His Modified 1985 VW Camper Van Has A Skylight, Shower & Tons Of Clever Mods For Full Time Vanlife

4 роки тому

Ben (@funwagen) found his 1985 Vanagon and had big ideas planned. As some of you know, starting a renovation is a massive undertaking. As you can see, Ben pulled off the renovation with some really clever additions...my favorite is the skylight!
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@yveeriksson6676 4 роки тому

Very beautiful on the outside and practical on the inside. Good job!

@zelda401 2 роки тому

Hi nice designing and use of space. I had a vanagon westfalia 84 I sold it to buy a vanagon Riviera pop-top 84 turbo diesel 4 spd. Happy trails to you safe travelling.

@TheDumbassSoldier 2 роки тому

Its VW T3

@AnthonyTristramMoore 3 роки тому

This van is probably the closest to what I'd like, and it's got so many great solutions I wouldn't have thought about... Love it.

@pompom7x728 4 роки тому

A very decent young man in a very cleverly configured small van indeed 🚌🇫🇷🇨🇭🌺😊

@susanmathis1682 4 роки тому

Best comment 💫✨🌟⭐️💫🌟✨

@allenschmitz9644 3 роки тому

@@susanmathis1682 A Vanogon in 2020 is a rich persons toy.

@axandio 3 роки тому

@@allenschmitz9644 Yes they seem so awesome but for a 30-40 yr old vehicle they are asking 25K. Definitely not for someone struggling to get out of debt like most of us. :D

@colleenkaralee2280 4 роки тому

The huge central skylight that allows you to stand up is an inspiration, thank you.

@shanedennis1136 4 роки тому

I live in a 170 sprinter. I have two 60lb dogs so the room is very nice. But honestly if you're by yourself or with a partner this is alllll you need. I love these Van's. Great build dude

@susanmathis1682 4 роки тому

The sky light sunroof!!! ⭐️✨💫🌟⭐️💫⭐️⭐️✨⭐️🌟💫✨⭐️🌟✨

@johnehrhardt02 2 роки тому

The Safe idea in the front was pretty cool, might try that myself. Set a movable center console ontop of it and you're golden. Nice job

@aishayana4298 9 днів тому

Love your 85. You did a great job, very impressive and I like it a lot. I have a 85 weekender with a big valve 2.1. That I built from scratch. Gives me all the power I need to climb all roads in the mountains of Vermont. I’m 65 and I’ll never give it up.

@jzt999 4 роки тому

So great, I watched 3 times already. The bungee cord and netting are beautifully done, and so practical. And it looks like a boutique hotel room when the bed is made up. WOW!

@BenjaminQuesnel 4 роки тому

Glad you liked it 😊

@margiepeary8003 4 роки тому

Brilliant use of space! Wishing you and Jozette many happy years on the road:)

@allenschmitz9644 3 роки тому

A life of break downs on all the sides of every road,

@carolhewett3756 3 роки тому

This is a wonderful buildout. It must have taken alot of courage to cut that huge hole into the roof.

@raraavis7782 4 роки тому

Neat. I really enjoy seeing these smaller, more utilitarian builds. Like the idea of a large stainless steel water tank!

@susanmathis1682 4 роки тому

Agree!

@sinfullyblondie 4 роки тому

Me to

@SuzyYen82 Рік тому

Such a cozy and beautiful van. It's very homey and I could see myself living in it. 😊

@dinnaesparza130 Рік тому

Wow!!! una de las mejores conversiones de Van que he visto!!! me encantóooo!! el techo es hermoso, ¡¡como para cocinar viendo las estrellas!!, el problema sería cuando hay mucho sol o está lloviendo pues tendrías que cocinar agachado, pero bieeeeen, la verdad es que está super lindo, muy funcional, muy buen diseño y sobre todo muy practico todo, cada espacio está super bien aprovechado!!! Saludos desde Ciudad de México!

@Kayte... 3 роки тому

Very nice build out! Simple and practical. The rug is gorgeous! I have a ukulele hula dancer on my dash too. She's to remind me I'm on vacation and stay happy.

@robincrook5630 4 роки тому

Absolutely stunning! The yellow is awesome, great job.

@soup.p Рік тому

Nice build, I like it! Especially the skylight, pretty cool! 😃

@teresaweber5182 4 роки тому

Very nice! I love those Volkswagon vans. I'm so happy to see this restored even better. Taller

@1952mrpdc 4 роки тому

I am afraid to say that I love this video. Love the VW van. Its absolutely gorgeous. Very practical. Wish I had one. PC. 23. 02. 2020.

@mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb 4 роки тому

Beautiful rig! You can tell he's put a lot of thought into the details. I, too, love the stainless steel water tank. Saw that on another vid and I'm definitely going to go that way with my build.

@michellebyrom6551 3 роки тому

It probably helps to heat the van as a small space. Personally I would hide its glorious shine under a bespoke (selfmade) insulation jacket to conserve energy in cooler places. Nicely done and totally liveable in remote places.

@brendaswann7292 4 роки тому

You did so much justice to Josette. Bless you for embracing her era. Travel well, travel safe, travel far. I love your attitude and your build.

@season.appreciation8102 3 роки тому

This is a lovely van. Holding on to its roots whilst utilising modern conveniences. Unique and beautiful. Thank you for sharing 💕

@JamesMeparishvili 2 роки тому

The best camper van so far ! Very good job 🤙🔥💯

@Nana-by4ls 4 роки тому

Thank you, amazing. It looks like Janelle Eliana's van. It was exciting to see how efficiently this van of mobile home is put together.

@katycosta1364 3 роки тому

Awesome! Growth happens outside of your comfort zone. I wish you safe and fun adventures!

@TrefyJot 3 роки тому

What a wonderful construction in such a small space. I am in awe! Well done, Ben 👍🏼

@dheard1014 3 роки тому

I have never seen that floor pattern! I love it. My next move is to insulate and lay down my floor and I am going to look high and low to find this vinyl!!! It’s a great van so full of character! Thank you for sharing ❣️❣️❣️

@user-px6ji5sl5b 4 роки тому

Cool van - nice set up. Enjoy travelling it for many years. Love the shower.

@thememorytraveler4978 4 роки тому

Outstanding! I love your creativity and functionality of your design.

@littlemisssunshine2931 3 роки тому

Love the colour change. Pure sunshine. Yellow always cheers me up and makes me smile. It's also the colour of car you are least likely to have an accident in so good luck on your travels. Thanks for sharing.

@WolfgangWilbois 4 роки тому

Great conversion and this was a fantastic job! This Bus is really 😎

@angellosmalefakis1321 3 роки тому

This is by far the best of the best VW van conversion. Now I want to have this for sure. It has everything!

@dawnrobarts7749 4 роки тому

Love your build! Seems so very homey, classy, and comfortable!!! Well done sir!

@BenjaminQuesnel 4 роки тому

Thanks 🙏

@peggychapman7835 4 роки тому

Congratulations on your adventures love your design Many blessings to you stay safe

@joylean1225 3 роки тому

Love the van, both external and internal. Very spacious and we'll organised. Love it

@spiritflower6640 4 роки тому

Very cool :) thank you! Happy trails!

@shawnal3027 4 роки тому

I love that he opened up the inside and covered the outside :D

@RavenSpirit917 Рік тому

Love everything that you did with your vanagon it’s cozy and so beautiful inside and out. Love yellow it’s such a happy color. I have a 1985 vanagon beige westfalia the longest trip I took was to kings canyon and back to SD. I didn’t want to return. You gave me a lot of ideas about storage, water tank, your stove etc everything you did is so amazing. Ty for sharing enjoy Canada and living the nomadic lifestyle in your beautiful classic van that you personalized. That open roof and rack too 👍🏻☮️

@rosabivins2558 4 роки тому

Just gorgeous.. thanks for sharing 🤗

@maggycotherman2314 11 місяців тому

Oh, love the yellow. Fabulous!

@feeenchantee3249 4 роки тому

Wow!! Great set up! Love your yellow house!!

@alanabelch672 4 роки тому

Route yourself wherever you feel comfortable and make a home, you can always travel whenever you want but you will find comfort in calling some place home, or then again your van could be home. Enjoyed the video

@flowersmile123 4 роки тому

Happy yellow van, hula girl on the dashboard, this van can be a fun piece to a movie. He did great with the small space. And route yourself where you are inspired and happy - anywhere it may be...live.

@bethnolastname 4 роки тому

Good for you! Keep going! I wish you the best.

@Blue-rf3rc 4 роки тому

I love it. Its simple but so nice n tidy. And its True, the color makes me SmiLe. Good job bro! 😍👍😊

@realalecclarke 4 роки тому

Love the look!

@ediekoller1144 4 роки тому

Great job of renovation.

@stusasser5947 4 роки тому

I had a 73 microbus conversion van in Athens Georgia USA, I loved riding around in it.

@THX-C 3 роки тому

Jozette looks amazing! Nice work, especially that yellow!

@debbiecollins5546 4 роки тому

Love your van. You did a great job! I hope to have one soon!

@clarkclarke 4 роки тому

Beautiful ....just beautiful ...and he is so neat..love that ..

@fancysfolly554 4 роки тому

Beautiful van...it’s very unique and efficient!

@jenniferlavoie2548 4 роки тому

I love the color!!

@trenchcoatbandit 4 роки тому

the 4 dislikes are jealous that they dont have a cute little van like that

@vibecat4899 3 роки тому

No, they’re looking for a SKYLIGHT as in the VIDEO TITLE which this van DOES NOT HAVE. #clickbait

@sydneysammons7227 3 роки тому

utube user What are you talking about?? There’s a huge skylight.

@CheapWannabe 3 роки тому

@@sydneysammons7227 He might've meant that it's not mentioned. And he's right, I'm working on 2 vanagons right now and looking at roof options and found this. Watched whole video to find not a mention on skylight. I assume it was a pop top or something, and from his IG seems like he rescued a bad shape van. That said I've seen enough nice vans videos. I specifically came to learn about what and how this roof works, and how it doesn't leak etc etc. So as far as I'm concerned it's clickbait and wasting time.

@madhumitaraut 2 роки тому

😂😆

@TheDumbassSoldier 2 роки тому

Its VW T3 .....

@ecostudio1044 4 роки тому

Cool guy and wonderful van that is "just enough". Great ending to my day :)

@ganzw-erde-n4784 11 місяців тому

Wow the bed construction ist VERY nice! Love to know how it works and to build it.😃👍👍

@stevestadel9400 4 роки тому

Nice van! Thank you for sharing.

@kathypersall5439 4 роки тому

Beautiful Van, love it!!!

@Limitless9nyneEnt 4 роки тому

Very creative space, this is really unique

@mamakalami 3 роки тому

Love, love, he thought of everything

@kevindrane2919 Рік тому

I love this. Thanks for sharing.

@vwaudiwelder Місяць тому

GORGEOUS MACHINE!!! If only I had the talent, skill or courage to film, create and edit such videos FOR ALL OF MY FLEET. I will likely get started on my 1985 EEYORE this June being propelled by either a 12v VR6T or a snarling 280 hp 3.6 TSI VR6.

@user-iw4oy7yk1j Місяць тому

That's an awesome VW camper van man I love that man you need an awesome job😊😊😊

@CharlieBrown-pb9xn 4 роки тому

Was the coolest ride in town in one with my parents 34 years ago. Ours was blue. This guys is much better. Our 84gti wasnt bsing.

@jeanne_margaret 4 роки тому

Absolutely fabulous 💛

@elmokoschannel3509 3 роки тому

the campervan design is simple, quite practical and functional. from a small van can be seen maximally in utilizing panels as needed. doesn't look glamorous, but it does look epic. so i like this and so inspired 👍

@MariaGomes-rh3qk 2 роки тому

Beaucoup de bonnes idée et beaucoup Beaucoup beaucoup de travail cela donne un résultat magnifique , j'adore Josette , félicitations c'est très joli , pratique ,simple et chaleureux.

@marjiecleveland 4 роки тому

Beautiful!

@jodyalison 4 роки тому

These are so cool to me!

@josejr.canillas7704 3 роки тому

Nice video, nice modified 1985 vw full time vanlife. I love it. I enjoy watching.

@itsmecandi9951 4 роки тому

This is so awesome! I have been watching a lot of these videos and yours is one of the best by far! Love it!

@BenjaminQuesnel 4 роки тому

💛💛

@cathietonkin5577 4 роки тому

Totally awesome!!!!

@innerstream 3 роки тому

You’re a genius! And welcome to Canada! 🇨🇦

@BAOBABS111 4 роки тому

De bonnes idées et great ideas and thanks!

@reneadees1599 3 роки тому

Love the monitor stand table idea

@fatherhoodrussia217 2 роки тому

Great work! I found some intresting ideas! Thank you!

@phone-company 3 роки тому

I realy like that Van. Well done

@Time3to3fly9488 3 роки тому

This is awesome! very inspiring

@mmll7012 5 місяців тому

Extraordinary people do extraordinary things. Your attention to the design and details sure paid off. Love the large roof sunroof. Wondering if this is feasible on the pop-up top version like mine. Also, the safe is a must to have like you say.

@elainediack889 3 роки тому

Clever work, very classy,will done dude

@georgiacorey954 4 роки тому

Really cool build

@Sparose3 Рік тому

Very nice build, good job!👍🏻

@lenadempsey6910 4 роки тому

I like it. Very cool and retro

@rdwn_ridwan 3 роки тому

Into the wild

@debrahayes2572 4 роки тому

Very nice! Inspiring! Safe travels!😊

@1HelloBaby1 4 роки тому

Very nice. Enjoy ✌

@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 4 роки тому

it's so beautiful

@KimSevern 3 роки тому

Awesome. Really enjoyed it.

@anniesimspon201 3 роки тому

Love your van. Great job

@juliebryan2549 4 роки тому

Great job dude

@tsopuaifa 3 роки тому

Clever work man. Well done et bon journé.

@haraldpost 3 роки тому

Nice idea with the monitor stand!

@KirtFitzpatrick 3 роки тому

Awesome build. Your nifty laptop stand gave me an idea that solves a separate design problem I've been stumped on for years. And I'm definitely going to pick up some of those Mr. Zog's air fresheners. Thanks for the tour!

@KirtFitzpatrick 3 роки тому

Which Mr. Zogs scent is your favorite?

@jiujitsuboxer 3 роки тому

This van is awesome

@glyndamillnerphillips539 4 роки тому

Wow he was less than 40 min from where I live. We are close to Auburn CA. Nice Van

@sinfullyblondie 4 роки тому

I really like it :) Great Home You have made and nice and inviting & Clean :) Great Job.and very nice Young Man

@wphythian 3 роки тому

Very beautiful

@robertmuckle2985 3 роки тому

He's had 4 people on that deck??? YIKES!!😳🤣 Very nice build...one of a kind for sure👍

@lass-inangeles7564 4 роки тому

Incroyable! Elle est tres belle, ta voiture, Ben! Well done! Skylight is very smart. I love the yellow color my favorite. Wishing you bon voyage! Chris - video quality was excellent in every way! Thank you for a great tour and no music while he was talking. The intro music could be improved. Try some classical stuff.

@BenjaminQuesnel 4 роки тому

Thank you!