Some people roll around a lot. I sleep in a queen bed at home by myself and when I get hot I roll over to the other side that’s cool. I go back and forth all night sometimes, lol!
I like to sprawl when I sleep, and a smaller bed wouldn’t allow me to do that. Twin is fine as I’m only 5’5”, but I’d imagine for a taller person, sprawling would require a bigger mattress.
A man, a car, a drill, some wood, four table legs, imagination = a bed..... you Need a fishing pole, ice chest a samich and a Lawn chair ... good to go! Loved the voice and video 🙏🏻
I like your simple way of doing a bed instead of trying to make a motel in the back of your car like some people do. I just put a cot in the back of my Sienna.
Thank you so much for this video! I used your method for a bed platform in my Highlander. My second row seats also incline about 6" when the seats are folded. I used the 6" Parsons table legs from Home Depot (they were less chunky) and covered the platform with automotive carpet from O'Reilly's. I didn't cut out around the wheel well portion and I merely sawed of the corners so I wouldn't have the sharp edges since I don't have a jigsaw, and didn't want to fork out the money for one. I also ended up adding a second set of legs toward the middle of the platform due to a bit of sagging in that area. The total cost was around $70 and I now have a removable platform. Never in a million years would I have thought to do such a simple build for a bed. Added bonus, if I ever decide to remove the seats all I have to do is add two legs at the head of the platform and it's done!
Thank you for the simple design and addressing the incline. I have that issue in my terrain and all the youtube videos never mention how to work around it.. Thanks. I like quick simple and I want it so I can rest when needed for my drives
Great video! I’m going with a Birchwood plywood 3/4 inch for my Outback. This set up will enable me to buy a good sleeping bag. Thanks for taking the time to post the video, it helped me!
Functional and aesthetically pleasing. I wish I didn’t want to complicate it by making it fold up into the cargo area when not camping. But, with the tri-fold mattress , it should work!
I'm 6'4 and just bought a 2021 Grand Cherokee Jeep , I'm going to measure this , and see if it will work. After my encounters with a Bigfoot. I've been leery of tents ,or our small cabin , which we made cheaply . With this I could go to other places and just camp right there. I'd get one of those bathroom pop-up tents to go potty or change clothes etc Put it right beside the SUV . They are like $ 20.00 to 80.00 on amazon . I already have a port-a-potty . And solar shower. This could be very possible . Save a ton of money and go anywhere , anytime , so cool. Great Idea. Thank you.
Love this !! I’ve been searching and searching for a simple quick sturdy single sided idea. All I need to do is find time to coordinate having my friend jigsaw the spot by the wheel well! Then I can do the decorating and camp in my RAV4!! Thanks so very much for Sharing !! I’ve subscribed for more of your innovative ideas !!!
Thanks! and thanks for watching. One thing to add to the video is you may consider gluing and screwing 2x2x0.5" pieces of wood to the plywood plank as a solid base for attachment of the legs. It makes for a more secure build.
If I ever need sleeping accommodations for a Rav-4 or possibly a Highlander some day, I'll definitely put my order in at Bob's Toyota Custom Beds inc. ;-)
I have the new RAV and have been researching bed platforms. So glad I stumbled upon this. Will have to study it well to get all the dimensions correct.
Great. The only addition I made to the platform is I added a more solid square of wood (both glued on and screwed on) as a more secure foundation for the legs. By the way, since you have a new Rav4, did you know you can make it fully self-driving by just hanging a 9 - 10 oz weight (I use a medium wrench on hook and wire) to the steering wheel at 9 o'clock? It tricks the car into thinking you have your hands on the steering wheel all the time. All you need is to turn on both the adaptive cruise control and the lane keep assist. I do it on long highway stretches only. You still need to be vigilant and ready to take over anytime.
@@rmwtsou This is so cool! Great work! Will you be uploading a new video? Having a hard time picturing the additional foundation for the legs. I'm thinking of getting a '19 - I heard that the '20 shuts off if you try to run the AC at night?
@@6pst6 It is very simple. I just use a 4x4x1 inch (approx) piece of wood as the more secure foundation for the legs, attach it onto the plywood board using both wood glue and 4 screws. Then I drill a hole in the center and screw in an E-Z Lok 400-5 Threaded Insert ( brass, Knife Thread, 5/16"-18 Internal Threads, 0.625" Length, available from your hardware store or Amazon) to receive the pre-manufactured 6" table legs as shown in the video. This provides for a much more secure base for the legs. The legs can also be easily unscrewed when not in use. Also, my Rav4 is a 2020 hybrid and there is no problem keeping the AC on at night since the engine will only turn on intermittently when the battery goes down to a certain level to recharge it. It does that for about 3 minutes for each 20 minutes of AC use. If your car is not a hybrid, then you can't do it since you have to have the engine on idle all the time and it not only wasted gas, there is also a risk of carbon monoxide leakage into the car. DO NOT do it. Here is the Amazon link to the threaded inserts: www.amazon.com/dp/B0025PLFU2/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_bLB8vCWKRxSo3
@@rmwtsou Awesome, thank you! Good to know about the '20 Hybrid. I read somewhere the engine would shut off, unlike the '19 Hybrid - but it sounds like that was bad info. GREAT work again. Can't wait to see the videos when you take it out to camp.
@@6pst6 The 2019 and 2020 Rav4s are exactly the same as far as I know. The hybrid engine does shut off when the battery is sufficiently charged, then turns on automatically to recharge it when the battery drops to a certain level. That's what ALL hybrids do. Idling such as in a regular non-hybrid car just wastes gas. That's why the hybrid model gets 40 mpg despite 19 more horsepowers than the non-hybrid. Sleepin in the car with the AC on in a non-hybrid is DANGEROUS because of the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.
@@rmwtsou Mines foldable. I have a piano hinge connecting my two halves, and the legs fold in on the side which goes up. But for your intentions, this looks good.
After a couple nights sleep in my own rav4, this a godsend. The best solutions are cheap and simple imo. Will definitely be hitting the hardware store soon!
You know, that's a good idea. I should make a bed for my Isuzu Trooper. I'm in the Reno area and have plenty of camping possibilities. Have a wonderful holiday! Btw, I have a Rossi 92 in .357 blued.
easy enough but you have to find a 75x27 inch table top (a solid one!) first. I've been to many thrift stores and I've never found a piece of wood that works as well as that, and I've been looking! i did find a plank at Lowes, 72"x16"x1" that works when coupled with a great old sheet of inch thick plywood, with edges reinforced with steel.
Have Lowes cut a hardwood plywood plank out to your size, from a regular-sized plywood plank. If you don't think plywood is firm enough for the legs, just glue/screw a square wood piece onto the plank and attach the legs to them.
@@rmwtsou good idea, but i priced a sheet of plywood at Home Depot, it was over $50 bucks! OSB was even more. But if you shop around at thrift stores you can find something that gets really close to 75". I was at Goodwill today and remembered this vid, and i saw a table that was about 5 feet long, 27" wide and over an inch thick, and the table was only $3! a couple of cheap hinges and a another piece of wood and your in business.
Great build. I have my 3/4" plywood cut and was wondering how to level it. The legs are a great idea and I'm going to do the same for my Forester. I didn't see any screw protruding the top of your platform so I'm guessing the threaded inserts are less than 3/4" and installed on the bottom side.
Thank you for this creative and inexpensive idea. I am looking at using my Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo in the same fashion. I am a 5 ft tall female, so the bed can be a bit shorter.
Have a plan to go camping for a week in Wyoming with my brother, in separate cars in Spring or Summer. Will definitely make video then. Thanks for watching.
I have a Rev 4 2022 car now. And I am sleeping in my car a lot and I like this life style at least for now. My lower back got so hurt from this car’s uneven trunk area, I definitely will do this to make it even. The problem is I don’t know where to find a place to do the cut for the way you did in your video.
Do you think adding a piano hinge to the middle of the plank would make it easier to store and allow a passenger in the front seat when needed? This is an awesome video and I can't wait to watch you other ones. I just bought a 2020 Rav4 and really want to camp in it.
@@rmwtsou actually maybe the hinge more towards the part by the front seat where there is less weight. That way only a small part can flip back (where your head would be) and the front seat could be in sitting position.
By far the simplest and easiest platform I've seen so far. Thank you for posting! UPDATE: I tried this design but it didn't quite work for me. I suspect it's because the OP has a hybrid & I have a gas model. First issue is that the tee nuts do not sit flush when hammered into the plywood, causing the legs to have a slight wobble. I chiseled a little bit of the plywood surface away to recess the tee nuts into the surface, however the nuts did not have a secure enough grip into the wood. I figured worst case I can just screw the legs directly into the plywood from the top of the board. Thankfully before I did that, I took out my bubble level and discovered that the 6" legs did not yield a level sleeping surface; it was too short for my model. The magic number to get the surface level was 9" for me. I ended up using a left over piece of plywood and created a 90 degree leg using wood glue, screws and a couple of 1x2's for support and it worked out perfectly. As you can see, the 9" height of leg yields a level sleeping surface. imgur.com/WcK6zO9 imgur.com/GB3fC3z imgur.com/KQUfvO3 Overall I still think this design is by far the simplest and quickest that I've seen. I didn't want to have to deal with removing the seat nor create a folding platform. You could get away making the legs out of a 2x4 and secure them to the board with wood screws. In addition I found that I did not have to cut out a notch to accommodate the wheel well.
Hi, this is fantastic, thanks for sharing. I'm going to try to knock this project out tomorrow. Question: You said the differential from the folded-down seat to the flat back area is about 6 1/2" but you said you got 4" table legs. I'd think it would call for as close to 6 1/2" legs as possible. What am I missing? Thanks!
The table legs are 6" long as I indicated at 1:58. I may have said 4" at some point in the video but that was a mistake. Also, not shown on this video, I recommend that you glue (and then screw as well) two 2x2x0.5" pieces of solid wood onto the plywood board as basis for the legs, rather than installing them right on the plywood. It will add the extra 0.5" of height that you needed and add more stability to the legs. Good luck!
@@rmwtsou Ah, that makes sense. I thought you said 6" earlier and was confused, but then I got to the part where it said 4". Thank you so much for clarifying. And thanks for letting me know about the extra pieces on there. Okay, I'm off to purchase the goods and also find a handyman since I don't have any tools! Thanks!
This is what I'm going to be trying to do with my subaru forester. my tri fold is 75"x25" though, so hoping it will work out. i wont be using a platform because i feel i dont need it. i still have to backseats and dont want to get rid of them so theres that too. i currently have to stack things behind passenger seat so that my bed stays up but im going to be trying to fix that too. wish me luck!
Love your video. I plan to get a RAV4 and plan do the same so that I can have my mountain bike inside the SUV on the driver side while I sleep on the Passenger side. I have a question after you put in the sheet of wood, what is the height measurement from the top sheet of the wood to the ceiling of the SUV? I plan to have the sheet of wood on the Driver side leveled the same as the sleeping side and have my bike sit on top and on the bottom have storage under the wood just like the Passenger side. I want to have an idea if the ceiling with be too low for my bike to fit with the wood platform there. Thanks for your time.
Thanks for watching and for your question. As to the height, I don't know as I will have to place it in again to measure it. But it is enough for me to sleep on, without too much restriction. I think it will be more than enough space for your your bike.
pretty much the same thing I did I got the taller legs measured and cut the to the height that fit in my van so I could still sit up and put totes under I just bought a sheet of plywood had it cut and connected it with a heavy-duty hinge If I want to I can take off unscrew the outer legs and fold back the plywood to make a couch or make space if I need to haul some things I love my bed almost just like yours
If we could turn a Holden Torana Sedan in the early 70s into a double bed complete with window curtains, it's no sweat sleeping on a single bed in a Rav4. We had many great camping holidays in that car during the early days of our marriage.
I have already done it. For the 2019 - 2020 Rav4, it is about 6.5". To do the measurement yourself, park your car on level ground, fold down the rear seats forward, then place the plywood board onto the floor and then gradually prop up the rear portion using books or magazines until the top surface of the plywood board is flat (use a bubble level tool to make sure.) The final step is to measure the height of the stack of books and that's your result. Thanks for watching.
@@rmwtsou Thank you so much! You used 6” table legs, that is enough to make it fairly flat? I’m going to be making this for the full cargo cannot wait!
@@papijaddy2963 Now, I have since improved on the technique shown in the video. Instead of attaching the 6" legs directly onto the plywood board using threaded inserts, I both glued and screwed two 2x2x0.5" pieces of wood onto the plywood where the legs are to be attached, then drilled 2 holes in the center and inserted a brass threaded insert to accept the legs. This makes for a much stronger attachment for the legs and added the 1/2" additional height needed to achieve the 6.5" height needed for the rear of the boards. The brass threaded inserts were bought from Amazon and here is the link to the item: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025PLFU2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Alternatively, for an even simpler method, just use two regular-size green ammo cans instead of wooden legs to prop the rear end up. I saw this in another video and it seemed to be a great idea. The ammo cans are sturdy and approximately 6 - 7" tall (I do not have the exact measurements) and can certainly support the weight of an adult. I know Walmart sell ammo cans at around $18 each. The ammo cans can also serve as additional sturdy storage containers. If the ammo cans are taller than 6.5", just pad the front end of the board with blankets or something to make the sleeping surface perfectly flat (that will also serve to protect the backs of your rear seats.) Hope this helps.
Yayy! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for...mahalo so much! I just found you and had watched your coffee table frame..genius idea. I’m going to try figure out how to maybe do it in 3? Pieces..hinged or ? So it can become a chair thing. I guess similar to a futon. Hmm. Anyway, I just found out today that the RAV4 has a secret compartment at the base of the back seats...after you fold them down...check the floor there. Surprise! Much aloha. 🌈🌺❤️🙏
Nice! I have liked and subscribed. I made a quick foldout platform and was interested to see how others did it. I need to be able to fold mine up and pop seats up to drive kiddies around so it’s nice and flexible :)
How exactly did you attached the threaded inserts to the piece of plywood? I couldn’t find someone to cut the wood in Home Depot. Does Lowe’s cut it for you? They had some nice wood but the pieces were very large and I don’t have a proper saw for that
Yes, Lowes cut it for me, but I had to wait a long time. I attached the threaded inserts by first gluing and screwing two 4x4x1" wooden board pieces onto the plywood as foundations for the threaded inserts, then drilled a hole in the center of the foundations and screwed in the inserts.
Perfect, never could understand why so many people have to have a queen size bed in a van. Takes up so much room. Enjoy.
Better yet, just use a cot (the ones with bungee cords provide more comfort). Less weight and it's multipurpose--turn it into a lounge chair.
Well I will say one of the easier answers is two people
@@Flamenizzle Exactly! wifey and I aren't exactly Ken and Barbie anymore!
Some people roll around a lot. I sleep in a queen bed at home by myself and when I get hot I roll over to the other side that’s cool. I go back and forth all night sometimes, lol!
I like to sprawl when I sleep, and a smaller bed wouldn’t allow me to do that. Twin is fine as I’m only 5’5”, but I’d imagine for a taller person, sprawling would require a bigger mattress.
A man, a car, a drill, some wood, four table legs, imagination = a bed..... you Need a fishing pole, ice chest a samich and a Lawn chair ... good to go! Loved the voice and video 🙏🏻
Thank you for watching my friend!
I agree ! love the design and love your voice!!
A man??
You could just use reg wood for the legs too
Never text and drive, guys. Eyes on the road. Thousands die each year due to driving while distracted...stay safe!
I like your simple way of doing a bed instead of trying to make a motel in the back of your car like some people do. I just put a cot in the back of my Sienna.
Nice!
I was thinking of doing the same. Pretty comfortable. Now I need the van
Love how clean this is. Toyota should just make a feature that pulls out like this
Nicely done. Of all the SUV bed projects I have looked at, this one is lean and uncomplicated. Will be building this one for sure!
Thank you so much for this video! I used your method for a bed platform in my Highlander. My second row seats also incline about 6" when the seats are folded. I used the 6" Parsons table legs from Home Depot (they were less chunky) and covered the platform with automotive carpet from O'Reilly's. I didn't cut out around the wheel well portion and I merely sawed of the corners so I wouldn't have the sharp edges since I don't have a jigsaw, and didn't want to fork out the money for one. I also ended up adding a second set of legs toward the middle of the platform due to a bit of sagging in that area. The total cost was around $70 and I now have a removable platform. Never in a million years would I have thought to do such a simple build for a bed. Added bonus, if I ever decide to remove the seats all I have to do is add two legs at the head of the platform and it's done!
Good job!
The cut away is a great solution. Makes sense and gives that extra space!
I’m going to give it go tomorrow on my Rav 4 prime! Thank you so much for the simple and creative idea and sharing it with us!
Hope it will work well for you!
That makes sense, simpler lighter and more spacious.
Took no less than 3 tries. Ha ha.
Ha ha. Not smart enough. 3rd time is the charm, I think.
This is pretty perfect. Right size for one person and having room for storage is key. Simple yet very efficient. Great tips! Thanks for sharing 🙌🏽
Glad you like it!
Nice! "it's like a hotel room" 👍
Ha ha. Thanks!
That is probably the best, simple platform I have seen. Great idea. Thank you :)
Like your idea for taking table-tops and cutting back the legs! Those small legs seem to work great too. Nice.
Thank you for the simple design and addressing the incline. I have that issue in my terrain and all the youtube videos never mention how to work around it.. Thanks. I like quick simple and I want it so I can rest when needed for my drives
Great video! I’m going with a Birchwood plywood 3/4 inch for my Outback. This set up will enable me to buy a good sleeping bag. Thanks for taking the time to post the video, it helped me!
Good luck! Thanks for watching.
Wow! That's genius material right there. I hope you get much enjoyment from your very slick 'hotel room' on wheels!!!
Thank you for watching!
Functional and aesthetically pleasing. I wish I didn’t want to complicate it by making it fold up into the cargo area when not camping. But, with the tri-fold mattress , it should work!
Simple design and functional. Double it and you have enough for two. Great idea.
This is most simple yet perfect sleeping platform. Thank you.
I'm 6'4 and just bought a 2021 Grand Cherokee Jeep , I'm going to measure this , and see if it will work. After my encounters with a Bigfoot. I've been leery of tents ,or our small cabin , which we made cheaply . With this I could go to other places and just camp right there. I'd get one of those bathroom pop-up tents to go potty or change clothes etc Put it right beside the SUV . They are like $ 20.00 to 80.00 on amazon . I already have a port-a-potty . And solar shower. This could be very possible . Save a ton of money and go anywhere , anytime , so cool. Great Idea. Thank you.
That is easy! That is the way I will build my campervan bed! Thank you very very much!!
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching.
Ditto!! Thank you!!!!!
Love this !! I’ve been searching and searching for a simple quick sturdy single sided idea. All I need to do is find time to coordinate having my friend jigsaw the spot by the wheel well! Then I can do the decorating and camp in my RAV4!! Thanks so very much for
Sharing !! I’ve subscribed for more of your innovative ideas !!!
Thanks! and thanks for watching. One thing to add to the video is you may consider gluing and screwing 2x2x0.5" pieces of wood to the plywood plank as a solid base for attachment of the legs. It makes for a more secure build.
This is the best practical and easy platform idea I’ve seen. Great video. Easy to follow and understand. Thanks!!🌲Happy Camping!
Thank you for watching my friend.
If I ever need sleeping accommodations for a Rav-4 or possibly a Highlander some day, I'll definitely put my order in at Bob's Toyota Custom Beds inc. ;-)
Ha ha. Could be a side business after retirement. Thanks for watching!
I have the new RAV and have been researching bed platforms. So glad I stumbled upon this. Will have to study it well to get all the dimensions correct.
Great. The only addition I made to the platform is I added a more solid square of wood (both glued on and screwed on) as a more secure foundation for the legs. By the way, since you have a new Rav4, did you know you can make it fully self-driving by just hanging a 9 - 10 oz weight (I use a medium wrench on hook and wire) to the steering wheel at 9 o'clock? It tricks the car into thinking you have your hands on the steering wheel all the time. All you need is to turn on both the adaptive cruise control and the lane keep assist. I do it on long highway stretches only. You still need to be vigilant and ready to take over anytime.
@@rmwtsou This is so cool! Great work! Will you be uploading a new video? Having a hard time picturing the additional foundation for the legs. I'm thinking of getting a '19 - I heard that the '20 shuts off if you try to run the AC at night?
@@6pst6 It is very simple. I just use a 4x4x1 inch (approx) piece of wood as the more secure foundation for the legs, attach it onto the plywood board using both wood glue and 4 screws. Then I drill a hole in the center and screw in an E-Z Lok 400-5 Threaded Insert ( brass, Knife Thread, 5/16"-18 Internal Threads, 0.625" Length, available from your hardware store or Amazon) to receive the pre-manufactured 6" table legs as shown in the video. This provides for a much more secure base for the legs. The legs can also be easily unscrewed when not in use. Also, my Rav4 is a 2020 hybrid and there is no problem keeping the AC on at night since the engine will only turn on intermittently when the battery goes down to a certain level to recharge it. It does that for about 3 minutes for each 20 minutes of AC use. If your car is not a hybrid, then you can't do it since you have to have the engine on idle all the time and it not only wasted gas, there is also a risk of carbon monoxide leakage into the car. DO NOT do it. Here is the Amazon link to the threaded inserts: www.amazon.com/dp/B0025PLFU2/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apap_bLB8vCWKRxSo3
@@rmwtsou Awesome, thank you! Good to know about the '20 Hybrid. I read somewhere the engine would shut off, unlike the '19 Hybrid - but it sounds like that was bad info. GREAT work again. Can't wait to see the videos when you take it out to camp.
@@6pst6 The 2019 and 2020 Rav4s are exactly the same as far as I know. The hybrid engine does shut off when the battery is sufficiently charged, then turns on automatically to recharge it when the battery drops to a certain level. That's what ALL hybrids do. Idling such as in a regular non-hybrid car just wastes gas. That's why the hybrid model gets 40 mpg despite 19 more horsepowers than the non-hybrid. Sleepin in the car with the AC on in a non-hybrid is DANGEROUS because of the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Thank you. I have a 2017 Hylander. It also has the slopping seats. Now I know how to fix it.
Nice and simple. You could saw the bed in half, screw on a couple of hinges and fold it up when not in use. That would give you more room.
That would make the bed board no stiff enough. Thanks for watching!
@@rmwtsou Mines foldable. I have a piano hinge connecting my two halves, and the legs fold in on the side which goes up. But for your intentions, this looks good.
After a couple nights sleep in my own rav4, this a godsend. The best solutions are cheap and simple imo. Will definitely be hitting the hardware store soon!
Nice to meet you. The cozy bed is complete. It has excellent making skills. Thank you for the good video.
Thank you for watching!
That’s the nicest looking platform and legs I’ve seen. I drive a Subaru outback limited. Thank you for this Video
"looks like hotel room". what a positive person 😄
Thanks my friend!
You know, that's a good idea. I should make a bed for my Isuzu Trooper. I'm in the Reno area and have plenty of camping possibilities. Have a wonderful holiday! Btw, I have a Rossi 92 in .357 blued.
That's a file rifle. I love the Rossi 92 and anything Browning -designed.
Got my old Berlingo and was searching for a simple bed idea, thank you!
Thankyou for adding your height & dimensions. It helps a lot!
thats brilliant. i like a bit of headroom as well. I hate ducking my head all the time. good job.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing. Best bed platform I have seen.
the easiest and best one ive seen. wow!
Thanks my friend!
Just saw this... Pretty slick! One tip... Use a router roundover bit around the entire edge of the bed! No splinters or sharp edges!
Nice. Will go to Yellowstone next week for car camping. Will take video.
Such a simple design, I love it! Thank you for sharing!!
easy enough but you have to find a 75x27 inch table top (a solid one!) first. I've been to many thrift stores and I've never found a piece of wood that works as well as that, and I've been looking! i did find a plank at Lowes, 72"x16"x1" that works when coupled with a great old sheet of inch thick plywood, with edges reinforced with steel.
No need for tabletop. Just use a 75x27" inch 3/4" hardwood plywood. Have it cut out at Lowes or Home Depot. Watch the video. They will do it for free.
Have Lowes cut a hardwood plywood plank out to your size, from a regular-sized plywood plank. If you don't think plywood is firm enough for the legs, just glue/screw a square wood piece onto the plank and attach the legs to them.
@@rmwtsou good idea, but i priced a sheet of plywood at Home Depot, it was over $50 bucks! OSB was even more. But if you shop around at thrift stores you can find something that gets really close to 75". I was at Goodwill today and remembered this vid, and i saw a table that was about 5 feet long, 27" wide and over an inch thick, and the table was only $3! a couple of cheap hinges and a another piece of wood and your in business.
@@vonjunzt4130 Ha ha. If you can do the above even cheaper, that's better!
I’ve work. Very simple. I’m hoping to do something similar in my CRV.
I just purchased a 2020 Rav4 like yours and you just gave me a nice simple solution to level the bed platform.
Thanks :)
If you showed the installing a T-nut, it would be great.
I love the simplicity
Great build. I have my 3/4" plywood cut and was wondering how to level it. The legs are a great idea and I'm going to do the same for my Forester. I didn't see any screw protruding the top of your platform so I'm guessing the threaded inserts are less than 3/4" and installed on the bottom side.
You may consider gluing (and screwing) a piece of wood under the plank as a more solid and thicker base for attachment of the legs.
Great Idea, Thank You@@rmwtsou
Good job brother well done this is exactly what I was looking for
Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching.
I like how you still have the one chair available in the back.
Thanks for sharing! This has given my inspiration for my own.
Effective and simple idea! Thank you...I'm going to do this for my Jetta wagon.
It would be great if you made that plank fold so you can be mor portable
@mickey08love Thought about that, but the board must be rigid enough to support a person's weight without buckling. Otherwise, it defeats the purpose.
Looks great. I think I would use the left passenger seat (4:38) for my portable refrigerator
I did put one there in fact!
Thank you for this creative and inexpensive idea. I am looking at using my Jeep Grand Cherokee
Laredo in the same fashion. I am a 5 ft tall female, so the bed can be a bit shorter.
Love this - I am not very handy but I think I could build this or something similar
Awesome and inspiring :-) Looking forward to more Rav4 camping videos :)
Have a plan to go camping for a week in Wyoming with my brother, in separate cars in Spring or Summer. Will definitely make video then. Thanks for watching.
I have a Rev 4 2022 car now. And I am sleeping in my car a lot and I like this life style at least for now. My lower back got so hurt from this car’s uneven trunk area, I definitely will do this to make it even. The problem is I don’t know where to find a place to do the cut for the way you did in your video.
Wow this would work in my Honda insight, feet towards the back end.
Brilliant! This will work great in my Highlander.
It will be even better in the Highlander since the Highlander is bigger.
Thank you. You made this so much more easier for me to understand. I appreciate it sir!
You're welcome. Thank you for watching!
Do you think adding a piano hinge to the middle of the plank would make it easier to store and allow a passenger in the front seat when needed? This is an awesome video and I can't wait to watch you other ones. I just bought a 2020 Rav4 and really want to camp in it.
Don't think it is a good idea since it will lose its structural rigidity and/or will sag.
@@rmwtsou actually maybe the hinge more towards the part by the front seat where there is less weight. That way only a small part can flip back (where your head would be) and the front seat could be in sitting position.
@@suncoastgirl2512 You might try it. Worse thing is to have the hinge fail while you are sleeping.
By far the simplest and easiest platform I've seen so far. Thank you for posting!
UPDATE: I tried this design but it didn't quite work for me. I suspect it's because the OP has a hybrid & I have a gas model.
First issue is that the tee nuts do not sit flush when hammered into the plywood, causing the legs to have a slight wobble. I chiseled a little bit of the plywood surface away to recess the tee nuts into the surface, however the nuts did not have a secure enough grip into the wood. I figured worst case I can just screw the legs directly into the plywood from the top of the board. Thankfully before I did that, I took out my bubble level and discovered that the 6" legs did not yield a level sleeping surface; it was too short for my model.
The magic number to get the surface level was 9" for me. I ended up using a left over piece of plywood and created a 90 degree leg using wood glue, screws and a couple of 1x2's for support and it worked out perfectly.
As you can see, the 9" height of leg yields a level sleeping surface.
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Overall I still think this design is by far the simplest and quickest that I've seen. I didn't want to have to deal with removing the seat nor create a folding platform. You could get away making the legs out of a 2x4 and secure them to the board with wood screws. In addition I found that I did not have to cut out a notch to accommodate the wheel well.
Thank you for watching!
Looks great! And seems very functional
Looks great! I think I will do something similar. So simple.
Very well done, sir! Practical design.
Just got the 2021, going to make this setup soon
Love it!
Excellent work. Convenient for weekend trips to the beach….👍👍👍
Yes. 1 - 3 nights is perfect.
This is perfect. Thank you for the idea.
Hi, this is fantastic, thanks for sharing. I'm going to try to knock this project out tomorrow. Question: You said the differential from the folded-down seat to the flat back area is about 6 1/2" but you said you got 4" table legs. I'd think it would call for as close to 6 1/2" legs as possible. What am I missing? Thanks!
The table legs are 6" long as I indicated at 1:58. I may have said 4" at some point in the video but that was a mistake. Also, not shown on this video, I recommend that you glue (and then screw as well) two 2x2x0.5" pieces of solid wood onto the plywood board as basis for the legs, rather than installing them right on the plywood. It will add the extra 0.5" of height that you needed and add more stability to the legs. Good luck!
@@rmwtsou Ah, that makes sense. I thought you said 6" earlier and was confused, but then I got to the part where it said 4". Thank you so much for clarifying. And thanks for letting me know about the extra pieces on there. Okay, I'm off to purchase the goods and also find a handyman since I don't have any tools! Thanks!
Good Morning - Wonderful & very simple. Could you possibly post a list of the materials used and dimensions?
This is what I'm going to be trying to do with my subaru forester. my tri fold is 75"x25" though, so hoping it will work out. i wont be using a platform because i feel i dont need it. i still have to backseats and dont want to get rid of them so theres that too. i currently have to stack things behind passenger seat so that my bed stays up but im going to be trying to fix that too. wish me luck!
Hope all works out for you!
Really nice and lightweight, others should follow your example. Theirs is way too big and bulky.
Thank you for your comment!
Love your video. I plan to get a RAV4 and plan do the same so that I can have my mountain bike inside the SUV on the driver side while I sleep on the Passenger side. I have a question after you put in the sheet of wood, what is the height measurement from the top sheet of the wood to the ceiling of the SUV? I plan to have the sheet of wood on the Driver side leveled the same as the sleeping side and have my bike sit on top and on the bottom have storage under the wood just like the Passenger side. I want to have an idea if the ceiling with be too low for my bike to fit with the wood platform there. Thanks for your time.
Thanks for watching and for your question. As to the height, I don't know as I will have to place it in again to measure it. But it is enough for me to sleep on, without too much restriction. I think it will be more than enough space for your your bike.
pretty much the same thing I did I got the taller legs measured and cut the to the height that fit in my van so I could still sit up and put totes under I just bought a sheet of plywood had it cut and connected it with a heavy-duty hinge If I want to I can take off unscrew the outer legs and fold back the plywood to make a couch or make space if I need to haul some things I love my bed almost just like yours
Nice!
Great job, and easy! Thanks for sharing.
wow so clean and minimalist looking! GJ! 👍👍👍
Bob, of all the beds you came up with, which is your best idea?
The last one, the one with just the plank and 2 legs. Thanks for watching!
If we could turn a Holden Torana Sedan in the early 70s into a double bed complete with window curtains, it's no sweat sleeping on a single bed in a Rav4. We had many great camping holidays in that car during the early days of our marriage.
Did U havre to support the head part with longer legs? Nice job!
No. The long plank is stiff enough to hold its own.
Thanks for the video! Where did you get that 75” plank? Did you make it yourself from a home depot plywood sheet?
Just bought it from Home Depot. Make sure it is 3/4" thick and made from hardwood.
@@rmwtsou oh they sell one with the exact dimensions and rounded edges? No cutting necessary?
@@Kravch96 You have to cut the edges to fit the wheelwell bulges. Watch the video.
You have the two legs at foot of plank to accommodate the slope but did you need two more legs at center to prevent the board from bowing at center?
No. The board is thick and rigid enough that 2 legs are all you need for my 190-lb weight.
Thanks for the clever idea! It does simplify things a lot.
very practical, good job!
This would work on my Prius. So easy!!!
Lol im thinking to do the same with my ikea table, not sure if it will be sturdy enough tho as i am 120 kg
I love this video! I’m going to do exactly this… where did you get the mattress that’s small enough??
From Amazon. Just search for single-sized trifold mattress (25" x 72"). Thanks for watching!
Awesome video, i have the same Rav 4 , any suggestions on how to measure the slope from the folded back seats to the flat cargo floor?
I have already done it. For the 2019 - 2020 Rav4, it is about 6.5". To do the measurement yourself, park your car on level ground, fold down the rear seats forward, then place the plywood board onto the floor and then gradually prop up the rear portion using books or magazines until the top surface of the plywood board is flat (use a bubble level tool to make sure.) The final step is to measure the height of the stack of books and that's your result. Thanks for watching.
@@rmwtsou Thank you so much! You used 6” table legs, that is enough to make it fairly flat? I’m going to be making this for the full cargo cannot wait!
@@papijaddy2963 Now, I have since improved on the technique shown in the video. Instead of attaching the 6" legs directly onto the plywood board using threaded inserts, I both glued and screwed two 2x2x0.5" pieces of wood onto the plywood where the legs are to be attached, then drilled 2 holes in the center and inserted a brass threaded insert to accept the legs. This makes for a much stronger attachment for the legs and added the 1/2" additional height needed to achieve the 6.5" height needed for the rear of the boards. The brass threaded inserts were bought from Amazon and here is the link to the item: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025PLFU2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Alternatively, for an even simpler method, just use two regular-size green ammo cans instead of wooden legs to prop the rear end up. I saw this in another video and it seemed to be a great idea. The ammo cans are sturdy and approximately 6 - 7" tall (I do not have the exact measurements) and can certainly support the weight of an adult. I know Walmart sell ammo cans at around $18 each. The ammo cans can also serve as additional sturdy storage containers. If the ammo cans are taller than 6.5", just pad the front end of the board with blankets or something to make the sleeping surface perfectly flat (that will also serve to protect the backs of your rear seats.) Hope this helps.
Nice job. simple. Do you think 1/2 inch thick would give sufficient support? I am about your height but weigh only 165 lbs.
1/2" is plenty stiff.
Great job. Thanks for sharing!
Yayy! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for...mahalo so much! I just found you and had watched your coffee table frame..genius idea. I’m going to try figure out how to maybe do it in 3? Pieces..hinged or ? So it can become a chair thing. I guess similar to a futon. Hmm. Anyway, I just found out today that the RAV4 has a secret compartment at the base of the back seats...after you fold them down...check the floor there. Surprise! Much aloha. 🌈🌺❤️🙏
I think this might be a light weight solution for my 2020 rav4 hubrid camping
👋 hey! You only added two six inch legs at the foot of the bed board? No other place like the middle of the bed?
Why? I need that space for storage! Also, the board is stiff enough to support a fat guy like me without bending.
@@rmwtsou ok perfect. Thank you!
.... Nice lookin' rig! ✨
Not sure if this is a repeated question, but where did you get the lantern, and is it solar or battery operated? Great setup!
Got them from Amazon. They are great: www.amazon.com/dp/B07BMJPH8L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_JPRZH1S9VZ2823SEA1GW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Good work! But the frame and slatted bed base may be better.
Nice! I have liked and subscribed. I made a quick foldout platform and was interested to see how others did it. I need to be able to fold mine up and pop seats up to drive kiddies around so it’s nice and flexible :)
Thanks for watching!
Yes the platform cut in half joined with a piano hinge . Would that fit in the back for storage?
@@dannykane3068 yes, I have tried that but then it will be v- shaped and not perfectly flat, not ideal for sleeping. Thanks for watching!
Nice setup!
Thanks! Will this same design x 2 accommodate two adults? Any camping lately?
No, it will only accommodate 1 person. And yes, went to Yellowstone and car camped in May.
Happy camping.
Yes!
Great idea ! Thank you so much for the video.
How exactly did you attached the threaded inserts to the piece of plywood? I couldn’t find someone to cut the wood in Home Depot. Does Lowe’s cut it for you? They had some nice wood but the pieces were very large and I don’t have a proper saw for that
Yes, Lowes cut it for me, but I had to wait a long time. I attached the threaded inserts by first gluing and screwing two 4x4x1" wooden board pieces onto the plywood as foundations for the threaded inserts, then drilled a hole in the center of the foundations and screwed in the inserts.
Nice! Great idea!
Thanks for watching!