VAN BUILD: How to Build a Bed
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- my name's taylor and this is my ford transit van build!
here's how i built a bed in my van using ikea's skorva beams!
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total cost: $65
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steel beams, $50:
i used 5 skorva steel beams from ikea. they’re telescoping, which is absolutely perfect to fit any width of the van and flex as you drive. BUT if you’re gonna buy these, ASK FOR THE BRACKETS WHEN YOU DO!!!!!! the beams are pretty useless without them and they’re not included unless you ask. oh and trying to get them shipped to you after the fact, nearly impossible. nearly.
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frame, $15:
to install the beams, we bolted 2x8s into each side of the van using the 4 factory made bolt holes. silly puddy came in super handy for marking where the holes should be to pre-drill them (thanks to @seven_osavage for the inspiration - your build is amazing!). we’ll also probably be adding two plusnuts on each side, just to be safe.
installing the steel beams:
we measured and evenly laid out the 5 brackets on the 2x8s and secured them with screws. i actually used the brackets upside down since it worked better for my build. finally, the beams just sit into each bracket and that’s it! throw on your mattress, bedding, and you’re good to go!
UPDATE: we cut pockets in the walls to help the mattress fit better and put a white 1 x 4 board across the front of the mattress to keep it from sliding forward.
Thanks for the idea ,was racking my brain during my bed build on van.😅
haha i’ve been there 🙈 i’m glad this could help!!
Just found the channel and subscribed. Looking good.
And a thumbs up 👍
ah thank you 😊 hoping to get more of my progress videos up soon!!
Love that you turned the brackets upside down - hardly
Anyone realises to do this
thank you!! it’s nice that it can work both ways and upside down worked better for my build! i will say they can pop out easier if you hit a big bump 😅 but ideally no bumps will be hit lol
I was looking into a few videos on something easy to removed and was talking to the wife about the ikea crossbars but she didn't understand what I was trying to do, but luckily she saw your video and she's sold on the idea, Thanks
aw i’m so glad it helped!! that’s one of the reasons i went with this design as well - i liked that it could be easily removed if needed!
She has an amazing build with tons of helpful ideas, certainly helping me through my build! 👍
thank you so much!!
This would have been a nice 10 minute video. Loved it your awesome
What is a scorva beam at ikea do you have link
ah thank you so much! i’ll try to make some longer ones 😁 here’s the link to the skorva beams!
www.ikea.com/us/en/p/skorva-center-support-beam-galvanized-90124534/
Nice
The best
So satisfying how the cabinet slides under the bed so perfectly!! Where did you find the cabinet ☺️
I’ll be building this style of bed in my van tomorrow!
@@alyssacoons8112 right? 🥹 it’s from ikea! so many of their pieces fit perfectly under the bed! i’m on my 3rd style!
oh my gosh, that’s awesome!!! i hope it went well!!
Perfect, the build i was looking for.. Without slats it's not too rude ?
i just found that the slats added extra support and since i’m using the brackets upside down it helps the beams stay in place a little better!
Where can I find brackets? Need to fix my bed.
if you’re using the skorva beams then you can get the brackets from ikea :)
Is that a queen bed ?
it’s a full!
scorva beam hooks upside down. Great idea.Solved my problem.Have they held in place? Thanks
ah glad it could help! 😊 for the most part they stay in place! if i hit a big bump, occasionally one or two will pop out of one side - hoping to make a fix for that soon and secure them! will share when i do :)
maybe a small sheet metal screw partially inserted. @@thetayinthelife
@@BTflicksthat’s a great idea! i’ll have to give it a try 😊
I saw another person put a tiny piece of adhesive velcro over the hook end of the beams so that they were more snug once inserted into the brackets but also still easily removable
Bonjour
Où puis-je trouver ses fixations svp😮
@@claudezammit1674 bonjour! ikea!!
skorva beam!
What kind of brackets are you using here ?
I am not native English I Don’t get it properly sorry
hi! no worries! they’re skorva beams from ikea - here’s the link!
www.ikea.com/us/en/p/skorva-center-support-beam-galvanized-90124534/
i hope that helps! but let me know if you have any other questions!!
Hi! What size was your mattress?
hi! it’s a full size!
does mattress fit side to side or length ways?
@@tiffaniwoodworth5942 i put mine length wise, wall to wall, and it’s the perfect fit! i will say, if i did another build, i might consider doing side to side and having more room between the walls, it would make making the bed easier lol
What bolts did you use please
to secure the 2x8s, i used screws that fit the factory made bolt holes and i believe the size ended up being M8-1.25. i don’t remember the length i used, but you’ll want one long enough to pass through the 2x8 and most of the threaded hole. i hope that helps!
@thetayinthelife thanks for your help I've bought 4 of them like you and I've bought the things that they sit in so it will be fun lol thanks for your help long road a head for me lol
Or did you use 5 of the ikea bed slats
no problem! yeah it’s quite the process to do it yourself haha. if you have any other questions, i’m happy to answer them 😊 i used 5 of the ikea bed slats, but depending on your design you could probably use 4!
@thetayinthelife thanks I have to squeeze a kitchen in so I can't make the bed too big thanks for your help
Why add the wood to the side and THEN screw in the support to the wood?? Makes zero sense. Just screw the supports straight into the metal of the van. That's how many do it. That way you use the full extension of the Ikea frame!
@@sunseeker8457 that would definitely work!! just wasn’t right for me! my build was constructed to use only the preexisting manufactured holes in the transit, rather than make new ones, which is why i took this approach 🙂
Did this for 3 years. Would never recommend to anybody who wants to stay sane
Are you very short
not too short! i'm 5'6"! and my friend who is 5'9" has slept in the bed with no problem! along with my bf who is 6'1", but he has to be on a slight angle or sleep with his knees up, lol.
Were the bolt holes pre threaded? If not, what kind of bolts did you use?
most of the bolt holes i used were prethreaded!
to secure the 2x8s, i used screws that fit the factory made bolt holes and i believe the size ended up being M8-1.25. i don’t remember the length i used, but you’ll want one long enough to pass through the 2x8 and most of the threaded hole.
for the ones that weren’t prethreaded, i used plusnuts in the preexisting holes of the transit. i hope that helps!