Dude your videos are very engaging! I usually don't watch many van videos these days but yours are so different, in a good way. I hope you are enjoying van life as much as I am! 👍✌
I love the way you put this video together! I feel like I’m watching a scene from “keeping up the Jones” because you are a super influencer branding genius❗️💞👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Great job, this video is super helpful, thanks for the plans too! I wonder, if you put a clear piece of tape over the laser sight fix having to clean it out every time?
Very good ideas for a van. I have a very similar set up on my van. FYI those flat woods are going to stick on your back even with the mattress. I fixed it putting some cardboard as in between layer and it works just fine. Let me know if you came up with something else to solve that issue. Thanks and keep up the good work. 💪🏽
Never mind, i just watched your other video and see you have a standard cargo van. I'm planning to get the high roof ford transit long cargo van, so i think i'll be able to fit my futon in it no prob. But if not, will follow your design. Very cool. And funny videos man.
Good stuff. I really like the new ford transits. That was one I considered, but I found this one for a lot less $. The width dimensions of the vans are the same if I recall though.
Sofas need an angled back rest for comfort. Have been trying to figure out the best way to do that while being able to use the sofa as a single bed and a double bed when needed without eating up too much room. Have a few ideas, but they don't involve sticking a cushion at a 90 degree angle at my back.
I'm at the same point at the moment :) Closest I can get (without overcomplicating it) is just copy a rock 'n roll bed but don't like the wasted space behind the back support. Folded looks like _/\_
I've had the exact same setup with a futon mattress that has inner metal coils and it's worked well for years with back support, just pulled it away from the wall some. I use a ratchet strap on the frame at the fold to keep it in place.
Pretty good idea and design, personally I would probably have slats closer together and I cant help but think you remind me of inspector gadget lol. Good vid thanks
I tried to leave enough space that I could reach through and grab something, but I never needed to. So if I re-did it, I'd probably have them closer. too. Haha, I've never heard an inspector gadget comparison, but I've got the long face and crazy hair
zhkopec all joking aside its a great little design and one I am wanting to replicate, with a few tweeks, so thank you for the vid and ..... Keep em coming
Misty Spring if anyone else is searching for furniture plans with try Jadonite Wood Blueprints Buddy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got great success with it.
Thank you! Usually I speed up how-to videos to get to the point, but you nailed the information needed without the him-hawing nonsense. I love the music and voice over.
Yes...the slats DO look too far apart...BUT; if I make it a bit wider..say for a Q or K...and dont pull it all the way out..it leaves that great double strip of support in the middle! thanks for this; I had to take still shots becuz I cant figur out how to view it on sketchup (darn!) AND i am actually attempting to hack this for my small cabin..for a couch like the IKEA pull out/pull up (Friheten Corner Sofa Bed With Storage Skiftebo Dark Grey Ikea Brathult ; now called ...The IKEA Friheten Sofa Bed) Im using your great pictures to hack a van sofa and an IKEA sofa into a sleeper sofa WITH storage (yay!) for my very small cabin in Mendocino CA! great!! thanks so much!
from my experience when you are parking up for the night position your van so that your hear will be on the top of the hill if you cant find level ground
A few questions. 1) Wouldn't you have greater support if the lengthwise 2x4's were edge-up instead of flat? Try standing on a 2x4 either way and it is stronger when you stand on its edge. 2) There seems to be very little support on the legs of the slideout. If you move it side to side, it looks like it would crumble. 3) In the center back I don't see a leg. Is that because you are using the wheel well as support there? 4) Also, I don't see any lateral support at the base. If you are on it and more (length-wise) back and forth, what is there to stop it from crumbling?
I would like to do something like this on our boat. Do you still have a bill of materials as an easy starting point for waht I would need to purchase? Nice work BTW! and very nice detailed drawings.
Have you had any issues with the junctions where the stats Connect to The long support beam on the sliding section. I’m wondering because The stats are not sitting on top of the long member. And if you haven’t had any issues with that I might do that design so my drawers will still work.
Cool bed, you probably wouldn't need to recut the legs if you measured them as you went along instead of all at the beginning, ya know, because the saw blade is wider then your pencil lines, but other wise really smart design 👍
What mattress did you purchase from Ikea? And how does it hold up when in the upright position as a couch? Does it have the tendency of folding down at all?
Did you look at modifying an existing IKEA product like you did with the cabinet? I have seen products in their catalog which use essentially the same design.
A couple months ago I downloaded sketchup to draw my bed. I gave up because I didn't have anything to tell me how to use the program. How did you learn how?
Excellent vlog a refreshing change , even the backing music got my feet tapping , and they haven’t done that since I managed to electrocute myself in my battery box . 🤣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
that looks amazing good idea but the wood that you use as small and thin as it is it only meant for one person not two I don't see you doing anything physical on there
It's surprisingly durable. I strength tested it up to 350lbs and jumped on it a few times. Worse case scenario, I could always ad one or two more slats.
Nice build, but you end up with only 8 latches and lots of space between them. Is this enough to not sink in too much with that thin matress? Modern slatted frames have up to 28 latches...
I had that concern early on but so far it's had many nights on it and I haven't noticed any sinking. A lot of the modern frames are ultra light materials and thinner so they go for more slats. The wood I used ended up being pretty strong
Hey there! Can you list the type of wood you bought and all the lengths? I am going to build your version next week ! Thank you so much for this incredible documentation
I'm REALLY wanting this SketchUp file so I can build this couch ASAP in my bus but I cannot seem to open the file. I downloaded SketchUp but still have problems. Helllllp.
You can use SketchUp for free online (PC, don't think it works on mobile). app.sketchup.com/ You can open a file by simply dragging it from any location straight into the open application on a web browser. Or, while you have the browser app open, you can go to the three dashes at the top left and down to "Open". Then click on "Add Model" in the top left. This will open up a window where you can then find the location where you downloaded the file. Once you find the file location, select it and click "Open".
Hey Kerri, I don't have one (yet). It's on my to do list. One way might be to print out screen shots from each of the sections. I tried to make the 3d model like a LEGO instruction.
How heavy is that (ballpark) lol idk I think I’ll just try a cot haha seems to intricate for me😂. I love your ikea cabinet idea...but yet probably end up using some plastic drawers that Wally World has😂 anyway haha enough bout me telling you of my in capabilities take care 😉✌️
Half of the fun of the project is just learning to do things. I could have just made a normal twin size frame, but I wanted to be able to sleep 2 people later on. ;)
zhkopec - I see your point. I guess I should point out that when I was your age I used to get involved in many in-depth projects and it was fun to do and learn. Now that I am retired, I don't have the zest and patience I did when I was younger...lol! You did a great job on the bed frame and it should serve you well! 👍🏼
I'm not sure if it's just the program but I'm not able to open the actual document. When I try it just gives a bunch of nonsense characters. I see others asking if you have a pdf, or just straight up measurements (what size wood and how many pieces of each) so I'm just wondering. I would love to make this bed.
Rated Rosa Its a "SketchUp" program file. They have a free reader on their website if I recall correctly. It's a 3d diagram that you can see at the start of the video. I'm working on a off version of it which will be out soon. It's not ideal, but you could get the entirety by pausing the vid at each section. Until the pdf is done. (Soon I hope)
Good tutorial... Except that bloody annoying 'musak'. Not cool mate. Also, your *Sketch Up* download is no use, without the program. A link to that might have been helpful. I'll give you a thumbs up though for effort.
You called COOL music 😂 are you kidding ... The most annoying music , i switched of your video in less than a minute its that bad , you can see how many people liked it from the minimal thumbs up ....otherwise it could have been really good .
Dude your videos are very engaging! I usually don't watch many van videos these days but yours are so different, in a good way. I hope you are enjoying van life as much as I am! 👍✌
Thanks! :D
Hey Brian glad to see you commenting on here! You’re a gem✌️
InstaBlaster...
Thank you for the plans! Just built mine with a slight adjustment to fit a queen mattress. Appreciate it!!!
Me and a buddy just finished putting this together! Awesome design man! Perfect for the application!
I'm psyched that it worked for you guys! Glad it could help. send me some pics of you guys! 😃
It was very kind of you to share your plans! Thank you!
No problem Chantal 👍
Thank you for sharing! Loved it! Like the voiceover too.
Thanks to discovering this video I think I know what I'm gonna do for my future Ambulance camper bed.
Awesome! Let me know if you have any questions. :D
I love the way you put this video together! I feel like I’m watching a scene from “keeping up the Jones” because you are a super influencer branding genius❗️💞👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I think if I eventually do a van conversion, I'll build a bed like that!
BTW love the Volt. I had one for 4 years. Loved that car!
Matthew Johnson The slide out futon bed is great. And yeah the volt is a great car!
When wood use to be cheap.
Great job, this video is super helpful, thanks for the plans too! I wonder, if you put a clear piece of tape over the laser sight fix having to clean it out every time?
Very good ideas for a van. I have a very similar set up on my van. FYI those flat woods are going to stick on your back even with the mattress. I fixed it putting some cardboard as in between layer and it works just fine. Let me know if you came up with something else to solve that issue. Thanks and keep up the good work. 💪🏽
I actually haven't too much issues with the flat wood. How are they sticking to your back in your setup?
Never mind, i just watched your other video and see you have a standard cargo van. I'm planning to get the high roof ford transit long cargo van, so i think i'll be able to fit my futon in it no prob. But if not, will follow your design. Very cool. And funny videos man.
Good stuff. I really like the new ford transits. That was one I considered, but I found this one for a lot less $. The width dimensions of the vans are the same if I recall though.
Sofas need an angled back rest for comfort. Have been trying to figure out the best way to do that while being able to use the sofa as a single bed and a double bed when needed without eating up too much room. Have a few ideas, but they don't involve sticking a cushion at a 90 degree angle at my back.
I'm at the same point at the moment :) Closest I can get (without overcomplicating it) is just copy a rock 'n roll bed but don't like the wasted space behind the back support. Folded looks like _/\_
I've had the exact same setup with a futon mattress that has inner metal coils and it's worked well for years with back support, just pulled it away from the wall some. I use a ratchet strap on the frame at the fold to keep it in place.
Thx for the sketchup file, very useful. Nice vid production as well.
Rag Dolly I can’t use the sketch up file. It’s sending me to “mega”? Please advise
How did you access the sketchup file? I can't gain access to MEGA, even after registering.
Pretty good idea and design, personally I would probably have slats closer together and I cant help but think you remind me of inspector gadget lol.
Good vid thanks
I tried to leave enough space that I could reach through and grab something, but I never needed to. So if I re-did it, I'd probably have them closer. too. Haha, I've never heard an inspector gadget comparison, but I've got the long face and crazy hair
zhkopec all joking aside its a great little design and one I am wanting to replicate, with a few tweeks, so thank you for the vid and ..... Keep em coming
How thick are the boards used for the slats
Here from Sasnak channel. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Mr Rosh! 👌
Thanks for the sketchup file!!!
I'm a new subscriber. I like this idea. And I really love the sound of your voice. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you :) Let me know if you have any questions.
zhkopec you are most welcome darlin. And if I have any questions I'll for sure hit you up.
Thats amazing. Thanks so much for plans.. So helpful!
Mike Bennett glad to help Mike!
I think I might build one for the float cabin.
Thanks for sharing the design
No problem. Let me know if you have any questions.
I think I will adapt it to replace the pull out couch in my old rv.
what a great help and also for the drowing.
No problem Hermann
Super sick may use this build in my 95 dodge2500
I believe I"m going to go with this version of slide out bed. I think it's great.
Misty Spring if anyone else is searching for furniture plans with try Jadonite Wood Blueprints Buddy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy got great success with it.
The Mattress= "Full size, for when I'm entertaining guests" LOL
Thank you! Usually I speed up how-to videos to get to the point, but you nailed the information needed without the him-hawing nonsense. I love the music and voice over.
Bacawind Thanks! Let me know if you've got any questions 😁
Ya, you do look like Inspector Gadget! Go Gadget goooo! Your design is wickit awesome!
Thanks Ellery !
Good job. Thanks
Thank you🌹👍🏿🇺🇸
Yes...the slats DO look too far apart...BUT; if I make it a bit wider..say for a Q or K...and dont pull it all the way out..it leaves that great double strip of support in the middle! thanks for this; I had to take still shots becuz I cant figur out how to view it on sketchup (darn!) AND i am actually attempting to hack this for my small cabin..for a couch like the IKEA pull out/pull up (Friheten Corner Sofa Bed With Storage Skiftebo Dark Grey Ikea Brathult
; now called ...The IKEA Friheten Sofa Bed) Im using your great pictures to hack a van sofa and an IKEA sofa into a sleeper sofa WITH storage (yay!) for my very small cabin in Mendocino CA! great!! thanks so much!
Glad it could be of help!
Staggering the screws at 5.05 would help to avoid splitting and give more strength but over all, good job 👍
Ah interesting. Thanks for the tip
@@zhkopec 👍👍👍
from my experience when you are parking up for the night position your van so that your hear will be on the top of the hill if you cant find level ground
mike watters Good tip. Yeah I've down similar at night
Great bed ,thank you very much, you rock dude
Thanks Dan 👌
A few questions. 1) Wouldn't you have greater support if the lengthwise 2x4's were edge-up instead of flat? Try standing on a 2x4 either way and it is stronger when you stand on its edge. 2) There seems to be very little support on the legs of the slideout. If you move it side to side, it looks like it would crumble. 3) In the center back I don't see a leg. Is that because you are using the wheel well as support there? 4) Also, I don't see any lateral support at the base. If you are on it and more (length-wise) back and forth, what is there to stop it from crumbling?
Thank you
No problem rob. Let me know if you have Amy questions
Nice video, I have a bus that I want to build some furniture like this for so your videos will be usefull.
Nice! Let us know how it goes or if you've got any questions.
fantastic
Thanks Brendan, let me know if you've got any questions.
I would like to do something like this on our boat. Do you still have a bill of materials as an easy starting point for waht I would need to purchase? Nice work BTW! and very nice detailed drawings.
Muito bom!!
PLUS: people throw away the IKEA bed slats all the time; Im going to use some of my stash to make this with them!
I've just bought a double beds worth for 25.00 from Ikea incl. delivery...
Have you had any issues with the junctions where the stats Connect to The long support beam on the sliding section. I’m wondering because The stats are not sitting on top of the long member.
And if you haven’t had any issues with that I might do that design so my drawers will still work.
Intéressant
Haha this video was great, thanks very much
Cool bed, you probably wouldn't need to recut the legs if you measured them as you went along instead of all at the beginning, ya know, because the saw blade is wider then your pencil lines, but other wise really smart design 👍
Thanks so much for putting the plans up for free! I cannot open an SKP file though. Any chance we could get the PDF?
What mattress did you purchase from Ikea? And how does it hold up when in the upright position as a couch? Does it have the tendency of folding down at all?
It doesn't fold down too much, but it does want to slide off. Hard to keep in the couch position. I might cut it in half and make two parts to it.
Thank you for putting up design! Do you happen to know the weight of the bed after completion?
I was never able to measure it accurate due to the shape, I've had estimates at 60-70lbs. Depends on the type of wood you use.
I tried using sketch up, above my pay grade. Your bed did it come from ikea? Now I see you did get materials from Home Depot. Like your music.
Aren't the cross slats awfully far apart? seems like you'd feel every dip and dive...
Did you look at modifying an existing IKEA product like you did with the cabinet? I have seen products in their catalog which use essentially the same design.
Ian Albert I did. Most of them did not fit or have the open bottom for storage that I need.
A couple months ago I downloaded sketchup to draw my bed. I gave up because I didn't have anything to tell me how to use the program. How did you learn how?
I found a CZcams video that explained it. I might make one someday but in the meantime search for "sketchup beginner tutorial" on YT
Excellent vlog a refreshing change , even the backing music got my feet tapping , and they haven’t done that since I managed to electrocute myself in my battery box . 🤣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
😅😅👍
Great design, but might want to use glue as well as screws.
Very good point. So far I haven't had any issues, but doing it again, I would add glue as well.
Do you want to do a build out for ford transit mid roof ?
that looks amazing good idea but the wood that you use as small and thin as it is it only meant for one person not two I don't see you doing anything physical on there
It's surprisingly durable. I strength tested it up to 350lbs and jumped on it a few times. Worse case scenario, I could always ad one or two more slats.
do you have the plans for the bed? The link above is for a download program.
Nice build, but you end up with only 8 latches and lots of space between them. Is this enough to not sink in too much with that thin matress? Modern slatted frames have up to 28 latches...
I had that concern early on but so far it's had many nights on it and I haven't noticed any sinking. A lot of the modern frames are ultra light materials and thinner so they go for more slats. The wood I used ended up being pretty strong
What are the measurement on the slats that the futon sits on?
What kind of van do you have?
Dou u have the sketch in PDF? I dont have this program in my pc, but I really like your project!!! :) Help one brazilian fan. hahaha ;)
💪💞😎
You really don't need the laser my guy
So it fits a a twin xl bed? Please help, thank you
What I have on it is a full size bed that I trimmed about 6 inches. So comfortably would fit a 48-54inch (if I recall) wide mattress.
Hey there! Can you list the type of wood you bought and all the lengths? I am going to build your version next week ! Thank you so much for this incredible documentation
I used about 3 2x4, and about 6-8 2x1 Furring Strip Boards as the sliding slats. All 8ft long.
Thank you!!
How many 2x4s did you end up needing to buy?
It was about 3 2x4, and about 6-8 2x1 slats.
Great video, don't see any link though.
Check the video description. Might have to click "show more" if you're on the CZcams app
Margaret Munro
what mattresses do you use with this?
how much this construction weight?
File cant be downloaded. Great design, please put in pdf format
Aren't those slats way too far apart?
You could put them a bit closer, but it's quite strong as it is with the gaps. This is a bit lighter and easier to pull out.
He has a GREAT voice, knows “Sketch Up” and has a BIG watch! ;) Good diy thx again.
Just try not to fall down any of the 12” gaps between those slats
So frustrated, your link won’t open to the plans. I downloaded Mega app and then the plans & when I open it, it is blank. Any suggestions?
Debbie Stroud I’m having the same problem
I'm REALLY wanting this SketchUp file so I can build this couch ASAP in my bus but I cannot seem to open the file. I downloaded SketchUp but still have problems. Helllllp.
You can use SketchUp for free online (PC, don't think it works on mobile). app.sketchup.com/
You can open a file by simply dragging it from any location straight into the open application on a web browser.
Or, while you have the browser app open, you can go to the three dashes at the top left and down to "Open". Then click on "Add Model" in the top left. This will open up a window where you can then find the location where you downloaded the file. Once you find the file location, select it and click "Open".
Hi, do you have a paper copy or PDF of the bed. I would like to make it for my caravan
Hey Kerri, I don't have one (yet). It's on my to do list. One way might be to print out screen shots from each of the sections. I tried to make the 3d model like a LEGO instruction.
Isn't boiled linseed oil a touch poisonous? Hope not for you.
Bob Snider From what I remember, that's one of the least hazardous finishes you can do. Probably still bad for you though
How heavy is that (ballpark) lol idk I think I’ll just try a cot haha seems to intricate for me😂. I love your ikea cabinet idea...but yet probably end up using some plastic drawers that Wally World has😂 anyway haha enough bout me telling you of my in capabilities take care 😉✌️
Nikki St Laurent it's light wood but ends up being probably less than 60lbs.
zhkopec nice not to heavy then thanks for the reply...✌️
I am unable to download the file from Mega. I have logged in. Can you please send me the link.
Kerri Hames I’m having the same problem
@@floydbauler6296 Me, too.
Is the music Down to the bone?
Close. The background music is Oh So Hot - Gavin Luke
File download doesn't open
is it possible to get this link working?
Does it pop up an error for you? It seems to be working on my end.
I doubt you'd last very long on a framing crew but good work.
Haha! Probably not
I have subscrqbed at omce.
Good job! But WAY too much of a headache and unnecessary for a van bed. Just my opinion.✌🏼
Half of the fun of the project is just learning to do things. I could have just made a normal twin size frame, but I wanted to be able to sleep 2 people later on. ;)
zhkopec - I see your point. I guess I should point out that when I was your age I used to get involved in many in-depth projects and it was fun to do and learn. Now that I am retired, I don't have the zest and patience I did when I was younger...lol! You did a great job on the bed frame and it should serve you well! 👍🏼
Can't download.
Rated Rosa Does it display an error for you? The link still works on my end. I'll try and fix whatever error you're having
I'm not sure if it's just the program but I'm not able to open the actual document. When I try it just gives a bunch of nonsense characters. I see others asking if you have a pdf, or just straight up measurements (what size wood and how many pieces of each) so I'm just wondering. I would love to make this bed.
Rated Rosa Its a "SketchUp" program file. They have a free reader on their website if I recall correctly. It's a 3d diagram that you can see at the start of the video. I'm working on a off version of it which will be out soon. It's not ideal, but you could get the entirety by pausing the vid at each section. Until the pdf is done. (Soon I hope)
OK. I'll try!!
spaces between boards too wide. waiting for you to break one.
Those slats are space way too far apart to be comfortable..!
upfreaks the Ikea mattress is thick enough that It feels flat as a normal bed.
Measure twice, cut once. Measure thrice..... and you're on your way to letting your OCD keep you from ever cutting 🤣.
so i assume it didnt work cause you never showed it finished
6:10
Slats are to far apart .
I think you just like using a drill. lol
Good tutorial... Except that bloody annoying 'musak'. Not cool mate.
Also, your *Sketch Up* download is no use, without the program. A link to that might have been helpful.
I'll give you a thumbs up though for effort.
Good point. In the next one I'll link to the free trial version.
Terrible laser design Craftsman. Wow.
Deep Woods 🤔
Could you find more annoying music ....
You called COOL music 😂 are you kidding ... The most annoying music , i switched of your video in less than a minute its that bad , you can see how many people liked it from the minimal thumbs up ....otherwise it could have been really good .
Bloody. annoying. music ..... 👎👎👎
Can’t open skp. file, do you have PDF format ? Thanks.
Really nice 👍
thanks :)
Hey we are looking at building this in our van, i dont suppose you have a list of how much wood you bought etc?
I looked for my original plans, but then realized at 1:45 in the video you can see some of it. If I recall It was 10 1x2 boards and 3 2x4 boards.