Having something to help get you unstuck when dirving in the snow or offroad is a given.  If you are going to have something then it better work, especially if it is bolted or strapped to the outside of your Transporter van.  There are several recovery board options avaiable but …

Some parts on these vans are simply not very common anymore.  Finding the jump seat fused switch box replacement for shoreline power today isn’t as easy as it once was.  Back in the day these types of fused switches were common on all sorts of household appliances like bigger coffee …

Upgrading Your Vanagon Washer Nozzles Many of us adventure seeking drives end up on dusty dirt roads, misty and rainy highways, or bug infested interstates.  The windshield takes a pretty good smudging on a well used Transporter.  The OEM nozzles work but many drivers prefer a better option and want …

Vanagon Upgrade Rims and Tires An eye catching trait of the Vanagon is it’s seemingly tiny wheels supplied from the factory.  The tires have to support a lot of weight and minimize sideward deflection.  There’s not a lot of debate about the handling of the 185R14 stock tires either, they …

Kabar Tactical Spork Everyone should be familiar with the spork as an eating utensil.  The spork was patented in 1874 by Samuel W. Francis.  Kabar has taken the spork one step further and added a knife that hides away in the handle.  Now you can eat anything from soup or steak …

What Happens to the Vanagon? Of course it catches fire but did they both get up and walk away while the flames were roiling?  The crash alone was horrific and how the guy walked away is astounding.

I’ve Never Seen This Hatch Glass Before The rear glass hatch of this van has been replaced with a plastic type window.  The plastic replacement isn’t flush in the hole.  The window is set back about an inch or more outward.  At first glance it isn’t very noticeable.  Once you …

As Volkswagen owners we probably are more apt to know about the loose WalMart restrictions on using their parking lot for overnights.  This documentary covers the different types of people that use the parking lot, from the truly homeless to those just traveling and trying to save time and money.

Ever had trouble finding a spot to put your hammock?  Two trees sometimes aren’t as close as they need to be for setting up your hammock.  Now Eagles Nest Outfitters has made a stand that uses your vehicle’s wheels to support your hammock. Simply drive over the supports for the …

Vanajeros is a group of photographers that take a trip to South America in their Vanagon Westfalia.  The four of them drive and photograph and take video of their trip.  Seeing and capturing many scenes that the average tourist would never see.  Of course they hit some hiccups and adventure …