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

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]

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

[@zelda401]

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]

Its VW T3

[@AnthonyTristramMoore]

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]

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

[@shanedennis1136]

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

[@pompom7x728]

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

[@susanmathis1682]

Best comment 💫✨🌟⭐️💫🌟✨

[@allenschmitz9644]

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

[@axandio]

@@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

[@aishayana4298]

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.

[@johnehrhardt02]

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

[@brendaswann7292]

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.

[@susanmathis1682]

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

[@jzt999]

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]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@margiepeary8003]

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

[@allenschmitz9644]

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

[@angellosmalefakis1321]

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

[@SuzyYen82]

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

[@season.appreciation8102]

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

[@raraavis7782]

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

[@susanmathis1682]

Agree!

[@sinfullyblondie]

Me to

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

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.

[@carolhewett3756]

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

[@Take_a_breath208]

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

[@JamesMeparishvili]

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

[@1952mrpdc]

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.

[@soup.p]

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

[@Kayte...]

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]

Absolutely stunning! The yellow is awesome, great job.

[@dheard1014]

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 ❣️❣️❣️

[@teresaweber5182]

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

[@dinnaesparza130]

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!

[@dawnrobarts7749]

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

[@BenjaminQuesnel]

Thanks 🙏

[@maggycotherman2314]

Oh, love the yellow. Fabulous!

[@THX-C]

Jozette looks amazing! Nice work, especially that yellow!

[@flowersmile123]

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.

[@mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb]

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]

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.

[@robertmuckle2985]

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

[@thememorytraveler4978]

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

[@TrefyJot]

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

[@WolfgangWilbois]

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

[@user-px6ji5sl5b]

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

[@feeenchantee3249]

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

[@realalecclarke]

Love the look!

[@spiritflower6640]

Very cool :) thank you! Happy trails!

[@rdwn_ridwan]

Into the wild

[@shawnal3027]

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

[@Nana-by4ls]

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.

[@clarkclarke]

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

[@itsmecandi9951]

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]

💛💛

[@MariaGomes-rh3qk]

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.

[@peggychapman7835]

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

[@joylean1225]

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

[@Kitpu917]

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 👍🏻☮️

[@alanabelch672]

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

[@ecostudio1044]

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

[@bethnolastname]

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

[@rosabivins2558]

Just gorgeous.. thanks for sharing 🤗

[@lucasjohnstone6419]

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

[@vwaudiwelder]

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.

[@ganzw-erde-n4784]

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

[@kathypersall5439]

Beautiful Van, love it!!!

[@jenniferlavoie2548]

I love the color!!

[@jodyalison]

These are so cool to me!

[@ediekoller1144]

Great job of renovation.

[@Limitless9nyneEnt]

Very creative space, this is really unique

[@Blue-rf3rc]

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

[@mamakalami]

Love, love, he thought of everything

[@debbiecollins5546]

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

[@fancysfolly554]

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

[@genevievegill7827]

You have done an awesome job!!!!

[@kevindrane2919]

I love this. Thanks for sharing.

[@Sparose3]

Very nice build, good job!👍🏻

[@josejr.canillas7704]

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

[@fatherhoodrussia217]

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

[@cathietonkin5577]

Totally awesome!!!!

[@phone-company]

I realy like that Van. Well done

[@KirtFitzpatrick]

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]

Which Mr. Zogs scent is your favorite?

[@georgiacorey954]

Really cool build

[@marjiecleveland]

Beautiful!

[@jeanne_margaret]

Absolutely fabulous 💛

[@stusasser5947]

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

[@innerstream]

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

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

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.

[@stevestadel9400]

Nice van! Thank you for sharing.

[@lenadempsey6910]

I like it. Very cool and retro

[@elmokoschannel3509]

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 👍

[@Time3to3fly9488]

This is awesome! very inspiring

[@wphythian]

Very beautiful

[@debrahayes2572]

Very nice! Inspiring! Safe travels!😊

[@1HelloBaby1]

Very nice. Enjoy ✌

[@kittycat4740]

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]

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 😆

[@KimSevern]

Awesome. Really enjoyed it.

[@elainediack889]

Clever work, very classy,will done dude

[@juliebryan2549]

Great job dude

[@reneadees1599]

Love the monitor stand table idea

[@user-iw4oy7yk1j]

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

[@CallunaTrip]

Nice video. Cheers from Poland.

[@BAOBABS111]

De bonnes idées et great ideas and thanks!

[@vwcamperinteriors]

Very creative 😃

[@sinfullyblondie]

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

[@haraldpost]

Nice idea with the monitor stand!

[@edinburghtumuran916]

Awesome, We have our VW Camper van too!

[@barbaraness1973]

Very nice!

[@brianmcmanus4286]

Sweet. Cheers!

[@jiujitsuboxer]

This van is awesome