AWFUL START TO VAN LIFE // S01E01

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  • @KombiLife
    @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    ▶NEXT EPISODE: th-cam.com/video/UbTUG-dO7Ac/w-d-xo.html
    Wohoo NEW SERIES!!!! 🥳 This is the begining of a beautiful story, and we can't wait for you to see how it it pans out!
    Thanks for sharing the adventure with us we really appreciate having you along for the ride. 🌎🚐💨
    Expect new Adventure episodes every other Thursday! (Subscirbe 🫵)
    🙌 Kombi Crew members can unlock early viewing of future episodes plus bonus videos from the series: th-cam.com/users/kombilifejoin

    PS - Now you can see why it was a 💩 First Date 😂

    • @zedlicious
      @zedlicious 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well that's a cracking start to the new series - so far so good... We are all falling in love already. 🥰 All the best for lots of success

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@zedlicious ah that's so nice to hear, it's easy to fall in love with Tamara, she is 😍

    • @linzimacdonald1580
      @linzimacdonald1580 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can’t wait! Loving the dynamic already 😊

    • @catzcradle
      @catzcradle 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Woohoooooooo!!! Hey Ben! Welcome back!!! We've missed you 😉

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

    It’s great to see Alaska still frisky, been one of the best vanlife dogs ever.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      She is One. Of. A. Kind.

  • @garymapes6955
    @garymapes6955 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    It's crazy to realize that I've watched the channel for so long. I didn't even know it's been so long till I seen the recap in the beginning. I've missed the kombi content.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad to be able to share it once again

    • @NoOverhead
      @NoOverhead 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same! 🤣🤣

  • @MarcusTDM
    @MarcusTDM 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    A tip I learnt from Ray Mears! Tie the sand ladders to the back of the van. Then when you get moving you drag the sand ladders behind you and don’t need to stop until you’re on firm ground!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Oh nice one n

  • @senorcaracortada
    @senorcaracortada 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    She is amazing Ben! I have faith she will stay for another 50 years with you. No puns intended.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hope so 😍

    • @stephentaylor8439
      @stephentaylor8439 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I agree .... she's a keeper!

    • @BarbaraM24h
      @BarbaraM24h 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed 👍

  • @oldgadfly8398
    @oldgadfly8398 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    That torque biasing differential came in handy after all. @14:00

  • @wanderlustadventureuk
    @wanderlustadventureuk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Hey Ben, you go through girl friends! Please don't take that as a dig as I love your videos because you come across as such a great down to earth guy - you will find the right girl one day! Been watching yours videos since the South America to Alaska series, super brave/bonkers doing the trips you do in a Kombi - I felt for you when you were dropping the engine in and out on what seemed like a weekly basis. You are a true explorer, keep doing what you do, you are an inspiration to anyone that dreams for travel.
    Ben from Pembrokeshire

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers mate, let's hope this is the last one eh

    • @C0braChicken2
      @C0braChicken2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think he's replaced/rebuilt the engine more times than girl friends LOL. Glad to see you back on the road.

  • @mauscuba
    @mauscuba 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I'm happy for you, Ben!! You keep trying, you keep going. That is commendable! Tamara's energy is Off. The. Charts. - Awesome!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much!!

  • @captaindave47
    @captaindave47 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Tamara is lovely I hope you both have a fantastic time together.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope so too!

    • @catzcradle
      @catzcradle 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@KombiLifeI think she's got what it takes 👍🏻

  • @goodvolks2know372
    @goodvolks2know372 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Just found you two - very cute first video to watch. Thanks for sharing the highs and the lows. We just started life on the road and are feeling the highs and the lows too, questions all our lifes decisions - haha, but no ready to throw in the towel.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      it's definitely easier in Summer - head south!

  • @Misskiff
    @Misskiff 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    wahoooooooo! I am so excited for you both! let's go! - I can relate I am a single van lifer & Businesswoman & creator seeking her forever person to go on many adventures around the world! haha Tamara seems to be fitting in like a glove with you and Alaska, Boomerang wahoooooooo sooooo awesome!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome! Thank you! Love this energy!!!

  • @benshore7357
    @benshore7357 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good times 🎉 the steering column it self has a positive charge. When you press the horn it grounds out with the wire that goes down to the gear box. The column needs to be fully insulated so it doesn’t ground out. Different seals here and there or some electrical tape to insulate.

  • @lyndon5478
    @lyndon5478 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope she’s around for a long long time I’m liking her energy to things

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to hear it. We both feel the same way

  • @ralphjacobs4562
    @ralphjacobs4562 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    i think, she´s the One-out-of-a-million. I wish both of you all the best.👍

  • @goslotype123
    @goslotype123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Right on Ben. Love your content. Happy you're back!!!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thanks mate, see you tomorrow for an adventure

  • @jodymooney255
    @jodymooney255 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    So great to see you Ben and your new friend! She seems like a trooper!❤

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just hope Tamara can keep up that lively spirit. We all know how vintage vans can be...

  • @philatv
    @philatv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ok i love her already. i’m ready for a new season of adventures

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      let's go!!!!

  • @teddyr7901
    @teddyr7901 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think you got the right mate this time around. She has a good attitude

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @teddyr7901 couldn’t agree more

  • @NonalignedVideos
    @NonalignedVideos 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Switching from a Kombi would be an interesting pivot for a channel named "Kombi Life". People get so sentimental about their vehicles, but they're just machines. Tools. Chosing a Kombi as a platform for full-time, world-wide adventuring is akin to deciding to dedicate your life to building houses and choosing a tack hammer (instead of any sort of normal carpentry hammer) for driving all of the nails.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha, that sounds like an interesting channel idea. 😅

  • @MadroneHumanRights
    @MadroneHumanRights 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tamara is great, she is playful, extrovert, which I think is essential for being a you tuber travel vlogger. Plus looks like she knows her way around a tool box. As a woman myself who fixes most things, I support women getting their tools on and wearing a bright red lipstick to match :) My kind of woman. Plus I like how she has more input and voice into the videos. The last two lovers, seemed so sweet but always more in the back ground.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes yes YES! 💪💪 (from Tamara)

    • @MadroneHumanRights
      @MadroneHumanRights 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KombiLife rock it

  • @markwilson4710
    @markwilson4710 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad to see you back on the road, Ben. I think Tamara is great, and you really seem to click. Cheers

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Mark 🙃

  • @earthkeyper
    @earthkeyper 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Got a chill hearing " And that's a story for next time". Best of luck!

  • @Yotrek
    @Yotrek 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    18:27 a Serbian that doesn’t need any slivovitz to have fun. A keeper.
    Your trip has me thinking of the possibilities. Whenever I am lucky enough to road trip through France, I’m definitely spending a few weeks at Plum Village Monastery.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Tamara here - yuuuup, and dancing on tables....haha. Life is all about having fun, right?! But hey, a good rakija is also 👌

  • @Theblushingpearl
    @Theblushingpearl 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tamara, it's Sally!
    First time watching this channel and I'm so heartwarmed to see how happy you are. Ben's alright, isn't he -approve ehe!
    Sending so much love to you and I miss you lots.
    I plan on being back in the UK Aug 2025 and would love to see you and meet the fam!
    Big love from BC

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sal! I’ve messaged you privately 💕

  • @rbe3908
    @rbe3908 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Latitude determines Attitude.. welcome Tamara, I see some good chemistry..

  • @Alex-fy7sc
    @Alex-fy7sc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Exciting to see a new series. Tamara seems great and eastern europeans are always fun. As one myself i guarantee a good time. I really hope it works.
    Love to see Alaska. No offence Ben but she's the main reason i come back again and again :) (kidding)
    About the van. I said this again and again and you thought about it for sure but i'll say it till the end of times. I started watching Kombilife on your journey to Alaska. It was awesome. I think you are a couple of years older than me and you were an inspiration. Journey was incredible but hard ... just like life. Through all the difficulties you pushed through and that was what inspired everybody and why many sticked around through thick and thin. The age, the van, the fun, the difficulties everything was intertwined.
    Years passed and things have to change to evolve. How many times that van broke or it's slow or whatever. After all these years i really hate it. I understand you want to travel cheap and show and inspire everyone that it's possible but you have a custom made engine in there and you have expensive kit so a little bit of the original idea is gone but it's normal and that's life. The channel is called KombiLife but we are not here for the van, we are here for you and alaska and i really think a reliable van could help you concentrate and getting the channel to the next level it deserves. More comfort for your companions, reliability so the channel is focused on adventures and not the hardship of owning a 74 van. I mean it will be fun when the van breaks once a couple of month and brings a little drama but again and again and again ... i'm really fed up to see this and from the previews i see this will be the thing again. I am 101% sure you know what adventure is and you are a very capable and creative person but fixing a van for the nth time is not adventure and this channels main focus shouldn't be fixing a van. at least not anymore. I know i said it already but i really hate to see that van and i still love copito.
    Sorry for the rant and hope you don't mind. This is just my two cents and probably i'm wrong. i had a bigger speach but i trimmed it for youtube :).
    Excited to see what happens! Safe travels!!!

  • @roykale9141
    @roykale9141 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The intro was really well made! I cant wait what's in store.

  • @thegreenmachine.77
    @thegreenmachine.77 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can’t wait to have a high top in my van like Boomerang! Hope to see you in the US some day!

  • @mandibaker7082
    @mandibaker7082 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Onwards and upwards can’t wait to see all ya new adventures

  • @russgillbanks436
    @russgillbanks436 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Perfect match you two!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, we think so too!

  • @TheAntcubing
    @TheAntcubing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Why is this the final Kombi life? I don't know what I'd do without your videos!

  • @DotsOnYTLive
    @DotsOnYTLive 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lets goooo! It feels like ive been waiting YEARS for this!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Come on!!

  • @orcaflotta7867
    @orcaflotta7867 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking forward to this season. It's about time you got on the road again.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can't wait to keep releasing new episodes with you

    • @orcaflotta7867
      @orcaflotta7867 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KombiLife Yes, please. :)

  • @uptone12111
    @uptone12111 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are a true adventure Warrior

  • @andrewbilyeu2090
    @andrewbilyeu2090 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A new series!!!!

  • @jman_123
    @jman_123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can’t wait Ben!

  • @icascone
    @icascone 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Look forward to the episode! :)

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can’t wait to share it with you. Almost launch day!

  • @vonderdornburg
    @vonderdornburg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad you're back Ben!

  • @connor2189
    @connor2189 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Can’t wait to watch the new series

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you enjoyed watching it yesterday! 😀

  • @orenkipnis7058
    @orenkipnis7058 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW, What a start. Turning the adventure positive as it goes.

  • @ritabroils6190
    @ritabroils6190 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looking forward for the new series. From Cincinnati, Ohio USA

  • @johnrobertharland3975
    @johnrobertharland3975 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Ben, been watching your videos for years and glad the wait for this season is finally over. Great first episode looking forward to the rest. Lots of comments on here about relationships. I’m sure they are all with the first person they met. It’s the story and authenticity of real life that keeps people coming back. Whatever happens is none of anyone’s concern we should all be thankful to you for letting us share in your life. Keep on living life’s adventures. Peace out ❤

  • @LasGordasViajeras
    @LasGordasViajeras 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Esta chica si que es genial, va a ser un gran viaje !!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @barrystone5794
    @barrystone5794 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see you back really missed good content and real live events

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More to come!

  • @earthkeyper
    @earthkeyper 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looking forward to it! Makes me think back to Peru. Safe journeys

  • @liv-oi6vg
    @liv-oi6vg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    season 1!! very ambitious, can't wait to see the rest of your new set of adventures. may it be just as magical as the beginnings of your last

  • @bevvogler4894
    @bevvogler4894 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Ben and Tamara. Good to see you back on TH-cam Ben. Have you tried using WAZE instead of Google maps? It hasn't let us down yet (in our T25). Looking forward to seeing the rest of your new adventure 😊. Will and Bev.

  • @SV_Aroo
    @SV_Aroo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey Ben. Good luck with the new series!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      cheers mate

  • @BarbaraM24h
    @BarbaraM24h 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like her! You guys sharing a meal and all giggles, so cute. I say it’s kismet Kombi man ❤

  • @simontomkinson533
    @simontomkinson533 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    On the road again!!!!! at last ! and this one seems like its gonna be an epic trip, dont take any easy routes, keep it edgie and exciting. you will make. Dobra mate !

  • @oceanafamilia
    @oceanafamilia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    looking forward to another episode again and just like real life we go threw different episodes like you do. I think its very brave of you sharing this with us Whising you wonderfull happy travels together with lots of love❤

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you ☺️

  • @NathanielMiller94
    @NathanielMiller94 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm glad you're back Ben, I've missed the traveling vicariously through you! I fell too far behind in the last series to ever make up ground, so I'm excited for fresh(ish) start and seeing where your journey takes you. I found your channel when one of your videos made it on the trending page, and I've subscribed since then! Life has taken some crazy turns- i moved out of my parents house, COVID happened, I got engaged, i went back to college and now I'm married. You're always going to be one of my favorite creators no matter what you choose to do, I'm ride or die with you pal!
    Give my love to Alaska!

  • @04charl08
    @04charl08 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yippee 🥳 Welcome Back!!! 🎉

  • @matta5534
    @matta5534 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes! So excited for this new series!! Good luck... I'll be here for the ride!!✌️

  • @benshore7357
    @benshore7357 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good times 🎉 yes need to kick out some videos. My name is also Ben and I have a 1969 vw camper so I can relate. I have put 10,000 mi on it in the last year in California. 1600 single port

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      nice work, keep up the road tripping!

  • @jodymooney255
    @jodymooney255 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can’t wait for the new series Ben!❤

  • @lucilamadden5235
    @lucilamadden5235 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great start !

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. And more to come 🤩

  • @jonny8597
    @jonny8597 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    excited for this series!

  • @humaidal-mamari9771
    @humaidal-mamari9771 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Al the best in your new adventure

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers pal

  • @MikesAutoDetailing
    @MikesAutoDetailing 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great episode

  • @omcguigan
    @omcguigan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This one is a keeper Ben. Seriously good vibes off Tamara mate.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Couldn’t agree more ☺️

  • @Who.is.Clinton
    @Who.is.Clinton 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are back! FINALLY, remember we are your base, we made you famous!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We’re not famous, we are normal people.

  • @aaronr.9644
    @aaronr.9644 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5:45 I am amazed by how well behaved Alaska behaves right next to that tasty food :) Maybe you should visit Guca with Tamara :)

  • @bumblebee9649
    @bumblebee9649 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    yay can't wait! good luck

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thanks very much

  • @worstchannelever5232
    @worstchannelever5232 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good news your back on the road, might see you in other countries that few dare to go Azerbaijan for example

  • @zedlicious
    @zedlicious 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Good luck this time! I reckon it’s the Kombi, it can’t have been you 😜

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I hope so too!!

    • @fabianschray
      @fabianschray 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Might be the lifestyle that isn’t for everyone, made similar experiences

  • @kombianalogica
    @kombianalogica 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful landscapes on a beautiful adventure!

  • @carloschavez6785
    @carloschavez6785 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Momentos de Vida!!!!! Bravo!!! Desde Baja Mexico 🇲🇽!!! Saludos

  • @fanbulma8879
    @fanbulma8879 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thx ❤

  • @alisamehmal7234
    @alisamehmal7234 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So happy for this next series. 🇨🇦❤️

  • @defttumgames8912
    @defttumgames8912 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ben i really hope, shes the one for you.
    you deserve a partner in live for more than a few years
    God bless you guys

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks ☺️

  • @wytties3399
    @wytties3399 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great video🎉 she seems great😉

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think so too!

  • @cronosh2o
    @cronosh2o 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad to finally meet Tamara!
    Muchos éxitos amigos! 🎉

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Gracias. 😊

  • @e-curb
    @e-curb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    10W-40 is summer oil, Ben! Better is 5W-30, or 0W-30 if you can find it.

    • @veganpotterthevegan
      @veganpotterthevegan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They're not in any temperature extremes where it'll really matter. Also, modern oil is very different than the crap available when the van was manufactured

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Engine builders said 10-30 would be better for winter conditions but we weren’t supposed to in be stopping in winter conditions 😊

    • @e-curb
      @e-curb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@KombiLife You need to take that advice with a big grain of salt. They don't get winter in California where the engine builders are, so what would they know about running an engine when there's ice on the ground? 10W-30 is ok, 5W-30 is better.

  • @psmithrpm
    @psmithrpm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job guys, you've got me hooked! :-)

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad to hear you enjoyed it and looking forward to sharing more adventures

  • @Okkebeltman
    @Okkebeltman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After 3 years solo on the road my partner (we started long distance) has now joined me on the road. They are not as much into vanlife as I am, but want to be close to me and do like seeing europe. We have now also been joined by our own VanDog and the 3 of us have planned to be on the road for a while longer.
    One of the things that has worked for us is planning at least a bit into the future. Im hoping to do this for a further 3-10 years, depending on lots of factors (work, relationship, health, family). They have committed to joining me for at least 2 years, and after that we might switch to something where we alternate a bit. They will stay at one spot for 3/4 of the year, ill be on the road for 3/4 on the year. 1/4 of the year they will be with me in the camper, and 1/4 of the year ill be at the homefront with them.
    We'll see how that goes

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So important to compromise and sounds like you guys are really trying to do that. Hope it all works out for you and of course - Happy Travels.

  • @nikov7270
    @nikov7270 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    KOMBI LIFE IS BACK! 🥳

  • @nomorehate9176
    @nomorehate9176 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome back! Best of luck!!!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Feels so good to come out from behind the scenes and share this special adventure 🥰

  • @rodriguesfa271
    @rodriguesfa271 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome back !!! :)

  • @conchscooter
    @conchscooter 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I’ve been married thirty years and she pushes us in our van, a modern Promaster, to keep crossing borders, Ecuador next. It’s possible to find a life partner but boy, a VW doesn’t help in my opinion. Good luck. She seems tough so I think you’ll be fine.

    • @cristibaluta
      @cristibaluta 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was fun in the beginning, but this vw breaks every week for the past 10y

  • @markcoombs9260
    @markcoombs9260 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good luck guys it’s going to be amazing 😊

  • @am6589
    @am6589 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sweet!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks!

  • @seamusobrien2675
    @seamusobrien2675 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I relive my youth on this channel through your disastrous dating life, plus I had a green combi camper, good luck this time. cheers

  • @JesusFriedChrist
    @JesusFriedChrist 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The coldest I’ve slept in a vehicle is -20° and that was one of the warmest winters we’ve had in Alberta. Normally it gets down to the -30s. This last winter it got down to -36° with a -47° windchill, for reference.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope you had the heater on at those temps

  • @chilidog73
    @chilidog73 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alaska won the lottery! And time will tell, but I think you may have met your match Ben!

  • @warbirdwf
    @warbirdwf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jeez, relationships are difficult in most normal situations. Spending 24 hours a day with a significant other in a small camper van would test anyone's patience and resolve. My Dad use to joke that he enjoyed going to work just to get away from Mom each day. I'm sure Mom felt the same way. I ran into an old co-worker who retired at 65. I ran into him at a Home Depot where he worked. I said I thought you retired? He looked around then came in closer and said "I really love my wife but.. I just can't spend 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with her. Thus, he got the job to give each other a break. lol.
    I hope you both have a great adventure and come out the other side still together!

  • @lou-dicrous
    @lou-dicrous 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome back. Can you tell me if there is a vlog where you show your air compressor please.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Lou, Thanks it's good to be back.
      We discuss the overlanding mods including the compressor in this video: th-cam.com/video/IwQw_YOHCAU/w-d-xo.html
      This is the compressor we have. It's a proper overlanding one, so built to last.
      amzn.to/3wNICYI
      Best of luck with your rig and happy travels

  • @icascone
    @icascone 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Missed your videos!! :)

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      More to come!

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, what an adventure!

  • @CS-sk4gl
    @CS-sk4gl 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    goood deal

  • @ctormin
    @ctormin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I think that letting go of the Kombi's contraints will do wonders for your adventures and love life, lol. Of course the Kombi is a big part of your identity, but we're here for the stories, not the car. After 30, our bodies demand some comforts my friend. Maybe getting a more spacious and modern vehicle will relieve a lot of the tensions, and allow you to enjoy your adventures much more freely. You guys experience so much stress and discomfort with this car... over time it just piles up and wear you down mentally, Just saying! I'd totally subscribe to a "Sprinter Life" channel :)

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hmm, maybe this is something we need to consider talking about. Future topic for discussion? 🤔

    • @ctormin
      @ctormin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@KombiLife just sayin'! The vehicle is not the main character of your channel for sure! We're here for your great storytelling :)

  • @vwcamperinteriors
    @vwcamperinteriors 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this a basic 1.6 aircooled engine or has it been modified

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      oh it's not your typical VW engine - th-cam.com/video/onkxegc7Yk4/w-d-xo.html

  • @carlnewman24
    @carlnewman24 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can I ask where you got your pressed sand ladders?

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      From campervanculture.com

  • @elliot330
    @elliot330 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I use what three words for navigating to these unique locations. Combined with google maps, its perfect.

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good words of advice there

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    She seems a great girl ! Madrasah box of frogs, as they say !

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you think so too

  • @ChristelloNervio
    @ChristelloNervio 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome vid Ben!!!! Do you still have the same Engine from California? Un abrazo desde Peru!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes I do!

  • @ahmadzaini7011
    @ahmadzaini7011 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    is ALaska doin' good ? 😆👍

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      She is still going strong!! 🙌

  • @nelsoncaliz6297
    @nelsoncaliz6297 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like your russian acent 😅🎉

  • @ixfxi
    @ixfxi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    the first adventure was lightning in a bottle. the new adventures are fun, but just not the same. the poorly overhauled engines while living at the mechanic shops along the way were as real as they get, learning how to work on mechanical bits.... these are the real lessons. glad to see you are still at it though!

    • @craigstafford1337
      @craigstafford1337 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Diesel heater!

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hopefully I have learnt a thing or two since the mechanic shop living days. Does that mean Boomerang will still co-operate? Who knows 🤷😅

  • @bevanpope7924
    @bevanpope7924 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had the same horn or hooter problem with my 72 beetle… can be quite embarrassing… or fun? 🤷🏼‍♂️😬🤪

    • @KombiLife
      @KombiLife  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's the spirit! 😝