Comfiest Van Bed! DIY Folding Sofa Bed Guide | Self Build Camper Van Conversion For Dummies Part 3
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- Comfiest Van Bed! DIY Folding Sofa Bed Guide | Self Build Camper Van Conversion For Dummies Part 3
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Next up in our camper van conversion series is to make our bed! We have decided on a sliding folding sofa bed design for our self build camper. This video is a beginners guide to how we made our DIY folding sofa bed, with diagrams and information to help you do one yourself. After adding our custom cut mattress foam to the bed frame we can now say that this is by far the most comfortable camper van bed we've ever had!
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Meee
Why can’t I find the closet open out shower plan anywhere lol
We are seeing a different side of Emma unlike any we've seen in earlier videos. That party girl in early vlogs is all grown up! 👍
Looks amazing! But you might want to put some carpet or something between the sliding section of the bed frame and the vinyl floor otherwise it'll tear the vinyl over time (a lesson I learned myself with storage boxes on my van)
Advice from Claire. Boats have mats to go under the mattress that promote ventilation and prevent mould, if you call a boating supply shop they will be able to advise you on what you need 😀 I love your channel and the design is great 👍
I came across your channel just a few days back - because of my interest in van builds. Your videos are so engaging and real - I love the fact that dad is on hand to help you along! Emma you are a natural at presenting!
My favorite van build video yet. I loved the animation and Emma's detailed explanation of how the bed to sofa works. Plus Alex got a bird to occupy his time 🦚🦚🦚😃
Thanks so much George! The drawings did take a while to do 😂 but I didn't think I could explain it very well without them! The peacocks are so funny roaming the streets 🤣
Great job! Emma, you seem to be a natural because you talk about your plan and execute it perfectly while, you know, just putting up the wall panels and floor with seemingly little effort. Well done!
😅 I did seem to brush over that bit eh? The floor was really quite easy.. the wall cladding took a bit more time and effort to get the right shape/sizes 😁
Hello TravelBeans! I recently discovered your channel and I absolutely love it! Your enthusiasm, especially Emmas, is addictive and the way you have converted your van and your lives is joyous to watch. I have had a crappy couple of years through illness, covid and a scare with the big c, and your videos have made me smile and given me a sort of push to get on with life in general. Thank you!
So awesome seeing you build the interior, Emma! I’m jealous of your skill, but also feel inspired if I were to ever want to do the same as y’all. Looking forward to future videos and whatever adventures y’all will have with the van.
Wow, Emma! I’m so impressed with all you’re doing. Cannot wait to see the finished product!
This is so clever! Emma! You're amazing! Keep it up, I can't wait to see the end result.
Brilliant job Emma!
Love this build so far. Well done!!
Very impressive! Can’t wait to see more videos on the construction and then out on the road.
Awesome work Emma (& Dad). What a clever idea for the bed frame. Great job to you all.
Thanks Paul!
Love the design. Can't wait to see it all finished.
WOW EMMA YOU ROCK!! We are so impressed! Great job it looks amazing! ~Cara 😊
Aw thank you!! 😊
Love the bed design. Really well thought out, planned and executed......with Dad's help😉
It's awesome. You rock for taking on this challenge and kicking butt!
Awesome work! Very clever design - amazing what we can surprise ourselves and accomplish right?! When this project completes it will be time for a well earned Tipsy Beans episode!
awesome beans ....LOVE IT. Just cruising around on youtube trying to figure out my bed/couch design. I have found it. Thank you so much. x
As a professional, (I have an O level in woodwork) I can appreciate the level of skill involved in this build. Really impressed.
Emma, you did AWESOME!!! We love your design! You make it look so easy... still doubt I could work the miracles you all are but nearly ready to take the leap and give it a go! Keep these coming! We cannot get enough of you TravelBeans!!! Love, love! 💙
Honestly.. if I can do it, you can! It's amazing how much we can achieve if we stop doubting ourselves 😊💛 you're more capable than you realise
GREAT VIDEO!!! Very in depth but still making it easy to understand with great sketch work and prac showing! I struggling with learning even at 24 but I feel very confident to build this for my van! I have watched so many diy rock and roll tutorials but this is the one I needed! I would suggest a re title btw if you didn’t know this was called rock n roll bed! Amazing work thank you again so much!!!!!!
Super comprehensive and helpful video! Thanks!
‘Measure twice cut once’ is very old saying. I first heard that from my grandfather when I was about six years old and he had built me my first toolbox. I still have that toolbox and it’s over 60 years old now. And I still remember his advice. I have remembered it pleasantly when I avoided mistakes, and I have remembered it in a bittersweet fashion when I had forgotten it.
This is serious work, my goodness. You are the best, especially Emma, this time. Keep up the good work, you're teaching us too
Wow, such clear thinking and perfect execution. You are really gifted Emma. Thoroughly enjoyed your van build video. Alex can not be ignored. He has done such good photography. Take care.
Excellent... love what you’ve done.. can’t wait to see finished..God bless
Great idea using the boxes to simulate the finished cabinet area.
Looking Good. It’s coming a along niceIy I am liking ur Van conversation videos. Keep at it and the end result will be near 😊
Love how exited you get Emma. I am loving your Van Build Tell Alex he is doing a good job filming what your doing. Take Care and Stay Safe
Awesome video, loved watching the process! Great work Emma (and Dad)! ❤
Girl you are a hero!!!!!
😃 Well done, the van is coming along nicely! We too have a full size mattress with memory foam, and are very comfortable in our home from home. We find a box filled with 6 or 8, 2 litre water bottles from the local supermarket, a practical way to carry and refill our water for daily use. It also means you have the option of topping up your water supply on a daily basis. I mention this only so you perhaps consider a storage area especially for water bottles 🙂
This is the style bed I think works best, but for the pushing it up, an industrial drawer slide would have worked really well and made moving the bed up and down easier. That's what I have used in my bed and it really is a great solution to this style bed.
Emma, this is brilliant!! I am so impressed. And what a great idea! Well done, amazing work! Xx
I am so impressed right now.
Emma, you are so professional on camera and the wood skills are off the charts. 👌
Great job Emma! Very impressed with your skills
Wow that's coming along so well 🤗Bet you can't wait for your first adventure!! 😁😊
So excited for that!
Love it!
Brilliant so excited.. Yayness!
Thanks for the discount code will be emailing them as I need foam for the boat happy days thankyou and a nicely executed job! Spot on!
Absolutely impressed Emma! You rocked that bed.
Fantastic design. Well done.
im well impressed, im watching a lot of camper build vids at the moment and that is by far the best bed ive seen.
Wow thanks so much 😊🙏
You are amazing, Emma - well done on a top job!
Amazing skill set!
You make me happy just watching you guys! Great job Emma, that wasn't easy. claps from Argentina
I’ve only just started watching your channel since you started trying to buy a van. I’m very impressed with your attitude and non-preaching approach. Good luck on the rest of the build.
Brilliant Emma xxx
it looks so good
Amazing work! The bed is great and the storage ideas too. The foam is a good idea, some people go for an actual mattress but I think your idea is better for your van.
beautiful idea
That was super impressive. My mind reeled with the complexity of making this all work. Kudos.
i love it it looks great great job
Emma!! You are amazing when it comes to developing these units (ie ... bed) for you van, thus putting a lot of handymen to shame.
Way to go Emma!!
That all looks terrific! Great job!
Nice lovely Emma !
The bed is awesome..
Thank you!
Well done!
Wow, amazing progress. I really like the bed design. I have one suggestion for you to consider which is cutting lots of circular holes (with a hole saw) in the bed base plywood to allow the mattress to breath. I think it might be worth doing. Keep up the amazing work.
Good job Ems!
Great stuff
Great design 👌👏 looking forward to following your build guys ❤
Great job, Emma & dad!) Every day the van is looking more promising!
Thank you! It blows my mind looking at photos from the beginning and how much has changed!
Excellent. Love the pop-up mechanism !
Very well done !
Simple additions,Router out 2 hand holes in plywood base for pulling,fit drawer runners to pull out section of 4x2 that you pulled on(can get long draw runners) put wd40 on chopsaw!plenty more modifications you can do to make the bed slide easier...lovely job 😉
Wow u have skills mrs travel beans! i am impressed!
Yes I do like it
OK, now the birds are looking for you guys..lol
😂 roles reversed!
Awesome job Emma! I really like your bed/sofa idea and the foam looks really comfy. The peacock wandering through reminded me of a place I use to live, the neighbors up the street had one and it use to just wander the neighborhood. Also had a neighbor with a pet turkey, he use to come peek in my front screen door and say hi. Good luck with the projects ahead, have a great week!
they are such funny animals aren't they.. sounds similar in that we have a pair that just wander around the neighbourhood 😂 thanks so much Adele
Super couch to bed & back to couch!!
Emma that’s a genius idea! Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊🎉
That's a great bed design guys. Love it.
I love how your dad is never surprised that things work lol He's like yeah of course it's gonna work it was my design. Love your videos, only just found you so more to watch yet
Looks fab guys 👍
Love it👍👍👍
Brilliant bed and sofa.
Hi guys, I got hacked & have now got an old account up & running until I figure out how to get my old account back.. You look so happy Emma & what a fantastic Job you have done on the sofa. I for one think it's a great design for your van. Take care stay safe and looking forward to seeing your next van conversation video 🤗
Highly impressed Emma. Looks very comfortable and a great use of space.
Thank you! Can't wait to test it out properly on our first trip!
@@TravelBeans It'll be awesome. I re built mine about 5 times lol. Happy now though.
Haha I'm sure ours will be the same!
brilliant simple things please simple minds.
You all keep it real!
Go, Emma!! Fantastic work. It must've given you such a boost to get the bed platform sorted. I see you've been on travels with the fabulous Aimee and Craig. Saving that vid for tonight so my OH can watch it too cos he adores them 😆 Am determined to get gim to watch you both as well but I don't want to overwhelm him with vanlife videos lol. He already reckons am going to do a runner one day!.
Very clever idea..looks great and comfy!🛌
Nice work. I like.
I am sincerly impressed, really good DIY video
What an impressive design!
That was awesome!
You are literally amazing. Your confidence in tackling this build just astounds me. Wish I had half of your determination😊
Aw thank you Paul 🙏 but don't let my camera energy fool you.. there have been plenty of days where I've doubted my ability to complete this build. But breaking it down into sections and having all the amazing support from Alex, my dad and you guys has really helped 😊 I think we're all capable of far more than we give ourselves credit for, yourself included
I'm trying to figure out the best way of getting a van, self build or pre built. Keep up the amazing work both of you.x
love how informative these vids are. Its amazing for people that are thinking off doing it thereselfs... Like me :)
Wow, looking good !
Fantastic!
Very impressive and ingenious.
Wow just WOW
Love your bed it’s great how it goes into a sofa
Looks fab - I might try this on our van!!
I have added some of the anti slip matting from pound shops to the ply on our bed hopefully giving some air pockets and to help it stay in place