Van Bed In A Drawer! How does it work?
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This was build idea to have a bed in that was a good size while keeping it out of the way when not in use. I think the concept worked out pretty well, I had a lot of people ask about a little more in depth video about How It Works, so here it is. Any more questions just leave them below.
Locking drawer slides: bit.ly/3gJQYEh
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ABOUT ME I grew up in a cabinet shop and was born to be a woodworker. In the past few years when work slowed in the custom cabinet industry, I converted a few friend's Vans and SUV's so they had more storage for adventuring, work, or just the weekend beach getaway. Before I knew it I had my own business making people's ideas come to life. I design and build all kinds of custom woodwork and vehicles here at my shop in Huntington Beach, California! Please email me solidwoodworx@gmail.com for more information. - Навчання та стиль
by far one of the best van beds ive seen
It’s really interesting...! I have to admit I’m not convinced I would be able to replicate the design if I wanted to. You do great work and have skills.
genius, given me an idea for my camper conversion im currently doing.
the idea is really REALLY clever, creative and original, but i would have put a narrow wood support ledge at the right height on the other side counters to support your clothes draws when they are fully extended out. the counter top that flips up would just lay ontop of them, giving you a platform for the mattress. no flip up counter, the sleeping platform has 4 (two doubled for 6) supports widthwise and both ways lengthwise. you already have everything there to do it. i think it would be sturdier, cleaner and simpler.
other than that, i really like the layout. so much excellent counter space!
great solution!
A word of caution: Heavy duty slides are rated for capacity but the load is critically dependent on how far apart the slides are mounted. Having researched numerous slides myself I can tell u that the load is reduced considerably when mounted any more than 40 to 60 inches apart. So at a guess (because I have no idea what your slides are rated at or what the recommended width rating is) I would say your slides are now at half load capacity at best. I would be very mindful of this and in the very least, never share this bed with someone else.
EDIT: I would suggest thinking about some form of additional bracing or support.
Looking Good!
Love the concept and craftsmanship. I have something similar, except my bed is hinged and folds onto the cabinet across my Sprinter, giving me that King Size. It's supported by my bench, cabinet and bench stool (made to fit across the center)
Sounds legit
Nice !
I wish I travel in home van camping ⛺️
Nice 👍
Pretty damn genius.
I love this. btw who the hell would give this a thumbs down !!
Very ingenious. Such a great idea.
thats a really sweet bed setup
Very clever design.
Great idea, great job!
This is nice I also like that Toyota 4 runner you built
Thanks man
Love love love this!
Nice design, do the locking tabs on the slides stay unlocked or unlocked based on where you set them? Can you unlock one side, then go unlock the other without the first one relocking?
No they only lock in or out
Great idea although I would still be tempted to add some small fold down legs at the corners. The drawer sliders may totally be strong enough and legs may not be needed but that load rating is for a fairly static load such as a 170 pound mannequin that doesn't move. With a 170# static load the drawer can be left extended or slid back and forth with no risk of failure. A 170 pound person moves around a lot and can momentarily apply dynamic forces which could substantially exceed the load rating of the sliders. Especially if climbing onto or off of the bed in the hallway area with the bed fully extended since most of those forces would be applied to one slider rather than being distributed evenly across the two sliders.
No problems yet mate
You could probably cut up an ambulance gurney At least in America they fold all the way down And when they come out the ambulance the legs pop up And support The Gurney That design is awesome to just suggestion I know you do it for a living and might make it more Lucrative for you not to pay for all that fabrication
Vw makes a van. Wall that slides out. They make a platform. That nolts to bed of van . if you are three season camping in national forest then roll out whole unit and a single tent to get out of heat and bugs. Your next option is hammock with bug screen. Costco makes 3 season down for $20 ea
Nice❣I kind of like the look of the foam pad. Also, could U use the pad on top as seating? That design is the best that I've seen and I've been looking at videos for over a year😍
Ya I kinda use it sometimes as seating.
Cool! What a great idea! We are starting a bus and I'm looking for ideas
Lucky! I've always wanted to build out a bus ☺️
Best bed system vs space that I have seen so far. Thanks
Love your vids!! You have some really great ideas! I wish you had a website
What would I need to put on the website?
How come the wall behind the bed isn’t insulated?
Havent gotten to it yet
Nice work. I guess you could also add more drawer slides (vertically) between the L brackets and wood in the middle if needed?
Dunno if I understand that?
Let me try and draw a picture in the most sophisticated of drawing tools:
[WWW] = wood
L = angle bracket
| = drawer slide
______ = aluminium top
Looking edge on to the middle of the bed platform:
_______________________________
[WWW] | L [WWW] | L
I think what he is trying to figure out is how to make it carry more weight !!! I used to be skinny but my thyroid went weird now trying to get back down. Don't want to have to rebuild just in case !!!
Stiil don't know if i get the concept your trying to explain sorry.
Solid Wood Worx ha sorry never mind, I was just saying you can put more drawer sliders under it if needed
What are you using to hold up the longboard? Is it adjustable to fit more boards?
It could he ya. I just screwed 4 eye bolts into roof and then a bungee across
What is the temperature situation like with the amount of insulation you have in that?
It doesn't get too hot actually!
Do you ever get any American made minivans to do? I would love to see what you can do with a Sienna, or a Dodge Caravan or something similar. I've been thinking of converting one of those, but can't decide on a configuration which will seem spacious yet have storage. I only need a single bed tho', so that's a plus. Sure would love to see you do one!
Have never converted a smaller van like that before
Did you ever consider a Murphy bed style setup? Like this too. “If” i ever get my van project going, i don’t want a permanent bed setup.
Nope cuz i need table space
what kind of wood are you using on the bed side? its especially lovely!
Its a pre built top from bunnings
👍Awesome. Great idea. A friend of mine has a drawer bed in her office in London & this is along the same idea as that concept. 💞
So you always have to clear the counter top every time you want to fold out the bed?
Yes unless u want everything to fall on your bed....
Solid Wood Worx is this for you or for a customer?
Its a van i own in Australia
Admire your imaginative solution ideal for your priority needs of your boarding life style. Personally I dont need that dominant amount of valuable space taken up with that type of storage. so having different lifestyle needs, ld obviously do it very differently. But that v.versatility is the v.beauty of a self build van conversion!! :)
Deb here: Nice job of the bed design. Where do you keep your pillow and blankets?
Underneath in a compartment
Wow brother, your channel is incredible. Stoked to have found you! Giving me all sorts of ideas for our currently occurring rebuild!
Infinite blessings,
Troy + Nicole
Glad to hear it!
Have you ever built a [Dodge Caravan] minivan conversion?
Never built a small family van before no
I don't understand why it needs to pull out, is it meant to be a double?
Yes
Nice work and looks costly, but I don't see how it's any different from any other slide out bed made of wood. They all have storage and can have drawers if so desired. ????
Usually most flip out or slide out with a leg to support it, this style doesn't have that extra leg or pieces you have to move into place.
Ahhh..... I didn't pick up on that. Either way, your work is wonderful! Very ingenious!
Hmm... maybe you overworked this solution? I think a simple wood frame couch/bed is pretty straightforward actually. It's probably best to have a breathable base or air space beneath the matress too, eg wood or slats. But some good ideas, I'll keep watching. At least you're original! London
Nice one. What if you want to have someone over for a sleepover? 😜
It can hold 300 lbs
Skinny chick's only !!! Ha !
hahah, well since the drawer guides only make up for half the bed that would mean that 300lbs can sit on that one side alone, the other side is a strong wood structure so easily another 300lbs.
Where to you store the foam for the additional space? I Only saw one piece of foam.
It all fits inside that drawer
This is a followup video showing what the first one did not. The first one showed that its a folding piece of foam, what you see when the counter top latches up is the part that sits on the extended shelf, while underneath it the part sitting above the drawers stays put.
Thank you for explaining this great idea, I knew on the first vid it was a good idea just needed to see more detail Thanks
was that at scarbough?
Snapper mate
I use an air mattress
is that Manly Beach?
Nah it was at snapper rocks
don't cut the mattress, just add trim work edging to the table to cover it and keep spills on the table and off the floor and sheets if you do it right
Is that indoor-outdoor carpet?
On the walls or ground?
Solid Wood Worx on the floor.
Oh haha its just some astro turf
Do you ever feel like a hamburger patty on a grill? Lol.. jk Dude. Good on ya. Hope you are having an amazing life. Sending you love. 🤗🌸💕🌸
It looks great. It's a great use of space. But there is no way that bed is comfortable.
I'm still looking for a great comfortable bed, without it taking up to much space, or having only a single function.
I notice you didn't show how you get in and out of the bed.
Probably because you CAN'T without breaking the drawer system.
The runners might be OK for a 125kg load but not for you to sit on the front corner when you get in.
Don't put anything sharp under it, you want a soft landing.
Been sleeping on it for a year man no problems thanks for your concern
Coke is a hell of a drug- Rick James
Like your ideas but the camera you use distorts the video. It’s never straight always at an angle. Otherwise great work on layout.
It's a GoPro
Why does everyone put their beds (and therefore their heads) on the road side of the van, right where when some drunk smashes into you they can smash your head and body and kill you? Doesnt anyone think it is a smarter idea to sleep curb side where if someone sideswipes you all that happens is some metal gets deformed, and not your brain pan?
It is curbside cuz im in Australia!
Good point if you're in the USA.
Why showcase something you have not worked the bugs out of first.
Looks like you built yourself a coffin.
Thinking ahead mate