Van conversion BED: Folding sofa bed DESIGN (DIY and EASY)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2019
- This video is about the design of my folding sofa bed of my van conversion. This folding sofa bed design can be used in any van sizes.
The video is oriented for a do it yourself (DIY) van conversion project, but can be used for any purpose: in a house, wood camp or whatever situations...
What you will find in this video is the concept of the design of this folding sofa bed. You will also get the tips how to do it yourself (DIY). The dimensions of your folding sofa bed are yours to define to fit your customized camper van.
The video is part of a TH-cam Channel dedicated to van conversion, van life living and adventures. I suggest you to subscribe!
This folding sofa bed video is part of a series of videos to encourage and help people realize their van conversion project dream.
I encourage you to leave video suggestions requests on comments. I will continue to produce videos as long as there is good demand! Don’t hesitate to give your good appreciate to video creators! This is always appreciated!
Eric, thank you for your videos! Your simple and functional build is having a big influence on planning my own build. Thanks so much for sharing!
This bed design is so elegant. Love it.
Here are a few video requests, ranked by importance (to me at least):
1) Sink/Water System: How to set up electric pump & water tanks
2) Table: Design of telescoping leg and 3 rails. Where to purchase similar leg.
3) Mattress cushions design
4) Solar: Which panel/battery/inverter did you choose, and why? Where is battery stored? Please detail wiring solar panel through rear door.
Thanks again Eric. Looking forward to more helpful & inspiring videos!
Excellent video suggestions
agreed.
Thank you Steve for those suggestions! (And the others that back them)
I am happy to be of any help in your van conversion project!👍
You're welcome Eric. I appreciate your efforts! :-)
I've watched hundreds of these videos and have my own minivan camper. Your design wins
Thank you Chris! Your comment worth a lot to me. 😃✌️
I think he's actual genius
Thanks a lot Craig ✌️
Best video I have ever seen for a camper van bed, sofa, functional dining table while still allowing storage. I LOVE THIS! 👍
A very good diy design.. it's clever and it works. That being said, I prefer the more compact VW rock n roll system which unfortunately you need to buy! And while I'm taking parts from a trashed VW, I wouldn't mind grafting on the whole sliding roof assembly from a 21 window microbus. 😊
Love this design!!! Thank you for sharing!!! Keep making videos! Looking forward to mattress plans.
Thank you for your appreciation and video motivation!👍
With all those requests about the mattress I will have to do this shortly...😉
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Thank you so much .excellent job describing all the steps . Looking forward to the mattress tutorial !!! Merci 🙏
Thank you Agnes! I like those comments also about the video aspect. Making a video requires time and effort.
Ok for mattress video.👍
Thanks!✌️
Thank you for keeping these videos up even 4 years later. Many of us are just now seeing them. 🥰🥰
👍You have made the best instructional video on the bed construction I have seen. I love the fact that you went to the trouble to make the paper mock-ups to illustrate how the design works and how to calculate the dimensions. So many other TH-camrs lack the insight to realize some things just don't show up as well in the real world as they do through a diagram.
I'm looking forward to your electrical set-up and hope you will go into the same level of detail on the connections. I'm having a hard time understanding how to calculate the size of the battery, what needs an inverter, and how to run the wiring efficiently.
Thanks for creating such a great video. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you Yvonne! I really appreciate your comment. You are right that it takes time to do a good video.
Ok for electrical video. It will come...
Enjoy your van conversion project!✌️
Thank you Eric. You are amazing! Please keep making these videos for us.
Thank you Mark! This is a great comment! I appreciate it!👍
Thank you for this excellent instructional video. I can’t wait to see how to make the cushions/mattress. I will be making this for my van in a few months.you have perfect timing.
Hey Holly M.! This is a cool timing! Thank you for your appreciation comment! 👍
Your original van tour video has been such an inspiration! I’ve watched it many times. The ingenuity of the build itself plus your words, photos, and the thoughtfulness behind it all really has made a great impact. Thank you so much for continuing to share here on TH-cam.✌️
I feel the same way!
Thank you for such a great comment!😊 I am really happy of your feedback. 😁All theses nice comments is the feedback to let me know to continue. Even if the video view count talk, it just talk number. The words mean everything! Thank you Lovely Day! I wish you the best fun that you can have doing your van conversion project dream! And the best travel and amazements that you can cross on your road trips! Take care and don’t hesitate to ask for video suggestions, or if you have questions.✌️
Thank you Steve!😃👍
@@ericenjoysearth2756 Great build. What did you use to connect the removable table to your counter? I see it's a metal piece but what is it called? Thanks
Here’s the answer about the table:
th-cam.com/video/sUhlDK96IC0/w-d-xo.html
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This is genius. I was trying to convince myself that driving a Sprinter as an everyday car could work. But this...this is everything I need for road trips AND I can drive it every day. Better driving comfort, better gas mileage, and just enough living space to be suitable for extended trips. Thank you for putting together this series...I look forward to more build details. Subscribed!
You reflexion make a lot of sense! Stay tuned, I will produce more videos! 👍
Your channel is the REAL DEAL. Love the build! (if you could lower the music volume it would be easier to hear perhaps?)
Thank you Gabriel!
I agree, with such an interesting project, you don't really need music to keep our attention, it's distracting from your teaching techniques. You do make a good teacher Eric. I'm redesigning my Honda Odyssey with your plan versus the one we implemented, yours is much better by far. Do you have a email site?
Dude... crazy accent aside, you are a true gem! Thank you for making this video and being so informative - leaving out nothing - on how to do this! Not only are you an awesome craftsman, your ability to convey exactly how you did it is simply astounding!
Thank you! I really appreciate your comment!✌️
Great job on visual references on paper. Quick, simple, and can be easily duplicated for other jobs as well.
Thank you Leah! I like your comment about the video. Enjoy the planning of your van conversion!
Eric... I’ll be applying this to my Honda Odyssey. Thank you.
This is great Daniel! You will enjoy so much that liberty and comfort of a cozy mobile tiny home!👍
Me too, I have a 03 Odyssey with a 65 quart Dometic refrigerator freezer
Eric will you, or have you, made a video on your solar/battery set up? Please.
You are a natural teacher! Thank you for such a clear, concise video.
Thank you Nicole! I really appreciate your comment!✌️
Wonderful "Van Bed"! You should sell this design to IKEA, and I hope them make this bed available in the stores!
This is a good idea! At first, I try to find something there... Thank you for your comment!✌️
Wooooohooooo! Thank you! Looking forward to the mattress video.
Hey Suz! I am happy to see your comment! I was wondering how things are going with your new van... you have begun van lifing....? Begun your van conversion...?
Thank you for your enthusiasm. It’s a great source of motivation! ✌️
Eric enjoys Earth Hey Eric! I am going to start by taping an outline on the floor to see where I want to place stuff. I thought it would give me a good starting point for movement and access in the van. I would like access to leave through the back as well so may go with a single bed size. I am 5 ft 3 so think I will consider a shorter bed with extension options. I am considering a drawer system for a kitchen to come out the back from the shelving unit. Thank you for replying! Love your videos!
I am glade to ear that!😃
When you bought your van you made the step from the dream to the realization!👍
Thinking and planning ahead, as you are doing is awesome! There is a lot of pleasure thinking and planning your conversion!😃 I am sure that it’s going to be a great conversion. Van lifing even if the conversion is not finish help a lot to figure out everything.
Don’t hesitate if you have any questions!✌️
I love how you explain things! Especially loving your paper cutouts, excellent idea.
Thank you Clyde! I appreciate your comment!✌️
Your van is awesome. and your welcome sir
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Cutest ever 😊
Salut Eric j’aimerai vraiment te parler en privé! Tu peux me rejoindre sur Facebook sur ma page perso Simon Bastien ☺️
This bed is absolute genius! And on top of that you give clear and concise instructions and demonstrate your thinking so that people can adapt it to their specific situation. VERY NICE.
Bullseyes!🎯 That’s exactly my goal! I want people to customize to their needs and taste! Thank you and happy van conversion!✌️
love this bed design! I coverted my van a couple of year's ago with a small single bed however I know have two giant mastiffs that go camping with me and they sleep with me do I need a bigger bed. this design will be perfect. Thank you
Mastiffs! Wow! I am happy ton contribute to the sleep quality of all you!😉
I really appreciate your comment!😃 thank you!
each weighs 130lbs and they insist on sleeping with me 😊
LOL!
Hi Eric,
First of all, thank you for sharing your design with us. I found this incredibly useful in my camper van that I’m currently converting. I based my design off yours, safe to say it works great!!
I would like to share a few modifications that may be useful to others as well.
I used 1x3’s as slats instead of plywood.
First and biggest reason is mold, which can potentially form under the plywood and into the mattress. The added ventilation underneath seems worth it.
Second reason is one sheet of plywood can only give a maximum width of 48 inches. Travelling with my girlfriend and dog, a full size mattress (54” x 75”) makes more sense. The 1x3’s allow for a larger bed width and easier mattress installation (only need to cut a full size mattress horizontally).
Third reason is less weight, I saved 10-15 lbs. using 1x3’s instead of plywood.
Obviously, I had to change a few things to make your design work without the plywood, more than happy to share the sketchup model!
Thank you again. You’ve been a massive help across many different stages in my van conversion.
Bonne journée,
Jake
Thank you Jake for your appreciation and for sharing about your project.
The best way to have no mild is explained in this video:
th-cam.com/video/L6Ryi76fHOc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_ciLQb1dNrlnOt6P
In this video you will get the idea that ventilation is everything! I can assure you that I have absolutely no mold at all in any components of my van. This video definitely worth the viewing!
Enjoy your van!
Hey! We're also a new couple searching to do a van conversion. Can you maybe further explain how you adapted Eric design for a couple? That's something we're worried about it's how to do this build but that will support our weight for two persons. That would help us a lot, two young Belgians in Australia 🦘
@@MsLeebib Along with the reasons above, my modification to Eric's design provides an additional 6 inches of width on the bed. Minimal, but significant improvement for 2 people. Either the original or modified design will be more than enough to support you both! Hope this helps, good luck on the conversion journey!
Great ideas. I’ll sleep on it! ;)
Thank you Étienne!👍
probably one of, if not the best camper bed designs on youtube... one bed that folds into 2 couches cleanly and still has storage underneath. this is what i'd want to build in my van or element for sure
Thank you! I really appreciate your comment! 😃✌️
This is probably one of the best designs I have seen so far. Thank You!
Thank you Harlan! I am very glade of your comment! 😃
Great job Eric. I look forward to video on how you did the electrical. Happy surfing.
Hey! Thank you Thor Matt! Good idea!👍
You are a great teacher. I wish I could have had someone like you teach me math in high school. lol
LOL! It takes time to produce detailed videos. Comment like yours are really appreciated! Thank you! ✌️
You've opened my eyes to the very real possibility of a mini-van for my van life! Many thanks!
It’s a pleasure! Thank you and go for it! 👍
Thank you so much! I'm 57 and not especially handy with wood and tools, but because of this tutorial I think I can do this! Wow!
Great Romona! I am sure that you will succeed. You take your time, you enjoy the project, and suddenly you will have finish!
Enjoy! ✌️
SO SMART!! I love it, thank you so much for sharing your build!
It’s a pleasure Gina! Thank you for your comment and don’t forget to subscribe if it’s not done...✌️there’s other videos about van conversion on the channel:
th-cam.com/channels/419EVHTZkNsRuLpoN_wnpA.html
Eric, I.Love.This! Perfect visualization tools and examples to go with explanation.🙏😊
Thank you.
Thank you! I really appreciate your comment!😃✌️
Thank you! I want to see the cushion vid. Please let us know the aluminum extrusion you used for the table connection to the cabinet and rear of the bed. Thanks again
It’s a pleasure Tim!
Ok will do a video about those good ideas! Thanks for your comment and suggestions!👍
Thank you so much for this! After watching many, many videos I chose your bed design for camping with my daughter. Since my fridge fits between the front seats and I wanted a full-width bed I put a 20" kitchen tower with a slide out sink and stove/microwave (run off inverter) where your fridge sits. It slides forward and back with the front passenger seat for extra leg room and swivels so I can cook inside siting on the bench or outside standing at the passenger sliding door.
Thank you for your appreciation! And congratulations for your van. You made a very nice design!👍
Thank you for sharing!✌️
Yes, please more videos. I would like to make a narrower bed, and chair rather than bench. Would this work? Or will I have a piece of wood jutting out in middle from chair? I also want to see the cushion video.
Thank you Karen!
If you to a narrower bed, the bed structure must be narrower, so no bed structure should be in a way... If you consider a chair, don’t forget that it’s going to move when you apply brakes...
I will do a video about layout plannings... 👍
I'm very interested in van dwelling, but I almost lost interest because I wanted something nice but did not know I could do it myself (and have it look nice). I am not really handy. All of your videos make it 'simple' for someone like me to understand the principles and try to apply the ideas. Thank you sincerely.
Thank you Dave for taking the time to share this. It is a good source of motivation to know that my videos may make a difference to people. Go and enjoy realizing your dream! ✌️
This guy needs a nobel prize
Wow! Thank you my friend 😃✌️
Salut. I will be using your build. After 3 years of searching and never being truly convinced, this is it. While I live in Germany and will have to modify your build to fit small mini cargo van, no high roof it, will work. You and Drew building things, are my favourite channels. You are both Canadians! Thank you so much for your channel.
This will not only allow freedom to travel, but to go to UK at short notice if I need to for my elderly Mother, or to visit my daughter.
Keep it true😊
Thank you Julie for you appreciation! And for sharing about your project. I am glad to read your comment! Enjoy your project 😃✌️
Dude, I've build or helped others with a few simple mini van conversions. I have always wanted to do a bed like this but never had the time to do it or even really fully plan out how it would work. But you did and did it so well. And then shared it with everyone. Amazing work my dude.
It is a pleasure! 👍
Thank you for your comment✌️
Hi Eric, it was pleasure meeting you at sano today. I watched all six video straight. You're genius! I want to do Sienna conversion exactly like yours. I keep watching over n over to understand more and can't wait for new video. I'm looking forward to see you again. Aloha
This is great! We were happy to meet a shaper of California! Enjoy planning everything! Will produce videos after west coast trip.... ✌️
Eric,
Thanks for bed build video. It’s not only simple but functional. A very nice design my friend. I’m looking forward to your mattress video. Hasta Pronto
Thanks Michael! I appreciate your comment! Ok for the mattress video. 👍
Excellent! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you Sharon!✌️
That bed design is genius! Having seating at the front and back is so useful. I love how you figured out the positions of the cross bars too. Thanks for doing these videos, they're very helpful.
Thank you for your feedback. It is much appreciated! Comments are a source of motivation to keep publishing videos! 😃✌️
It's similar to the old VW van design, yes?
This one is quick and smartest way I found on internet after going through 100s of videos ... Definitely gonna try ... Thanks for sharing this idea ... 🤘
Thank you! This is a great comment! I am happy that you found what you are looking for. 👍
Fifteen million more people need to watch this play-list! Thank you so much Eric for self-lessly sharing your accumulated insights *hugs* I am hailing from B.C. Interior in Western Canada. I go outside to get a big gulp of that intoxicating Rocky Mountain forest air and then come in with all that insane oxygen to best absorb your genius :3
My father has often inspired me, when I was just a kiddo, with his ability to make anything anywhere all by himself. I remember him building this elevated "bed-room" in the back of a retail space in Honolulu, Oahu on a flower street (a street where many florists congregate) b/c then we can get ahead--a little faster--by not having to pay residential rent and pay for a flower shop.. It was like.. van-living without four wheels!!
But you take the same can-do attitude and re-mix it with 25 years of van-living--to really take it up another notch. There's so much elegance and thoughtfulness to how you do things. It's a sight to behold!! I love it!! I am speech-less!!
Thank you my friend for this awesome comment! It seems that you have a pretty good life! You have put a nice smile in my face reading your comment 😃✌️
You're right Eric, the sofa bed is simple and so functional. Thank you for sharing your ideas so clearly. Even I - a carpentry idiot feel I could possible manage it! Now let me get that Van!
I really like your comment. Yes you can do it! 👍 Go get the van! You will never regret it! Enjoy Vivien!✌️
What I really like besides your great design and your sharing it with us:
1. So many positive comments for you.
2. The fact that you reply to each person!
For safety reasons, is the bed frame attached to the floor?
Thank you! Yes the bed and all the cabinets are anchored to the vehicle. I will do a video about all this. I really like your comment. Thank you!✌️
Thank you for the instructions. Neat setup
I thank you Happy35! 😃
We have followed your plans (including making the paper model!) step by step for our VW Caddy. Just getting ready to anchor it ready for our first trip. Thank you so much for this- best seat/ bed option out there.
Congratulation Emma! You will enjoy it so much! Thank you for your appreciation! ✌️
Watching your video makes it so easy to understand the details of making this bed, thank you 👍
Thank you Shelley for that good comment! I appreciate it!😃
Thank you so much! I spent over an hour searching the web for a blueprint of this rock and roll bed design. A day later, your video popped up! It's just what I need! Again, thanks for taking the time to post.
It’s a pleasure Jennifer. Thank you for your comment! ✌️
I am so grateful for this video! The detail is excellent. I am now able to copy your design and have an excellent living space inside my van without having to make lots of errors. Thank you very much!
Thank you for your comment. I am happy to help you in your project! 😃✌️
Simple and brilliant design. The instructions are easy to understand. Please make more videos!!! You mentioned a video on how you made the mattress. I would be very interested to see that please. Thanks so much!!!
Great! The mattress video is going to be the next one!
Thank you for your good comment! Enjoy planning your van conversion!✌️
Hola Eric. I'm so glad that after researching and viewing countless videos I've finally stumbled upon your sofa bed build. I'll most likely use your design for my upcoming Nissan NV200 conversion. Your explanation, photos, paper template and tips are clear and superb in guiding DIYers like me. I'm in my mid 70s, a polio survivor with 2 artificial knees yet have hiked 4 caminos, biked 4 long distance trips (3 in Europe) and 2 motorcycle trips (Vietnam & Nicaragua), mostly solo. However, you still inspire me!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you Ho for sharing such an inspirational comment!
You did plenty of nice trips/adventures! This is amazing! Would you recommend some of you biked long distance trips...? I love so much camping-biking long distance in Europe! I crossed Danemark. It was amazing! I am always seeking for other trips!
I think the NV200 is a great Van for a conversion!
Thank you for your great comment! Keep on rocking!
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@@ericenjoysearth2756 Eric, that was my very first TH-cam comment so I was pleasantly surprised that you've found the time to respond. Thank you. I lived in Denmark in 1969-70 and loved that country and its people, except the cost of living and the long winter!! My 3 bike trips in Europe are: 2017 - Moselle river (Trier to Koblenz) then up the Rhine to Bingen and turn around downriver to Koln, roughly 200+ miles. 2018 - same trip as 2017 but with my wife. 2019 - Danube river from Passau, Germany to Budapest, Hungary, passing Austria and Slovakia, 500 miles. In 2018 I also biked from Pittsburgh to DC along the GAP and C&O trails, 344 miles. I stayed in cheap hotel, hostel & Airbnb on these trips but you can camp most of the routes. I highly recommend any/all of these routes. I contracted polio at the age of 3, in 1949, and could not engage in any physical activities until my first knee replacement in 2010. With the pain gone, I hiked my first camino from St. Jean Pied du Port, France to Santiago de Compestela, Spain, 500 miles, in 2013. Since then nothing stops me - until this pandemic!! BTW, I'm a minimalist. I pack only 11-12 pounds on all my biking & hiking trips. Questions about the sofa/bed design: what kind and how thick is the plywood that you used? Would you recommend using 2x2 instead of 1x3 for the frame/legs? Also, for the table: where did you get the rail (?!) and the leg?? I hope to learn more from you. Again, much appreciation.
Thank you for sharing your trips! I will keep your comment not far away to plan my next European cyclo-camping trip! It is much appreciated!
I used 2x3, not 1x3, for the bed. Depending of your weight, the weight of the person that you sleep with, or other factors, it may be ok with your suggestion, or may be not enough to avoid racking the bed... I didn’t try with 2x2...
I will do a video about materials... it is a good suggestion!
Thanks again for your comments! Enjoy planning and doing your van conversion project! You won’t regret it!
I wish you the best!
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You have the best design among dozens that I have watched. I was going to buy premade bed/mattress but never completely happy with their design. Your videos are very informative and instructive. Thank you very much for sharing. Dr. Mike from Indiana
Thank you Dr Mike! I am glade of your comment! Stay tuned more videos will come!✌️
I wonder if you can attach hinges to the legs so they will fold inward when in sofa mode. Great design!
It’s an idea that you can try. For me, I wanted the less manipulation possible, less set up possible.
Thank you for your comment and sharing your idea!
Enjoy your van conversion planning!👍
Instead of hinges that enabling the folding of the leg parts that stick out (in sofa mode), I'm thinking of following Eric's exact design with one modification: installing 2 folding shelf brackets that collapse down and out of the way in sofa mode and up in bed mode. These brackets come in various sizes (10, 12, 14...24 inches) and can easily support 300-450 pounds. The collapsing and erecting these brackets are simple and straightforward.
@@HoNguyen-fn5pq can you please post a link to what you're describing I've thought about that concept but I don't know the hardware.
That's exactly what I thought!
I think the same way if you can install hinges for the legs to fold inward.
Hi Eric, Paul here from New Zealand. Today I finished my camper bed inspired by your design. I have to thank you for you’re channel and ideas.
Simple, sensible, and cleverly flexible. Thanks for posting.
Brilliant build. This might just be what I need. Thank you! I will share with friends.
Thank you Carrie!👍
I love your videos Eric! Thank you! Please make more!
Thank you Brianna! I appreciate your comment. Enjoy the planning of your van conversion!✌️
Thanks Eric. Much love
Thank you James ✌️
Bravo ! sometimes there is quality video on TH-cam ! Precise, clear, informative, no bullshit, appropriate length of time
thank you for this video! i’ve seen similar styles of sofa bed configurations in van conversions but haven’t yet found a clear explanation to their building process. this was wonderful!
Thank you Sarah!
I am happy to be of any help in your van conversion project!👍
Excellent video. I like that you give us actual plans with measurements and all
The channel is more about giving technics, inspiration and motivation to realize your dream of van conversion rather then duplicate my van conversion. But yes along the way I give that kind of information. You may look at the videos on the channel, you’ll find already some with measurements and how thinks are done.
Thank you Shahid. ✌️
Thanks for your videos, Eric. They are instructive and, at least in my personal opinion, inspirational.
Hope you have a wonderful time .
Thank you my friend pour this awesome feedback! I really appreciate 😃✌️
I keep watching...always learning. Thanks so much! Keep filming!
Thanks Rene! I will! 👍
You do a great job keep it up love it. Would like to see and under stand More on how you Secure the bed and the cabinets from sliding while you drive thanks good job
Thank you John!
Yes I will do a video about that. Good point!👍
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your design.
Thank you Gary!👍
Yes sofa plans are great
Thank you Lawrence! 😃✌️
I’m finally getting started on my van I’m super excited. Your videos are my inspiration. I will post in the comments as I make progress 🙏
Great! I love updates! You will never regret it! Your are going to build your vacation toy! Thank you Audrey for this great comment! ✌️
Eric, what a great design for the bed and everything else in your van. I loved it. Nice, clean and very efficient. Thank you!
Thank you Dan for you comment. I really appreciate! 👍
Thanks for this detailed video on the bed. Your videos are the best on TH-cam for minivan campers, definitely my favorite minivan build.
Thank you Zack for your comment and appreciation! It is much appreciated!😃✌️
Nice job, thanks for sharing Eric
Thank you for your comment! ✌️
Just a fantastic bed. Thanks for sharing.❤
Thank you my friend 👍
Best I have seen done in Van's life. Nice love it.
Thank you Sally. You made my day! 😃✌️
This is a great design. Thank you for sharing it with us....
Thank you! I appreciate your comments. It’s a pleasure to share with the community! ✌️
Does it get any better than this. Wow. Someone give this man a job.
Love your bed design and very simple directions. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you Deepali! I appreciate your comment. ✌️
This is very nice and well done. I appreciate the detailed instructions you’re showing us. It really helps me to understand the construction finer points.
Thank you for your appreciation and feedback 😃✌️
I find all your videos really clear and well explained. I'm thinking about converting a minivan and your channel is a good source of inspiration !
Thank you for your comment Léaqua! The channel is exactly for that!👍
i LIKE YOUR DESIGN. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you to let me know. Comment are always appreciated Dave! ✌️
Awesome videos! -Dave from Taylor, Michigan
Thank you for sharing this Eric! I haven't been able to decide on a bed design and this one is brilliant with the different lounge and sitting angle options. Great work!
Thank you Matt! You are going to love it!👍
This is a wonderful design! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for your feedback! I really appreciate 😃✌️
Thank you Eric! I've just discovered your channel and so relieved to find your simple yet practical van advice! Keep making these fantastic videos.
Thank you Lee. That kind of feedback is quite stimulating to publish more videos! ✌️
luv your bed idea Eric! ty for sharing
It’s a pleasure! 👍
Thank you so much for this! Great video & wonderful design idea.
Thank you! Your comment is much appreciated 😃✌️
I guess the next video I would like to see is the electrical system
Thank you for your suggestion. Stay tuned, I will publish shortly about the solar panel! Don’t hesitate if you have more questions or video suggestions...👍
Good idea! I can imagine it, but for sure if Eric designes one, we all will be surprised again with his aproach!
Thanks Raul for this nice comment! ✌️
Eric, this is a great design. Simple, easy to build. Exactly what I was looking for. I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna that I will be using your ideas to convert mine.Thanks for taking the time to share your ideas and keep the great videos coming.
Thank you Jim! I also have a 2015. Stay tuned more videos will come. ✌️
Eric's designs are incredibly well engineered and easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing. We wish you many more happy traveling's and thank you again!
Thank you my friend! 😃✌️
So happy to see the bed plans. I have been waiting to do my bed until you uploaded your video. Awesome work, as usual. 👍
You just put a smile on my face. I am happy to help you! 👍
I love the way you made up your bed !! Just throw the covers in the garage.....they'll be there until you open the hatch. 😄🤗
Your instructions are very clear. I believe I could listen to your instructions on how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and it would be easier than I have ever made.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and ingenuity.
Old women like me need instructions sometimes.
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Blessings from Florida Meema and Jessi Beagle
LOL 😂 you are very funny! Thanks a lot for this comment! You really made me laugh, and proud of your comment! It is such a pleasure to read comments! 😃
I love Florida!✌️
Another gem. Thank you Eric.
It’s a pleasure Philip! Thank you for your feedback 😃👍
I loved the paper versions giving a visual of the whole. So good!
Thanks Sam for your feedback! It is much appreciated ✌️
I am SO delighted to have found your channel. Your layout is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I am excited to start looking for a van to make this a reality. Thank you for sharing your build and also your life philosophy! So great to find a Canadian and someone like me from Quebec who is doing this.
Thank you Blake for your appreciation comment. I am glade to be of any help in your project. More videos will come to make it easier!
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Eric...I am so inspired by your videos....keep em coming. Not everyone needs, wants, or can afford a Sprinter type van.....I was looking at cargo vans, but now I am all in on a minivan using your conversion. Sienna #1, Grand Caravans #2...in the 3 to $5000 range. Thanks
I particularly like your comment Reaf. . I think that everybody should have access to the joy of traveling and living a van life. I will continue to produce videos. I just bought a new computer for video editing! Stay tuned! ✌️
This 2 sided bench is brilliant. Thanks for this video.
It’s a pleasure Carol. Thank you for your comment ✌️
Thank you for your videos. So informational with easy DETAILED instructions on your builds. I’m glad I found your videos. Picking up my van tomorrow- just in time!!!
This is great! Congratulations for your van and your van conversion project that is becoming true! Enjoy!
Thank you for your comment! ✌️
In the process of designing our bed platform now, you have some great ideas and tips here! Wonderful design!
Great! Thank you ✌️
Thank you so much for these videos! they're exactly what I was looking for but it's so hard to find anything nearly as simple as this. please keep making videos so I can get my conversion started!
Thank you Noah!
I appreciate your comment! Enjoy planning your van conversion! It is such a nice project!✌️
Love your DIY sliding folding bed. Busy building my own based mainly on your design. Thank you very much!
It’s a pleasure Martin. I am glade that you appreciate✌️
This could be my favorite design so far! It is great to have 2 separate ways to sit and enough room for a visitor, thanks for the idea! I even have the plywood sitting downstairs already, this is perfect.
You’re pretty close to begin your project! Enjoy doing it!
Thank you Chad for your appreciation comment! ✌️