How to Build a Raised Bed in a Van (Chevy Express Van) // Travel Snacks
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- You want a good night's rest so you'll need a good bed to sleep in. My Dad and I figure out how to bolt a bed frame into the metal of my van. Plus how are we going to fit a full sized mattress into a less than full sized space? Watch and see!!
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Love how effortless the electric carving knife worked on the mattress. Great idea!
It was smooth as butter!
I FELT you when you just fell flat onto that mattress...Bless Yo Heart!!!! 😂
Really nice to see you all getting along with this build
God Bless you all
You are in my prayers every day
Hallelujah, mission complete! I know it took a village, but you and your dad both did an exceptional job with the van conversion. Something tells me though you are secretly missing your toolbelt. Haha! And, BTW, congratulations with hitting 30K subscribers, here's to your next 30K. Cheers!
Thank you so much MeMe! It was a doozy. And you are right. I do miss that lil tool belt. Thank you for the encouragement!
Thank you! I have the same van and circling around a few ideas. This was my first layout and now I can see it thanks to you!
Thank God someone made this video lol I am moving into my 1988 chevy van home this year to travel and work in film and tv and this is amazing! I need to build a van home and woohoo for me I have a Chevy! Thank you for an informative video! Cheers love and blessings to you!
You can do it! Glad you enjoyed the video!
When you have some free time, be sure to drill holes in your bed platform to prevent mold and mildew from attacking the plywood and mattress. A rule of thumb for boats and campers. ;) using a waterproof mattress cover helps lots.
I paid close attention. Glad you shared this. Tks
I just picked my 2015 Ford Transit Cargo Van, medium roof today and I came across your channel. I appreciate how honest you are about how hard and frustrating things can get. I'm going to quadruple the time it took you and your dad to do things cos it's just me. I'm at the take the floor and walls apart. Thanks so much for your videos.
Double High twin with a built-in pump air bed works for me!
Sounds cozy! I have too many bad memories with air beds in my car 😂
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I know what you mean the older style air-beds you're sleeping in a hole and you never know when they're going to deflate!
You cut the tag off the mattress! 😮
Good luck ever crossing the border now!
Ahahahahaha!
@@memeking5376 Just sayin'. We take our bed tags seriously here in Canada! 😉
😂😂😂 now I’m really in trouble!
Your entire family is so wonderful! BTW - the van roof looks really good when you sealed it recently. Hope it is holding up. Safe travels
That extra foam could TOTALLY be turned into a couple pillows
Yes indeed!
congrats on 30k+ subscribers! 👍💪🏻🙏🏻❤️
Thanks James! 🥳
You have a great dad! Cool channel
Thank you! I appreciate that.
How do you do it? Fold it like a taco haha! Just a tip if you do a lot of cutting around different shapes is to use a contour gauge, they can be cheap and save you a ton of time! Keep up the great work as the goal is to continue to inspire others to DIY and build something awesome!
Math! UHGG, it all worked out. You got a big bed, mine is cot sized. Oh! Saw a rocket launch today!
A rocket!! Whoaaaaa!!!
Is yhat ur twin great job GOD BLESS uall SHALOM
love it! I love your videos! I'm worried about moisture under your bed. Maybe a few air holes in that plywood would be good?
That actually does look really comfortable! Glad you are still friends with your ex - it's not always easy, but it can be rewarding. :)
Love it! Ok girl, what's the bed. I am having a hard time choosing my bed for my van build..
I put the link in the description for the bed. Hope that helps!
@@travelsnacks oh ok. Jeez I have the hardest time finding this stuff on the links. Technology is not my thang!
Found it. God that was easy. Thanks 😊
Ridiculous pastel sunset!
That level is only good if the van is level. But you got it done.
Hey ! Just curious, did you use rivnuts to bolt the wood to the frame of the van? If not, what did you use and how has it been holding? thanks for any info :) Cheers
You should put holes so it won’t create moisture
LOL....I saw that too just didn't say anything. They WILL be put in just later (or slats)...LOL
like your channel.
Never cut the tag off!! How dare you! 🤪🤪🤪 (The reason why they actually have those tags is...um...interesting.)
When sleeping on the street, the road is curved so you put your head on the highest side, the driver’s side.
What bolts/screws did you use to get it into the metal
Great job! So, is your water tube going to be okay? It didn’t get squished?
Yep it worked out great! The notch was big enough in the mattress. Thank you!
I made my bed with 2x3’s and pine slats to save on weight and make it breathable.
breathable is important, I'm worried this could make mold with no air holes
Start around 2:00 - you're welcome
Why did you choose a full bed over a living space (where you can convert into a bed)?
Sweet 👍👍 Get Job Guys 💜
Thank you Camille! 😊
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Could have saved yourself days of work by simply using milk crates in front of wheel Wells to support bench/ bed.
This was so pleasant to watch! You have a sweet family and a sweet ex. Keep the videos coming. Be safe
Thank you! Will do!
You committed a felony live on RUclips:-( Cut that tag off) I can hear the sirens from South Texas coming to get you.
Way to go. That was very nice of your ex-husband to help out!
Thank you! And yes, he was a big help!
why was that black guy there?