DIY Sprinter Van Bed Build | Removable 3-Panel Loft Bed Fits a Queen-size Mattress

My last Sprinter van bed was a twin. It served me well, but was a bit small for two people. My new van build sports a queen-sized, three-panel loft bed, which can comfortably sleep two people on top and leaves enough room on bottom to house a couple more guest campers. Check out this video to see the build.

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[claudiaw]

Looks like a very practical upgrade! Love how everything you do to the van still allows for the interior to be quickly converted back to 'hauling' mode.

[bluecollarstudio]

It looked pro already but that blue powder coating makes it look factory. Nice job!

[alphadan]

As usual in your videos, attention to every detail is covered in a simple and an easy way to understand.
Love your choice of the steel framework, looks very sleek !

[piratetreasure]

Your friend is a great welder. That work is beautiful!

[dennismoroney]

Awesome! Thanks very much for sharing this approach. I have a 2017 Sprinter crew van, and your videos are helping me sort out some options.

[mapleridgenaturopath]

Dude... I love the powder coat on the rear handles. I’m going to steal your idea!

[mrykzgrl]

I was literally telling my husband about your van today and wondering how you two slept on that little bed! It turned out great! Your videos are awesome! So much good info!

[MatejFabianek]

Hi, nice build. One thing, and I think is very overlooked in vanbuilds is safety. Even in a minor front accident the bolts would shear and if someone is sitting in the back, it takes their heads off. I would end the side rails in an L shape or something similar.

[trek]

Hi Thanks for the great vid! @2:22 what is the thickness of the plywood

[FBall-imui]

Hi Sergei, I was wondering why you used steel rather than aluminium? Really nice design with 45 degree corners and rounded edges as well as the slanted rear panel, well done. I am going to reach out to Jason about the frame. Thanks oh and i have been scouting and eating many wild plants in my area on Vancouver Island BC

[spsn]

Here we go 👍 Steel is the right stuff for van builds. I don't know why so many use wood.

[minimutt]

Good to know there's a place to get powder coating in Tacoma. Those plus nuts look like mollies that are used for dry wall. Appreciate the details.

[romanmcnaughton]

I like the design of the bed looks great in blue. Is the welder local in the Tacoma area as well I am interested in getting his information?

[wardshigemoto]

very nice job on your bed, i have a question, how thick is your plywood and how did you attach it to the metal i did not see any fasteners top or bottom?

[vanbeard]

Does Jason still do stuff like this? I was unable to find his company just now. Thanks!

[collegerichards]

hey love the bed design maybe aluminum would be slightly lighter.. whats the music you played during construction

[jillgrover]

Do you have plans how to do this in your book?

[tonypolinelli]

nice one! what size steel pipe did you use?

[FBall-imui]

why use steel, yes its less expensive however yu are going to powder coat it which brings up the cost, also steel is heavy, almost all th builds I have seen have used aluminium, more original cost however much less time involved in putting t together considering th e powder coating? just curious

[lindareid]

I know this is a off the wall question, do you still have old bed and are you willing to sell? I have used your videos to help me with my van.i am a al almost 60 year old women and building my bed is hard for me.thank you linda