Awesome job!! I also created split rock and roll beds for a Dodge Grand Caravan using telescopic ladders as the support structure. When the ladder is collapsed the 1/2” plywood forms a seat, when extended, the ladder supports the plywood in its bed position. Happy travels.
Adding a toilet (to come), more space between the bed and the sink cabinet so you can have your feet on the ground and room to spare, simpler bed mechanism, compressor chest-style fridge, electrics relocated and easier to access leaving under the bed totally open for storage solutions - but most importantly, this van has zero rust... our other one would have needed work in the long term.
@@GotMountains even as imperialist 😁 you got to admit that the metric system has far more advantages in calculation and precision But im not judging, when you watch content using metric system you are probably as irritated as we real world Folks are 😉
Where can I find that gasket? I recently asked the question in one of your other videos about where the seat panel extrusion contacts the support and was hoping you would be more specific. Here I see you've used a gasket. Also, are you doing anything to keep the bed from unfolding during a hard deceleration? Thanks for your content.
Hey! Its called Tread Strip and the part number from 8020.net is 2828. My last bed didn't use this and never slide forward. I used felt furniture pads for that one.. I use this mostly to stop rattling and metal on metal sounds. I think the fact that the seat sits below the front lip makes it not prone to come forward. In a big accident I think it would move, but never has it nice from any hard braking. Also note that there are a few more bed videos coming in future weeks, so hopefully they will answer all your questions!
seems like it would be easier to buy a VW westfalia .... When you add up our time your materials, you would have upper bunk and lower plus a cool ride.
But then you'd be driving a VW...haha. I've had many classic VWs. I have one now (1959 Beetle). If you buy a VW, you need to be prepared to fix it on the side of the road regularly. The Toyotas just go and go forever. This is also 4WD. Much more capable off road.
@@scottphillips471 totally agree, there are always a few bad design elements that is inevitably have to change if I bought something. Plus, building is a chance to stretch the brain!
@@GotMountains guess it all depends on how willing you are to maintain your VW, My daughter an I drove the VW to Belize a couple years ago. No mechanical issues aside from a loose wire I did not crimp correctly. It still has not had a single mechanical issue since. in full disclosure I am building out a Promaster but only because I want more room for a shower and toilet.
@@davidse4486 the other part of the classics is starting bto be their value. I'd love to build out a split window but then I'd be terrified of it getting stolen. I'm a huge fan, but I think a classic van is a different experience. Also, size will dictate your layout options. I'd have a different layout if I had a bigger van or a smaller van with 2 sliding doors. For the single door vans, the side cabinet is the only good option for 2 people with devine storage. Probably why the new California stuck with the same layout. I'd be curious to see what you do with your promaster.
Very nice, helpful video. Getting ready for 80/20 solar panel base.
Awesome job guys! Happy Trails
Thank you!
Awesome job!! I also created split rock and roll beds for a Dodge Grand Caravan using telescopic ladders as the support structure. When the ladder is collapsed the 1/2” plywood forms a seat, when extended, the ladder supports the plywood in its bed position. Happy travels.
Smart use of those ladders. I love repurposing things!
That is a spectacular design and an amazing build.
Thanks, it's always a fun process!
Coming along! SO how will this build be different than your first one? What made you do another that the first one wasn't cutting it for you?
Adding a toilet (to come), more space between the bed and the sink cabinet so you can have your feet on the ground and room to spare, simpler bed mechanism, compressor chest-style fridge, electrics relocated and easier to access leaving under the bed totally open for storage solutions - but most importantly, this van has zero rust... our other one would have needed work in the long term.
thanks for editing in the real world measurements too XD
Haha, the real world is all relative 😉
@@GotMountains even as imperialist 😁 you got to admit that the metric system has far more advantages in calculation and precision
But im not judging, when you watch content using metric system you are probably as irritated as we real world Folks are 😉
@@Heinz76Harald 100%. I'd rather use metric all day long, so much easier!
Where can I find that gasket? I recently asked the question in one of your other videos about where the seat panel extrusion contacts the support and was hoping you would be more specific. Here I see you've used a gasket. Also, are you doing anything to keep the bed from unfolding during a hard deceleration? Thanks for your content.
Hey! Its called Tread Strip and the part number from 8020.net is 2828. My last bed didn't use this and never slide forward. I used felt furniture pads for that one.. I use this mostly to stop rattling and metal on metal sounds. I think the fact that the seat sits below the front lip makes it not prone to come forward. In a big accident I think it would move, but never has it nice from any hard braking. Also note that there are a few more bed videos coming in future weeks, so hopefully they will answer all your questions!
seems like it would be easier to buy a VW westfalia .... When you add up our time your materials, you would have upper bunk and lower plus a cool ride.
But then you'd be driving a VW...haha. I've had many classic VWs. I have one now (1959 Beetle). If you buy a VW, you need to be prepared to fix it on the side of the road regularly. The Toyotas just go and go forever. This is also 4WD. Much more capable off road.
Creating custom builds is half the fun!!!
@@scottphillips471 totally agree, there are always a few bad design elements that is inevitably have to change if I bought something. Plus, building is a chance to stretch the brain!
@@GotMountains guess it all depends on how willing you are to maintain your VW, My daughter an I drove the VW to Belize a couple years ago. No mechanical issues aside from a loose wire I did not crimp correctly. It still has not had a single mechanical issue since. in full disclosure I am building out a Promaster but only because I want more room for a shower and toilet.
@@davidse4486 the other part of the classics is starting bto be their value. I'd love to build out a split window but then I'd be terrified of it getting stolen. I'm a huge fan, but I think a classic van is a different experience. Also, size will dictate your layout options. I'd have a different layout if I had a bigger van or a smaller van with 2 sliding doors. For the single door vans, the side cabinet is the only good option for 2 people with devine storage. Probably why the new California stuck with the same layout. I'd be curious to see what you do with your promaster.
Extremely clever 👍
Thanks, it's a huge improvement over the last one