ABOUT

Mission and Purpose


We are here to help make your dreams a reality. Are you a weekend warrior looking for rugged coastlines or mountain forest roads? Planning a sabbatical or retirement road trip across Europe or the Americas? Want to do more frequent low-prep camping with the family? Giving up the rat race for the #vanlife? We build your escape.

At Benchmark we strive to provide you with the ultimate escape vessel. Our passion for exploring the world outside drives us to push the limits of design and capability, allowing you to expand the confines of your everyday routine in comfort and style.

Experience


Our experience includes decades in the building trades, including custom cabinetry and high-end, green design-build construction. Off the clock, we have been restorers of vintage vehicles and overland afficionados. After adventuring for several years in a VW Eurovan (and experiencing several off-grid break-downs), we decided to up-fit our own cargo van. That was the start of Benchmark Vehicles. One van became two, three, ten and so on, with a portfolio including Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter conversions. Our business has grown considerably and we are grateful for the opportunity to do what we love while encouraging others to embrace the restorative benefits of adventuring and the outdoors.
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Our Team


Leland Gilmore
LELAND

GILMORE

Founder/Owner
Leland Gilmore
Chris

DENSON

Shop Foreman
Leland Gilmore
ERIN

GILMORE

Director of Operations
DUNE

DONNELLY

Cabinetry & Interior Finish Master
Leland Gilmore
NICK 

CROCKER

Interior Finishes
Leland Gilmore
DAKOTA

PRATER

Install Technician
Leland Gilmore
ADAM

WILSON

Interior Finishes & Paneling
JAY

THACKEY

Design Engineer
Leland Gilmore
EFREN

ULLOA

Install Center Technician
Brin

LEVINSON

Cabinetry & Interior Finishes
Leland Gilmore
MATT

MILLER

Electrical Technician
Leland Gilmore
MAKENNA

COOK

Interior Specialist
ALVARO

SILVA

Install Center Technician
Leland Gilmore
MATT 

MARRS

Install Center Technician
Leland Gilmore
ANTONIO

ULLOA

Install Center Technician
RICHARD

YOUNG

 Install Center Technician

TOPO 2.0

    Cleanup Crew
Leland Gilmore

OTIS

Head of Security

Our Story


Partners


Roambuilt
Roambuilt
Websato
Websato
Isotherm
Isotherm
CRL
CRL
Aluminess
Aluminess
Scheel-Mann
Scheel-Mann
Terra Wagen
Terra Wagen
Warn
Warn
Zamp Solar
Zamp Solar
Flarespace
Flarespace
Agile Off Road
Agile Off Road
Stereo King
Stereo King
Van Compass
Van Compass
AM Solar
AM Solar
Strawfoot Handmade
Strawfoot Handmade
Esker
Esker
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