Ep.4 Slide Out Slat Bed - Camper Van Build Remodel
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- My name is Brian. I live on the road full time in my self built camper van. Join me on my adventures.
In this video I attempt to build a slide out slat bed for my camper van. I used a combination a few different beds I found on youtube. Overall I think it turned out well and should serve its purpose just fine. This bed cost just under $50 for all lumber and hardware. It took me about 6 hours to complete.
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Another 1x1 under the ends of the sliding slats will keep it true, and less binding. ✌🐧
yeh, those slats don't look secure, only being held at one end. I'd probably go for flat steel, top and bottom, on the slats at the other end.
In addition to the 1x1 crossbar, consider using Johnson's Paste Wax on the sliding parts and heavy duty felt on the bottom of the moving support legs. Should make sliding it in and out much easier. (No icons on my Chromebook, so...) Peace!
I was going to suggest exactly the same thing. I also second the idea of waxing the slats to make them slide easier.
You beat me to it! LOL!
Also candle wax on the sides of the slides will make for smoother movement.
🤩 I am glad you are in high spirits while entering your 5th year living in your van. 🚐 You are my favorite Nomad. I love 💕 your channel. 🌅 I look forward to continue watching your adventures. 🛣Thank you for all of your inspiration and sharing your travels.✌🏿☮️😎 Be encouraged! God bless you in Jesus name. 🤗
Hi Shemaj, hope things are going good for you.
Take care!
_The Adventure continues_
Shawshank Redemption - All is well. How are you? I am in the planning stages of my own adventure 🤩
Hi Shemaj...I always look for and read your comments, they are always kind and uplifting! God Bless you too! ...cheers
Beth Kasten -
God Bless You ❤️ Brian doesn’t know but I have my prayer line warriors praying for him everyday 🙏🏿
Now that is interesting! Your photo and comments remind me of a lady I went to church with..she had been an RN, then got her PhD to be a Minster. She would go to the ladies jail in Houston, and preach to these very "jaded" women...They LOVED her...because of her heart and insincerity!
you need another board on the inside of the sliding boards under the bed good job!
I for see 2 problems, need to attach the sliding slats underneath to create stability, may need to put a square in between each board for airflow/moisture/swelling of the wood during seasons changing. Great presentation and love the vids.
I am on the road as of yesterday in my express build. Slept in a truck stop on I80 last night(30 degrees). However I was not prepared for -11 wind chill and blizzard warnings in Iowa so got a room. I went thru 4 designs and builds of a bed before I settled on a Teton collapsable cot that I lay on the floor when not in use. Slept like a baby last night. I put a cabinet on both sides. This leaves me 36 inch aisle down the middle. A good folding camp chair works for sitting inside. My 2nd design was like yours but I didn't like losing the headroom over the bed. The cot also lets me move it outside in the summer if I want. And as another alternative, I can also just use my sleeping bag on the floor instead of the cot. I spent 2 weeks sleeping on the cot in the house before I left. It did take 2 nights to get use to it. And with 2 wool blankets and a pad, I was very warm all night in 34 degrees.
Love your layout. Your build outs are always inspirational. Great video, easy to follow. Thank you for sharing. I've never seen this bed build done so easy to understand. 1 tip. That unsecured slide out wood will warp eadily with moisture. It's happend to me. If you attach the slide out portion to another set of legs & horizontally bar that will keep them in place, stable & true. If you are concerned about the other set of legs getting in the way of your under bed storage just use a smaller piece of wood like a 1x1 or 1x2 as its mostly for balance or at least do the horizontal bar & no legs.
Wow. That Kreg Jig system is a big help. Really make easy to custom build the van. Hope to have one for the time I build my van. Thanks for the building inspirations.
Nice work. If you’re going to replace the foam the best quality is 100% latex. All natural and long lasting. Also the most comfortable and healthy. A foam or upholstery shop will order and cut to size.
Nice bed build, Brian. Very similar to mine. I’ve been sleeping on it for 2 1/2 years. :) It’s already been mentioned, but adding an underneath length-wise board will prevent the extension slats from popping up. This board would also serve as a stopper for your desired extension pullout width. FYI, wax may be needed at some point on stubborn sliding slats.
Absolutely I agree the board. Put underneath on the end of the moving slats would help them be more stable and catching.
I wish you could show some pics of your bed. I want to build this myself, but cannot visualize what you are saying? A full sheet of thin wood? A cross beam? Will that not prevent slide out? Or prevent ventilation? Please elaborate.
@@lass-inangeles7564 I also cant work out what they mean by adding a board!
hey Troy!!! just wanted to say thank-you , i used your instolation tips, turned out grate :)
Also, Minwax wood paste wax will make the slats slide smoothly. I use it on old wooden drawer bottoms. Works great. You’re very handy with those tools. Love your build.
turned out nice, id put a strap across the bedside (underneath) so boards wouldn't fall onto your storage containers that should hold them up
I was hoping you would see pushing the frame in and the screwing would work better glad you did. I am not a big fan of screwing drywall type screws into pine. I would gorillia glue the slats in then rescrew. I have seen wood like that crack over time, the glue would give more strength and less wiggle over time, also place a horizional wood 1x1 or 1x2 under the moving frame on the other end so they just dont hang loose. Wood can expand over time maybe some poly to keep the humid air out, you may even have to sand them so they dont stick as the wet air swells the wood.
Wow Brian! You answered my questions about making a bed. Thank you 👍
Love watching people build. I was a custom picture framer for 17 years! .
Take a bar of soap and rub the sides of the slats... that will help with glide ease.
Or beeswax.
The organization is great. The bed (couch) when finished will be great for reading, editing, and watching RUclips’s. Good job!
Thanks for sharing another amazing video.
I'm lovin' the remodel, started me thinking of doing a slat bed myself, it sure would help with my back pain from not having back support while sitting on my bed. Just got a back massage from our friend Carole from caravan 2, Oh I feel so much better tonight !!! Peace, my brother of the road.
I just built myself a bed for my van, on a slightly smaller scale, using this video as a step by step guide! It turned out perfectly!! Thank you for this SO MUCH! You made this seemingly daunting task SO EASY! 🙏🏼🙌🏼
I have a 1992 g20. This how I built my bed. I have been using it about 3 months. Works great especially when you need a little extra legroom or to haul something
You did a wonderful job on the build! Years ago we had a 1977 Aristocrat camper. It had a goucho style bed. The mattress was designed in three parts and had a removable cover. So it would be in couch position and with a tug of the front of the foam it laid flat due to the way the cover was sewed. There was a big main piece of foam, a smaller maybe eight inches and a medium size piece that was the back when in couch position. When it was in bed it laid nice and flat and you easily flipped the two smaller pieces up to form the back. No hassles with loose or falling foam. Excellent support when using as a couch or bed. Yours is much fancier on the bed frame. It was just a thin piece of plywood with fold down legs that slid in and out easily.
GREAT BUILD ONCE AGAIN!🤗
SUGGESTIONS...
I MADE THE SAME BED FOR MY ELEMENT A FEW MONTHS AGO...
PUT A THIN LIP UPWARDS ON THE FRONT OF THE PULL OUT AND ON THE BACK OF THE FIXED BED IT WILL PREVENT YOUR BED FROM FALLING DOWN WHEN DRIVING AND MOVING AROUND WHILE SLEEPING...
AND THE SLATES THAT A FREE HANGING YOU COULD USE A THIN WINDOW TRIM BOARD TO SECURE ALL THOSE TOGETHER OTHERWISE THEY TEND TO GET CAUGHT ON THE MATTRESS...
GETS ANNOYING AFTER A WHILE LOL...
I ACTUALLY USED THE SAME VERY THIN TRIM FOR ALL 3 OF THOSE...
WITH THOSE 3 FINISHING TOUCHES YOU WILL BE GOLDEN PONY BOY...
LOL
Oh yea, I also added small L- brackets on every leg to bed frame for extra support...
Much love!💙💜🌲🌲
You have to have a "small" lip on the side so your mattress doesn't slide off at every turn :)
I love the slat bed. I built mine 3 months ago and love it. I got my mattress from IKEA, high density. I understand the burnt out feeling. I'm really struggling.
I'm struggling as well. Single retired lady building her tiny home in a school bus. We can do this... just need to stay focused :)
Looking great! If you need a little break, maybe a little flute playing would help. Music soothes the soul! OK, I’m being a little bit selfish cause I miss hearing you play. When I’m stressed or tired, my guitar snaps me right out of it!😊🎶
A cross board underneath and guides on the sides will keep those slats level and not allow them to catch on the totes underneath
That was exactly my thought!👍
The wax, cross member, and trim piece were already mentioned but I have two other suggestions. On the bottom of the legs that slide out you can add stick on slider pads to make it easier to slide and to protect the flooring from scratches. The w has those. Also I recommend getting the back foam sewn to the bottom mattress. I have mine separate and sometimes slip between them in the middle of the night. Also getting it big enough that it's jammed between the two walls helps.
I can't add to the suggestions below. I plan to build my own gaucho sofa for my fifth wheel with a few design differences. Mine is next to the wheel well, so I'm gonna have an extension coming back from the sofa to the wall. On that extension, I'm building a box using MDF that will provide a "sofa back" as well as linen storage. You should stain/seal/paint the sofa- it looks GREAT!
You can always buy some paraffin from Home Depot or Lowes and use it to make the sliding slats slide wood to wood much smoother, not too much just on the sides that touch other wood.
Great job on the bed build. Painting the cabinet and table white adds a nice contrast to the other wood and lightens up the interior. Thank you for sharing the complications during this build. Pointing out the issues helps others understand which issues can develop while building. On a side note, I see a few comments about why they think you decided to go with a slide out bed, and I say to those folks to mind your own business. I don't know why people don't understand personal boundaries. Perhaps they should invest this energy towards something positive in their own lives!
Me, I wouldn’t need the wider bed, but it’s good to have the option when needed. Also the slats will provide ventilation under mattress so that should never become a problem.
While probably not a big deal, I would’ve had the end vertical legs span the seam of the pocket joints. I like the simple mechanical strength of ‘ over lapping ‘ joints. ✌️
You are missing the one horizontal piece of wood on the other end! It is the long side parallel to the wood where the slats are screwed into. All the slide out pieces have to be attached on back end to this long piece as well.
Thanks for an excellent demo. It was well explained and shown, and now the mystery has cleared up. Thank you, Brian! I think the slide out slatted bed is the best model for vans.
I love your van, its beautiful inside. Such a good layout and so cozy!
Morning! Rain.... Gratitude! As always thank you for the upload....
Awesome video, thanks, I saw another one where the guy said it`s a good idea to space the slats further apart with an air gap. This allows for the bed to "breathe" when sleeping in single mode. Because: Your body is a moisture factory, You will get condensation moisture under the mattress and can get mildew. I never would have thought of this. Since you have more space no chance of the slats binding when sliding. Thanks for posting, Well done video, Nice bed!
Well done! Introverts get itchy to move on... just hang in there and get your home just as you want it.... you will be glad for it later, once you are back on the road. Cheers!
Brian,
I like how your build is coming along. You do good work.
Can't wait for the adventure to continue. Safe travels.
Howard
Great job Brian. Looks really really good. One thing you can do on the edge of the slats that you slide out is to rub down the edges with a bar of bath soap. Ivory works good but pretty much any bar of soap will work. Acts as a lubricant on the wood. There maybe times in high humidity that the wood will swell slightly the soap works great. Just curious,. Is it possible to introduce us to your parents. They have to be incredibly wonderful people. You are such an incredibly nice person I cannot imagine your parents not being extremely special people. Maybe they are just camera shy. Have a good day and be safe out there Brian. I always look forward to your next video. You do such quality videos. I Always learn a thing or two also.
Great job Brian!
Super job! I appreciate that when you ran into issues, you let us know what they were and how you corrected those. Very helpful and educational. Thank you so much! Looking forward to building mine.
Definitely needed support crossmember screwed into the ones that are sliders and make sure that you wax it so it's slides against the bottom of the slats real easy
I'm sure this is probably way after the fact. I did the same thing in my gypsy wagon. Had the same issue as you. I took a 1/4 inch thick by 8 inches wide by the length of the bed, and stapled it on top of the sliding slats, along with waxing. I tried narrower, but it bound up a bit. The 8 inch works well. You can't feel it under the mattress, , and I can still lift it out in two parts if need be. My batteries, (agm) are in there, so if I do need to get in to them, it will be easy. I also had an issue with the boards bowing,so I straightened them on the jointer, and no more problems.
Amazed with your talent. Nice work!
Great video. Never could see how you were comfortable with the smaller bed. This new bed looks like the ticket. Nice van build. Safe travels
Brian must have got himself a squeeze...thus a bigger bed.
Same here! (wink, wink, nudge, nudge) I thought that from the beginning when he was making it all nicey nice. And now I'm seeing the clearing out of all that "clutter" in a whole new light! ;)
@Ron, I think you are on to something. It's great to see Mr Adventure Man having a girlfriend.
Ron Bailey That’s the idea 😉
@Lisa Augustitus: in the 1970's and 80's the ex-wife and I slept on a 35 inch wide bunk on my sailboat with no problem. The kids had the two bunks in the bow.
The woman is making him clean up the van i guess?
This new build is great! I especially like the bed.
Literally binged watch you last night ( again ) and woke up to another one!
Thanks for sharing Brian. Looks good. Some small shelves up high mounted on walls would add a lot of storage. Looks real good .👍👍
Could of made the spaces between slats double what you originally allowed on end slats and centre one. to keep aligned when sliding. The other slats can be spaced with a much bigger gap. Less material . This would also give a bigger gap for circulation when a single bed. . That is how I did mine. But a good job and clear instructions.
Great job!!!! You have the patience of a Saint lol. That patience paid off.
_literally up in the Peak District in my covid wagon with a ton of wood wondering how the heck I can make a bed now my hinge idea won't work because of the drivers chair and hey presto! First vid. Thank #@*£ for that!_
Beeswax great for helping wood slide. And nice smell.
Awesome build Brian gave me great ideas 💡 thanks 🙏✌️
Great video on how you made the bed. I am about to rip out a Rock & Roll bed that I struggle with the weight, and make one of these. the fact that you shared where it went wrong was so helpful. Thank you..
I’ve seen quite a few builds and although I’m only halfway through this I’m subscribing and saving this clip. Very clear instructions. Thanks!
Nice job Brian. You are missing a piece that would connect all the loose slats. A 2X2 would work with some dowels that would slide in and out of that back 2X4 creating a stronger and more rigid platform that won’t wiggle loose as easy over time. 👍
Badge gave you a shout out on his new channel.
Each evolution of your van builds seem to go better and faster. Thanks for sharing!
Thank u for showing step by step it helps us who need to see that to make our own. Love ur videos.
Beeswax is good for the rubbing slats, it will help with sliding. Also might want to consider a thin under slat, connecting the slid-out slats underneath to help them from bowing down into the bins. But overall, great work!
lol i put in a comment about a another board for support and then saw others already said it. so i deleted that comment. just want to say i think it looks awesome
You're really doing up right. Even though you're getting burned out on the build, I suggest taking your time and finishing it up nice. I think you'll enjoy it all the more.
Put a cross slat under the first unit to support the pullout slats
Nice job on the rebuild Try to put small board about the size of those slats across the length of the bed to keep the slider boards from dropping
This is why I tell all of them to people at myself and yourself that DIY is the key DIY is the key I did my bed something like that what I made mine as a big board and carpet it and I put it out at night wood stumps and I pulled my bed mattress over it that works just fine I don't like yours but without the would like yours but that's a great job I must say..
Nice work. Keep pushing on. You won’t regret getting as much completed as you can.
Thank you! A person who can explain the bed effectively
This is a good thing, sleeping options.
😆😉 Finally he has found a reason to make a single bed to a double. 😉😉😈
So glad you did this video! I have 1 year left before i get in my van and i really want a bed like this. I hooe i can either make it or find someone as good as you to help me!!!
Just one suggestion for your bed Brian, you need to make the slats longer so that when you have it slid in, the slats won't be hanging down, when it is all collapsed. But that is my only suggestion and I know, I it Your bed, not mine, but I was thinking about those ends hanging down, when it is all collapsed in and they won't be catching on anything when fully collapsed. Great video tho, and we are enjoying the process with you. Good Job man, good job.
I wonder if the ends of the extension would droop or bow after time? Seems like there should be some kind of support back there. I don't know much about it, of course. Hope it works just like you want it to.
Your van looks clean, crisp, light & organized. A bigger bed is good. You never know when you might have company. Love the bloopers.
What a great build on that bed , so much more room to stretch out and have some company.` If the van is a rockin dont come a knockin`
Thanks for the info, I just used some of this to build my slide out. Just wanted to say thanks!!
Great job my friend you like me your DIY you can do things yourself the amount of money you saved by doing stuff like that is astounding awesome job...
Thanks for sharing the bed build. 🐾☕🚙🐾
Expandable bed, couch, storage👍
love the bed, you are doing a great job on it, taking one step at a time,
this is the best slat bed video I've seen. you made it look easy and do-able for me. Could you maybe do a thin long slat down the length of the middle that would be just under the slats to support the pull out slats so that they don't come down when you're pulling the slat out?
Great job Brian. Safe travels. Namaste.
Great build and could you not put a strip of wood screwed to slide out from underneath to make them sturdy when sliding in and out, just as suggestion. Thanks for sharing and take care
Exactly what I'm looking for... Thank you
Pretty much Ditto on what others have said. You might want to wait a while and use it before you finalize the design. You may want to see how the boards are going to warp and take a wood plane to them to straighten out any warps or bows that develop. Looks good.
Put another board under the stationary slats that holds the sliding slats together. I heard it helps to sand & wax the slats, too. Looking great, Brian. 👍🏻
A TRICK FOR HELPING DRAWERS SLIDE EASIER IN OLD WOODEN FURNITURE IS RUB THE BOTTOM OF THE DRAWER EDGES WITH A COMPLETELY DRY BAR OF SOAP. I KNOW IT SOUNDS CRAZY HOWEVER IT'S WORKED FOR ME SEVERAL TIMES. I ALWAYS USE A NEW BAR OF IVORY SOAP TO MAKE SURE IT'S DRY. IT MIGHT WORK ON SLIDING BED SLATS. IF I DO A SLAT BED I'LL TRY IT ON THEM TO SEE IF IT HELPS. GREAT VAN BUILD!
wow brian! great work that van is so liveable now. I made a "sofa bed" similar to your first one what 3 years ago in the dodge...yeah...now im more like what you built. I so enjoy your videos and travels. I don't travel yet... still working...thanks for testing out all those new things and sharing them with people...you truly ARE an AdventureVanMan…and the award goes to...you.hey you almost have as many subs as Carolyn...your you tube friend BTV ...bigtomsvan
Thank you. I'm going to get started on mine
Come to Mardi Gras...early March Tues the 5th. ou can boondock in front of my house.
Awesome idea ! Ive been trying to come up with a idea for my class c. We took the jackknife out. Going to try your design! Thanks!
That's cool Brian!
That's what I was thinking for your available space ! Nice job! 👍😎
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And yeah... One board at the other end of the slats to keep them up...👍
Excellent...Going to save this video for future improvements of my bed.......lol...
Very nice job. wax your pull outside. they will slide out much better.
Lookin' Great Brian!
Great design. I agree with the below comments that a piece underneath the stationary section would stabilize the slats on the sliding section. Maybe even a solid piece of plywood? You are giving that Kreg jig a workout. Sponsorship Bro!
I really like how you are showing us this step by step. Thanks!
I'm a simple guy. I open one of your videos, and I hit the like button. I know what I'm getting. :) and you never dissapoint.
Quick question to anyone who might now. Any idea on what I'd have to spend on all the necessary/basic power tools / tools for a van build? An approximate figure is fine... 300 bucks? 500? I'll be building my van at my cousin's place in the South, and I'll probably have to get all new(used if available) tools. Thanks! Bed looking good!
Hey Christian I live in Tennessee and we have a thing similar to Craigslist called local sales network LSN. Great buys on used tools. Also if you've not bought them come Father's day Lowe's and home Depot has incredible special sometimes half off on DeWalt, Porter-Cable, and other great brands. Good luck.
@@chiefonelung3416 thank you!
Check out Bob Wells video about his tools, lots of good info. He recommends Ryobi, more affordable & durable. You can do a decent build with a circular saw, jig saw, power drill, couple power packs. The neat thing about Ryobi is ALL their tools are cordless and all use the same power packs. Only Home Depot sells them, he said (plus onlne @ Amazon).
@@briannab5296 thanks so much for the info! I'll definitely check into them and I'll check out Bob Wells' video as well. :) thanks!
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Wow Brian looks like your new remodel is coming along great thanks for sharing✌️
Looks good Brian...to make it more firm you can screw 3/8, 1/2" plywood down on the frame nearest the wall enabling you to still pull out the extension, then cut a duplicate sheet to slide over the extension ...build is coming together just fine..you can only do so much in that confined space and it seems you maxxed out your storage space...
Excellent job Brian excellent job ! I don't know if anyone's commented yet but just a quick note. The side of the boards with the Kreg holes should face inside the build so the finish side is clean !
can add legs to other end of slats, on the inside of couch, just like the piece you hold to pull out
Great job Brian Looks great Watching / nice and slow [ really understand "how to" now ] Yes definitely will do this in my van Thanks for sharing