$180 DIY Bed Lift for MORE Campervan STORAGE / Van Build Europe

Better than a Murphy bed, elevator bed, & burrito bed COMBINED! (jk)

This bed lift was welded from aluminum and then installed in our van to maximize storage and ease of traveling with our electric bikes. We made sure to have slats (a MUST to prevent mold, and also makes it much more comfy), and really wanted to prioritize the space above the bed, too. That's where we spend a LOT of time, and not being able to sit up comfortably in bed can feel a bit terrorizing

00:00 Why a bed lift tho?
03:14 wtf he welds aluminum?!
04:34 race the clock & install!
08:46 FIRST TEST
11:32 Bed design / layout breakdown (couples get it..)
13:13 How it works
15:56 the biggest test (deeeeep breath)

Save yourself hundreds of dollars & hours of research time!

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🐾 Who are we?
We’re Ladi (from Czechia) & Margaret (from USA) and we love eBikes, campervans, & cats. In 2020 our van life lifestyle flipped upside down, & we needed to stop traveling in our camper to lockdown in eastern Czech Republic due to the pandemic. With no travel plans and some new time on our hands, we decided to sell our old van, start an electric bike business, begin a youtube channel, build our ultimate dream campervan, renovate a junkyard into a tiny house homestead, plan a container & upper workshop space… well, some other smaller projects in-between 😅.

What we thought would only be 6 months of “stillness” has become 2 years of innovation, progress, and so much fun, and most of that is thanks to YOU. Although we’re excited to be back on the road and traveling the world again soon, we’re so thankful to lay a foundation here in Central Europe & bring you with us on this crazy journey. Thank you for supporting us and being part of this incredible community!

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[ladiandmargaret]

It's all coming together like a planned puzzle now, and the momentum is catching! Thank you for all the love and energy you've been sending us these past few weeks. Each comment, message, email, etc means SO SO much, and we can't express enough how thankful we are you're here and cheering us along to keep being creative!! Couldn't imagine a more supportive community.. 🥹 In our previous van we had our safe mounted under the bed (by where Ladi talks about towards the end of the vid) and the only thing I feel like would be cool would be some sort of laundry shoot on the passenger side (above the Winder wheel & under the bed. More like half about the wheel and half above the back of the frame). Theres a fair amount of room and would love some more suggestions of what the space could be used for! Have a great Sunday, everyone 🥰

[rnwetherald]

I love how the bed lift opens up layout options. I got inspiration from your original bed lift video and built a bed lift system in my van. I used 40 inch actuators so the bed can go all the way to the ceiling for loading/unloading full size [combustion] motocross bikes. We can sleep with it in a partially elevated position over the motorcycles, or fully lowered onto the storage boxes (similar to your layout). I set up each of the 4 actuators on its own switch so I can level the bed when we're parked in a non-level area. Just some ideas for others who are learning from your videos!

[rdabadie]

Just wanted to say I'm really looking forward to your bathroom/washroom video! You alluded to a really interesting solution ages and ages ago and I've been wondering what you're going to do.

[magiccarpetride]

This might be one of my favorite Youtube videos ever. Margaret, you so funny and you have the best PJs!

[t.e.]

The bed lift is great. I'm leaning more and more towards that myself. But your introduction was absolutely hilarious! Great editing Margaret! You two never cease to amaze me.

[AHunter]

That intro was PHENOMENAL. 🤣🤣 I love seeing how your creativity comes into the editing process!

[Nardikron]

This is the channel I look forward to updates on the most. Y'all are incredibly creative. I appreciate how you two are doing your thing just the way you want! You two truly inspire. I am blown away by what you are able to get done. Detail, pure creativity, efficiency, thorough attention to flow in the space. I am learning so much and hope to pursue my own van build one day. Thank you! Oh, and I like the intro as well. Very well done.

[pamelarw]

That bed lift is genius allowing E-Bikes to be storage upright. Love your videos the most because you are both so smart & creative!! 😍😊🇦🇺 Cheers from Australia🍻

[ferntella]

Those pajamas are so cute! And great job on the bed you guys!

[mikelambert]

Property is really coming together!! In such a short time too considering the work that has been done, and other work endeavors like, building a van renovating a barn, making cool videos, etc. My daughter got married this last week!!! Reminded me of you two. Love your stuff, and recommend your videos to vanlife group folk. --peace!!!

[juliemac]

Margaret, you did some clothes shopping in the USA…Your pajamas, sweaters, shirts, etc are ON

Also, Ladi, I was hoping you’d take advantage of that underbed space by the kitchen.

[ccg]

What a great creative video- thoroughly enjoyable and what a fab result - well done! Thank you 😊

[keithbrookshire]

The best is fantastic! I really enjoyed the Margaret v/s Madge conversation at the opening.
Can we get a video of how Ladi built the batteries? Which cells, how he wired or welded them, etc.

[mrsjanhannah]

Hi both, how are you. Going back many years the husband and I lived together for nearly a year b4 we got married. I think we spent the first three weeks after we wed tip toeing around waiting for something to change. It didn't, and 40 years later we still giggle about waiting for the marital state to make a difference to our happiness levels. Hope you are as happy as we are in 40 years.

[PjSmith]

Oh my gosh Margaret that scene is hilarious!!! I love you guys and watching this van build!! I missed you so much when you were gone getting hitched!!! ❤️😍❤️

[cheryl]

Love the lift system! Ladi better lookout, he might loose his building partner to an acting career😂, great job Margaret!!! the whole video was really cute and creative!

[reneerangihuna]

Ginger cat is so cute at the end with the puppy, makes me miss Millie! 😊

I can't believe how close you are to the end of the build! You both have done exceptionally well, fitting in an engagement and wedding too?! Superstars!! 💪🏽🎊🎉

[vandaddy-o]

Margaret....you are just too funny 🤣😂🤣

[Russellbeta]

lol, love the little back and forth skit with yourself. clever and fun way to get the thought process across. ☺

[alainnjel]

That conversation Margaret and MaHarGaHaReT had was eye opening. Never knew talking to myself can be triggering🤯 Lmao thank you for posting guys💛 I am soooo excited for this van to be done and hit the road🥳