selfbuild | vw crafter | campervan | bench seat bed | van build | part 21 | the crafty blinders
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- selfbuild | vw crafter | campervan | bench seat bed | van build | part 21 | the crafty blinders
Hi
In this video I show you how I utilised a small space to give me a bench seat a single bed and a huge storage area, see how I built my bench seat frame and created the huge storage area beneath it and how it converts into a super comfortable signal bed during while trying to avoid a mental thunderstorm
The bed size is 190cm x 65 cm and the back cushion just lifts off but I intend to change this soon so that the bed will extend side ways and allow the cushion to drop into the gap making a wider area to sleep on around 95cm the same size as single bed, as it is currently I can sleep on it comfortably but you can never have to much room,
Thanks for watching
Sam
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selfbuild | vw crafter | campervan | bench seat bed | van build | part 21 | the crafty blinders
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Hello Sam, just like to say that this van you are building looks factory built, great job mate....from Melbourne Australia
Thank you we love it too🫶
I'm useless at carpentry this may help me a little
I just had ago too I've never built a cabinet in my life beforehand 😁👍
Should have read the other comments, I see you answer my question further on in the comments 👍Thanks again
Hi sorry I've been laid up with the lurgy the past few weeks just getting back on my feet I will have a measure up for you in the morning 😁👍
you can do my van anytime grtt job just going though your vids grt work
Quality finish! Really enjoying your build
Thanks 😊
You have done a fantastic job, your camper looks amazing. Really find your videos give me some great tips and ideas, great job, keep up the good work and happy travels :)
Thank you for you kind comment I'm glad you liked the video I've still got quite a few to edit and post 😁
i dont want to knock you and im enjoying these , 1 of the few builds where your not just buying things and fitting them but doing a sterling job making your own .....however the comment about the table saw. seriously table saws are the most used and versatile tool used by carpenters, i appreciate its not the biggest or most solid money buys but its got potential, buy a freud blade or similar that makes a huge difference and watch some one like norm abraham or bourbon moth ,,,,,,,,,,,dont give up on it you can and it can do way more than you can dream of and quality of your work goes through the roof. also air nailers are directional , to stop the nail blowing out side ways you need to be 90 degrees to the board not in line with. brad nails are like a 2x4 in shape and they want to bend to thinner side .........epic build tho and im so knicking your unistrut idea xx
Hi thanks for the comment I did buy and try multiple blades and tried to persevere with it but my love affair with the table saw was short lived it now I a much stronger relationship with someone else 😁
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife i cant call you for it if im honest its 1 of them things, seriously enjoying these vids , honestly think youve done a great job
Hi Sam what height is the seat please
I am currently at the stage of building my seat the same as this , could you let me know the dimensions of your seat please, Thanks Liam
Hi, who did the upholstery, really nice work.
www.anderson-upholstery.co.uk/
Andersons upholstery in Newton Aycliffe great customer service and great price and awesome products definitely worth a visit
Cheers thanks for the reply. Nice looking finish your getting.
Thanks for replying will you be making a video of how you will convert it
Definitely
Hi great video. What size is the bed and do you have to pull the back out to make the bed up ? Thanks
Hi John,
the bed is 190cm x 65 cm and the back cushion just lifts off but I intend to change it so that the bed will extend side ways and allow the cushion to drop into the gap making a wider area to sleep on around 95cm the same size as single bed, as it is currently I can sleep on it comfortably but you can never have to much room,
thanks for the question its a good one I'm going to up date the description to cover this point just in case anyone else asks
take care
Sam
Sam
What size is your shower / toilet cubicle . I am using a Thetford C400 shower base when cut down is giving me approx 1100 mm:
I'm so sorry I forgot to get back to you I hope I've not caused you any inconvenience
These are the internal dims😁👍
670mm x 950mm
Hope this is of help and if you need any info in the future please just ask and give me a reminder if I don't get back to you sorry again
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife No bother Sam I was reading another post on the same question and you had posted the dimensions, still not fitted the shower tray, am considering getting a stainless one made, never ending 👍
@Liam Lynch your right I've been out there tonight adding stuff
Hey Sam, I’m going back through old vids mate to work out some sizes for my build. I’ve seen in the comments the depth of the seat is 650 think you said but not sure on the length and seating height, what’s yours ?. I’m looking to make a pull out like you mentioned too but mainly as a double foot rest than extension for a bed 👍🏼 cheers
I will have a measure up and get back to you mate 👍
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife cheers bud appreciate that 👍🏼
Hi sorry it's taken so long to get back to you, but it's been a busy couple of weeks and i didnt want to just guess
Length= 1490mm we have only gone as far as the B pillar, so we have a small void between the driver's seat and the bench seat where we store little things
Width= 630mm
Height= 400mm
hope this helps you with your build if you have and more question give me a shout on our face book page as well
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife hey Sam, thanks so much mate that’s great…on paper mine was looking about 1500 x 650 so I’m sure with a bit of fettling here n there itl work.
Thanks again I really appreciate the help 👍🏼
What thickness timber did you use for the frame
I will check the dimensions for you and get back to you soon