Minivan Camper Build Tour with an Innovative Bed Solution! (Dodge Grand Caravan)

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video we meet Ben, who has built himself a spacious little minivan camper that fits his needs perfectly. His adventure vehicle of choice is a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. Ben has some great ideas and gadgets here!
DATE FILMED: January 2020
► BEN'S BATHROOM & SHOWER DETAILS
From Ben: "#1 in a bottle, dump where appropriate. For #2 I use a plastic Folgers coffee can. Doggie bags from WalMart fit it perfectly, then the doggie bag goes in the trash. For showers, most nights I take a sponge bath in the van using less than a quart of water. I use castile soap and just dump it out. When I want to wash my hair and get more clean, I'll go out to a private place in a gully or a forest and use 2-3 quarts of water. I'm not full time so I tend to be in non-freezing weather. I want to use magnets to fix a tarp to the rear liftgate on the minivan, which should give enough privacy to shower without having to wander off for privacy, and would make using a heated pot of water easier. I haven't tested this though; Quartzite this year was going to be the trial run. When traveling in Canada I use showers at the community rec centers. They range from free to $2.50. What a great place to go in the summer!"
► BEN'S GEAR
** Reflectix for window coverings: amzn.to/2NbM7kp
** Ikea bed slats (I think these are the right ones): www.ikea.com/us/en/p/luroey-s...
** Bike rack: XPORT Slipstream, which doesn't seem to be made anymore, but you can find pictures and reviews of it online if you Google it
** Backup camera: It was $24 on eBay and is no longer available from the seller.
** Ben's thoughts on his camping lantern: "Faulty Yeti lamp from REI scratch n dent sale, fixed by me, works after fix but REI had a lot of them so the product has a problem, not recommended."
** Single-burner butane stove: "Hmart sells these for under $25, butane is available there at $5 for a 4-can pack. I think WalMart wants $2.75 for just one can so Asian supermarkets are the right place to get butane."
** Perforated vinyl: amzn.to/3pajH85
** Suaoki 150Wh portable power station: amzn.to/36X4sJb
** USB fan: amzn.to/36UDv99
** USB charging base for electric toothbrush: www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-USB...
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► Adventure Know-How: adventureknowhow.com/
► The SUV RVing Website: suvrving.com/
► My online store (SUV camping/vandwelling/overlanding accessories & SUV RVing merch): KamchatkaGear.com
OTHER LINKS
** Gear I use: suvrving.com/gear
** SUV RVing the Book: amzn.to/2SUrtme (Affiliate link)
** The blog: suvrving.com
** The company I use for my web hosting: www.a2hosting.com?aid=5dd04ea50f139 (Affiliate link)
** Instagram: / suvrving
** My other KZfaq channel: / tenkaraaddict
#minivan #camper #vanlife

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@SUVRVing 3 жыл бұрын

What's your favorite part of Ben's build? And be sure to check the video description for info about Ben's gear and also what he uses as far as shower and toilet needs.

@taylortwostore 3 жыл бұрын

The bed! A steel pole down one side and floating at the rear, genius! Has he tried warming his body with a hot water bottle or two? That's what I do in the UK, it's incredibly effective and they retain a level of warmth for at least 5 hours if they are kept under covers with your body heat.

@MelodyJuneInPa 3 жыл бұрын

The suspended steel/wood bed platform was fantastic, and the perforated vinyl on the windows was great too. I wish Ben would do a video on installing the perforated vinyl, since he already showed the bed on this video.

@MySonsMother 3 жыл бұрын

@@MelodyJuneInPa I’ve done that video, but haven’t ever uploaded it.

@somenomad5332 3 жыл бұрын

That bed. So did he put legs on the front

@rhondawaldron 3 жыл бұрын

@@somenomad5332 YES

@brianhoffmann2870 3 жыл бұрын

He got me when he said he was a “Combination of unimaginative and lazy.” I want to have a beer with this guy.

@mieradesigns1015 3 жыл бұрын

Honesty and humility is an attractive combination 🙂

@abuwarith1 3 жыл бұрын

I think we might be related 🤔

@ruthsyversen5963 3 жыл бұрын

Then you sound very imaginative to me, you have done a very good job! I needed the information about the mosquito nets, thank you very much! 💕😊

@Captain_MonsterFart 3 жыл бұрын

That's one of the ways I judge various people I see on KZfaq. Would I want to have a beer with him or her? This guy, for sure!

@theTAILlor 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't have to look pretty. It just has to work

@Esther-ps3vx 3 жыл бұрын

Bed without the legs is the best idea. Thank you for the video.

@DannyB-cs9vx 3 жыл бұрын

If he parked on unlevel ground, he can just adjust his ropes.

@eruiz3116 3 жыл бұрын

@@DannyB-cs9vx dang I didn’t even think of that. What a great advantage.

@dinasyoyos6384 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome with no legs

@loreneknight9755 3 жыл бұрын

I love your interviewing skills. Let them tell their story. Genius. Good stuff.

@LGnLA 3 жыл бұрын

Yassssss, I didn't know how much I missed this... 'ask the question & let them answer/tell their story'!!! So many influencers forget this... 💯

@joycefranklin8981 3 жыл бұрын

I take camping trips in my 2012 Town and Country, ( 180,000 miles). and love it! I especially loved the bed design and use of the seat in the third row. I started out with a cot from Walmart and thought I was high tech! I also love my little Suaoki power station. I am 80 so this could be my last year in my "camper". Thank you for the very interesting tour. Happy camping!

@medogandcatadventure 2 жыл бұрын

@Joyce Franklin, I also have a T&C with the same mileage. It’s a 2006. I had to replace many things over the last 3 yrs, so I will drive it, till it falls apart. I love my minivan. Been on the road since January. ✌️

@meganrichardson6471 3 жыл бұрын

He's like a cross between your favorite uncle and MacGyver. Love it!

@mslinstrot4643 3 жыл бұрын

The floating bed. He could probably do something similar with the front legs too. Ben would be a great KZfaq channel host. Very natural, humble, and friendly.

@roam4fun853 3 жыл бұрын

What a genuine person. I wish I was as content with things/life as Ben.

@lifeisgood7762 3 жыл бұрын

Loved how he said he was basically equal parts unimaginative and lazy... that gave me a little laugh. I can totally relate, even though it’s obviously not so true in his case :)

@batwood 3 жыл бұрын

Ben is my kind of guy fo sure. Chill with Ben.

@greenjeannes 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@karenlewkowitz5858 3 жыл бұрын

Sardines - protein and Omega 3 - good stuff!

@carolinenunez3455 3 жыл бұрын

I really like that he can have a bed *and* a chair! And a foot rest! Very cool.

@silverscreencc 3 жыл бұрын

Ben is anything but unimaginative. Great idea w/ the bed design. Nice van

@michellelemoine8361 3 жыл бұрын

Great van tour video. I loved how he used the seat belt mounts to hang the end of his bed so he doesn’t waste floor space. Very minimal with light weight components and removing his seats is great for gas mileage.

@NYCHFAN 2 жыл бұрын

"Hey, that's what makes it bespoke!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love this! My favorite part of this van is it's not all wood lining and $200 faucets in a cast iron sink. 👍👍

@suziehurliman9371 2 жыл бұрын

Super cool comment!

@heidiq2777 3 жыл бұрын

I love the side chair and stool for putting one's legs up!

@pooddescrewch8718 2 жыл бұрын

I am disabled . For the last 9 years I have been pretty much bed bound excepting doctors visits , etc . I spend every day in my bed room qith an en suite bath room . In doing so I discovered that I only needed about 750 sq feet . I imagine I could easily adjust to living in a large van pretty easily . The spirit is willing .

@nuvoclassic 3 жыл бұрын

Hubby and I JUST bought a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country 4/8/2021 (basically the same as Ben's 2016 Dodge Grand caravan - after our 2007 Dodge grand Caravan 'croaked' once too often). Our T&C has the trim levels he wants - with the adjustable cabin windows! :-) trying to convince hubby to 'boondock' in our 'new' minivan or at least sleep overnight to avoid hotel room $$$...LOVE Ben's sense of humor!

@1sthawkfeathers547 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 67yrs old and bought a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. I'm living in a Stationary camper right now, but after seeing all these ingenious ideas I'm ready to take the plunge !! Freedom awaits ✨ 🙏 ☺

@lamarrharding4776 3 жыл бұрын

If you're getting good mileage, don't let the dealer tell you they have a software update. Don't let them reprogram the engine, transmission computer. It can kill your fuel mileage!

@GiantMeteor2024 3 жыл бұрын

Fuel economy, pfft! Drive it like you stole it! 😀

@monnaprovost7294 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite part is the bed build using steel to eliminate the middle leg & also the suspension at the rear door so it’s easier to get into his storage. Thanks for the tour, Ben. Great video as usual, Tristan. Safe travels. Mo in NJ

@Karenaboutfairness 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to start living in my 2009 grand caravan so I'm so grateful for videos like these to show me its possible. Im so excited and look forward to the road ahead especially when I have videos like this to learn from. I do love his form of laziness because being broke I need to know whats absolutely needed and cheapest

@alexanderweaver4838 3 жыл бұрын

Ben is one cool dude...the type you like meeting at a campsite, share a beer and talk story. I like the bed set up that allows storage underneath.

@brandonroach2097 3 жыл бұрын

So efficient and resourceful, but must have the powered toothbrush 😂👏👏👏

@herniedog4641 3 жыл бұрын

The bed frame is a revolutionary one in my mind. 2x4s are heavy. The ventilation under the bed is a must have for mold but it may be his heat loss problem. Summer camping for sure. Portable solar panels and a jackery type system. Thanks for the great ideas and safe traveling for you both.

@davidmckinley8340 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2010 grand caravan that I camped in in the western u s for a year. Also make yearly winter trip from east coast to az and ca (pre covid). I use a Coleman comfortsmart cot. This allows me to tent camp and sleep on the cot. I use larger storage containers. I cook outside using the containers as tables. They are stackable. Made two risers that level the cot in the van.

@bingsballyhoo711 3 жыл бұрын

That back part is super clever! Also the duct tape on the screens.

@joycetaylor3484 3 жыл бұрын

Realy like your build one of the best I've seen and easy to do, I'm going to do one this spring I'm 68 and tired of tents up and down so my van is going to become my sleeping and camping outfit for me and my granddaughter that's 6 and blind we love camping go about 6 or 8 times a summer

@joannejohnson6393 3 жыл бұрын

Nice idea using the tubular steel to construct the bed. Definitely would save some weight and allow more versatility and accessibility for underbed storage.

@cityslickeroutdoors8306 3 жыл бұрын

Love how he goes on trips without his wife.

@valerief1231 3 жыл бұрын

She probably loves it too 😉

@cindylou2313 3 жыл бұрын

What a pleasant fellow. Thank you for sharing his build.

@toddbartel6300 3 жыл бұрын

I like the screen cover for window

@rhondalyn100 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video interview with Ben...1) He's an engaging, funny guy with interesting information, and, 2) I *always* love your minivan no build videos. Getting ready to take the leap myself. Thanks so much! :-)

@adavell 3 жыл бұрын

Great tour! Simple, minimalist solutions and clear open space inside, really nice! Thank you Tristan for showing us those happy people enjoying freedom and being creative!

@robertwylie5567 3 жыл бұрын

Turns out, sardines are about one of the most health beneficial foods on the planet!

@monnaprovost7294 3 жыл бұрын

Really? Aren’t they salty? I would think it is too much sodium. Maybe they could be soaked to get rid of most of the sodium. Mo in NJ

@robertwylie5567 3 жыл бұрын

@@monnaprovost7294 Sardines are not that salty. The best are the ones packed in water. No oils! You may be thinking of anchovies, now those little suckers are packing some sodium!!!

@mikeq5807 3 жыл бұрын

I live out of my Prius, and eat a lot of sardines.

@karlschreiber9286 3 жыл бұрын

Simple but smart! I did it similar, but I took a bed from the army with woolen covers in the right side and my bike inside near the bed in the left side. No "go pro" and no solar only for the small batteries. Cooking with petrol outside, water for drinking and washing in several small containers. I have no 4wd only a small van but I hope to make soon a little money to "relive" the old french lady for hikes in nature. Have fun! 😉

@ekdaufin1485 3 жыл бұрын

Camper van not a living van and that makes a difference!

@rustykatt3870 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben....get it set up for 2 of you...somehow. 😀 What about a tiny utility trailer? Not sure of the towing capacity of the Dodge....your knowledge can answer this decision. It is important that a husband and wife be together to enjoy things....shared experiences. Your Dodge van is wonderful!

@daviddauza 3 жыл бұрын

I have a similar setup in my 2009 4runner. I used aluminum rather than steel. And the sleeping shelf is above the inner wheel well. No 3rd row, and I removed the seat bottoms of the 2nd row. My sleeping shelf is on the passenger side 60% with that seat back down. I leave the driver side back up; works great for groceries, etc. For mattress, I use a 3" Thermarest; for mattress support, I use plywood. When I am not camping, I remove the mattress to give me a shelf for general use (hauling stuff from Home Depot)

@AshleyOliviaDaCosta 2 жыл бұрын

Saw the Peachtree road race shirt and clicked immediately. Watching sunrise from my condo balcony over peachtree street now and shopping for my caravan camper. Great job, neighbor.

@AshleyOliviaDaCosta 2 жыл бұрын

Ok. Adore this guys vibe. Hope he makes his own channel but I assume he’s too chill. Maybe a TikTok. 😂👍🏼

@manwithoutshadow 2 жыл бұрын

This is similar to an idea I had: Zero build-- find some kind of bed frame for your "platform"...take the legs off the driver's end so it sits on the folded seat, and on the tailgate end the legs are used to keep the bedframe level. Being that its a "bedframe" it should be rigid and light and have ventilation. Presumably also less bulky than a wooden frame.

@secretariatgirl4249 2 жыл бұрын

Bed hanging in the rear is GREAT!!! Lots of bed slats, some covered on Amazon...just found them a few days ago before watching this!

@merrimcarthur7198 3 жыл бұрын

Love that bed!! I wish I could see more details of exactly how it was built. I'm already researching how to do this in my Windstar. Thank you!

@darcynorth1862 3 жыл бұрын

Will you please post if you find a good lead? I’m interested as well!

@emmithenomadpoodle 3 жыл бұрын

@@darcynorth1862 Me three! :)

@charlie-obrien 2 жыл бұрын

Ben's design for his bed is truly inspired "out of the box" thinking. I also loved that he, like I would choose use one of the Caravan's far rear seats. My thinking is that when I get my van set up, I do not want to be sitting on my bed for daytime relaxation, reading or eating. I choose to use as much of what comes with the van as possible and then try to be innovative with the other necessities like bed, water, cooking and power (etc). Kudos to Ben on his great build/non-build! Add him to the list of Nomads I would like to meet when I get out there.

@janewanderlust9668 3 жыл бұрын

That's so smart!! That bed is brilliant👏👏👏👏 I love all the different ways everyone figure it out.

@lastnamefirst1981 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the collapsible electric tea kettle would work for him with the power station he has. That way he can enjoy some coffee!! Awesome build!

@Paulab871 3 жыл бұрын

OMGosh you are adorable. ❤️

@bque9444 2 жыл бұрын

Good simplicity. I like the suspended 2X4 on seat belt supports.

@redstone5149 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy these types of videos. I like the bed design.

@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793 3 жыл бұрын

To build my sleeping platform in my Dodge Caravan, I used two milk crates in front turned on their sides. In back, I placed two milk crates simply upside down in back. On top of the 4 milk crates, I attached two 73 inch long steel L-bars. The floor is deeper in front in most minivans, so two milk crates placed on their sides in front help level out the bed from front to back. On top of L-bars, I placed a sheet of plywood that matches the width of my single mattress. Of course, milk crates also make great floor drawers. I can remove my bed in two minutes when I get home from camping. I don't have stow'n'go so I take out the back seats, but leave the middle seats in the floor.

@annawallace4629 3 жыл бұрын

Awwww your wife can do it....just hop in and go live this awesome journey with your hubby!

@1sthawkfeathers547 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 👍. Cozy and carefree. If mine was here, he would be cheering me on 💫💥🌹

@debbielicona5030 3 жыл бұрын

I love to see how other people get creative. Great idea. It helps me a lot watching these videos 😀

@JennyB957 3 жыл бұрын

My daughter and son an law have the dodge van . The kids say mama loves that van , she goes everywhere in it .

@brittanyolson5235 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome rig! Thanks for sharing your van with us! Love the no legs bed!

@LaidBackPedalPusher 3 жыл бұрын

I loved my old miniram. The running gear lasted even longer than the body. Nice job, Ben! Great use of existing features.

@DavidLari 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh! Why did I have to watch this? Now I feel the need to rebuild my bed like Ben's. LOL.

@freedomdove 3 жыл бұрын

LOL. I'm just glad I watched it before I built mine. I was going to do a slat bed, but with all wood. The metal sides are brilliant.

@arcenciel2968 3 жыл бұрын

@@freedomdove Ikea has READY MADE slats for single and double beds, no need to buy separate slats and secure them with tier-ups. Also, Ikea’s concave slats provide further cushioning and make for a more comfortable bed.

@freedomdove 3 жыл бұрын

@@arcenciel2968 I'm working with a 23" x 70" space so I have to make a custom bed.

@arcenciel2968 3 жыл бұрын

@@freedomdove In that case, if the ready ikea slats don’t fit (although I remember that for the length you can remove/cut away the excess slats as for the width you can manage some trimming on both sides), another idea which is easier and cheaper is to get a marine ply cut to your dimensions, and then, so as to achieve aeration for the mattress and weight reduction, fill it with a pattern of holes made with a hole saw. It’s sturdier, easier, cheaper and possibly of similar weight to the slats. Good luck.

@freedomdove 3 жыл бұрын

@@arcenciel2968 Thanks. I've thought about doing that. I will just cut down the slats to fit my width of bed. I don't really want to do the plywood with holes cut out. It seems better to me to go with the slat system since plywood is so expensive right now. I don't weigh very much so it should be plenty enough support for me.

@kimdavid4406 3 жыл бұрын

"I'm a combination of unimaginative and lazy."🤣🤣🤣

@GiantMeteor2024 3 жыл бұрын

I am not one bit concerned about mpg in my Grand Caravan. I enjoy my Thule top box, and a truck cross box on my hitch carrier. It's all about the fun in the woods and snow 🍻 . Those good times I will reflect upon with a smile on my death bed 😎

@smallfootprint2961 Жыл бұрын

I really love the simplicity of your setup. When I got my used escape, I laid the back seats down, got my sleeping bag washed, and was sure I was going to do what you're doing, but never have. Might be getting too old, but you're inspiring. Keeping things simple is great.

@justmonathefurcrew9009 3 жыл бұрын

He has some ingenious ideas, the bed being just the beginning!

@debmck70 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen those slats on Ikea's website and I love how he created a bed with them. Great idea.

@joetrainor151 2 жыл бұрын

That's a smart van build with hardly any nuts, bolts or screws! Bed design is very clever by eliminating so many legs that get in the way of storage bins. Thank you for shariing!!!!

@tgc4204 2 жыл бұрын

I love it. I wish he shows the details how he built the front legs.

@lisachevrette9110 3 жыл бұрын

You can add window visors to your drivers and passenger doors. This allows you to open the windows an inch and the visors does not allow the rain to come in through the windows.

@lindylund280 3 жыл бұрын

Good basic design. Like how you maximized you're rear storage with the suspended bed support. Haven't seen that before. I'd add a small foldable table.

@spiritofalady6693 3 жыл бұрын

Changed from a 2019 tucson it was just too small even with the seats pulled. To a 2014 dodge caravan. I def miss the suv but I do love the caravan My delema was accessing the sto n go seat Wells with the bed legs Thank you !!!

@lesleywall4186 3 жыл бұрын

Great solution for the bed. I could never understand why people do wooden legs instead of thinner, stronger metal legs. Using metal for the sides of the bed is going to another level.

@1sthawkfeathers547 3 жыл бұрын

I agree 👍

@BS2Dos 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍 The toothbrush-sock-prop was the winning design feature for me. Keeping your toothbrush vertical is a frequently overlooked necessity. Socks are so cool.

@deetrvl4life875 3 жыл бұрын

OMG ! @NeilBarrett, you are so funny! Loved your response! I thought it was sooo Bushcraft! Or maybe brushcraft 😉

@davidgodley521 3 жыл бұрын

Get yourself a small domedic refrigerator like Tristens and a solar panel.

@3generations393 2 жыл бұрын

I love his set up & the purferated vinyl on the windows. Thank you for letting me know that Dodge makes a Grand Caravan that the side windows roll down 👍 My dog thinks this is necessary 🤗. Look forward to meeting you both on the road someday 🙋

@johnshannon 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. The mileage he states (25 City / 30 HWY) is more along the lines of a 4 cyl engine. All I see online for that van is 17 City / 25 HWY, like most 6 cyl engines.

@kenhurley4441 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 06 C/V van (post office) with the 3.3 V6 and I get around 22 Hwy. I'd take his van any day! Nice build.

@conroyjett 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Ram C/V which is essentially the same as the Caravan. I can confirm i have gotten as high as 28 mpg on the highway. My mixed average is around 23 mpg so he's not too far off.

@57msdeb 2 жыл бұрын

Some seats removed makes it lighter.

@obedevert28 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. So sorry for the loss of your van recently. The good thing is that you did not get any serious injuries by yourself. Keep pressing on.

@posteroonie 2 жыл бұрын

Did Ben get in a wreck? Or maybe you're referring to Tristan's Yukon tipping over. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e86go8SLkr3JhIU.html

@thedirector5765 3 жыл бұрын

He's adorable

@sierraseb3311 Жыл бұрын

I love these video tours of different campers that you do. This is what brought me to your channel. I drive a 2012 RAV4 and last year i decided to look into camping inside my car instead of my tent. I've gotten a lot of ideas from you and have bought several items you have. Just completed my second camping trip. On the first, I arrived at my disbursed campsite in a howling wind storm. It was so cool that i was all set up and didn't have to struggle laying down a ground tarp and setting up a tent! I have a 100% No Build setup. But I still have too much gear. Id like to always have my bed free of stuff on top of it. So still fine tuning. That's why I love to see others setups. My favorite part of Ben's setup was the perforated vinyl. I've never seen that before. I have tinted windows so don't need it but still enjoy learning about new products. Thanks again for another informative video. 🥰

@gregflores8959 2 жыл бұрын

A very intelligent and humble soul, a combination that few have, much respect to this gentleman.

@rebelgirl7289 3 жыл бұрын

You answered all my questions, Tristan. Nice tour and thank you and Ben for sharing.

@freedomdove 3 жыл бұрын

The bed frame is my favorite part. I was already going to make a bed platform with those slats. It never dawned on me to use metal for the sides, though. Great idea. I'm thinking that design or something similar would work for my bed. Thanks, Ben.

@norsefalconer 3 жыл бұрын

A great source for cheap, or free, bed frame angle iron is actual metal bed frames. People give away old frames. I usually just need to put the word out via "Craig's List" or similar (we have a local one called "One Man's Junk")

@freedomdove 3 жыл бұрын

@@norsefalconer Great idea, thank you. I was already thinking of using regular angle iron instead of tubular.

@norsefalconer 3 жыл бұрын

@@freedomdove You're welcome. I'dbe willing to bet there's someone in your circke that has one stashed away.

@mikaeremichellepeck1169 3 жыл бұрын

The steel parts could be even lighter by using aluminum

@SeattleFocusBlue 3 жыл бұрын

surprisingly enough cozy space for storage. his wiring is quite simple and easy to fix. love the bed design - sturdy and less feet for more storage. love too the white see thru window coverings.

@lawsonone6015 3 жыл бұрын

Great build! Very approachable for a new van camper with building equipment that’s easy to find. Thank you!

@lark518Photo 3 жыл бұрын

I like the bed build, very different, easy, and lots of usable space under it.

@jeffreywhitaker5154 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, strong work Trist in having the man actually sit in his rig reading his book physcially demonstrating it. Gives an idea of his size in comparison to the inside of his van. What was his height btw? I didnt catch that in the vid.

@melcarter6422 2 жыл бұрын

I loved that he suspended his bed! They make collapsible usb rechargeable tea/water kettles.

@patricialewis-payton7114 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 for sharing your van 🚐 build. Please stay safe.

@TheSunGoethDown 3 жыл бұрын

I really liked Ben’s setup. I have a Town and Country which is very similar. I really like the bike rack and the leg less bed!

@jeannettewilder4983 2 жыл бұрын

I love his bed. Much better than all wood

@lcarter194 3 жыл бұрын

Rather an honest person using what he has to make it work. Very passionate about camping. I do think he needs to do more homework with electric cooking requirements. I smile because my last test of a bed I used a bar across the rear end holding up with ropes. It saves a lot of space for crates and odd items. Keep up the good work!

@fats6582 3 жыл бұрын

Ben, what a great build ! You're a very crafty man !

@harryenright7939 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Some great tips and love the one pot meals w sardines or whatever protein u decide to serve. The metal/wood hybrid framework too. Simplicity and space consciousness is key to van travel. You've worked out both.

@RomeoEdward 3 жыл бұрын

Love that material he put on the windows. Never saw that before. Metal bed frame idea was great too.

@jasonduffield3291 Жыл бұрын

that bed idea is awesome. thanks for sharing

@mariareid4908 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice simple build, Ben is so likeable!

@qianaricci8043 3 жыл бұрын

I drive through quartzsite all the time and always see folks camping out in the middle of nowhere. Its always intrigued me. I stealth camped on the coast of southern california. It was quite the adventure

@brimstone5931 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice guy - great rig as well

@kimsargeant8126 2 жыл бұрын

I like the bed arrangement.

@SuperClare 3 жыл бұрын

Great bed set up! Thank you for sharing...

@Bum_Hip 3 жыл бұрын

Baby that transmission!

@biblestudysongwritingjoyce1981 Жыл бұрын

I love the simplicity of your design. I too have a Dodge Caravan I'm converting into a simple campervan and you have given me some great ideas.

@MissEmmyluv 3 жыл бұрын

What matters most is that it works for you every build and van is different and there are so many ways to get on the road to be nomadic you found one way

@gypsybelle4757 Жыл бұрын

I am so impressed and inspired by Ben’s unique bed design! Saves on weight and increases storage. Win-win! His screen design is great as well. Really glad I clicked on this link. Many happy travels to you, Ben! I hope you and your wife find the perfect solution for longer couple trips as well.

@tinabeane 3 жыл бұрын

That bed setup is amazing, never seen anything like it. Thanks!!

@johnwillard6198 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2003 dodge caravan with only 133000 so I’m starting in 😊 , so far just got a 10” memory foam , cooler and I’ll learn as I go , I love the bicycle idea and that white stick um stuff on outside of windows , heading from Butte MT to Denver at end of month . Happy trails & thanks to both of you.