How I Made A Wooden Rock And Roll Bed

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  • This is how I made a wooden rock and roll bed for my campervan conversion. This DIY van bed is made from wood and is very light and easy to use. Rock n Roll beds for van come in a few different styles most have a heavy steel frame but this campervan bed build shows you how to make one yourself from wood.
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  • @ExploringthWorld
    @ExploringthWorld 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Finally, a video that actually explains how to do the thing.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hi, I too watch a lot of youtube videos that miss out the most important parts of the explanation. My quest is to remedy that. Thanks for watching.

  • @vornamenachname8783
    @vornamenachname8783 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    super! This thing has a real everyday usage as bed for guests.
    We don`t have much space. Building something just to use it a couple of times during vacation and tell your wife it`s so super and you`ll use it so often and in the end... we know such stories... 😆.
    But I really like such version, super! I want to make kind of a camping box with such a bed to be used as a "real" bed as well.

  • @leeedrich4003
    @leeedrich4003 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great job and thoroughly likeable bloke

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks a lot.

  • @shaunmarsh7101
    @shaunmarsh7101 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very professional and easy to follow explanation, started making my own version yesterday after watching this video a couple of times ……. Thankyou for taking the time and effort to film much appreciated…

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My pleasure, hope your build works out well.

  • @denysepommet1811
    @denysepommet1811 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    THAT’s exactly what I want! …but with the hinges folding both ways, in order for the bed to become a sofa looking inside of the van, as well as outside of the van to enjoy the view when the back doors are open…

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes you could put different hinges on. I'm working on the MkII. Coming soon.

  • @name.terrie
    @name.terrie 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great design, great explanation! You rock! Heaps of best wishes to you and yours!!!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks very much.

  • @nikola1209
    @nikola1209 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is truly amazing and thank you so much for helping by giving the measurements and step-by-step guide! This is a true gift! Thank you!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching.

  • @scandivanman
    @scandivanman 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This was real craftsmanship, thanks for putting the extra time into fliming and uploading it, much appreciated, greetings from 🇸🇪 Sweden

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks a lot, Hope the video is helpful, thanks for watching.

  • @VanLifeCroatia
    @VanLifeCroatia หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found my ideal van sofa/bed!! Finally! Thank you so much! I will make it for sure :) Hello from Croatia

  • @Ms.Frankenbuilder
    @Ms.Frankenbuilder 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice job, easy to understand.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks a lot.

  • @johnakyle5908
    @johnakyle5908 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to have another video Dave , a clever design, and build .

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot John, the van conversion is coming soon.

  • @gasgiant7122
    @gasgiant7122 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dave well done, what a great tutorial video on how to actually make something extremely useful, this will save ppl hundreds on a metal one, brilliant & thank you for taking the time to record & edit this gift for us👍

  • @Sue.242
    @Sue.242 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are a very talented craftsman well done

  • @pedroriding
    @pedroriding 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video. Thank you for sharing!

  • @peterstrauss9938
    @peterstrauss9938 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sehr cooler Typ; danke Dave für die kreative Umsetzung lg aus Österreich lg Peter

  • @thepm3972
    @thepm3972 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Proper job

  • @ED-ju2rx
    @ED-ju2rx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant, Dave!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot

  • @carlescabezas1600
    @carlescabezas1600 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic ,good idea.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot and thanks for watching.

  • @TruthQuest4700
    @TruthQuest4700 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot

  • @donnadavison20
    @donnadavison20 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great idea, perfect for the van I'm converting. Thanks for the plans!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem Donna. I do like to share these ideas and I hope your van build works out well. Thanks for watching

  • @Nordkapp65
    @Nordkapp65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work, will look forward to seeing the finished interior

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, Yes I'm planning the van interior now and I will get some more videos up when I get started with it. Thanks for watching.

  • @wql1
    @wql1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice! Well done my friend!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks William

  • @YugambehCountry
    @YugambehCountry 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliantly done. From Australia, cheers.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot and thanks for watching.

  • @rikclaymore8004
    @rikclaymore8004 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video - shows all I needed to know and will now make my own, thanks Dave

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Good luck with the build, glad the video helped. Thanks

  • @SamMau
    @SamMau 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great job Dave well made !!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot Sam.

  • @greatone2717
    @greatone2717 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing thank you

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, hope you find the video helpful.

  • @fikretsaygnguner8450
    @fikretsaygnguner8450 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work
    Congrats

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot

  • @deanmg98
    @deanmg98 ปีที่แล้ว

    Delighted to see you back, Dave. Love all the van videos since you started them. Just finished my 2008 MWB sprinter.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dean, Its good to be back, well done on getting your van done. I'm starting another conversion soon. So lots more videos to come Thanks for watching.

  • @Hindukushsailing
    @Hindukushsailing 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome love it

    • @Hindukushsailing
      @Hindukushsailing 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chevy express extended. How much for plans?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much. It was a great project.

  • @user-fu8cj2tp8h
    @user-fu8cj2tp8h 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I recent saw a video about Kreg pocket hole Joinery do's & donts I one of the important things was if you see part of the small Pilot hole once you have drilled the pockets It basically means you haven't adjusted the depth collar on the drill bit properly. Something I hadn't necessarily realised even though I am fairly familiar with pocket holes! ... Very clear & informative video though!.... Thanks!.... Marcus...

  • @andybell6452
    @andybell6452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant video

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot Andy.

    • @andybell6452
      @andybell6452 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Id love to cone and spend a day with you doing woodwork.
      Just look like a top top man

  • @kevinmckee
    @kevinmckee 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Dave am in maidenhead
    So a bit far
    Love the channel
    Kev

  • @edajes6622
    @edajes6622 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice good job

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot.

  • @someoneelse1904
    @someoneelse1904 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s absolutely awesome!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot. I put one of these in a van I built earlier in the year it works great and is really light weight in the van.

  • @steveporter8925
    @steveporter8925 ปีที่แล้ว

    brilliant video and idea. looks amazing and lots of room for storage underneath.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Steve, thanks a lot, I think the design worked out well.....just need to get the upholstery on, that might be the next video.

    • @steveporter8925
      @steveporter8925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dave-watson I'm incompetent with any kind of wood work but i might risk trying to make one with sheets of ply and probably a few elastic bands and the odd blob of chewing gum ha ha looking forward to seeing it in the completed van. thanks you for being so inspiring and keep up the great job 👍

  • @lakshmi4879
    @lakshmi4879 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ah! Exactly what I neeed but many countries away!! Thank you, dear sir, for the video.. ❤

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Thanks for watching hope the video is useful for you.

  • @stealth123
    @stealth123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very informative

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot and thanks for watching.

  • @Geordie77
    @Geordie77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love watching your videos Dave, very informative and interesting. Watched many van build blogs and by far yours are the best. Keep posting. I would definitely buy a flat packed bed from you.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks a lot, I have started on a new van and I will be posting video of the conversion work soon. Also I did decide to start manufacturing the Wooden Rock and Roll Beds. and I can make them as a two part flat pack. If your interested let me know. Thanks for watching.

  • @volker2501
    @volker2501 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍 a very good video...

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot.

  • @terrygogz
    @terrygogz 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    fabulous work i love it.. thanks for sharing

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My pleasure, more van builds to come soon.

  • @boatingmanchester
    @boatingmanchester ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A fellow northern genius excellent design again fella keep sharing that knowledge priceless mate

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks very much, This was a great little project and I think it worked out real well

  • @winstonduke5517
    @winstonduke5517 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have watched many vids on this subject.Although I have gleaned some useful info from several of them, your vid is by far the best.I am a retired handyman scouser living in the US .Because I have several cedar panels salvaged from discarded wardrobes, I am going to jig saw the platform pieces out of them.The rest of the build will duplicate yours.Many thanks.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot, hope your build works out well.

  • @christate590
    @christate590 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad to see you back on air Dave, Great informative video! Me and Meghan are loving the transformation you did to my Transit connect, (Mr M we call it} I wish my first rock and roll bed was as simple and light as yours, I might have kept it. May be in touch soon for a few tweaks to my camper. Keep it up mate, loving your vids!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi Chris, Good to hear for you, hope you are doing well. Good to hear you are enjoying the van. I'm in the process of doing another vivaro and I've got a few more videos to post on that conversion soon. And yes, in your other comment you mentioned the walking videos, I have some trips planned and I thought I might do some bike rides too. Anyway, good to hear from you, take care. Dave

  • @neilmorrlle8197
    @neilmorrlle8197 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Really appreciate that you actually demonstrate enough of the process of creating the various parts of the vans you build. It will hopefully come in handy one day for the likes of myself who wouldn’t know one end of a screwdriver from the other 😂.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks neil, loads more van builds to come.

  • @Mambafpv
    @Mambafpv 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing job, im copying your design, thankyou so much for this! Im a bit excited

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Thanks a lot and I'm glad to hear the video has been inspirational. Good luck with your build and thanks for watching.

  • @kyledale201
    @kyledale201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely piece of work that Dave hope your keeping well and I've been waiting for another video I really do enjoy watching them cheers

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Kyle, it was a great project to do and soon I will get onto fitting out he whole van, so loads more videos to come.

    • @kyledale201
      @kyledale201 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dave-watson I'd be interested in one of them beds I'm only in tesside so not far from you bud

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kyledale201 Hi Kyle, I can make one for you if you want one. What type of van would it be going in?

    • @kyledale201
      @kyledale201 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Dave I've got a mk6 ford transit jumbo sorry it's abit late on reply bud

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kyledale201 Hi Kyle, I've just made one for a Mk7 transit, so I'm sure I could make one to fit. I am selling them on ebay for £325. But dealing direct I can cut the ebay fees off and do one for £290.00. Let me know if you want to go ahead with it and I will send you my email address so we can sort out the details. Thanks.

  • @wuttmodel3232
    @wuttmodel3232 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Verry good idia sir❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot.

  • @JohnD0h_IT
    @JohnD0h_IT 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video!
    2 Suggestions, if you don't mind!
    1st I think it should be better for the overall comfort if you put your slats left to right instead of front to back of the vehicle.
    2nd I think you should simply put Ikea slat bed base instead of making it!
    I hope you to make and sold as many as you want!
    Have a nice day!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Thanks for watching. Yes the slats could go left to right or either way, once the foam cushions are on either would do. Also I looked into the ikea bed slats but the wood was a bit thin to screw to the main frame.

  • @jasonkingsley7003
    @jasonkingsley7003 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is brilliant dave. I would take one in a heartbeat if you made one for vw caddy swb.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Jason, I think I could make one to fit in a caddy. I would just need to get some dimensions from you. Drop me an email at mrdwatsong@gmail.com and we can discuss it.

  • @phalkoni
    @phalkoni 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for that Dave really well explained and made you should also sell the plans

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Glad you liked the video, the plans are there if anyone wants to take a screenshot and use them. I do make sell the beds but I can only do local pick up.

  • @mehmetcirik4954
    @mehmetcirik4954 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    eline sağlık Dave. Gerçekten çok güzel ve anlaşılır bir anlatım daha da güzelleştirdi. Hello from Türkiye

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      teşekkür ederim

  • @paulgoodwin9464
    @paulgoodwin9464 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave - this is fabulous and looks ideal for our Vito compact conversion - dimensions are right too! You mention possibly making to order - in which i would definitely be interested! Would that be possible? Cheers Paul

  • @bghozali
    @bghozali 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great! I've been experimenting on a bed setup for my ford transit connect and would love to try out this design, albeit at a much reduced width for a single bed.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes you should be able to make one for the connect, just make it a bit thinner. Thanks for watching.

  • @timothythegreat6294
    @timothythegreat6294 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beauty🎉

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Timothy.

  • @tooltwattracy
    @tooltwattracy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely superb video, about to embark on the build. Can you recommend where to get decent runners. Thanks again!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks a lot. I got the runners off ebay, "750mm ball bearing drawer runners". Good luck with the build and thanks for watching.

  • @the_katman2181
    @the_katman2181 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great build. And it had to be, because you drew up such a nice plan beforehand. This is exactly the kind of bed I'd like to build. Just one question - I know you had to make the frame narrower on the lefthand side so it could clear the wheel arch. Did you make the other side the same for symmetry? Because if you'd extended the base and legs further towards your cabinet with less overhang of the bed surface, you could have freed up a lot more storage underneath.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, Thanks a lot. I put the base of the bed in the centre for symmetry, I think it looks more balanced in the van. But the space between the bed base and the cabinets is good for storing longer items, folding chairs etc. Thanks for watching.

  • @juanstill
    @juanstill 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best van bed for a small van! I'm considering to adapt this project to my Dacia Dokker, and to do a camper conversion based on Eric Enjoys Earth main concepts. I think your bed is better, but Eric concepts are very accurate on van living. So I think this project complements perfectly with that. The only thing I would change is the height of the back panel, which I preffer to be taller, to allow rest my head on it (just as my living couch). Consequently, I will go with a less deep sit panel, to complete an 180 cm bed (Dokker is shorter than Vivaro, but so do I, so this is not a problem). I would love to buy one from you but I'm on Argentina. I guess it'll be worth to try to make one on my own.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Thanks a lot, I have made a few amendments to the design since I made this video. The seat panel is now smaller 60cm and when the foam is on it brings the seat back up too to about 60cm. Good luck if you try to build one and I hope the video helps.

  • @samc1056
    @samc1056 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a great idea, Dave! Do you mind sharing your complete parts list and measurements of your build? Thanks!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I don't have a list of parts but if you take a screen shot of the plans for the bed it will give you the measurements I used. Hope that helps.

    • @andersondossantos814
      @andersondossantos814 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great build. Would do please send me also the picture with your measurements Im will be using in a transit custom.
      Many thanks
      Andy

    • @paulgoodwin9464
      @paulgoodwin9464 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Dave - this is fabulous and looks ideal for our Vito conversion - dimensions are right too! You mention possibly making to order - is that possible? Cheers Paul

  • @georgelatham9336
    @georgelatham9336 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Would love one for a Vw transporter t5.1!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      They would fit in a T5

    • @georgelatham9336
      @georgelatham9336 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Would you be willing to share your plans with me so i can make one please? Thanks

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@georgelatham9336 I don't have a digital copy....but you could take a screenshot

  • @user-db2ns9lp7w
    @user-db2ns9lp7w 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    とても素晴らしいです。自分はこのロックンロールベッドとスライドベッドを組み合わせたものを構想し、製作し、自分の軽バン(660cc)に着けようとしています。

  • @chrislunn8546
    @chrislunn8546 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave, great informative video. I have only just come across your channel having just bought an ex AA VW T32 and looking for a r+r bed solution. I love this for the lightness and simplicity but I need to use the bed as the rear passenger seats also whilst travelling. How would you suggest I accommodate the necessary seat belts and bolt / screw it to the floor . Is there a way to secure it other than drilling through the van floor? I do not wish to compromise the preservation of the floor. If I could see a way to get over these problems I may have a go myself , or I could be your first r+r bed customer. Thanks. Great vid, I shall be looking at your other ones .

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Chris, Glad you liked the video. I've put a couple of these in vans and I usually just screw them into the wooden floor of the van. But they are not really suitable for carrying passengers as they have not been crash tested, that's why I did not put belts on. Also if it did have belts on it would become part of the MOT check for the van and with it not being tested I assume it would not pass. Thanks for watching and good luck with your own conversion.

  • @polopony1
    @polopony1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this build. I am modifying it to make a queen sized bed. How long are the screws you used for the top?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, screws which went through the slats into the runners were 30mm. Good luck with your own build.

  • @browny8719
    @browny8719 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work and craftsmanship there well done Dave!
    Do you think this could be made the opposite way so the front seat part is fixed and it pulls out backwards?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Thanks a lot. Yes i think that could be done you would just need to put the sliding frame on the other way around. Thanks for watching.

  • @notoldclassic3007
    @notoldclassic3007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant i am definitely going to make one of these for my sons van, ive made a few similar to this but not as good as yours.any chance of the basic plans without pausing the vid.Thank you

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, thanks a lot. I don't have a digital copy of the plans. but you could take a screenshot from the video.

  • @grumpygrandpa3640
    @grumpygrandpa3640 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see you back Dave you managed to find a new van ?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it's good to be back. I have a new Vivaro that I'm going to do over the next few weeks, so loads of videos to come. Thanks a lot man.

  • @suzezoki
    @suzezoki 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant ! Very pro! What's the length of the runner extended? I have runner 60cm folded, 120 cm extended, your seems double extended 🙂

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hanks a lot, The runners I am using now are 750mm and extend to 1500mm, I've tried a few different sizes but the 750s work best.

  • @neilbarrett8221
    @neilbarrett8221 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the bed great idea👍 where did you buy the runners?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Neil, I got the runners on ebay.....800mm ball bearing draw runners... Thanks for watching

  • @toppertruthio
    @toppertruthio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good series dave,i drive a renault trafic too...did you ever think about selling templates for the window panels?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Thanks for watching. I don't have the templates for sale, but they are pretty simple to make with a piece of cardboard, it take a bit of nibbling to get it right.

  • @bluedustymiller
    @bluedustymiller 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Dave, Great video. Just wondering if you have the dimensions for a full size double bed. I presume the length would be very similar just the width being different as the mattress would be 135cm wide? Thanks again for a really informative and detailed video.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks a lot, you could make this as wide as you need....I'm also making a MKII in a video to coke soon.

  • @user-zk6li7wv3y
    @user-zk6li7wv3y 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi dave great video i am nearly there with the build but cannot find any 800mm runners without them being around 60-80 pound I have found 750 for 12 pound would that suffice
    many thanks

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Yes I used the 750mm ones after making a couple with the 800s. But I had to alter the length of the seat section so the bed would still fold out properly.

  • @Paul19851
    @Paul19851 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave love the videos just wondering do you make these for swb vivaro? Very interested

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Paul, Glad you like the videos and yes i can make one for a SWB vivaro. my email is mrdwatsong@gmail.com you can get in touch there to discuss if you would like one. Thanks

  • @forgoodnesssake9161
    @forgoodnesssake9161 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dave that is brilliant and exactly what I’m after. I also think you can put a draw u der it for clothes. I have no skills what do ever and I’m inspired to give that a go. Do you provide plans that I can Jerry rig to my van and I’m happy to pay. Happy to buy one from you absolutely, but I’m in Australia. So could you do it as a kit? To minimise costs

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I did try sending a couple with a courier but they arrived damaged and it would cost a fortune to send one to Australia. I don't have plans in PDF form but you could take a screenshot of the plans on the video. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

  • @kenoneill-cx9ep
    @kenoneill-cx9ep หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is just what I have been looking for to build a bed in my kia pegio van where are you situated what country I'm in central coast Australia Australia

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi, I'm in the UK, good luck with your build.

  • @aroberts5512
    @aroberts5512 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would definitely be interested if you do start making them for Nissan primastar

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, I'm working on a flatpack idea for the bed so I can deliver them easier. I think the primastar is the same van as the Vivaro and Trafic so one the same as the one in the video should fit. If you would like to discuss it further please email me mrdavewatsong@gmail.com Thanks

  • @adinash26
    @adinash26 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi dave . quality work..what size drawer runners did you use and do you have a link for them 👌

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, I used 800mm runners and I think I got them off ebay, if you just type in 800mm ball bearing draw runners they should come up. Thanks for watching.

    • @adinash26
      @adinash26 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thankyou

  • @breakdownbill1
    @breakdownbill1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did you get the right measurements for the tri fold mattress do you already have the tri fold mattress we didn’t get to see it installed on the bed,,also how would you get the straps to come through the seams of the mattress to be able to use the straps

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, The mattress is in three separate pieces and they are not fixed to the frame so I can take the middle one out to access the pull strap. I measured each of the boards and ordered the foam to fit. Thanks for watching.

  • @leezeraloe3821
    @leezeraloe3821 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Really like the design concept but I've been struggling to transfer this to my medium sized van - Expert/Dispatch/Proace size which really only have a workable floor space of around 213cm x 126cm roughly. For this length the bed frame would always be restricting the side door entrance I'd have to step over and with utility units on opposite side, I'd have to step outside van each time to fully extend bed. Not ideal in bad weather. I can only think of some kind of an extension ?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      In a smaller van a slide out bed might be a better bet.

  • @southscaff
    @southscaff 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would definitely be interested if you could make one for a swb vwt6 ,maybe a full width version?????

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi. I could make one for the T6, but right now I can only do local pickup as I have had some broken in transit.

  • @sandrastevens6880
    @sandrastevens6880 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love watching your videos,, love to buy one for my Renault traffic swb if you can make one , sandra

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Sandra, Glad you are enjoying the videos. I do make the beds for sale but I can only do "local pick up" as a couple I have sent by courier have arrived damaged. The postage was £35.00 so if you are in traveling distance of NE33 let me know and I will be able to make a bed to fit the SWB trafic. Thanks for watching.

  • @johncgrant
    @johncgrant หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave. Love the videos! Out of interest do you create the beds on request?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, I do make the R&R beds for others. email me if your interested mrdwatsong@gmail.com

  • @didoivanov6292
    @didoivanov6292 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    are the sliding legs few mm shorter to ensure a smooth sliding without rubbing the floor,or the are the same lenght as the base?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes i made them a couple of mm shorter and glued some felt on the bottom of them so as not to scratch the floor.

  • @rodneyperkins1057
    @rodneyperkins1057 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave enjoyed the build video, you mentioned you may make them for various vans? Do you have or could you make one for short wheelbase 96 VW T4? After needing 4 of us to remove our original rock and roll bed including 2 strong younger generations lol, we realise why we are struggling. We are in age group 65-70 years old and determined to hang on to our old van. Any help or information would be much appreciated, cheers 🍻

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I can make one for a T4, would just need some dimensions, you could send me an email at davewatsong@gmail.com

  • @heathamies
    @heathamies 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave,did you start manufacturing the wooden bed or do you have copies of your plans available, looking to put one of these in a Nissan Primastar (vivaro basically)

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Yes I did start making them but I can only do them for local pick up as a couple I sent with a courier arrive damaged. I don't have a digital copy of the plans but you could take a screenshot of the video section with the plans in it. If you are interested in having one made for the Primaster drop me a message but it would be to pick up from NE33. Thanks for watching.

  • @hunterluxton5976
    @hunterluxton5976 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic Dave. Can you do me one for my 71 VW please?😁

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I can make one to fit but I can only do local pick up. If your not to far away from NE33 let me know and I will get some measurements from you.

  • @user-zk6li7wv3y
    @user-zk6li7wv3y 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave would i be able to dress the base in vinyl and trim the edges or would i have to alter the measurements a little to accommodate this.
    thanks

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Thanks for watching. I you were to cover the base with vinyl I think it would be good to do that first and then make alter the measurements for the sliding section once you have the finished width of the base. Hope that makes sense.

    • @user-zk6li7wv3y
      @user-zk6li7wv3y 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      great thankyou and when you put the base together what screws did you use @@dave-watson

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used pocket hole screws to screw the base together, the same ones as I used on the folding sections. @@user-zk6li7wv3y

  • @dylanprice5493
    @dylanprice5493 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dave, mega video. Im converting a SWB vivaro, would you have made the bed shorter for a SWB or is it fine for both LWB and SWB?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Dylan, I think it would fit the SWB. I just depends upon what else is in the van. Sometimes the fridge can stick out a bit and the bed would have to be narrowed down a little to get around that. But as I say it depends upon what else is in the van. I am doing these as flatpacks and with a couple of dimensions I can make them fit any van. Thanks for watching.

    • @dylanprice5493
      @dylanprice5493 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dave-watson Hi Dave thanks so much for replying. The van is more just for weekend getaways not long term. I'm planning on converting with the focus being the Bed and some storage. Was planning to use a slat pullout bed but I am weighing up the pros and cons. Did you say you sell these flatpak?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dylanprice5493 Hi Dylan, I put a slide out bed in a ford connect for a client a while ago here is a link to the video you might find it useful th-cam.com/video/6beREMJsYwU/w-d-xo.html and yes I do make and sell the R&R beds as flatpacks. I currently have one up on ebay here is a link www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304946259552 Hope that helps.

  • @terrygibbs4852
    @terrygibbs4852 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dave great video please could you tell me how much for a Nissan primastar swb very interested in purchasing one

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Terry, I think the primastar is the same shape as the vivaro so a bed the same as the one in the video should fit. I'm looking at making them for about 300 + shipping. you can email me at mrdwatsong@gmail.com to discuss further. Thanks a lot.

  • @stilettosqueak
    @stilettosqueak 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    any chance you have the plans available. Im visiting the UK July 2 and I'm going to build out a mates Nissan NV200 van so I can borrow it for a few weeks. Having the plans would save me a ton of time and faff. :)

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi, I don't have PDF plans but you cold take a screenshot from the video.

  • @robinbehrendt5443
    @robinbehrendt5443 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will the mattress material be fixed to the frame?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Robin, I did not fix the foam to the frame because you need access to get the to strap to put the bed back into seating position. You could fix the far back cushion but the back of the seat and seat itself have to be unfixed. Thanks for watching.

  • @beemrdon52
    @beemrdon52 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I guess I'm going to have to someone to make it for me as I don't have a woodshop.

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are not going to able to stand there to put it away when the sink/hob/counter is in, you will need to access the other side, which may not be easy. I have a 4 piece R&R bed and that has three advantages, the sofa is further forward for ease of fold up, under bed storage is much bigger and there is storage behind the sofa for a lot of bedding and clothes bags. Mine is a steel frame, but I am sure you could do a 4 section wooden version. Couldn't you make this from plywood 8'x4'x12mm with holes/slots?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi. That's why I put a pull strap on the middle section, so you can pull the bed back into seat mode from the front of it. (I might not have shown that in the video, I cant remember). It could be made from 12mm ply but that would make it heavier and not as much fun to build. Thanks for watching

    • @allanb52
      @allanb52 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dave-watson Easier to make too, make sure you put a long strap on, I put too shorter one on mine and it's hard to find. So I always end up lifting from the side But this kind of bed is easily the best, much better than a slide out with movable cushions. It's really handy having storage behind the sofa. Thanks anyway.

  • @MrKkdm
    @MrKkdm 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi dave have a short wheel base vivaro could you make 1 for this van

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Yes I could make one for the SWB Vivaro but I can only do "Local pick up". I'm at NE33 if thats not too far away from you let me know.

  • @peterjorde6074
    @peterjorde6074 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi mate, great video, where are you based. ? Pete.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm up on the North East Coast.

  • @stevencartwright8964
    @stevencartwright8964 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive sent you an email dave, very nice work!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Steven, I just got your email last night. I'll get back to you today. Thanks.

  • @benorsmond
    @benorsmond 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hello i have the exact same van and would love for you to make me that exact same bed how do i contact you about it ?? awsome build man !!!!!

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I do make these beds for sale but I can only do local pick up because i delivered a couple via courier and they arrived broken. My postcode is NE33. So if you are close by let me know. Thanks
      Dave.

  • @robreeves279
    @robreeves279 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave, just watched your great video. I have mercedes vito 2009 panel van , can you make one for me and how much will it cost including postage? Cheers Rob

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Rob, I could make one to fit the Vito but I have sent a couple through the post and both arrived damaged. I'm in South Shields on the North East coast and I have to say it's pick up only at this point until I can find a courier that will not throw the thing about. Thanks for watching and if you can make it to South Shields I can certainly make one to fit.

    • @robreeves279
      @robreeves279 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dave-watson ok Dave thank you

  • @oldloafandyoung
    @oldloafandyoung 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave, do you have an Ebay store? Can't seem to find it anywhere?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, I sometimes put the beds up on ebay. But I have been real busy on a new van conversion recently so I took the ad down until I have a little more time. But if you are interested in one of the beds let me know and I can tell you when I will be making them again. Thanks

    • @oldloafandyoung
      @oldloafandyoung 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @dave-watson Hi Dave, thanks for the response. I have just purchased the van, a Transit Custom swb. I am currently working in Somerset, but I will be home early Oct. I will be looking for a full-width bed as I'm not looking to have any furniture (other than the bed.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@oldloafandyoung Okay, just drop me a line closer to the time and If I can help I will.

  • @patrickpirelli7897
    @patrickpirelli7897 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How much would ya charge to make one for a short wheel base vivaro Dave

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm working on the R&R bed MkII and they will go for about £290.00

  • @tooltwattracy
    @tooltwattracy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi I’m almost finished making mine! Had a foot op so taking longer. What mattress system did you use?!? X

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi, I ordered the foam online and got 6cm deep high density and 2.5cm deep medium density and glued them together. That makes it firm but a bit softer on the top. Hope that helps.

    • @tooltwattracy
      @tooltwattracy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dave-watson thanks, where from?

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@tooltwattracy It think it was GB foam direct.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tooltwattracy It was from GB foam direct.

  • @SteveMorris1964
    @SteveMorris1964 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Dave, did you decide whether you were going to make them to order or not mate? The simplicity of your design is a master piece 👍 I have a vivaro LWB just like yours and would be interested to know cost etc? Cheers mate, Steve.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Steve, I did start making them for others but I am limited to "local pick up" because I sent a couple out which arrived damaged. But if you are local to NE33 let me know and we can discuss what you are after. Thanks

    • @Anmeteor9663
      @Anmeteor9663 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dave-watson have you considered selling the plan and cut list? Presumably you will already have copyright on the plan.

    • @dave-watson
      @dave-watson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Nick, No there is no copyright and anyone is free to take a screenshot of the plans. It's my humble gift to mankind.

    • @Anmeteor9663
      @Anmeteor9663 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dave-watson Thanks for that Dave. Very generous of you for sure.

    • @SteveMorris1964
      @SteveMorris1964 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @dave-watson Hi Dave, your reply has only just shown up on my feed. Anyway I'm 5 hours from you but that wouldn't be a problem for me though. I have a Vivaro 58 plate LWB, the rock and roll bed would be perfect, would just need price etc? 👍