I met Ben in the Organ Mountains while camped out overlooking Las Cruces New Mexico in December 2022. SUPER nice guy. Gave my wife and I a personal tour of his rig. What an amazing brain this man has. I can attest to those front seats he has are THEE most comfortable seats you'll ever sit in. He loves his apples...lol. We went our separate ways but hooked back up again at Schooliepalooza in February. Unfortunately I was having health issues and could not stay. But before we left I did get some pictures with him and still stay in touch. He truly is an inspiration.

@Bendino111

11 ай бұрын

You have been my Apple life line and such a joy to meet. Can’t wait to see you again. Will you be stopping by the store? 😉

@lifehunter6426

11 ай бұрын

@Bendino111 🤣 I'll stop at the store for you anytime I can bud.👍

@Stacy_Sunshine

10 ай бұрын

i met him at skooliepalooza in Feb! haha love this!

This is one of the best custom builds because he made everything so that it suits his needs and it makes his life better. Good to see he is out living in spite of his injuries because many people would have given up. Wish he had a KZread channel to follow along with.

@quaddog07

11 ай бұрын

I’d definitely follow if he has one!

@firsthun4621

11 ай бұрын

+1

@reeblesnarfle4519

10 ай бұрын

Probably the reason he doesn't have one. His time is his, not a slave to utoob. 😎👍❤

@michaelcheli5842

9 ай бұрын

​@@reeblesnarfle4519True; but that man has a stellar talent for communication, and if he wouldn't let it rule him, and only does as many videos as, and when he wants; he could make some serious extra cash on You Tube which could help pay for travel expenses. He's very interesting, and I suspect that he would gain a huge You Tube following in short order. And he's obviously tech savy.judging by his van build innovations.

I love when people make the best out of a situation. He’s a strong individual that manifested his dreams. Very Inspiring ❤

@robinjhennessey-wb3mu

11 ай бұрын

Some have the resources etc. Seems everyway I turn there's a person saying no! I won't stop trying

@debijo5288

9 ай бұрын

I wish him the very best he'll do great with his new partner on bord.

I am in awe of his attitude and determination and his van and the life he created is a perfect reflection of it

Ben you are just awesome. I love your, can do attitude. I am currently going through breast cancer treatment, and need people like Ben to remind me, no matter what the challenge I can work through it and live well. I have recently moved into a new home, and have to landscape this by myself as a 62 year old women. People like Ben remind I am strong and I will achieve my goals, even if it take longer. Thankyou for yet another inspiring video with just awesome independent people. It now time to go shovel road base and sand. ❤

He has everything he needs in his delivery truck and now a new dog to keep him company. The words to inspire others was the best!

That is a brilliant van build, even for someone who doesn't have mobility issues. He is amazing and definitely has strength of character to go for what he wants despite his big life change.

Just when I thought I couldn’t like this guy or his van any more, he tells us about Millie and then introduces his new dog. 😍

I met Ben with other Pacific Crest Trail hikers at mono lake, such a nice guy, was a pleasure to spend the evening with him his dog and a family living on a bus! Absolutely loved his van!

@Bendino111

11 ай бұрын

Omg we had all much fun that night. You guys were so nice to my rescue dog. She is still getting better all the time!

@JudithRose1992

10 ай бұрын

@@Bendino111 wish you would create a KZread channel 😊

Awesome build and human being!! I appreciate his words of encouragement, and wisdom.♥

@karenhenley2195

11 ай бұрын

He knew what he wanted and made it happen. That takes fortitude. And his adorable dog rescued from Mexico is just too cute. I hope your happy days totally outweigh any sad ones.

Wow, Ben has such a great attitude and personality. He could have gone a whole other avenue, but decided to work with the situation he was dealt. I admire him very much. I love his set up and build. Good luck Ben in all you do. Thanks for letting us peak into your life.

I'm so impressed with his drive and initiative to take on such a daunting rebuild and lifestyle despite having a serious disability. About 8 years ago, my T7 was shattered and I was told I would have been paralyzed had I moved forward another 1/4 inch. I have lived in serious chronic pain ever since, so I was so happy to see him able to move around so nimbly with having problems in the similar area of my back. Great video on stealth living the high tech way!

@alicecain4851

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!🧡🧡🧡

@Mrstigger747

11 ай бұрын

I get the pain thing. My xhusband broke my T12 and I live in pain as well. Good luck going forward 👋🏼🇨🇦

This is amazing. I am unable to walk anymore due to an accident at work. I always dreamed of rv living but didn’t think it was possible. This gives me hope

Nice rig, if you want a fridge by your bed you could always get a mini fridge that holds a few drinks.

I am in awe of this man In spite of being in stuck in a wheelchair he still built the rig of his dreams

This is awesome! You've created so much space and have included all the conveniences of home. I really like the ceiling. The interior design is so cool! Your philosophy and take on life is spot on and ever so inspirational! I'm glad you and your dog have each other to enjoy. Happy trails, and thanks for the tour! 💗

I think this video and man will open the eyes of many who didn’t think this was possible for them. This is a life changing video. Thank you for this!!! I thought because I am overweight and older I can’t do van life. This guy has it so much harder and he is. Wow

I’m so glad he got another dog to love and enjoy life with! He is very admirable! Wish I was as strong.💓

@Stacy_Sunshine

10 ай бұрын

you are! Believe in YOURSELF! I believe in you! You can borrow that until you believe in you, too!

Ben has a wonderful attitude. I can't imagine how he's done what he has, but I'm sure his "can do" attitude helped him achieve this creation. Love his build! God bless him and his new dog!❤❤

Love the drop down bed I think I have only seen three builds before with a similar style of bed but that this one is also adjustable is on another level (unintended pun there, sorry). Great use of space and it looks so roomy and streamlined. Excellent job on this build and best wishes for wherever Ben's truck takes him (or he takes it) and with this home that means pretty much anywhere he wants to go! 👍 Very cute dog too!🐈‍⬛ Condolences to Ben on the loss of his beautiful Millie.

Love Ben's upbeat attitude and honesty about the tough days. Truly inspirational. Thanks for this little gem of positive living.

The ability to be able to disconnect and just go anywhere your heart longs to, this is one of the best examples of making the best out of a terrible experience ♥

As a person with disabilities, this video was very encouraging. Thank you! I am very blessed to be able to live with my parents who help me a lot. I enjoy watching tiny house videos because they give me ideas on how to make the most of my space within the family home. Just a thought in regards to a refrigerator next to the bed: I highly recommend it, even if you just have a small one or a plug in cooler. I have a dorm refrigerator next to my bed and it has been a huge help, especially when I’m having a difficult day. Thank you for sharing this great video!!! I enjoyed it a lot!!!

I like what he said about his visitors have to adopt to his surroundings. Because he had to adopt to world around him.

This gentleman is my hero of the day. Thank you for inspiring me and giving me what I needed to keep pushing forward.

Very impressive!! I am currently building a gypsy wagon that caters to MY wants and needs. Everyone else can adapt, or not.

This guy seems so awesome and obviously hasn’t let anything slow him down. Dudes living the life.. sick van too I want this

👏👏👏👏 What an inspiring video! Where there is a will, there is a way. Sending Ben a virtual hug🤗🤗🤗🤗

Ben - you’re an amazing guy! I love your attitude. Your build in incredible. I love how sleek it is. I didn’t realize step vans are so roomy.

I absolutely love your build but most of all I love your determination to not let your disability get you down and you keep doing what you love I totally understand that drive and determination more than you know many beautiful safe journey Much Love Butterfly

Courage and creativity, you're awesome!

So amazing how he did and does the very best of his situation, well done! And thank you for sharing your home and your philosophy!

What a great story Ben. You are an inspiration. ❤ Thank you. I’ll remember you

As a disabled person, this is the best van I've seen. Would love to do this myself.

You are so inspirational! And I absolutely love the addition of the air purifier! I have never seen one in any of these countless number of videos I’ve watched on KZread. All the best.

This is my favorite stealth tiny home I have ever seen. I love how personalized it is!

Could you possibly be more ingenious? So impressed with you and your build and your life.

This guy is absolutely INCREDIBLE!

Thank you,Ben. I've got mobility challenges as well, but someone has to take care of my elderly mother. Maybe someday I'll see you out on the road. Stay safe. God bless.

Definitely a must for me. Mini fridge for my drinks and water at night. Plus a good spot to store my snacking olives, pickles, pickled peppers and hot sticks.

Thank you Ben for sharing! Christmas 2023 I bought me my solar, camping stove, lounge chairs, build me a portable toilet, etc., and down sized in my apt. and said I am going to do van life, even joined youtube and gave myself a name, BUT fear stopped me...its February 2024 and I am still procrastinating...Seeing you so successful camper has made a world of difference for me I will get up off my couch and "get busy enjoying life" in the outdoors doing me in van life. Thank you again!

Now in my late 70's been disabled since 5(polio). Great to see another person with the "lets go" attitude. I have always had the attitude of "if you can't change or fix it" do what you can, with want you have. No real complaints, just little moans now and then. Live life the best you can. Have fun travels.

That guy is amazing and positive. Like they say, "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade."

I met Ben at a nomad gathering. He’s such an awesome guy, love his Van build.

Very cool rig! You're so capable despite your disability! Thanks for the tour. Best of luck and stay safe & happy.

This truck is perfect for a larger person! When he passes, there's going to be a lucky individual that's going to get this truck! It's perfect!!

Wow! I would love to see more videos from him. He has such a way of saying things.

I'm disabled and people laugh when I say I want to do van life. Makes me feel like I can't achieve it but seeing you do it makes me feel like this might be possible. Thank you

Your home is amazing love the drop down bed such a space saving idea and really like the brushed steel look

I really enjoy this channel and the stories behind these tiny homes, I just wish there was a separate segment in the video for the technical aspects of every tiny home, especially when it comes to vans. From power to plumbing etc. Nonetheless this channel is an inspiration for those who seek alternative living.

What an outstanding individual. What a great attitude. I’m glad he got another dog. They are the greatest companions. He definitely is a role model. In todays society we have a bunch of self-centered babies who want to be victims. This man really is remarkable

I like this and your perspective on how much you enjoy the simple things but clever luxury. This version and your setup is very instrumental to my ideas for my own set up. I am not a handicap but your consideration to your space on what I would take for granted is awesome. You have a different comfy view that you could take your ideas to the market for certain designs working for a camper company. Living in a tiny space had to be well thought out and you seem to consider everything to a custom point.

You rock bro more than people who has their functioning legs.

Love this home!!! Absolutely beautiful!!

What an awesome person Ben is ❤️

When he’s on his bed, surrounded by all his gizmos, he’s Capt. Kirk! Lol-super laughed when he wished fridge was closer 😂

I love your quilt. Great box truck build!

Your van interested me when I saw you in your wheelchair. I don’t need one myself but as a nurse things like this always catch my attention. Something I have occasionally heard from paraplegics is that regular kitchen counters are to high for them. I noticed yours seem quite high and I was wondering why they aren’t a bit lower so it’s not such a strain on your shoulders. Sometimes kitchen counters are too high for me and occasionally I find myself using the table to do some things. Anyway it’s a great idea and you have done an amazing job!!

"I believe in you!" Remarkable spirit. Love van tours but this man is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

As another person with chronic illness and spinal cord issues, this man is definitely inspiring. I know it must be hard, but what he has done I can’t physically do and I can still walk! Hope someday I get to meet him when I return to the states.

He's an incredible human being ❤️

I love this guy’s vibe. Also, I’ve been planning out my own stepvan conversion, and with there not being many quality videos out there for stepvans, this one was great to see for inspiration! ❤

@Bendino111

11 ай бұрын

Stepvans are a great platform. I love mine.

Thank you for sharing your story and brave spirit with us Ben. You are awesome. Thank you for your transparency and vulnerability. Some days I cry too . I say OK, get it out and then get going. We all have so much to be grateful for daily. Mt. Shasta, what an amazing place to grow up ! Superb energy and incredible beauty there. 😊💕🙏

Great setup. He was absolutely correct when he said that he designed it for his needs and comfort. 👍☮️🇨🇦

Such an inspiration and a beautiful home built for yourself ❤Sending Big Hugs to you ❤😊Stay Safe

Ben, Is a Inspirational Person at Heart and Never giving up what He's Seeking to do. He's not letting his disability get him down. A Truck 🚚 with all his amenities is Beautiful. Living a Life that He Deserved and Your Dog 🐕 is Adorable. Thanks for Sharing Enjoyed and Blessings 🙏❤️🥰😇 From Pennsylvania,USA

Ben you made the world's best channel. Keep making milestones!

Ben is amazing! This build is inspirational for those in his circumstance that feel they couldn't do this.

That is just inspirational. Anyone who says they can't do van life should be shown this video. What a uild.

You are an inspiration to those with a disability, your courage and determination is amazing. Your van is a credit to you and I love how you have designed it for your specific needs. Those front chairs look so comfortable I bet I could sleep in them. I wish you much joy and safety in you future journeys. x

Ben is such an inspiring man ! He is a special and good man ! God protect him always ! He has a sweet little dog that makes a wonderful companion for him !

As someone who has limited mobility who is planning a Skoolie, this is a fantastic example of adaptable design. Thank you for sharing!

What an inspiration he is. His rig is awesome. Great video.

This is one of the best Van builds for a stepvan I've seen. The aluminum platform and the usage of the driver area are inspirational!

I love this guy!! He's really living life to the fullest!

Ben is an inspiration! What an awesome rig! Ben's story is very similar to mine involving an accident. I crushed my tailbone as a child and am now losing feeling to my lower extremities as an adult. I too did a lot of camping in my youth and fell in love with it! Although I'm not in a wheelchair yet, I will be soon. I intend to build something similar in the very near future and have gotten many great ideas from this video! Thank you for sharing Ben's story!

I know I’ve said it (after almost every one of your productions) but I think this IS my favorite! I have such a desire to wander, and my amazing husband probably would too if he wasn’t forearm crutch dependent. It took me a long time to convince him to try a mobility scooter, and he was so angry when I secretly bought one off of Craig’s List for $350.00 lol. So I said hey, let’s go to Traders Village, no one will know you there, and you can try it out. TV is a HUGE flea market in between Dallas and Fort Worth, in Grand Prairie TX, and one could spend an entire weekend looking around, eating, and taking in events like Pow Wow’s and Rodeo’s, music, etc. Anyway… once we got him on the scooter, I could see his attitude change between the parking lot and entry gate. He went from “I’m not a little old man beeping at everyone on my rascal, to OH, I didn’t realize the turning radius on this was so smooth” in just a few minutes. We had a wonderful day, and even looked at all the items way out back where there are no covered stalls, and people just put their wares on tarps on the ground. His whole world opened up. So now I want a vehicle that he can ride his scooter in and out of, as I would REALLY like for him to get a lite weight or sports wheel chair, and something like the Omeo. Thank you Ben for sharing your amazing Perspectivan, I can’t wait to show him how, with his own ingenuity, we could build something that works for us. Give your pup some skritches and treats for us! -Valerie

I love this build. I have arthritis and fibromyalgia and use a cane to help with walking. I didn't think I would ever find a mobile van life option. Now I have an example and a goal. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Dude I got you! I got also an sky accident 5 years ago and I cannot put any shock on my left feet 😔. I can walk but no running jumping etc. I was in shit can for a long time but life has a way.... Keep up the spirit .

Finally something for the handicapped!!❤❤❤❤❤

Impressed with your knowledge, creative ability, and acceptance of your disability, and your zest for Life!

I think that Ben is doing an amazing thing for himself, and he seems like a genuine and friendly person. I'm very happy for him! However I just want to disagree with the "anyone can do it if they want it enough" attitude at the beginning and end of the video. Some people just can't do it- period. It's not a moral failing on their part if they can't. It's painful to see comments like "yeah! no excuses" when there are completely valid reasons for some people to be unable to live this way- something even Ben touched on a bit. A person could be blind, epileptic, paralysed from the neck down or dirt poor. I just hope nobody watching this thinks that if you can't follow your dreams- you're just not trying hard enough. We're all doing the best we can with what we've got. ❤

Ben is a sweetheart and his van is really cool and comfortable! I'm looking forward to seeing Ben AGAIN out on the road!

There are no physical limits, but only mental limits.... ;-) Well done! Greetings from Germany ...

Love this lovely spirit of a man. Honoring his life and his teachings for us all. Sending love and light.

What a healthy attitude and outlook. He did a magnificent job of designing and constructing his home.

I truly admire you and appreciate your dedication to living life to the fullest. And me too always be thankful and grateful for what life brings us. You are a great example for others to not complain and live ,love , laugh and be a better you, faith. Thank you blessings 🤲🏾❤️😊

hey...you can put a small cooler on your bed table....toss a few beverages in it before you settle in ! Love your home and glad it makes it possible for you to be out where you want to be.

He sure has a purpose in life...LOVE his attitude...THE VERY BEST FOR YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY ...

Incredible! Very few people would be able to adapt as you have. God bless you❤

It's very encouraging!! I'm so glad he made his dream of living the life he wanted true. I have thought of becoming a nomad, but at my age (72), I'm not really willing to go through and pay for it! Plus, my husband would not like it! I love him more, so I'll stay in my sticks and bricks for now. I will live vicariously through him and others like him!

I loved this. Very well equipped for his needs. His attitude is great. Having days where he sits and cries (I can relate) but that used to happen when he was in a house too.

Such an amazing video. Reminds me of my fiance Matt and the challenges he faced. He had muscular dystrophy faced all lifes challenges...boy would he have loved your cool van. Thank you for sharing.🙂

Terrific vision on how to create a functional, accessible van. I think as people age in place, there is such a need for more of this sort of design. Kudos for pushing all of us to keep moving forward.

It is inspiring to see a handicapped person living free as you do. I am surprised you built your kitchen at standard height. As a chair bound person I often wish for low cabinets. I have shoulder problems because I have to everything higher than they are designed for. That is the only thing about your home I would change.

This build is awesome and the guy is definitely an inspiration.

Jenna, awesome work, keep up the great work. This video is so much more than about the obvious we may initially see

This is awesome!! I'm a quadriplegic and honestly I'm jealous lol. Its truly inspiring that He built this on his own.

Once again making something accessible shows the most practical and useful way to do something. One of my favorite builds so far. Thanks for sharing!

Massive respect for this man! Hello from Ukraine!