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Benchmark Vehicles

Planning a sabbatical or retirement road trip across Europe or the Americas? Portland-based Benchmark Vehicles will provide you with the ultimate escape vessel. The company specialises in building vicious-looking off-road adventure vans like the one featured below. This is the ultimate adventure van, each build is a result of superior workmanship, with every detail unique to the individual customer. So whether you are a weekend warrior, or want to give up the rat race and live in a van, or want a van for frequent low-prep camping with the family, these guys will build your dream escape. The camper vans are specifically designed to hold up to natural elements, each one has a modern, functional design and is built with their own custom-made components. They offer a huge amount of customization for your cycling, skiing, camping, and earth-roaming adventures. Head over to their website for more information on how to order the perfect adventure van that goes where a conventional camper cannot go to.



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