Here’s How the Volkswagen Vans Impacts Lives
The 90s were a time to be alive, gifting us the Volkswagen Transporter T4, which debuted in the US as the Eurovan. Three decades ago, the Eurovan became the first camper van to offer a front-engine model with pop-up elements, so unique enthusiasts still treasure the microbus. Volkswagen lovers recognize the vehicle as one of the most versatile vehicles from the German automaker.
The Eurovan is not VW’s first recreational bus, especially not for America, yet the vehicle has warranted critical cult acclaim. The iconic van flawlessly encapsulates America’s appreciation for the picturesque odyssey and conservation of a cultural tradition that trails back to the 1950s with the German automaker’s US release of Van Life.
Currently, the discontinued Volkswagen Eurovan, and a handful of the automaker’s bus models, maintain their magic worldwide, all while inspiring a new community of van lifers. Thank the skies for connection opportunities, remote work, and the wave of new social platforms; the 2020s will write a new chapter for van life history and its impact on the young professional.
Van Life’s Impact on the Volkswagen Community
The legend of Volkswagen camper vans affects the world. In addition, the esteemed vans played a crucial role in the earlier phases of the van life era during the 50s. Van dwellers, surfers, and thrill seekers use the VW vans to drive out and relish on weekends with all their essentials in the back of their trunks.
“Anytime you see a Volkswagen bus, it feels like the original van life. It feels like ‘this is where van life came from.”
– Volkswagen Van Lifer, Sami Syed
Syed feels that the mighty existence of community van lifers encourages van life’s cultural relevance. Despite community expansion within the virtual realm, van lifers are passionate about collective growth. Social platforms are an outlet for people who want to connect internationally, especially amidst the pandemic. Those interested in van life can connect with van life influencers through social searches such as ‘van life.’ Nearly 10 billion people have observed #VanLife videos on TikTok since 2018. The virtual collective enlightens viewers and generates knowledgeable suggestions for addressing tough challenges on the open road, notably water sourcing and breakdowns.
“I was in Moab, Utah, when all of a sudden, my van broke down as I was climbing up a hill. I went online to my Vanagon group and just said, ‘hey, I’m broken down. I don’t know what’s going on with my van. Can anyone help?’ And within 30 minutes I had somebody reach out to me and they came and helped me out.”
-Volkswagen Van Lifer, Alex Vala
The Future of Modern Van Life
“Ever since 2020, we personally have seen increased web traffic, requests for van renovations, and sales whose careers are dedicated to fixing up and renovating vans for people to live in—have been booked since 2020 and still have years-long waitlists because so many people want to do van life.”
– Syed
The reawakened interest in a new generation of Van Life isn’t the only gratifying experience within the community. Van Lifers eagerly work to create a more culturally diverse, sustainability-minded community. As #VanLife thrives on TikTok, many van fans seek the lifestyle as a means for travel, demolish the rising cost of enduring, and, most importantly, ease the cancerous effect of a carbon footprint. After all, the lifestyle pushes fans to ingest less water and fewer consumables than surviving and preserving an orthodox home or office.
“Now more than ever, being able to get on the road and connect with community is crucial. No matter what you’re going through, someone out here living this way, living this lifestyle can relate to it.”
– Volkswagen Van Lifer, Dustin Grevemberg
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