PLATFORM BED - DIY Sprinter Van Conversion Ep.7

In this episode of our DIY Sprinter van conversion series, we build a floating platform bed frame that attaches to the sides of the van using rivnuts. We wanted to do our bed this way to allow for more room underneath the bed, without a bulky frame.

We also explain what rivnuts are, how to use the tool and give a demonstration (starts at 8:43 in the video).

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Parts List for this Project

*(6) - Ikea Bed Frame Mounting Plates - Ikea Main Part Number = AA-740446-8 (this is the bed it comes on) and the specific part number is 116791 (These do not come with the telescoping supports so we called Ikea and they sent us 7 for free. They take about 2+ weeks to ship/receive, so plan ahead.)
*(2) - 2” x 6” x 8’ board
*(12) - 5/16-22 Bolts, (12) 5/16 locking washers, (12) wide washers
*(2) 4’ x 8’ - 3/4” Plywood; you can go sanded for a nicer finish, but the hidden nature didn’t seem worth the cost to us
*White Paint - Optional

Tools We Used On This Project:

Notes: Check the mounting height on the brackets. We wish we’d gone higher on the 2x6 so that the bed is higher.

Our Camera Gear:

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[roadwhispers]

Nice walk-through. Thank you. I especially like that you are treating the wood with mold resistant primer. Most van builds we see don't even discuss it.

[nathanielhuffman]

Thank you for posting this!!! I was about to use 2x4s as the span for my bed, now im off to Ikea :)

[danielouellette]

Thank you so much for this video. That's exactly what I was looking for. Since I don't intend to live in my van, I wanted a bed that I could remove easily when not camping so I could use the van for other stuff also. This is the best solution !

[MsRotorwings]

Awesome. While I knew about the Skorva beams I wasn’t aware of the FREE mounting brackets. So I picked some up at my local IKEA store. I’ll be putting them into my Ford Transit. Thank you!

Maybe I missed it but just a reminder for anyone drilling holes in your van you should also paint the holes to prevent rust.

[lasharonbrown]

I have learned a lot watching this video; thank you.

[amyfu]

I have about four feet of snow on the ground. It was finally above freezing today. Love watching your build! And I love your dogs!!!

[sueporter]

I’m really enjoying your videos. So many other van fit out videos are full of hype and light on the actual detail. You’ve gone to so much trouble to put these together and they are fantastic. I can’t wait to start my own and your channel is certainly going to be my go to source. Keep up the dad jokes Woody.

[trippmehew]

Loved this video...So much great and detailed info...Gonna make that exact bed

[Darco]

i am looking to buy a van for a conversion and this footage here is pure gold, thanks a lot guys!

[wesleywilson]

Love your content! Been watching a ton of your videos, great job!

[donaldbuttery]

Brilliant I gonna do same with my new van

[kimlittleton]

We have dogs as well and trying to get ideas to build a bed without legs being in the way. Thanks for the video and information on product parts & supplies. This was super helpful .

[SailProMarina]

Hey Ya'll.
just wanted to say Thanks again for this super simple bed idea. I bought 3 of the frame rails with brackets ( $60 total ) and used 1/4" plywood across them and a 10" memory foam mattress...
My Border Collie Stella and I sleep soooo well on this platform.
2009 Ford e250 Super Duty Van.
2 Lithium batteries and Starlink Dish attached on the back corner. A 3000 watt Renogy Inverter.
MaxSpeedingRods diesel heater, 400 watts solar on the roof and 2 roof vents ( 15" x 15" ) with 12v fans.
27" Smart Tv and 2 - Wyze 360 Cams on the front and rear roof areas.
a 12v fridge/freezer combo and single induction stovetop.
This is a dreamy Nomad Van and in total I have spent $5500 Cdn dollars to be able to live OFF GRID up to 5 days at a time and run EVERYTHING without issue.
My last trip into far north I spent 11 days off grid and used my Honda 2000watt generator to re charge my batteries and power stations, ,, and had the BEST trip ever.
it ALL started with the IKEA bed rail plan, so 🙏 Thank You for the idea

Capt Vantastic - and Stella

[owenparker]

Instead of the similarly priced but much more labour intensive plywood, you could use the IKEA LURÖY bed slat system. I don't know why everyone doesn't use the Skorva/LURÖY combo for their van beds. Thanks for sharing and planting seeds for all those that follow!

[jasonandkathyluxton]

Thank you so much, Ill be doing this with my sprinter

[BurtonsAttic]

Nice "off the shelf" solution, haven't seen anyone else do this. Easy to quickly reconfigure. Ikea!

[pamelatanner]

Thanks so much for this idea. I had it built in my van. Works great! One of the best things is that is easy to remove if u need to haul something big in the van.

[lukekeefe]

Thank you for your video I was about to lose my mind and get special made frame and bracket costing me a silly sum of money .

[kiwipatriot]

You guys a are a nice couple, enjoyed your video and thought you did great explaining your steps. We just finished our bed plat form too. Love van builds.

[xandra]

Excellent idea! Great job thinking to put holes in the board to allow airflow an prevent mold under mattress, etc.