We Found the Best ID. Buzz Mods in Washington

The Pacific Northwest Buzz-In is back and bigger than ever! We braved the Bellingham rain with Mitch and Mitch to explore a massive gathering of 45 Volkswagen ID. Buzz vans — more than double last year's turnout. 

We dive deep into some incredible MEB platform fabrication work and custom utility setups. You will get a closer look at a Peace Vans kitchen box set-up that conquered seven states and the Wyoming desert, a lowered rig featuring the only custom ID. Buzz frunk, and plenty of unique wraps and interior setups. Plus, stick around for the community awards to see who took home the prize for the highest mileage and best name!

The TTAC Creators Series tells stories and amplifies creators from all corners of the car world, including culture, dealerships, collections, modified builds and more.

A transcript, summarized by AI and edited by a staffer, is below.

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Summary

The transcript covers the second annual Pacific Northwest ID. Buzz gathering in Bellingham, Washington, an event celebrating Volkswagen's all-electric ID. Buzz. Attendance more than doubled from about 20 people the previous year to 45, with owners traveling from throughout Washington and Oregon, California, and Canada. 

A passionate ID. Buzz community

One owner, Mitch, showcases his orange 2025 ID. Buzz, nicknamed Velma, which he purchased in Washington in November 2024. He describes the Buzz as comfortable, quiet and enjoyable to drive, while also connecting it to his lifelong affection for Volkswagen — his childhood dream car was a 1968 Karmann Ghia. 

The event demonstrates how owners are using the Buzz for much more than ordinary transportation. Some use theirs for camping, others for hobbies such as kayaking, while several have transformed their vans into highly personalized vehicles.

Turning the Buzz into a camper

Mitch's Buzz has a Peace Vans camping conversion featuring a refrigerator, sink, water system, propane stove and sleeping platform. He has already traveled through seven U.S. states and one Canadian province, camping in locations ranging from the desert to the Pacific Northwest.

The only serious charging scare came in Wyoming, where the battery dropped to 9% before a charger was found. The experience illustrates one of the realities of long-distance EV travel: the Buzz can go nearly anywhere, but trips require somewhat more charging planning than a conventional vehicle. 

The camper also includes a Sonos speaker and colored lighting, with the lighting set to orange to match the vehicle. The refrigerator runs continuously from the vehicle's 12-volt system without noticeably draining the battery. 

Accessories and creative modifications

A major theme of the gathering is customization. Terra Wagon, which traveled from Oregon, displays accessories including a rear-window screen and wind deflector designed to reduce wind noise when the windows are open. 

Owners have developed different interpretations of the Buzz's utility. Some use it as a camper, some as a hobby vehicle and one owner has converted his into a work van, complete with tool storage and access from both sides. That setup also provides a convenient place to work while staying out of Washington's frequent rain. 

Other owners show off alternative camper configurations, inflatable tents, custom graphics and colorful wraps. The range of modifications reinforces the comparison to classic Volkswagen buses, where owners similarly embraced personalization and recreational use.

The standout custom Buzz

One of the most heavily modified vehicles belongs to Jeremy, whose Buzz features an OEM-inspired speaker system and extensive custom work. Most notably, his is described as the only Buzz at the event with a frunk, along with other detailed modifications.

The gathering also features a variety of unusual colors and designs, including blue, green, yellow, orange, pink and black Buzzes. The variety emphasizes how owners have embraced the vehicle's distinctive shape as a canvas for personalization. 

Awards celebrate the community

The event includes several playful awards recognizing different aspects of Buzz ownership:

• • Best Buzz Name: "Otto von Buzz"
  • Longest Distance Traveled: Hubba Bubba, driven by Donna Meyer
  • Mileage Master: an owner with more than 28,000 miles
  • Marvelous Modifications: Jeremy Chapman
  • Road Trip Ruler: recognizing the longest-distance single excursion
  • Best accessories/camping setup: including handcrafted curtains and camping equipment

The awards reinforce that the event is less a traditional car show than a celebration of the people, trips and creativity surrounding the ID. Buzz. 

Growing enthusiasm

The organizers are already planning a third event because of the strong turnout. They set an ambitious goal of 100 Buzzes next year, more than doubling the 45 vehicles/participants represented at this year's gathering. The Pacific Northwest ID. Buzz Group is open to enthusiasts outside the region as well. 

Bottom line: The transcript is ultimately less about the technical qualities of the ID. Buzz and more about the community it has created. Owners are using the electric van as a camper, work vehicle, hobby hauler and long-distance road-trip machine, while enthusiastically modifying and personalizing their vehicles. The rapid growth of the gathering — from 20 attendees to 45 in just its second year — suggests that the Buzz is developing the same kind of enthusiastic owner culture that has long surrounded classic Volkswagen buses.

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