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Jaye Foster

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Retired VW bus traveller now full time air-cooled mechanic

Hi guys, I've been seeing your podcast episodes around and I've listened to the ones you've recorded with Derek Henry, Chris White, and Adam Simpson. All 3 good guys that I know and love personally! I've definitely got a million stories to tell. I built my 77 bus in my garage during COVID with no experience then decided to sell everything I owned to move into that bus. From there I've travelled from Alabama to California, Oregon to Alaska, Arizona down to Mexico, all the way up to Buffalo New York and into Canada. This poor bus has seen a couple hundred thousand miles and I still drive the damn thing! I don't travel full time anymore considering I got pretty good at messing with these old vw's, now I have an air-cooled shop in Chattanooga TN where I reside now. I just recorded a YouTube episode with a guy who drove down from Cincinnati if you're interested in some of my story! https://youtu.be/mzVhOQ_-urI?si=NyujrSFnSQnFPemG

Thanks for your time!

Jaye Foster - Nomads and The Bus Stop - Ep27
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Aug. 17, 2025

Jaye Foster - Nomads and The Bus Stop - Ep27

In this episode of DubLife Diaries Joe interviews Jaye Foster, a self‑taught VW bus builder and owner of an air‑cooled shop in Chattanooga The Bus Stop, about how a lockdown garage project turned into full‑time nomad life. Jay recounts trading for buses, rebuilding a 1977 “Nugget,” long road trips, close calls, and the vibrant nomadic and VW communities that shaped his journey.The episode covers wrenching tips, running cars on the road, the realities of van life, and Jaye’s advice to keep th...
Guest: Jaye Foster