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Team WorldTour Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 2426 Location: Der Vaterland
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Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:03 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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hozbee wrote: |
Post surfing in Tokeland, WA |
Is that what you named your van...? _________________ 1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
WV2ZZZ25ZFH094138(x)/ WV2YB0257LH057308(x)/ WV2ZZZ25ZLG113270/
"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat! |
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mrfusn Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2017 Posts: 71 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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August ‘17 total eclipse, Umatilla National Forest, Oregon
November ‘17 OR-CA road trip, Gregory Beach, Shasta, California _________________ ‘86 GL Syncro Weekender w/ Subaru EJ25
'85 GL sunroof turned pop top w/ WB 2.1 |
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campism Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 4491 Location: Richmond VA
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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incanus wrote: |
August ‘17 total eclipse, Umatilla National Forest, Oregon |
Looks like Australia to me. _________________ '87 Westy in Wolfram Grey Metallic |
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borninabus Samba R&D Dept.
Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 4536 Location: Arizona Highways
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:19 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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Flagstaff AZ
close up. same spot
_________________ 88 Van WBX, A/T - 13 JSW TDI 6M/T - 2012 Touareg TDI Sport |
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rfoubi Samba Member
Joined: March 21, 2004 Posts: 224 Location: Rossland BC
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Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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Since the snow in our yard is deeper than the van at this point, I dug a few from the 2017 archives to motivate myself and others for the 2018 camping season!
DSC_1127 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
Old tunnel, Greenwood, BC
DSC_1173 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
Near Douglas Lake, BC
DSC_1275 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
A smoky day (as was the whole summer) near Lundbom Lake, BC
DSC_1279 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
more smoke
IMG_0805 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
And finally, loading our work camp (pulled the 13' trailer with the van for 1200km each way) in -25C. Cold camping, but beautiful few weeks in November |
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2010 Posts: 1649 Location: Between Here and There
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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^^Fantastic! _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD. |
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Arne@kleinersyncro Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2011 Posts: 71 Location: Australia VIC
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:43 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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Day out in the Victorian forest, next destination Woods Point
_________________ 1991 Syncro self made camper van, cruising around the Black Forrest area (Germany)
1990 Syncro converted by Camperize NSW, cruising around Australia |
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andrewvwco Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2017 Posts: 298 Location: Estes Park colorado
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:28 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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RMNP.
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WestyWanter Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2017 Posts: 459 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:35 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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rfoubi wrote: |
Since the snow in our yard is deeper than the van at this point, I dug a few from the 2017 archives to motivate myself and others for the 2018 camping season!
DSC_1127 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
Old tunnel, Greenwood, BC
DSC_1173 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
Near Douglas Lake, BC
DSC_1275 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
A smoky day (as was the whole summer) near Lundbom Lake, BC
DSC_1279 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
more smoke
IMG_0805 by Robin Foubister, on Flickr
And finally, loading our work camp (pulled the 13' trailer with the van for 1200km each way) in -25C. Cold camping, but beautiful few weeks in November |
I dig the bike, looks like a giant? I ride a 2016 reign and love it! |
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Syncro Jael Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2013 Posts: 2204 Location: Utah
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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Here is one of our adventures. Get out there and enjoy your VAN!
Link
_________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Hightop - NAHT
Subaru EJ25 Forged Frankenmotor, Triple Knob.
Jael = (Mountain Goat) |
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Team WorldTour Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2010 Posts: 2426 Location: Der Vaterland
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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It almost looks like your van is silver, and reflecting the foreground.... _________________ 1990 Feldjäger Syncro AAZ
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H6 Subaru Engine Swap Thread
WV2ZZZ25ZFH094138(x)/ WV2YB0257LH057308(x)/ WV2ZZZ25ZLG113270/
"Where am I going? And what am I doing in this handbasket?" -Nicodemus Jordan
When All Else Fails: Lather, Rinse, Repeat! |
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elizer Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2016 Posts: 1462 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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That was a great video jael. I enjoyed watching it. What drone are you using mavic? |
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alaskadan Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2013 Posts: 1857 Location: anchor pt. alaska
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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[quote="Team WorldTour"]
It almost looks like your van is silver, and reflecting the foreground
No doubt! I swear he must bring a wash bucket everywhere he goes. |
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Syncro Jael Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2013 Posts: 2204 Location: Utah
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 9:47 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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elizer wrote: |
That was a great video jael. I enjoyed watching it. What drone are you using mavic? |
DJI Phantom 4.
I have another one just off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
These have been great drones. _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Hightop - NAHT
Subaru EJ25 Forged Frankenmotor, Triple Knob.
Jael = (Mountain Goat) |
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warrenmzz Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2012 Posts: 14
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:27 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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Ron
Great video !
Did you fabricate the rack for your maxtracks over the rear driver-side window, or is this a rack you purchased ?
Thanks
Warren |
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Alaskaberrys Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2016 Posts: 1001 Location: SE Alaska
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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Great video Syncro Jael! I enjoy the effort you put into those. It is inspiring.
Keep ‘em coming - our next trip is still two months away _________________ '91 Westfalia, Bordeaux Red Pearl 2.1L 2wd Auto
'91 T3 Syncro Doka, Escorial Green 1.9L TD AAZ “Gremian” (to provoke, irritate, exasperate, vex...) |
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shagginwagon83 Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2016 Posts: 3796 Location: VA/TN
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:33 am Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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Syncro Jael wrote: |
Here is one of our adventures. Get out there and enjoy your VAN!
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Great video. Some shots/time lapses gave me cold chills. Well done. I want a syncro now. _________________ Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
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Syncro Jael Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2013 Posts: 2204 Location: Utah
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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warrenmzz wrote: |
Ron
Great video !
Did you fabricate the rack for your maxtracks over the rear driver-side window, or is this a rack you purchased ?
Thanks
Warren |
They were purchased. VOW both sides. I was also able to insulate them under the Molle Grid.
http://www.vanagonlife.com/theshop
_________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Hightop - NAHT
Subaru EJ25 Forged Frankenmotor, Triple Knob.
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Farfrumwork Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2008 Posts: 692 Location: Mile High
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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Jael _________________ sold -> '85 Wolfsburg Syncro / 'Built' DOHC EJ25 (a great machine!)
'07 Legacy spec.B, road tuned stgII
'17 4x4 Sprinter, stone grey, SMB pop-top, on 33"s
"Blood stains, speed kills - Fast cars, cheap thrills - Rich girls, fine wine - I've lost my sense, I've lost control, I've lost my mind" |
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WestyWanter Samba Member
Joined: February 15, 2017 Posts: 459 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Vanagons in the Wilderness Thread |
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Team WorldTour wrote: |
It almost looks like your van is silver, and reflecting the foreground.... |
yeah I had to do a double take on it because at first I thought it was wrapped in like a chrome or something. |
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