COLLAPSIBLE Bed Frame & Mattress IN A VAN - Complete Review
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- This sliding collapsible bed system made out of 80/20 aluminum extrusions is super strong. It's designed to slide into itself revealing an extra 25% of space in the van. In my case I'm going to use the space for a shower.
Product Links:
Plusnuts - amzn.to/36FvEtf
80/20 Aluminum Extrusions (make sure to get 97") - amzn.to/2RZNx26
80/20 Drop In T Nuts (the BEST) - amzn.to/2YRvWL6
80/20 Linear Bearing - amzn.to/2PPCJ3W
80/20 Bearing Pads - amzn.to/36Kt2dY
80/20 Inside Corner Bracket (10 pack) - amzn.to/2Z1FmUs
80/20 Double Width Extrusion - amzn.to/2rULRMt
Tools:
Miter Saw (For Cutting Aluminum) - amzn.to/2qUnpdE
I really appreciate your honesty about the cost of mistakes. It really helps the rest of us avoid them. Also, when we make mistakes we know we're not the only ones who mess up.
Bed system is fantastic! Thanks for sharing your mistakes.
I've been watching van videos for over a year and been researching RV's for a few years now, and I haven't been this excited in a very long time. I just mapped out the best design I ever have thanks to you and your bed invention. This is a game changer!!!!
You did awesome, created what you envisioned and it works and you're sharing your mistakes for others to learn. That, my friend, is what it's all about. Congrats.
Thanks Beau!
If you take ANYTHING out of this video, it should be that NOTHING is ever straightforward when you’re building it in a van! Excellent job dealing with all the idiosyncrasies and getting to where you needed to be in the end. Oh and I really like and appreciate your honesty when it comes to admitting mistakes/learning curves as you progress through design and implementation. It’s a much more realistic approach than some of the idealistic nonsense out there in YT land. 👍
Thanks Steven; just trying to keep it real
FINALLY ANOTHER UPDATE 💥🚐 I'm building the frame for just a regular twin mattress myself. I figured I could get all my electric under the bed and boxed off and still have room facing off the side of the bed. I realllly love your videos, they keep me inspired when I'm drained and need to work on my build 🚐🚐🚐 cheers!
I cut a twin matress in half lengthwise and made it so it folds in half and only takes up 15 inches of " floorspace "
Realy impressed with all of your work. Looking forward to seeing the shower system!
Thanks for the comments, savings and it appreciative that you passed on your experience to help save others. God Bless! And Thank you!
Hard worker with a kind heart!
Thank you for sharing what you've learned and valuable mistakes you you've made.
God Be with You, Always...
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Looks Great. As the saying goes in any well-worth project: ' Preparation, Trial & Error equals Accomplishment " . Thanks.
One of the best bed setup in the van !!! Well done !!!!
Thanks for sharing your mistakes so we can learn from them. Please make a video of the shower set up when done.
I had 8020 cut mine. No waste, but cut charges . Worked out cheaper than full length and cutting myself. Nice design !
WOW great job. I love it. Your are really giving your viewers great ideas and detailed instructions. I like how you give suggestions based on YOUR experience in building thing and not claiming that it's the ONLY way to do things. You are providing valuable content to the van community. Thank you!
Love the 80/20 materials. Also 80/20 will consult with you on a project to help minimize mistakes. So many options and things you can do. Nice job.
The concept and execution is pure genius, and any mistakes you may have made were because you were blazing new trails. The trials and errors of creating a prototype always come at a cost, but your ability to identify and rectify the problems yourself, more than made up for it.
Thanks Mark! I appreciate the kind words.
I agree 100% Mark!! I am winding down my Sprinter 144" build and I too built a sliding bed. Finally on my third iteration it is functioning well. Most of the things I have done have had a similar pattern, luckily the big things like cutting holes for windows and fan went well the first time.
You are the king of 80/20. Love it!
I am using an inflatable mattress with a Sealy 3" memory foam topper and it is the MOST comfortable bed I have ever slept in. You deflate a little to move it and then inflate to the firmness you want.
Great design, information, and video. Thanks for being open to sharing your mistakes, what you learned from them, and passing the information along to the rest of us. Now it's time for me to learn about the shower you're building!
thankyou for showing us and admitting to the mistakes that you made, i am so impressed with your skills and honesty
I almost finished my van convertion and i actually went with the same kind of system, i just went with wood and a camping double size matres. Makes it a lot cheaper, but the aluminium will definitely hold up better over time. Great job man!
WOW, I love this bed. I really want a collapsible or couch type bed. This is ingenious. p.s. Do you have a blueprint on this design? You should make one and sell it for $10+ I think you could sell these!
thumbs up and i like the build in aluminium, (new way in thinking) almost evryone els is building in wood.. and i like the honesty.
Thanks Jimmy!
If you sold that bed system I would buy it asap. Great build so far!
Love your videos! We are starting on planning our 144" Sprinter conversion. We will listen to your videos on hopefully resolve our dilemma regarding the bed, shower and dining area!
I appreciate your willingness to share all your costly mistakes, ha! Your honesty and humor and frustrations (not in this one but your next van and the floor/s install had me laughing and OMG seriously!!! right along with you. Keep on keeping on!
Oh and this idea I had in my head about a bed that slides out-this supports it all too well! Had been looking into the 8020 for buildout due to weight and when I came across this I about fell over with excitement.
Loving your van build! Thank you so much for being so detailed and honest about the mistakes 👍. Keep up the awesome work and incredible attention to details!
I appreciate your frankness about your Re-dos! 👏👏
I think you are supposed to add a thermal break between your aluminum bed frame and the frame of the van. The cold will conduct directly through the metal with direct contact.
Great job Seven. Mistakes happen and that is how you learn. I have a Promaster 3500 extended and my bed is 40" off the floor so I can put my bikes inside. I need to be able to carry a tandem and 2 mtn bikes. I don't want my bikes outside for two reasons. One, no one can see I have bikes and two the bikes get incredibly dirty outside the van, especially in the winter. My vacations always involve bike riding and I don't plan to live full time in my van. My next goal is to build a bed system that I can convert from a full size bed for my girlfriend and I to two separate beds when I want to travel with one of my biking guy friends. I used a cot once but it was a pain.. Thanks for posting.
Love the collapsible bed frame I need this for my RV. I have a Murphy bed that is part of the slide out. So when I let the slide in I loose access to my closet and to the two cabinets above the bed so I need a different bed frame that will still allow me access.
great video, thanks for the walk-through and cost information. Got my creative juices flowing.
I love your honesty and still think you did a magnificent job, however, I would never cut the matrass in 4, I have seen different ones, I would cut the bottom 1/3 off and flop that over, a variation on what Stokevanlife created. Anyway, so many possibilities, and it takes a lot of planning before I even start to plan out my van, let alone start to build it. I can't wait to see the rest of your videos. Thanks!
Really like you bed design. The fact that you get back 25% of usable van area is impressive to say the lest. Something you might want to consider is how you will be able to change out the bulbs of the taillights in future. I saw a guy actually come up with a small door the taillight area. Where the door could be screwed away for changing.
Love the design!! Thanks for perfecting it and sharing…appreciate your willingness to talk about the challenges!!
Excellent job. It opens up the space for so many possibilities aside from the shower. If i were to do a van build i would definitely copy your bed design.
It does! Not to mention it makes building everything in the back part of the van so much easier.
Excellent finished result! Cost may seem high but it's your bed. You sleep there 1/3 of your life. Spend the $$$ on the best bed you can afford.
I am on my first build and I am doing it as I go that way I know what I need and want. I have redone a ton of things. Just don't throw away anything. If you haven't used your van, I suggest you do. Reality is different than your minds eye.
I am really excited about my costs. As I mentioned in the first video I have a similar idea for the bed frame but I want to make it out of wood with aluminum support sliders. I hope I will not make that much mistakes 😅 I just came to your channel. watched all videos and you are doing a really great job. I will definitely rethink my design idea as I planned also with a bike space but I will see if I will not replace it for a shower and water solution you made. One week ago I was on road with a rented Ford Transit for three weeks to have a first test about van life. So now I compared nearly all vans and really VW Crafter and Mercedes Sprinter just not fit for me at all. I will go with the Peugeot Boxer L3H2. They are more like a box so you win space on the higher level in the van and they are 187cm width inside so maybe I will not need a bed system as I am 179cm tall. Fingers crossed!
keep that great work up I definitely subscribed and smashed the bell 😜
Thanks for sharing! So grateful that you exposed your mistakes!! Very impressed with your use of 80/20! Looking forward to the shower system!
Love your style! That is a genius bed system.
Awesome job! I’ve been fascinated all the way! I’m curious as to a weight comparison as well. That is a very strong and versatile bed system that really maximizes your limited living area. I have to believe it’s also MUCH LIGHTER than a wood-build, for example.
I saw (in the background) of another videoblogger that 80/20 has a giant catalogue (similar to Granger’s); were there other connectors/products that you found subsequent to your build that you’ve thought about/could be used to provide differing kinds of benefits? (You’ve opened a whole new world for me!)
Have you checked out the Video for the 1-Hour Shower 🚿 that allows for limited water usage and recirculation/filtration?- Pretty cool! I thought it might fit part of your needs (the guy’s channel is called Boondocker).
Everyone with van or bus should do this.
Well done! My only suggestion: for your mattress covers. If you adjust in the future, have zippered covers ( encasing each of the 4 separate sections) this will make it much easier for cleaning, and washing.
Thank you for the update. I watched your earlier vid when you were attaching the extrusions & getting the frame sorted. This is a brilliant design & well suited to your needs. Congrats! You are very clever ...& good at explaining. I'll be making a similar bed!
Inspiring. Will be doing this, but with a more efficient design. Will be using a regular mattress
Great detail shown, well explained nice design & good honesty about the costs/mistakes - on anything ground up custom/new, its never right the first time... never!
BUT you have a one off unique excellent item! And if you ever need to do it again...
Bed structure is great. But de mattres i do not see it. Great video. Thanks great job
You poor fella with your mistakes and cost over flow! Thanks for sharing your experience. Well done!
Great video, thanks! I really appreciate your review of your mistakes because... we benefit from that a lot and that’s really kind of you. I love your videos and have used a lot of what you’ve detailed (and made mistakes on) on my own build. Thank you, I like your style, not arrogant, just incredibly helpful.
In my 140wb sprinter I'm starting to build I was thinking of building a retractable bed for the same reason. But I was planning on mounting garage door rail going across then aiming up. With 8020 aluminum going across with garage door bearings on the end of each . This way it can roll from a bed to a somewhat couch very easily. I like your idea also. Took alot of thinking to come up with that.
Great job, thanks for sharing including your DIY experience, nothing worth doing is ever easy or inexpensive! Pls keep your videos coming.. steve
Another solid video! Was anxious to see how the mattress would work with the upper cabinets and all but it looks great! Good stuff
Thanks for sharing your mistakes. It really helps the rest of us!
Planning my second build and have decided to use 80x20 to frame out all of the cabinets, then simply cut panels to slip into the slots for the sides. I liked the folding bed on my first build and will do the same again. It allows a full length bed, plus a couch with additional floor space.
Love aluminum's clean look, light weight, no-rust, and ease of machining. Already have the miter saw. Aluminum's only down side, as you mentioned is the price. Of course, costs can be greatly reduced by using extruded angles or tubing, but it's not as nicely finished as 80x20. So, it's a good alternative in unseen places. Either way, great tip regarding planning ahead to reduce wasted material.🤙
Noticed that you purchased your 80x20 from Amazon. But, I've also noticed some price gouging on some of their items, depending upon the vendor, so I'll be researching alternative sources. Perhaps some of your other viewers could recommend some cheaper suppliers. It would help a lot of people save a lot of money.😎
Hey man I'm so glad you made this video, I was waiting for it and found it by accident,
You are something special.
Great new way of making a bed systems!
Thanks for being so open about the mistakes and stuff.
Very clever design.
Knowing this is about three years old, could you get one of those sofa/bed things (the bed folds up and the pillow portion sits on top to become the sofa back) like you see in teardrop camper videos?
2:35 O Seven, you Savage.
スキーのジャンプ台みたいなidea素晴らしい！
Man! What a great build! I’ve been watching your latest videos as well and you are doing amazing work! So impressed!
This bed system is exactly what I am wanting to do when I get a van.
Thank you for documenting all your work, trials, and success! Keep it up!
You added the small 45° pieces/ramps so that the saggy sliding 8020 pieces would slide up onto the fixed portion. Instead, you could just cut the ends of the sliding 8020 pieces at 45° angles which should do the same thing. I like your ideas and craftsmanship much. I would say however, 8020 seems too expensive for the bed. If you had used wood, like many UA-camrs have, perhaps you wouldn't have needed need the plywood in the mattress/bed cushions. Perhaps, then you could have used 2 mattress cushions instead of 4. If you had not extended your upper cabinets all the way to the back, you could have done the bed that converts into the reclining sofa that you were elaboration on. Excellent idea, bed that converts into a sofa.
I think your sliding bed design can be further developed to become an outdoor patio ( I love to have one!) . Slide out to become a full size patio, collapsing and fold upwards stay outside of the back door or flat down to carry extra luggage/bike, etc.
Smart design.
gonna be cool to see how u set up the shower - portable laundry washer, but how do we dry our clothes w/o a laundry mat? am a germaphobe going to be living in my van lol. and finally ac and we are set lol
Sun, bob. It's called the SUN...
I love this build :) Litle tip for the bike ;) you could put the bike flat ;) make a pull out drawer with a bike mount that flips the bike up when you have pulled it out. ;)
You did it!! Congrats!
Why not set up an outside shower? Pretty easy to do and you will have more room...:). I love the design of the bed though, excellent work.
I like it, Dude you're awesome, your video came out way professional and entertaining, More videos please.
I'm curious about how much the materials cost Aluminum extrusion can be mighty pricey. I would have thought you'd include such an important aspect of this project by the Amazon links (several of which are "Currently Unavailable").
This 80/20 is one of the best designs for a collapse-able bed and regaining a shower area footprint. It's too bad that you can't store your bike inside with this low bed design anymore. I am wondering if you could gain some more seating/table capacity with the bed collapsed hence making the steep investment in the 80/20 design even more reasonable.
I am building my own travel trailer and I did a ton of costly mistakes, I never built anything before and a design maybe perfect on paper but not so perfect when you manufacture it; also, solving a problem somewhere may ultimately cause problems elsewhere. But at the end, the satisfaction of achieving something is a great source of proudness, it can not be evaluated in terms of money.
Agreed
I like the shower idea, though keeping water from getting outside the bottom may be a challenge.
I am looking at using extrusion pieces to replace the bedframe in my popup trailer. The measurements are 78" x 60". The 78" length is the crossbar which spans the width of the trailer. These cross sections are supported by 4 support arms made of conduit that link into the tow hitch frame as well as the front of the the trailer itself via 2 screwed in clips. How much flex do you think an extrusion of this length will have?
With a similar amount of metal you could probably build your own version of the rock'n'roll seats I see in a lot of vans. It would also make your bed into a comfy seat. Your design is ingenious but I made my first bed from wood with the equivalent sliding system much cheaper.
Savage. I’ve followed your videos and I’m 95% with my build ..... I was trying to show friends some of your videos, but more so I wanted them to hear your intro jam beach scene. Is it still available on any videos?? If so send a link.....Great Videos. thanks
Hi Steven, do you happen to have the drawing / dimensions of this setup!? I love it so much, I want to built it myself on top of a 8020 platform :-)
Learning curve with a nice result. Keep updating on how it’s working.
Good job!! Love your videos
I want a full bed set up in My 4x4 Sprinter 170 I may do same style but split it the long way and instead half and Half 70/30 so I can bring electric bike in and be able to still sleep when my girlfriend isn’t with me...
I love the concept but would have to build it out of cheaper materials. If you’d made the moving pieces of mattress sightly different you could’ve made the sofa idea work.
I’d have made the piece that becomes the sofa back the exact size to wedge across the doors and just had a 1ftx3ft piece to lift out. This thin cushion would be balanced on is edge across the doors and the big cushion would rest up against it at the bottom and lean back to touch the doors at the top. Thus giving a comfortable recline angle to the back.
I wouldn’t have sacrificed the internal bike storage for security reasons. I’d have stepped onto the seat instead of lowering the bed or hung a step from the bed that slid away with the mattress.
Would your bike still fit under the bed if you took the front wheel off and lowered the saddle?
Loving that bed design. More ikea flat pack home smart use of space
So make a set of plans and part list would be glad to compensate the frame system would be great for a contractor .. Ron paulk has a modular shelf system for tools in box truck or cargo trailer. The high cost for contractors makes this useful. Please link manufacture of 80/20 you cold have used unistrut or cargo van e channel an my cargo trailer for walls floor ceiling. Temp hang fixtures may be cheaper
Holy hell, looks great, thanks for saying the price.. Definitely a great idea. Great work!
I’ve looked at so many van builds. Yours is my favorite ! If only I had the talent you posses If ever in Southern California I’d love to meet you and take a tour !
Hi, I want to thank you for all of your videos. I have a question what did you uyse to squeeze the plusnuts. Do you have a video demostration? Thank you again
Excited for the shower thing 🤗
Comment build a slide out front and back. Make a power tail gate or slide out 2000 # platform. If you are rv park use or stealth. Build modular kitchen bath plumbing power system. Then you can store componets in mini storage or cargo trailer. Then us van for day job delivery for income or contracting. What is cost ..take hospital grade matress liner if you move to a tent ... Modular system makes transfer if you are in a wreck.. Or build a tiny house or shipping container base station.
I'm constructing the bed and have two questions about the linear bearing pads. #1. How did you attach the pads to the #1530 piece? #2. When you pull open your bed, it sounds like it locks in place. How is this done? Do you have a stop?
Oh I’ve only watched three videos and already in love with you ❤️
I like the aluminum look and lightness. However I think it can be done in wood or a combination of wood/aluminum for way less.. and still keep it looking good and light while you are at it. Just my 2 cents... ✌️
You are a remarkable young man Steven! My grandson has a degree in engineering and I 'd love to see him go stuff like this, but he doesn't have anything close to your ability to communicate the process of your project. Did you study engineering design in college?
Thank you Joseph, communication skills come with age & time... Still working on improving mine!
Admire your honesty
Glad I found your channel! Subscribed and want the notifications 🔔
Awesome, thanks Amy!
Like your videos & your honesty. Thanks.
My guess is that you are a software developer. I am also building my van and plan to travel, work and live out of mine. I work remotely on every project I work on. Server administration, front-end, backed and automation related stuff here. Getting into mobile app development full time soon and shifting away from anything website related as much as I can. I am really enjoying your van build.
Bro thanks, that's the coolest thing I ever seen. That is how I want to make thanks again
Omg i want use tatami & futon there.
Really liked the collapsible bed for the 144. Very well presented too with nice close ups. Do you have plans or a parts list published / linked? Thanks!
What about Aluminum channel & UHMW blocks & wear strips
Looks amazing, you should be very proud! Thanks for being honest about the costs too. The extra you paid you’ve gotta think of as ‘tuition’, you could have maybe avoided this mistake if you had a professional teaching you, but sometimes it’s better to make your own mistakes and learn from them (and probably not much difference in price either!)
Just wondering if you are putting up any kind of vapour barrier over the insulation? Also intrigued on how you are going to do the wall panelling!
Anyway, we’ll done and look forward to seeing your next video.
Scott
I agree, if you’re learning then money well spent.
Nope, no vapor barrier for my build. Not sold on the physics behind it.
Will be posting a video on the panels, one of the next projects!
Thank you for the support.
Seven O'Savage thanks for the reply.
Have you watched something that has led you to believe a vapour barrier is not worth it? I just blindly followed what I saw a few others on YT did as I thought that was the done thing (having no real previous DIY experience)
Would be keen to hear why you are not sold on the physics, maybe could include in a future video?
Regardless, keep up the good work!
Scott
Because moist air will inevitably come in contact with cold structure, condensation cannot be eliminated. As a result, Boeing chose to evaluate potential moisture-control systems that can help […] minimize condensation, minimize dripping onto equipment and into the passenger cabin, maximize liquid drainage, optimize evaporative drying from wet surfaces and insulation blankets.
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@@mrbb06 I too have no vapor barrier, I wrestled with the question for a while, perhaps in England it would be needed, not for us in California. As well these vans are nearly impossible to seal up with all the equipment and contours, it would be more likely to seal in the vapor as it is so hard to keep out of the walls. Overall I agree with Seven O'Savage, the physics didn't support the need.