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

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • 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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Комментарии • 262

  • @yveeriksson6676
    @yveeriksson6676 5 лет назад +82

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

    • @zelda401
      @zelda401 2 года назад

      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
      @AlexsTheCat 2 года назад

      Its VW T3

  • @AnthonyTristramMoore
    @AnthonyTristramMoore 4 года назад +24

    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.

  • @colleenkaralee2280
    @colleenkaralee2280 5 лет назад +24

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

  • @pompom7x728
    @pompom7x728 5 лет назад +63

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

    • @susanmathis1682
      @susanmathis1682 5 лет назад +2

      Best comment 💫✨🌟⭐️💫🌟✨

    • @allenschmitz9644
      @allenschmitz9644 4 года назад +1

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

    • @axandio
      @axandio 3 года назад +1

      @@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
    @shanedennis1136 4 года назад +10

    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
    @susanmathis1682 5 лет назад +23

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

  • @aishayana4298
    @aishayana4298 4 месяца назад

    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.

  • @margiepeary8003
    @margiepeary8003 4 года назад +13

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

    • @allenschmitz9644
      @allenschmitz9644 4 года назад

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

  • @jzt999
    @jzt999 4 года назад +13

    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!

  • @raraavis7782
    @raraavis7782 5 лет назад +24

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

  • @johnehrhardt02
    @johnehrhardt02 3 года назад +2

    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

  • @season.appreciation8102
    @season.appreciation8102 3 года назад +2

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

  • @SuzyYen82
    @SuzyYen82 Год назад +1

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

  • @brendaswann7292
    @brendaswann7292 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @Kayte...
    @Kayte... 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @Take_a_breath208
    @Take_a_breath208 4 года назад +1

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

  • @maggycotherman2314
    @maggycotherman2314 Год назад

    Oh, love the yellow. Fabulous!

  • @soup.p
    @soup.p Год назад +1

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

  • @angellosmalefakis1321
    @angellosmalefakis1321 3 года назад +1

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

  • @dinnaesparza130
    @dinnaesparza130 2 года назад +1

    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!

  • @robincrook5630
    @robincrook5630 5 лет назад +9

    Absolutely stunning! The yellow is awesome, great job.

  • @dheard1014
    @dheard1014 4 года назад +2

    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 ❣️❣️❣️

  • @JamesMeparishvili
    @JamesMeparishvili 2 года назад +1

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

  • @MariaGomes-rh3qk
    @MariaGomes-rh3qk 2 года назад

    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.

  • @dawnrobarts7749
    @dawnrobarts7749 5 лет назад +7

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

  • @wphythian
    @wphythian 3 года назад +1

    Very beautiful

  • @teresaweber5182
    @teresaweber5182 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb
    @mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb 5 лет назад +27

    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
      @michellebyrom6551 3 года назад +1

      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.

  • @THX-C
    @THX-C 3 года назад +1

    Jozette looks amazing! Nice work, especially that yellow!

  • @ganzw-erde-n4784
    @ganzw-erde-n4784 Год назад

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

  • @rdwn_ridwan
    @rdwn_ridwan 4 года назад +1

    Into the wild

  • @genevievegill7827
    @genevievegill7827 4 месяца назад

    You have done an awesome job!!!!

  • @realalecclarke
    @realalecclarke 4 года назад +5

    Love the look!

  • @clarkclarke
    @clarkclarke 4 года назад +1

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

  • @feeenchantee3249
    @feeenchantee3249 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @Limitless9nyneEnt
    @Limitless9nyneEnt 4 года назад +1

    Very creative space, this is really unique

  • @kevindrane2919
    @kevindrane2919 2 года назад

    I love this. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Kitpu917
    @Kitpu917 2 года назад

    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 👍🏻☮️

  • @thememorytraveler4978
    @thememorytraveler4978 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @Nana-by4ls
    @Nana-by4ls 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @phone-company
    @phone-company 4 года назад

    I realy like that Van. Well done

  • @peggychapman7835
    @peggychapman7835 4 года назад +2

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

  • @RichardNaslund
    @RichardNaslund 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @Sparose3
    @Sparose3 2 года назад

    Very nice build, good job!👍🏻

  • @mmll7012
    @mmll7012 10 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @mamakalami
    @mamakalami 4 года назад +1

    Love, love, he thought of everything

  • @KirtFitzpatrick
    @KirtFitzpatrick 4 года назад +1

    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!

  • @cathietonkin5577
    @cathietonkin5577 4 года назад +1

    Totally awesome!!!!

  • @vwaudiwelder
    @vwaudiwelder 5 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @alanabelch672
    @alanabelch672 4 года назад +3

    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

  • @CallunaTrip
    @CallunaTrip 3 года назад

    Nice video. Cheers from Poland.

  • @georgiacorey954
    @georgiacorey954 5 лет назад +1

    Really cool build

  • @lenadempsey6910
    @lenadempsey6910 4 года назад +1

    I like it. Very cool and retro

  • @CharlieBrown-pb9xn
    @CharlieBrown-pb9xn 5 лет назад +3

    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.

  • @jodyalison
    @jodyalison 4 года назад +2

    These are so cool to me!

  • @ediekoller1144
    @ediekoller1144 5 лет назад +1

    Great job of renovation.

  • @fatherhoodrussia217
    @fatherhoodrussia217 3 года назад

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

  • @shawnal3027
    @shawnal3027 4 года назад

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

  • @WolfgangWilbois
    @WolfgangWilbois 4 года назад +3

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

  • @lass-inangeles7564
    @lass-inangeles7564 5 лет назад +4

    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.

  • @111-i9e8m
    @111-i9e8m 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @bethnolastname
    @bethnolastname 4 года назад +1

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

  • @010andreja
    @010andreja 3 года назад

    Great van, simple, but very biće, cousy!!, 😊 😊

  • @TrefyJot
    @TrefyJot 4 года назад

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

  • @robertmuckle2985
    @robertmuckle2985 3 года назад

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

  • @josejr.canillas7704
    @josejr.canillas7704 4 года назад +1

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

  • @kittycat4740
    @kittycat4740 4 года назад +3

    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
      @keeledover4218 2 года назад

      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 😆

  • @spiritflower6640
    @spiritflower6640 5 лет назад +2

    Very cool :) thank you! Happy trails!

  • @rosabivins2558
    @rosabivins2558 5 лет назад +1

    Just gorgeous.. thanks for sharing 🤗

  • @trenchcoatbandit
    @trenchcoatbandit 5 лет назад +84

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

    • @vibecat4899
      @vibecat4899 4 года назад +1

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

    • @sydneysammons7227
      @sydneysammons7227 4 года назад +4

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

    • @CheapWannabe
      @CheapWannabe 4 года назад +1

      @@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
      @madhumitaraut 3 года назад

      😂😆

    • @AlexsTheCat
      @AlexsTheCat 2 года назад +2

      Its VW T3 .....

  • @joylean1225
    @joylean1225 4 года назад

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

  • @edinburghtumuran916
    @edinburghtumuran916 3 года назад

    Awesome, We have our VW Camper van too!

  • @fancysfolly554
    @fancysfolly554 4 года назад +1

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

  • @itsmecandi9951
    @itsmecandi9951 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @marcus102361
    @marcus102361 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing......

  • @davidramossalsologoporexse2469
    @davidramossalsologoporexse2469 4 года назад

    I love te color is beautiful 😍

  • @elmokoschannel3509
    @elmokoschannel3509 4 года назад

    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 👍

  • @lucasjohnstone6419
    @lucasjohnstone6419 3 года назад +2

    Various “guests” I’ve had stay the night In my twin bed
    Haha

  • @riomaririoma2167
    @riomaririoma2167 3 года назад

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

  • @TraktorTani
    @TraktorTani 4 года назад

    simple and neat

  • @gopubharathkumarreddy4612
    @gopubharathkumarreddy4612 4 года назад +1

    Your camper home is super

  • @marjiecleveland
    @marjiecleveland 5 лет назад +1

    Beautiful!

  • @vwcamperinteriors
    @vwcamperinteriors 2 года назад

    Very creative 😃

  • @Joker52186
    @Joker52186 4 года назад +1

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

  • @juliebryan2549
    @juliebryan2549 5 лет назад +1

    Great job dude

  • @kathypersall5439
    @kathypersall5439 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful Van, love it!!!

  • @kiptaylor3567
    @kiptaylor3567 4 года назад +25

    "how to survive in the wild"
    "How to do nothing"
    Lmaooo the books summarizing this man XD

  • @brianmcmanus4286
    @brianmcmanus4286 3 года назад

    Sweet. Cheers!

  • @stusasser5947
    @stusasser5947 4 года назад

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

  • @ecostudio1044
    @ecostudio1044 5 лет назад +5

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

  • @jeanne_margaret
    @jeanne_margaret 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely fabulous 💛

  • @Time3to3fly9488
    @Time3to3fly9488 4 года назад +1

    This is awesome! very inspiring

  • @barbaraness1973
    @barbaraness1973 5 лет назад +1

    Very nice!

  • @TheSolidMidgetOfficial
    @TheSolidMidgetOfficial 4 года назад

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

  • @biankabooth9891
    @biankabooth9891 4 года назад

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

  • @Blue-rf3rc
    @Blue-rf3rc 4 года назад +1

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

  • @DriftingHouse
    @DriftingHouse 4 года назад +1

    Ahhh we love Jozette!

  • @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587
    @laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587 4 года назад +1

    it's so beautiful

  • @haraldpost
    @haraldpost 4 года назад

    Nice idea with the monitor stand!

  • @patriciadanko208
    @patriciadanko208 4 года назад

    Nice home