THAT’s exactly what I want! …but with the hinges folding both ways, in order for the bed to become a sofa looking inside of the van, as well as outside of the van to enjoy the view when the back doors are open…
@@dave-watsonGive it both rear and forward facing seats when in the 'sitting' configuration, I think you'd be on to a winner, Dave. I'm monitoring this for my wee Suzi Carry van. Great job m8y👍
Dave well done, what a great tutorial video on how to actually make something extremely useful, this will save ppl hundreds on a metal one, brilliant & thank you for taking the time to record & edit this gift for us👍
Very professional and easy to follow explanation, started making my own version yesterday after watching this video a couple of times ……. Thankyou for taking the time and effort to film much appreciated…
Thanks a lot....good luck with the build...I have a MKII which uses 12mm ply instead of the wooden slats....makes the whole thing a lot easier and stronger.
I have watched many vids on this subject.Although I have gleaned some useful info from several of them, your vid is by far the best.I am a retired handyman scouser living in the US .Because I have several cedar panels salvaged from discarded wardrobes, I am going to jig saw the platform pieces out of them.The rest of the build will duplicate yours.Many thanks.
super! This thing has a real everyday usage as bed for guests. We don`t have much space. Building something just to use it a couple of times during vacation and tell your wife it`s so super and you`ll use it so often and in the end... we know such stories... 😆. But I really like such version, super! I want to make kind of a camping box with such a bed to be used as a "real" bed as well.
I recent saw a video about Kreg pocket hole Joinery do's & donts I one of the important things was if you see part of the small Pilot hole once you have drilled the pockets It basically means you haven't adjusted the depth collar on the drill bit properly. Something I hadn't necessarily realised even though I am fairly familiar with pocket holes! ... Very clear & informative video though!.... Thanks!.... Marcus...
Awesome video with good explanations on construction. I’d like to try out your design because of its weight and functionality. Well done Dave cheers m8😊
Very nice design. If I was making it, perhaps I would go for plywood bed bases rather screwed and glued slats as it would be much more durable, especially if a heavy person sat on an overhanging corner joint? Very nice clip and design. Thank you for sharing your idea with us.
Excellent video Dave. A really sound lightweight structure which can be further customised as needed. Just came across this and although from your very clear drawings it was straightforward to see how it works, seeing your manufacture with some design changes on the way, was a delight. Thank you!
Nice video! 2 Suggestions, if you don't mind! 1st I think it should be better for the overall comfort if you put your slats left to right instead of front to back of the vehicle. 2nd I think you should simply put Ikea slat bed base instead of making it! I hope you to make and sold as many as you want! Have a nice day!
Hi Thanks for watching. Yes the slats could go left to right or either way, once the foam cushions are on either would do. Also I looked into the ikea bed slats but the wood was a bit thin to screw to the main frame.
Hi, Glad you liked the video, the plans are there if anyone wants to take a screenshot and use them. I do make sell the beds but I can only do local pick up.
@@kyledale201 Hi Kyle, I've just made one for a Mk7 transit, so I'm sure I could make one to fit. I am selling them on ebay for £325. But dealing direct I can cut the ebay fees off and do one for £290.00. Let me know if you want to go ahead with it and I will send you my email address so we can sort out the details. Thanks.
Love watching your videos Dave, very informative and interesting. Watched many van build blogs and by far yours are the best. Keep posting. I would definitely buy a flat packed bed from you.
Thanks a lot, I have started on a new van and I will be posting video of the conversion work soon. Also I did decide to start manufacturing the Wooden Rock and Roll Beds. and I can make them as a two part flat pack. If your interested let me know. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Really appreciate that you actually demonstrate enough of the process of creating the various parts of the vans you build. It will hopefully come in handy one day for the likes of myself who wouldn’t know one end of a screwdriver from the other 😂.
So glad to see you back on air Dave, Great informative video! Me and Meghan are loving the transformation you did to my Transit connect, (Mr M we call it} I wish my first rock and roll bed was as simple and light as yours, I might have kept it. May be in touch soon for a few tweaks to my camper. Keep it up mate, loving your vids!
Hi Chris, Good to hear for you, hope you are doing well. Good to hear you are enjoying the van. I'm in the process of doing another vivaro and I've got a few more videos to post on that conversion soon. And yes, in your other comment you mentioned the walking videos, I have some trips planned and I thought I might do some bike rides too. Anyway, good to hear from you, take care. Dave
Hi Jason, I think I could make one to fit in a caddy. I would just need to get some dimensions from you. Drop me an email at mrdwatsong@gmail.com and we can discuss it.
Thanks Dean, Its good to be back, well done on getting your van done. I'm starting another conversion soon. So lots more videos to come Thanks for watching.
This is great! I've been experimenting on a bed setup for my ford transit connect and would love to try out this design, albeit at a much reduced width for a single bed.
@@dave-watson I'm incompetent with any kind of wood work but i might risk trying to make one with sheets of ply and probably a few elastic bands and the odd blob of chewing gum ha ha looking forward to seeing it in the completed van. thanks you for being so inspiring and keep up the great job 👍
Friend of mine has asked me to help convert his transit custom into a family camper/day van. This rock n' roll bed will be ideal for what he has in mind. I'll have to make it as a 'full width' and the base frame will need to be taller to accommodate the 'downstairs' beds for the little 'uns, but there's no reason it can't be adpted to suit...maybe a couple of additional braces/crossmembers to account for the extra height. Thanks for sharing your project and explaining the process in such an east-to-understand format.
Dave, Love the design and weight! What about a storage drawer in the lower frame unit? Also, I think your bolts would be better replaced with a sliding lock going into a hole in the floor! :)
Hi Dave - this is fabulous and looks ideal for our Vito conversion - dimensions are right too! You mention possibly making to order - is that possible? Cheers Paul
Hi Sandra, Glad you are enjoying the videos. I do make the beds for sale but I can only do "local pick up" as a couple I have sent by courier have arrived damaged. The postage was £35.00 so if you are in traveling distance of NE33 let me know and I will be able to make a bed to fit the SWB trafic. Thanks for watching.
Beautiful work. I was wondering if when you make the bed into a couch, it looks like the seat extends to the side unsupported. Is the frame strong enough if someone sits on that unsupported end of the couch seat.
Hi dave great video i am nearly there with the build but cannot find any 800mm runners without them being around 60-80 pound I have found 750 for 12 pound would that suffice many thanks
Hi, Yes I used the 750mm ones after making a couple with the 800s. But I had to alter the length of the seat section so the bed would still fold out properly.
Hi, I'm working on a flatpack idea for the bed so I can deliver them easier. I think the primastar is the same van as the Vivaro and Trafic so one the same as the one in the video should fit. If you would like to discuss it further please email me mrdavewatsong@gmail.com Thanks
Dave, when you pull it out at 18,20. would it not be worth putting a rail on the bottom, for extra strength for the uprights. I may use your vid for my next vans bed frame. cheers Paul.
Hi Paul, I've found the uprights to be okay but I have made a MKII and I use 12mm ply instead of all of the slatts for the seat etc. it makes the whole thing much stronger.....and less work.
I managed to find a set of cabinet drawer sliders 34" (863.6 mm). I know that's longer than 800mm, but I'm not the bank and have unlimited finances. I'm still going to build this rock & roll bed. Now the next hurdle is getting 2" x 3" wood pieces to build the other parts of the foundation.
hi Dave great video. Have you decided to start making these yet ?. i would be very interested to know if you could give me a price for one to fit in a v w crafter . I don't have the room to build one or time . regards allan
Hi dave have you decided to market the rocknroll bed? I'm on the verge of buying a swb vivaro and looking for ideas and im interested in the bed you made, more of in 18mm ply though... Many thanks.. Dave
How do you propose the mattress to operate? Will the three sections somehow be attached to each other? If not, what will hold the section at the door end in place to stop it falling down the back? Extremely nice job by the way.
Hi, Yes the foam is cut into 3 sections and in the MKII R&R bed I put a thin shelf on the bottom of the back section for the foam to sit on while the bed is in the seating position.......seems to work well. Thanks.
Hi Dave, Great video. Just wondering if you have the dimensions for a full size double bed. I presume the length would be very similar just the width being different as the mattress would be 135cm wide? Thanks again for a really informative and detailed video.
Hi, Yes I do make them for sale...a slightly different design with ply boards instead of the slatts....email me at mrdwatsong@gmail.com if you are interested.
Great job, I’m seriously thinking of getting a vivaro, as my next van, I currently have a VW T4, that was already converted when we got it 7 years ago, but now I need a daily van / car / camper, one ring to rule them all kind of thing, really want to convert my own as I know what works and what doesn’t work for us now, can you sleep width ways in the back of the van ? I am 5ft 8” small and missus is 5ft, so I think as width ways bed would be better for us, then we can leave it down if we have the awning with us, or put the bed up and have the sofa if we are just vanning it
Thanks a lot....the vivaro is just over 5" wide and once you get insulation and panels on it would be a bit tight I think. But the R&R bed is a good solution 6" long and folds away real easy.
Really like the design concept but I've been struggling to transfer this to my medium sized van - Expert/Dispatch/Proace size which really only have a workable floor space of around 213cm x 126cm roughly. For this length the bed frame would always be restricting the side door entrance I'd have to step over and with utility units on opposite side, I'd have to step outside van each time to fully extend bed. Not ideal in bad weather. I can only think of some kind of an extension ?
This is just what I have been looking for to build a bed in my kia pegio van where are you situated what country I'm in central coast Australia Australia
Dave that is brilliant and exactly what I’m after. I also think you can put a draw u der it for clothes. I have no skills what do ever and I’m inspired to give that a go. Do you provide plans that I can Jerry rig to my van and I’m happy to pay. Happy to buy one from you absolutely, but I’m in Australia. So could you do it as a kit? To minimise costs
Hi, I did try sending a couple with a courier but they arrived damaged and it would cost a fortune to send one to Australia. I don't have plans in PDF form but you could take a screenshot of the plans on the video. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Hi Dave - this is fabulous and looks ideal for our Vito compact conversion - dimensions are right too! You mention possibly making to order - in which i would definitely be interested! Would that be possible? Cheers Paul
Finally, a video that actually explains how to do the thing.
Hi, I too watch a lot of youtube videos that miss out the most important parts of the explanation. My quest is to remedy that. Thanks for watching.
THAT’s exactly what I want! …but with the hinges folding both ways, in order for the bed to become a sofa looking inside of the van, as well as outside of the van to enjoy the view when the back doors are open…
Yes you could put different hinges on. I'm working on the MkII. Coming soon.
@@dave-watsonGive it both rear and forward facing seats when in the 'sitting' configuration, I think you'd be on to a winner, Dave. I'm monitoring this for my wee Suzi Carry van. Great job m8y👍
Loved the video. Even an amateur like me could grasp the concept. No fuss, straight forward, delivery
Thanks a lot.
Sir, you are nothing short of Genius, love your design.
Many thanks...a very simple design and it works really well.
This is truly amazing and thank you so much for helping by giving the measurements and step-by-step guide! This is a true gift! Thank you!
Hi, I'm glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Dave well done, what a great tutorial video on how to actually make something extremely useful, this will save ppl hundreds on a metal one, brilliant & thank you for taking the time to record & edit this gift for us👍
Beautiful craftsmanship
Thanks vey much
This was real craftsmanship, thanks for putting the extra time into fliming and uploading it, much appreciated, greetings from 🇸🇪 Sweden
Thanks a lot, Hope the video is helpful, thanks for watching.
What a good video. A good clear explanation, and drawings too.
Thanks a lot.
Very professional and easy to follow explanation, started making my own version yesterday after watching this video a couple of times ……. Thankyou for taking the time and effort to film much appreciated…
My pleasure, hope your build works out well.
Great video! Thanks so much for posting this. Definitely going to attempt a build and this helps a lot.
Thanks a lot....good luck with the build...I have a MKII which uses 12mm ply instead of the wooden slats....makes the whole thing a lot easier and stronger.
Good to have another video Dave , a clever design, and build .
Thanks a lot John, the van conversion is coming soon.
Really awesome job Dave. Will be attempting this myself. Great in depth instructions. Thanks mate and brilliant job.
Thanks a lot...good luck with your build.
I have watched many vids on this subject.Although I have gleaned some useful info from several of them, your vid is by far the best.I am a retired handyman scouser living in the US .Because I have several cedar panels salvaged from discarded wardrobes, I am going to jig saw the platform pieces out of them.The rest of the build will duplicate yours.Many thanks.
Thanks a lot, hope your build works out well.
Sehr cooler Typ; danke Dave für die kreative Umsetzung lg aus Österreich lg Peter
Absolute hero, great stuff, these videos take ages to make too!
Many thanks.
super! This thing has a real everyday usage as bed for guests.
We don`t have much space. Building something just to use it a couple of times during vacation and tell your wife it`s so super and you`ll use it so often and in the end... we know such stories... 😆.
But I really like such version, super! I want to make kind of a camping box with such a bed to be used as a "real" bed as well.
Thanks from Florida, US!
My pleasure. Thanks for watching.
I recent saw a video about Kreg pocket hole Joinery do's & donts I one of the important things was if you see part of the small Pilot hole once you have drilled the pockets It basically means you haven't adjusted the depth collar on the drill bit properly. Something I hadn't necessarily realised even though I am fairly familiar with pocket holes! ... Very clear & informative video though!.... Thanks!.... Marcus...
Awesome job!! Thanks for the detailed tutorial
My Pleasure....Thanks for watching.
You are a very talented craftsman well done
Thanks Sue
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing!
Awesome video with good explanations on construction. I’d like to try out your design because of its weight and functionality. Well done Dave cheers m8😊
Thanks a lot....I made a MKII with ply seat/bed....much easier to build.
Very nice design. If I was making it, perhaps I would go for plywood bed bases rather screwed and glued slats as it would be much more durable, especially if a heavy person sat on an overhanging corner joint? Very nice clip and design. Thank you for sharing your idea with us.
Thanks....I made a MKII and it has ply boards instead of the slatts. Much stronger and easier to make.
Excellent video Dave. A really sound lightweight structure which can be further customised as needed. Just came across this and although from your very clear drawings it was straightforward to see how it works, seeing your manufacture with some design changes on the way, was a delight. Thank you!
Many thanks....I've made a couple more changes for the MKII...even easier to make.
A fellow northern genius excellent design again fella keep sharing that knowledge priceless mate
Thanks very much, This was a great little project and I think it worked out real well
Ah! Exactly what I neeed but many countries away!! Thank you, dear sir, for the video.. ❤
Hi, Thanks for watching hope the video is useful for you.
Nice video!
2 Suggestions, if you don't mind!
1st I think it should be better for the overall comfort if you put your slats left to right instead of front to back of the vehicle.
2nd I think you should simply put Ikea slat bed base instead of making it!
I hope you to make and sold as many as you want!
Have a nice day!
Hi Thanks for watching. Yes the slats could go left to right or either way, once the foam cushions are on either would do. Also I looked into the ikea bed slats but the wood was a bit thin to screw to the main frame.
Thank you for detail explaination....
My pleasure....thanks for watching.
I found my ideal van sofa/bed!! Finally! Thank you so much! I will make it for sure :) Hello from Croatia
Thanks Dave am in maidenhead
So a bit far
Love the channel
Kev
Great job and thoroughly likeable bloke
Thanks a lot.
Brilliantly done. From Australia, cheers.
Thanks a lot and thanks for watching.
eline sağlık Dave. Gerçekten çok güzel ve anlaşılır bir anlatım daha da güzelleştirdi. Hello from Türkiye
teşekkür ederim
Brilliant thanks
My pleasure.
Great video - shows all I needed to know and will now make my own, thanks Dave
Hi Good luck with the build, glad the video helped. Thanks
Great work, will look forward to seeing the finished interior
Hi, Yes I'm planning the van interior now and I will get some more videos up when I get started with it. Thanks for watching.
Great design, great explanation! You rock! Heaps of best wishes to you and yours!!!
Thanks very much.
Thanks for that Dave really well explained and made you should also sell the plans
Hi, Glad you liked the video, the plans are there if anyone wants to take a screenshot and use them. I do make sell the beds but I can only do local pick up.
Brilliant, Dave!
Thanks a lot
What a lovely piece of work that Dave hope your keeping well and I've been waiting for another video I really do enjoy watching them cheers
Thanks Kyle, it was a great project to do and soon I will get onto fitting out he whole van, so loads more videos to come.
@@dave-watson I'd be interested in one of them beds I'm only in tesside so not far from you bud
@@kyledale201 Hi Kyle, I can make one for you if you want one. What type of van would it be going in?
Hi Dave I've got a mk6 ford transit jumbo sorry it's abit late on reply bud
@@kyledale201 Hi Kyle, I've just made one for a Mk7 transit, so I'm sure I could make one to fit. I am selling them on ebay for £325. But dealing direct I can cut the ebay fees off and do one for £290.00. Let me know if you want to go ahead with it and I will send you my email address so we can sort out the details. Thanks.
Amazing job, im copying your design, thankyou so much for this! Im a bit excited
Hi, Thanks a lot and I'm glad to hear the video has been inspirational. Good luck with your build and thanks for watching.
Love watching your videos Dave, very informative and interesting. Watched many van build blogs and by far yours are the best. Keep posting. I would definitely buy a flat packed bed from you.
Thanks a lot, I have started on a new van and I will be posting video of the conversion work soon. Also I did decide to start manufacturing the Wooden Rock and Roll Beds. and I can make them as a two part flat pack. If your interested let me know. Thanks for watching.
nice job, thank you
My pleasure....Thanks for watching.
Would love one for a Vw transporter t5.1!
They would fit in a T5
Would you be willing to share your plans with me so i can make one please? Thanks
@@georgelatham9336 I don't have a digital copy....but you could take a screenshot
Nice job, easy to understand.
Thanks a lot.
Great video. Really appreciate that you actually demonstrate enough of the process of creating the various parts of the vans you build. It will hopefully come in handy one day for the likes of myself who wouldn’t know one end of a screwdriver from the other 😂.
Thanks neil, loads more van builds to come.
So glad to see you back on air Dave, Great informative video! Me and Meghan are loving the transformation you did to my Transit connect, (Mr M we call it} I wish my first rock and roll bed was as simple and light as yours, I might have kept it. May be in touch soon for a few tweaks to my camper. Keep it up mate, loving your vids!
Hi Chris, Good to hear for you, hope you are doing well. Good to hear you are enjoying the van. I'm in the process of doing another vivaro and I've got a few more videos to post on that conversion soon. And yes, in your other comment you mentioned the walking videos, I have some trips planned and I thought I might do some bike rides too. Anyway, good to hear from you, take care. Dave
Very nice job!
Thanks a lot.
Great job and it made me subscribe 😀, looking forwatd to seeing it complete with matress ect and the finished camper.
There is a van tour of this one. ruclips.net/video/2DVnD9dSa-0/видео.html
@@dave-watson yes I saw later, great job looks fantastic.
This is brilliant dave. I would take one in a heartbeat if you made one for vw caddy swb.
Hi Jason, I think I could make one to fit in a caddy. I would just need to get some dimensions from you. Drop me an email at mrdwatsong@gmail.com and we can discuss it.
great job Dave well made !!
Thanks a lot Sam.
Delighted to see you back, Dave. Love all the van videos since you started them. Just finished my 2008 MWB sprinter.
Thanks Dean, Its good to be back, well done on getting your van done. I'm starting another conversion soon. So lots more videos to come Thanks for watching.
fabulous work i love it.. thanks for sharing
My pleasure, more van builds to come soon.
This is great! I've been experimenting on a bed setup for my ford transit connect and would love to try out this design, albeit at a much reduced width for a single bed.
Yes you should be able to make one for the connect, just make it a bit thinner. Thanks for watching.
Awesome love it
Chevy express extended. How much for plans?
Thanks very much. It was a great project.
Wow amazing nice to a video how to make one fancy making me one 👍
Thanks......I do make them for sale...send me an email if your interested. mrdwatsong@gmail.com
very informative
Thanks a lot and thanks for watching.
brilliant video and idea. looks amazing and lots of room for storage underneath.
Hi Steve, thanks a lot, I think the design worked out well.....just need to get the upholstery on, that might be the next video.
@@dave-watson I'm incompetent with any kind of wood work but i might risk trying to make one with sheets of ply and probably a few elastic bands and the odd blob of chewing gum ha ha looking forward to seeing it in the completed van. thanks you for being so inspiring and keep up the great job 👍
شكرا لك اخي العزيز ❤
My pleasure.
Verry good idia sir❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊
Thanks a lot.
Fantastic ,good idea.
Thanks a lot and thanks for watching.
Friend of mine has asked me to help convert his transit custom into a family camper/day van. This rock n' roll bed will be ideal for what he has in mind. I'll have to make it as a 'full width' and the base frame will need to be taller to accommodate the 'downstairs' beds for the little 'uns, but there's no reason it can't be adpted to suit...maybe a couple of additional braces/crossmembers to account for the extra height. Thanks for sharing your project and explaining the process in such an east-to-understand format.
Thanks for watching Billy, I'm glad the video has been helpful and good luck with the conversion project.
Brilliant video
Thanks a lot Andy.
Id love to cone and spend a day with you doing woodwork.
Just look like a top top man
Proper job
Great work
Congrats
Thanks a lot
Nice good job
Thanks a lot.
Dave, Love the design and weight! What about a storage drawer in the lower frame unit? Also, I think your bolts would be better replaced with a sliding lock going into a hole in the floor! :)
Thanks a lot....yes it could have a door fitted to the front or a drawer, either would work. But I like the bolts...simple and effective.
Very nice! Well done my friend!
Thanks William
Fantastic!
Thanks a lot
Great idea, perfect for the van I'm converting. Thanks for the plans!
No problem Donna. I do like to share these ideas and I hope your van build works out well. Thanks for watching
Hi Dave. Love the videos! Out of interest do you create the beds on request?
Thanks, I do make the R&R beds for others. email me if your interested mrdwatsong@gmail.com
What a great idea, Dave! Do you mind sharing your complete parts list and measurements of your build? Thanks!
Hi, I don't have a list of parts but if you take a screen shot of the plans for the bed it will give you the measurements I used. Hope that helps.
Great build. Would do please send me also the picture with your measurements Im will be using in a transit custom.
Many thanks
Andy
Hi Dave - this is fabulous and looks ideal for our Vito conversion - dimensions are right too! You mention possibly making to order - is that possible? Cheers Paul
Would definitely be interested if you could make one for a swb vwt6 ,maybe a full width version?????
Hi. I could make one for the T6, but right now I can only do local pickup as I have had some broken in transit.
if you were to start making these would be very interested.I have a transit Custom
Hi, I do make them for sale and I can make one for a transit custom. Email me if you would like to discuss.
mrdwatsong@gmail.com
Thanks
Love watching your videos,, love to buy one for my Renault traffic swb if you can make one , sandra
Hi Sandra, Glad you are enjoying the videos. I do make the beds for sale but I can only do "local pick up" as a couple I have sent by courier have arrived damaged. The postage was £35.00 so if you are in traveling distance of NE33 let me know and I will be able to make a bed to fit the SWB trafic. Thanks for watching.
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Beautiful work. I was wondering if when you make the bed into a couch, it looks like the seat extends to the side unsupported. Is the frame strong enough if someone sits on that unsupported end of the couch seat.
Thanks....I now have a MkII version which has ply boards instead of the slatts.
Hi dave great video i am nearly there with the build but cannot find any 800mm runners without them being around 60-80 pound I have found 750 for 12 pound would that suffice
many thanks
Hi, Yes I used the 750mm ones after making a couple with the 800s. But I had to alter the length of the seat section so the bed would still fold out properly.
Amazing, so helpful! could you tell me what youve used to clip the back of the seat in place?
Hi, There are a couple of pegs (bolts) through the sliding leg and into the frame leg and that keeps it in place when driving.
Would definitely be interested if you do start making them for Nissan primastar
Hi, I'm working on a flatpack idea for the bed so I can deliver them easier. I think the primastar is the same van as the Vivaro and Trafic so one the same as the one in the video should fit. If you would like to discuss it further please email me mrdavewatsong@gmail.com Thanks
That’s absolutely awesome!
Thanks a lot. I put one of these in a van I built earlier in the year it works great and is really light weight in the van.
Amazing thank you
Thanks, hope you find the video helpful.
Fantastic Dave. Can you do me one for my 71 VW please?😁
Hi, I can make one to fit but I can only do local pick up. If your not to far away from NE33 let me know and I will get some measurements from you.
What is the length of the slide? You said “80 mil” … I think that’s the width? Thanks so much for the excellent design & how-to instructions!
Hi....I was using 800mm but I changed them to 750mm....which makes the seat a little more shallow.
@@dave-watson thanks so much for the quick response 😀
800
👍 a very good video...
Thanks a lot.
Dave, when you pull it out at 18,20. would it not be worth putting a rail on the bottom, for extra strength for the uprights. I may use your vid for my next vans bed frame. cheers Paul.
Hi Paul, I've found the uprights to be okay but I have made a MKII and I use 12mm ply instead of all of the slatts for the seat etc. it makes the whole thing much stronger.....and less work.
Absolutely superb video, about to embark on the build. Can you recommend where to get decent runners. Thanks again!
Thanks a lot. I got the runners off ebay, "750mm ball bearing drawer runners". Good luck with the build and thanks for watching.
I managed to find a set of cabinet drawer sliders 34" (863.6 mm). I know that's longer than 800mm, but I'm not the bank and have unlimited finances. I'm still going to build this rock & roll bed. Now the next hurdle is getting 2" x 3" wood pieces to build the other parts of the foundation.
Hi if you can't get 3 x 2 any sturdy wood would work you would just have to adjust the dimensions a little. Good luck with the project.
hi Dave great video. Have you decided to start making these yet ?. i would be very interested to know if you could give me a price for one to fit in a v w crafter . I don't have the room to build one or time . regards allan
Hi Allan, Yes I do make them and I'm sure I could make one to fit a crafter.....email me to discuss at mrdwatsong@gmail.com Thanks.
Hi dave have you decided to market the rocknroll bed? I'm on the verge of buying a swb vivaro and looking for ideas and im interested in the bed you made, more of in 18mm ply though...
Many thanks..
Dave
Yes i did start making them and I make them with a 12mm ply instead of the wooden slats. If your interested in one email me mrdwatsong@gmail.com
How do you propose the mattress to operate? Will the three sections somehow be attached to each other? If not, what will hold the section at the door end in place to stop it falling down the back? Extremely nice job by the way.
Hi, Yes the foam is cut into 3 sections and in the MKII R&R bed I put a thin shelf on the bottom of the back section for the foam to sit on while the bed is in the seating position.......seems to work well. Thanks.
@@dave-watson Thanks Dave.
Hi Dave, Great video. Just wondering if you have the dimensions for a full size double bed. I presume the length would be very similar just the width being different as the mattress would be 135cm wide? Thanks again for a really informative and detailed video.
Thanks a lot, you could make this as wide as you need....I'm also making a MKII in a video to coke soon.
Have you decided to manufacture or custom make these? If so, I would be interested!
Hi, Yes I do make them for sale...a slightly different design with ply boards instead of the slatts....email me at mrdwatsong@gmail.com if you are interested.
Dave - you need to go on Dragons Den with this idea. Have you patented it.
Thanks a lot....No I did not patent it....I'm happy to share.
Great job, I’m seriously thinking of getting a vivaro, as my next van, I currently have a VW T4, that was already converted when we got it 7 years ago, but now I need a daily van / car / camper, one ring to rule them all kind of thing, really want to convert my own as I know what works and what doesn’t work for us now, can you sleep width ways in the back of the van ? I am 5ft 8” small and missus is 5ft, so I think as width ways bed would be better for us, then we can leave it down if we have the awning with us, or put the bed up and have the sofa if we are just vanning it
Thanks a lot....the vivaro is just over 5" wide and once you get insulation and panels on it would be a bit tight I think. But the R&R bed is a good solution 6" long and folds away real easy.
Really like the design concept but I've been struggling to transfer this to my medium sized van - Expert/Dispatch/Proace size which really only have a workable floor space of around 213cm x 126cm roughly. For this length the bed frame would always be restricting the side door entrance I'd have to step over and with utility units on opposite side, I'd have to step outside van each time to fully extend bed. Not ideal in bad weather. I can only think of some kind of an extension ?
In a smaller van a slide out bed might be a better bet.
This is just what I have been looking for to build a bed in my kia pegio van where are you situated what country I'm in central coast Australia Australia
Hi, I'm in the UK, good luck with your build.
Dave that is brilliant and exactly what I’m after. I also think you can put a draw u der it for clothes. I have no skills what do ever and I’m inspired to give that a go. Do you provide plans that I can Jerry rig to my van and I’m happy to pay. Happy to buy one from you absolutely, but I’m in Australia. So could you do it as a kit? To minimise costs
Hi, I did try sending a couple with a courier but they arrived damaged and it would cost a fortune to send one to Australia. I don't have plans in PDF form but you could take a screenshot of the plans on the video. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
Hi Dave - this is fabulous and looks ideal for our Vito compact conversion - dimensions are right too! You mention possibly making to order - in which i would definitely be interested! Would that be possible? Cheers Paul