It was so much better than a regular knife that I had seen on some videos. The movement of the electric knife does have if not more of the work for you!!
Thank you!! I find it important to share the steps that way if someone else is interested in taking on their own version of van life they have at least a resource out there that might be a bit different. There are so many different ways to do things so if I add anything to the space in way of value I am thrilled!!! Just hope it is helpful!!
Thank you!!! I just want to try to create something that will work well for me in the long run and through this process of going from the no build to the semi build I have been able to find items that have purpose instead of wasting space.
I don't actually drink beer sooooo won't be getting much use out of it for that... however when I was up there last time I saw tons of great sodas that we don't have here that I would be wanting to try perhaps...
A good bed is a necessity! I FINALLY have a bed I love, I will literally lay on it and say "I love you, bed!" Lol!! Your new bed looks so comfortable, and has great storage underneath, too! Enjoy a great night's sleep! 😴😴😴✌❤🎶
I agree... I enjoyed the cot until it started to falter... then I was ready to find something with more mattress... just laying on this now it is like laying on a very comfortable cloud!!
My preferred travel style is still camping in a tent or hammock, but after seeing your journey in this series, I have began to take steps toward having a car/suv camping set up also. I have really enjoyed all of your tips and how you have made it so accessible for travel. My company has extended remote work so I will be doing my job on the road over the next few months while traveling to some more remote places. I am eager to do so as a result of watching all of these videos. You truly find some of the wonderful places out there that are more removed from the crowds. Cannot wait to get on the road. Thank you.
You will love your journey!! I understand turning away from busy areas right now. And as long as you can have connection there is no reason not to!!! Will you be sharing your adventures ??
Thank you!!! I really want to feel like I am in a welcoming space when I am in the van. I like having little soft surfaces to touch and feel comfortable.
Thank you for following along the journey!!! I really wanted to share the two videos to focus on the different project portions in more depth to make it not as overwhelming!!!
Your space has such a wonderful personality. I really enjoy your pillows and how you take pride in your little space and make it your own home. Very nice.
Love the electric knife it sure made cutting down my mattress easier. I love the pillow you made what fun is that. Have a great road trip and of course always be safe!
I absolutely love seeing your journey with this. I joined because you did such a great job sharing my home town of Eureka Springs but now I am invested in all you share.
Well thank you!!! I am glad you have come along with me for the adventure of van life... I know when I started posting some of my van videos that I had some people questioning why I was adding this to my regular adventures but I really wanted to share how I make them possible through my travels so it would be something people could see first hand is attainable with a little creativity. Now I welcome so many new people to the channel who come from the van and they question why the adventures...lol...
Thank you for sitting down and sharing why you opted to change your bed. This makes so much sense. You always have such a great way of sharing information and the visual of the cot was completely understandable as to why you would veer away from using it, I think that was very smart. I applaud you for your transparency in this journey, it really helps people like me who might not consider doing this think maybe I could more and more for short vacations.
No problem!!! I really wanted to let everyone know that the no build did well by me and had I not have had an older cot I likely would not be making these changes just yet.. but I think that the great thing about the van is that it does allow you to make changes as you feel comfortable... I want to make sure everyone knows that.. you don't have to rush to get what you want!!
Nothing better than a good night's rest and a comfortable mattress. I'm like you in that I watched a ton of videos before I did my bed in my NV...Im so glad I opted for a good mattress. I love your videos, keep up the great content.
Thank you sooooo much!!! Since I am now back on the road in the modified van I am sure there will be some interesting take aways...lol... Videos coming soon!!
The mattress is memory foam and is wrapped in its original cover. The bed itself is a wooden frame painted white to seal the wood from any kind of moisture. The mattress was about $150 because of the size I bought however the twin I believe was $115 when I purchased and would have been sufficient for the size had I not have potentially wanted to expand in the future.
You are one of the very few nomads who prefer their bed to be placed lengthwise, like I'm going to do, rather than across the garage doors. Congrats on your new bed! Looks great!
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed placing it in a static position because it allows me to move more freely and not have to always be changing and moving things around every day just to get in bed. Although I do love the conversation space that it opens up whenever they have the rock and roller style or fold out bed this suits me much better. Not to mention I could put a very comfortable mattress that doesn’t have to be in there fold LOL that was very important to me because of my back issues that I have experienced. Thank you so much for watching and the encouraging words!
I have been so busy with my job going back to in person that I just realized how many of your videos I had missed. Girl, you have me busy all day today watching. I love how your bed turned out. I swear one of these days I am going to try traveling like this. I don't know how it will work, but you keep pushing me.
Yes ma'am I am now putting out 4 videos a week so it is a lot to catch up on if you miss out...lol.. thank you!!! I am loving the new bed it is sooooo comfortable!!!
I have so many amazing places slated for this trip just locking down the final couple of plans before hitting the road... I am sooo beyond excited... I love Colorado
I've been watching all of your progress videos and it is great to see what all you have done. I have a travel trailer so when I go places I have a lot more room, but you have everything I have just in a smaller space. Makes sense when it comes to how you travel and it has been fun to watch. The bed will change everything for you because it will be more comfortable but also will help you stay warmer when it is cold out without the air just under the mattress. Keep it up.
So far I haven't noticed any shifting. The bed is built to be a bit heavier than my previous one and it sits in one of the channels of the flooring pretty firmly so I don't notice much in way of anything moving unless I physically move something. The floor has been sooo great so far!! I might even entertain sitting on the floor sometimes because it is so much more comfortable now...
Huge comfort improvement with your new mattress and words of wisdom on selection that are extremely true. My husband and I had to find a new mattress for our RV because the one from the factory was not good. I struggle with circulation issues and so it took us a while but finally we found one and it made all the difference.
Absolutely!!! I feel like Goldilocks and the 3 bears.. this one is too hard, this one is too soft.. this one is just right... but in reality that is how bed selection goes... I read dozens of reviews before purchasing my bed on Amazon.. I knew I needed something with more support and also that would allow me to feel more elevated in my sleep. It worked out great!!!
Seeing how you have done your van, I’m looking for a NV200 van. Love the bed. I wish I had someone to help me with the bed build. Just have to go to Lowe’s or Home Depot. Looking forward to the upcoming adventures. 👏🏻👍🏻
They are so great there!!! And if the weight of the bed is of concern you can always create two sections to lessen the weight and size for moving it into the van for the overall build. Additionally they do have mattresses which are already cut to size available on some websites but those are a bit more costly.
Been sick so i got to catch up. Lol. I love the style of dimples and your build is so nice and minimal. Downsizing is a nightmare and im not even sure where to begin. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ also I absolutely love those sunglasses you had on.
Just sitting here in my 2019 NV 200. I did not know how I would use it. I know I need more than an Ikea topper. Lol🤣 Camping in 2020 on that POS was uncomfortable. You inspire me!!!!!
I have found that trial and error is the best way to find the perfect something...I feel ya on discomfort though... before I had my van I was tent camping and had a back up in my tiny Nissan Versa in case I wasn't able to camp due to bad weather.... it was just my little mattress pads with a blanket but it served its purpose... mind you the back of the car was very narrow so not really ideal for sleeping...lol
Absolutely enjoying your channel, especially your updates on Dimples. I am purchasing a Nissan NV200 to convert to a camper, so THANK YOU for your content ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍💫
Really love the modifications you are making to your van, a good bed is essential and yours looks super comfy compared to the other! It will make a big difference and your quality of sleep will be so much better. I want to cut my mattress to fit my van and now I know I can 😊
I think we all start out in different places. But starting out with the things that we already have allows us to not only get the awareness of our space but also to become better acclimated with what will and will not work for us. And then we can upgrade it just goes to show that you don’t have to have everything figured out all at once
I have really been enjoying this new bed! It is so comfortable and makes staying in my van even more enjoyable! I will say this on days that it rains I no longer really want to get out of bed LOL because it’s so comfy
Mom purchased the same van just a month a go!! She loves it! We were wondering how high is the bed frame? Also, with the new mattress, can you sit up with some overhead space? Mom got Nissan to install wind deflectors on the 2 front windows. What a game changer for air movement. You might also consider to do the same. Cheers and thanks for sharing with us.
With the new bed height I can sit up but it is very close to the ceiling. I knew when adding the legs and mattress what I was getting into what that height however. The mattress is an 8 inch mattress so I could have easily gone with a 6 inch and had plenty of room. The legs after being cut down are about 14 inches in length to accommodate the bins which are 12.5 inches in height. I did pick up wind deflectors and install them on a previous video and yes they are very helpful. In addition I have picked up some of those magic mesh screens and cut them to fit my doors so when I am in a stationary place I can open the doors for additional airflow such a great thing to have and they stow away under the bed when not in use :)
Awesome! I think that each and everyone of us can do this it just takes a little bit of determination and small steps each day toward getting closer to our goal. If you’re interested in doing this just set forth your goal and start edging away at it each and every day through small things that are achievable. If you try to do things in large bounds sometimes it can get overwhelming but by doing small steps it works out much better
It looks great Bunny. I bought one of those self inflating sleeping mats but I do wonder if it will be enough. Perhaps I will try the memory foam at one point. I am getting great tips from your videos. Thanks.
I worked my way up to this memory foam... I think that moving at your own pace is super important!!! Glad the videos are coming in handy, that always has been my goal of my sharing of my process... if it helps even a single person then it makes me happY!!!
Welcome to my channel! I put out new videos for adventures and places to go every Tuesday Thursday and Sunday and on Saturdays I focus on van related content and subjects. If you ever have any suggestions For places to go let me know!
There would be some possibility that your dad builds a bed for my nissan, I would pay him, because I don't have anyone who wants to do it ..., I think they don't understand the meaning of "sleeping en route for " free ":)
I don’t think that he’s up for the challenge of that right now… He works a lot and although he was flattered by the fact that you were interested him having a day off is rare… I made it to prime away this weekend so that we could go on an adventure but he hasn’t been able to even travel in quite some time…
The frame itself is not attached. The way we built it is sized perfectly so as to not allow movement. I have enough weight on top of it and the items that are placed below it so as to not allow movement sideways also.
You bed doesn't look like it is in a van at all. Looks like a house somewhere. You could probably use this even if you decided you didn't want to be in a van anymore.
exactly!! I could easily turn this into anything I needed it to be, which is why I went with a more aware design which is comparable with more life in general!! I am all about multi use
It was in my last Saturday upload at the end of the bed build. I have some hinges which my dad found on Amazon that work really well and were relatively easy to install
I really am enjoying the bed. The sturdiness that it brings makes my nights sleep much better and also the height is perfect for all of the things that I need to put under it. I know that I’ve been asked many times can I even sit up on it and absolutely I can and comfortably.
how do you secure your bed to the van? or is it heavy enough to not move much when driving? thanks for this, you're giving me lots of ideas for my nv200 🤗
It is heavy enough it doesn’t move and when it was placed in there is a little groves channel in the floor from the floor ribs that it fits into perfectly so that also helps
Olee is the brand Usually there is a link in my description but some of the videos it has been disabling the links so I’ve had to remove some of them I’m working on fixing that.
I am confused, I thought you had taken all that foam flooring out because it was contracting and expanding. Did you find a solution? I really like it but wondering if I should do it, I’m preparing for the van, not quite there yet.
I have remove this flooring. Some of the videos don’t end up presenting to the viewers in the correct order for some reason. This was actually a Video shot before taking out the flooring.
I absolutely can. Typically whenever I am editing a lean up against my back door so it’s more like a lounger and then whenever I’m eating I can sit up straight as long as I don’t have a tall hair clip in LOL
Yes a million times yes to the new mattress!
YES YES!!!
Your van is really coming along
I am sooo excited to see it all finally coming together in the way I had envisioned it
Spraying the electric knife with dry silicone spray helps tremendously! 👍🏻
That sounds like a pretty solid tip to share.
Thank you!!! I will remember that if I need to trim up the other side for placement later on!!!
agreed... she dropped some knowledge on us!!
What a change a new bed can make
Yes yes and yes!!! This trip had been so much more comfortable!!
Another good one. I am ready to see you taking your van out into the back country.
Coming soon... stay posted... when I go to Colorado I will be staying at some great places which would be considered back country camping.
Electric kitchen knife is a great idea
I am also making a mat now, so it was helpful
Thank you 👍
It was so much better than a regular knife that I had seen on some videos. The movement of the electric knife does have if not more of the work for you!!
The on going build.... warning, it never ends - lol :-) ... love your touches
I am going to be traveling for a while so I am sure when I return there will be something else to add to my list...lol
I love this step by step project.
Thank you!! I find it important to share the steps that way if someone else is interested in taking on their own version of van life they have at least a resource out there that might be a bit different. There are so many different ways to do things so if I add anything to the space in way of value I am thrilled!!! Just hope it is helpful!!
That looks great! Yep, loving your resourcefulness.
Thank you!!! I just want to try to create something that will work well for me in the long run and through this process of going from the no build to the semi build I have been able to find items that have purpose instead of wasting space.
I can deal w/o alot, but I must have a comfy bed. Happy for ya!
Thank you!!!! I am very excited about the hard work that went into this and how it turned out!!
Not sure if it is up your alley or not but that bottle opener could come in handy with all the Colorado breweries. 🍺
I don't actually drink beer sooooo won't be getting much use out of it for that... however when I was up there last time I saw tons of great sodas that we don't have here that I would be wanting to try perhaps...
Looks good.
Thank you!! It was a journey to get to this point but I am very happy with the end results and think it will be awesome!!
It looks so good Bunny! Comfort is priceless!
It really is!! I said in the beginning that without a good night sleep you will not enjoy any quality of life in van life.. I stand by that
A good bed is a necessity! I FINALLY have a bed I love, I will literally lay on it and say "I love you, bed!" Lol!! Your new bed looks so comfortable, and has great storage underneath, too! Enjoy a great night's sleep! 😴😴😴✌❤🎶
I agree... I enjoyed the cot until it started to falter... then I was ready to find something with more mattress... just laying on this now it is like laying on a very comfortable cloud!!
@@BunnyPlaysHere 😁👍❤❤
Thanks for making me smile ~
anytime!!! Glad that you had a smile watching the video today!!
I always watch her videos and feel amped up to do a project or travel somewhere she has so much energy!
I think the word you're looking for is modular 👍 That mattress looks so comfy
that would be a good term yes!
Very nice finished product.
Thank you!! I have made some modifications since this video but as I continue to enjoy the space it is a constant evolution!!
My preferred travel style is still camping in a tent or hammock, but after seeing your journey in this series, I have began to take steps toward having a car/suv camping set up also. I have really enjoyed all of your tips and how you have made it so accessible for travel. My company has extended remote work so I will be doing my job on the road over the next few months while traveling to some more remote places. I am eager to do so as a result of watching all of these videos. You truly find some of the wonderful places out there that are more removed from the crowds. Cannot wait to get on the road. Thank you.
You will love your journey!! I understand turning away from busy areas right now. And as long as you can have connection there is no reason not to!!! Will you be sharing your adventures ??
I just love all the ways you have made this feel like home
Thank you!!! I really want to feel like I am in a welcoming space when I am in the van. I like having little soft surfaces to touch and feel comfortable.
I was looking forward to this continuation for the final steps in your journey. Looks good.
Thank you for following along the journey!!! I really wanted to share the two videos to focus on the different project portions in more depth to make it not as overwhelming!!!
Your space has such a wonderful personality. I really enjoy your pillows and how you take pride in your little space and make it your own home. Very nice.
Thank you!!! I really wanted my space to reflect who I am and be special to me!!!
The mattress looks much more comfortable now than before, what a difference!
Just laying on it now it is soooo different!! I think long term it will do much better for my back!!
Looks like a regular bed now
Great job! Your new bed build looks amazing and comfortable! Thank you for sharing! See you next time!❤👍😃
The new bed has literally been a melt into your sleep kinda change.. I am loving it!!
@@BunnyPlaysHere 😃👍❤ awesome glad you are more comfortable on your travels!
Looks way more comfortable this way! Great job!
Absolutely going to be very comfortable!!
Love the electric knife it sure made cutting down my mattress easier. I love the pillow you made what fun is that.
Have a great road trip and of course always be safe!
The completed project looks wonderful a labor of love and hard work. Nice job young lady.
Thank you sir!!! It was a project that took some time but we’ll worth it to have the added comfort now.
Your van has so much personality! I enjoy it so much! The little things really do make it like a little studio apartment.
absolutely!! It is my little home on wheels!!
I absolutely love seeing your journey with this. I joined because you did such a great job sharing my home town of Eureka Springs but now I am invested in all you share.
Well thank you!!! I am glad you have come along with me for the adventure of van life... I know when I started posting some of my van videos that I had some people questioning why I was adding this to my regular adventures but I really wanted to share how I make them possible through my travels so it would be something people could see first hand is attainable with a little creativity. Now I welcome so many new people to the channel who come from the van and they question why the adventures...lol...
Love the new bed! 😎
Thank you!! I am sooo excited to start my travels again so I can fully appreciate it and enjoy it!
You did a nice job on that
Thank you the process was a challenge but I am fortunate to have had my dad for the base!!
All the work you have put in really shows. Looks good. The table I think is one of the best I have seen.
Wow!! Thanks!! My dad gets all the credit on that.. he found the brackets and had the idea!!!
Thank you for sitting down and sharing why you opted to change your bed. This makes so much sense. You always have such a great way of sharing information and the visual of the cot was completely understandable as to why you would veer away from using it, I think that was very smart. I applaud you for your transparency in this journey, it really helps people like me who might not consider doing this think maybe I could more and more for short vacations.
No problem!!! I really wanted to let everyone know that the no build did well by me and had I not have had an older cot I likely would not be making these changes just yet.. but I think that the great thing about the van is that it does allow you to make changes as you feel comfortable... I want to make sure everyone knows that.. you don't have to rush to get what you want!!
Nothing better than a good night's rest and a comfortable mattress. I'm like you in that I watched a ton of videos before I did my bed in my NV...Im so glad I opted for a good mattress. I love your videos, keep up the great content.
Thank you sooooo much!!! Since I am now back on the road in the modified van I am sure there will be some interesting take aways...lol... Videos coming soon!!
Very spacious. What fabric do you use under your mattress please or spring? Cheaper than buying a bed
The mattress is memory foam and is wrapped in its original cover. The bed itself is a wooden frame painted white to seal the wood from any kind of moisture. The mattress was about $150 because of the size I bought however the twin I believe was $115 when I purchased and would have been sufficient for the size had I not have potentially wanted to expand in the future.
You are one of the very few nomads who prefer their bed to be placed lengthwise, like I'm going to do, rather than across the garage doors. Congrats on your new bed! Looks great!
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed placing it in a static position because it allows me to move more freely and not have to always be changing and moving things around every day just to get in bed. Although I do love the conversation space that it opens up whenever they have the rock and roller style or fold out bed this suits me much better. Not to mention I could put a very comfortable mattress that doesn’t have to be in there fold LOL that was very important to me because of my back issues that I have experienced. Thank you so much for watching and the encouraging words!
I have been so busy with my job going back to in person that I just realized how many of your videos I had missed. Girl, you have me busy all day today watching. I love how your bed turned out. I swear one of these days I am going to try traveling like this. I don't know how it will work, but you keep pushing me.
Yes ma'am I am now putting out 4 videos a week so it is a lot to catch up on if you miss out...lol.. thank you!!! I am loving the new bed it is sooooo comfortable!!!
I used a hand saw to cut my eight inch mattress, it worked beautifully. A good mattress is everything in a vehicle or sticks and bricks.👍🏾🥰
Very nice! And I totally agree a mattress is the most valuable thing that you can have no matter where you are good nights sleep is priceless
What a great finished product. I am truly happy for you with all of your hard work paying off. Looking forward to seeing where all you go in Colorado.
I have so many amazing places slated for this trip just locking down the final couple of plans before hitting the road... I am sooo beyond excited... I love Colorado
I've been watching all of your progress videos and it is great to see what all you have done. I have a travel trailer so when I go places I have a lot more room, but you have everything I have just in a smaller space. Makes sense when it comes to how you travel and it has been fun to watch. The bed will change everything for you because it will be more comfortable but also will help you stay warmer when it is cold out without the air just under the mattress. Keep it up.
I am very happy with how it turned out.... I look forward to possibly having more warmth with this also I think that would be soooo amazing...lol
Comfort is very important!! And it's just as "permanent" or " temporary" as any bed in a sticks and brick 🙂. Great job!!!
Agree!!! A bed is important and something like this can be moved just as easily as a bed inside a home.. well except maybe a waterbed...lol
Time is flying by, hard to believe you have been in your van for almost a year. You ever going to bring it down and you and Max cruise town in it?
lol.. I don't know if max would want to roll in my van...lol it isn't cool like that
How is the floor working out since installing the bed? Does it move as you drive?
So far I haven't noticed any shifting. The bed is built to be a bit heavier than my previous one and it sits in one of the channels of the flooring pretty firmly so I don't notice much in way of anything moving unless I physically move something. The floor has been sooo great so far!! I might even entertain sitting on the floor sometimes because it is so much more comfortable now...
Huge comfort improvement with your new mattress and words of wisdom on selection that are extremely true. My husband and I had to find a new mattress for our RV because the one from the factory was not good. I struggle with circulation issues and so it took us a while but finally we found one and it made all the difference.
Absolutely!!! I feel like Goldilocks and the 3 bears.. this one is too hard, this one is too soft.. this one is just right... but in reality that is how bed selection goes... I read dozens of reviews before purchasing my bed on Amazon.. I knew I needed something with more support and also that would allow me to feel more elevated in my sleep. It worked out great!!!
Hello new friend
Hi and welcome to the channel!!!
The bed didn’t look like it would be unmanageable , I never imagined an electric knife doing this
I was happy that it worked so well.. it was challenging because of the size but very doable!!
Seeing how you have done your van, I’m looking for a NV200 van. Love the bed. I wish I had someone to help me with the bed build. Just have to go to Lowe’s or Home Depot. Looking forward to the upcoming adventures. 👏🏻👍🏻
They are so great there!!! And if the weight of the bed is of concern you can always create two sections to lessen the weight and size for moving it into the van for the overall build. Additionally they do have mattresses which are already cut to size available on some websites but those are a bit more costly.
Been sick so i got to catch up. Lol. I love the style of dimples and your build is so nice and minimal. Downsizing is a nightmare and im not even sure where to begin. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ also I absolutely love those sunglasses you had on.
Oh no..... are you feeling better now???
@@BunnyPlaysHere im much better. I have a stomach condition that is a nightmare. But im all good now. 😊 thanks for your concern.
As usual, well thought out and executed!
Thank you!! Really wanted to make it feel like home, be comfortable and also provide sturdy place to sleep at night for a long time!
Just sitting here in my 2019 NV 200. I did not know how I would use it. I know I need more than an Ikea topper. Lol🤣 Camping in 2020 on that POS was uncomfortable. You inspire me!!!!!
I have found that trial and error is the best way to find the perfect something...I feel ya on discomfort though... before I had my van I was tent camping and had a back up in my tiny Nissan Versa in case I wasn't able to camp due to bad weather.... it was just my little mattress pads with a blanket but it served its purpose... mind you the back of the car was very narrow so not really ideal for sleeping...lol
Bunny The Bed Butcher! 🤪👍
This title is hilarious!!! LOVE IT
Absolutely enjoying your channel, especially your updates on Dimples. I am purchasing a Nissan NV200 to convert to a camper, so THANK YOU for your content ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍💫
yay!! You will love the NV200!! It has been such a great addition to my travels in so many ways!! I have a few upgrades coming soon :)
Really love the modifications you are making to your van, a good bed is essential and yours looks super comfy compared to the other! It will make a big difference and your quality of sleep will be so much better. I want to cut my mattress to fit my van and now I know I can 😊
Well someone in my comments did suggest if doing so adding a little spray silicone to the blade to make it work even better!!!
Wow ur pillow withe the license plates on it, is so cool🤩
I made that one! I found the fabric in the craft section at Walmart and sewed it myself
@@BunnyPlaysHere Bravo a double wow 🤩💕
Good idea, I had a cot too now I have a twin size matress, way better
I think we all start out in different places. But starting out with the things that we already have allows us to not only get the awareness of our space but also to become better acclimated with what will and will not work for us. And then we can upgrade it just goes to show that you don’t have to have everything figured out all at once
Beautiful!!!👠🚌👠
I have really been enjoying this new bed! It is so comfortable and makes staying in my van even more enjoyable! I will say this on days that it rains I no longer really want to get out of bed LOL because it’s so comfy
Looks amazing! 👌😀
I am really loving the bed!!! The softness of it is amazing!
Mom purchased the same van just a month a go!! She loves it! We were wondering how high is the bed frame? Also, with the new mattress, can you sit up with some overhead space? Mom got Nissan to install wind deflectors on the 2 front windows. What a game changer for air movement. You might also consider to do the same. Cheers and thanks for sharing with us.
With the new bed height I can sit up but it is very close to the ceiling. I knew when adding the legs and mattress what I was getting into what that height however. The mattress is an 8 inch mattress so I could have easily gone with a 6 inch and had plenty of room. The legs after being cut down are about 14 inches in length to accommodate the bins which are 12.5 inches in height. I did pick up wind deflectors and install them on a previous video and yes they are very helpful. In addition I have picked up some of those magic mesh screens and cut them to fit my doors so when I am in a stationary place I can open the doors for additional airflow such a great thing to have and they stow away under the bed when not in use :)
@@BunnyPlaysHere Thanks for the info. Have a great afternoon! Cheers
Hiiiiii. Love your channel, you give my dream... real hope!!!
Awesome! I think that each and everyone of us can do this it just takes a little bit of determination and small steps each day toward getting closer to our goal. If you’re interested in doing this just set forth your goal and start edging away at it each and every day through small things that are achievable. If you try to do things in large bounds sometimes it can get overwhelming but by doing small steps it works out much better
It looks great Bunny. I bought one of those self inflating sleeping mats but I do wonder if it will be enough. Perhaps I will try the memory foam at one point. I am getting great tips from your videos. Thanks.
I worked my way up to this memory foam... I think that moving at your own pace is super important!!! Glad the videos are coming in handy, that always has been my goal of my sharing of my process... if it helps even a single person then it makes me happY!!!
Great video.
Thank you! I really am enjoying my van and being able to make modifications is some thing that has been wonderful about the way that I started out.
Love it !!! Just found your channel. 💕💕🐰
Welcome to my channel! I put out new videos for adventures and places to go every Tuesday Thursday and Sunday and on Saturdays I focus on van related content and subjects. If you ever have any suggestions For places to go let me know!
There would be some possibility that your dad builds a bed for my nissan, I would pay him, because I don't have anyone who wants to do it ..., I think they don't understand the meaning of "sleeping en route for " free ":)
I don’t think that he’s up for the challenge of that right now… He works a lot and although he was flattered by the fact that you were interested him having a day off is rare… I made it to prime away this weekend so that we could go on an adventure but he hasn’t been able to even travel in quite some time…
How is your bed frame attched to the NV? I too have a bad back. Thz for sharing Bunny.
The frame itself is not attached. The way we built it is sized perfectly so as to not allow movement. I have enough weight on top of it and the items that are placed below it so as to not allow movement sideways also.
@@BunnyPlaysHere thanks. Great idea.
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Glad you checked out the video!! Happy Tuesday!!!
Hi Bunny. Just wondering, but have you ever thought about removing the passenger front seat and using that space as part of your living area?
I have considered it but I still use my van a lot as a daily driver and have people who ride with me from time to time so it really makes me hesitate
You bed doesn't look like it is in a van at all. Looks like a house somewhere. You could probably use this even if you decided you didn't want to be in a van anymore.
exactly!! I could easily turn this into anything I needed it to be, which is why I went with a more aware design which is comparable with more life in general!! I am all about multi use
I must of missed the vid on the flip out table 😕 curious how you attached it
It was in my last Saturday upload at the end of the bed build. I have some hinges which my dad found on Amazon that work really well and were relatively easy to install
@@BunnyPlaysHere will def go back and watch ✌😎
How's the new bed frame & mattress working out? Height OK? Length OK?Legs sturdy enough?
I really am enjoying the bed. The sturdiness that it brings makes my nights sleep much better and also the height is perfect for all of the things that I need to put under it. I know that I’ve been asked many times can I even sit up on it and absolutely I can and comfortably.
Your bed came out awesome. I'm building one now. But how do you keep your bed from moving around while you drive?
how do you secure your bed to the van? or is it heavy enough to not move much when driving? thanks for this, you're giving me lots of ideas for my nv200 🤗
It is heavy enough it doesn’t move and when it was placed in there is a little groves channel in the floor from the floor ribs that it fits into perfectly so that also helps
What brand memory foam did you use? Not sure where to find your links to products?
Olee is the brand Usually there is a link in my description but some of the videos it has been disabling the links so I’ve had to remove some of them I’m working on fixing that.
I am confused, I thought you had taken all that foam flooring out because it was contracting and expanding. Did you find a solution? I really like it but wondering if I should do it, I’m preparing for the van, not quite there yet.
I have remove this flooring. Some of the videos don’t end up presenting to the viewers in the correct order for some reason. This was actually a Video shot before taking out the flooring.
How about using the extra foam for pillows ? 🤔
The consistency of the foam is a bit more rigid than I need for my neck and spine
Hope you still can sit up on bed
I absolutely can. Typically whenever I am editing a lean up against my back door so it’s more like a lounger and then whenever I’m eating I can sit up straight as long as I don’t have a tall hair clip in LOL