Cargo to Camper Conversion bed system

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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
  • This is a walk through video of how i built my drop down bed system in my cargo to camper conversion i hope it's not too confusing and is helpful with your own builds.
    When looking for your steel check steel companies remnant sections. They typically sell by the pound. Much cheaper than big box hardware stores.
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Комментарии • 778

  • @Foterbum
    @Foterbum 2 месяца назад +5

    Been brainstorming and researching diy bed lifts for weeks and this popped up on my homepage. You're the man for not only coming up with this design but also sharing it 👌

  • @ritascannell8341
    @ritascannell8341 13 дней назад +1

    Meant to say this is the BEST bed lift I’ve seen after weeks of watching RUclips videos! Well done! Can’t wait to start using your guidelines!

  • @jbsmathers
    @jbsmathers 5 лет назад +52

    It will take this kid until he's about 60 to realize just how much smarter and detail oriented he is than the other 99% of us.... Great work.

  • @lucasmsarcinella
    @lucasmsarcinella Месяц назад +1

    Most intelligent bed lift i found in RUclips. Thank you.

  • @ronbutcher9412
    @ronbutcher9412 5 лет назад +178

    You are an amazingly generous guy for giving all those specific measurements.....I'm amazed with all the work you did and allowing us to copy your design....wow.

  • @fredt2664
    @fredt2664 4 года назад +12

    I’ve been trying to find someone who uses gas struts for a bed lift and you sir, are the only person I’ve found. Currently building my van, and definately using your idea.

    • @CayoticProphet
      @CayoticProphet 2 года назад

      This guy used a very similar design but only gave credit to "a RUclipsr."
      ruclips.net/video/D9HA5nGy0tI/видео.html

  • @Bricktown982
    @Bricktown982 4 года назад +8

    The best bed system I have seen by far! no winding, no wires or pulling. He thought of this on his own, he in extremely intelligent.

  • @rosyprieto7842
    @rosyprieto7842 6 лет назад +35

    Brian this is the most amazing travel trailer I have seen, including manufactured name brands. It truly is a spectacular work of art. You would definitely get another 5K views if you posted a step by step tutorial on how to build a duplicate. Please consider it. Good show.

  • @justjenn23
    @justjenn23 6 лет назад +102

    I'm going to use your idea if you don't mind. It's the most logical set up iv seen yet. Perfect!!!

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +8

      Jennifer Henderson I'm glad it will work for you! Good luck let me know if you have questions.

    • @sdj9776
      @sdj9776 6 лет назад +6

      Jennifer, you're not alone. I'll be doing the same. Elegant and simple. Well done, Sir.

    • @lisakarabatsos8470
      @lisakarabatsos8470 6 лет назад

      Brian Rogers what part of the country do you live?

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +1

      @@lisakarabatsos8470 I live near salt lake city

    • @bonitaohyea9258
      @bonitaohyea9258 5 лет назад +4

      Me too. Only I need it bit lower to sleep on but this is a great idea and best I have seen!

  • @maggiem.2919
    @maggiem.2919 6 лет назад +44

    Amazing design. You could package and sell these in a kit.

  • @tomthebomb45
    @tomthebomb45 5 лет назад +47

    Dude, this is the best bed set up for a cargo trailer conversion I’ve seen. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you 🙏 for being so detailed in your video so people can duplicate this idea

  • @rambolambo5754
    @rambolambo5754 6 лет назад +28

    Mr.Rogers you are a genius, keep making stuff don`t stop...

  • @lindylund280
    @lindylund280 6 лет назад +6

    Ingenious. And it makes it all so spacious when the bed is in its “up” position.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад

      Lindy Lund Thank you! I agree makes it still feel open

    • @OgdenM
      @OgdenM 5 лет назад

      Also has the added bonus of not having to deal with typical bed/sitting area conversions where you have to deal with 4+ cushions and having to make&strip the bed every day. Ugh, I'd never do that.. it would always be a bed unless I had guests. You can ALSO add a table top that you don't have to move when lowering the bed. Just make sure the table is slightly lower then the lowest bed bracket. (I saw that in another video that used a garage pulley system)

  • @themaximussx875
    @themaximussx875 2 года назад +2

    FINALLY SOMEONE FIGURED IT OUT! I have watched about 100 VIDS on different bed options and I wondered why no one has came up with this. I will tell you why this is the best overall option:
    1. It's up on the sealing you have full length of van
    2. You can modify your space underneath as you like
    3. Sofa? Cupboards? Motorcycle? Inflatable motorboat!, removable cabinets - mix and match as you like
    4. Cheap, cheap and cheap - fast fast and fats unlike electric powered bullshit. Which is expensive and slow.
    5. Doesn't not consume any power
    Seriously best option out of all. I'm planing space for my Aprilia RSV1000 and sofa combo/ sofa + kitchen extension cabinet- storage place(removable with bolt in option for safety)
    This is the best solution IMHO. I was going to do this somehow. But you nailed it.

    • @jameshussey4900
      @jameshussey4900 9 месяцев назад

      If it was that simple why hadn't you figured it out after watching 100s of videos?

  • @DavidTangye
    @DavidTangye 6 лет назад +17

    Congratulations. That is a really well thought out and thought through set up that you've done there, and you've done a really great job of explaining everything about it, without being verbose and long winded like how many people seem to do it. A perfect video, not long winded but clear and comprehensive.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +8

      David Tangye well thank you! I'm actually glad you said that. I get so nervous being filmed and feel like I start talking to fast haha. I really appreciate your input. Definetly gives me a confidence boost lol

  • @JKGEmslie
    @JKGEmslie Год назад

    Building out a cargo trailer for my girlfriend and I to live in full time. Will definitely be asking you some questions. Best bed raise design I’ve seen on here. Perfect.

  • @gilbertarzner8830
    @gilbertarzner8830 6 лет назад +16

    Finally someone made a video of how to do this with all the specs. I looked all over for this info. Great Job!

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +2

      Gilbert Arzner You're sure welcome . I know i wish could have found the info on it as well . I hope I can prevent a lot of headaches lol

  • @cassiecassiesue
    @cassiecassiesue 6 лет назад +59

    I must say (again) WOW! This is great! I believe I heard you say in a previous video that you spent a lot of time searching for a bed suspension system, it's clear that this brilliant conclusion is a result of much time, money, thought and problem solving. I've been searching for quite some time myself for the right solution for my 27' travel trailer. I've looked at Murphy Beds, Hydraulic systems, etc. and I'm currently focused on how to make your solution work (without the benefit of rear cargo doors). So many points to make here, not the least of which relates to the fact that this solution doesn't rely on power. If the shocks wear over time, they can be replaced.
    I'm a DIY female who will always choose power tools over diamonds and pearls, and I believe I'll get it done with many thanks to you for sharing your knowledge, skills and innovative approach!
    You might consider building a kit and/or selling plans, I believe you'd be wildly successful with just that as a start!
    I'm still rooting for you, Brian! Thanks again so much!

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +8

      Thanks Cassie! I hope the video makes enough sense lol. And yes this bed system definetly took some brain power for sure lol but i thrive on a good challenge!! I too looked forever for a solution that didn't involve power and that one person could do alone . Plus it all cost less than a happijac system! And i gotta say I love when someone is all about doin their own projects even more so when a women is down to get their hands dirty lol. I applaud you!!!. As for selling plans or manufacturing the parts I think that's a great idea! I think I might start local and sell on the classifieds and see what kind of attention it receives. Thanks again for watching !

    • @cassiecassiesue
      @cassiecassiesue 6 лет назад +7

      It all makes sense to me and it's brilliant. RUclips is such a great platform for sharing and learning and I use it for learning and very rarely for entertainment. It's amazing to me that there continues to be so many opportunities for (UN-tapped) content and improvement upon (empty) attempts to share content.
      As you grow your channel, your knowledge library and your business (?), try to remember that there are millions of us out there, like minded and supportive of hard work, humility and innovation.
      It is REFRESHING to stumble upon incredibly useful information such as you have shared here. I'm not a cheerleader without a team, certainly no creeper, just sincerely grateful for meaningful and useful content that is a valuable use of my time. AND I'm a fan of taking the time to share positive feedback. Thanks again!

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +7

      @@cassiecassiesue Thank you so much! I as well search RUclips for answers vs entertainment. I love RUclips for that reason. So i figured why not give out the knowledge I have or have learned along the way. I honestly could care less if I made a dime from it all. Just doing what I love and sharing what I know makes me happy! Thanks again for all your support! Also I should have a video up on the I'm floor storage here soon. Just need to do some editing

    • @FutureDeadpool
      @FutureDeadpool 6 лет назад +2

      @@Brianrogers86 Get a room guys! 😅 Seriously tho why not? Got some things in common.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +1

      @@FutureDeadpool hahaha well..... I am single hahah

  • @Orion227
    @Orion227 4 года назад +2

    Amazing! Not reliant on power and no pulleys required, taking up space. Great for putting a seating arrangement underneath that can stay out - for those that don’t has a heaps of gear to store!

  • @Alawicous
    @Alawicous 7 месяцев назад

    I’ve watched so many bed lift designs on RUclips and you’re the first person to use these hydraulic struts. This is exactly what I was going to build and ridiculously thought I was going to be the first. So much less expensive than the power lift and easier to maintenance. You have saved me a lot of trial and error time.

  • @pamelamolina5623
    @pamelamolina5623 6 лет назад +145

    Definitely sell plans or sell kits. Brilliant

    • @girlnextdoorgrooming
      @girlnextdoorgrooming 5 лет назад +12

      I would TOTALLY buy plans if they were customized to the size of my trailer.

    • @platinumemories
      @platinumemories 5 лет назад +1

      @@girlnextdoorgrooming Same here

    • @ralphjones7531
      @ralphjones7531 4 года назад +1

      I'll buy one from you!

    • @thomasgudewicz7257
      @thomasgudewicz7257 3 года назад

      The support brackets are bolted to the siding or did you drill through to the outside

    • @stephenbrecher7720
      @stephenbrecher7720 3 года назад +2

      If he does have plans I am interested in buying those plans but have a 8 1/2 by 18 trailer

  • @johndododoe1411
    @johndododoe1411 3 года назад +1

    Great mechanical solution. In the sleep position, all weight is on solid steel brackets fixed to the walls. In the up position one side of the empty bed rests on another pair of solid brackets while the other side is held up by 4 gas springs. Lowering the spring lifted section to the resting brackets only requires you to overcome some of the middle spring tension and unhooks the bed from the upper solid brackets for easy pull down with leverage against those middle springs. I wonder if the double sided rails are really needed to pull the bed off the hooks, single sided rails are obviously needed to keep the bed inside. A larger two-person version would be needed for couples, reaching deeper inside the van or shipping container.

  • @joshlindemeier2434
    @joshlindemeier2434 10 месяцев назад

    This is AWESOME and exactly what I was looking for!!!! Been casually searching for YEARS…glad this finally showed on my reels.

  • @nancyward3190
    @nancyward3190 2 года назад

    Love your lift bed. All the videos I have watched on lift beds your style is the best. Thank you

  • @posteroonie
    @posteroonie 6 лет назад +5

    Great system! Very smart design, simple and fixable yet seems to work perfectly.
    I have a 5" memory foam mattress and it only compresses an inch or two, so it takes more headroom out of my minivan that necessary. I expect that you could gain 3-4 inches of headroom above the mattress, and be just as comfortable, by going to 5" thick mattress, or even 4", instead of 8". Also, a 48" x 75" mattress is a standard size (called a short full), so by using that size you can get fitted sheets and mattress pads, and still have a mattress that's almost as big as the custom-cut one that you use.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +1

      posteroonie I thought about doing a 4" mattress but i decided to go for the 8" and I'm really glad I did l. It's sooooo comfy and in my case worth not having the extra head room. Thanks for watching

  • @ryanchristie5349
    @ryanchristie5349 6 лет назад +10

    Hell yeah! Planning out a box truck conversion. Originally planned for some kind of track system. This is way simpler/lighter once you get the geometry of the struts, etc correct.

  • @williamrafferty5732
    @williamrafferty5732 3 года назад

    You Sir, are both intelligent, inventive and generous in equal measure!
    Your system and I mean “Your” system should be within the skill set of most if not all Van dwellers, with all necessary materials being easily procured at a local level.
    Your basic system works great but there are height / power / configuration options which could easily be added in to the design making it even better!
    You could do worse than develop / patent this as a product and either make and sell your own or license it out to other mainstream manufacturers.
    I can see you getting a lot of interest and orders from the many trade fairs in the US.
    All the best, Will.

  • @markdicker2732
    @markdicker2732 6 лет назад +7

    I'm starting a van conversion this winter, I have drawn my plans and I'm ready to go , the only sticking point was the bed , not anymore! Thank you very much for sharing your absolutely brilliant invention.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +1

      mark dicker that's awesome! Good luck with your build! I'm happy to share.

  • @ScottBrian-hz1ms
    @ScottBrian-hz1ms Месяц назад

    Just buying my new trailer, Thank god for UTUBE!!!!! This is the most simple and definitely affordable way to build a nice size bed and still obtain plenty of floor for many other uses. Buy far the best design and video to go over complete build . Am using this exact design.

  • @dmcinnesbuilding
    @dmcinnesbuilding 3 года назад

    Brilliant,love the simplicity of the design, the clean lines, how much it intrudes into the van when the bed is up. and Brian Rogers is Stellar. Well Done all the praise in the comments is testament to you

  • @ernielin3614
    @ernielin3614 5 лет назад +3

    One of the best set ups and explanations I've seen in these diy vids. Thanks

  • @Merlmabase
    @Merlmabase 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you so much for sharing this, and for being clear and specific about the build. This is truly innovative, and opens up a lot of flexibility for small-quarters living. I owe you one!

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 2 года назад

    What beautiful work on this loft bed! Very nice of you to show us how you did it. I'm fascinated by loft beds, they are so clever.
    First calculation must be to determine weight load - bed frame, mattress, bedding, adults, movement effect.
    Struts have to match weight and more. Not sure how those L plates on wall can hold up so much weight - they look so small.
    Love this construction, very well done. Love the wall colors too, you are bold in your choices, so nice.
    I wonder how the Euro RVs make their loft beds. They seem to have 3 ways:
    1. Fully automatic with linear actuator.
    2. Springs and glide mechanism like a drawer on glides but vertical. This is manual.
    3. Hinged on one end to a giant hinge that swings down like a swing out basket. Manual.

  • @lpfd23
    @lpfd23 5 лет назад +6

    Brian your trailer set up is awesome. I've been watching so many different trailer/skoolie/ambulance builds to get ideas lately and have to say your setup is by far the best. wish you had more videos of the build out of the 8X16

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  5 лет назад +1

      Calvin Gadberry I'm glad you like it! I definetly pride myself on trying to be different and unique. I have a different video of an entire walk through but unfortunately I haven't had time to put together some in detail of specifics. Hopefully one day lol.

  • @petelopez4504
    @petelopez4504 Год назад

    Brian This is hands down a work of art. Your one smart Dude. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Opelspyder1
    @Opelspyder1 5 лет назад +9

    I’m about 3/4 of the way into this project. I’m going with a wider frame to fit the entire mattress, and longer just due to my trailer width. I’m not necessarily a carpenter, but I am a metal worker. Now I did use unistrut and I machined a wheel out of aluminum. I have worked the sides using just the 40lbs struts so we could make sure it worked. It would almost be worth it to buy a couple of 5-10lbs struts so they are easy to work while figuring out where the placement of stuff will be. Trial and error like you said, wish I could post some pics, but thanks for the inspiration with your video. I do some car shows in the Spring, and want to camp, but want comfort too...this is going to achieve that I feel.

    • @gabrielcoolonthedoudblepaz8390
      @gabrielcoolonthedoudblepaz8390 3 года назад +1

      Brian Rogers---
      Thank you for sharing your bed lift design!
      This is an accessible design that will allow many mobility- impaired people to use a lift bed on their own!
      I will be using it to install a queen- size bed over the dining area in my step- van/ box truck conversion.

  • @juanvdlinde
    @juanvdlinde 4 месяца назад

    By Far the best DIY option thats budget friendly.

  • @phillipbielefeld
    @phillipbielefeld 2 года назад

    This is awesome!, The only thing I would change is, Put the Couches to the end of Wall so you can make more room in Bathroom for a Sink. A Sink is a Must!! You don’t want People washing their Hands in the Kitchen . You can drop the Bed down closer to couch to give more room at top. But the clearance looks still real good! Those Cabinets are the Boom! You take Pride in your Work!

  • @jennieloyd9215
    @jennieloyd9215 2 года назад

    My goodness! You have super skills and an eye for perfection. What a craftsman you are! Thank you for sharing.

  • @BradenFranklin
    @BradenFranklin 5 лет назад +8

    Excellent detail and good history of your learning process. I agree with Pamela Molina, sell plans or kits

  • @sickunit2096
    @sickunit2096 5 лет назад +2

    This should be something sold as a kit. Hell of a design!

  • @Vigilant_Guardian
    @Vigilant_Guardian 2 года назад

    I have seen a lot none as creative and well executed ... nice build..
    thanks for sharing... 4 years ago,,,
    took me a while to find this one,,,
    but it was well worth the wait...

  • @BillyDiamond
    @BillyDiamond 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this. This is exactly what I plan to do on mine. Like you, I couldn't find much out there. So, I really appreciate you doing this video. I want to try to run two singles side by side, the opposite direction, but one platform. There will be a channel in the middle to get in and out of the beds. Instead of brackets to hold the bed in place I plan on building tall cabinets so that once it is dropped the whole unit sits on top of them. It will give enough under clearance to put a 4 wheeler too in case it can't be off-loaded if we are boondocking in a parking lot somewhere. I'm sure my concept, like yours, will come with a bit of trial and error too. Anyway, thanks again Brian ----- super appreciated!

  • @graceone100
    @graceone100 4 года назад

    I have been looking for ways to raise beds all that's out there are very expensive electric lifts. I'm 64 female and I still think I can convert my van to your specs.Its so generous of you to share.
    (AFTER I convert every measurement in into metric as I live in Australia. Thanks so much Brian ....You are a practical genius.cheers mate.xx

  • @bh7715
    @bh7715 3 года назад

    Excellent works
    This is the best design I’ve seen in the so many videos on elevated bed. Plus, the idea that sitting area just below when bed is down is excellent space saving.

  • @garyjohnson1977
    @garyjohnson1977 5 лет назад +1

    Superb idea, I'm doing the same in mine, luckily I have found 1000mm long rams that are adjustable force and the company is only ten miles from us! Good job buddy

  • @BobbityBob19
    @BobbityBob19 5 лет назад +1

    This must be the best bed idea I've seen for a camper. You a fargin genius.

  • @blueshiftministries5554
    @blueshiftministries5554 10 месяцев назад

    This was very creative and perhaps one of the best bed lifts I have seen

  • @kpd3308
    @kpd3308 11 месяцев назад

    Excellent video, where you give both the rationale and details of your design. Thank you.

  • @lass-inangeles7564
    @lass-inangeles7564 5 лет назад

    Brian, that bed is genius! All the Euro RVs have these loft beds, and not a single US maker except older Safari Trek models, make loft beds. Why not? Its the only one for me.
    I would use linear actuators instead of gas struts. Similar concept but bed slides smoothly straight down and they are more robust. Struts make me nervous. You will be adding two bodies to that structure for another 300 lbs + 170 = 470 lbs. Might be too much for gas struts.
    Thanks for a great idea and excellent build! Glad I came here.

  • @kst357
    @kst357 5 лет назад +4

    Nice! Pretty ingenious piece of engineering you came up with. We were thinking of adding a full-sized loft bed so the grandkids could come along but I was toying with the idea of making a push-button lift system using cables, pulley's, and electric window motors. If that fails I'll be back with my notepad. Adding the lights under the frame was a brilliant idea too. Well done.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  5 лет назад

      Thanks Fred! I thought about a cable system but started thinking about trying to have all the cables hidden and decided to go this direction. Good luck with your system ! Hope to see it on RUclips

    • @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath
      @GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath 3 года назад +1

      As in electric window motors for automobiles?

  • @nojnoj3069
    @nojnoj3069 6 лет назад +3

    Brian Rogers. This is a very well thought out and extremely well built camper/trailer. I hope you are very pleased with yourself...?.....You should be. Well done.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks! I am very happy with how it turned out. Can't wait for the next build. I love building these

  • @sixfigs9391
    @sixfigs9391 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful. There is a company that makes the same thing but its quite expensive. Thanks for the video so much!

  • @eduardoprats
    @eduardoprats Год назад +1

    Ingenious!!! Great job.

  • @noelstevens6190
    @noelstevens6190 2 года назад

    This is exactly what I've been looking for. No need for complicated solutions with motors. Great work and thanks for sharing.

  • @patrickmball
    @patrickmball 4 года назад

    This is the best compact bed design I've seen. The best.

  • @OgdenM
    @OgdenM 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you! I saw a video of a pro custom conversion using liftsupports and was like, "hmm, interesting, but HAS to be expensive". The I started researching pulley and cable systems and just ugh. So many issues with them. I didn't realize how inexpensive liftsupports are! I'd personally probably make my bed go down lower when it is bed mode though because I want to be able to sit up in bed. You should be able to lower the bottom brackets to the couch tops. (Or even make the couch tops be the place where the bed rests). The liftsupports should pivot to be able to go down as well I think. (And there would be no weight on them since the bed is resting on the couch top.) All told, it looks like all the pulley and the lift system would end up costing about the same amount of money. But, the lift is SO much easier to move around. The bed and seating area is one of the biggest things I've worried about with living in a van. I don't want to have to deal with the typical camper bed/seating&table setup w/ cushions&moving a table&stripping a bed every day. You could ALSO add a tabletop that is slightly lower then the lowest point of the bed and not have to worry about moving it out of the way every day.

  • @parsia1363
    @parsia1363 6 лет назад +4

    Hey man you are absolutely a genius! That right there is ingenuity to the max. God bless you and I hope to see more ideas and projects from you soon brother, keep it up

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад

      parsia1363 Well thank you! There will definetly be more to come!

  • @johnhodg8400
    @johnhodg8400 6 лет назад +3

    I still marvel at your work. Very well done. I keep going over this. simply amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @NPAMike
    @NPAMike 4 года назад +1

    One of the nicest bed systems i ever saw. Hope you patented before a RV company steals it. I'd be curious if you could make the bed box a little bigger bigger for clothing storage under the mattress.

  • @shawnstone2892
    @shawnstone2892 Год назад

    Thank you for this. I have a Motorhome and have been wanting to put a bunk bed above the driver and passenger front drivers seats. The ones I have found were so complicated and looked very questionable as far as safety goes. This is simple and safe. Also love the he pot lights you added into the bottom.

  • @Septima68
    @Septima68 6 лет назад +23

    I liked the video and your design . I would like to mention as an alternative to the custom made channel and wheel you can buy a similar product called "Unistrut" off the shelf and save yourself some fab time. They even sell wheels / rollers that ride in the Unistrut channel. I think you did a great job .

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +11

      Septima Parrish WOW I had no clue they had wheels for unistrut. I just googled it and ya that should work as long as the bolt thats holds them to the bed frame allows the wheels to swivel so they stay parallel to the track as it goes up and down. Thank you so much for this info . It would definetly save a lot of time.

    • @johnhodg8400
      @johnhodg8400 6 лет назад +1

      but they are expensive. !!!!!

    • @280zone
      @280zone 6 лет назад +1

      I had also came up with the unistrut option but then saw the prices and is was way too much (I was looking for 10 foot sections for a little bit different design). Then looked on ebay and found reasonable prices on 4'-5' lengths.

    • @TheSimfixer
      @TheSimfixer 5 лет назад +5

      How about garage door track?

    • @sdc5683
      @sdc5683 5 лет назад +8

      @@TheSimfixer This is exactly what I was thinking with the garage door wheels that fit perfect in the track. Very inexpensive and less work.

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower 5 лет назад +1

    you did an excellent job my friend. There were a million little problems to work through to make that a finished product

  • @Geekchica
    @Geekchica 3 года назад

    Excellent concept and explanation! Great job. Please use a flashlight, phone light, anything, to illuminate the dark areas where we’re supposed to “see”, i.e., at 5:27 you are describing the wheel riding the inside channel of the black frame. The camera is adjusting to the increased illumination of the cloudy sky, NOT the dark bed channel! Thanks for sharing your great idea for a bed without a hydraulic lift.

  • @paulstanley6403
    @paulstanley6403 5 лет назад

    Ingenious, storing the bed at the ceiling. Your design allows a large bed but the bed is completely out of the way when not needed.
    Suggestion: It might be possible to use garage door tracks with their associated guide wheels in place of the heavy channel iron. The garage tracks are thin aluminum. Your camper tracks don't support the weight of the bed so it might work and save some weight.

  • @sandrafromtexas1957
    @sandrafromtexas1957 Год назад

    LOVE your design!!! Love that it is manual lift and lower!!! Thank you for sharing

  • @PinkFirePinkFire
    @PinkFirePinkFire 2 года назад

    Brian, it's really generous of you to take the time to give us all the details! Especially the exact measurements!

  • @powwowowo
    @powwowowo 4 года назад

    This is perfect! I really dont know why people want to make an electric bedlift this is way simpler and easy to use.

  • @dalefrancis6787
    @dalefrancis6787 4 года назад

    Helps me look at a different way to put my bed up off the floor to put my motorcycle under Neath. Thanks for relighting the light bulb in my head.

  • @tillygraham1572
    @tillygraham1572 5 лет назад +2

    The best bed build I've ever seen ! Amazing design and build , fantastic job !!!

  • @Jchathe
    @Jchathe 5 лет назад

    Not just brilliantly functional but very clean lines and elegant. A thing of beauty! Thanks for posting 🙏💖

  • @CITAP1
    @CITAP1 6 лет назад +1

    Heck of a good idea, nicely implemented! Only thing to change would be locating the ceiling fan where it's not blocked when the bed is in the up position.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад

      Thanks! I actually have a fan in the bathroom as well that can be tunred on. And i do like having control of the switch while laying in bed at night lol. But definetly all just a matter of opinion. Thanks for watching!

  • @stearman
    @stearman 5 лет назад

    I bought one of these mattresses after seeing this video for my hunting shack. It almost made me want to live there full time. Really comfortable and easily better than the $1500 mattress on my bed at home.

  • @280zone
    @280zone 6 лет назад +1

    Again, awesome design and through description. This will help a lot of people, myself included, thanks for taking the time to put this video together.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад

      280zone I'm really glad it was helpful I'm happy to share with everyone.

  • @DaDavidVids
    @DaDavidVids 3 года назад +1

    Any updates? After two years yours is still one of the best I've found

  • @abuubaydullah1
    @abuubaydullah1 6 лет назад +6

    This is a lot better than cable and motor idea give yourself a pat on the back for working this out .

  • @jimihendrix8535
    @jimihendrix8535 Год назад

    Great job and nice design. I think I have seen that used on other builds, but you seem to have done it better. The only thing I don't like about the design is that it does not drop the bed down closer to the floor. I guess the shocks don't have the travel. I want the bed to go the ceiling and then down to about 2 feet off the floor for much easier entry. I am still looking for that design and I want manual -- not anything powered. The track system seems to be part of it.

  • @johnnyairstream5092
    @johnnyairstream5092 4 года назад

    Uhhh-mazing!!! Long list of advantages: lighter weight than HappiJac, maybe less maintenance than HappiJac, much faster setup than HappiJac, much less expensive than HappiJac, stronger than HappiJac given hard mounting points. Only disadvantages I can think of is less in-use adjustment (no big deal if built right), and the challenge of all the construction trial and error for each individual application (again no big deal after it’s all over). This video will be going in my “All Time Favorites” file. Very well done!!

  • @Stormsteed
    @Stormsteed 3 года назад

    Very clever. And I’m impressed with how much you’ve been able to keep the weight down. Well done!

  • @maninthesong2002
    @maninthesong2002 5 лет назад

    this is the best of the best bed lift system on youtube!! no electricity, very smart!!

  • @hmmagnusson
    @hmmagnusson 6 лет назад +2

    Very nice. Finally a raisable bed design I like.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад

      Helgi Magnusson im glad you like it. I'm definitely happy with how it turned out

  • @robertjakubowicz3265
    @robertjakubowicz3265 6 лет назад +7

    Amazing design! Wold love to see a tutorial on the hole build.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +4

      I'll be sure to do so Robert as soon as i can Thanks for watching!

  • @ScubaSteveCanada
    @ScubaSteveCanada 6 лет назад +2

    Excellent design … easy to maintain, no belts or cables to jam or twist & no motors.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +1

      Scubastevee62 that's exactly what I thought. Thanks for watching

  • @benhudman9204
    @benhudman9204 5 лет назад

    I like the kitchen and bathroom. Hauling space is awesome.

  • @FrogDaddy138
    @FrogDaddy138 6 лет назад +4

    Great Job Brian. I love your innovation. Adapt and overcome! Thank you for posting this vid.

  • @donnathomas3977
    @donnathomas3977 Год назад

    Thank you for explaining this so well. I’ve done quite a bit of trial and error in my trailer, but it is time for me to go with a proven success-and your setup seems like something I will actually be able to do.

  • @alphagrendel
    @alphagrendel 4 года назад +1

    Great video and super helpful for those of us looking to do the same thing. Love how elegant and simple the design is.

  • @michelleh5727
    @michelleh5727 6 лет назад +2

    Oh wow best bed system I've seen yet!! I want this set up in my future van build!

  • @mrmalbigpond
    @mrmalbigpond 6 лет назад +3

    Absolute genius Brian. Congratulations! I take it the bed height when down was designed to allow for the height of your toys to stay in when sleeping? This is one of my requirements I’ve got to meet, so - fantastic!

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +2

      Mal Smith well thank you! . And yes my 4 wheeler would fit under the bed when down except for..... my fold up bemches have to be down. In order for the bed to co e down all the way. They over lap a little bit. If i had a longer trailer i would have no problem. But if you don't have fold up couch/beds like I do then it shouldn't be a problem.

  • @charlieannechatfield2505
    @charlieannechatfield2505 6 лет назад +3

    Absolutely amazing - excellent solution for cargo conversions

  • @danielwyrick4726
    @danielwyrick4726 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome build, and thank you for explaining everything into detail, including measurements!

  • @michaelalvarado597
    @michaelalvarado597 6 лет назад +1

    A very crafty piece of engineering. AND....we got a lot of tips on pressure rods.

  • @hungpham
    @hungpham 6 лет назад +1

    Super clever design! Wow - it's the best lift bed system I've seen. More complicated to build though. I'd put a longer support bracket in the front in case someone accidentally lift the rear before the front. Thanks for posting a video on this.

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +1

      Hung Pham thanks! Ya you don't want to move the bed in the reverse step. A longer bracket is a really good idea but it would interfere with the shock though. Thanks for your thoughts on it!

    • @Brianrogers86
      @Brianrogers86  6 лет назад +1

      I just had an idea though ..! I could weld a tab on the back of the bracket that wouldn't allow the bed frame to slide past it . Thanks again! Many minds make great work!

    • @hungpham
      @hungpham 6 лет назад +1

      Great idea. I know it's very time consuming, but I hope to see more instructional videos from you. Amazing quality!

  • @kaylinmaron8662
    @kaylinmaron8662 5 лет назад

    so if i wanted to access the bed from inside the trailer without needing the back doors open, i would just have to move the tract more in a little !! this is amazing been looking for an open concept cargo trailer and this is perfect, gonna build a twin size deep sofabed vertical to the bed

  • @norriscoleman3141
    @norriscoleman3141 6 лет назад +1

    great bed hack for Van/RV. Calculations a little confusing but it is a Great Build.

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 3 года назад

    I love the this idea, so simple to understand and elegant in use, with the added advantage that you can still use the trailer to haul large gear under it, without having to dismantle the bed every time.
    I’ve got a couple of suggestions;
    1. Most people put ventilation holes in the mattress support to let it breathe and stop mould growth, especially as it is stored touching the ceiling. It may not be an issue if it’s not used as a permanent dwelling but may be worth considering.
    2. Having the bed down when driving would lower the centre of gravity and be slightly safer in an emergency situation. The other advantage is that it would allow the mattress to air out while you drive.
    3. Built in bench seating either side would give you a nice seating area and the bed could rest on the backs of them instead of on the angle iron.

  • @susanboggs1612
    @susanboggs1612 3 года назад

    I love the blue walls!

  • @daniellizotte5285
    @daniellizotte5285 2 года назад

    Very cool design and looks great and much easier than others I've seen thx

  • @lesliehunter1823
    @lesliehunter1823 2 года назад

    Write up detailed instructions and sell them to people like me. Your solution for the raised bed is so elegant when compared to happy jack or actuators. Like the other fellow said: patent!

  • @QImpact
    @QImpact 5 лет назад +1

    Very informative video, especially on how you figured out and mounted the support struts. The only problem I foresee, especially in colder weather, is the melamine base for the mattress. I expect you will get a lot of trapped moisture in there. Much better to put in some slats to provide ventilation.