Day 24 - Making a pull out/extendable bed! (Part 2)
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- Here's part 2 (of 2) on how we put our bed together.
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We had a vague idea of how to do it but we were learning along the way! Very happy with the results, nice and sturdy!
This is our own design for a pullout/extendable bed
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Hey! Thanks for watching our video :) Here's our comprehensive list of products we used throughout our build www.amazon.co.uk/shop/florathenoviceexplorers
Great diy video, and its nice to see videos of people showing their van builds without filters, or fancy scripts.. you both are just sharing and inspiring others..
Thank you! :) we look back and sometimes wish we did know what we were saying sometimes. But we were just learning and having fun along the way. Thanks again for your comment, we really appreciate it :)
What a beautiful dedication to your grandpa and uncle! Nice work on the build.
So refreshing to see a genuine couple working on a real life van project. It's looking good guys. Happy travels. John
Hi John, thanks for your comment. We really appreciate it :) we made this video a little while ago and have made good progress since then. Hard work for us newbies but worth the effort! Thanks again :)
Finally a build video for what I was looking for! Thanks!
As a side note, I notice she does all the screwing while he basically just talks.....lots of fun indeed!
Haha at long last .... I (she- meg) get some recognition! thanks - we’ve realised there isn’t a huge amount of info in this video but we have a blog with more measurements/ directions if it helps 👍👍😂
www.campcomforts.co.uk/blog/2018/8/5/building-our-pull-out-bench-bed
Just love your attitude and jokes. Watching and having a blast. Ah.. forgot. Hello, from Estonia. Im converting my mb sprinter. Slowwwly. You inspire and i thank you for being yourselves there before the cam.
Drill pilot holes about 1.5mm smaller than screw size and use a countersink drill bit then screw in screw this will stop the wood from splitting and leave a stronger, more flush finish. Amazing build guys! Really impressed with the creativity and unique nature of your build 🙌 happy travels
At some point after this part of the build we learnt about pilot poles! 😜the glorious hindsight 👍
@@FloraTheNoviceExplorers It's fabulous! Learning as you go is best way!
absolutely brilliant guys, made up for you that your getting near the finish line. The obligatory test of a completed self made bed is a rare, beautiful moment! lol, happiness is the key ingredient to everything also! thanks for your advice on a previous comment on not procrastinating, I use that as a drive to crack on with my project and I'll have to post you a picture of it on your instagram 👍
nearing the finish line, but a few jobs left to do :P haha, cool. yeah, send us a pic when you can!
That's a really cool bed design with the
interlocking slats to extend it. Ingenious!
Thanks! :) can't take credit for the general design though, we've seen a few very similar designs and decided to have a go ourselves! Just working on making it comfy now with some new foam! :)
This is very similar to a build I am currently attempting. Your video has been very helpful to me.
Max Berryman glad it has helped a bit! We're still making good progress. What van are you converting?
My wife and I are converting a Ford E350 extended passenger van. Your video helped us to draft a plan for our own bed, which at this point is at about 75% completion; so far it is working quite well.
Great jobs friends
Thank you 🤗
Awesome job you 2...well done, I just bought a Renault Trafic so seeing how you've configured you slide out bed is pretty much what I was thinking with my van...so thankyou so much and happy travels too!!
Pete.
Thank you Peter 🙂 travels going well and the bed is still standing! Turned out better than we had expected. Hope your conversion goes well!
I'm doing the same with my Trafic too. I've got the high top version. How is yours coming along?
@@adamvincent-garland7699 Hey Adam.....lol mine slowly....as I wanted to play with designs and spacing...in a few days I'm getting sound deadening, insulation and lining and then I'll start on the bed/bike configuration. Exciting though!!
How is your build out going or gone???
Great job guys love the bed idea looks so good.
I've just finished watching all your vids, very enjoyable. I'm waiting for day 25 now. 😀
knollyDT hehe, you must be a glutton for punishment! :p really appreciate it! hopefully you gained something. Day 25 is in progress. should be up by the end of the week! :) thanks again
Good stuff, look forward to you both having your own show on T.V. Love you long time lovely bong time.
haha, thanks :P appreciate your comment!
a knob operation? haha! i really enjoy you two and the van looks great!
didn't think of the right terminology before speaking :P thanks for your comment, we really do appreciate it :)
Hi! Thanks for your comment, we really do appreciate it :) if you do get your hands on a van it'll be one of the best things ypu can do. We're currently out in our at camp quirky. Lovely chilled vibes and glorious sun, nothing better!
Great bed design, well done. Greetings from South Africa
+Annette Zang thank you very much! :) needs new foam but we've tested it a few times and it's perfect! (For us anyway!)
Just found your build , love you guys and so nice to see a different layout in a Volks great stuff
Hi! Thanks for your kind comment :) Yeah, not the most common layout in a VW but it's working for us so far. Still got a lot to do until the build is finished though :)
Well done
Enjoyed your video and I have made mine very similar using the IKEA bed slats..I have a full 6ft double bed but with a hinged top giving access to the leisure battery etc..having this style of bed has enabled me to carry a motor bike in the space between the bed and units..having a rock and roll bed just takes up too much room for a SWB van...👍👍
Thanks! Ah nice. We'd have loved to make ours hinge open but with our limited knowledge and skill we we're having trouble figuring it out :p yeah, we feel the space is much better used this way unlike the rock and roll bed layouts which seem too restricitve. Impressive you got space for your motorbike too!
Thank you! What a great build. 👏🏼
Thanks! We were chuffed with how it turned out 👍
Looking really good guys. Loving the use of the pallets. 👍👍
thanks! the pallet wood has been good to us. easy enough to source and saved a few quid whilst achieving the desired look :P
really enjoying your videos, great teamwork... We are about to embark on a similar project.. your videos have been very insightful and helpful... thanks a million for posting... regards from Switzerland..
Thanks for your kind words, we really appreciate it! :) good luck with your project, would love to see it when you get started!
Good job.
Thank you, Gerardo! :)
Good job, I enjoyed watching it. Thanks. 👍
Thanks Johny! We're happy with it. Just bought foam and are close to doing the upholstery. Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
hey guys just subbed great job on the bed oh and your lass is nuts lol in a nice way
Haha thanks! And this is when she’s on her best behaviour! 😂
Love it : ) Great job. Thanks for the video. Would really like to make one.
Thank you :) you should, it works great and isn't too hard to do!
Ck Out rickvanman vid on a bed like yours it has a cure for your slates. I just saw my first of your vid's. Looking forward to seeing your walk thru. Glad to hear your family is happy for you. !!!!
Great bed bill you gave me some ideas for my bed cuz I'm looking at these beds on Van channels to get me some ideas cuz I'm about to make my bed also
Thanks! We've since got new foam and upholstered it, so far we're happy with it :) comfortable and usable, just what we needed!
@@FloraTheNoviceExplorers definitely my friends that's awesome I'm doing something like that on my bed but I'm making a fold-up is be a chair and I can pull it down and then like down for three people well two and a half
I've yet to see plans for this type of bed, but your video gives me the best info so far. If you have found a plan I'd love to hear about it. Great Job!
Thanks for the comment! Glad the video could help somewhat. Unfortunately we weren't being overly informative when we filmed this so missed a lot of information. We had plans that we drew up in software called sketchup. Unfortunately we've since lost these. We have a free more images on our blog at www.campcomforts.co.uk which may be of some help? It's simplistic but does work quite well! Thanks again
Just curious what is the overall size of that bed please, amazing job, one that I also have to undertake 😬👌💕
You guys are awesome and such a cute couple!!
haha, thanks for your kind words :) are you going through a van conversion yourself?
Some day soon looking forward to watching your adventures!
Well.. im glad we put that to bed .. now its time for a lil drinkypoos .. or we can sit around sniffin glue .. or fondo ... 😁jolly good
Haha, thanks for your comments! We appreciate them, making us smile :)
I enjoyed watching the unique build. But, watching you standing directly behind the circular saw was scary. Kick backs can happen all too quickly.
Great job guys
Nicely done! Thank you!
Thank you for commenting :) we appreciate it
Thank you so much for making this video! I am planning to convert my van into a camper van and this was so helpful! I was wondering if you have a DIY video for installing batteries, outlets, plumbing and solar panels. Sorry, it just looks so complicated when it comes to electrics and plumbing. 😊
Hello! Glad you found it useful :) we don't currently have videos for installing batteries etc. We have done it but we're not experts on the matter so don't want to give out incorrect information, however if you have any questions we'll try and answer them :)
oh, and good luck with your conversion :)
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply ❤️
Looking really good guys, can't wait for the knob and titivating videos!!!! 😜😂😂
Wow he is very cute.
Very enjoyable! You both have great chemistry on-camera. What are the bed dimensions? I'm 6'6" and have to adapt most build ideas for my size. Thanks!
Jerry Powell - thank you jerry! I am confident you can make this longer and wider depending on what van you have (hopefully LWB) and use Ikea slats too, you may need to add straight wood slats at both ends
Our measurements are 6ft 4ft - average double bed size - you can get made to measure foam too! Happy building! X M
It looks good. I like the idea of using slats for your bed instead of solid pieces of wood.
Thank you Roger Pollard, its light weight and more breathable, I've seen mouldy foam from having no air circulation. X M 🚐
Great idea, but I don't think that they are supposed to be screwed down because they are bowed and when you lie on them they should flatten, if they are fixed at both ends with screws, then that can't happen. the pull out bit is fine, because they are only screwed to one side.
You might be right but we’ve had no issues so far - 2 years on - 3 months of heavy use every night. 🛌
Ikea quality then. :)
Hi guys can I ask what size slats did you use from ikea. This is one of the best slatted beds I’ve seen
Kerry watson hi kerry! Thanks for your comment :) as mentioned we got the slats from ikea and from what we remember they were designed for a king sized bed. This bed turned out to be the size of a double so we shortened the slats a bit to fit. Hope that makes sense :p
You where right about the bigger screws?
Hi! Yes, the longer screws definitely did seem to help with the sturdiness of our furniture. Just have to make sure you put them in as straight as possible!
So did you only build the bed up to the wheel base, I’ve built mine over the wheel arch but it’s to high
Hi Wayne! Yes, we didn’t go over the wheel arch. It’s close but the bed isn’t tall enough to clear the arch.
Hi , cool video. What size are the timbers? 3 by 2 inch? Or 75mm by 50mm for metric lol
Hello 👋 They’re 4cm x 6cm. They do a great job but do add a lot of weight. You may be able to get away with slightly thinner ones. But we’re happy with our bed ☺️ hope that helps!
@@FloraTheNoviceExplorers oh thanks for replying 👍. Yeh that helps. I'm gonna have a go at one myself... fingers crossed.
Good luck 😉 I’m sure you’ll be fine. If we managed to make it work I imagine most people can 😜
Great work! Well done. What wood did you use? And how did you keep the hinged doors under the bed upright when shut? Is there a magnet or something?
hennnnerz hi. thanks, will have to come back to you about the wood. it was recommended to us by a building supply company. it seems really good. The doors of the bed are kept in place by double roller hinges (we show them clearer in our day 26 video) :)
Hey guys,
Thanks for this - really helpful. How did you get your double seat to turn around in the cab like that?
Hi! Glad you found it useful. The cab seat is on a swivel Base which we bought from kiravans. We have a video on that too! Sorry these videos aren't much help, we filmed them a while ago and we're a bit new to everything! :p thanks again
@@FloraTheNoviceExplorers Thanks - with future babies on the way I'm going to need to sacrifice the captain's seat!
Good job, where did you get the mattresses from?
Thanks! We used a company called Ace Foam 👍
@@FloraTheNoviceExplorers Thanks, what did you secure the bed to the floor with?
@@ltaylor3281we just used some heavy-duty metal brackets and screwed it down to the floor with some chunky screws! Still firmly in place all these years later :)
Good evening, I don't suppose you know the width of your bed when it is fully extended?
Evening Greg! We’ve written down 123cm when extended... Sounds about right... I think!
Flora & The Novice Explorers ta muchly
Hey guys :) Just wondering how you managed to get such a variety of pallet wood colours/conditions? Did you just get a load of different crates then strip them all or did you specifically buy those planks?
Hi Stefan we got a load of pallets and stripped them ourselves using a pallet wrecker. We chose specific pallets that looked older or darker to get the different shades. We did paint the blue pieces. 🚐👍
What are the slats made of? 1/2" x 2"? Did you get them in long strips then just cut to fit? I'd love more details please..frame? 2" x4"?
American measurements arry..
Hello 👋 the slats were actually bought from ikea. They were made for a king size bed so we had to chop them down a little bit they work great. The frame itself is made from very sturdy wood, maybe a little overkill? But we haven’t had any problems. More info can be found here: www.campcomforts.co.uk/blog/campervan-bench-bed
Hope that helps, cheers 😊
Intéressant
Merci 🚐❤️👍
Hey guys loving the videos! where did you get the bench cushions from? Starting my own conversion soon and there the one thing I'm having a problem finding. Thanks
Thanks! These cushions were from an old caravan, we've since bought new foam from ace foam. See our upholstery video for more info! Thanks for your comment :)
@@FloraTheNoviceExplorers thanks... I haven't got that far yet on your videos. Learning a lot!! Thanks
Haha, glad they're helping a bit :p I think they get a little better as we go on!
@@FloraTheNoviceExplorers just watched the upholstery video. Videos have really come along! Although I did enjoy the pulling the screen down to move it along 😁. Does Jo work for herself, as that girl got skills!
Haha, that's the best our low-tech production could do! Yes, Jo has literally just started setting up now. Not fully up and running but will be soon so hopefully we can give her a little plug on the channel at some point
So is the pull out part slats only attached at the pull out end? And the other end just kinda floats?? Looks really good thanks!
Essentially yes! We were going to make it more sturdy but I’d didn’t really need it! Worked really well. We’ve been travelling for nearly 6 weeks now using the bed everyday, no complaints from us :p thanks
Flora & The Novice Explorers I really like that design as some of them pull out beds are so stiff! And look like a ballache. Yours looks really easy to use. Going with the same in my mates vivaro. Thanks for taking the time to reply and enjoy your travels 👍
Sorry, only just seen your reply! Yeah, ours works surprisingly well considering we made it :p we tried to keep most things as simple as possible! Hope the bed works out for you! Cheers :)
Hello from California. Where do you find the curved/arched slats? Are these from IKEA?
Mark Condell hello! Yes indeed. A bit of searching around ikea and we found a perfect set! I think these may have been for a king size bed if my memory is correct. We bought bigger than we needed just in case and cut to size :)
We're did the bowed slats come from
Ikea my friend 😊
Nice bed! Do the slates give you any trouble when your pushing them back in? We want to use the slates too. Do they seem to be holding up good?
Thanks! Yeah they go back in perfectly. But you have to make sure you’re pushing it back in equally instead of one side then the other. Holding up well so far. Only thing we’d advise is being careful screwing them is as we have cracked a couple slightly. But all good!
@@gaylein39503 I saw a van bed build where they screwed a piece of wood under and across the ends of the pull out slats... so they were not moving around so freely... hope that makes sense ((-;
is this a short wheel base T5? how long is the bed please? thanks
Kev Horwood Hi! this is a LWB t5. the bed measures about 180cm in length. I can't remember the exact width at the moment, but it's almost a standard double sized bed!
Hi, curious as to how you got those bed slats slightly curved upward? Thanks!
Hi, the slats came pre-curved as we bought them as a set from ikea. When we trimmed them down we took a bit of each end to retain as much as the curve as we could! Thanks :)
How tall did you make the bed?
Hi there. Sorry for slow response, had to go measure! The bed is about 15.5 inches tall (excluding mattress). This gives us a bit of storage space underneath and makes it comfortable to sit on and have your feet on the floor. Our mattress is about 4 inches thick. Hope that helps :)
this t5 its a long wheel base?
Hi, Yes. This is the LWB T5. We'd definitely have another LWB as that little extra room does really add up.
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What size boards does the mattress sit on?
Hi! Can't measure them right now but they are pretty much these: www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/mattresses/slatted-bed-bases/lur%C3%B6y-slatted-bed-base-art-50278726/ however ours might be slightly longer, hope that helps :)
Thank you that worked, one more question what did u use for the foam
We're still working on the foam! For a quick fix we used some old foam from a caravan, however this is a little old and not overly comfortable. In the new year we'll be purchasing some foam, looking at something that comes topped with memory foam. We just need to work out the best thickness of foam that is comfortable and practical.
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