Pretty awesome bed...pretty sure I like the idea of it sliding from both sides. I'd like to put my mtn bike in the back for day trips up to Evergreen and down to the Springs
Got my 8020 in...if you still have my nunber give me a text...I have a couple questions...maybe I could meet ya at Torchys tacos and buy ya some lunch for the help
This is awesome man! This inspires me to do something similar to your design and include the shower idea from O Savage. Love the space for hauling too.
I agree with you. What I don't like about the 1" is the connecting hardware is really weak. The 1" is plenty strong enough, but I broke too many of the smaller bolts for the 1"
Hey Drew I agree, I thought about doing this but decided it was too much for me. I don't use it enough facing backward and when I do the heavy latex cushions actually provide a good backrest on their own. But if you do it please share would love to see it
Hi, they are 15 series 80/20, not sure how many pieces total. The rails mount to the sides of the van, there is nothing extending to the floor needed. Hope that helps
Hello Nick, It is really smart and perfectly made bed!!👌 I am also trying to build some sliding bed.Could you share your material list? It would help a lot!! Thanks!
Looks good. Are used ram mounts and was just thinking about this the other day. Are you using the smaller ball system or bigger one? Any other tips when attaching RAM mounts to 8020?
@@nicksrig So glad you mentioned the RAM mount options. I was thinking how best to mount my cell phone for Zoom yoga classes when I am in my van. Please include a link for the RAM mounts if you have not done so.
Hi. I’m designing mine to to find others have already done it. I have a question about the sliding elements you have used. If you load weight on the bed how does it effect the sliding? I need to raise the bed level from the sliding level using the aluminium extrusion as uprights. This will put weight onto the sliding points. How do you think this sliding solution would cope with so extra weight?
Hello, I do recall that having people on the bed and sliding it out does not work great, so it does impact sliding ability. It should still be doable, but you will have more friction on the plastic sliders. Overall for good sliding make sure everything is 100% square or it also creates a ton on friction.
Awesome bed! What is the spacing between the rails when extended (the rails that support the bed cushions)? Do they seem too wide? (does the cushion sag/press down between the ribs?) I'm looking forward to seeing your cushions (and maybe a video on how you made them or where you bought them.)
Thanks for the follow up video! (Comments are turned off on that video so I came back here) Super useful to get the specifics on dimensions/ etc. also, don’t avoid sharing your process/thoughts on choosing materials/etc, I think some of us may be interested.
I really hope to build my van with 8020 aluminum instead. I think that it is well worth the money. Would a miter saw be good enough to cut the aluminum into different sizes?
Yes a Miter saw works best. You will need an aluminum cutting blade - smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DQJCQW3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@Trang-xq9fn Have fun! Also I’ve never seen a requirement requiring you to cut it indoors. You should use a respirator when cutting and outdoors is for sure the best because it’s messy
Check out Ken's channel called Karavan (that is where I learned) I may do a future video of the small differences since I did not use a factory headliner
This is awesome Nick. It looks great! Thanks for the shoutout!
You should do a detail video of your bed build. I guarantee that would get a ton of views! Great design.
Pretty awesome bed...pretty sure I like the idea of it sliding from both sides. I'd like to put my mtn bike in the back for day trips up to Evergreen and down to the Springs
Got my 8020 in...if you still have my nunber give me a text...I have a couple questions...maybe I could meet ya at Torchys tacos and buy ya some lunch for the help
This is awesome man! This inspires me to do something similar to your design and include the shower idea from O Savage. Love the space for hauling too.
Thank you!
Awesome! Definitely need one myself in my future van. I have a bad habit of breaking bed frames that are made from wood. Being 6.3 and 260 pounds😂
Thanks for the “show n tell”!!
Love it. Custom to fit you and your needs as it should be.
great design .. sliding on both side
Thanks a lot
super strong alu frame and structure, good video
yea, unless your hosting Big Momma and her friends...The design could have used the 8020 1" SQR.
I agree with you. What I don't like about the 1" is the connecting hardware is really weak. The 1" is plenty strong enough, but I broke too many of the smaller bolts for the 1"
It would be cool to hinge the structure to make a backrest couch to sit facing either way out the back or inward.
Hey Drew I agree, I thought about doing this but decided it was too much for me. I don't use it enough facing backward and when I do the heavy latex cushions actually provide a good backrest on their own. But if you do it please share would love to see it
Vantastic!
Dope!
what are the 80/20 pieces? Is that 40? How many pieces, the slide mount? Do you have a bottom rail down the entire wall
Hi, they are 15 series 80/20, not sure how many pieces total. The rails mount to the sides of the van, there is nothing extending to the floor needed. Hope that helps
This is awesome! I’m getting ready to build my van out of 8020- is there something you can use to make the sliding mechanism a little less strenuous?
Nice, I saw that in your other video. Nice build! Make some more videos explaining your walls!
Love the design. Can you list all the material you used? Thanks!
@@nicksrig thanks!
Hello Nick,
It is really smart and perfectly made bed!!👌
I am also trying to build some sliding bed.Could you share your material list? It would help a lot!! Thanks!
What was the ballpark material cost for this set up?
Looks good.
Are used ram mounts and was just thinking about this the other day.
Are you using the smaller ball system or bigger one? Any other tips when attaching RAM mounts to 8020?
@@nicksrig So glad you mentioned the RAM mount options. I was thinking how best to mount my cell phone for Zoom yoga classes when I am in my van. Please include a link for the RAM mounts if you have not done so.
Hi. I’m designing mine to to find others have already done it. I have a question about the sliding elements you have used. If you load weight on the bed how does it effect the sliding?
I need to raise the bed level from the sliding level using the aluminium extrusion as uprights. This will put weight onto the sliding points. How do you think this sliding solution would cope with so extra weight?
Hello, I do recall that having people on the bed and sliding it out does not work great, so it does impact sliding ability. It should still be doable, but you will have more friction on the plastic sliders. Overall for good sliding make sure everything is 100% square or it also creates a ton on friction.
Are there plans any plans for this?
Do you happen to have a video on you’re step by step? It’s pretty awesome
I don't sorry
What size extrusion did you go for please? Like 30cm wide, 1.5 inch wide
1.5
@@nicksrig Thank you so much.
Awesome bed! What is the spacing between the rails when extended (the rails that support the bed cushions)? Do they seem too wide? (does the cushion sag/press down between the ribs?) I'm looking forward to seeing your cushions (and maybe a video on how you made them or where you bought them.)
@@nicksrig I'll look forward to seeing this too!
Thanks for the follow up video! (Comments are turned off on that video so I came back here)
Super useful to get the specifics on dimensions/ etc. also, don’t avoid sharing your process/thoughts on choosing materials/etc, I think some of us may be interested.
Any normal mattress is going to sag through those gaps like crazy. Way too much space between the bars.
I really hope to build my van with 8020 aluminum instead. I think that it is well worth the money. Would a miter saw be good enough to cut the aluminum into different sizes?
No. Get a power saw and a van building
@@rebar-king Isn't a miter saw also a power saw? What in the heck is a van building for?
Are we required to cut aluminum indoors?
Yes a Miter saw works best. You will need an aluminum cutting blade - smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DQJCQW3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@nicksrig Thank you. I am looking forward to building with 8020 aluminum.
@@Trang-xq9fn Have fun! Also I’ve never seen a requirement requiring you to cut it indoors. You should use a respirator when cutting and outdoors is for sure the best because it’s messy
what did you use for the sliding part? the part used that helps the sliding
8020.net/6525.html here you go. I ordered 4 of these. I also ordered brakes for 2 of the 4 to lock bed in place
Just curious, how much did you spend on 80/20? 😳🤷🏼♀️🙂
Haha...my exact thoughts🤣
How did you mount the 8020 for the cabinets?
Check out Ken's channel called Karavan (that is where I learned) I may do a future video of the small differences since I did not use a factory headliner
What is a ram mount?
a great (and expensive) way to attach anything to anything - www.rammount.com/
@Nick's Rig which part connects the rammount to the 80/20?