BEST Camper Conversion Bed

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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.

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!

[kimstephenson]

One of the things I like about this design is that when you are putting your bed back into couch mode, the big space opens up underneath to jam in all your bed pillows, duvet, sheets, whatever. Nice!

[mfsolutions]

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+

[gurnoor]

A skilled YouTuber and hard worker. This kid is going places!

[derickderidder]

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

[davidlundy]

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.

[AnthonyLKerr]

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.

[Jamieleanne]

You are one clever lad .. loving your videos. Super helpful! Thanks from ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

[funkmasterblaster]

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

[wannabevan]

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

[nomadicbydesign]

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!

[parkay]

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 .

[catherinearmstrong]

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 :-)

[karenchun]

You are a design genius! Thanks for this

[xoxoDayDreamingxoxo]

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!

[tarajean-baptiste]

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.

[TheMezzy]

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.

[rebeccaparker]

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

[celegleeson]

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

[leem]

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.

[wrestlerfan]

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!