how to build a pull out bed in a campervan / RV

[@normajohnson4811]

After watching many such videos, I vote this to be the one best slide-out bed build by far. Thank you!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really nice of you too say 🤙🤓

[@peteraldino3423]

Definitely one of the best I've seen as well!

[@danielaakilah1046]

Me too🙂

[@yunuowei4172]

I agree : the best of the best ! Thank you !!

[@euwitt2899]

God work 👍

[@vanlifeembracingdiversity5431]

Mel is one of the best out there. No fancy workshops or DeWalt tools. He inspires every day people who don't have the money to splash out on a £50k van build. A godsend to novice van builders🥰

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say really appreciate your encouragement and support 👍🤓👍

[@janaeshannon7869]

Ahhhh !! All other videos I watched on the subject are in the trash this is the only one you need great detailed information thanks a bunch!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s really kind of you to say thank you and good luck with your build 😊👍

[@kschleyerbach]

@@BigVanSmallWorld I agree with Janae .. .I built a similar one and had issues with friction when sliding it in and out. will revise the construction now based on your advive. thanks a lot man!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@kschleyerbach thank you and good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@jody3502]

FINALLY a vid that shows ‘n’ tells it simply how it should be done!! WOW! Thank you.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for your feedback that’s great to know my video is helping you good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@CherrieMcKenzie]

I had to smile when you said "I love it when a plan comes together." Your video had some great tips and your underside view was worth its weight in gold in helping me understand the whole process. Thanks and cheers!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are so welcome thank you for taking the time to comment good luck with your project 👍🤓👍

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

This is the best pull-out bed with "fingers" that I've seen. I'm going to copy it for my RV. Thanks!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@noneofyourbizmthfr7699]

The support beams are exactly what was missing in the other DIY projects I saw on the internet. Well thought. Cleverly solved. Good job!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck with your project 👍

[@michaelheppler2193]

THE BEST DESIGNED AND BEST INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO ON SLAT FRAMING BAR NONE. Outstanding

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really appreciated good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@amechealle5918]

This is by far the best slat bed tutorial I have seen (and I have been watching slat bed tutorials for about 15 years (to place in my tiny house for visitors) thank you for sharing and the attention to detail! New subscriber!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you 👍😊👍

[@shawnhenderson1130]

15 years of slat bed videos and you haven't figured it out yet.. hmm

[@madmax5579]

You are the first person that explains everything in every detail even know I do not understand much English but I wanna thank you for taking your time and Sharing your beautiful job thank you so much man

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome thank you for your encouragement and support really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@recordingroadtrips]

Thank you so much from this middle aged German gal that only ever built stuff from Ikea and had not bought one screw in her life before. That was a very helpful video and I was actually able to finish my very own pull out bed in just one day, even though it looks a bit more wonky than your fantastic work. ;) Keep being awesome and please say hello to kitty cat from me!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@courtneydunn7583]

If ur doing up a van into a campervan ,mels ur man to keep u right I honestly couldn’t thank this guy enuff for the times he’s kept me right after watching his videos on utube , hopefully one day I will bump into him on my travels in my campervan to thank him 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you so much that’s really kind of you to say. Happy and safe travels if you ever do see me out about do come say hi 👋 🙏

[@vsavoldi]

Thank you, this is perfect and exactly what I have been missing. I love that you discussed the tips, many people miss those. Simple , easy, short tutorial that does not miss a beat. Thx again!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffreyvasby3230]

Brother, this is definitely the best slider bed video on youtube! God bless you and your family😇💒♥️

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy that’s really kind of you god bless 👍😊👍

[@DataSmithy]

This video clarified and simplified my thinking about how to build one of these things. Thank you for your video!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome thank you for your positive feedback really appreciated 😊👍

[@bulentacar341]

I can say that it is one of the most beautiful and cleverly designed ones I have ever seen. Congratulations.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Wow, thank you!☺️

[@mjremy2605]

Best explanation I have seen for a slat bed, simply superb! Thank you. Equalize height of slats to any existing fixed bed portion. Groove in the sliding section frame to move more freely on wood rail. Washer to create clearance on moving slats but not fixed slats. Flip all slats with smooth edge facing mattress so no snags. Round out sharp edges of slats. Chamfer the edges of the moving slat close to wall so they glide on top of the fixed rail support. Small gap between every slat so they move freely and mattress has good air flow (no mold). Cut legs of moving side a sliver shorter so they move easily. Bed must pass Black Cat Inspection Team! A most delightful video! Loved the Black Cat who looks like my beloved cat Lucifer who passed away a few years ago. And I really liked your detailed explanation. It is the small details that hamper each project. Subscribed. Now I have to figure out how to make the top slats hinge upwards so I can inspect my water tank below, without removing the bed entirely.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for taking the time to comment that’s really appreciated

[@seamushargadon99]

One word to describe your video "Magic", three words "Simply the Best". Very well explained and demonstrated. Thank you.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Wow, thank you!😀 good luck with your build

[@whitve]

My sincere thanks! I just built the couch bed you described using mostly 2x3 lumber. The chamfering and use of washers in the build was simply genius. I built if for my 16x10 shed that I turned into a bunk house. I decided to make a queen size version that will work very well for sleeping.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad I could help!

[@kennygee2715]

Fantastic... Wife and I are in the middle of a camper project and were considering double hinges etc, etc... this is so simple. Thank you!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome good luck with your project

[@brokerhc]

Great slide out and great craftsmanship. I would have placed a piano hinge at the wall end only screwed to the fixed pieces of lumber. That would allow me to open the top to access storage space below. Also, I would have pre drilled the holes in the lumber to avoid cracking.

[@rickypeacock659]

This is the easiest construction of all the many I have seen. Awesomely SIMPLE ⚽

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@lizcrandall8928]

This is hand down the best tutorial of a pull out bed I've seen!! Thank you for your hard work and contribution to us vanlifers!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi Liz I’m glad you found it useful thank you for your positive feedback that makes all the hard work worthwhile good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@angeladawn805]

Ah, I missed this video, it's nice looking back at your "old stuff/early work". I have to say that you're 100% authentic, and have the formula bang on from the get go, please don't change (clearly you haven't in 3 years) - and keep up the good work 😘

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

thank you 🤗

[@OutlawBushcraft]

Mel your an absolute diamond 👍🏻 I'm converting a 8' x 5' x 6' square Tickners cargo trailer and I have followed you on every addition of your build and pinched all of your ideas. It has helped me so much with your straight forward every day English and no nonsense instructions. Cheers buddy keep up the brilliant work. Dave from Chelmsford 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hay Dave that’s really kind of you to take the time to comment and letting me know you have found my videos helped you it make all the hard work worthwhile 👍😊👍

[@vanlife_dreamer]

Built the bed. Thought I didn't really need the washers. Had to take it apart and put washers in. Damn Brit was right. Thanks for your expertise from across the pond!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks for taking the time to comment real kind of you good luck with the rest of your build 👍😊👍

[@fedecab7097]

Simplicity is masterpiece. Thanks, Mel! Insightful and useful. Very much appreciated 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for your encouragement and support really appreciated 👍

[@hartart2869]

Great job, mate. This is the best pull out slat bed video and design I've seen. Simple, light weight, and works great. You have eliminated many of the problems others have had and you show how everything works very clearly. Thanks and Happy trails.

[@maartjehuernink3374]

This is seriously good! I was struggling with one part of my pull out bed and your explanation is the best out there. Thank you!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for taking the time to comment that is really kind of good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@lisajanestrawbridge7833]

Thanks, Mel, for sharing. I appreciate all the little tips you gave on how to get bed to slide smoothly.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@lisajanestrawbridge7833 you are absolutely welcome good luck with your project remember to keep it simple keep it safe and you’ll sleep so well nothing will stop you 👍🤓👍

[@themulletexpress]

I used your methods and it worked out great!! The washers was a great idea to give a small gap. Worked first try. Didn't have to redo anything and it slides out so smooth. Thank you!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Way hay brilliant thank you for taking the time to let me know I really appreciate it good luck with the rest of your build 👍😊👍

[@c3pbo]

Do those washers go on each of the pull out slats or just the end ones?

[@themulletexpress]

@@c3pbo in-between each slat as your building just to add a small gap before you screw it down.

[@Lowegy]

Nice job. Finally someone built a slat bed properly so that the slats are flush in the closed position

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 🤓👍

[@sN4Re]

Love this simple design Mel, your such a nice character and hope we see you on the road one day!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say would be nice to get out and about soon 👍😊👍

[@maggieday6895]

Hi Mel, I just wanted to tell you that I have watched this video so many times and your building a kitchen video! They are my ‘go to’s’ with my van build. Thank you so much, I appreciate you!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi Maggie thank you that’s very kind of you to take the time to comment I truly appreciate your positivity. Maggie I have changed my kitchen around quite a few times over time and I’d say it’s definitely worth having draws rather than cupboards especially at low levels. Good luck with your build remember keep it simple keep it safe and enjoy the process 👍🤓👍

[@maggieday6895]

@@BigVanSmallWorld I’m halfway through my kitchen so I will definitely take your advice on board. I will add a few drawers now thank you!

[@conjoquanito9059]

Thank you so much for this simple but great tutorial I will deffinitelly use this in my van build!🙏

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck with your build 👍

[@oldwomon]

After searching for months ....This is the best build I've seen ...thank you 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say good luck with your build

[@Memyselfandvan]

Brilliant tutorial Mel, I'm sure many viewers will find this very helpful. I had to LOL when you said about putting the camera on the fast forward thinymagigy. Time-lapse :P

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh time lapse that’s what it’s called lol 😂 thanks for that 👍👍🍻🤙🤓

[@bismyno1]

Perfect explanation and demonstration. So good that I think that I could actually do as successful a job. Thanks 😊

[@johnwren3976]

Very nice. About to make a similar bed for my van. Great tips on fitment. You might consider rubbing the slider boards with a bar of soap. It lubricates the surfaces nicely.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck with your build great tip thanks 👍🤓👍

[@rosegordon4297]

I agree with everyone on here one of the best pull out bed ever, can't wait to make this for my campervan. Thanks for sharing

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for the positive vibes really appreciated good luck with your project 👍🤓👍

[@lukeb4501]

Finally a well built slide out bed video! Im getting ready to build one and Im trying to decide on what size wood I will use for the slats. Can you feel the space between yours? I am currently thinking about using 1x2. Thanks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you really appreciate your positivity as long as you have a thick mattress you can’t feel anything I used an 8 inch and I just ordered an 8 inch memory foam mattress for the van I’m building now 👍🤓👍

[@elvispresley6852]

THIS IS THE BEST CONCEPTION THAT I HAVE SEEN SO FAR AMONG THE MANY WAYS THEY MADE A BED LIKE THIS ON KZbin. THIS IS VERY USEFUL NOT ONLY FOR CAMPER VANS BUT FOR ANY SITUATION THAT'S ASKING FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BED LIKE THIS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR UNIQUE KNOWLEDGE.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s so kind of you to say really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@RemusKingOfRome]

PS - What do you think of the NEW Toyota Hiace Van ?

[@ALYDAVIDSON1]

Do you mean the Toyota Pro Ace? because unfortunately the Hiace is no longer available for in the UK

[@RemusKingOfRome]

@@ALYDAVIDSON1 Not sure of naming but this one - www.toyota.com.au/hiace

[@louisjantzen7141]

l have an 85 Hi Ace 2.5D with almost 500k kms on it. Converted into Camper Van by the previous owner, l've 'modified' a few things over the last 20 years. (the solar panel was the best idea so far - 4 years now!)

[@RemusKingOfRome]

@@louisjantzen7141 There's alot to like about the new Hiace .. but i bet it won't get 500K .. LOL. Toyota don't build bullet-proof tanks anymore.

[@louisjantzen7141]

Just saw that link, Remus. WTF is wrong with Toyota (& Lexus)??? They're making 'em uglier & uglier every day, bejaysus. My pal just bought that new Prius (or whatever), and it looks like a bloated Nissan Juke ffs. wow...

[@ratboy555]

Super straight forward, easy to follow, very helpful.....not like a lot of the self indulgent lifestyle shaming smug bollocks on KZbin 🙄

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Haha thanks buddy 👍😂👍

[@denaedandridge5099]

Thank you! This was my problem during my build. I will be fixing what I did and move forward.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome thank you for taking the time to comment good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@emski.i]

I showed your video to my good friend, who was helping me to build in my van. With his help, I now have this awesome feature in my own van/ home! It's my favourite feature to show people, I love it so much! Thanks heaps for sharing!! So much appreciated:)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That is awesome thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@ADVRider78]

The best detailed pull out bed video I could find on KZbin. Excellent work!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for taking the time to comment and for the kind words really appreciated good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@93556108]

Your slide-out sofa bed construction is so unique and it slides so smoothly not like others who made it. Thanks for you several woodwork tips as well.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍😊👍

[@FLASH-fr9pr]

So, watched the video a few times. Easy to follow and just the right amount of detail in all the right places. About 80% through finishing, though deviated from what was shown a in a few bits. Thanks.

[@stanglennie9389]

I'm building my mobile home in a 4 ft by 7 ft enclosed trailer and found the video brilliant and simple. Thanks bud! From Queensland Australia!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

G Day Stan thanks for taking the time to comment I’m glad my video has helped you out I have some aging relatives who live near Gold Coast I have so many happy memories from my time spent there i recently heard it’s no longer aloud to sleep in a camper on the streets can you tell me if this is true as I’m really hoping to gat back to QlD and get a camper project underway soon as I can afford to? I’ve asked my uncle there but he hasn’t got a clue lol would be great to stay in touch with someone there that knows the crack so if you’re interested in staying in touch I’d really appreciate it my email is [e-mail] Look forward to hearing back from you 👍🍻👍

[@lisablake4237]

This is an easy way to create the slide out bed. Most videos are too complicated. Thanks. Hello from Alaska

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hello Lisa from Alaska thank you for your positive message that’s really kind of you hope you’re not to cold 🥶 up there in the wilderness looks beautiful from what I’ve seen on TV anyway good luck with your build and thanks for taking the time to comment really appreciated 👍😊👍

[@lisablake4237]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks Mel. The build starts when the 3 feet or 91cm of snow melts on the ground. It was 7F degrees or -13C. We call the spring melt "Break-up" and we are waiting patiently for that. The date for the official move in to the RV is August. Now it's about getting rid of the junk Ive accumulated over the last 53 years. I'm very ready for this move.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh my goodness me 3ft of snow the uk comes to a standstill if we get 2 inches and anything below -2 there’s a second ice age coming lol sounds like you got lots to do you will definitely feel lighter and less stress good on ya 👍😊👍

[@markbaker42]

Brilliant Mel! Really appreciate you explaining everything clearly and with a sense of humour. Agree with others that this is the best slat bed video i've seen! Well done mate.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say

[@jeffnaylor4838]

Genuinely helpful advice. Looking at making a bed to replace one with all the sticking issues you mentioned - good to know how to avoid them!

[@SemperFi1971]

Great bed and great entertainment as well. The most simplest sliding slat bed I've seen so far! Cheerio from the USA!! Well done!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for taking the time to comment that’s really appreciated good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

I used thick pieces of stick on felt instead of washers for the bed I made for my client. It worked a treat but thanks for the tip because if it wasn't for that I wouldn't have thought to put anything in between.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That actually sounds a much better idea thank you and well done bet your customer was really pleased 👍😊👍

[@Trang-xq9fn]

This is truly the cleanest design. Thank you for sharing.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Trang you are absolutely welcome thank you for your positive encouragement really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@Wastelander13]

This is the best video about a sliding bed. 👍👍👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@Wastelander13]

@@BigVanSmallWorld What is the height of your bench- bed please?

[@sanfilms786]

Excellent. This is the best one. I like it. The best thing is that all planks edges are in one line which gives a clean look.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you really appreciate your encouragement and support 🤓👍

[@stephaniejosine]

Love the simplicity, and your cheeriness :) Thanks for sharing this 🙏

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome good luck with your project.Simple and cheerful! I’ve been called worse 😂🤣😂👍

[@paulandsamjones8388]

This video has just saved me throwing my toolbox across the garden 🤣 I'm converting my camper with no experience of anything useful and today have built beds...pull out beds..and they work Great video cheers:-)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That is awesome!

[@dbharrold]

Probably the best design on youtube thanks. I am going to pinch some of your ideas for a bed for our tiny spare room. I am also planning to hinge/pivot the top to get the storage space under the bed.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say good luck with your build sounds great 👍

[@dontwastetimetoday493]

Thanks Mel ,I'm gonna go for an upgrade now

[@aldarimana1743]

Thank you. Good simple design 🤣👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome thank you for taking the time to comment 👍

[@juliescrafton2473]

Best pull out bed vid I've seen. Such clear instructions extra tips and all in a short time. Thank you so much Mel.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome thank you for taking the time to comment good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@billiesmurphy]

Love this, thinking of using this for the bench in my van instead of just a bench so that guests have somewhere to sleep

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@theabell857]

Thanks so much for sharing this. Such a good video that my 11 year old son was able to follow and then build the same bed for our bus! 😁

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Wow that’s brilliant good for him 👍🤓👍

[@melissalerch9958]

Like everyone else I vote this the best bed- building video ever! Especially love that you built it IN PLACE. Also am able to see the exact placement and size of the frame pieces. Ready to buy some wood! Thank you tons. Or tonnes?!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Awesome! Thank you! Good luck with your project 👍🤓👍

[@richardnelson2068]

Copied this method for an extending bed for toyota hi ace van. Works perfectly. When i need more room in van when not camping i slide foot of bed back. Thanks for great video. Cheers Richard

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@tinycuisine6544]

You just saved me from a very annoying mistake I was sure to make with the levels of both parts! Thanks ;)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome I hope I earned your subscription 👍🤓👍

[@tinycuisine6544]

Of course! Just completed the bed this week, and delighted with the result; had to watch your video a few times! Not due to lack of clarity on your part, rather due to mine. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much again. All the best from Tarifa, Spain.

[@AllyGriffiths-i1h]

I have watched so many bed build videos but this one was by far the best and easiest to follow. I used it to build the bed in my own van and it came out really well. Thank you for sharing!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad it helped!

[@ishbelBurattin]

very nice video mate, thanks

[@waynegpitts6335]

You make it look simple, I think I will give it a go for the new bed

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Go for it 🤓👍

[@esra2146]

the clearest instruction ever.Thanks!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome thank you for your positive feedback really appreciate it 👍🤓👍

[@sylviau7901]

Cat approved! I get a chuckle out of you Mel. Best of all you keep it simple for complex minds like mine.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you it’s always nice to get a positive message really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@janineivey03121]

I’m so glad that Kevin from Have Minivan Will Travel turned me onto your channel. Informative and entertaining!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really nice I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know 👍🤓👍

[@sympaticoamori]

Love your design, style, fabricating method and your cat, especially!! I am going to try this in a Toyota sienna minivan!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@coralieofjumpwithnofear]

These are EXACTLY the tips that I needed for what I hope to build soon. Thank you so much!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate it good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@jordanscott8685]

Legend! Your tips with the washer and space built in to move was incredibly helpful. Thanks! Cabinets next!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@0utdoor_living.]

Exactly what I was after for my MK2 VW Caddy build. Thanks 👊🏼

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated good luck with your build 👍😊👍

[@ParallaxGamingTV]

What a tip adding the washer. Thanks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome 👍🤓👍

[@rickharris5485]

Best video I've seen so far on this subject. Good job!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for taking the time to comment and for the positive feedback really appreciated good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@xDJessxDx]

Definitely do this in my van looks so sturdy! And so well explained!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for taking the time to comment and good luck with your project 👍🤓👍

[@recklessndalycity]

thanks man for the video. I will be making this for someone tomorrow who lives in a travel trailer. needed some ideas and got all I needed from your video. I appreciate you bro

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hay dude you are absolutely welcome good luck with your build and thanks for the positive message really appreciated 👍😊👍

[@lynreed9]

I showed my hubby this we now have one in my transit 😃

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s fantastic thank you enjoy your time away 👍

[@sarahhunt7005]

Hi Mel 👋 I hope your doing OK? Thanks for making this 📹 video. I'm converting my Peugeot Partner Tepee into a microcamper-van for wild camping 🏕 & days bushcrafting in the woods. I've been scratching my head for months wondering how to do it. Now thanks to you I've found my solution. I'm going to follow your video to help me build my bed 😬 🗜 🙏 🛏 off to B&Q tomorrow night for some wood & washers. Ready for a Saturday bed building session. Thanks again for sharing x

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome thank you for taking the time to comment it’s always nice to hear that people found my videos useful good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@abbeyjane1306]

Perfect sliding bed, thanks. I'll be building one for my transit connect in the next couple of days.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck with your build

[@aveturner8669]

Thanks so much we managed to make our own pull out bed by using your method for our Bongo

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad it helped!👍

[@elementgypsy]

This is the best design with the extra rail to slide on and spacers. I am making one soon. So many build them and the slats on the moving part falls down. I built one proper but it was too short and a bit flimsy base. Thanks!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Element Gypsy thank you that’s really nice of you to say really appreciated good luck with your build 🤓👍

[@kiaranjay5153]

Good on ya Mel. I'll be using this design but adding hinges so that I can lift it up to get to my electrics underneath 😁👌

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Brilliant idea good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@nikahopper2178]

Thanks for going over the details on how this works!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍😊👍

[@ArrowToTheKnee]

Good tutorial to help avoid issues with your bed, thanks! 🙂👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@traceytaylor2566]

Brilliantly simple, thank you.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@dazzac2708]

Excellent job, very simple to follow and it's given me confidence to try it out for myself!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You can do it!👍👍👍

[@willycatchit3807]

Thanks a lot Mel, this has worked an absolute treat for me Blinding idea 👌🏼👍🏼

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re welcome glad to hear it helped 👍

[@michaelperline-sw4sc]

Built mine following your video precisely. Worked great but after it spent the night in the van and it rained outside, the wood swelled a touch and became very hard to pull apart (even with the washer trick). Applied some paste wax to the parts that meet and presto, slides in and out perfectly. Thanks Mel!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s fantastic so glad my video was helpful 👍

[@stogmot1]

excellent ,all the others fall in when first pull out ,was looking for a better design , top marks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@colinlarkin2506]

Great video, short simple and to the point. For those amongst us that have trouble getting started measurements of the wood would be helpful.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad it was helpful!

[@colinlarkin2506]

@@BigVanSmallWorld very, I now have one in my van.

[@vansandskoolies]

Wow the simplest video on KZbin awesome

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@JoelTheRox]

Simply Brilliant! Thanks a bunch dude - Helping a lot of people!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@emski.i]

Thanks, man! I'm planning on doing this type of bed in my camper, and I'm super glad I found your video. Simple, straight forward and we'll thought out. Cheers for sharing!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome thanks for taking the time to comment really appreciate it good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

[@emski.i]

@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks! I'll let you know how it goes!