Folding Campervan Bunk Bed | Ambulance To Camper Van Conversion

[@BrendanExplores]

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[@kdean9537]

Hi Brendan, you should be so proud of yourself, the bed looks great! You really have come along way from your first van. Henry is growing up so much, he's so sweet! Glad to hear your dad's feeling better. Thank you for sharing. Take really good care, stay well! Please give Mika a cuddle for me! 🐾Lots of love Kathy x 🎄

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey Kathy, thanks for your comment 🙂 yeh the sofa bed has turned out better than I expected and Henry certainly is growing up fast, I look away for 1 second and he looks older haha. Have a great week 🙂👍

[@Andywelsh91]

That folding sofa bed looks amazing you should be proud with yourself! the build is looking amazing watched it from the when you bought the van and seeing the transformation you and everyone whos helped you have done, you should be over the moon Cant wait to see it when it finished Plus so glad your dad getting better Take care mate

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Andywelsh91 thanks buddy, yeh I can't quite believe how far the journey has come sometimes 🙂. Thanks for your continued support and he's on the mend now mate 👍

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

Mate, it doesn't matter how long a job takes as long as it's done right and looks the part......and that sofa bed looks spot on 😎

[@BrendanExplores]

That's very true mate and thank you 🙂 I wanted to get it right and see what I can do and I'm pretty happy with it 👍

[@howardtom830]

Don’t know how I stumbled upon your videos but I’m so glad I did. Love how you don’t make out that everything is perfect. Doesn’t matter if it’s perfect or not if it makes you happy then its a win. Keep doing what your doing and enjoy the van once it’s finished!!

[@BrendanExplores]

Welcome to the family mate and thank you for your kind words 👍. I just film how it transpires I guess which is honest but not always the most KZbin friendly. The channel would do a lot better of I was a little more professional I guess but then I wouldn't be me 🙂

[@howardtom830]

@@BrendanExplores I watch a lot of KZbin but I can’t think of any ‘youtuber’ that seems as honest and as relatable as you. Keep making the videos and being you.

[@BrendanExplores]

@howardtom830 thanks very much mate, I appreciate that and will do 🙂👍

[@zara2617]

You should turn the green seats around back to back with driver seat for more room

[@BrendanExplores]

Good idea but I've got swivel seats on the front seats and I wasn't sure what the law and safety regs was for belted seats whether they had to be front facing etc. I'm hoping to make a dining area out of that section 🙂

[@GoodOnYerMate]

Coming along nicely now, roll on the spring when hopefully you will have it all finished and on the road. Tons of adventures lay ahead. I used to be 6'1" but on my last health visit they measured me at 5'11" so it looks like the older you get the shorter you get, ah well. Nice to see your young apprentice training up.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@GoodOnYerMate absolutely mate, can't wait for warmer weather! At this rate, Henry will be taller than my dad next year 😂😂. He loves working with me on the van bless him ❤️

[@user-jj7pg5xt9x]

Good job Brendon. Love watching you and how happy you get when you achieve something new. Hope your Dad gets better soon.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks very much 🙂 yeh this felt good to know I planned and built it all by myself. Proud moment 👍

[@Matt-k3m9z]

Builds Looking great,You should be proud of what you’ve achieved and learnt along the way.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Matt-k3m9z thank you mate and yes I am 🙂 it's rare I give myself credit but when I look back, I've come a long way and it's quite surreal sometimes to think where I started 👍🙂

[@leedrummond9605]

Love how Henry helps that was such a lovely touch to the video . Watch all your videos keep it up

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh thanks mate, he's brilliant ❤️. Loves helping out his daddy 👍🙂

[@SharonHabberley]

Bless Henry helping 😊 he is a lot like your dad Brendan lovely video

[@BrendanExplores]

@@SharonHabberley yeh he did a great job bless him ❤️

[@Alivefrom45]

Nice job Brendan, moving ever closer.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Alivefrom45 thanks guys 🙂 the new year will bring the start of camping 😁👍

[@ScoTreVan]

And so you should be,,, Proud as punch, well done so far,,,, hope your Dad recovers soon.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate 🙂 he's now recovered about 80% so he's nearly there 👍

[@geoffseaman5263]

Vans coming along nicely Brendan ! Well done great work. I hope dad feels better soon....

[@BrendanExplores]

@@geoffseaman5263 thanks very much mate 🙂 and he's feeling much better now thank you buddy 👍

[@levt7651]

You definitely should be proud of yourself! Great job!!! 😊

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much mate, appreciate it 🙂👍

[@TheJonno1968]

Well done mate we are also proud of your achievements on this build. More please!

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that 🙂 plenty more to come 😁

[@Richard.oo7]

Great stuff bren. Love how you gifted the old van to your dad too ❤

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate, yeh I couldn't let that van go to anyone else really 🙂

[@hughtempleton8640]

I hope that your dad feels better soon. This time of year , we all get cold and flu 🤧. ❤

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you and he's feeling much better now thanks. I've got something now though 🤣 typical lol

[@louiewilliams7712]

Another great video! Your van is coming along nicely mate, don't worry about how long it takes. We all have to learn

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you buddy and yeh it will take time but I'm very close to being able to camp in it now 😁👍

[@English_Wanderer]

Great little man getting involved. You should be proud of the build, coming on now mate.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@English_Wanderer yeh he loves it 🙂 when the camera off he loves to spend time pick up tools in the van haha. He'll be a van builder one day I reckon. Yeh I'm very proud of how it's developed 👍 can't believe it to be fair

[@saunteringsapsfords]

I think your doing a great job Brendan.ive done 4 conversions on vivaros/trafics all a bit different layouts,its very easy to make little mistakes like you did with your sofa bed,i know i did ,more than once.I always look forward to your videos.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much mate, that means a lot coming from someone with experience in van building 🙂. Very proud of that bed 👍

[@MrTerryb1956]

Hi Bren , its look god mate, hope you Dad gets better soon

[@BrendanExplores]

@@MrTerryb1956 cheers mate and he's on the mend now thanks 🙂👍

[@PaulJames-i1q]

LOVE IT AS ALWAYS🤪entertaining🤪funny and enjoyable🤪👍💪

[@BrendanExplores]

@@PaulJames-i1q thank you very much mate 🙂 glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@PaulJames-i1q]

@ always do and the banter between you and your dad🤪PRICELESS 😂

[@heatherpalmer]

I love my BLUETTI I’ve got 2 there amazing and dead smart I use them in the house 🙌 great video as always xx

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh they are brilliant pieces of kit, one of the best power banks I've tested to be fair 👍 thanks Heather 🙂

[@ThomasOcallaghan-b9z]

Well done mate. Looking good. Hope your Dad has a quick recovery.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy and he's starting to feel a lot better now thanks 👍

[@hughtempleton8640]

I feel your dad's pain ,I'm also smaller than I was now that I'm older . 😆❤ Your son is a brilliant little apprentice. 👏❤

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣🤣 he still doesn't believe it lol

[@dannychapp]

Looking good so far. It's prob my attention to detail but maybe get some wood filler and cover them screw holes once fitted. Bet your little one is loving helping out too. Looks like he's enjoying it

[@BrendanExplores]

Good idea mate 🙂👍 I've got some edging trim to attach as well at some point but some filler would work well. Yeh he loves getting involved where he can bless him ❤️

[@marizaanvisagie9537]

Wow wow super proud that sofa bed looks amazing. Please tell dad to get well soon. ❤

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much, chuffed with how it turned out 🙂 and I will 👍

[@marizaanvisagie9537]

@BrendanExplores you know what I like about it, its not only a sofa bed mom can change the new baby on there also. This is truely so so awesome.

[@BrendanExplores]

@marizaanvisagie9537 that's very true 👍 multifunctional 🙂

[@marizaanvisagie9537]

@BrendanExplores spot on 😁

[@daihatsudave6332]

Great job . Got to make the most of the space . Going to be a proper family camper . I do hope your dad gets better . Baby number 3 might be made in there lol

[@BrendanExplores]

@@daihatsudave6332 yeh I thought long and hard about how to best utilise the space without just having beds and I think this was the best design for the budget I had 🙂. My dad's feeling much better now thank you

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Its coming together Brendon looking good great idea about the side tables, keep up the good work looking forward to seeing you go camping in it 🫶🙏👍 stay safe buddy

[@BrendanExplores]

It certainly is mate and yeh I though the side tables would solve two problems at one really 🙂

[@wilburytwist6683]

I was sat here thinking you'd been winging it on your previous conversions. And then you said it ! Your skills have come on in leaps and bounds to this point. This van looks amazing. Great adventures ahead for you all, but i think you may have to say bye bye to stealth camping. 😆

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣🤣 don't you worry I definitely winged it for 90% of them time haha and I've got a little trick up my sleeve when it comes to stealth camping 😉 watch this space 🤣

[@wilburytwist6683]

Hospital car parks ? 🫣🤣

[@BrendanExplores]

@@wilburytwist6683 🤣🤣🤣

[@DaznEm525]

Hey 👋 we have watched ya since the beginning. You defo should be proud of yourself, your skills have come a long way and ya van is looking great. Well done 👏 😊 looking forward to seeing your adventures in it 😀 ❤x

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much for that comment and for supporting me since the start 🙂 I appreciate that. I can't wait for the first camp now! 👍

[@daihatsudave6332]

Yes !!! Again anothet great video

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you mate 😁 glad your enjoying it 👍

[@PiscesAquatics]

Welldone Brendan …⭐️

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks very much mate 😁👍

[@mark_your_adventures90]

You need to watch yourself with your son mate! He'll be taking your job at this rate 😂 good job on the bench seat/bed though, it's looking good 👌🏻

[@BrendanExplores]

That's the plan mate 😂 retire at 40, keep a nice little pension pot and give Henry the channel haha. Not going to lie I would love him to follow in my footsteps but he wants to be a teacher at the moment so we'll see what happens haha

[@touringaroundwithrosie]

The van is coming along brilliantly mate ! You'll be out and about in no time now, have to say that carpet looks really plush, might have to see if they will deliver over the water :D

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks guys 🙂 yeh I'm itching to go on my first camp! Yeah the carpet has added a soft layer to the build 😁👍

[@Jonandstacey]

Yes been waiting for the latest video. Great again 👏👏.. our latest is out we’ve just started buying and selling so we can go off travelling all down to you. You’re the first one we started watching . Then Steve adz etc etc 😊

[@BrendanExplores]

That's fantastic to hear mate 😁 glad your enjoying the videos and I wish you many happy adventures! Exciting times ahead 🙂

[@Jonandstacey]

@ thanks mate .. yes can’t wait for next year so we can get out a bit more in the van

[@HoneyandMe]

Looking good, Brendan! I'm curious to see what kind of toilet you'll be putting in. I was picturing a chemical porta potti type, but that wouldn't work in that space. A bucket? A Trelino? I can highly recommend the Trelino, although pricey. Thankfully, they contacted me and offered one in exchange for a video! You should contact them!! Might get a free composting toilet! Henry is such a cutie! I love that he's 'helping' out.

[@BrendanExplores]

Don't think you'll be surprised as I went for the same as you 🙂. Seems like the best solution to be able to empty it most places 👍. I'll be showing more of the Trelino in my next video. I love Henry helping me when he's not playing transformers haha

[@scatmanjohn895]

There’s no rush, Brendan no one‘s timing you mate take your time and do it right and enjoy what are you doing That’s what it’s all about, mate.🫡

[@BrendanExplores]

Absolutely mate 🙂 I'm proud of how it's coming together 👍 appreciate your support and leaving a comment

[@boatingmanchester]

You wasn't lying when you said you was gonna build another bed )

[@BrendanExplores]

Enough to sleep 4 comfortably now mate 😁👍

[@peteraitken6494]

Hi mate coming along great hope your dad feels better soon ,not doing too well myself cough and cold feeling like crap 🥶🥶 it’s always a good feeling when you can say I done that ,great achievement so far mistakes are always going to happen when doing something like this I’m a great believer in you can cut a bit off but not so easy adding a bit on lol have a great day vans looking great 👍👌🚐🚐❤️

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks very much mate and I'm in the same boat, not well at the moment. Hope you start to feel better soon mate 👍. Yeh I'm glad I didn't cut too much off that's for sure haha

[@barbhenderson4867]

Great job Brendan, btw tell your dad I’ve lost in height 3” too,hope he’s better too xx

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks very much mate and yes nearly recovered from his cold but sadly lost another foot in height since this was filmed 🤣 he may be 3ft by the time he appears on the channel again lol

[@barbhenderson4867]

@ 😂😂

[@johnrhodes4803]

Looking good now mate look better with the sink unit grey spot on then pal

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I agree mate, I'm going to paint that over the Christmas period I think 🙂👍

[@louisecoupland]

You've shrunk Malcolm lol I think that is what Brendan said your name was lol 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

That's right yes 😂😂 since filling this video, he's now 3ft lol

[@louisecoupland]

@BrendanExplores Hilarious, Santa's Elf for Christmas then lol 😆

[@BrendanExplores]

@@louisecoupland 😂😂

[@mx5milton]

fyi you can get a mattress in 175cm of ebay, also its the same width as the back of the traffic sideways

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh nice one 🙂 cheers mate, I'll take a look 👍

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

Mate, I've never seen a car that dirty 😂😂

[@BrendanExplores]

Washed it a week ago 🤣🤣 the curse of the white car haha

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

@@BrendanExplores Ah I'll let you off then 😂

[@Bigalref1]

wht didnt you do a bed like the double bed, with the slats

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Bigalref1 good question and I thought of that but because I had to cut out the back of the bed to accommodate the wheel arch I decided on this design 👍

[@xIDarkSideIx]

Been a while since I've caught a video... Checked back and I've missed like 5 uploads havn't been getting notifications💀💀

[@BrendanExplores]

@@xIDarkSideIx welcome back mate and yes a few people have mentioned that.. very strange. Hope you enjoy catching up though 🙂

[@philfitzgerald8449]

Leave the legs on permanently and build a back rest/cushion that slots over them.

[@BrendanExplores]

I did think of doing something like that actually, I'll look into it mate 🙂 thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@robt6299]

Used Love Sundays bed video for inspiration right?

[@BrendanExplores]

I haven't actually seen Sean's bed but I know he's a dab hand with DIY 👍. I actually copied the design from my old campervan with a couple of tweaks with sizes etc 🙂

[@meach861]

Brendon, been watching your videos for a few years now and have a camper myself that I enjoy tinkering with. Do you have a link for the power tools you are using in your build please?

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for supporting from the start mate 🙂 and I love a bit of tinkering 👍. I don't have a link to all the tools I use but the latest drill purchase has been a game changer for this build. amzn.to/49KVRIZ

[@meach861]

@BrendanExplores always enjoy seeing your adventures and progress. Thanks for the link, can you use the drill as a screwdriver too?

[@VanlifeRich]

Looks class mate Are you leaving those two seats in at the front?

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy and yes as I'm making a dining area with them as well 🙂

[@VanlifeRich]

@ Yeah that will look epic mate, been watching you for a while now, keep up the hard work mate 😎

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

Brendan me old sausage...😂where did you get those screw in legs for the bed?

[@BrendanExplores]

Hey mate, I got them from b&Q 🙂 £11 each I believe 👍

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

@BrendanExplores That's the one place I haven't looked 🤦🏻‍♂️ Cheers matey 😁

[@anthony342]

where do you get a curry from . we have used greenfield spice for a long time ..

[@BrendanExplores]

No other choice but cafe saffron 😁 onion bhajis to die for!

[@paulwith131]

Why don't you make the left hand back seat a rotating seat? Gives you another seat and will give you a bit more room.

[@BrendanExplores]

I've added swivel seats to both the front seats now 🙂👍

[@heatherpalmer]

Give dad a big kiss from me ❤😚😚😚😚

[@BrendanExplores]

He'll love that! 😂 Will do 🙂👍

[@WoodyWandererUK]

I would love a van but I'm not going to follow this build video, I just like Brendan, what a lovely guy you are mate that's all I watch for.

[@BrendanExplores]

That's very kind of you to say mate, thank you 👍

[@laracroft9679]

So true I feel the same he's family are beautiful humans... I like traveling with Brendan... it's fun.. and I would never sit through diy projects 🥱lol but I've sat through every episode 🙂🤪

[@laracroft9679]

You are sooo smart Brendan,,it amazes me how you know what your doing.... U stinker 😆 Need to buy you a piss pot 😄

[@laracroft9679]

You are sooo smart Brendan,,it amazes me how you know what your doing.... U stinker 😆 Need to buy you a piss pot 😄

[@MathewBoyles]

Hi how are you doing

[@BrendanExplores]

Very good mate thank you, yourself? 🙂👍

[@VICTOR-pf9eg]

Have you moved to a new lock up it seems very different from the one you had before

[@BrendanExplores]

Yes mate, the lease was up for the old one so had to downsize but the new one is insulated and lined so better for winter 🙂

[@alexwilliams9948]

You should of got cabbunks Bunk beds that sit over front seats Still not too late

[@BrendanExplores]

Ooo I'll have to look at them 🙂 thanks for the suggestion 👍

[@alexwilliams9948]

@@BrendanExplores I had them in my master Excellent bit of kit I had single bunk but know they make a proper bunk bed one Would of told you sooner but missed some episodes as been away Love watching your vids and how far you have come from the scenic 👍👍

[@BrendanExplores]

@@alexwilliams9948 ahh ok then, did any adults sleep in them? Or was it just kids? Are they easy to collapse and store?

[@alexwilliams9948]

@ I led on it and it took my weight but never slept in it They roll up for storage I stored mine above the cab 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

@alexwilliams9948 ok then, nice one 👍 I'm guessing they are designed for kids though really?

[@MissDelia]

Make sure no one opens the sliding door when you are sitting on the throne ! 😂

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh good point, gotta install that lock back on the door 😂😂

[@lukesmith7086]

You might want to round that corner off. Someone might get hurt

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh good idea mate 👍

[@DadiBisson]

Thumbnail and description incorrect on this one, fold down sofa bed, not bunk bed. Good job though

[@BrendanExplores]

I was building a fold out sofa bed in this video but when I slide out my main bed it forms a bunk. The combination of the two beds when slid and folded out creates two levels. I agree it's not all one unit but a "bunk" is made 👍

[@DadiBisson]

Ahh cool, sorry then, hadn't picked up on that aspect of how they overlap. So kid would sleep partially(legs and feet) under the main bed?​

[@louisecoupland]

Sand a bit off x

[@laracroft9679]

I reckon your going to get lost of orders when you finish this

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you 🙂👍