SPECS FOR THE MATERIALS: The main bed platform is made from a piece of project panel wood: 72" x 24" x 3/4" www.lowes.com/pd/Common-3-4-in-x-24-in-x-6-ft-Actual-0-62-in-x-23-25-in-x-6-ft-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Board/1000894696 The support legs are all made from 2x4 pieces of lumber. 6 - legs for the back and middle of the platform: 12.75" long 2 - legs for the front of the platform: 21" long hinges: National Hardware 3" Surface-Mount Hinges: amzn.to/3yvxAZa drop pins (hex bolts): two options - 1) www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-20-x-3-15-Steel-Bronze-Coarse-Thread-Joint-Connector-Bolts-6-pcs/700132047 2) cshardware.com/16-bb1420080-05
I also drive a HONDA CRV for solo car camping. I have used this way to camp in Taiwan for one year. And I enjoy it very much. Coincidentally, I also use the same DIY method as you to set up a single bed. I like your shared video very much.❤
After watching this video 1000 times and a few trips to Home Depot, I finally made this platform for my 08 CRV!! I’m going to be doing a “van life” conversion for my car and this is going to be my platform full time! Worked out great and easy to follow. I had a bit of a hard time finding a drill bit big enough for my drop pins so in the end I just used long, thick wood screws as the drop pins, will be searching for a sturdier drop pin in the meanwhile.
I also have a CRV that I have camped in. I like your bed platform better than mind. I just cut the board in half rather than thirds, and it doesn't really fold like I thought it would while in the car ... too high. Also I like your drop pin approach. My 2013 CRV that I camped in was totaled a few months back and yesterday I bought a 2014 CRV (like a reincarnation), and plan to dust off the camping gear in a few months and try it out again. Thank you for your helpful video!
This is awesome, so helpful. It totally gave me the layout I need to get out and explore with the vehicle I have now. Thanks for the video ! I am looking for drop pins online and I can’t seem to find any that I think are the same that you’re referring to. Basically, are they like long bolts that just “drop” in but do not get screwed in, so they can be taken in and out easily? And is there another term I can use to search them? Apologies for being stumped by this lol. Any advice would be appreciated.
They are long bolts that don't get screwed in. I went to the hardware store and looked for something that had a flat top. Mine are just under 3" long and have a hex top but it's a wide flat top, unlike other bolts. These are very close to what I have, just a bit longer: www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-20-x-3-15-Steel-Bronze-Coarse-Thread-Joint-Connector-Bolts-6-pcs/700132047 Here is another that is closer to what mine are like: cshardware.com/16-bb1420080-05
Do you know approximately how much the folded bed weighs? Wondering how easy to lift in and out. Absolutely love your video. So neat and tidy. So doable. Thank you.
This looks like exactly what I need! What is the name of the big board? I’m not sure what to get. I’d love if you shared the equipment and specs! Thanks!
Thanks! I just updated the video description with the specs for the platform pieces, and included a link to a similar platform board (called "hardwood project panel") available at Lowe's.
I'm not sure, but you can measure the space for the platform by moving the front passenger seat all the way forward, then see if you have clearance from front to back for a 72" platform and are able to shut the back hatch.
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SPECS FOR THE MATERIALS:
The main bed platform is made from a piece of project panel wood: 72" x 24" x 3/4"
www.lowes.com/pd/Common-3-4-in-x-24-in-x-6-ft-Actual-0-62-in-x-23-25-in-x-6-ft-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Board/1000894696
The support legs are all made from 2x4 pieces of lumber.
6 - legs for the back and middle of the platform: 12.75" long
2 - legs for the front of the platform: 21" long
hinges: National Hardware 3" Surface-Mount Hinges: amzn.to/3yvxAZa
drop pins (hex bolts): two options - 1) www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-20-x-3-15-Steel-Bronze-Coarse-Thread-Joint-Connector-Bolts-6-pcs/700132047
2) cshardware.com/16-bb1420080-05
I also drive a HONDA CRV for solo car camping. I have used this way to camp in Taiwan for one year. And I enjoy it very much. Coincidentally, I also use the same DIY method as you to set up a single bed. I like your shared video very much.❤
Thank you!
_Awesome video with incredibly informative narration and enhanced by beautiful music, very exciting tutorial._
Thank you so much !!
Happy travels
After watching this video 1000 times and a few trips to Home Depot, I finally made this platform for my 08 CRV!! I’m going to be doing a “van life” conversion for my car and this is going to be my platform full time! Worked out great and easy to follow. I had a bit of a hard time finding a drill bit big enough for my drop pins so in the end I just used long, thick wood screws as the drop pins, will be searching for a sturdier drop pin in the meanwhile.
I'm glad the video was helpful! Have a great time on your van life adventures!
I also have a CRV that I have camped in. I like your bed platform better than mind. I just cut the board in half rather than thirds, and it doesn't really fold like I thought it would while in the car ... too high. Also I like your drop pin approach. My 2013 CRV that I camped in was totaled a few months back and yesterday I bought a 2014 CRV (like a reincarnation), and plan to dust off the camping gear in a few months and try it out again. Thank you for your helpful video!
Thank you, and good luck with your rebuild!
This is awesome, so helpful. It totally gave me the layout I need to get out and explore with the vehicle I have now. Thanks for the video !
I am looking for drop pins online and I can’t seem to find any that I think are the same that you’re referring to. Basically, are they like long bolts that just “drop” in but do not get screwed in, so they can be taken in and out easily? And is there another term I can use to search them? Apologies for being stumped by this lol. Any advice would be appreciated.
They are long bolts that don't get screwed in. I went to the hardware store and looked for something that had a flat top. Mine are just under 3" long and have a hex top but it's a wide flat top, unlike other bolts. These are very close to what I have, just a bit longer: www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-20-x-3-15-Steel-Bronze-Coarse-Thread-Joint-Connector-Bolts-6-pcs/700132047
Here is another that is closer to what mine are like: cshardware.com/16-bb1420080-05
@@iheartpacificnorthwest Thank You! I really appreciate it, god bless and safe travels!
Do you know approximately how much the folded bed weighs?
Wondering how easy to lift in and out.
Absolutely love your video. So neat and tidy.
So doable. Thank you.
@@cathlineholub2796 Good question! I had to weigh it to find out… 22 pounds.
What type of hinges did you use?
National Hardware 3" Surface-Mount Hinges: amzn.to/3yvxAZa
This looks like exactly what I need! What is the name of the big board? I’m not sure what to get. I’d love if you shared the equipment and specs! Thanks!
Thanks! I just updated the video description with the specs for the platform pieces, and included a link to a similar platform board (called "hardwood project panel") available at Lowe's.
Thanks!!
Will this same one fit in a 1998 crv?
I'm not sure, but you can measure the space for the platform by moving the front passenger seat all the way forward, then see if you have clearance from front to back for a 72" platform and are able to shut the back hatch.