Space Saving Bed Design to Transform your Camper Van

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
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    ▬▬▬▬▬VIDEO CONTENTS▬▬▬▬▬▬
    0:00 - Intro
    0:21 - Framing & Insulating
    4:38 - 2x4 Bed Frame
    6:54 - Sliding bed slats
    8:06 - Fine tuning the sliding bed
    10:12 - Siding bed face & Handle
    11:26 - Upper Cabinet Build
    13:57 - Cutting the mattress
    15:30 - Final Reveal
    SIMPLE Transforming Bed Design for DIY Van Conversion
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  • @EvoGotGame
    @EvoGotGame Před rokem +208

    Keep up the great work my Older Brother George who passed away last December loved watching your videos and was in the process of altering his van and RV using your videos as inspiration I remember him showing me your videos so I subscribed and seeing your video pop up made me smile thinking of him. Thank you for all that you do and hope you know you inspire many much love!

    • @Hackbridge1963
      @Hackbridge1963 Před rokem +20

      Sorry to hear about your brother passing away. My brother passed away this year, also. 🙏🏽🇬🇧

    • @EvoGotGame
      @EvoGotGame Před rokem +19

      @@Hackbridge1963 My Condolences Brother 🙏

    • @stum8374
      @stum8374 Před rokem +12

      So sorry

    • @lisaclingingtochrist5295
      @lisaclingingtochrist5295 Před rokem +9

      So sorry for your loss. May God bless you daily!

    • @esterdrass4964
      @esterdrass4964 Před rokem +1

      So sorry to hear about your brother George, I would love to see what he did! Its very inspiring

  • @margarethutchens5463
    @margarethutchens5463 Před rokem +18

    When you showed your bandaged hand I had a "mom" reaction. I felt it in my ankles and feet. Good thing I was sitting down! You do excellent work.

    • @dethmonger117
      @dethmonger117 Před rokem

      Best ever stop the bleeding keep working shop bandage ever,a wadded up paper towel and duct tape !

  • @pacomarrxx
    @pacomarrxx Před rokem +24

    You are a craftsman! And a kind hearted person as well! We need more people like you in this world. Cheers to you.

  • @RenenVian
    @RenenVian Před rokem +11

    I have no building skills what-so-ever but I find your videos so relaxing! Not to mention your end results are always so perfect!

    • @GoldIvy
      @GoldIvy Před 8 měsíci

      DualAx videos and my bedtime stories and so relaxing.

  • @mayam6678
    @mayam6678 Před rokem +28

    Great way you solved the problen of the slats on the bed! I just did my bed in my 1987 J9 and used a high quality, custom cut foam of only 4". Its actually very comfortable to sleep on.

    • @Dualex_Builds
      @Dualex_Builds  Před rokem +8

      I usually like to make my mattresses out of 4 inch memory foam! My client bought this mattress and asked me to install it into the van. I didn’t realize how thick it was until it was out of the box 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @seekingtruth0018
      @seekingtruth0018 Před rokem

      @@Dualex_Builds I have been trying to reach you. I am extremely interested in having you do some renovations in my RV ASAP!!! How do I reach you, or how can you reach me?

    • @jchristensen6323
      @jchristensen6323 Před rokem +1

      Rivnuts are neat, but can they spin out years later? Would some red loctite under the rivnut be a good idea?

  • @Hackbridge1963
    @Hackbridge1963 Před rokem +11

    Such a cool video! I don't want to wish my life away, but I sure wish I had a skill set like yours.

  • @tripletgirl2484
    @tripletgirl2484 Před rokem +38

    I will never build out a van to live in, but it sure is interesting watching you do it! Great editing

  • @paulgarcia621
    @paulgarcia621 Před rokem +1

    The man is a true craftsman and professional.

  • @lahopkins9746
    @lahopkins9746 Před rokem +1

    Forget the plans, can I download you so you can help me do it. 🤣 Great work as always!

  • @facediaper09
    @facediaper09 Před rokem +8

    Your editing rules.
    I love the build.
    So many possibilities!!!

  • @Hunter357mag
    @Hunter357mag Před rokem +6

    My couch slides out into my bed too-although not over the kitchen. Maybe on the next remodel. lol Great design! I have a shiki buton-basically a futon that I sleep on, I just fold part of the side next to the wall over during the day for a backrest. No cutting involved, about 5" thick when you're sleeping on it, and very comfortable. Just an option.

    • @charismahornum-fries691
      @charismahornum-fries691 Před rokem +1

      I've slept on futons all my life. It's hard getting used to normal mattresses. My back always hurts badly when doing the switch. I hope you don't experience that.

    • @Hunter357mag
      @Hunter357mag Před rokem +1

      @@charismahornum-fries691 I seem to be able to switch back and forth easily. Some friends I visit really want me to stay in their homes-so I do. But I prefer my van and shiki buton.

  • @lonnietaylor2759
    @lonnietaylor2759 Před rokem +1

    LOOKING GOOD, LOVE THAT SELECT -A -SIZE BED.And your attention to the details.😎✊👌👍

  • @russellcollier1599
    @russellcollier1599 Před rokem +1

    Your videos haven't popped up in my feeds in a while. Great to see you working on something again. Keep it up. Nice work

  • @3dognite
    @3dognite Před rokem +10

    Another great video. You make it look so easy. When things don't fit or work right, you always have a fix for it. You are a talented carpenter. It doesn't appear that you take many short cuts. I've watched a lot of your builds and they are always top notch. I think you found your niche, camper and camper van builds. Thank you for sharing your project. I look forward to part 2 of this build.

    • @nmartin5551
      @nmartin5551 Před rokem

      DUAL EX- someone is stalking your commenters, posting and email from”CZcams” that you have selected the commenter to win Camping Gear, and asking us to reach out using “Telegram”. I’m sure it is a scam. You might want to Pin a warning at the top of comments.

    • @3dognite
      @3dognite Před rokem

      @@nmartin5551 Yep, I was one of them who was offered camping gear.

  • @saintrotheljudah2801
    @saintrotheljudah2801 Před rokem +1

    Can imagine that it is much easier to have faith in the future if you're a builder.

  • @lasharonbrown9454
    @lasharonbrown9454 Před rokem +4

    Great woodworking on the sliding bed! That’s what’s up👏🏾

  • @LifeBetweenTheDash
    @LifeBetweenTheDash Před rokem +1

    Love the picture angles and audio. A beautiful restful AMSR style vid. So peaceful to watch and listen to.

  • @maryjeannedorsey9777
    @maryjeannedorsey9777 Před rokem +6

    Another inspiring video! We love your commentary and your dedication to making your projects better, not just completing them. Love watching you problem solve when issues come up, and you creative solutions. Big fans!❤❤

  • @OutdoorAdventureTV
    @OutdoorAdventureTV Před rokem +7

    Crazy skills! I really enjoy watching your work. Years ago I built a teardrop trailer, so I know how complex it can be and how you have it all figured out. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @gogglespaesano2931
    @gogglespaesano2931 Před rokem

    Good attention to detail and high-quality workmanship. Pay attention here newbs!

  • @williamlyons130
    @williamlyons130 Před rokem +3

    You do great wood working, really enjoy watching your vids, been doing my van upgrades for years. Just enjoy the thought you put into your builds, Bill

  • @valerievictoria1012
    @valerievictoria1012 Před rokem

    Can I get a list of all your fave gadgets that would work for a man on the go? My husband is a master craftsman but full time dad now. It's been almost a year on the road with me and the kids while I am travel nursing. We love our new life but he needs some upgrades this Christmas as he continues to remodel our little home. We love watching your vids! Not a lot of old school teachings like this anymore! It's all in the details. Stay blessed and happy holidays!

  • @tanesihaherisejohnson6288

    You do some great work and you have a great outlook once you miss the mark you figure it out to make it right alway glad to see your work keep up the great work young men 🤗

  • @brianwalker9185
    @brianwalker9185 Před rokem

    Without Kreg's and Dewalt's help, where would we be? My gramps would be shocked at modern tools. He built mills, cabinets, houses, doors, even the old Disney Studio. I inherited his tools. He would be impressed with your talents.

  • @stephensansom1492
    @stephensansom1492 Před rokem +1

    Made me chuckle. I has the same issue with a mattress i got from amazon. Expanded to 10" and left no room in my laal van. Its now in my spare room and i had to by a cheaper thinner one that works perfectly. Nice work on the sliding bed design btw

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 Před rokem +1

    I love the details of this design 👍
    Cut off chunks of Dollar Store PVC chopping board make excellent slick slider material.

  • @mariacifuentesmarrero8938

    Electric Kitchen Knife ??? You are an artist

  • @aimeerose98
    @aimeerose98 Před rokem

    These last 4 van videos have been😍

    • @Dualex_Builds
      @Dualex_Builds  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! I’m glad you’re liking this series so far

  • @elizabethb3270
    @elizabethb3270 Před 4 měsíci

    YAY OMGoodness you used the elec knife! Cool work!

  • @mikeyjames
    @mikeyjames Před rokem

    Glad you didn’t mess up your hands to badly there. Keep killing it brother.

  • @Bpepper74
    @Bpepper74 Před rokem +4

    The more builds you do the better your craftsmanship gets You're becoming a master! Thank you for sharing your videos. I learn a lot about tools and process just by watching.

  • @ziadmutasim1235
    @ziadmutasim1235 Před rokem

    Dude I hope that people pay you for your plans. Everything you design is absolute genius. One day I will build a van using your plans and will pay for your genius.

  • @TheArtOfDean
    @TheArtOfDean Před rokem

    Every time I watch these, a part of me desires to have a home on wheels.

  • @seekingtruth0018
    @seekingtruth0018 Před rokem

    I love this Gentleman's work!!!!!

  • @marianaito1
    @marianaito1 Před 8 měsíci

    Such details on how to do the sliding bed. THANK YOU. my current bed is difficult to set up and this is perfect.

  • @heatherm4276
    @heatherm4276 Před rokem +3

    Great Job! Building out your own van is such a great challenge, not just for your body but for all the things that no one ever taught us. Adapting and over coming challenges seems to be my van story also, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Glad to see other van peeps go with this style bed, its what I went with also! You will enjoy the ease of it and the room. I would be careful with that cooktop tho, don't jump in the bed to hard and crack it. Great workmanship. You have a new sub!

    • @007nadineL
      @007nadineL Před rokem +1

      My first thought. Any action in that bed will crack the cooktop fast

  • @SaintTrinianz
    @SaintTrinianz Před rokem +2

    I have a similar bed design in my van except that the sliding part is made of iron pipe and is supported by the iron pipe ladder when fully extended...

  • @lisaclingingtochrist5295

    Watching your videos is so interesting!! You have a talent that is AMAZING!!

  • @michellearzu
    @michellearzu Před 4 měsíci

    I admire how good you are with your hands.

  • @thefuture986
    @thefuture986 Před rokem

    beautiful woodwork. The only thing I'd do different is to rust-protect the steel after drilling holes...

  • @claramullen
    @claramullen Před rokem

    Nylon gliders work well on the sliding rail as well.

  • @jere5555
    @jere5555 Před rokem

    Excellent idea. Thanks for sharing. Oh, you have a very pleasant voice.✌🏼

  • @dzedogranatovich7085
    @dzedogranatovich7085 Před rokem

    I really enjoy you sharing the details of your tweaks on projects. Those little "genius" ideas show the Pro in your craftmanship.

  • @MEASURETWICE
    @MEASURETWICE Před rokem +1

    This is the exact layout I had in mind for building my van! So glad I found this video😁

  • @paulasmall5113
    @paulasmall5113 Před rokem

    It's nice to see that you have found a constructive way to fill your time. Your work is beautiful carpenter man. Can't wait to see finished work

  • @lun4_th34
    @lun4_th34 Před rokem +1

    Been watching your channel for a while now, amazing to see how far you have grown since you started. Fantastic work!

  • @geraldshields9035
    @geraldshields9035 Před rokem

    @DualEx Next project, you got to travel to japan to pimp out a “K-Van”!😂

  • @mindwideopen8820
    @mindwideopen8820 Před rokem

    You. Are. Amazing.❤️🥰💪😎👍🙏

  • @terrencemangan6885
    @terrencemangan6885 Před rokem

    Excellent workmanship! God bless

  • @nigelsearson5499
    @nigelsearson5499 Před rokem

    Thanks for this and including the planned mistakes😃

  • @williamlewis8741
    @williamlewis8741 Před rokem

    good to see a new vidéo. be well

  • @kollinallen251
    @kollinallen251 Před rokem

    First and foremost. Your work is amazing at the least. I truly respect your dedication and craftiness with skill. One question. My wife dream is to have her own food truck with a spin. Is it possible to have you think about this project. I truly respect any answer but of course to say yes is out of this world. Feed back would be mind blowing. Appreciation always wateva the answer. Salute to you again.

  • @iresolvers
    @iresolvers Před rokem

    Great job on the build the pullout bed is perfect for the small spaces...Hope the hand is ok, keep it up your killing it dude!!

  • @VonBluesman
    @VonBluesman Před rokem +1

    Great build. Glad you got the electric knife. A sailing channel ordered a mattress like that and they cut one or two layers off of it for fit and comfort, have your shop vac handy. LOL 😂 Have you ever thought about using any lightweight metal studs for framing ? Thanks.

  • @HK.Builds
    @HK.Builds Před rokem

    I used this design in my van, you are the best!

  • @WV_Raised1983
    @WV_Raised1983 Před rokem +1

    And this is why I watch your videos. The first time I saw you extended the bed I saw the way the boards lifted up and I thought uh-oh. Most people ( including myself) would have said I can deal with that but you went the extra mile. I would love for you to build a van for me in a couple years. Do you think $15,000 would do a build?

  • @rrhopewell
    @rrhopewell Před rokem

    Your designs are amazing

  • @robinrogers3982
    @robinrogers3982 Před rokem +2

    You do great work! Keep the videos coming, can’t wait to see your next video! Enjoy your day😊

  • @kdavid62
    @kdavid62 Před rokem

    I thought that Tom Bradley was the man, yourbthe top dog haha

  • @ronethridge9875
    @ronethridge9875 Před rokem +2

    man the quality is super great-wonderful/thanks much

  • @korybeckwith834
    @korybeckwith834 Před rokem

    Craftsman at work. Excellent!

  • @daveachuk
    @daveachuk Před rokem +1

    Nice, have been planning to do this too, also you can buy a pre-made system like this (with foam mattress already cut in half and wrapped in fabric) by buying an Ikea day bed (and using the leftover side parts for something else)

  • @RealBrotha32
    @RealBrotha32 Před rokem +1

    Great Work Thus Far I'm Excited To See What's Next My Brother Salute King 💪🏾🙏🏾💯

  • @user-sv4yx3ob7v
    @user-sv4yx3ob7v Před 6 měsíci

    You're awesome to watch and great explanatory

  • @jamesstufano1504
    @jamesstufano1504 Před 2 měsíci

    Very cool. Thank you for posting your creative work

  • @kylecRVP
    @kylecRVP Před rokem

    This guy is talented! Such beautiful wood working, I love this van build out

  • @lisaclingingtochrist5295

    THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR PROJECTS, STEP BY STEP. THANK YOU!!

  • @davidfrazier1186
    @davidfrazier1186 Před rokem

    😲 Wow, You did a GREat Job👍

  • @xuemengli810li9
    @xuemengli810li9 Před rokem

    very good and helpful for the same guys have the same hobby😊

  • @margaretgarden1470
    @margaretgarden1470 Před rokem

    Great work , thank you for sharing 😊Australia

  • @mikedelacruz3135
    @mikedelacruz3135 Před rokem

    🔥🔥🔥 episode my Brother ✊🏼🧐!! Cant wait for the next one mane 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

  • @michaelphillips3158
    @michaelphillips3158 Před rokem

    Keep up the amazing videos. You truly have a special gift and you use it to bless others on how to do things. Your talent is amazing. My stepdad was the same way he’s gone now but I learned so much from him. Keep going love it.

  • @DeadlyKnow
    @DeadlyKnow Před rokem +3

    It's crazy everyone in my community is starting to sell their houses and living van life but nobody has anything built crazy too. People spend over 100,000$ for "luxury" and it's not even remotely close to this ya know what I mean. Love the vids

  • @ljthetank06
    @ljthetank06 Před rokem +1

    Love this bed design! Integrate in ALL our builds! You ever try the flex seal shower pan yet?? Thanks bro 🤙🏻

  • @welcometothehustle404

    Keep it coming my guy... One of these days I'll start a project God willing 🙏

  • @indigodolphin687
    @indigodolphin687 Před rokem

    Keep it up young man! Continue to make us proud!

  • @ekremozsoy9365
    @ekremozsoy9365 Před rokem

    Tebrikler, Harika bir iş çıkardım
    Bravo👏

  • @raymondmumford6255
    @raymondmumford6255 Před rokem

    Your so talented, please be careful 😊

  • @newtuber4freedom43
    @newtuber4freedom43 Před rokem

    Always Amazing!
    ☮️💟

  • @thebobcatman45
    @thebobcatman45 Před rokem

    Love the videos keep it up and now u have a 12” piece of foam 😂

  • @Datzneat
    @Datzneat Před rokem

    Nice to see you still doing your thing. Wish you would spray paint those holes before putting on the rivnuts. If you ever take apart one of these build after a couple years of use you'll see why. For the bed frame felt slides better than rubber and will protect that countertop as well. Also I don't get the cabinets above the headspace on the drivers side. We gonna get to see you do some upholstery on the mattress pieces?

  • @nmartin5551
    @nmartin5551 Před rokem

    I love watching your work. Both ingenuity and pride and quality of craftsmanship.

  • @rellsolomon9824
    @rellsolomon9824 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful work man and your very talented my guy love all your videos keep up the good work💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

  • @jmichiels01
    @jmichiels01 Před rokem

    Great video. Well done.

  • @mikedeman5351
    @mikedeman5351 Před rokem

    Great workmanship :)

  • @sanantoniofurnituredecor9560

    Your certainly one talented dude! Great work. PEACE. :)

  • @michellestone1261
    @michellestone1261 Před rokem

    It's nice. Can store a bicycle front wheel off of it under the bed

  • @SN-hg6bx
    @SN-hg6bx Před 3 měsíci

    Duuude!!! You re amazing ❤

  • @richardlewin9282
    @richardlewin9282 Před rokem

    Nicely done 👍👍

  • @krillenm
    @krillenm Před rokem

    Another great video. Good stuff DualEx

  • @Holodomor4.0
    @Holodomor4.0 Před rokem

    You’re definitely a handy man mate! The skills you have are incredible!

  • @deborahgiles3221
    @deborahgiles3221 Před 7 měsíci

    Great vid! Thank you for sharing.

  • @susannesjokvist8794
    @susannesjokvist8794 Před rokem

    Love your film👍❤

  • @stevegillingham4781
    @stevegillingham4781 Před rokem

    Can't wait to see the finished results

  • @jeffallen4113
    @jeffallen4113 Před rokem

    Very clean!!

  • @futons100
    @futons100 Před rokem

    Good work on everything btw

  • @Lyrikal757
    @Lyrikal757 Před rokem

    This is dope man. I have a promaster 1500 I intend to do the same thing with. I’ve been watching your channel for a while now and I’m imitating so much of what you’ve done. But particularly this build. Same van. Love the space saving.

  • @cheddar2848
    @cheddar2848 Před rokem

    WOW 😳 can't wait for the next episode, awesome job! 👍

  • @beew290
    @beew290 Před rokem

    That's what I want in my van x two. Great job, as always

  • @davidbaron6647
    @davidbaron6647 Před rokem

    amazing as always