BEST Camper Conversion Bed

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  • Опубліковано 31 бер 2019
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    BEST Camper Conversion Bed :
    When I made my first van tour video, my number one question was "how did you make your sliding bed", so in this video I decided to take the entire camper conversion bed apart and walk you through the process of putting it back together. This bed is in my opinion the most logical conversion setup possible for the small space of a standard camper conversion. This is not a stand up van.
    first you need to build a box with 2x4s as a base for the seat and the sliding conversion bed platform.
    The next step is to attach a drawer slide to the base. I used a 500 pound capacity drawer slide. You can find this drawer slide on my website ( stealthdweller.com )
    Next you need to attach the other end of the drawer slide to a small piece of wood. Then drill plywood to the top of that piece of wood and make sure that it can slide freely.
    The final step is to attach a second sheet of plywood to the first one using a piano hinge. this part will cover the hidden storage space located beneath the seat when the camper conversion bed is in couch mode.
    This is by far the best bed setup that I could come up with for my camper conversion. I hope that you can find some inspiration in this camper conversion bed build! Thank you for watching!

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  • @mfsolutions
    @mfsolutions 3 роки тому +34

    I teach engineering and really appreciate how you have incorporated the natural "elastic" deflection of the drawer slides to allow the bed to open without the legs contacting the floor and then provide support under load. Very few bed designs take advantage of material properties in this way... GREAT JOB! A+

  • @derickderidder7785
    @derickderidder7785 5 років тому +39

    Yep after 2 years of watching these van life videos. Yes this is the best bed layout.

  • @AnthonyLKerr
    @AnthonyLKerr 3 роки тому +31

    As soon as I heard at 0:30, "I'm about to take this whole thing apart and show you guys how I made it, then put it back together."
    What a boss! Mad respect. Nice work.

  • @davidlundy5007
    @davidlundy5007 4 роки тому +55

    This is about the best design of a pull out sofa that I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing it. I’m saving you dude.

  • @funkmasterblaster5921
    @funkmasterblaster5921 5 років тому +168

    That entire project is magnificent..space usage..amenities..practicality and function...as well as stealth...well done..

  • @nomadicbydesign363
    @nomadicbydesign363 3 роки тому +35

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm about to build this in my van. You have cleared up alot of the unknowns for me. Just one recommendation: drill some holes in your bed boards for air circulation or the condensation from your body through the mattress will eventually cause the wood to get mouldy. Cheers Mate!

  • @parkay3560
    @parkay3560 3 роки тому +5

    I totally love that you took the bed apart to show us how it was constructed.Much respect and may you always have safe camper journeys .

  • @wannabevan3697
    @wannabevan3697 5 років тому +134

    Great video totally respect that you took it apart to show how you did this!

  • @gur123noor
    @gur123noor 10 місяців тому +1

    A skilled UA-camr and hard worker. This kid is going places!

  • @catherinearmstrong968
    @catherinearmstrong968 4 роки тому +4

    Intelligent design and very easy-to-follow instructions. I built my van last summer with a platform bed, took it out and realized that I hated the design. Ripped everything out and have been trying to find a better bed solution. This is it! Thanks for going to all the trouble of taking it apart :-)

  • @xoxoDayDreamingxoxo
    @xoxoDayDreamingxoxo 3 роки тому +4

    This is one of the best bed/sofa convertibles I have ever seen! It's actually functional as both arrangements and super fast to change between. Thank you so much for taking the time to show how you built it!

  • @wrestlerfan99
    @wrestlerfan99 4 роки тому +2

    This is the best build I’ve seen in over a year of researching. It’s also the best instructional how to video. Tip of my hat to you sir!

  • @karenchun6413
    @karenchun6413 5 років тому +36

    You are a design genius! Thanks for this

  • @rebeccaparker9703
    @rebeccaparker9703 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, I’ve watched so many videos and people do the most complicated builds. You prove that the simple way is often the best way. Even I could build this and would be very happy with the outcome. Thanks keep up the amazing work

  • @celegleeson1767
    @celegleeson1767 2 роки тому +1

    Simple and smart. Plus the couch mode is so stylish. I love how the seat part isn't thin. Looks comfy

  • @tarajean-baptiste2873
    @tarajean-baptiste2873 3 роки тому +2

    I started renovating my RV and I'm using your idea for the bed in the bedroom so I can have more floor space during the day. But I am accessing my storage from the front of the bed. This is awesome.

  • @leem200
    @leem200 3 роки тому +1

    You are a smart young man. Well done. Great job. Thank you for sharing. Adding a comment want to say who ever did the sofa/bed combo cushions did an out standing job all of the plaid matches all same directions. Great job looks nice.

  • @briannaunderhill8827
    @briannaunderhill8827 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. I’ve been trying to find a video that shows exactly how to make this. It’s functional, easy to build and looks great! So excited. Thanks again.

  • @artravision
    @artravision 3 роки тому +1

    OMG. Finally a tutorial that starts with what it is all adding up to. Thank you!!!! Really well done!

  • @brenday6272
    @brenday6272 5 років тому

    Have looked at dozens of videos for couch\bed conversions. Yours is the best! We are definitely building your design. Nice work.

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 3 роки тому +3

    I've been impressed with the super clever design ideas you have. That sunken shower was another extremely clever idea! GREAT idea to use the drawer slides! I've seen people do the same thing with alternating slats too for a more low tech approach, but I really like the slides for their smoothness of function.

  •  4 роки тому +2

    this is TRULY perfect. It is the exact design I want for my Honda CR-V conversion. Scaled down to fit, of course. THANKS!!!

  • @Thomas-qk7wf
    @Thomas-qk7wf 3 роки тому

    Brilliant solution. Thank you for that. Love how the base flips out of the way to access storage under the couch. Very well done.

  • @missvixen45
    @missvixen45 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent design! I've been searching youtube for a month and your design is original. I'm renovating my rv. Gonna rip out the queen bed which eats up all the floor space in the master. Plan to install your bed as a daybed in front of the window. I love the dual purpose and extra storage. Thanks again!!!

  • @dawnankney7057
    @dawnankney7057 3 роки тому +1

    Bought your book. Most creative design I've seen on a couch/bed and I've watched a LOT of vanlife videos!

  • @carolpatton3337
    @carolpatton3337 4 роки тому

    thank you sharing your bed build and how the sliders work in so much detail. I was so uncertain how to build mine and you're video really helped and I've got it down now!

  • @Dualex_Builds
    @Dualex_Builds  5 років тому +20

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    • @jacklin8431
      @jacklin8431 5 років тому +1

      DualEx cool ! Very useful

    • @lisaann4456
      @lisaann4456 5 років тому

      DualEx this is very cool---thanks for sharing!

  • @motivate-today
    @motivate-today 3 роки тому

    Your whole presentation is amazingly clear. Well done!

  • @JaiHind-bb8pj
    @JaiHind-bb8pj 5 років тому

    This is by far the best, most versatile, cool looking, super easy and comfortable conversion bed I have seen Thanks a lot.

  • @HerrTikTok
    @HerrTikTok 4 роки тому

    Kudos young sir, thx for actually deconstructing it to show us how it was assembled, usually others just assume they can gloss through a quick summary and everyone gets it . . . subbed for more and good luck with your future projects.

  • @TheMezzy712
    @TheMezzy712 5 років тому +61

    Shames a $1000 rock & roll bed. Your one is far more practical, easy to operate, plenty of storage, and maybe even more comfortable as a seat and as a bed. Thanks for sharing champ. You are a good person kind sir.

    • @Dualex_Builds
      @Dualex_Builds  5 років тому +5

      I'm glad you like the design!

    • @enzoh7763
      @enzoh7763 3 роки тому +2

      @@Dualex_Builds , we as well, very impress and next seconds is to click subscribe.

    • @richardhuffman58
      @richardhuffman58 Рік тому

      Great Job!!!!

  • @davidfromtexas9681
    @davidfromtexas9681 5 років тому +2

    Smartest and simpliest design I've seen and I've been looking at Van Builds for ages. Its just crazy badass! Nice work sir! I just subscribed and will follow you. Thanks for sharing!

  • @josephlord2052
    @josephlord2052 4 роки тому

    I was impressed. Well done. Always nice to see a new approach.

  • @debraforte5026
    @debraforte5026 3 роки тому

    Best use of space I've seen in a camper! Thank you!

  • @bonnietran6141
    @bonnietran6141 3 роки тому +1

    Bro this is one of the best camper bed conversion that I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing

  • @MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970
    @MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970 5 років тому +6

    Thanks for the video on the sliding bed build. I'm working on a vintage 1972 camper restoration and I definitely will incorporate this idea into my gaucho couch.

    • @Dualex_Builds
      @Dualex_Builds  5 років тому +2

      kevin hill that old school van sounds awesome. Good luck with that build I would love to see it on UA-cam once it’s done

  • @robertdonnan8659
    @robertdonnan8659 3 роки тому

    Brilliant mate, i'm turning a race van into a camper at the minute and this is just what i've been looking for.
    Looking forward to watching some more of your videos.
    Thanks!

  • @SamuelRiveraFilms
    @SamuelRiveraFilms 5 років тому +6

    Incredible how well thought out this camper is! Extremely impressed!

    • @Dualex_Builds
      @Dualex_Builds  5 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it!

  • @JMBBrasil
    @JMBBrasil 3 роки тому

    This is awesome! Thank you for doing this! The explaining is so necessary!

  • @bearcat729
    @bearcat729 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, I was into it in 30 seconds, thanks fro helping us with what you know. Great job!

  • @jccapwell
    @jccapwell 3 роки тому

    Nice build and great visual during the deconstruction and resurrection. Thank you.

  • @rose8662
    @rose8662 5 років тому +1

    @DualEx Thanks for going to such lengths to show us how to do this. Really appreciate it! 👍🏻👏🏻💥

  • @withsherrymcmillan
    @withsherrymcmillan 4 роки тому

    The dedication. Thank you.

  • @pngo1818
    @pngo1818 5 років тому +2

    Genius! This is exactly what I was looking for. Great job.💜

  • @annapacatang5079
    @annapacatang5079 Рік тому

    You are such a great teacher, DualEx, and you make it look so easy. Good job!👏👏👏

  • @corcombrink936
    @corcombrink936 3 роки тому +1

    It's the best sleeper couch I ever saw ,easy to convert into a bed and give you max space in your camper van, excellent I am going to do the same bed in my camper ,thanks for this bright idea

  • @janewanderlust9668
    @janewanderlust9668 3 роки тому

    Thank you! How amazing of you! You're out here teaching and I THANK YOU

  • @getouttadebt2024
    @getouttadebt2024 Рік тому

    I sooooooo love this young man!!!!!! Thank you so much for taking time to show us “how to”!!!!!! I’m your biggest fan!!!!!!!!!

  • @MMonkelis
    @MMonkelis 3 роки тому

    Absolutely the best multi use van bed out there! Thanks.

  • @fauxmixedhair
    @fauxmixedhair 5 місяців тому

    Excellent. This is so much straight forward than what I was planning on doing. Great job!

  • @dman3349
    @dman3349 2 роки тому

    Brilliant my man, keep at it and never stop with the innovation!

  • @suzannetai132
    @suzannetai132 2 роки тому

    Well done
    Great foldable sliding sofa bed. TQ so much for dismantling the build n guide us through step by step on how to build it. Simple instructions to follow. Have a good year ahead. Stay safe !

  • @mzmonicaallday6615
    @mzmonicaallday6615 5 років тому +7

    Incredible! I am soo watching this frame by frame when I get in my HGTV-mode!?! Wish me luck!

  • @JaiHind-bb8pj
    @JaiHind-bb8pj 5 років тому +1

    Man. This video should go viral. Thanks for your generous spirit in sharing the best bed ever with us.

  • @wages7992
    @wages7992 3 роки тому

    Love how easy you teach. Thank You.

  • @jaffasoft8976
    @jaffasoft8976 3 роки тому

    Good man. I'm going to start making one today! Its solid, practical and will work in well in my campervan.

  • @cooperdog9956
    @cooperdog9956 3 роки тому

    Thank you for taking the bed apart. Excellent video!

  • @billyvanpelt597
    @billyvanpelt597 4 роки тому

    Dude!!! Love your video! I'm using your set up for my 1971 airstream. You totally inspired me. Thank you!

  • @DHenny77
    @DHenny77 5 років тому +14

    The Best Van Conversion Ive Seen . GOOD JOB Bro

    • @Dualex_Builds
      @Dualex_Builds  5 років тому +3

      D H thank you! I’m glad you like the conversion

  • @MyWonderingSpirit
    @MyWonderingSpirit 5 років тому +3

    Best bed ever, thank you for sharing how it was made.

  • @ravenwolf79
    @ravenwolf79 2 роки тому

    Your bed is fantastic! Thanks for sharing the design.

  • @jodygar6546
    @jodygar6546 2 роки тому

    you're a genius! I've watched a lot of bed builds.. your's ROCKS!!!! Thank you!!

  • @Barbarahas10
    @Barbarahas10 4 роки тому

    Hands down the best design and informational video I have ever seen!!!! God Bless you.

  • @Sylviascampingandadventures
    @Sylviascampingandadventures Місяць тому

    After looking at a lot of van bed builds and this video about 10 times lol! I think I got it! This is the best bed storage out there! Thank you!

  • @lydialangfordjoiner765
    @lydialangfordjoiner765 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful tutorial and best wishes for your van build and journeys.

  • @carolynpruette6761
    @carolynpruette6761 8 місяців тому

    I love the plaid/ checked fabric

  • @deemail100
    @deemail100 3 роки тому

    excellent bed conversion design...love that it's deep enough to sit on and not just a narrow bench.

  • @gjbowens13
    @gjbowens13 4 роки тому

    What a great job! Enjoyed your creativity! Continued success!

  • @eskigupakkal2237
    @eskigupakkal2237 4 роки тому

    It's incredible on how you seem to be like not interested to live in a tiny house van. But when you building it is like you have everything the Van campers needed. 😁 The amazing ideas that you've put into building a house in a tiny spaced van was priceless. I hope that you tour around places as well as to help the people to build their own. Specially, the homeless people who need it a lot. Thanks for sharing and kudos to you bro and keep up the great work. 💯
    - from Philippines. 🇵🇭

  • @cartsquads47
    @cartsquads47 4 роки тому +1

    This really is the BEST camper conversion bed! Simply because you can literally use your design and make it any width you want. The storage compartment is brilliant!! Great video man.

    • @Dualex_Builds
      @Dualex_Builds  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I’m glad you like the creativity of the design

  • @DebbiesArtJournal
    @DebbiesArtJournal 3 роки тому

    thank you! this was so kind of you to show us how you put this amazing couch together

  • @kinesisboy1
    @kinesisboy1 2 роки тому

    Your carpenter skill are fantastic !

  • @rkroz4005
    @rkroz4005 3 роки тому

    Slick design! Thanks for the demo...

  • @SNAKEPIT359
    @SNAKEPIT359 4 роки тому

    This is the DIY camper bed conversion i've been searching for. great design. Thank you for sharing.

  • @MultiRabe
    @MultiRabe 5 років тому +16

    This was great...I love how logical this build is! You’ve created an awesome home on wheels man!
    👌👍😎✌🏻

    • @Dualex_Builds
      @Dualex_Builds  5 років тому +4

      roberto abrams thank you! I had to think it all through as much as possible for the small space. I’m glad you like it!

  • @alvaradacosta293
    @alvaradacosta293 5 років тому +16

    Hey buddy, yeah when I first saw that video tour I said that sofa build was really creative.... Excellent job

  • @ChrisYid
    @ChrisYid 10 місяців тому

    Absolutely brilliant!! Thats problem solved for me!! I have been thinking about how to do this for a while and now I can build a custom sofa bed the same.
    🙏🏻💚

  • @debvoz
    @debvoz 3 роки тому

    That is a fantastic design. Thanks so much for sharing. I especially appreciate you taking it apart to show how it was done. Well done sir!!

  • @Rob-jn6bj
    @Rob-jn6bj 4 роки тому

    Thanks for showing that in detail. Such a simple but great design.

  • @livableincome
    @livableincome Рік тому

    It's all good. I even like the cushions and the fabric you have chosen. Good on you.

  • @bluejeans8001
    @bluejeans8001 3 роки тому

    You are so cleaver in your designs. So happy to have found your channel . You are an awesome craftsman👍👍👍

  • @caroljunegeoghegan9596
    @caroljunegeoghegan9596 3 роки тому

    Young man I’ve seen two of your conversions and both are very very good. Good ideas on using the space available, and this bed is ingenious. Lovely builds. ❤️👌

  • @sarahgaylee
    @sarahgaylee 3 роки тому

    YOUR CHANNEL HAS BEEN SO HELPFUL FOR MY BUILD THANK YOUUU 😘😘😘

  • @michaelamattison9408
    @michaelamattison9408 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much! This video is extremely helpful for my remodel and I’m so thankful to have stumbled upon your page! Seriously blows my mind your ideas 🙌🏾👏🏾

  • @bgomez8301
    @bgomez8301 5 років тому

    Thank you so much. We love your setup

  • @ugurcabalak2646
    @ugurcabalak2646 4 роки тому +1

    i think it is very useful in a campervan. Good work.

  • @stacysalinas22
    @stacysalinas22 5 років тому +9

    Thanks for another great video. It's nice how you take things apart and explain the steps in a way that is easy to follow. Take care!

    • @Dualex_Builds
      @Dualex_Builds  5 років тому +2

      Stacy Salinas I try my best to keep things simple

    • @amazongrows282
      @amazongrows282 5 років тому

      Totally agree! That’s what got him my subscription

    • @marilynwisbey9446
      @marilynwisbey9446 5 років тому

      Very good of you for sharing intelligently.😃

  • @Mr11Worcester
    @Mr11Worcester 3 роки тому

    Absolutely brilliant buddy, great idea and great work👍

  • @djfeitl8846
    @djfeitl8846 3 роки тому

    That’s a great idea! Thanks for showing how you put it together.

  • @JaiHind-bb8pj
    @JaiHind-bb8pj Рік тому

    By far the very best of the best bed design for a lengthwise space saving bed. Thanks.

  • @wrzlgummidge7663
    @wrzlgummidge7663 3 роки тому

    Nice build, thanks for sharing man. Best from UK

  • @aprilbaxter2578
    @aprilbaxter2578 4 роки тому

    I am enjoying going through your videos. Keep them coming.

  • @grannieannie1371
    @grannieannie1371 4 роки тому

    That is brilliant. So well done.

  • @Lotuslaful
    @Lotuslaful 4 роки тому

    Great design and execution/ explanation!
    Thanks

  • @toriamartan3295
    @toriamartan3295 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic,& yes thanks so much.Well done you.I'll check you site next.

  • @kristinradams7109
    @kristinradams7109 3 роки тому

    This is my favorite van life bed creation EVER! It's beautiful! Thanks and happy travels :)

  • @slco56
    @slco56 3 роки тому

    Inspiring design, so simple but effective.

  • @jeffquatman7883
    @jeffquatman7883 Рік тому

    Best I've seen for this purpose. May be just the ticket for my application and I agree with Gregory.

  • @silentxcure
    @silentxcure 5 років тому +2

    I’m so glad I found you before I bought my van.

  • @colleenthecatlady2344
    @colleenthecatlady2344 5 років тому

    You are soooooooo creative and talented!!!