Van Conversion - IKEA Skorva & Metod Bed Creation

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Episode 16 - Here's my in depth (detailed) video on how I used the IKEA Skorva midbeam and Metod suspension rail to create a bed platform in
my Mercedes Sprinter 2015
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@erikm5753 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for thinking outside the box and using two different products to do this. Smarter than the attachments that the frame comes with. I am considering doing two rails, and moving the bed between a higher position and lower position so I can see out of the windows more easily, or allowing to store more items.

@AMGMANIAC 2 жыл бұрын

I bought 4 of these Skorva beams to make up 2 bed base sections that can be removed easily if required. I'm surprised more don't use them in van builds.

@tourwithmark 5 ай бұрын

I can't seem to find the METHOD part anywhere. Any advice on where to get it?

@kaisergarcia8992 9 ай бұрын

This was very helpful!

@zaerodivide8390 2 жыл бұрын

This is gold, thanks for sharing!!!

@oklife6290 Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@mikefranks4528 2 ай бұрын

I am unfortunately from the US where they do not sell the Metod suspension rail here. Will have to find another rail solution for my build.

@kensoutham6828 2 жыл бұрын

Ikea will give you the mounting plates for the Skorva beams for free in Canada for the asking. I’ve used these and an Ikea raising wood sprung bed frame (now discontinued) in my van.

@oklife6290 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, same in UK but I wanted a more bombastic bracket. Hence brain stormed and came up with using furniture nuts.

@keithbrookshire 2 жыл бұрын

I tried and tried to get the mounting plates here in the US. This was through their website after the purchase. No one I was chatting with on multiple occasions even knew what they were. My suggestion is if buying the Skorva in store secure the mounting plates before you leave. I had to buy the mounting plates online.

@kensoutham6828 2 жыл бұрын

@@keithbrookshire You go to customer service parts area and ask and they give them to you. They were short 1 of the 6 I needed and actually mailed me 6 more for free.

@kensoutham6828 2 жыл бұрын

@@keithbrookshire Probably a little late now but part# 116791

@keithbrookshire 2 жыл бұрын

@@kensoutham6828 That's fantastic info. I made the 120 mile round trip to purchase my rails. If I end up doing this again on a future build I'll know how to proceed. Thanks for the info.

@TheLineSeeker 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm planning on doing a similar set up for our van but still struggling with how to secure the rails to the van. I like the idea of securing the rails to the wood panels. But how did you attach the wood panels to the van? Simple screws or with River nuts?

@oklife6290 2 жыл бұрын

I used self tapping screws to secure the panels to the van. Did consider using Rivnuts but after some testing the screws worked fine.

@TheLineSeeker 2 жыл бұрын

@@oklife6290 right. Good to know. And how much kg would you say the bed can support with this set up? Based on your experience.

@oklife6290 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheLineSeeker I've had 170 Kilos on it, no flex or movement at all. Ikea don't specify how much the beams can hold but a quick google will show you that each beam will carry 220-249Kgs. I've fitted four to spread the load. The Metod rails are six foot long and bolted to the side panels using 30cm penny washers on the rear, and a steel collar thru the ply which is an exact fit, so no movement. So the bolts go thru a metal collar in the ply so they don't sit or touch the ply ensuring no wear or tear. Hope this helps...

@mightydingo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! Can the Skorva beams slide on the method rails?

@oklife6290 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they do. I intend to be using 4 Skorva beams. Haven't finalised the bed base as yet but toying with the idea to include a means to lock the Skorva beams in place just for peace of mind. In theory once the base bed, mattress is installed that's enough weight to keep the beams static.

@mathijsvranken7186 2 ай бұрын

What did you end up doing yourself? Did you attach the Skorvas in any way? If so, how? Thx in advance!

@mightydingo 2 ай бұрын

Hey, I had the Skorvas free so that they could slide across the side rails. That meant that I could slide them out in order to unfold the mattress on top which was otherwise folded when I was driving the van. This gave me extra space inside my van when not using the bed and it was a really flexible approach to my sleeping system. I would recommend that. One thing I had not considered, is that my Sprinter does not have the same width across the length of the van, which means that I could not slide one of the Skorvas as far as I wanted, leaving me with a 1.75m bed instead of 1.85m. Just something to consider.

@damienhealy823 10 ай бұрын

Hi how's things, great video by the way very helpful, finding it hard to source the joint nut you've used though, if you could link maybe? Thanks alot 😁

@oklife6290 10 ай бұрын

All on Amazon in the uk? Which nut exactly??

@beedrew Жыл бұрын

I am sorry if I missed this, but how many attachment points are there for each Metod beam? It looks like perhaps 3? Thank you.

@oklife6290 Жыл бұрын

The beams simply clip onto the Skorva rail. They can slide along to any desired point. Does that answer your question?

@THEH0FF69 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Does the metod rail work ok and is it strong enough as it’s made for kitchen cupboards? Thanks

@oklife6290 2 жыл бұрын

I can only say based on my experience. Had 170 Kilos on the bed platform. Very solid, rigid, no flex or any concerns at all. I always tend to error on over engineering something versus under. So until I've used the setup over x period I can't say. But how I've created my setup exceeds pretty much everything else I've seen online. Just my view.

@donaldbuttery7128 2 жыл бұрын

I used 4 in hiace van brill

@V4NLIFE_CANADA 2 жыл бұрын

dude i used the same on my van 5 month ago and i tell ya... you can have a party on that bed it wont budge. I used 3 bars

@davidgrason161 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! I love your video. Your system here looks like it could be adapted to a wide variety of vans, including mine. I have a question.... Help us Americans out. What does "chuffed" mean? At one point in the video, you said you, "...were pretty chuffed...". What does that mean?

@deecarter147 2 жыл бұрын

Chuffed means 'pleased'. UK and Australian English!

@tammyhirst8304 5 ай бұрын

Chuffed means happy!!!😁

@crashtestpanda 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, what did you use to secure your ply to the van. thanks

@oklife6290 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I used self tapping metal screws.

@notantosh626 2 жыл бұрын

Would this work if I want to slide the bed back? Does it slide smoothly?

@oklife6290 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, If you take the bed base off, the Skorva beams move VERY easily. One of the reasons I wanted this setup is so I can remove the bed (ON MY OWN) and have it totally clear.

@dukeofmtb Ай бұрын

👋😁

@cooperdog9956 2 жыл бұрын

I can't find the Metod beams in the United States. Where did you purchase them?

@oklife6290 2 жыл бұрын

Purchased from Ikea UK. The beams are sold as wall cabinet mounts. Ikea UK description: Metod Suspension rail, galvansied 200cm.

@julierehoric3856 2 жыл бұрын

IKEA

@davepage5875 2 жыл бұрын

SEKTION Suspension rail in the US, $15 @ Ikea

@martinbright2249 2 жыл бұрын

What are the threaded studs called please

@oklife6290 2 жыл бұрын

I used M8x10mm Rivet Hex Socket Head Insert Nut Screws. Sourced from Amazon. Also believe there called furniture sleeve nuts. Hope this answers your question?

@WcWGoldbergWcW Жыл бұрын

Won’t the beams slide a lot on the rail?

@oklife6290 Жыл бұрын

Not at all. With the weight of the wood base, plus the beams are very stiff when extended into position. Plus I've made some spacer tabs that fit into the metod rail that stops the skorva beams being able to move, think of them like wedges.

@StevePhillips-ug3bh 4 ай бұрын

What are the bolts you've used please?

@oklife6290 4 ай бұрын

Furniture bolts? If u check this video or some of my others, I'm certain I've mentioned them.

@mohi9400 Жыл бұрын

What kind of wood did you choose?

@oklife6290 Жыл бұрын

Plywood.

@haseebmajid2288 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope your bed set-up works but I don't think the metod rails will support ones weight.

@oklife6290 2 жыл бұрын

The Skorva beams usually fit onto brackets that are approx' 2" wide and held into place with two "small" screws! Each beam is estimated to hold upto 250 Kilos (two adults in a bed). Hence I have 4 Skorva beams spreading the load across a 200cm bead which is 2" wide, and held into place with multiple 10mm steel / stainless steels bolts and penny washers spreading the load over 12mm marine hardwood ply! - I've placed all my weight onto one Skorva beam and had absolutely no flex or movement.

@julierehoric3856 2 жыл бұрын

They are C-shaped brackets, durable, telescopable and extremely sturdy

@julierehoric3856 2 жыл бұрын

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