DubLife Diaries The VW Lifestyle Podcast20 Jun

77,000+ Miles. 38 States. One Legendary VW Krust Bus Dave Broenen Ep70

What happens when you take a 1960 Volkswagen panel bus, point it toward the horizon, and refuse to stop?

In Episode 70 of Dub Life Diaries, Joe sits down with Dave Broenen, better known as the pilot of the legendary KRUST BUS, to talk about an incredible journey that has taken him more than 78,000 miles across 38 states in just 23 months.

Dave shares how a lifelong love of Volkswagens, inspired by his family and his first rusty Beetle, eventually led him to purchase and transform a weathered split-window bus into one of the most recognizable adventure vehicles in the VW community. Along the way, he has crossed mountain passes, explored remote backroads, camped across America, and built friendships that prove the Volkswagen community is unlike any other.

In this episode, you'll hear:

✅ The story behind the KRUST BUS and the “Bus Pilot” nickname

✅ How Dave prepared a vintage VW for cross-country travel

✅ The engine combinations and upgrades that survived nearly 80,000 miles

✅ Breakdowns that became unforgettable adventures

✅ Incredible stories of kindness from VW enthusiasts across the country

✅ Essential advice for first-time vintage Volkswagen owners

✅ Why “Drive Your Bus” has become more than just a hashtag

From snow trips on Mount Shasta to award-winning cross-country adventures, Dave's story is a reminder that the best memories often happen when things don't go according to plan.

If you've ever dreamed of hitting the open road in an air-cooled Volkswagen, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Guest: Dave Broenen

🚌 Vehicle: The KRUST BUS (1960 VW Panel Bus)

📍 Journey: 78,000+ Miles | 38 States | 23 Months

🏁 Goal: 100,000 Miles by the end of the year

Listen now and discover why sometimes the breakdowns create the best stories.

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