Change out thumb tacks , they will loosen eventually use screws they also will hold better. But great job , you will learn what works and your not afraid to try . Most people are afraid to fail so they never do anything.
Is no one going to mention that adorable dog that steals the show for a minute? Thank you for this video. I've never built anything either and even a bed frame is intimidating to me but I actually think I can do this now. Such a helpful video!
Got my vehicle. I ordered a mattress from over stock. Sale ends tomorrow. It will have to stay in the house until I can put in a floor insulation and build a frame. We'll see what I can get done in march
I know this is an old post, but I am going back to watch all of your old videos so I can get to know you better! This was so great to watch! You impress me!
Yes great job. And yes try screws to hold Hong better. Tacks will eventually loosen up Eventually whenever you can , try to invest in a power screw gun. It is wonderful. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!! I definitely, eventually want some power tools. It would make things so much easier. I did end up putting a couple nails on the ends of the hinge in a newer video. ❤
I just love your channel Chantelle! You remind me of myself at your age. I’m late 40s now but am road tripping in my van this summer! I’m building a bed platform soon and this really inspired me! Safe travels to you and Joey!
@@karenkazjefreys2913 mostly for better gas mileage. But I'm considering going back to cargo. My spacial needs (as a musician) require just a little more space. But my mini has almost enough, so I'm trying to make due.
My local home depot wont do cuts either. Very disappointing. I have problems with my wrists so even with power tools its difficult. I think you are showing people that arent carpenters or builders that we can make things too.
Wow! You did really well for someone who doesn't have any carpentry skill. I love how you build the bed. Simple and inexpensive. Please be safe wherever you will be staying. Especially when you go camping and hiking. There are hundreds of people mysteriously missing in National forests in the US (I have been watching series of videos about it). There are quite a few people missing on the Columbia River Gorge trails. Please be safe.
I saw a few of the missing, found, who done its, and decided to quit watching them. I would never go anywhere again. Be aware of your surroundings. Like being raise in the city w street gangs every 3 to 5 blocks (in the late 60s, people got too gun crazed) buddy up, dbl, triple up even. Carry pepper spray, mace if permitted by law in whichever state your in. A tazer. But unless you're very strong, somewhat strong, and/or practiced in martial arts or street fighting (both are good) a gun is better than a knife. The perpetrators get the edge by taking one by surprise. Suddenly, or by making acquaintance and bumping into, or meeting up with you later. Take extra old phones and use the cameras as security cameras. Learn how to inspect two way mirrors. Look for hidden cameras. Sometimes it's a park or hotel employee, manager, someone from a local store, bar, even a ranger or law officer. 🤔 Helps to be able to read people's faces, eyes, listen to voice tones, inflections, pitch, and nervous behaviors/tics. Happy camping is like go, but go safely. Take a few self-defense classes. Never open your door after dark, even if you are a a group of 3 or 4. But it can simply be anyone.
I think you did a great job!! The bed set up sounds like it will work perfectly for you. I've heard that screws hold better than nails over the long run, though I'm no expert either. I think it's the vibration and swelling of the wood that can push the nails out over time. You can always switch them out later, if you find it's a problem.
You did a great job with what you had to work with. Watch too many channels where everyone is worried about perfection over function. Looks like it will work fine for you. Good luck!!!
This was VERY VERY VERY Helpful!!!~ I've watched all kinds of bed builds and yours was the best and easiest to follow along with!!! I just finished building my van bed the same way you did!!! Thank you so much!! Keep up the great videos!!!!!
Nice job. Your a smart/wise young lady. Draw the plans out. Design, measure, and measure again. I wan a bed 65"L x 22-23"W. With storage underneath abd as you said, room to sit on the bed w/out crouching. Love your positive thinking attitude. I quit watching builds as I didn't think I would want one. But this might change my mind. At 66 and heath problems (knees, back, neck, ...) I won't want to be crawling around for too much longer. So I could definitely see me trying then. I can't wait to see your set up when your done. #happytravels
I also watch some Bob Wells but my wife and I really enjoy your channel. I am 63 yrs. old and I would love to travel around before we get too old. I have a 1994 Ford club wagon xlt that started out as a church bus. Then someone used it as a work van and I rescued it from a pawn shop. Anyway if I could ask a question it would be, "how do you get mail. I mean I watched a video of you going to the post office. But if you won't be in the same spot for long, then how does post office work????" This may be a stupid question or perhaps I have missed something.
Joey is the best helper! You rock! I just saw this video and have a better idea for my minivan. I’ll probably use screws as it may or may not hold together better. You did a fantastic job! 😊✌🏼😎👍🏼
You rock! Anytime you need free camping spot in Florida..near the manatees and gulf...come on down! Itoolove Oregon and hope to return there someday....nice to see parts of the west its wonderful to see the parts of the west I missed via your eyes and kindred spirit attitude!
Great video! 👍🏼 Awesome build! Love your personality too! You seem very genuine. And your dog is adorable! Just subscribed can’t wait to see more videos. I definitely wanna do this one day too! 🙌🏼🙏🏼🚐
Thank you so much, Jessi! I really appreciate the love. You can totally do this one day. I'm not full time yet and just taking it really slow. Soon, though!
Super, thx for sharing...just a thought you may want to add wood glue if you re-do and then nail it or screw it in. My Home Depot cuts, but not angle / specialty cuts and due to the pandemic there all working double-duty so mucho patience needed all around.
Awesome, you really inspire me. I have also been busy with a van build. Good luck with your journey. Maybe one day we will meet on the road. Take care. ❤️
You are so funny! Its crazy watching this NOW, after watching your newer vids. YOU, my dear, have come a LOOONG way! Keep up the great work. Btw, how's that hinge workin for you HA HA HA Talk about resourceful!
You did a great job Chantelle..im like you..i can put shelves together but build actual furniture? I downsized from hitop conversion to dodge caravan cv..stressing how to build a bed that will sleep 2 for when my bff comes tripping with me..then I saw a video from minivan Lee I believe is her yt? name..no build..everything on the floor along the sides n she just unroll her bed at night..i love that for me..for a while..👍be safe n take care..thx for sharing..will def continue watching ya✌💖😊
Your videos are honestly the most helpful ones I’ve seen and I’ve been doing research and countless videos for quite some time , years and years, but you really make it simple :) can’t wait to see your channel grow
Just filmed my minivan bed build video which was actually two videos with two designs. Keeping it simple is absolutely the best way to go. Love your channel. Been a fan for a good minute. Keep em coming.
I’m actually in the construction field and you did a ok job with what you had to work with. I’m impressed. The only problem I foresee you having is with using those thumb tacks for the piano hinge. To be on the safe side I would use nails on the end holes and maybe one set of holes in the middle. But that’s just my opinion.
You did a great job Chantel. You can get a basic screw gun for $20 so that you can change out the tacks for screws. The tacks are not really biting into the wood in order to hold it together. Screws are stronger than nails. I have a couple of questions about your cut list that I don't understand. You have 1 cut that is 70" X 28" and that's the width and length of the bed right? Then you have 2 other measurements listed beside that. 70" X 20" and the other one is 48" X 26". Is the 70" X 28" the base of the bed that the piano hinge screws into and you use that to lift up so you can access the bin storage underneath and the 70" X 20" is the top part that the hinge screws into? I don't get what the 48" X 26" is for. On the 1 X 2's I get the 70" cut,but I am lost on the 6-25" cuts. I appreciate you answering my questions by breaking down the measurements.
I to have watched tons of videos and this is something I could do. Lowes will cut and our home depot in Durham cut what I needed. But I have power tools, like a drill so yeah I can make a bed for my tracker pretty easy.
Great videos on your channel. Loved seeing the ocean. How is the 70x28 inch bed working for you? I have a minivan, trying to figure out what size bed to put in it. How tall are you? I am a lot older than you, but have the same wanderlust. I'm in K Falls 😉
I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY DO YOU HAVE TO LIFT IT??? YOU CAN PUT TOTES SLIDE THEM RIGHT THERE UNDERNEATH AND PULL THEM OUT. IF YOU CANT REACH ONE BECAUSE OF FUTURE FURNITURE THEN TAKE OUT THE TOTES FROM SLIDING UNDERNEATH AND REACH TO SIDE FOR THE OTHER ONE. OR BUY THOSE TOTES THAT ARE LONG THAT SLIDE UNDER THE BED JUST OTHER IDEAS. INSTEAD OF LIFTING TOP. I LOVE THE FLOOR AND ADDED PAD FOR WARMTH. I HOPE MAYBE YOU CAN FIND WHAT THEY CALL A DORMITORY TWIN FOR YOUR BED THEY ARE THINNER LOTS OF LOVE PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS YOU ARE VERY SMART LOVE KATHLEEN
In retrospect, I didnt need it to lift. I haven't lifted it once. There's storage under the left side (not slide out bins) so it is helpful when I need to get to that, but I haven't had to yet. Haha if I ever build a bed again, I won't be adding the lift. Mostly the handle just gets in the way and drives me mad. Lol
That's what I was going to do originally! It will totally fit if you have a similar minivan... probably even longer depending on what you're going to put in the back. I have a vanity I thought would be perfect for a kitchen or garage and it's 19 inches deep. I had to shorten the bed in order for it to fit. What kind of van do you have?
Hi I just recently purchased the same van and same color. I will be using your videos as a guide and will do the same for flooring and bed build. Do you still have the measurements for the bed ?
Are you happy with the mini van versus a bigger van, am curious now that youve had it a while how it feels, thanx kaz from vancouver island, am asking cos it will be more affordable for me to get amini van at least to start, any thoughts on this id love to know, take care hugs to you and joey
Change out thumb tacks , they will loosen eventually use screws they also will hold better.
But great job , you will learn what works and your not afraid to try .
Most people are afraid to fail so they never do anything.
For sure screws! as a back up don’t let them go , because as you go down roads and everything jiggles the tacks will come out. 💕💕
Like you, I've watched countless vids, but yours really makes it seem doable for me. Great job!
Wow, thank you so much! I'm happy this helped. ❤
Me too
Instablaster.
Is no one going to mention that adorable dog that steals the show for a minute? Thank you for this video. I've never built anything either and even a bed frame is intimidating to me but I actually think I can do this now. Such a helpful video!
Hi Chantelle, came back to watch your earlier videos. Missed out on watching your build. Joey is such a good helper! 🥰
Got my vehicle. I ordered a mattress from over stock. Sale ends tomorrow. It will have to stay in the house until I can put in a floor insulation and build a frame. We'll see what I can get done in march
This is awesome seeing someone with 0 experience getting things to work. Thank you for the inspiration in van building and life.
Drill some holes in the plywood to allow ventilation so mold wont grow on the mattress.
I've had to go small towns local, and they were awesome about cutting my wood too. Really makes me value small local businesses.
I know this is an old post, but I am going back to watch all of your old videos so I can get to know you better! This was so great to watch! You impress me!
Yes great job.
And yes try screws to hold Hong better. Tacks will eventually loosen up
Eventually whenever you can , try to invest in a power screw gun. It is wonderful.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you!! I definitely, eventually want some power tools. It would make things so much easier.
I did end up putting a couple nails on the ends of the hinge in a newer video. ❤
I love watching this! I was too scared to build my own and instead bought my motorhome. I'm envious of you. Great job!
Joey approval! Great job. So simple.
i digg it, cheap and realistic; think even i can do it lols
Haha thanks! You totally can. (:
I just love your channel Chantelle! You remind me of myself at your age. I’m late 40s now but am road tripping in my van this summer! I’m building a bed platform soon and this really inspired me! Safe travels to you and Joey!
Easy Peasy , Lemon squeezy !! YOU GO GIRL !!!
I just traded my cargo van for a minivan myself. Starting vanlife. The cargo was nice as far as space goes. But the mini will allow better travel.
Heck yeah, that's awesome!
is that mostly for cost, am curious cos i am looking at both thanx
@@karenkazjefreys2913 mostly for better gas mileage. But I'm considering going back to cargo. My spacial needs (as a musician) require just a little more space. But my mini has almost enough, so I'm trying to make due.
My local home depot wont do cuts either. Very disappointing. I have problems with my wrists so even with power tools its difficult. I think you are showing people that arent carpenters or builders that we can make things too.
💖💖💖🙌🎉
Wow! You did really well for someone who doesn't have any carpentry skill. I love how you build the bed. Simple and inexpensive. Please be safe wherever you will be staying. Especially when you go camping and hiking. There are hundreds of people mysteriously missing in National forests in the US (I have been watching series of videos about it). There are quite a few people missing on the Columbia River Gorge trails. Please be safe.
I saw a few of the missing, found, who done its, and decided to quit watching them. I would never go anywhere again. Be aware of your surroundings. Like being raise in the city w street gangs every 3 to 5 blocks (in the late 60s, people got too gun crazed) buddy up, dbl, triple up even. Carry pepper spray, mace if permitted by law in whichever state your in. A tazer. But unless you're very strong, somewhat strong, and/or practiced in martial arts or street fighting (both are good) a gun is better than a knife. The perpetrators get the edge by taking one by surprise. Suddenly, or by making acquaintance and bumping into, or meeting up with you later. Take extra old phones and use the cameras as security cameras. Learn how to inspect two way mirrors. Look for hidden cameras. Sometimes it's a park or hotel employee, manager, someone from a local store, bar, even a ranger or law officer. 🤔 Helps to be able to read people's faces, eyes, listen to voice tones, inflections, pitch, and nervous behaviors/tics. Happy camping is like go, but go safely. Take a few self-defense classes.
Never open your door after dark, even if you are a a group of 3 or 4. But it can simply be anyone.
I think you did a great job!! The bed set up sounds like it will work perfectly for you. I've heard that screws hold better than nails over the long run, though I'm no expert either. I think it's the vibration and swelling of the wood that can push the nails out over time. You can always switch them out later, if you find it's a problem.
Thanks, Michelle. I really appreciate that. I will definitely save my screws just in case the nails pop out. 😂✌
You did a great job with what you had to work with. Watch too many channels where everyone is worried about perfection over function. Looks like it will work fine for you. Good luck!!!
This was VERY VERY VERY Helpful!!!~ I've watched all kinds of bed builds and yours was the best and easiest to follow along with!!! I just finished building my van bed the same way you did!!! Thank you so much!! Keep up the great videos!!!!!
You are inspiring this old woman kiddo!! Well done!!😊😊
I'm so proud of you. If there's a will there's a way, right? You inspire me.
Nice job. Your a smart/wise young lady. Draw the plans out. Design, measure, and measure again. I wan a bed 65"L x 22-23"W. With storage underneath abd as you said, room to sit on the bed w/out crouching.
Love your positive thinking attitude. I quit watching builds as I didn't think I would want one. But this might change my mind. At 66 and heath problems (knees, back, neck, ...) I won't want to be crawling around for too much longer. So I could definitely see me trying then.
I can't wait to see your set up when your done. #happytravels
Proud of you Chantelle
You are the cutest genius girl. What a really great & straight forward bed build. You helped me plan mine. You go sweet lady!
Very well and cleverly planned AND done! 🏆🥳👍
I’m super impressed by you. Also, Joey is so adorable i love him so much. 😍
I also watch some Bob Wells but my wife and I really enjoy your channel. I am 63 yrs. old and I would love to travel around before we get too old. I have a 1994 Ford club wagon xlt that started out as a church bus. Then someone used it as a work van and I rescued it from a pawn shop. Anyway if I could ask a question it would be, "how do you get mail. I mean I watched a video of you going to the post office. But if you won't be in the same spot for long, then how does post office work????" This may be a stupid question or perhaps I have missed something.
Great video!! U have very pretty eyes!! Lol. Good bed.
Joey is the best helper! You rock! I just saw this video and have a better idea for my minivan. I’ll probably use screws as it may or may not hold together better. You did a fantastic job! 😊✌🏼😎👍🏼
Joey nervously bobble-headin when you started hammering, but still needing to be close to you. Soooo stinkin cute! 😍
You rock! Anytime you need free camping spot in Florida..near the manatees and gulf...come on down! Itoolove Oregon and hope to return there someday....nice to see parts of the west its wonderful to see the parts of the west I missed via your eyes and kindred spirit attitude!
Did a great job!
You got the job done!!! You will be on your way before long!
You go girl! It looks great.
Thanks for your encouragement.
You are a Joy to watch not only sweet but pretty too! Best of luck to you! I watch Crome and Cruz Too!
💖💖 Thank you so much!
Yea, you did it.
I hope you are very proud of doing this yourself.
Awesome Bed Build!
😎👍
Great video! 👍🏼 Awesome build! Love your personality too! You seem very genuine. And your dog is adorable! Just subscribed can’t wait to see more videos. I definitely wanna do this one day too! 🙌🏼🙏🏼🚐
Thank you so much, Jessi! I really appreciate the love. You can totally do this one day. I'm not full time yet and just taking it really slow. Soon, though!
My Basic Journey same, taking baby steps lol 👍🏼
I'm impressed! No way could I hand bang a bed platform together. My hands would fall off 😂
Super, thx for sharing...just a thought you may want to add wood glue if you re-do and then nail it or screw it in. My Home Depot cuts, but not angle / specialty cuts and due to the pandemic there all working double-duty so mucho patience needed all around.
Awesome, you really inspire me. I have also been busy with a van build. Good luck with your journey. Maybe one day we will meet on the road. Take care. ❤️
Hey ya Joey. Love him
You are so funny! Its crazy watching this NOW, after watching your newer vids. YOU, my dear, have come a LOOONG way! Keep up the great work. Btw, how's that hinge workin for you HA HA HA Talk about resourceful!
You did a great job. Well done.
Great job girl.
Thank you. You did a great job. I'm doing mine just like that
You did a great job Chantelle..im like you..i can put shelves together but build actual furniture? I downsized from hitop conversion to dodge caravan cv..stressing how to build a bed that will sleep 2 for when my bff comes tripping with me..then I saw a video from minivan Lee I believe is her yt? name..no build..everything on the floor along the sides n she just unroll her bed at night..i love that for me..for a while..👍be safe n take care..thx for sharing..will def continue watching ya✌💖😊
Some wood glue between all connected surfaces would substantial strengthen the built!😉
Heck yeah! That's a great idea. (:
Thanks for your minivan build videos! Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you so much! I'll definitely try. (:
*wow you did a great job looks amazing*
Your videos are honestly the most helpful ones I’ve seen and I’ve been doing research and countless videos for quite some time , years and years, but you really make it simple :) can’t wait to see your channel grow
I'm so happy to see this I'm getting ready to have a vehicle to turn into a home
Just filmed my minivan bed build video which was actually two videos with two designs. Keeping it simple is absolutely the best way to go.
Love your channel. Been a fan for a good minute. Keep em coming.
Great job! Wonderful you have a Jerry's to cut all the pieces, most of us do not have a table saw :) KUDOS! Cheers ! :)
I have watched a lot myself. You did a great job. I do have power tools so I have that advantage. I will say screws last longer.
Joey Approved!!
😂❤❤❤🐶
I’m actually in the construction field and you did a ok job with what you had to work with. I’m impressed. The only problem I foresee you having is with using those thumb tacks for the piano hinge. To be on the safe side I would use nails on the end holes and maybe one set of holes in the middle. But that’s just my opinion.
Wow thanks!! I think I will definitely have to reinforce them. That's a great idea! Much appreciated. 😊
You did great. Nice job
Well Done! 😊✌
You did a great job
Great job on ur bed. Tfs🙂👍
You did great.. I know I can do it know..
You did a great job Chantel. You can get a basic screw gun for $20 so that you can change out the tacks for screws. The tacks are not really biting into the wood in order to hold it together. Screws are stronger than nails. I have a couple of questions about your cut list that I don't understand. You have 1 cut that is 70" X 28" and that's the width and length of the bed right? Then you have 2 other measurements listed beside that. 70" X 20" and the other one is 48" X 26". Is the 70" X 28" the base of the bed that the piano hinge screws into and you use that to lift up so you can access the bin storage underneath and the 70" X 20" is the top part that the hinge screws into? I don't get what the 48" X 26" is for. On the 1 X 2's I get the 70" cut,but I am lost on the 6-25" cuts. I appreciate you answering my questions by breaking down the measurements.
Good job girl
I loved it. Good job young lady
Also have someone drill holes in the top or ventilation. I see some van dwellers do that.
Dig it well done
Thanks, Hobbs. (:
Wow great job!
Great job!! You go girl!! 🌸🌸
Built mine simple but painted it and drilled air holes in platform for ventilation.but you rocked it 😎✌
you did good
The thumbtacks will fall out in the van while driving your van due to vibration in the van they will fall out. Screws that were provided are best.
This video is from 2019. Those thumbtacks have been holding for over 2 years.
Great job!
Thank you!!
1st one to try it. He's loving the 📷😃😁😍. This for Joey. Oh my Name Sassy. Thanks bbgirl
I've watched and you did a cool job I give you an a+ I don't think I could do it but I know you did tell Joey I said hi
Woah, hey home depot thats not what we all believed you were about.
Great job it's simple u go girl.
I guess I can build a bed by myself for my van. you make it look easy.. thanks
It was pretty easy!
I to have watched tons of videos and this is something I could do. Lowes will cut and our home depot in Durham cut what I needed. But I have power tools, like a drill so yeah I can make a bed for my tracker pretty easy.
You made that look easy on that bed build. 😀💜
You should be proud. However you should put screws instead of thumbtacks because screw will last longer!
GOOD JOB!!!
Covids killing local shops..to bad to.Jerrys looks like Hope Depot and you got way better Service.
Great videos on your channel. Loved seeing the ocean.
How is the 70x28 inch bed working for you? I have a minivan, trying to figure out what size bed to put in it. How tall are you? I am a lot older than you, but have the same wanderlust. I'm in K Falls 😉
I'm 5'7" and it's honestly the perfect size. 💖
great job!
@ 10:46 girl me too. And don't even have a van lmao. Looking though
I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY DO YOU HAVE TO LIFT IT??? YOU CAN PUT TOTES SLIDE THEM RIGHT THERE UNDERNEATH AND PULL THEM OUT. IF YOU CANT REACH ONE BECAUSE OF FUTURE FURNITURE THEN TAKE OUT THE TOTES FROM SLIDING UNDERNEATH AND REACH TO SIDE FOR THE OTHER ONE. OR BUY THOSE TOTES THAT ARE LONG THAT SLIDE UNDER THE BED
JUST OTHER IDEAS. INSTEAD OF LIFTING TOP. I LOVE THE FLOOR AND ADDED PAD FOR WARMTH. I HOPE MAYBE YOU CAN FIND WHAT THEY CALL A DORMITORY TWIN FOR YOUR BED THEY ARE THINNER
LOTS OF LOVE PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS YOU ARE VERY SMART LOVE KATHLEEN
In retrospect, I didnt need it to lift. I haven't lifted it once. There's storage under the left side (not slide out bins) so it is helpful when I need to get to that, but I haven't had to yet. Haha if I ever build a bed again, I won't be adding the lift. Mostly the handle just gets in the way and drives me mad. Lol
Great job! How long is your bed? I am making my plan too.
It is 70 inches long by 27 inches wide. (:
Good luck on your build!
Thanks. I have my eye on 75”.
Just watched the flooring video. Thanks for that too:)
That's what I was going to do originally! It will totally fit if you have a similar minivan... probably even longer depending on what you're going to put in the back. I have a vanity I thought would be perfect for a kitchen or garage and it's 19 inches deep. I had to shorten the bed in order for it to fit.
What kind of van do you have?
My Basic Journey looking at ford transit connect pref high top.
Nice! I'll have a high top one day. Lol That's awesome(:
@ 8:30 soo pretty ur 👀's love your build I wanna do it too. You give me courage. 🌹🌿🥂🍨😍🍧
Why all the cutie women in America what’s going on great vid
Aww, that's so sweet. Thank you. (:
Jerry's is better anyway!
Totally agree!!! Plus they'll price match anything!
I like your bed build what’s the dimensions of your bed I would to build that but a little longer as I’m 6-3
Hi I just recently purchased the same van and same color. I will be using your videos as a guide and will do the same for flooring and bed build. Do you still have the measurements for the bed ?
29"×70"
Are you happy with the mini van versus a bigger van, am curious now that youve had it a while how it feels, thanx kaz from vancouver island, am asking cos it will be more affordable for me to get amini van at least to start, any thoughts on this id love to know, take care hugs to you and joey
What were the measurements for your bed? For all the wood pieces?
Fyi: Home Depot sucks.
How'd you keep the bed from moving?