenger seat that can swivel to the back so you have extra seat for people in the back if I recall..

[brycemoon]

Grew up camping in the same year Westy! Definitely had its fair share of mechanical issues and the fridge was god awful, but it was definitely all part of the fun! Enjoy!

[krisgeusens]

It looks like it had a respray (the hinge of the sliding door has been painted), but it looks good inside. the fridge is almost always repairable, don't replace it, it will kill the original look of the interior.
It works on 12V only when the motor is running. on gas it might need a cleanup. So take it out and clean the burner. While it's out, turn it upside down for a night.

[ticketfortwo]

Love this kind of content. Gets the daydreaming about vanlife and world travels going. Thanks for making this!

[liilianalopez]

Also, I like how you don't have to do much to the Westfalia because it was made specifically for that purpose. It's a choice made with great taste 👌

Thank you for the video!

[SbjsksmNx]

This is the EXACT van my dad had when I was a kid. Same color too.

[santiagoespino]

Beautiful vintage van. That's the van I would have as well. I love the design of those vans. Very easy to menuber, driver is literally on top of the front wheel. Small Cyber truck van design. With features that were truly a head of its time.