I’m glad to see people finding ways to live and thrive without spending every cent they make on rent or mortgage...save as much as they can living this way and THEN buy a house...don’t be burdened your whole life with a huge house payment. This is so smart. And having solar power too. Keep it up kids!
@Makelifehappennow4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Don't be beholden by The Man. Or some stupid overpriced house. Save up every dime you can, wait until the market is near bottom, then buy several. Rent them. Buy more. Rent them. Let others work for you. Then you become The Man. Life goes full circle.
@fancysfolly5544 жыл бұрын
Mike R good idea
@fancysfolly5544 жыл бұрын
Nolo Kobo I will look at it again...I didn’t see that
@freakyflow3 жыл бұрын
I ended up going with IKEA metal bed supports ($20 Each x4) As they extend And slot into place Bed mattress folds back And you can pull up the supports ether way Front/Rear Or all for moving items. With brackets I think i spent $150 And its a double size bed 400Lbs no problem ...But it was your channel that got me thinking so thanks !
@batchjs4 жыл бұрын
Agree with others... absolutely the best van conversion platform bed solution that I've seen! Simple. Strong. Readily available materials. Easy to manipulate. Looks cool. Bravo!!
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks jsbatch!
@foresterboy20114 жыл бұрын
Hi fella, a little tip from someone who lives in UK where rain and damp weather loves rotting vehicles, just squirt some old used engine oil (new oil if you prefer) in the wells of the body panels then it won't matter if there is debris in them as you won't ever have to worry about rust ever again. But if you live in a dry state then ignore this comment. Keep up the good work...
@andrewcornford23064 жыл бұрын
I made the same thing from wood, but used a double bed base. It's lasted 4+ years so far. I use two 6'x2' mattresses and just put one on top of the other when stored collapsed.
@torrey27083 жыл бұрын
You Have a SPEC sheet?
@GalenMatson4 жыл бұрын
I ran out of 4040 like 5 times even though I thought I added up everything before hand. You also spend about as much on fasteners and slidy, bendy parts as you do on aluminum extrusion. It's a great system, already have more bars in my cart.
@Dumptruck703 жыл бұрын
Love it. I was recently looking at conversion kits using 80/20 but they were too overbuilt for my needs. Your system is inspirational to me. Thanks!
@robertbringberger7855 жыл бұрын
I've researched a looooot and your videos came up. By far the best conversion imho. Thank for sharing. Please link materials if you have the time. Awesome!!!!
@seven_o_savage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert, this means a lot! The links to the 80/20 pieces I used are in the video description.
@RandomYTStuff4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful how you can come across a new idea after do many van-build videos
@DrHelios1014 ай бұрын
Very good design. Thank you for the excellent idea and sharing in such a natural and easy way.
@jenniewilliamsmural4 жыл бұрын
OK - I had planned on making a bed I designed using ideas from FaroutRides bed. Yours is better for what I need and is quite cool. But - I need more practical instruction on 80 20 if I'm to attempt this. Thanks again for leading me toward better design. I already have the right mattress for this type of sliding frame! Yours with warm regards Jennie
@allisonwoodworth75643 жыл бұрын
Do you have the bed schematics online anywhere to look at, I really love the idea of using 80/20 for a sliding bed in my van and yours is absolutely perfect
@knsummers4 жыл бұрын
High quality materials and nice craftsmanship. Good work man.
@NicholasMaietta4 жыл бұрын
This is looking great! If i had more money allocated to my van build, the extruded aluminum would have been my choice to build with. Perhaps if I do a remodel later, this is what I could do. I too have thought about a hidden shower setup, near the bed area somewhere. I am still in the planning stages myself but the build has commenced. I will be following your build. Thanks!
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with building out the van and upgrading as you go!
@landontucker54364 жыл бұрын
A lot of people will tell you if they did it again they'd build the necessities and then add on as they travel. Never know what you might need to add or even remove
@DavidM20024 жыл бұрын
Since you have built this in a vehicle which will be subject to the usual bouncing and vibration, I would go back to every single fastener and put a drop of blue Loctite on the theads. I use a lot of 8020 on small machines and without a bit of thread locker, something will come loose. Guaranteed. And, take your allen wrenches with you and whatever small hand tools you assembled this with. At least on your first few outings. One other thing to look out for - sometimes when you tighten a bolt, it will feel like it is tight. In fact, unless it is the right length, it may have bottomed out in the channel before getting truly tight. It's easy to do and the difference between the correct length bolt and one that's too long it usually only 1/8". YMMV.
@Makelifehappennow4 жыл бұрын
Greate advice, David.
@happycamper51934 жыл бұрын
Great Idea, I'm thinking a full bed permanent, but a option if needed like this would be definitely smart for a rainy day of some sort for me.
@thatandthese4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this Seven! I am taking notes for a bed of my own. It is appreciated :)
@mikemishreki56233 жыл бұрын
Oh man, this is amazing. I also have a Sprinter 144” and have been struggling with the bed frame design. Do you have an actual design with dimensions that you’re willing to share?
@Vankookz4 жыл бұрын
This ours design (but with wood) we love this design! Still have a garage and huge living area!
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Cool to hear it can be pulled off with wood as well.
@danstrausbaugh64304 жыл бұрын
80/20 is flat out the most amazing product... you can build anything with it ... really only limited by your imagination ... and checkbook... I personally would have elevated the height of that bed depending on your build out plan... lots of people create bike parking under bed but you are definitely off to a great start
@ShakespeareCafe4 жыл бұрын
The use of aluminum is smart...wood is very heavy, especially 3/4" plywood
@kevin65506943 жыл бұрын
Looks brilliant! Yes excited It will be very functional
@spagroen5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's looking good. Can't wait for the next video! Keep it up! :)
@seven_o_savage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Daefera!!!
@carllubrin85182 жыл бұрын
Nice I’m building me one of this when I move into my big room
@Class19733 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea, I want to build the whole campervan with this alu profiles
@cassandradevine47522 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome design. I'd love to know how it's been working out now that it's built. I am planning to do something similar with slats that slide out over the kitchen counters to make the full bed and the mattress will become backrest pillows when in 'day lounge' mode.
@lorcro20004 жыл бұрын
The plusnuts have a pullout strength of 500 lbs each or so I believe, and that's straight pulling outwards, probably even stronger for this application where most of the force is vertical. Four of them could withstand 2000 lbs. They are indeed the only way to mount stuff to a van wall. For many things you can even use the pre-drilled holes that already are in the van ribs so you need to do minimal work on holes and the like. Great to see some 8020 linear bearings in use in a van, too, t-slot is such an incredible material to construct van guts out of. Strong, rust free, moisture impervious and 100% squared off and true if you just measure your cuts right. I like what you're doing here. Also great to see how very little that first beam bends with your full body weight on it, my plan is also to build a bed out of this stuff but I wasn't sure off hand what kind of weights it could support. Clearly a framework of this will easily support even two big people if need be.
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, 80/20 & plusnuts create ridiculously strong van furniture!
@raymonddriggers4 жыл бұрын
Seven O'Savage do you offer any additional assistance if I buy From your amazon links
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Hey Raymond, they are just links to products being sold on amazon (I don't actually sell them). That being said, my DMs on instagram are open for questions (@seven_osavage)
@juliamcmerty86324 жыл бұрын
Instead of folding the mattress, why not make the back part of it go up against the wall (when collapsed) so you can also have a "couch" :)
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
This would definitely be possible to design into the system! With my van, however, there are some constraints that prevent this design. The biggest one being the upper cabinets. More details coming in the follow up video!
@angelnunez92454 жыл бұрын
Brilliant and beautiful!!! ... respectfully
@FynnJakobsen4 жыл бұрын
@@seven_o_savage but can you fold your mattress over if you have upper cabinets? im right at this point too. also would be interested on how much this construction costs.
@woodatwork69274 жыл бұрын
Seven O'Savage You could cut the 2 prices of mattresses at a 45deg overlap so that the section sliding in slides underneath the section in the back. C class motorhomes have that system for the above cab bunk. Because your van is narrower at the top, flipping the mattress may cause the corners to catch the sides. Did you say you had cabinets above?
@martinblumrich82964 жыл бұрын
Or... make a three piece bed that has two "folds" in it. The last one stays were it is, the middle one becomes the back rest (complete with shoulder seat belts on each side of the van) and the front part lowers to the bottom of the back rest to become two more seats with seatbelts. That's my design hope, and I came here because of an "extrusion van bed" search. Cheers!
@bobyboo50634 жыл бұрын
You should of had them closer together , the mattress will end up dipping through the gaps followed by you
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
I ended up upholstering each mattress section w/ 1/4" baltic birch. Video coming soon reviewing the completed bed system!
@markcjakims4 жыл бұрын
@@seven_o_savage couple more ribs and 1/2" ply would be smart I think.
@realamericanpatriots19194 жыл бұрын
Just an opinion from a seasoned mechanic... you will need cross bracing at the lateral supports on the slide out and this, in my opinion, is a waste of space. Just use traditional rear seat from conversion van that folds into a bed. But hey, good on you for thinking it out and building it. Hope you get allot of great use. God Bless you and keep truckin'. The Real American Patriots
@DutchAussieProductions4 жыл бұрын
Great job. That 80/20 is expensive but great to work with. I wish I had seen this video before I converted our Renault Trafic LWB van.
@johnmca56434 жыл бұрын
Damn dude....that is epic! Good job.
@AM-pq1rq11 ай бұрын
this is really awesome. I'm considering to use this for my sliding walls camper van ;)
@marius29803 жыл бұрын
Congrats for the stunning build (and selling it). I'm thinking about making a similar bed, but with a hinge in the middle to be able to use it as a front or back facing sofa and to be able to access the garage from the inside. What kind of solution will you have for your new Sprinter for the bed? Looking forward to the new build videos!
@trippymiracle11574 жыл бұрын
Duuuuuddddde. That's what I been thinking about. Thanks for sharing. I see a comment below that it wld cost alot and I def don't have what it takes to pull that off, but the info is still appreciated.
@envisionelectrical30243 жыл бұрын
Wow, genius! Amazing work Seven
@karln2oyu7994 жыл бұрын
What a GREAT Design!
@giovannimigliaccio84322 жыл бұрын
Super clever idea. Thank you for sharing
@mariasanders81864 жыл бұрын
Best design I’ve seen. Really like it.
@kathleenreyes43454 жыл бұрын
Wow that is pretty ingenious!! Very clever!!
@vanished33064 жыл бұрын
Holy moly! That is one serious design😮
@peterelios75683 жыл бұрын
Awesome brother! This is exactly what I need.
@JustAnotherDude4868 ай бұрын
This is absolutely awesome!
@edysinsimon86464 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I needed this type of bed platform system for my sprinter build!
@garyjenkins91693 жыл бұрын
Dude, shorter promaster and I am taking a few ideas from you. I just finished the bed. Its a slider but I used futon hinges and a lot less 8020. Next up, magnet ceiling.
@DarkFoxV5 ай бұрын
I had a thought, instead of running slats in two directions, why not connect a bunch lengthwise so they can all be collapsed back to the maximum. (I'm brainstorming about what I'm trying to do, which is the opposite. I want bedding on the ground level, and want a movable upper part for when I want to pull in bikes etc. )
@maddavvid23394 жыл бұрын
I have designed the same system for my bed to pull out use two separate mattresses easy .
@girishpatel18534 жыл бұрын
There must be easy way. Mr. Seven need to work little more to figure it out easy way. So Mr. Seven, we are waiting to see that easy way. But its amazing idea.
@saulrobersoniv72024 жыл бұрын
Not sure of the outcome just came across you vid. Awesome build but instead of a flop over I think half should go for back support leaning in the back van doors. Think it would still allow you to sit up straight without any constrictions. Just my thought.
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I can actually do this (paritally) with the way it's set up. I'll post a video on my insta when I get the cushions back from the seamstress. The bottleneck here is that the back of the van tapers off and I also installed an upper cabinet on one side.
@blucodilla50364 жыл бұрын
The bed frame is almost perfect if only those braces are closer to each other. With those spaces between the braces you would really feel the whole once the mattress are in place. However, it's a great idea for collapsible still bed 👍👍
@girishpatel18534 жыл бұрын
Men, That shower must be amazing
@closetcleaner4 жыл бұрын
The gaps are probably too wide. Other than that, it's a good idea
@Antandthegrasshopper3 жыл бұрын
He's skinny ass is going to fall thru that! ;-)
@brassj674 жыл бұрын
Good use of aluminium extrusion and linear bearings
@sgrandmasterj4 жыл бұрын
80/20 was a great idea!
@SuperWolffie3 жыл бұрын
Good thinking and well performed...
@MegaMusicka4 жыл бұрын
You are good creator and you can make other option too make colapse like a sofa too yes just upgrade. Thank you for sharing
@barrysoutthere4 жыл бұрын
Cool ! Better than mine, I have a low roof Transit.
@redzebra66883 жыл бұрын
amazing idea!!!!
@youmakemelaugh17974 жыл бұрын
🙋🏿♀️New subbie here👍🏿I can't wait to see you deck this sprinter out! 🚐👈🏿
@mylescooper83594 жыл бұрын
Excellent work. Very neat!
@DutchAussieProductions4 жыл бұрын
You have a new subscriber. I am looking forward to watching all your videos.
@007nadineL4 жыл бұрын
*Humble Road van builds... he's obsessed with 80/20.* .
@jamesgoodwin24504 жыл бұрын
WOW we’ve got ourselves some real nasa technology here
@rfoxyou4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed and liked. Glad I found your channel. Thanks for sharing.
@jamesscott5910 Жыл бұрын
I really like your video. The only thing I would say is mention the size of extrusion you're using... like, for the bed frame ime using 40mm or 1.5 thickness
@chancefitzgerald77405 жыл бұрын
Clever, for a youngster .
@claire43015 жыл бұрын
Another fab vid :)
@AJCsr4 жыл бұрын
Why not have the back part of the bed slide up vertically to make it a couch when collapsed ?
@MySonsMother4 жыл бұрын
There's a video from a couple years ago where a young girl did one like that in 80/20. That's how I first became interested in using it in my build.
@Anthony-sb3yc4 жыл бұрын
Very good idea and good job !
@hbsprinter4 жыл бұрын
Gotta love 80/20!
@shokojimhollingsworth39404 жыл бұрын
Wonder how it worked out attaching 80/20 to the van frame without a thermal break? I'm assuming that in winter, the bed frame is the same temperature as the van exterior.
@joepearcey91143 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea
@swilhelm31802 жыл бұрын
You need a bed that moves VERTICALLY.
@nealtran68444 жыл бұрын
hey, you should get it patent, and sell it as a kit form, make lots of money, enough to buy a new van!
@mindlessgreen3 жыл бұрын
Looks good. I wonder how how expensive this is. I don't want my bed might be most expensive part of my van build.
@christopherr71954 жыл бұрын
Great design. I would install this later in the build. So I’m curious what problems and solutions you find for your different path to the goal.
@mrdaveeastham1234 жыл бұрын
Hey - great video! I don't suppose you have drawings for this in terms of the connections and measurements?
@raymondswingley89974 жыл бұрын
Just found your posting eager to find out how you proceed thank you for your efforts and thank you for posting
@GlynTaylor3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I'm needing wow
@johnmccrae46274 жыл бұрын
That is marvelous. How did you find the extruded metal and come up with that design?
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I heard about 80/20 from other van channels and designed it in sketchup (couple vids on sketchup on my channel)
@viktorkosenko24619 ай бұрын
Hi, the idea is cool, but I think the bed is a bit too strong. The vertical rails could be thinner, it would reduce the weight and the price !
@urbanarkoverland4 жыл бұрын
Instead of the parts folding over. Maybe Just have 2 separate pieces. That lift and sit on top of each other. That way you can have upper wall storage. 👍👍
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Funny enough this is exactly what I ended up doing!
@urbanarkoverland4 жыл бұрын
Yeah sorry. Spoke too soon. Found all your other vids. 👍🏻
@patrickdunphy87933 жыл бұрын
The taper of the walls precludes a mattress as wide as the frame
@AreYouMyPeople4 жыл бұрын
Very clever! Can’t wait for the van tour!
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've been looking for a filmer & editor for the van tour. It's going to be legendary!!
@ilyarique4 жыл бұрын
love this idea!
@maKSimdoingstuff4 жыл бұрын
amazing this is actually the way I planned to do it. nais to see some who also thinks that smart. hopeful I find a van tour video 🙃
@sarahallgood7983 жыл бұрын
That's really nice!
@64maxpower4 жыл бұрын
Love it. Great job
@gwho3 жыл бұрын
it seems like a LOT of extra extrusion usage just to get an offset. I think there is a way to fasten the slider rail on the main primary long rail fastened to the van. Either shim the main rail with an offset or something.
@ouivalerie4 жыл бұрын
people used to crawl out of the hills of the southern states and camp for 2 years at the campgrounds to save a downpayment for a house, then they shortened the stay at campgrounds to 2 weeks in the 80's then they increased all the prices, and ruined camping.....Living in a vehicle was a great idea I thought until I found out men, even cops think it's prostitutes doing it and hope to get some...they got the right to wake you up from a sleep so it takes a lot of thought and planning....For this bed frame, it's like having a partial roll cage...keep building more of the roll cage...I see these van's crashed all the time and they could use reinforcements.....Love it....
@SuperWolffie4 жыл бұрын
Really smart system.... Top
@boilee91564 жыл бұрын
Holy this is awesome!
@772777777777777 Жыл бұрын
Should incorpated a Murphy bed with that idea
@AngelDebstar3164 жыл бұрын
OK Now that's brilliant!!
@tomschneider75554 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool, please keep going
@mikejohnson77683 жыл бұрын
Nice job,tell me how many linear bearings did you use, do the centre moving slats just slide along on top of the stationary.
@johnhaywood33515 жыл бұрын
It looks really cool, and light weight being that is 80/20. What did it cost for all of the 80/20 components to build that frame?
@seven_o_savage5 жыл бұрын
Thanks @John Haywood! I made a lot of costly mistakes, but if I went back and knew exactly what to order I estimate materials would cost around $700
@playhooky4 жыл бұрын
@@seven_o_savage Holy cow. Thanks for honest answer.
@jenniewilliamsmural4 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh the $700 materials price is another thing to consider - in Seven's capable hands it was that low - but for me, a beginner- eeek.
@keyvinco23794 жыл бұрын
Lookin smooth 🤘🏼
@RamsayRealEstate3 жыл бұрын
Hi this is a great design! Are there plans you could share? Also looking to modify and have the option to slide the other direction as well to allow for a view of the sky. In addition, want to be able to prop up the foot to make into a lounge facing out the back... any thoughts? Thanks
@deanlitherland67352 жыл бұрын
did you get plans? can you share??
@bcuzhugs2 жыл бұрын
This is great. I wish I could find this idea ..... that slides the mattress into couch mode?