How to make wall mounted foldable beds for your cargo / camper conversion

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  • How to make custom foldable beds for you Cargo / Camper conversion
    After weeks of countless request, this one goes out to you! Today I tried to show you exactly how I made the beds and the materials / tools needed to make it happen. Hopefully this will help you when you try to make your own beds, but as always feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
    Some links to help you find the items or like items I used.
    Bed frames and wall mounts = 2"x"2 Angle iron (from local metal yard)
    Connecting mount system = 2"x2" square tubing (from local metal yard)
    End caps for the 2"x2" square tubing - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    Weldable hinges - www.walmart.com/ip/ALEKO-JL36...
    Spring Latch - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
    Foldable hinges - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
    Bunk bed Mattress - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    Big Bed Mattress - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
    Cargo to Camper Conversion: • CargoCamper
    Restoring my 1962 VW Double Cab - • 1962 VW Double Cab Res...
    The complete Series of rebuilding my 1984 GMC 1500 - • Restoring my Uncle's 1...
    Contact TWG @: TheWatsonGarage@yahoo.com
    #DIY, #murphybeds, #CargoCamperConversion, #CarHauler
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Komentáře • 396

  • @motorboater211
    @motorboater211 Před 2 lety +55

    These are hands down the best design I’ve seen on CZcams for fold down bunks. If you don’t have time to make them for sale You should patent these and license them out. Outstanding work

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +4

      Thanks.. I wish I had time

    • @vaughnfontenot4535
      @vaughnfontenot4535 Před rokem +3

      I’d buy one for shre

    • @Jrutty474
      @Jrutty474 Před 8 měsíci +2

      YeH these are unreal. Make it happen big money for motocross vans

    • @matto5547
      @matto5547 Před 6 měsíci

      I agree with everyone else, you could make proper money with this design. Great work OP.

    • @groundzerosolutions
      @groundzerosolutions Před 5 měsíci

      Awesome Video, thank you! Murphy beds in a trailer, Great idea!

  • @0401xavier
    @0401xavier Před 2 lety +68

    Excellent bed set-up....best design I've seen on the internet.....you might consider making and selling kits for both size beds, I'd buy one!

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +18

      Thanks. If I had the time I would. Working full time, being a husband and dad... takes it all....lol. if I was a full time youtube guy then I would be set.

    • @nemodakidz6012
      @nemodakidz6012 Před 2 lety +4

      Yea i would love to buy 2 sets bunkbed off from you! One for me on the bottom, one for my wife on the bottom and 2 of my boys up top! When m camping i dont want to b CUDDLE!!!!!! Too busy to CAMP 🤪😜

    • @justjenkinaround5116
      @justjenkinaround5116 Před 2 lety +4

      I would happily buy this set up from you already premade lol

    • @GinaKayLandis
      @GinaKayLandis Před 2 lety +3

      I would love it if there were at least drawings of these! Great work creating these beds!

    • @alangodoy5996
      @alangodoy5996 Před rokem +2

      Definitely man if you looking to sell a few sets I’ll buy 3 of the full size beds from you

  • @morphergaming0531
    @morphergaming0531 Před 2 lety +20

    When I first saw these bed designs I thought it was going to be complicated and hard to follow your instructions but I have to say your video is very concise, thoroughly explained and demonstrated. Thank you for such a professional presentation, your hard work is appreciated.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks..... I'm just a normal guy trying to help others out if I can!

    • @nomadexpress
      @nomadexpress Před rokem

      @@watsonst04 100% best bed design for a expedite cargo van love the bunk bed design those foot support can withstand alot of weight I saw one similar to yours but it didn't have the heavy duty foot support, just one more thing the single bed design seems a bit low don't you think other than that it's perfect great build love it

    • @Dave-sw2dm
      @Dave-sw2dm Před 11 měsíci

      @@nomadexpress , did you notice how close to the ceiling it was when folded away? To get it higher when deployed would require a more complicated system where it pivots out and up as it deploys. Take a look at the Sun-lite 21TH or Sun-Lite 24TH to see how their murphy bed deploys.

  • @robbyfergusontv
    @robbyfergusontv Před 2 lety +14

    Man! Fantastic ideas and execution! Thank you for putting this out there for everyone to see. I think I'm going to try to replicate this in my trailer.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks! Good luck and if you have questions just let me know.

  • @D7Creations
    @D7Creations Před 2 lety +6

    Great Job! I've been through a thousand builds and this bed set up is by far the best I've seen.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks.... I did the same and just couldn't find anything I wanted. Custom built was the only way I could really get what I wanted.

  • @celtjim994
    @celtjim994 Před rokem +2

    Excellent design. One thing that would make putting the frame onto the hinges easier. Offset one of the posts so you can get one barrel started, just an 8th of an inch or so and then you can line up the other one and slide the whole thing on.

  • @Mikeslocation
    @Mikeslocation Před 2 lety +13

    you could easily create a company selling this product. This is an excellent job - great welding work

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +6

      Thanks!! I've had several reach out to me about them. Just hard to make a business now days as everyone is looking for hand out and ready for a easy lawsuit.

    • @4tressfortified
      @4tressfortified Před 2 lety

      @Mikeslocation
      The big boys are taking notes to present it to the public as their own creation. Don’t worry, you will be seeing it mass produced on the market for sale very soon!!!

    • @vidacrazy
      @vidacrazy Před 10 dny

      @@watsonst04 You should act on it brother, cause someone could actually get it right, and have a company make them for them and they could be making money off your design. I bet you could replace your 9-5 selling these kits!

  • @robhollis2972
    @robhollis2972 Před 2 lety +5

    You have the best bed setup. Thanks been trying to figure out and find a good bed. You made a great one! Love that you kept it simple!

  • @richardshultz8863
    @richardshultz8863 Před 2 lety +7

    This is a great design thank you for showing us how to do it looks super sturdy and not overcomplicated

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks. Yea making it out of square tubing makes it ridiculous strong... maybe too strong...lol. you may could do it outta aluminum...idk. mine are not light at all..

  • @janehoward9267
    @janehoward9267 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Brilliant and so well explained, I needed a fold up bed in the nose of my horse float and everyone has said its not possible. I tried to explain my idea which was very similar to this and no one understood. Now I can show them, just need to learn to weld and no more putting up camp beds after a 10hr drive

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před měsícem +1

      It's possible as one design I had the bed on the V nose part.

  • @chelseab5467
    @chelseab5467 Před 2 lety +4

    That is amazing! The way you did that just works so well! Thank you so much! I was thinking about bed placement and I didn't want a Murphy bed. With this DIY set up and the construction it opens up my mind. Thank you so much!!

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks.... this is exactly why I started a channel, so I could help other people if I could!

  • @snoopu2601
    @snoopu2601 Před rokem +1

    Making this video saved fella a whole lotta time trying to figure out how to make folding bunk beds👍🏽

  • @MTResilience
    @MTResilience Před rokem

    Best video I've seen on DIY trailer beds for a toy hauler. Will work perfectly for elk camp once you pull the side by side out of the trailer.

  • @shannonjoseph1722
    @shannonjoseph1722 Před 2 lety +3

    My utility trailer has a similar hinge setup, and it was impossible to reattach the gate by myself UNTIL... I shortened one pin by half an inch. Now I can get the long pin side started, and then still have a small gap to get the second hinge inserted. FAR easier!!!

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +3

      I ended up doing that shortly after I made the video... it was a pain before!! I have never taken the bed off again though...lol.

    • @lancecluster
      @lancecluster Před 2 lety +1

      Nice suggestion

  • @nmartin5551
    @nmartin5551 Před 10 měsíci

    GENIUS idea about the cattle fencing for the criss cross support!!!!! Actually all of it is genius! Well presented!!

  • @loisrickman7771
    @loisrickman7771 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you, that is what I needed to have a folding bed. I only need a single bed, so I want it close to the floor then build a shelf over the top that will be higher then regular counter top, but can still be very useful.

  • @murmur3966
    @murmur3966 Před 2 lety +4

    That is a great system my friend. You take pride in your work because it looks better than any system I have ever seen before. Keep up the awesome work and content for your channel. I hope you and your family stay happy and healthy. Good luck.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind words. Yes I put a lot of time just sitting there drawing everything up, before I even bought materials. I'm also a little OCD and can't stand going crappy/thrown together work..... drives me nuts!!!

    • @murmur3966
      @murmur3966 Před 2 lety

      @@watsonst04 I'm the same with carpentry. It makes people who don't have patience go crazy waiting. When I am done my project they understand why I am such a perfectionist. Great work, OCD stands for "quality made products".

  • @redfin01
    @redfin01 Před rokem

    Your ingenuity is mind blowing! Great job and keep up the great work!

  • @bethanyfern6869
    @bethanyfern6869 Před 3 měsíci +2

    This is such a user friendly video. Thank you so so much! I’m so excited to be able to build my own one day and feel so confident in being able to follow your design. Great job!

  • @scottsimpkins350
    @scottsimpkins350 Před 2 lety +3

    I like it! I’m not a welder, but I’m sure I can find someone near by. I’d need to make my bed fold out horizontally since I only have a 6’ ceiling but hey, that fine too, I’ve been looking at the “wood” kits, but I know that’s gonna be a lot more weight using lumber. Again, that’s for your detailed description AND sharing with all of us.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks, well you can just make it like the bunk beds just adjust the legs and locking points different. I not sure with the weight difference, but I wouldn't trust a wood frame as much.

  • @billjohnston9451
    @billjohnston9451 Před rokem +1

    Wow that's an amazing setup you designed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před rokem +1

      Thanks.... there was alot of "head scratching" to figure it out...lol.

  • @logan2japan466
    @logan2japan466 Před rokem

    Thank you for making this video, amazing job with the camper beds!!

  • @Mosessousa1
    @Mosessousa1 Před rokem

    Wow, a lot of work and looks fantastic!

  • @gamemaster7650
    @gamemaster7650 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing bed setup. Looks better than anything you could buy you definitely have great talent and ideas.

  • @Aleoop57
    @Aleoop57 Před 3 lety +3

    Great job on building the beds and showing how you built them

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks... hopefully it helped some people out there

  • @notkeith123
    @notkeith123 Před 2 lety +1

    Good ideas all over the place. I had to download the whole video just in case I couldn't fine it again. Well done!!

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! If you have any question I'll try to help.

  • @earlypsd
    @earlypsd Před 2 lety +3

    Nice work. Clean and not too heavy. I may add a vinyl cover that rolls up to the ceiling. It’s dusty where I plan to go. This design checks all the boxes for me. 👊🏼

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks, glad I could help!

    • @bornonthebayou7926
      @bornonthebayou7926 Před 2 lety +2

      Check out this video on keeping the dust out: "RV Life Hack - Keeping the Dust Out Of Your Camp Trailer". Hope this helps.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      @@bornonthebayou7926 thanks for the info!

  • @TheMongo1357
    @TheMongo1357 Před 2 lety +3

    FREAKIN AWESOME!!! This is exactly what I will be needing for my trailer! Great job!!

  • @unclebuds3752
    @unclebuds3752 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome job. I’m glad I ran across your video. That’s exactly what I’m wanting to do with mine.

  • @dirtyminerapparel
    @dirtyminerapparel Před rokem

    I like how usable the space is. I was thinking of building Murphy bed and the same idea for a couch.

  • @kelishia
    @kelishia Před rokem

    Great design! you explained it very, very well! Thank you.

  • @mattobrien2010
    @mattobrien2010 Před rokem

    Damn dude. What a fantastic design. Well done and thank you for sharing!🙌

  • @jukie3737
    @jukie3737 Před rokem

    Brilliant design.

  • @alfredjarosch2783
    @alfredjarosch2783 Před 2 lety +1

    Best solution I've seen so far, nicely done and well explained! Thanks a lot.

  • @BabyBunch
    @BabyBunch Před rokem

    This is an awesome design. I so need these for my kids

  • @dougbujak7497
    @dougbujak7497 Před 9 měsíci

    What a great idea!

  • @COVolcom
    @COVolcom Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for making an detailed video on your beds! I watched your other video on your camper too.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for watching and I hope it help you in some way. I know a lot of people wanted the video!!

  • @SmallVansBigWorld
    @SmallVansBigWorld Před 2 lety +1

    Very solid build! I like how its removable too!

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks, one trailer can do it all. At least that was my plan for it!

  • @mostrico
    @mostrico Před 2 lety +1

    Man thank you so much for sharing this, it really open my eyes to new ideas, it looks awesome!!

  • @harleysharrard3489
    @harleysharrard3489 Před rokem

    It's been said by others, but best design out there. Thanks.

  • @4tressfortified
    @4tressfortified Před 2 lety +1

    Extremely creative space saving solution!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @MrRetahreggin
    @MrRetahreggin Před 2 lety +1

    Your fab work and mental ability to make it happen is impressive. Good job man

  • @mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66

    Beautiful work thanks for sharing. I'll be using the twin bed version 🙏😎☮️

  • @geniusyaqui1916
    @geniusyaqui1916 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey, just want to thank you for your bunk bed design, glad to say you have created a second great one in my trailer, Excellent!
    I also built one in my cargo trailer, very similar. I welded Aluminum material to build mine, Very light and strong
    Yes, I put my flavor on it but give you 100% credit, for the idea design. I wish I could share it with you and the world but I'm not very good at posting stuff on CZcams.
    Thank you again your a Bad Ass!

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +2

      Just glad I could help!! I'm just a normal guy.... no bad ass here!! LOL!!

  • @sebase6577
    @sebase6577 Před 2 lety +1

    Yes ! I got the answer to my question I was looking for !!! Thanks really good Job 👍🏻

  • @unklb7161
    @unklb7161 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the bunks! Thanks for sharing

  • @leemarzahl8891
    @leemarzahl8891 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome build!

  • @lancecluster
    @lancecluster Před 2 lety +1

    Very professional, nice design, you also did a nice job finishing them - cleaning up the welds, paint etc. Appears you have some nice animal "helpers". Thanks for showing us this .

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks, yes I have a little OCD on certain things... I tried to make it as nice as I could.

  • @scottmcmorris5203
    @scottmcmorris5203 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you. I have been looking for something like this for ever.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      It's pretty easy as long as you have the tools.

  • @phxamigo
    @phxamigo Před rokem

    Beautiful work!!!!!!!! best set up I've seen!!

  • @nwoutdoors3405
    @nwoutdoors3405 Před rokem

    Awesome build, very well done, sir! I noticed some squeaking on the bunk bed when you raised it up, a nylon bushing in-between the legs, and the frame may help with that and preserve that nice paint job. Thanks for posting!

  • @richardbruton5980
    @richardbruton5980 Před rokem

    Amazing! Best design ever!

  • @user-gt3xx6lc1o
    @user-gt3xx6lc1o Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks - gives me some good ideas. Looks heavy though. I think some of it could be lumber too.

  • @basilenegraham3714
    @basilenegraham3714 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the great video. Excellent design and explanation.

  • @chrisholds1
    @chrisholds1 Před 2 lety +2

    This is a really good tutorial & I think that you've come up with really clever ideas.
    Another way to make figuring out where to place holes on long legs easier would be after you've measured from the edge, to drop a plumb line to try the angle & verify the hole placement.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks... I'll try that on my next build.

    • @Dave-sw2dm
      @Dave-sw2dm Před 11 měsíci

      Plumb line in a trailer? I would think a square would work better unless you know you have the trailer perfectly level front to back and side to side.

  • @TheWoodlandReboot
    @TheWoodlandReboot Před rokem

    Great design!

  • @chuckfowler4754
    @chuckfowler4754 Před rokem

    Awesome job👍

  • @michaelwittman2220
    @michaelwittman2220 Před 10 měsíci

    Thing strapped to the Thing. Good job Mister. I like it.

  • @Shoots-A-Stick79
    @Shoots-A-Stick79 Před 2 lety +1

    Solid and clean. Nice set-up.

  • @evonnewhalen9794
    @evonnewhalen9794 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video and awesome job as well. Thanks for sharing

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks.... hopefully it helped someone!

  • @richarddybdahl7563
    @richarddybdahl7563 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job. Just stumbled across this after looking to do this in our trailer. Thanks for the upload.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před rokem +1

      Glad you liked it. Good luck with your trailer

  • @jrolf423
    @jrolf423 Před 11 dny

    Nice job man

  • @joeyking2765
    @joeyking2765 Před rokem

    You are very skilled, great job.

  • @robertmcmahon1221
    @robertmcmahon1221 Před 7 měsíci

    wonderful engineering

  • @johnhouseman3985
    @johnhouseman3985 Před 4 měsíci

    Good job well done

  • @toddwmeyer
    @toddwmeyer Před 2 lety +1

    Very well done project... thanks for sharing

  • @vdubluv222
    @vdubluv222 Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos just help me convince my wife to do this! Thank you!!!!!

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      Convincing the wife can be the hardest part!! LOL!!

  • @crecrenspires1942
    @crecrenspires1942 Před rokem

    This is so awesome!

  • @johncole3010
    @johncole3010 Před 2 lety +1

    This vid gives me an idea to make a fold down bed /couch that mounts under a bunk bed in a 6x10 cargo trailer.

  • @mico26az
    @mico26az Před 2 lety +1

    Was looking for a way to add bunk beds to my camper this videos just solved my problem thanks looks great !!

  • @warlockezz3023
    @warlockezz3023 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video. This is very informative and a gives me a great idea of how to adapt this to my trailer. I have a 6ft tall 12ft long trailer (yes its small but it works, I would love to upgrade to a larger trailer but budget/truck don't allow it lol) but we use very comfy couch cushions for beds and have been looking for ideas to make some bunk beds. Right now my trailer is a basic build to be functional (lost private area with house we used to hunt out of due to toxic group member that is no longer in the group). I will def be using this information to improve my trailer.
    I have not looked at your other videos yet but do you have one for storage solutions? We have 3-4 people camping with us and can use ALL the storage we can get

  • @chriswright2870
    @chriswright2870 Před 2 lety +1

    Best design I've seen, Thank you for sharing

  • @scp8412
    @scp8412 Před 2 lety +1

    awesome design!

  • @reuben6664
    @reuben6664 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nice. Great job.

  • @Itzconradvi
    @Itzconradvi Před rokem

    Nice job man! I was gonna do mine out of wood but love the clean look of that! So may have to go your way! lol

  • @rubenfelan6372
    @rubenfelan6372 Před 2 lety +1

    Sweet,great fab job! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @rockspyder3970
    @rockspyder3970 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this, awesome plan! That spacing bracket to fold the bed against the wall is exactly the plan I needed! 💪🏻💪🏻👍🏻 Nice beard btw😉

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      Yep.. glad I could help!! Thanks... it gets a little crazy from time to time though....lol!!

  • @berlin3577
    @berlin3577 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks nice and a great idea thanks for sharing

  • @lylestavast7652
    @lylestavast7652 Před rokem

    that's a good slick system you did there....

  • @SeauT
    @SeauT Před 2 lety +1

    Nicely done.

  • @my_flippin_journey
    @my_flippin_journey Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome set-up/Design

  • @MrCarmelo1959
    @MrCarmelo1959 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome idea brother great job!!!

  • @satsudha53
    @satsudha53 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent work, very well explained.

  • @dougmatson6088
    @dougmatson6088 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job! One of the best ideas I have seen!!

  • @leeburke4060
    @leeburke4060 Před 2 lety +1

    fantastic job

  • @georgea6403
    @georgea6403 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow man! Incredible! Thank you!

  • @lesliehunter1823
    @lesliehunter1823 Před rokem

    Very clever!

  • @stgraves260
    @stgraves260 Před 2 lety +2

    You did a really good job sir.

  • @cindygarnett8118
    @cindygarnett8118 Před 2 lety +1

    Bravo! Wow, just wow!

  • @phillipkuntze137
    @phillipkuntze137 Před 2 lety +1

    this was fantastic!

  • @craigmackay3251
    @craigmackay3251 Před 2 lety +1

    Good job dude! I'm going to make mine just like you did, thanks.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před 2 lety +1

      Have fun! If you have any questions let me know!!

  • @owenjones6134
    @owenjones6134 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome job Mate, well done. A bit of work saves all the heart ache setting up when you hit your destination.👍

  • @joshfisherback1612
    @joshfisherback1612 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video!!!

  • @eugenemcintyre2513
    @eugenemcintyre2513 Před 2 lety +1

    Great idea and exicution. Nice job in presentation as well

  • @ChuckisOutside
    @ChuckisOutside Před rokem

    Good job 👏👍

  • @GrillinandChillinwithColeman

    Great video my friend, that is really going to help with my build. I think instead of horse panel, I am going to use webbing to cut down a little on weight.

    • @watsonst04
      @watsonst04  Před rokem +2

      Thanks! Yea I almost drilled the entire border with holes and do a tight hammock style, but was at Tractor supply one day and see them and though it would be easier.

  • @melodyhopponen7504
    @melodyhopponen7504 Před 2 lety +1

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  • @organogold8
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  • @warbound8492
    @warbound8492 Před 10 měsíci

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  • @lovesdoggies1481
    @lovesdoggies1481 Před 11 měsíci

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