12:00 QUEEN SIZE BED PLATFORM: Use 1/2” plywood with 1” x 2” rectangular steel 16 gauge under bed platform with 3/4” notched plywood screwed into the walls. Have a shelf on each side for a glass of water and so you can change sleeping position with head on drivers side or on passenger side. Put lights and charging ports on each side too.
I really love the simplicity of your bed platform. Would have never thought to use tube steel. Fabulous idea!! I also really like the height you’ve chosen! Easy access underneath & nothing crammed in there super tight. Looks awesome!! 😊
I’ve made the mistake of not watching a chuck cassidy video before building! Wish this would’ve existed when I built mine. I’ll definitely be waiting for the mini split video on this bus ! 😂
I'm so happy you are still creating these entertaining, educational and supportive Skoolie build videos! Even more important than the technical expertise you convey to us morons, you also help create and foster a sense of community, which I don't believe can be overestimated in importance for many of us who find our lives somewhat isolated. I've spent almost 3 years hustling through my 6 month shuttle bus conversion, and your videos have been some of my favorites. However, I have a question I hope you can answer- ok, TWO questions: 1. At what point do you just stop seeing and acting on to improve areas, things, and earlier build decisions you made? I've gutted and redone my kitchen 3x, office 3x and bedroom 2x. It's kinda slowed me down. And, 2. Are you truly as nice, approachable and awesomely friendly as you seem in these videos? If so, and have an opening for a Best Buddy, I'd like to throw my hat in the ring for consideration!🤠 I'm looking into going to the Oregon RV event! Thanks! LouDogg65
My plan is to raise the floor in the center of the bus in which the water tank will set up the width of the bus and because the kitchen and bathroom are facing each other, all the plumbing will situated there as well.
Hi Charlie! Do you have any ideas for what to do with a cat litter box? I want to live full time in a bus conversion but I have a cat and don't know how to deal with the litter box issues in a confined space like this.
Teaching a cat to use a toilet isn’t difficult. Or harness train the cat and just stop for a few minutes every so often and let the cat out on a long lead.
I've lived full time in an RV for 1.5 years and have my cats litterbox under the fixed bed next to one of the "garage" access doors for easy maintenance. Also - Dorit here on YT has a tour of her old bus "gumboot" where she had a pull out litterbox drawer with a small exhaust fan which looks awesome too!
In one of your previous videos you mentioned that you considered radiant floor heat for this bus but then went for a diesel heater. Do you already have a video discussing the pros and cons of different ways to heat a bus? If not, it is a topic I would appreciate seeing you cover.
Some valid points for sure! Have you ever shortened a buss? Personally, the long overhang on most buses can indeed make towing more interesting. I feel like the "perfect" bus for me would be a front engine, full length handicap bus that has been shortened a few feet and a class 5 hitch installed, then you could tow a substantial trailer with it. Air ride on the bus, remove the front door all together and use the HC access, longer wheel base for even smoother ride, and tow like a champ...
My first house bus was a 6m long ‘57 short-nosed Bedford and we used to tow a caravan behind it. The caravan was our bedroom and storage, the bus living and dining (although it had a fold out couch for shorter trips - we toured full-time with a circus). It towed like a champ. The best thing about it was that it had a 350 Chev in it and was dual fuel (petrol and lpg). So it looked like a slow old classic vehicle and people would get a shock when it roared up the hills at full speed, towing a caravan 😂 We put a 100 litre lpg tank in it so it was still cheap to run as it was half the price of petrol at that time. Damn I miss that thing. Oh, also we put a shower in the doorway of the bus. People would visit and not realise they had just passed through a shower on the way in. It was actually genius in retrospect and was the most practical thing to do with the space we had. It avoided any damp problems because we just opened the door up.
Do you place your mattress directly on to that platform? If so, what do you do to maintain breathability under the mattress? Mold can still grow under a mattress without there being some air movement... which is why box-springs are fabric and beds that do not have box-springs use slats. Some folks get around that by rotating their mattresses (and futons) every once in a while. But that seems like a challenge in a small space.
As someone who routinely uses the flat plane of my bed as a workspace, I get you. Although I'm now curious if you plan to be able to access your storage from the cabin given the amount of equipment you are placing back there.
So true. A metal fabricator may have left over scraps they’ll sell you at discount prices. Also ask if you’re paying by the foot or whole section. If you’re paying for the whole sheet then why not take it.
The 9 by 12 guest room in my house has two Murphy bed: one double, and one twin over a desk. I've seen Murphy beds particularly in vans. There are limits because width translates to height, but you didn't include them in your list so I assume there's a strong reason against them?
You know what they say Chuck, if the steel beams are a rockin don't come a knocking 😂. I'm not surprised but damn that is one simple and elegant way to build a bedframe!
Chuck, i saw a little bounce when you hopped off the mattress. I’m a little heavier…should i go bigger steel or more slats? Or maybe a few mid support legs? We also are generally 4 in the bed, 140 lbs of dogs, me (225) and mama (I don’t know her weight but Imma say good looking 5’ 7” hottie). Just wanna make sure we are solid on the frame.
Hey Charlie, didn't drop into the chat until it was almost done... here's my question: How will you get air circulation under your mattress since the platform is solid? Thanks!
he's using a topper for the platform designed to ventilate the mattress, more expensive but also more eleagant of a solution i like the slat style myself, its the cheapest and easiest way in my opinion
@@ChuckCassadyYT …. Chuck she is a sweet girl and she is very smart , but I’m sure you already know that. I think you two would make a great couple. Just saying.
No worries. This falls under the compact, convertible bed category. He went into detail for the happy jack raised bed platform, so i thought he would mention this one. For the new commers looking for an experts advice who haven't seen his first build, it would be nice if he mentioned it for completeness. Just because he didn't get it right on his first build, doesn't mean there isn't a way to build it right. Thus my original comment in case it helps someone. I've seen a version where the bed rested on a bench across from the walkway to reduce its load, that would be my starting point for the design. @@suzannenoel3078
My Unimog is 3.4 meter by 1.93 meter. So pretty small. And no standing height with only 1.39cm 😄 And I choose a fixed bed because I don't want to build my bed every night. Under my bed I have my electric install. With lithium batteries and my Victron inverter. Also Inmade room for tool storage and camping storage. In the middle there will be a huge drawer so easy acces for everyday items. My bed platform is 18mm with every 10cm a 2cm hole. And the frame under it is made with 12mm plywood. So super sturdy. The bed platform is low enough so I can sit on the whole bed. In the rear I made a small shelve with usb and power sockets. I made my custom matrass of 11cm height. Everything is fixed in my layout so everything is ready to use. It is funny to see that people in a small layout give priority over a fixed shower over a fixed bed. And the shower is probably not used daily 🤣
@@hmmm2564 offcourse everyone has priorities for your build. If you have an adventure van for active lifestyle then a shower is more important over other things. I bought a 27 euro outdoor shower kit. Still need to try it. Just make a bucket warm water and drop the pump in 😃
name that song: I can't seem to face up to the facts I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire Don't touch me, I'm a real live wire
Yeah I could died but in up shoulder surgery not a bus but at my home oh well at my cousin home I fell off my bed after I fell I took off my box matress and oy the matress it's alright now. I messed. It it was 29 inch from the floor. It was because o e side of the bed is lower than other side because I sit on one side watching tv......some day I will hit the lottery and buy me a bus.. Oh heckvin the future tesla will get better for energy and range and for better rv travel home on wheels.
12:00 QUEEN SIZE BED PLATFORM: Use 1/2” plywood with 1” x 2” rectangular steel 16 gauge under bed platform with 3/4” notched plywood screwed into the walls. Have a shelf on each side for a glass of water and so you can change sleeping position with head on drivers side or on passenger side. Put lights and charging ports on each side too.
I really love the simplicity of your bed platform. Would have never thought to use tube steel. Fabulous idea!! I also really like the height you’ve chosen! Easy access underneath & nothing crammed in there super tight. Looks awesome!! 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
I put a zippered poly bag on my mattress
Worth it
No more soaking wet sheets from the mattress absorbing all the propane condensation!
i dont think ur supposed to have propane condensation
I’ve made the mistake of not watching a chuck cassidy video before building! Wish this would’ve existed when I built mine. I’ll definitely be waiting for the mini split video on this bus ! 😂
chuck spitting facts, my first two bed builds were modular and SO ANNOYING. Finally went fixed bed with water tank underneath and its so much better
All the full timers know what’s up ;)
Thanks for doing what you do. All your videos really help me.
Glad to hear it! Truly
What a great idea to use the steel to span the bed platform. Definitely going to do that!
Glad it was helpful!
Chuck, where are your vent holes or slates in your base? coming later? Thanks well done!
Said he was using that permeable mat
You've been there and done that and done that and done that! I love how you think things through. Learning a ton.
I've been watching your videos for a while. Always learning from you. You always give great insight. Thank you!
I'm so happy you are still creating these entertaining, educational and supportive Skoolie build videos! Even more important than the technical expertise you convey to us morons, you also help create and foster a sense of community, which I don't believe can be overestimated in importance for many of us who find our lives somewhat isolated. I've spent almost 3 years hustling through my 6 month shuttle bus conversion, and your videos have been some of my favorites. However, I have a question I hope you can answer- ok, TWO questions:
1. At what point do you just stop seeing and acting on to improve areas, things, and earlier build decisions you made? I've gutted and redone my kitchen 3x, office 3x and bedroom 2x. It's kinda slowed me down. And, 2. Are you truly as nice, approachable and awesomely friendly as you seem in these videos? If so, and have an opening for a Best Buddy, I'd like to throw my hat in the ring for consideration!🤠
I'm looking into going to the Oregon RV event!
Thanks!
LouDogg65
Thank you for making my decisions so much easier:)
That's super clean 👌🏼👌🏼
Appreciate it
Great content as usual! Thanks Chuck!! 👍👍
Fantastic 🎉🎉🎉
Great Job!! Thanks for sharing..!😊
Marie from Denver..😊
Thanks so much! 😊
My plan is to raise the floor in the center of the bus in which the water tank will set up the width of the bus and because the kitchen and bathroom are facing each other, all the plumbing will situated there as well.
Sounds great!
Hi Charlie! Do you have any ideas for what to do with a cat litter box? I want to live full time in a bus conversion but I have a cat and don't know how to deal with the litter box issues in a confined space like this.
Teaching a cat to use a toilet isn’t difficult. Or harness train the cat and just stop for a few minutes every so often and let the cat out on a long lead.
Could use a small fan in a box type situation, similar to a fan for compost toilet. Lots of skoolies out there have options in their tour vids. 😊
@@mirallornestarchild3019 thank you, I'll look into that. Best suggestion so far!
I've lived full time in an RV for 1.5 years and have my cats litterbox under the fixed bed next to one of the "garage" access doors for easy maintenance. Also - Dorit here on YT has a tour of her old bus "gumboot" where she had a pull out litterbox drawer with a small exhaust fan which looks awesome too!
Love your videos. Going to do XPS floor like you and now this bed in my Sprinter. Why steel beams vs the popular 80/20 Aluminum?
Have you seen the price of 80/20? Consider using Unistrut too. Readily available from industrial electrical and plumbing supply companies.
How well does that rectangular steel hold up under a dynamic load??
It does great
In one of your previous videos you mentioned that you considered radiant floor heat for this bus but then went for a diesel heater. Do you already have a video discussing the pros and cons of different ways to heat a bus? If not, it is a topic I would appreciate seeing you cover.
Very topical :) stay tuned
Some valid points for sure! Have you ever shortened a buss? Personally, the long overhang on most buses can indeed make towing more interesting. I feel like the "perfect" bus for me would be a front engine, full length handicap bus that has been shortened a few feet and a class 5 hitch installed, then you could tow a substantial trailer with it. Air ride on the bus, remove the front door all together and use the HC access, longer wheel base for even smoother ride, and tow like a champ...
My first house bus was a 6m long ‘57 short-nosed Bedford and we used to tow a caravan behind it. The caravan was our bedroom and storage, the bus living and dining (although it had a fold out couch for shorter trips - we toured full-time with a circus).
It towed like a champ. The best thing about it was that it had a 350 Chev in it and was dual fuel (petrol and lpg). So it looked like a slow old classic vehicle and people would get a shock when it roared up the hills at full speed, towing a caravan 😂 We put a 100 litre lpg tank in it so it was still cheap to run as it was half the price of petrol at that time. Damn I miss that thing.
Oh, also we put a shower in the doorway of the bus. People would visit and not realise they had just passed through a shower on the way in. It was actually genius in retrospect and was the most practical thing to do with the space we had. It avoided any damp problems because we just opened the door up.
Do you place your mattress directly on to that platform? If so, what do you do to maintain breathability under the mattress? Mold can still grow under a mattress without there being some air movement... which is why box-springs are fabric and beds that do not have box-springs use slats. Some folks get around that by rotating their mattresses (and futons) every once in a while. But that seems like a challenge in a small space.
Love the wallpaper....😍
Great advise again thanks Chuck
You are very welcome
As someone who routinely uses the flat plane of my bed as a workspace, I get you. Although I'm now curious if you plan to be able to access your storage from the cabin given the amount of equipment you are placing back there.
I do not, it’s going to be separate
@@ChuckCassadyYT Are you going to modify the rear door to more easily access your storage?
Thanks for the awesome video
What do you think about cutting holes in the plywood so the mattress can breathe?
Thanks,as always, for your thorough and thoughtful videos. Mold illness in the lungs can put you on the hospital - or coffin.
Agree! It’s mega serious
Great video. 👍thx.
No problem 👍
Great video, in my opinion a bed is the most important piece of furniture in a Mobil home 👍greetings from the Netherlands
Right next to a compost bucket. Lol
I totally agree!
Some people put holes in the plywood to allow the mattress to breath... what's your thoughts on this?
Not my preferred method but it works
Thanks for your videos!
How far off of floor do you go?
Looks like
Hi. How about the Murphy bed?
He had a Murphy bed made out of metal in his first rig, because it was heavy he ended up taking it out.
Dont buy your steel at the home depot, go to a real steel store and save a ton of money per foot.
Of course but that intimidates a lot of people
So true. A metal fabricator may have left over scraps they’ll sell you at discount prices. Also ask if you’re paying by the foot or whole section. If you’re paying for the whole sheet then why not take it.
Is sleeping over all that solar set up healthy?
Hey chuck. I sent you a message on Patreon. It's about solar panels. I'm such a fan!
The 9 by 12 guest room in my house has two Murphy bed: one double, and one twin over a desk. I've seen Murphy beds particularly in vans. There are limits because width translates to height, but you didn't include them in your list so I assume there's a strong reason against them?
I lived with one in my bus for 3 years and never used it. Major pain in the ass
Why are you not mounting the water under the bus instead of under the bed?
😊
I like that most the cons don't affect me.
You know what they say Chuck, if the steel beams are a rockin don't come a knocking 😂. I'm not surprised but damn that is one simple and elegant way to build a bedframe!
Thanks dude :)
Chuck, i saw a little bounce when you hopped off the mattress. I’m a little heavier…should i go bigger steel or more slats? Or maybe a few mid support legs? We also are generally 4 in the bed, 140 lbs of dogs, me (225) and mama (I don’t know her weight but Imma say good looking 5’ 7” hottie). Just wanna make sure we are solid on the frame.
Go 1/8” wall thickness on the steel and you’ll be set
Brother I can't tell ya how many times Ive died in bed.and not from over sleeping..
Hey Charlie, didn't drop into the chat until it was almost done... here's my question: How will you get air circulation under your mattress since the platform is solid? Thanks!
he's using a topper for the platform designed to ventilate the mattress, more expensive but also more eleagant of a solution
i like the slat style myself, its the cheapest and easiest way in my opinion
He recommended Den-dry to ventilate the mattress
I built a bed into a CRX!
Huh, figured it’d be about CO instead of mold. Good to know tho!
CO is no joke but luckily a bed hopefully isn’t producing that!
Chuck do you live anywhere near Alyssa ?
We are both Colorado people niw
@@ChuckCassadyYT …. Chuck she is a sweet girl and she is very smart , but I’m sure you already know that. I think you two would make a great couple. Just saying.
wall bed / murphy bed is an option not mentioned
He had a Murphy bed made out of metal in his first rig, because it was heavy he ended up taking it out.
No worries. This falls under the compact, convertible bed category. He went into detail for the happy jack raised bed platform, so i thought he would mention this one. For the new commers looking for an experts advice who haven't seen his first build, it would be nice if he mentioned it for completeness. Just because he didn't get it right on his first build, doesn't mean there isn't a way to build it right. Thus my original comment in case it helps someone. I've seen a version where the bed rested on a bench across from the walkway to reduce its load, that would be my starting point for the design. @@suzannenoel3078
Bingo. It’s just another style of convertible bed
i wonder if you could drill a bunch of holes in that top plywood platform to avoid the mattress moisture/mold problem
,how much for the bus ..no kidding
$240k
Man that title really reeled me in. I hope this isn’t some clickbait lol
Lol you know it is
say i weigh 300lbs, and GF ...well weighs what she weighs? would this support 500lbs.. in theory?
Did you build it. And if not if you do 4 steel bars absolutely will hold weight even if you having some fun on it
What happened to the advice of slats so the mattress can breathe
My Unimog is 3.4 meter by 1.93 meter. So pretty small. And no standing height with only 1.39cm 😄
And I choose a fixed bed because I don't want to build my bed every night. Under my bed I have my electric install. With lithium batteries and my Victron inverter. Also Inmade room for tool storage and camping storage. In the middle there will be a huge drawer so easy acces for everyday items. My bed platform is 18mm with every 10cm a 2cm hole. And the frame under it is made with 12mm plywood. So super sturdy. The bed platform is low enough so I can sit on the whole bed. In the rear I made a small shelve with usb and power sockets. I made my custom matrass of 11cm height.
Everything is fixed in my layout so everything is ready to use.
It is funny to see that people in a small layout give priority over a fixed shower over a fixed bed. And the shower is probably not used daily 🤣
Actually some of us used showers daily especially if we are outside hiking, climbing, etc
@@hmmm2564 offcourse everyone has priorities for your build. If you have an adventure van for active lifestyle then a shower is more important over other things.
I bought a 27 euro outdoor shower kit. Still need to try it. Just make a bucket warm water and drop the pump in 😃
@@unimog404 agree everyone has their lane
Outside shower if no planet fitness nearby
They have pop up porta poopers and solar bag showers
@@YeshuaKingMessiah That works for some but others, no.
Dear chuck, Love the videos but these click-baity titles are getting hard to stomach
dont worry, im done with that :) thanks for watchin
name that song: I can't seem to face up to the facts
I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax
I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire
Don't touch me, I'm a real live wire
😎😎😎😎😎say the heads that talk!!
Friggin love that band
Thanks for the video
I didn't appreciate the clickbait...
Mold can kill u
No worries!
@@YeshuaKingMessiah Mold at most can make you sick, if the mold you have is large enough
Clickbait
The rambling with no visual is well not good enough from Mr. Chuck Cassady. Show us and we will learn to love to sleep. Lol
Yeah I could died but in up shoulder surgery not a bus but at my home oh well at my cousin home I fell off my bed after I fell I took off my box matress and oy the matress it's alright now. I messed. It it was 29 inch from the floor. It was because o e side of the bed is lower than other side because I sit on one side watching tv......some day I will hit the lottery and buy me a bus..
Oh heckvin the future tesla will get better for energy and range and for better rv travel home on wheels.
Cringe clickbait.
You must be new to the internet!
@@ChuckCassadyYT says the most smug van person on the Internet
DIE?? Total BS Clickbait here.