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

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

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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 жыл бұрын

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

@zelda401 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@AlexsTheCat 2 жыл бұрын

Its VW T3

@AnthonyTristramMoore 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@susanmathis1682 4 жыл бұрын

Best comment 💫✨🌟⭐️💫🌟✨

@allenschmitz9644 4 жыл бұрын

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

@axandio 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@shanedennis1136 4 жыл бұрын

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

@colleenkaralee2280 4 жыл бұрын

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

@aishayana4298 3 ай бұрын

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.

@susanmathis1682 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jzt999 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 😊

@johnehrhardt02 3 жыл бұрын

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

@margiepeary8003 4 жыл бұрын

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

@allenschmitz9644 4 жыл бұрын

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

@raraavis7782 4 жыл бұрын

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

@susanmathis1682 4 жыл бұрын

Agree!

@sinfullyblondie 4 жыл бұрын

Me to

@brendaswann7292 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@dinnaesparza130 2 жыл бұрын

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... 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@SuzyYen82 Жыл бұрын

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

@dheard1014 3 жыл бұрын

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 ❣️❣️❣️

@1952mrpdc 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@angellosmalefakis1321 3 жыл бұрын

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

@mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@littlemisssunshine2931 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Take_a_breath208 4 жыл бұрын

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

@robincrook5630 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning! The yellow is awesome, great job.

@flowersmile123 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@soup.p Жыл бұрын

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

@dawnrobarts7749 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BenjaminQuesnel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@teresaweber5182 4 жыл бұрын

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

@carolhewett3756 4 жыл бұрын

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

@JamesMeparishvili 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MariaGomes-rh3qk 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@CharlieBrown-pb9xn 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Kitpu917 2 жыл бұрын

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 👍🏻☮️

@maggycotherman2314 Жыл бұрын

Oh, love the yellow. Fabulous!

@ganzw-erde-n4784 Жыл бұрын

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

@alanabelch672 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Nana-by4ls 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@stevezytveld6585 4 жыл бұрын

Out-Stand-Ing. I bow. Really. That's... that's the best update and fix of a classic van that I think I've come across so far. Well done. - Cathy, Ottawa/Bytown (yeah, I've run-off with the husbands YT account because I can't be arsed to set-up my own).

@BenjaminQuesnel 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate it, thank you!

@THX-C 3 жыл бұрын

Jozette looks amazing! Nice work, especially that yellow!

@clarkclarke 4 жыл бұрын

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

@vwaudiwelder 4 ай бұрын

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.

@feeenchantee3249 4 жыл бұрын

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

@realalecclarke 4 жыл бұрын

Love the look!

@kittycat4740 4 жыл бұрын

When they panned the deck I was like wow that looks nice and comfy and then I see him sit in what seems to be the most uncomfortable position to sit for a long time 😂😭 lmfao but still I love it all and that skylight! Gorgeous

@keeledover4218 2 жыл бұрын

yes for sure i will be making my bus with more inside room less cabinets and a wrap around seating make the whole inside a bed 😆

@KirtFitzpatrick 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Which Mr. Zogs scent is your favorite?

@lass-inangeles7564 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@peggychapman7835 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mmll7012 9 ай бұрын

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.

@Limitless9nyneEnt 4 жыл бұрын

Very creative space, this is really unique

@thememorytraveler4978 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mamakalami 4 жыл бұрын

Love, love, he thought of everything

@robertmuckle2985 3 жыл бұрын

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

@elmokoschannel3509 3 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@genevievegill7827 3 ай бұрын

You have done an awesome job!!!!

@lenadempsey6910 4 жыл бұрын

I like it. Very cool and retro

@jodyalison 4 жыл бұрын

These are so cool to me!

@itsmecandi9951 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

💛💛

@WolfgangWilbois 4 жыл бұрын

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

@user-iw4oy7yk1j 4 ай бұрын

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

@josejr.canillas7704 4 жыл бұрын

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

@user-px6ji5sl5b 4 жыл бұрын

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

@bethnolastname 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jenniferlavoie2548 4 жыл бұрын

I love the color!!

@cathietonkin5577 4 жыл бұрын

Totally awesome!!!!

@TheSolidMidgetOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

My mate just recently got a Kombi. Just 2 days ago he installed wooden floorboards. And in August it'll be road-ready.

@ediekoller1144 4 жыл бұрын

Great job of renovation.

@phone-company 4 жыл бұрын

I realy like that Van. Well done

@spiritflower6640 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool :) thank you! Happy trails!

@riomaririoma2167 3 жыл бұрын

Solar energy, biodiesel, rainwater underfloor tanks, perfect story 🤗

@shawnal3027 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Joker52186 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing van don't listen to them haters it's your van the color is up to you

@joylean1225 4 жыл бұрын

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

@georgiacorey954 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool build

@rosabivins2558 4 жыл бұрын

Just gorgeous.. thanks for sharing 🤗

@rdwn_ridwan 4 жыл бұрын

Into the wild

@fancysfolly554 4 жыл бұрын

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

@wphythian 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful

@stusasser5947 4 жыл бұрын

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

@trenchcoatbandit 4 жыл бұрын

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

@vibecat4899 4 жыл бұрын

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

@sydneysammons7227 4 жыл бұрын

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

@CheapWannabe 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

😂😆

@AlexsTheCat 2 жыл бұрын

Its VW T3 .....

@ecostudio1044 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kevindrane2919 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. Thanks for sharing.

@TrefyJot 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Sparose3 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice build, good job!👍🏻

@glyndamillnerphillips539 4 жыл бұрын

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

@reneadees1599 3 жыл бұрын

Love the monitor stand table idea

@Blue-rf3rc 4 жыл бұрын

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

@1TrumpVoter 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Enjoy ✌

@biankabooth9891 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, mine is an old banger but have put a shower in it.

@edinburghtumuran916 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, We have our VW Camper van too!

@kevinkeller1046 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I hope he's exaggerating that people have a problem with what he's done to it. That paint job is gorgeous, and he even put an original wasserboxer engine in it. Anybody thumbing their nose at that would absolutely cry if they saw what I'm doing to my 99% rust-free syncro - which is exactly why I'm waiting to make/share videos about it :P

@susanmathis1682 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!! Dish washing idea!!!

@marjiecleveland 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@judyjudyjudy9593 4 жыл бұрын

Great design & other changes!!!! Love the "French" accent (& name Jozette) Hugs, Judie

@eyeballll 4 жыл бұрын

If you only knew how stupid you sounded!

@judyjudyjudy9593 4 жыл бұрын

@@eyeballll So it is true what I have heard about the French & their attitude toward the USA people...why do you bother to live here in the USA or show your stuff on our TV? A totally innocent comment & no harm meant & you have this to say to me. If this is a highlighted reply than the guy making the video feels the same way! Why don't you take your French shit then & get out of the US? I can promise you this will be the LAST time I look at anything French & think it is pretty or nice...I have heard about this attitude from the French for a long time, now I know it is true. From now on I will be revolted by anything FRENCH! Why don't you highlight this reply too?

@judyjudyjudy9593 4 жыл бұрын

@@eyeballll I have heard that the French are discussted by the US people so I am wondering why we have to put up with you! This was a totally innocent comment & I meant no harm. I am 76 years old and am unsubscribing this channel...don't bother to tell me "good riddance", I already get it!

@alanbstard4 4 жыл бұрын

@@judyjudyjudy9593 I don't think " eyeball is a Frenchman

@judyjudyjudy9593 4 жыл бұрын

@@alanbstard4 ...you don't? Why do you think that? Not that it matters. What ever, it was an uncalled for thing to say. Like I said, I unsubscribed because apparently "Tiny Home Tours" agreed. But yet the comment from Yve Eriksson got pinned by "Tiny Home Tours". The comment by Yve Eriksson was pretty much the same thing I said. I have always loved the French Accent & had never heard the name Josette before. I just enjoyed the video & wanted to write a comment. No harm meant, just making a comment!