Our Truck Bed Drawers Build (Easy, Simple & Removable!)

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  • @MagellanandGreyhound
    @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +8

    For those interested, this was our original truck tour video we made.
    ua-cam.com/video/7cVUwynlbfU/v-deo.html
    And this is what we pack in them
    ua-cam.com/video/hR66UQ7u4HA/v-deo.html
    Hope you all find whatever way you can to travel and explore in your adventures.

  • @FranciscoHernandez-vm7qn
    @FranciscoHernandez-vm7qn Рік тому +6

    Maybe a series of felt pad glued to the bottom will let them slide better

  • @chessward4832
    @chessward4832 15 днів тому +1

    Very impressive & inspiring! Super job, guys! 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @Tuftsedge1
    @Tuftsedge1 3 роки тому +16

    A buddy of mine built drawers like this for his work van.he glued strips of Formica to the bottom of the drawers and the bottom of the inside of the cabinet so they would slide on each other.very slippery.worked great.👍🏻

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +3

      That’s pretty clever! It’s pretty amazing what people come up with. We’ve probably watched hundreds of truck / van builds. I never get bored

  • @AdventureMuse
    @AdventureMuse 4 роки тому +10

    Genius! I love that you can remove it when you don’t need it. So smart.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +2

      Exactly! We don’t live in it. Just vacations and weekend getaways. That is a small portion of any given year. And thank you!

  • @bobbylolimg1928
    @bobbylolimg1928 3 роки тому +6

    I like yours the best of all the videos I've watched

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      Wow thank you! Very much appreciated. We know there’s a lot of builds out there (we’ve watched them too). Our goal was to show a simple design that anyone can build, because we definitely can’t build much else 🤣

  • @rootssixtysix
    @rootssixtysix 3 роки тому +13

    Finally, a drawer system that is removable. Since my overlanding rig is also my daily driver, as well as a farm truck, I need to use my bed to haul normal things more times than I need to carry camp items. This helps greatly, thanks.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      That’s great! We are in the same boat. Camping is just some of the time, so it was important for us to be able to remove this. Glad we could help!

  • @kimberlyjohnson8846
    @kimberlyjohnson8846 Рік тому +2

    Nice and easy build. I'd probably make one drawer shorter to add some sort of counter space for my stove, food prep and table area. I'd also add hinge wear so I could prop it open to get my stuff out.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  Рік тому +3

      Are you camping solo? We’ve seen some interesting builds people make where they split the bed to do just that from the inside. We always used our tailgate and our little foldable table to cook given the space we take up as humans lol

  • @madcratebuilder
    @madcratebuilder 3 роки тому +4

    Great job, bed drawers are really the best wat to store your gear I have used in 50 years. Add a topper and you have a bedroom.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      We have so much gear depending on our trips too. Hiking, kayaking, etc. Our attitude was leave no space unfilled lol. We have never called it a bedroom, that's a great way to describe it!

  • @changchung
    @changchung 3 роки тому +4

    I wish watch this video before. Today we just get some wood in home depot. A may have to come back. You give me others ideas. Thanks for the video.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      I’m glad we gave you ideas. There’s so many different ways you can set this up for yourselves. It’s a labor of love!

  • @HUNG999
    @HUNG999 4 роки тому +4

    You skillfully make a drawer bed for the truck

  • @bobflagg1901
    @bobflagg1901 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your experience. This is what I want to do. My wife and I just retired and we are hikers, kayakers and cyclists. (Well my wife is, I still trying to big up my legs to keep up with her, LOL!). I will be watching all of your videos to get some great ideas. Thank you again!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +2

      That’s great! And you are very welcome! I’m so happy for you both. We always say that there are some places you can get to only by kayaking. We enjoy hiking and biking too, but kayaking is really special. We hope to have some really good videos this summer when we do all five Great Lakes. are you going to be going on a massive road trip to celebrate retirement? 😁

  • @anoshya
    @anoshya Рік тому +3

    I used floor based drawer rollers with ball bearings..very easy to pull out..however they were quite expensive..did a very good job

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  Рік тому +1

      I wish we had the foresight to think of that haha. Thankfully we don’t load the drawers up too crazy, but those would make it easier!

  • @GladysandKenny
    @GladysandKenny 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks look pretty simple!!! It's a good thing my dad is a contractor. Because we are not good builders lol.Thanks for sharing. It

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      Haha if you don’t know how to do something, know someone who does!

  • @nalolc6045
    @nalolc6045 2 роки тому +1

    Wow thank you for the simple yet thorough explanation, to include what can go wrong.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +1

      Glad to help! We aren’t experts, but we wanted to show it can be done.

  • @jakobcampbell3837
    @jakobcampbell3837 Рік тому +1

    I know this is an old video, but I plan to do this for work on my sierra, great video and thanks for details.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! We are glad it is still relevant. It is definitely old, but the idea is even older haha. We watched a ton of videos from 2013-14 when we were building ours. Good luck on your build!

  • @djcallagy
    @djcallagy 3 роки тому +24

    Good job. One suggestion. Get some paraffin wax bars ( hdwr store) and thoroughly rub it all over the bottom of the drawers. Also inside your cabinet bottom as much as possible. Old carpenter trick. My truck drawers are plywood on plywood. Once left the tailgate down and they slid right out with all my tools :) have fun

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +3

      That’s a great idea, thanks! We’re clearly not experts on anything 😆. Hopefully the tool sliding incident didn’t turn too out too bad for you? That sounds like an ordeal.

  • @houstonsheltonbees814
    @houstonsheltonbees814 5 місяців тому +2

    I know this is a older video but you asked LoL. Beeswax is the best option for wood on wood drawers, for helping them slide without issues. Just rubbing it onto the wood will let them glide easily. Great video, thanks

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  5 місяців тому +3

      Haha an oldie but goodie. As you saw, we were pretty bare bones. Thanks for the tips! They’re good for everyone.

  • @TravelersParadise
    @TravelersParadise 3 роки тому +2

    This is a great step by step tutorial on building a truck bed. My dad used to be a Carpenter and was really good at making modern for Michah style furniture for bedrooms, kitchens and dining rooms.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Wow, thanks! You found one of our deep cuts - no pun intended. This was definitely a labor of love. I wouldn't say we're carpenters, but we have some skill ahaha.

    • @TravelersParadise
      @TravelersParadise 3 роки тому +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound it ended up coming out really good and even managed to add some drawers 💯

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      @@TravelersParadise the drawers make it 😁

  • @paulvalachovic6393
    @paulvalachovic6393 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks. Just what I needed to see!

  • @JimmyJames-om2uw
    @JimmyJames-om2uw 11 місяців тому +3

    Extremely well communicated video👍. Great job

  • @jdouglaswilhelm6301
    @jdouglaswilhelm6301 3 роки тому +1

    I like the reuse of materials, the simplicity of the design and the icing on the cake was the custom storage bins that can be accessed while in the sleeping mode.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      That was the idea! We like to reuse anything we can and while we’re somewhat handy, we like to keep things simple and functional. Glad you enjoyed

  • @jasonpfister3629
    @jasonpfister3629 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing this. My truck bed is only 5.5’ but I am hoping to modify the length to fit.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +3

      You're welcome! Are you going to be solo? It's a lot easier to sleep in a smaller bed when there's only one person :)

  • @TerryX2Explore
    @TerryX2Explore 3 роки тому +1

    We have just decided to go full-time with our tent and this will work perfectly for us. There will be times when we will need to sleep in the truck without losing storage so thanks so much!!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Awesome! We aren’t full timers, but we learned the hard way (Key West tent fail) that versatility is not only super helpful but should be the floor, not the ceiling. Have a great time in your travels! We have a few years before we can do it

    • @TerryX2Explore
      @TerryX2Explore 3 роки тому +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound We have 18 months but have been planning for 5 years - it is getting harder and harder to wait! LOL Maybe we will meet on the road!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      Planning is key and that last period of waiting is always tough. In 20 months - fully acclimated - you’ll have a different lilt in your voices! 😁

  • @matthewsmuts6050
    @matthewsmuts6050 3 роки тому +3

    SO much better than all of the overly complicated builds in overly produced videos by millenials who are overly proud of themselves. Totally works without the hours (days) of time needed for more elaborate but not much more functional setups or the need for specialty tools. We don't all have a bunch of spare time and a fully outfitted shop. Love it!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! For us, it’s partially because we don’t consider ourselves to be building experts and partially because we believe simple is usually better. Fancy can be reserved for other things. Functional is the goal. Hasn’t failed us yet!

  • @HipShot4
    @HipShot4 2 роки тому +1

    Great instructional video.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! We tried to explain as much we could without being able to rebuild it 😁

  • @newmexicojoe5443
    @newmexicojoe5443 3 роки тому +4

    I'm a guy that love to fabricate, build, design, and recycle/repurpose materials. There are quite a few of these truck bed builds here. Most copy each other using glides with 1" square tubing and bearings. You didn't do that here, of course, but I'm surprised that I haven't seen anyone use old glide rails from an overhead garage door. That would be simple and cheap. You could likely find the parts for free.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      That’s a great idea! I used to install garage doors many years ago. People always get new rails with new door installations so yes, those are probably easy to find. To be honest, we were just going for as simple as possible. We figured we could always add on if needed.

  • @bryansonnet2454
    @bryansonnet2454 3 роки тому +2

    Great job! I'm working on finishing mine , doing the sides, then carpet.

  • @floodedcuts101
    @floodedcuts101 4 роки тому +5

    Looking forward to this x

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +3

      Oh wow, you’re back! Did you delete your old channel? I noticed it vanished on my feed and I tried to find and you were both gone.

    • @floodedcuts101
      @floodedcuts101 4 роки тому +3

      @@MagellanandGreyhound yeah ... new year...new us.. starting over. This time with a little more satire and we will get around to the rest of the counties. Stay tuned! X x x 🤝

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +3

      @@floodedcuts101 well, welcome back! No shame in starting anew. Love satire. 😉

  • @brucemoller7012
    @brucemoller7012 6 місяців тому +1

    I’ve built heavy drawers over the years and a good low cost ‘runner’ I have used is a couple of strips of ‘Laminex’. Which is a brand name here in Australia. It’s just the surface that was normally used on most cabinet tops. e.g. on your drawers I would use probably 2 @ 2” wide strips the full length under the drawer. Glued to the drawer and matching on the base. As it is really hard, this makes a long wearing sliding capability.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  6 місяців тому +1

      That’s a great idea, thank you. I just googled it and it says it’s similar to polytec, also an Australian brand.

  • @surfrealtor
    @surfrealtor 9 місяців тому +1

    Really cool guys! I watch a lot of different types of build out videos and its great to see the simple approach. I might just go with something really similar on the next one!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  9 місяців тому +3

      I don't think we'd have been able to make something complicated! 😂 But we do believe in simple. Last thing you want on a weekend away or a road trip is to be bogged down by the complexities of a setup. Been there done that!

  • @db477
    @db477 3 роки тому +1

    to help with slide, try a little grease, great vid, Thank you

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you as well D B! These labors of love are always works in progress. And glad you enjoyed!

  • @tacticalstoner881
    @tacticalstoner881 3 роки тому +2

    Most simple and straight forward build I've seen yet! You guys are ingenious!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! We may not be carpenters, but we pride ourselves on our simplicity!

  • @brianszakacs3424
    @brianszakacs3424 Рік тому +1

    Love your build! I used formica strips instead of slides, and paste wax helps the drawer slide easier.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! We won’t take too much credit. Just a hodgepodge of ideas from years ago on UA-cam 😁. We’ve heard from many that they use wax. That makes sense. Is yours for two people or solo?

    • @brianszakacs3424
      @brianszakacs3424 Рік тому +2

      @@MagellanandGreyhound , Its just for me, it's a shortbed so I have to sleep at an angle! Lol!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  Рік тому +3

      @@brianszakacs3424 still a place to sleep!

  • @freeidaho-videos
    @freeidaho-videos 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo! I salute the bin system, since it is ultimately adjustable, unlike stationary dividers.
    I have used bee's wax on drawer slides in antique furniture, just like they did "back in the day."
    I'd recommend a polyurethane finish on the top of the drawer frame, and side storage.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      A few people have told us about beeswax. Just curious, are you using your setup to sleep/camp, or more tool storage? We’ve never had any issues sliding it, but it seems like many do. Also thank you!

    • @freeidaho-videos
      @freeidaho-videos 3 роки тому

      @@MagellanandGreyhound I have used bee's wax on drawer slides in antique furniture, just like they did "back in the day."

  • @dbrowngaming7583
    @dbrowngaming7583 3 роки тому +3

    I'm looking to make a similar system like yours but was really surprised to see your is working so well without runners! I might give this idea a go but still not sure, thanks for your video

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      We were surprised too! I’m thinking between not ever loading it up too insanely, a plastic bedliner, good handles, and not making the drawers too snug, we’ve never had an issue. People do all sorts of stuff, paraffin wax, gliders etc. I’m sure you’ll find what works for you. For us, we prefer simple.

    • @dbrowngaming7583
      @dbrowngaming7583 3 роки тому +2

      @@MagellanandGreyhound I did some more research and saw that long runners cost way too much money. So this concept will do 😃 I just hope my 60l fridge (20kg)at the beginning of the drawer will not stop everything from moving smoothly! But only 1 way to find out. Thanks for the helpful vid

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      That’s actually the best place to put it. We always try to put heavier things up front. You have less drawer to pull out 😊. I’m sure it will work out fine.

    • @dbrowngaming7583
      @dbrowngaming7583 3 роки тому +2

      @@MagellanandGreyhound thats actually really comforting to know I was already worrying about this! Thanks for letting me know, I'll start building soon with a bit more peaceful of mind 👍

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      @@dbrowngaming7583 if you build the drawers first, you can always stick it in the bed with the fridge and test it out too 😊

  • @zentkatana
    @zentkatana Рік тому +1

    Such an awesome video. This build is perfect for me and the wife so we followed it to a T and had amazing results! Thank you so much h for the great instructions and amazing ideas!
    Still deciding what kind of hardware to use and the face plate for the drawers

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  Рік тому +1

      We just read this aloud together. You just made our day. We are so glad it worked out! It was very difficult to make this video given that we had already made it. Where are you going to take it for its maiden voyage? 😁

  • @biblesupportsflatearth5945
    @biblesupportsflatearth5945 3 роки тому +1

    Great and easy job, thanks!!

  • @CelticPaths4k
    @CelticPaths4k 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing job my friends! I love the way you improve the space with the drawers. Perfect for your wonderful adventures

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much! It is finite space, so you really have to use every bit you can! This thing has given us the chance to do some amazing adventures!

  • @the_hippe
    @the_hippe 3 роки тому +2

    awesome build! doing a single drawer/half bed version with plywood, but most likely copying your side drawer things, those are sweet lol nice vid!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Awesome! Yes I’d have done that for the solo trips I take. Definitely more roomy! And copy away! Space is space lol

  • @sherrymuzykazekestravels6793
    @sherrymuzykazekestravels6793 3 роки тому +1

    Very cool and simple design!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! That was the idea. We aren't that skilled beyond this! :)

  • @strykern8r
    @strykern8r 9 місяців тому +1

    A friend of mine built a similar setup a few years ago except he had 2x4s fitted into the slots on both sides of the truck bed. Each 2x4 was held in with just one pin going through the top of the platform, which allowed him to very quickly and easily remove it whenever he wasn't camping

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  9 місяців тому +1

      That is ingenious! It was a little bit of a chore to remove between uses for us. I feel like the ability to travel easily (and comfortably) is the gatekeeper to having fun. It's different for everyone, but once you find that way to do it, there's nothing but open road. 😀

  • @firemedcop
    @firemedcop 4 роки тому +5

    Got a couple of good ideas from you guys I’ll let you know when mine is done 😃

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +2

      Definitely! This was our 2.0, but nothing wrong with a 3.0 either! Let us know!

  • @evandre02
    @evandre02 3 роки тому +1

    This is a great video thank you so much

  • @carypeaden4147
    @carypeaden4147 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice build.

  • @OpenRoad4Two
    @OpenRoad4Two 4 роки тому +6

    This was an awesome build! Great use of materials and the design is great!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you! We know a lot of people think this might be hard to build, but we are not carpenters or experts. We tried to keep it simple, because we just want a nice place to sleep and fit our gear when we travel :)

    • @OpenRoad4Two
      @OpenRoad4Two 4 роки тому +2

      @@MagellanandGreyhound shows that with some elbow grease and some time you can do it. Giving us some great ideas for Sake!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +3

      Yes definitely. We are not craftspeople either, but this was way better living out of a Toyota Corolla with a tent.

  • @SophisticatedRedneckery
    @SophisticatedRedneckery 3 роки тому +2

    Great build! We have a vid just like it and it’s amazing how much people love these videos.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks, I’ll check it out! Dude, you aren’t joking! We kick ourselves for not only waiting years to make this video, but showing our adventures in it as well. We watched these years ago for ideas, but we thought we were weird, and everyone who sees us go in the back thinks we’re weird lol.

  • @storiesoverstuff
    @storiesoverstuff 3 роки тому +2

    We just started our own build similar to this. We opted to keep the sides open but we like your side cubbies and may build some in the future.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +3

      Awesome! Our original build didn’t have sides, but it was also hastily thrown together. We were throwing kayak paddles etc underneath and using a crowbar to grab containers. If we were both short, we could throw a queen in this and be done, but headroom is important too. No truck build is perfect for any one or two people lol

    • @storiesoverstuff
      @storiesoverstuff 3 роки тому +2

      @@MagellanandGreyhound Headroom was the most important for us which is why we chose a Leer 122. We didn't like the price or the 4 week build time but we're happy with our decision. Best of luck!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      @@storiesoverstuff absolutely. I think we had to wait 5 or 6 weeks for ours at the time too. Never skimp on what you want. The wait is definitely worth it. Have fun!

  •  3 роки тому +2

    Buen vídeo,gracias.

  • @fishingismydrug1
    @fishingismydrug1 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job!
    Put finishing paste/wax on the drawer bottoms/top of the floors. No need for pvc, rollers, bearings, glide strips, etc.

  • @firemedcop
    @firemedcop 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks guys

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Jeff! Hopefully you get some good ideas, and can give us some good ones too! We are not craftspeople LOL

  • @mulespur4806
    @mulespur4806 3 роки тому +2

    It’s great that you use re-purposed lumber, And by the way that’s a great build I’m going to use this for my build. Love your videos!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      We always try to reuse everything. Easier said than done but it’s nice when we can. Let us know how it goes, and thank you!

  • @1sailmike
    @1sailmike 3 роки тому +2

    I love the simplicity of your build. Driving off-road causes the bed of the truck to flex and twist. I want to build a raised floor like yours to hide a water tank and grey tank. Is not bolting to the truck bed the best way to prevent damage to the floor and cabinets bolted to it?

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you! To be honest, I don’t know the answer to your question. I know others have bolted theirs down and haven’t heard of any issues. For us, ours was tight enough but just loose enough for play that we never noticed any damage. Would love to hear/see about how you put water/gray tanks in! That sounds ambitious but wonderful of it works out

  • @RuggedMile
    @RuggedMile 4 роки тому +5

    Excellent DIY build! I remember looking at a tool storage system like this for my pickup a few years back and it was well over $1000! This is pretty much that! Great job explaining everything about the project!👍

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +4

      Thank you! We looked at a few of those too before building this and it was just too expensive and too fancy honestly. You have to make this tailored to your own needs I think

    • @ReSprout
      @ReSprout 3 роки тому +4

      For us, the main issue with that system (which will remain nameless! LOL), was that we couldn't easily remove it, and it was actually too tall (we wanted as much head room as possible). Also, I am hopeless treehugger and the idea of putting all that plastic in the landfill afterwards made me ill! -Greyhound

    • @ggray4481
      @ggray4481 2 роки тому +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound This looks great! That pricey nameless system also weighs between 200 and 230lb. What do think your DIY system weighs (without gear in it)? I'm betting less...

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +2

      @@ggray4481 Good question. I am not good at estimating weight and of course everything feels heavier than it actually it is. Maybe 150 pounds? I'd say 100 without the drawers

  • @costat9995
    @costat9995 4 роки тому +3

    You guys did an awesome work on that!!!! Respect ✊ I am jealous of your creativity 😊👏

  • @master6676
    @master6676 Рік тому +1

    Just a idea I am going to try. I am going to put 4 or 5 disposable cutting board sheets on the bottom of the drawers with glue. just a little slipperier.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  Рік тому +1

      That’s a good idea. We had no issues sliding ours unless we made them too heavy. Which was sometimes too often 😁

  • @VitalyPolovin
    @VitalyPolovin 3 роки тому +2

    I used candle wax to help with the sliding on one of my other projects. This is a good design, but I'm going to think of a way to fold/stack the whole thing near the front in order to use the bed for stuff and without needing a garage to store this.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +3

      Candle wax definitely helps! We didn’t need it for this. That’s an interesting dilemma though. I’m thinking - if I wanted something to stack due to lack of storage - maybe make two platforms, half the size and with half sized drawers? And when I need to make room I lift the back half atop the front half and push to the rear? Just brainstorming.

  • @lotuslightheart
    @lotuslightheart 3 роки тому +1

    This was the best truck platform video I've seen. Im impressed and inspired. Now where do you get all this free wood? haha.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! It was a labor of love. And lol - I assure you the wood was not free. We have a dozen garden beds and trellises in our yard and just had this fairly substantial wood supply afterwards, so we just used that. I would not be wanting to buy wood right now!

  • @ConnorRickey
    @ConnorRickey 2 роки тому +2

    Great build! Does it not shift forward and back while you drive? Looking to do this on my Tacoma! Thanks!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you! No, I think it’s too heavy (because of the drawers)! I suspect if we made it smaller, it could move, but it’s a pretty snug fit. Good luck with the Tacoma!

  • @jeromemingus6190
    @jeromemingus6190 8 місяців тому +1

    merci !

  • @MrGaborseres
    @MrGaborseres 3 роки тому +1

    Love this video👍
    Super helpful 👏👏👏👍

  • @armadilloadventures-letsro4055
    @armadilloadventures-letsro4055 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much!! We wanted to build a removable setup as well and you definitely inspired our build! We ended up using birch plywood and it ended up pretty heavy, but we like how it turned out! We’ll see how well its holds up! Thanks again!!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      Oh wow, awesome! We are glad we could help in some way. We found that plywood is usually heavier than solid wood, but if there's two of you, it isn't that awful right? It depends on how often you remove it I guess? 😂 It'll hold up fine! Happy adventuring!

  • @richardstogre6805
    @richardstogre6805 2 роки тому +1

    Have you ever tried to adapt a truck tent to fit above this drawer build? Thanks

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +1

      I can’t remember the brand, but we do have a truck tent extension. It’s like a tall foyer into the cap. It takes forever to setup so we only use when at a place we know we’ll be for awhile.

  • @hildarendon663
    @hildarendon663 7 днів тому +1

    ❤😂🎉... I'm going to n build one too. The bed will be a sit up bed. But, I want a sink, toilet. & shower. Shelving through the truck for my books.

  • @stevecebulski9091
    @stevecebulski9091 2 роки тому +3

    You can take your drawer pull off : using the same holes : and add another pull : use one hole move pull to the left adding a hole for the pull : then add new pull to the right : reusing second hole and add another hole for the new pull on right

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +1

      If I’m visualizing correctly, I can see this being a much easier and stable pull. Never thought of that

  • @TravelwithSuri
    @TravelwithSuri 4 роки тому +2

    Wow, this is really some series and excellent work! I am amazed to see how you managed to get that much storage space with the brilliant idea! Definitely this will make your road trip more enjoyable and you can carry literally a single BR of items..) Excellent work! 😊👍

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you! We have so much gear. It definitely helps to have a place fit food and etc for longer trips!

  • @terrylkleier4311
    @terrylkleier4311 3 роки тому +2

    HMWP makes a great slide material in 1/4 inch thickness 1 1/2 inch wide on each side of the bottom

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      Oh cool, just looked it up. Looks like it could double in some sense as insulation too.

  • @andreafalcon504
    @andreafalcon504 3 роки тому +5

    How did you get the two 1x12 boards to stay together for the drawers? Glue?
    Awesome build btw!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      No glue used at all. Just screws! And thank you.

    • @iamtmckendry
      @iamtmckendry 3 роки тому

      Hello! :)

    • @juliegimbel927
      @juliegimbel927 Рік тому

      How did you screw the side by side boards together to make screw disappear? Seems tricky

  • @uselesstutorials1153
    @uselesstutorials1153 3 роки тому +2

    Really nice setup guys 😮 really inspiring again 😎😁

  • @fyrstwaffen8952
    @fyrstwaffen8952 3 роки тому +1

    LIKED AND SUBBED YOUR CHANNEL, AWESOME IDEAS FOR CAMPING IN YOUR PICK-UP...

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you! We will pretty much come up with any reason to get outside :)

  • @DKINTHEWILD
    @DKINTHEWILD 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the ideas I just finished up with my version of your set up. Only one issue where do I get those side rail beer holders there perfect I've tried typing in every posable description I can think of and nothing like those come up please help me from wasting any more spilt beer. Thanks guys

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      The good news is we linked this in our original truck tour video. - amzn.to/2J5IgU4 - the bad news is it looks like they’re temporarily unavailable. But it should give you a good idea on what they’re called to maybe search for other types. Spilled beer no more!

  • @l.leland9528
    @l.leland9528 10 місяців тому +1

    Would it be possible to get a link for the mattress that worked for you? Too many options out there! Thanks so much for this video... I'm going to try to build it!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  10 місяців тому +1

      It is - shepherdsdream.com/ - this was very expensive, be forewarned. We had to have it custom made to be slightly smaller to fit into the truck. For us though it was a good investment because when not traveling we used it in a guest bedroom in our house and later in our camper. There are many options and most stink lol. Beds aren’t comfortable, don’t quite fit right etc. we figured if we had to sleep in a truck bed, we deserved a good bed. Hope this helps!

  • @jessarellanes6648
    @jessarellanes6648 3 роки тому +1

    I need to build one

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Unless you’re in a rush, wait until the price of wood goes down! 😂

  • @sambarjack
    @sambarjack 3 роки тому +4

    Great video ! I might have missed this, but did you use a stop for the drawers from sliding all the way out and falling incase we forget to stop?

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you! And no, we didn’t. Part of our reason why not is that as we pull the drawer out farther, it weighs down on a slight angle off the tailgate, and so it will get caught underneath the slight lip of the opening. Granted, if we really wanted to yank it out, it will! A stop wouldn’t hurt, that’s for sure, but we never had an issue.

  • @FG_Manos
    @FG_Manos 3 роки тому +4

    This is cool. I have a 95 Ram w/club cab, 6.5' bed. Do you happen to know if your build would fit my truck? Also, is the box bottom required for increased stability? Trying to get a sense if I can get away without having a bottom to the box. My bed is plastic lined, so I figure sliding the drawers in and out should be no problem.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +3

      It’s a customizable build so I wouldn’t see why not. RAM bed lengths haven’t changed much over the years. It’s all about whether you feel like you have enough room lol. We built the box bottoms for the stability, yes. Our first version did not and we always felt like it was going to collapse. The big plus to not building a bottom was the build was in pieces and could be removed by one person - this build takes two people. Or the Hulk LOL.

    • @FG_Manos
      @FG_Manos 3 роки тому +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound Thanks! This is all super helpful. Going to figure out how I want it and plan it out. Let you know how it goes!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      @@FG_Manos no problem! No one idea is the best either. You have to make it work for you. UA-cam is filled with great ideas. 😊

  • @kevinm.1698
    @kevinm.1698 11 місяців тому

    Very nice. Do the drawers slide on the tailgate? I have barn doors. Any ideas on how to make the drawers if I don't have a tailgate? Thank You.

  • @larryhawes8295
    @larryhawes8295 3 роки тому +1

    Nice and simple thanks. Where did you get the mattress? Size? thanks

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      I think the company was called shepherds dream. Pricey because it was custom. Maybe 4 inches short of a true queen size mattress. And thank you!

    • @larryhawes8295
      @larryhawes8295 3 роки тому +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound THANK YOU for the response!! Gathering ideas currently and am single but seeing that bed just made me want to crawl in.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      @@larryhawes8295 no problem! Definitely prioritize comfort! That bed is just a custom version of the one in our house. Nothing like sleeping on the same bed on the road like at home!

  • @lupemancias7724
    @lupemancias7724 3 роки тому +5

    Love the simplicity and how it is removable. Curious why the 1x’s instead of plywood?

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks! That was the goal. We use the truck besides camping so this was our solution. As for the 1x’s, it’s just what we had hanging around in the wood shop. Definitely made for a solid bottom to the drawers, which was needed!

  • @wardmaxwell9078
    @wardmaxwell9078 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for information where did you get the mattress?

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      I think the company was called Shepherds Dream. It was pricey though because it was custom. But it’s our main bed at home too.

  • @carolefey7741
    @carolefey7741 2 роки тому +2

    How did you get power to the bed of the truck?

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +2

      Technically speaking, no idea! 😁 Our mechanic ran a line from our main battery to the back with an automatic shutoff. We bring one of those portable battery jumps in case. Hope that helps but sorry if it didn’t

  • @akbychoice
    @akbychoice 3 роки тому +1

    Teflon or uhmw tape on the bottom will aid in the slide.

  • @moneynfast
    @moneynfast 3 роки тому +1

    New subscriber l like the build of your setup, but l am not good at building any wood work. I would have to hire a carpenter for that. Good job.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you! To be honest, we don’t feel we are great at woodwork either, but comfort levels are different. My dad is a carpenter and if he lived nearby he could have built this for us in 1/100th of the time. 😂😂😂

  • @alanvxz
    @alanvxz Рік тому +2

    What’s the thickness of the timber for the drawers?

  • @steviewilliams482
    @steviewilliams482 3 роки тому +1

    Im going to go with oak slides! 6 1 1/2 thick pieces per drawer

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      That sounds awesome! Interested to know how you finish the oak (if at all).

  • @bayleyjunes
    @bayleyjunes 3 роки тому +2

    Love this!! Do you think the drawers will hold up without the tailgate? currently building out an SUV!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      By the tailgate - do you mean the drawers underneath? Not an actual truck tailgate right? If so, the platform should hold up no problem whatsoever. Our first iteration had no drawers, or a bottom, but we didn’t screw anything and it was rickety LOL. It was meant to be temporary.

    • @bayleyjunes
      @bayleyjunes 3 роки тому +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound yeah i meant does your trucks tailgate happen to hold up the drawers when pulled out? We will likely create a support leg for the drawers either way, but i was curious if that had something to do with the drawers being so sturdy when pulled out!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      @@bayleyjunes oh I understand now. Yes the tailgate holds it fine. By the time the drawers reach their end, the weight of gravity will angle them up a bit and they’ll catch inside the bed platform. Unless you pull the drawers totally out, then gravity will set in LOL. If you’re pulling out of an SUV, I’d do a support leg of some kind then

    • @bayleyjunes
      @bayleyjunes 3 роки тому +2

      @@MagellanandGreyhound thank you for your response! Yeah we don't have a tailgate on our expedition so we will be looking for some type of extra support just incase.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +1

      @@bayleyjunes no problem and good luck!

  • @juliab5205
    @juliab5205 3 роки тому +2

    I'm curious if this could still be done with the drawers if you used PVC pipe? I wanted to but then decided on wood because of attaching drawer slides, but if drawer slides are not needed i'm curious if it could still be done with a PVC frame, and the top plywood would cover it as well as the drawer fronts could cover the front part so you wouldn't see it. Just an idea, would love to hear your thoughts!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      We haven’t done that, but I don’t see why that wouldn’t work. There were a few other comments on this video or our ones where people said they did that. I think the biggest issue for us was always weight (and keeping it simple). If things got to heavy we may have went with pipe, slides, paraffin wax under the drawers. But it works fine because of the plastic bedliner lol

  • @charlieciernia9189
    @charlieciernia9189 4 роки тому +2

    What kind of mattress do you use?

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +1

      It's a wool mattress. The one thing we splurged on because we needed it thinner but comfortable. We got ours custom made at shepherdsdream.com/ I believe. Definitely pricey.

  • @emilyrosenberger3098
    @emilyrosenberger3098 2 роки тому +1

    Where did yall get that roll up mattress

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +1

      Shepherd's Dream in Oregon. Just a warning, it was not cheap. We have one for our bed at home too, so we ordered a custom size one that we use in the cap and camper. If it’s comfortable at home, why not when we travel? 😁

  • @retrohit8933
    @retrohit8933 2 роки тому +1

    Can I ask what kind of mattress topper or bed you are using?

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +1

      I forget the name of the company, but it's a wool mattress. We use it both with the cap and our slide-in camper. It's the bed we have in our house as our main bed too. Super comfy, but I remember being a little pricey.

  • @MountainRoots
    @MountainRoots 4 роки тому +7

    I may or may not be stealing some ideas here ;)

  • @kufdog16
    @kufdog16 2 роки тому +1

    do you have a list of the lumber you purchased for this?

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +1

      Unfortunately no, I’m sorry, we don’t have the cut list. I wish we had kept track but we made the video after it was done by many a year 🙂. We had a decent amount of the lumber sitting around too so it’s not like a receipt would help either

  • @philrebekah4286
    @philrebekah4286 3 роки тому +1

    How thick is your mattress?
    Cheers!!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      I think it’s minimum four inches, max six. It’s been pretty used at this point 😆

  • @benjirentz7391
    @benjirentz7391 3 роки тому +1

    Where did you get the plastic bins that are in the drawers

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +3

      We got them from a farm/farmers market that were getting rid of them. I’m not sure where you would buy, but some kind of agricultural pan / fruit tray is probably the term. They collapse when not in use if that helps too.

  • @TheSkidds
    @TheSkidds 2 роки тому +2

    Just additional advice, for more support on the drawers themselves, take a 4 by 4 post, cut a piece off thats the same size as the inside. Next cut the 4 by 4 diagonally in half. This will allow a lof more support for the corners. Incase you have heavy items in the drawers!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  2 роки тому +1

      That’s a great idea. And doesn’t seem too complicated. We have definitely made it a bit heavy at times.

  • @sadmanthenonexistent6833
    @sadmanthenonexistent6833 3 роки тому +2

    Did you guys get this bed arrangement idea from Mav....

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      No, but that is flattering! Just looked him up. We watched a ton of videos about five years ago when we built this. Don’t remember which, but that’s where we got our ideas.

  • @Intel626
    @Intel626 3 роки тому +1

    How long is your truck bed?

  • @wendingourway
    @wendingourway 4 роки тому +3

    Hmmm...not saying, but I just may have to "steal" some of your ideas...lol...summer is coming!

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +3

      Steal away! We watched videos 5 years ago with the same mindset lol

  • @garyaaron8425
    @garyaaron8425 3 роки тому +3

    This is by far and away the best video for bed storage I've seen and exactly how I prefer to build. There are true craftsmans out there and the following url is one of them where I'll steal his sliding mechanism, but utilize your plan. His video is: ua-cam.com/video/d-BWmPaBfjQ/v-deo.html
    And he uses 1x4 3/16inch UHMW plastic to make the drawers slide smoothly. From what he said, it's wear-resistant, low-friction, and self-lubricating. Great job and like another fellow stated, I'll be stealing this too. Thank you very much. Oh, I'll be stealing your air conditioner too. I live in CO, but we travel to Utah a ton and it's a teeny bit hot in the summer. Thanks again and happy adventuring.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you Gary. Steal away! I remember when we were building this years ago and watching so many videos. No one video was exactly what we wanted. There’s no one build perfect for everyone, but there is a perfect build out there when you combine all the great ideas for yourself. Good luck! We’ll be out in Colorado Utah Arizona this fall finally to visit the national parks

    • @garyaaron8425
      @garyaaron8425 3 роки тому +1

      @@MagellanandGreyhound That is wonderful to hear. We're waiting for Spring and Summer here....got some snow last night and the kiddos and I are stuck indoors...hopefully soon enough we'll be out there

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  3 роки тому +2

      @@garyaaron8425 ugh that’s the worst. We just had our (hopefully last) snow melt recently and our cherry tree just started blossoming yesterday. Everyone gets excited about the first day of spring in March, but we don’t - too early lol.

  • @SorgiStories
    @SorgiStories 4 роки тому +1

    I'd be so bleary-eyed that I might get up and bonk my head against the top of the truck. Ugh. But otherwise...that...seems...awesome.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  4 роки тому +1

      Truck bed length and height definitely matters! That's why we got a slightly higher cap. There are so many options out there, and to be honest, it's even easier if you're going solo, because you don't need to build a full platform like we did. Thank you for watching!

  • @santoni58
    @santoni58 Рік тому +2

    Just to let you know, I tried your way at first, then, I lined the bottom of the box with hard board, wow, what difference it made, now it slide even smoother… try it …. Total cost 15.99 in Home Depot.

    • @MagellanandGreyhound
      @MagellanandGreyhound  Рік тому +1

      We’ve had a few people tell us that works great, especially if you’re opening them often.