Cargo Trailer Fold Down King Size Bed

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3 жыл бұрын

There's about as many different ways to finish off the interior of your RV, cargo trailer camp trailer conversion or van as there are people who are anxious to hit the road and do some traveling, but here is how we did the fold down bed on my daughter's 7x14' Stealth brand cargo trailer. The idea is to give you some pointers on how to build a strong bed, no matter what the design.
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@gsp49 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be going somewhere, and your theme song pops into my head.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, good one! I found that one by accident.

@warhub7035 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Hello, really like your channel and going to be converting a cargo trailer soon to winter in Arizona. A couple of years ago I made a video of a hike I went on with my son in the White Tank Mountains of Arizona and used the same theme song. Thought you would enjoy watching it, it's on my small KZfaq channel (warhub58) it's not long hope you see it, happy travels

@SamuraiMama 3 жыл бұрын

I do love my king bed in there but those darn kids! I guess we gotta find them a place to sleep, too. Oh well, I'm always up for another fun project. Once I figure it out.....

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

It'll be great and I like the idea of you having more floor space.

@summerland6397 3 жыл бұрын

Flip down bunk beds on bent metal rods with suspended canvas & sleeping bag, hung on chains from the wall. How about hammocks? Kids like being cocooned in hammocks. Great trailer.

@karl9828 3 жыл бұрын

Fold down beds with firm foam for a mattress. Tired kids don't care where they sleep!😂😂

@CITAP1 3 жыл бұрын

For a kid solution, Mali Mish Travels The World posted a new video giving a tour their Sprinter van today and towards the end, they show their sleeping arrangements with them and their three kids. Might give you an idea. I know you have a good helper to do the work!

@summerland6397 3 жыл бұрын

@@karl9828 True

@jeffreygraf3358 3 жыл бұрын

Bought the screen on your recommendation. Works great! Thanks for all the helpful hints.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, nice, heavy duty screen.

@RL-sv9mo 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I like the support you added with the 2x4"s on the wall side.

@beachbum9869 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea for the bed. Well thought out. As for the kids, send them to Grandmas and granddads. Then they can spoil then and send then right back. That what I do . I call it getting even for those "teen" years. 😂😂😂 Always enjoy your videos. Have fun, stay safe and stay healthy.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Easy for you to say, but we're the grandparents! That's actually the only reason we aren't on the road full time, because we miss the little rascals too much to be away.

@OffRampAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Really like the way you put your videos together. Very easy watch.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! My main concern is not to bore my audience.

@patrickmclaughlin6013 3 жыл бұрын

that is so well thought out

@dncook1955 3 жыл бұрын

Rick, as you mentioned, other concepts. So, when I make my fold down bed, I always make the plywood section in 2 pieces. One piece is stationary and attaches to the wall and is the length of the bed and sticks out the thickness of the mattress + 2 inches. This is the piece the edge of the mattress and bedding rests on when folded up. Install hinges now attach the other half, for me that is always an XL twin so the other half is 80" x 30". This makes it so easy to fold up bed when not in use. It is so user friendly that folding down for a day knap doesn't get a second thought. Love your videos. OK, its time to order that screen that you have mentioned twice now. Thanks for sharing.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Your way is the best David. We did this one like this because my daughter was going to raise just the foam mattress to the ceiling.

@mariesonoma 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Hawaiian Islands on the back door of your trailer. Great asset to have. A gonagain getaway to be in nature with kids and family that takes and sustains you in nature. Fun to change it as the family grows. God has good things for you all. Much Aloha! Have fun! Thanks for sharing! 🌺🌊👣🥢🕯🎵🕊

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

We know for a fact that we are blessed. Thank you Marie.

@1mtstewart 3 жыл бұрын

Great example. I would add a larger foot to the center bed support. Perhaps a rabbitted 2x2 for stability with a latch on either or both ends to prevent collapse under load (and activity...). Thanks for sharing.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that would be a good modification 1mtstewart.

@Cockeyed_Den8213 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Again Gone again nice to see you all again. I would like to thank you for taking care of my bed issue. The only thing I am going to do is add 6 inches so I can leave the mattress in place on each half of the bed so when my wife doesn't go with me I can leave hers up. We hope your tomorrow is better than your today was.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Good modification Den and it should work well.

@mysticalmisfit1332 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love their trailer and the configuration 😊

@williambingham2459 3 жыл бұрын

Creative and easy. Well thought out. Just completed my 5x8 WellRoll cargo build. Heading from KY to Arizona, S. Utah, and S. Colorado in few weeks. Happy camping in your trailers.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

For a single person that is a great size. I have a friend with one and I was impressed.

@candyalexander2196 3 жыл бұрын

Have a great trip we did same route 2018 oh the memories and photos valley of fire a must c the rode from Hoover dam from Vegas no words Greetings from NC Moab forever

@mwpgator 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos and learning a lot. Thank you for the straightforward smart narration without gimmicks or drama. I listen to you and your smart beautiful wife and family for wisdom and experience. Thank you and God Bless.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marianne!

@galardmills5306 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t beat a cargo trailer for versatility. Easy to add beds for the keikis, plus have space for their bicycles.

@3generations393 3 жыл бұрын

I just love 😍 your family videos. Thank you all for your inspiration!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching another video!

@christopherwaller3115 3 жыл бұрын

Dude! I love this bed design I've been trying to decide how to make the fold down legs for mine for a long time, that thick plywood is genius!

@mercibeaucoup2486 3 жыл бұрын

Love this family !!!!

@duncdunc76 3 жыл бұрын

Another Great one! Really like the design👍

@davidkozelsky 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you!

@yv6eda 3 жыл бұрын

Great design!

@drewvarrio7459 3 жыл бұрын

After watching this after watching a bunch of other videos , by far the best video and exactly how I wanna do mine . Thank you

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Drew! Glad it helped.

@MemawsMatters 3 жыл бұрын

Great floorplan and system for the king size bed. TYFS

@markreynolds3850 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job, thanks for sharing this information.

@explorer867 3 жыл бұрын

Cool cargo bed option. 😊

@summerland6397 3 жыл бұрын

I like the openness ceiling height and wood stove in the front. Don't need that much bed for me anymore. But when you have young kids. Ha! Mom and dad are bed warmers. Great video sir!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Summerland!

@mikehilbert9349 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this one, i think that may work as a solution to a fold up work space idea i have been pondering.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped.

@bwiesman 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Helped me with the idea behind my new bed build. Happy New Year!

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Happy new year!

@moretoexplore6736 3 жыл бұрын

Informative as always! ;-) Thank you again!

@777cretbo 3 жыл бұрын

Love this set up ... Now if They ever want to go a different direction and size ... I'll buy it 😃

@jodyseaman1885 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the way you did the bed.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

You can make it lighter by using 1x4s for the framing Jody.

@jodyseaman1885 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea on the bed. I like it.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to do the framing with 1x4s, but they were twice the price (?). It would be just as strong and lighter if you did it that way though.

@DreamBuilderIfyoucanDreamitWec 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job!

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@paulwhite9848 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for info 👍

@kristiluv817 3 жыл бұрын

Woo hooo! New content!

@brushbum7508 3 жыл бұрын

NEAT SET UP !! TAKE CARE..

@HappyPlaceCamping 3 жыл бұрын

I actually just found your daughter the other day on yt. When she mentioned you, I was like oh wow ok LOL. I would really kind of like to have fold up beds. Maybe one day we'll make that change. Oh I gotta check on that link you shared for that back end netting. We've talked about getting that so we can open up the ramp when we're in places that it would be suitable to do so. Thanks for the vid and sharing the link!

@hldye7442 3 жыл бұрын

They do have a good setup and C.T. size at 7' x 14'. seems to work out real good, and your bed frame build out is very good without taking up a ton of space. I did not get any work done on my 5x8 flatbed trailer this summer so am rethinking my options????? Stuff :) you two keep up the good work .

@jonthebru 3 жыл бұрын

I like seeing the shaka sign from Montana.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

The pidgin is still thick in the house too.

@michaelmoore2802 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, super creative!! I hope you and your family have an excellent holiday. BTW..Thats a great shirt Rick! God bless..

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael.

@nosnerd1967 3 жыл бұрын

Simple is best !

@garybalanesi610 3 жыл бұрын

I did mine the same way! Works fine...

@garybalanesi610 3 жыл бұрын

I have a whole load of wood on it now.

@markleaman8313 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding as always Rick, but I wonder, have you ever considered making some extra travel money by starting another channel offering up tutorials on cargo to travel trailer upgrades?, you could also link it to patreon, why not!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea, but I'm lazy. Actually, just retired and I'm already working on this one channel 7 days a week. I'm going to give that some thought though. Thanks Mark.

@danlux4954 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask but I saw the map on the back and it answered my question.

@thunder19301 3 жыл бұрын

Very Nice 👍👍

@jimv.661 3 жыл бұрын

I'm like you. I buy or make something, then spend the rest of the time I own it trying to change it. Sometimes for the better. A long time ago I decided to call it the "Fiddle Factor".

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good way to put it because it's always changing, sometimes it's even for the better.

@bobcole3852 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Can just shorten it and use a double or queen sideways

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

I just passed that idea along to my daughter. Thanks Bob.

@denniscastle936 3 жыл бұрын

Been a little busy myself on my own trailer new flooring and a single Murphy style bed is new also. Maiden voyage to. A 4day motorcycle rally this weekend!!!!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fun weekend and a nice trailer your building.

@jimmybutler3728 3 жыл бұрын

Gone again as I said looks like good workmanship...

@patrickmckowen2999 2 жыл бұрын

Good system -- a little over built imho, but very practical. I may copy this in 1 inch tube aluminium - thx for the idea 👍 Cheers

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

I agree that it can be made lighter weight. The only reason we made it this way was the price of the materials was cheaper or I would have used 1x4's.

@kungpoo8876 3 жыл бұрын

I'd cut an arch in each of the plywood supports. Saves weight, and I personally think it would be more visually interesting.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@ralphp3057 3 жыл бұрын

Very good Video! I decided not to convert my cargo trailer and sold it! I ordered a Casita instead. I just didn’t have a good place to do the work to my cargo trailer. You have a lot of good tips for RV / camping ⛺️. 👍

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ralph, I like the Casita trailers and would have gotten one myself when our current one dropped into our laps.

@jacklandismcgowan1413 3 жыл бұрын

Great video... I have a 5th wheel and after watching your video’s I’m really thinking about selling it and buying a cargo trailer. Also liked the Hawaiian Islands decal on the back. I was born at Tripler Army Hospital aka The Pink Palace. 🤙😎

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

The pink palace on the hillside which was built facing backwards by mistake. Yeah, we're all transplants from Hawaii, but happy to be here! Thanks for watching Jack.

@aired-downdisconnected4125 3 жыл бұрын

It would sell quickly.

@eutimiochavez415 3 жыл бұрын

U have a very lovely family sir

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

I do Eutimio. Thanks for noticing.

@mylaschorsch7516 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see the Montana plates. I am from Lewistown.

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

That's such a nice little city, we always like visiting there.

@kathybowen708 3 жыл бұрын

I built our cargo bed as a queen floating bed . It's up off the floor quite high , and you need to stand on a chair to get in . Two by fours around the three Corners with a tall chest of drawers in the front center . This gives a huge amount of storage space underneath with red and gold dragon curtains to cover each side opening . Bed has to stay open in case Kathy gets sick . I can lift her up and roll her in and stand there till she comes out of seizure and feels better . And oh , let me tell you about MY new bed , up on the roof of the Suburban . Orders from Her Magestry. What do you do ? Well , you and Linda take care , have fun ! Talk next time ! Your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

I can picture that with the chest of drawers in the middle. That does give you a lot of space underneath. I can also picture your new bed on top of the Suburban...

@davesworld7961 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen a version of this bed. On that one the hinges are set out a little farther from the wall so that the mattresses fold up with the bed.

@kristiluv817 3 жыл бұрын

Rick, you're mighty handy to have around!

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

The girls keep me pretty busy.

@FirstSuiGeneris 3 жыл бұрын

_Mahalo brah!_

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Aloha.

@jimmybutler3728 3 жыл бұрын

Took myself a while to see your video, when I got it up it disappeared had to relocate it after the messages moved it out of sight, good job by whom ever did the work, even if it was not you; but one of your family members...

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy, it was my daughter and myself.

@mikev5012 3 жыл бұрын

Did you guys plug the side vents? I didn't see the lower one vented inside when you were showing the brace under the bed. Trying to decide what to do with mine.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, we covered the lower vent and ducted air into the upper vent.

@CITAP1 3 жыл бұрын

Good setup. I like the Hawaii mural on the back. Love Maui, must see the other islands one day. Best wishes.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking in. Not much summer left so I hope your're getting out and about.

@CITAP1 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain I'll be heading back down to Hood River to help my friend again for a couple weeks soon. Poor Kelli has been stuck home here all summer with work not being able to get out and go anywhere. Going to try to plan a trip over to Palouse Falls, and Steptoe Butte in SE Washington. Then hit Boise, Kuna, and back to Central Oregon. She'd love that.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

@@CITAP1 Sounds good. We're trying to escape also and may get out in the next week or so.

@CITAP1 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain I'll let you know if I get a date. We'll also be doing a Fall Colors caravan tour with our truck camper group over the North Cascades staying in Winthrop then over Stevens Pass for the return. Always a fun trip. The highway 20 is usually closed for the season shortly after. One of my oldest videos is a slide show of it set to my brother playing piano if interested in seeing the area.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

@@CITAP1 We've done that many years ago and it's a beautiful trip.

@pastorjustin4181 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh. She's beautiful. Dang, All the good ones are taken. 😳😊😊😂😂😎😎

@PilotMcbride 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 👋👋 👍

@Perry3377 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great 👍... Cool shirt Rick. I think I have one just like it. Your daughter inherited Linda's good looks! Well done Crew! safe travels Perry

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

She did inherit her mother's looks for sure, thank goodness. Thanks for tuning in Perry.

@joangosselin 10 ай бұрын

Question?: Where do you get the wheels to move the cargo trailer in the garage?? Great idea. Thanks.

@gonagain 10 ай бұрын

Daughter got it at Harbor Freight.

@joangosselin 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Linda you are very helpful!@@gonagain

@Utah_Mike 3 жыл бұрын

As always thanks What the tow vehicle for that 7x14?

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

They use a Chevy Suburban.

@pjf7943 3 жыл бұрын

Since the sections are hinged directly to the walls and not providing any space to fold the bedding against the wall when raised, what kind and where is the bedding..?? How do you store it..??

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

In her case she was just going to raise the foam mattress halves to the ceiling. It would be better to hinge the plywood and frame to a 6 inch shelf on the wall, leaving room for the mattress to fold up against the wall.

@RobertTKlaus 3 жыл бұрын

I have a full-sized extended van set-up pretty well that I have ever lived in, in my friend's yards practicing. I keep it in tiptop shape, but my greatest fear is breaking down, so I don't go anywhere too far. Nobody ever talks about breaking down and towing much, I have heard horror stories. I would be curious on your thoughts about it. Do you use a service like AAA, etc? Love the videos and watch them all.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert. I've made several videos on breaking down, getting stuck and taking care of your own maintenance and repairs. Try this one for starters and then look back in our list of videos for others. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jsdnnsyrt8fSo30.html

@RobertTKlaus 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Saw that one :-) I carry my tools, even heavy-duty 1/2 stuff, compressor and generator, impact, etc. I guess I mean what if you can't drive or fix it? Towing that will come to get you out in the wild? I will look through videos again...

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

@@RobertTKlaus The one thing that I should get is the Triple A plus RV coverage. That one pays for towing your car AND trailer out of trouble. You could look into that.

@alanjackson4646 3 жыл бұрын

Wish we had cargo trailers like that in U.K. Our biggest ‘box’ trailers are very heavily made. Great job. Regards AJ

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

It's really too bad that you don't, they're very popular over here and I know you guys would love them.

@pilot7775 2 жыл бұрын

Curious what you guys use for steps on entry way.?

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

We use a TACTIX Mechanic's stool. Available on Amazon.

@JR-qw6eb 2 жыл бұрын

I am watching this in 2022 and am disapointed to see samuraimama does not have her channel any more. If she has a new address, please let me know so I can subscribe to her's as well. Great video and as always I learned so much! Thank you!

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

Samurai Mama is still on You Tube, just not going to do a videa a week. She's a very busy working mom! So, here's a link to Samurai Mama's channel: kzfaq.info/love/SAwJWQTLYvydX7bh6PHSXw

@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын

She still has her channel, JR: kzfaq.info

@JR-qw6eb 2 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain GREAT! Thank you!

@candyalexander2196 3 жыл бұрын

Dude u r around sooo much beauty and I don't mean nature

@RVingwithG 3 жыл бұрын

So is this the one you just built this year?

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

No, that would be the 6x10 that my younger daughter just bought. She's still figuring out how she wants to do the interior.

@jms60 3 жыл бұрын

I am doing a cargo with no legs i am just started it

@CharlesButler 3 жыл бұрын

What is the size is the bed just on the 1 platform? Not both together.

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not there to measure it for you at the moment, but it's a king size bed. About 81" wide total inside measurement on the trailer, so 40inches per half?

@CharlesButler 3 жыл бұрын

@@gonagain Awesome thank you. and love your guy's videos. Keep it up!

@the4thj 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice well truly wonderful! Now sell it and build another one and KZfaq it. Because I hear birds chirping in the background you're going to need more space. :-)

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently helping my youngest daughter finish a 6x10. It won't be fancy, just functional.