The perfect van conversion with collapsable bed and kitchen area!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- This is a build-out I did on my friends Chevy Express Van. He wanted to have an area in the back that doubled as a bed/board storage box for multiple surf and snowboards. But was able to extend out and turn into a pretty much full-size bed which is 4ft wide and 7ft long. He also wanted some sort of cabinet with a countertop on the right to be able to cook or work on top of. From those ideas I was able to come up with this design that works perfectly for all his needs! The seat in the front is stock and removable if needed to create more room for a longer trip or moving anything!
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ABOUT ME I grew up in a cabinet shop and was born to be a woodworker. In the past few years when work slowed in the custom cabinet industry, I converted a few friends Vans and SUV's so they had more storage for adventuring, work, or just the weekend beach getaway. Before I knew it I had my own business making people's ideas come to life. I design and build all kinds of custom woodwork and vehicles here at my shop in Huntington Beach, California! Please email me solidwoodworx@gmail.com for more information.
Little tip if I may. Rub a candle on the parts of the drawers that are making contact when you open and close them. This will reduce the friction and make them work far better!
I dont want to make it easier, because then the drawer will fly open and it contents will be all over the van any turns or bump he hits. Yes if this drawer was in a house that would be the case!
This format is the best I have seen . You can sleep and sit in the bed . Much more freedom
Very nice build. Not overly complex, but extremely functional and versatile.
Thanks I appreciate that is what we were going for!
I'm building a bed tomorrow in the van and I had no idea what I was going to do, this is by far the best simple genius bed build I have seen and I'm doing tomorrow, you have saved my life dude 👍😀
Where you live ?
you have so many things right. this is a smart, and economical conversion. it is practical, and doesn't come off as a luxury camper that thieves might want to break into. Congratulations, man. Your design is well proven and tested,
This came out great. One of the most practical builds I’ve seen.
Making a functional kitchen is the biggest challenge inside a van. One day I'll hit upon the perfect combo.
I've watched countless videos of different van setups and this is one of the cleanest builds I've seen yet. Really smart design and your craftsmanship is top-notch!
Someone says that on every vanlife video haha
@@mrlepercon Literally every time. And 99 times out of 100 its blatantly untrue. As with _this_ van.
Really like the build. The sleeping area and the hidden cubbies are great. Very neat, plenty of storage.
I have to admit that is one the better looking camper/vans i have seen, great work
Nice minimalist build. Just what I am looking for. Basically a place to sleep inside the vehicle an to store my camping gear. Wish you were in my neighborhood, you would have a new order now. Thanks for showing us your craftsmanship. Good luck!
Looks good. Build a small shelf or cleat system under the bed platform so you can slide the other flat piece in and out. This way you can store and use it no matter how much stuff you have in there.
I was thinking the same thing.
... “that’s what she said”
Nice build. The 3-way drawer 👌🏼
I have the same van and want to set it up like this because I have 3 kids under age 5 , so I need to leave at least the front bench seat , for getting them around As it is now each kid has there own row! Lol they love the van !!
simple and sensible design, clean and functional carpentry. excellent.
that's sweet dude! when I first saw the bed taking up the whole back I thought that was dumb until you took that small price off and moved the bed, that's awesome man
Great job.. Simplicity is key! A lot of people put sinks, toilets and closets in their vans and it's just too much, they roundup looking cluttered. The collapsible bed is awesome!!
I like how you did the bed but, the piece you took out, could've easily been hinged and serve as the back to lean on of the bench and you wouldn't have to worry about putting away when there's already stuff stored under it.
Great design! This is exactly what I’m thinking would work well for our family adventures. Would love to see more about how he uses it and hear about how the design functions for him. Great work as always Brian! -Mike
th-cam.com/video/ZwTqkRJRJxw/w-d-xo.html chexk this video its a follow up
Very nice build. Looks very professional
Wow...functional, practical and I’m thinking economical. So far, the best minimalist set-up I’ve seen.
Really nice job on your conversion.
Great looking van camper
Sweet!. Like retention of 2nd seat, and creation of easy conversion from daybed to sleeping mode. Plus can crash on daybed if more suitable. For my needs, I'd probably rob 2nd seat space to add more storage and enable more options for independent van life. Great job!
It's huge ,tons on space🚀
This dude is very talented. Too bad that he can't do my Van due to living in another state. Great wood work.
Nice. The countertop turned out especially nice.
Beautiful work.
Love your build, very neat and I think for me it's perfect! 😀🤩
Very nice! I just got a Ford e350 super duty cargo van... I haven't done anything to except change the front tires and license it, which involved reclassifying it for non-commercial use.. I have a lot of materials I need for the build, and I am so excited about it!!
monkeynumber nine did you build it?
On the pull out hamper/storage bin you could spin it 180 and have a open air pull out.
Ya imagine so.
Very well executed, from layout to the craftsmanship! Nicely done sir!
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Hi from all us vanners in New Zealand, Nice van well done, safe travels, William
Email me solidwoodworx@gmail.com i have a question for ya
Very nice, very creative. I love the countertop and the 3 woods combined. :)
+nh libra thank you very Mich I thought it would look nice to add some color and "real wood" amongst the ply and carpet haha
Good job. Clean. Nice finishing touches. God bless you.
Last summer I took out my bed added Coleman folding cot and chair with small end table giving me much more head room.
The best most sensible fit out...
Very clean and good craftsmanship
You did a great job on that van!
Very nice setup
Sweet job. Nice work and I really like the simplicity.
Looks real good man. Really like the full bed arrangement.
Very nice Brian. I am very proud of you and think you are on to something. Good luck buddy!
Thanks Mr. Ringo ;)
@@SolidWoodWorx where are u locates n how much for Nissan conversion please?
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Very nice work!
super clean design and execution.
Nice carpentry. When you did the little trick with the pull out storage, where it levers toward you and you pull it out too, I was thinking some black magic was at play. Turns out it detaches completely. Nice idea
+Unstoppable Tramp thank you! Yes that was a little trick I got from a weekend warrior toy hauler trailer my family has!
Nice work! I like the various storage spaces you worked into the build.
I put that same floor in my 1990 Safari Serengeti class A.
Good shit huh
I'm digging this setup, pretty simple, good use of space, doesn't even block the windows. I dislike split mattresses because I end up in the crack, but with wood on either side I think it would be held together just fine.
Been watching all your videos and. Just realized your in southern CA too !
I need to have you work on my van.
Nice and creative.
Exactly how I would do mine . Well done !
Nice build.
you are really top notch, great ideas
I love the build!
Ill give you an "A" for simplicity for sure
Nice work bro 👊🏻🤠👍🏻
SANO !!! thats what Im interested in doing to my truck build, maybe with a sink, excellent work !
allright great design!....i'll be "remodeling" my van this summer and probably do something very similar! thank you! ......c
Excellently built, I been looking into doing this my self and still making it function, but will definitely have to have a tv, and all the other stuff i need to make the trip more comfortable. overall, its perfect and neat. i esp love that you have the back seats in as well.
Super clean and really well done. Saving this one for the remodel down the road! Great job man!
Love the work you've done. Thanks for sharing. Good luck in your travels.
Hey Brian! what's uppp?
i just found your channel. There are quite a lot of Van build channels now. This one is the best by far. I look forward to watching and learning from your builds !
+Chris Perret thank very much man. I am trying to be more in depth with explaining why and how I did certain things. There will be a lot more videos of different vans as well!
Nice work. I need a neighbour like you dude 😎
That is some outstanding work
Wow very nice!
Absolutely beautifully done! Well thought out in every detail!
guy's a stud, really nice
OKAY, YOUR BUILD IS THE BOMB, YES, BUT FOR ME I WOULD LIKE FOR WHERE YOU HAVE THE STORAGE PUT A FOOT PUMP SINK THERE LIKE 13 INCHES WIDE, AND ANOTHER 24 INCHES WIDE FOR A CLEAN WATER TANK, AND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE SINK, A SMALL TABLE PLATFORM THAT LETS UP AND DOWN TO COOK ON WITH A PROPANE OR BROTANE ONE BURNER COOK TOP.
This looks very nice! Very well done!
That looks totally great and professional. Thanks.
Beautiful work brother
Really cool job💯
Very nicely done.
Very talented young man. He'll always have a job. Period 👍
Frickin awesome. Has to be my favorite build I've found on TH-cam so far. Cheers man, thanks for the great ideas!
Great job and a very nice share
Nice. This gives me some ideas for my own build.
+Sean Murphy thanks man, There will be more to come!
Wow! This is excellent multi purpose vehicle!
You do excellent work. Thanks for sharing.
Great design for work and play 👍🏽
Very nice. Love all of your work. You should try making one of those beautiful counters Lift Top with a hidden stove under it just like the Volkswagens
Very nice!
Very cool design that’s an amazing camper van
Clever build!
Now that looked real good.
Great work and very well designed. Great use of all the space!!!!
Nice & Simple.
Out looking for ideas for my pick up. Liked your ideas.
It’s perfect for what I would do . Cool . Great work
Nice thanks for sharing
By far the best conversion I’ve seen yet and I’ve been watching a lot of van conversion vids lol well done!
Fantastic job. Kudos!
Pretty well laid out and functional 👍🏻
Nice. Simple. Sweet.
That is an awesome set up!
I like the slat bed designs, but that board won't stow as easily once that storage area below gets filled in real world usage. I like the alternative that a board like that becomes the back rest when seated.
The hamper "drawer" needs to be fastened in place to not slide around or bang back and forth on potholes.
Also, having that much counter top space isn't too practical, since nothing can go there when driving. Better to have more storage and just a small counter area about 24" long.
But, overall well crafted.
Very nice I love it
That's really nice work
Nice work.