VW T5 Camper Conversion Project Part 18: DIY Bed Build & Installation
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- čas přidán 18. 02. 2019
- In this video I show how I build a camper van sofa bed build in a VW T5 camper van. The camper van bed build takes the form of a U shape sofa bed with the bed measuring 200cmx110cm (with extra side space too). The DIY camper van bed frame build was mainly completed in a day with carpeting of the panels & framework taking another day. I then use some old caravan cushions and cut them down the cushions to the size of the camper van bed frame and fully reupholster them myself. Once the DIY campervan bed build is completed it transformed the look of the van and makes it in to a proper camper van. By carrying out my campervan bed install I have saved myself over a thousand pound compared to having it build and upholstered by a company. The camper van bed has ample storage underneath all of the frame and also houses my diesel night heater. All of the panels on the campervan bed build either flip down or up to allow easy access to all of the storage the campervan bed provides. I didn't have any campervan bed plans or designs to go off but rather just worked it all out as I went along and I think it looks lovely.
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Brilliant work dude
Awesome work .. just love it
Thin plywood, glue and stainless steel staples work great for cushions. Stick foam on ply with spray glue, fold material ( wrap like a parcel ) around foam to back of plywood, glue and staple.
My mate did his sail boat this way, it was quick and actually looked professionally done. The cushions had Velcro stapled to them ( plywood side ) so they always stayed put. The cushions were removed before racing.
Anyway good job 👍
Very impressive build and 'how to' video. Thank you
it took more time to plan it than build it. nice work THANK YOU.
Excellent job
Exactly what I've been looking to do
great video looks very plush,, just done the same thing in my build
Fantastic just what i want for my T4
Nice work mate
Cheers, getting there...
Very nice Projekt.
Thanks, I think it turned out well
Love it!
Nice job mate
Thanks
Really want to see what your up to with that bus on your drive. That would make an awesome camper 👍🏻
That’s the plan and will be the next project
Great video, now we know your sewing skills , ill send you my socks as got a few holes appearing 🤣
No thanks, these took me a week to do so I'm not looking forward to any more sewing jobs, even if it does save a shedload of cash doing it yourself
luv this build.....top notch work!👌🏻 I’m looking to do this myself, but in a swb T5. Can I ask how tall you made the the base structure?
Great sewing skills 🧵 🪡
Thank you 😊
Another top video, van’s starting to look great. What colour are you thinking of getting it painted? 👍
Thanks, not sure on colour yet, probably keep it white for ease but maybe either 2 tone it or get it part wrapped, we'll see soon enough as it's almost that time
Great video, shows every step of the way. We were going for R&R bed, but have read so much in Forums about extra space etc, we've decided to go for the U Shape lay out with pull out bed. Do you have any knowledge on seat belts in this type of lay out ? Im guessing it wouldnnt be legal
Thanks, you can't really get sealbelts in this layout easily, belts need to be bolted to the floor in some shape or form and to the side panels securely to be legal and I do not think seatbelts on a sideways seat are legal either. Thats why if people need belts, they usually go the R&R route but as I never carry more than 1 passenger, its never bothered me
Loving your work.
Going to build the same over the autumn.
Quick question, what size is the timber and how thick is the plywood??
2x4 timbers and 9mm plywood
Looks awesome. Can you tell me the size and type of timber you used please.
3x2” for the main frame, 9mm ply for panels
Great vid - what wheel base is your t5?
LWB factory high top
Great job does part of the bed hang over step. I'm building one. My van is all lined. And insulated. But when i run frame down the side with step. It over hangs over the step by around two inches. Its a SWB van.. I'm confused that the van project 77 doesnt hang over the step. Even the cousins flush to wall. Very strange
Yes this hangs over the step slightly as I made it to make sure I could fit it at the time and being over 6'2 tall, it ended up being 2m in length. I presume the others are only built to 180cm if that
@@TheCampervanBuilder cheers yeah it will hang over by around 2 inches. It looks like van project 77 stuff is on a slight angle ie the frame. So maybe thats how they get it so flush to egde of step. Ive no choice then but to have it over step a little. Cheers fella
Hi what size are the screws you used for hinges on top ie boards cheers
as small as possible to let the hinges sit flush
hi, what size wood did you use for the frame on the seating/bed ? thanks
Standard 2x4 for the frame and 9mm ply for the base
@@TheCampervanBuilder it looks like you riped some of the 2×4s down the middle when sawing but then when you put it together they look like only just been cut in shorter in length for inbetweens? Or did your rip the 2×4s in half the long ways so there are skinnier then?
@@mokepaioki2931 all standard cls timbers, none cut to make them smaller
Hi, great job 👍is the van a lwb?
yes it's a LWB high top
All that's missing is the stripper pole and disco ball🍦
If only I'd thought of that at the time of building
By the off chance, do you know how many lengths of wood you used ?
couldn't tell you now, I built this years ago, probably 8-10 lengths of 2x4 cls timber plus the ply on top
@@TheCampervanBuilderthankyou ! That gives me a better idea than I had before, aka.. no idea 😂
Have you got the plans anywhere mate?
I didn't do any plans, I just cut to desired lengths as I went along while incorporating the kitchen unit
Hiya. Can I ask where you get the foam from for the mattress please? I'm ready for that part of my build now and navigation finding somewhere that won't take my eyes out. Thanks Steve
I mention in the video I use old caravan cushions from a scrapped caravan and as they are caravan cushions, they are 6" deep rather than 4" as most available foam seems to be. Check used marketplaces for caravan cushions, there are plenty out there
how wide is each seat and the width of the center gap? thx
I think they were around 50cm wide leaving 50-60cm gap in the middle
thx
How high is the base please?
about 35-40cm
BAGSY FIRST DIBS ON THE LIBRARY BUS CAMPER. WHEN YOU GET ROUND TO DOING IT. please.
The bus is going to be a very high spec camper compared to my recent builds, already have a lot of stuff for it lined up and it's already getting pricey
Am I mutton?
I don't know, are you?
Mate poor choice of material looks like the black hole of kalkuta
It's all personal choice, I wanted a darker interior in general
It looks shit though.
The whole ascetics of the van looks shit
🤢