Bug Out Camper Van Build Part 4 | Folding Bed | Brentwood RV Mattress Review | Portable Toilet

[@CycleCruza]

FYI - Links to get all of my Van Build Stuff: cyclecruza.com/links-to-get-my-bug-out-camper-van-stuff

[@guxr9821]

Great work man! I'm only 15 so i'm not capable of getting a bike nor responsible enough, but I do avidly mountain bike and do motorcross in hopes that it will prepare me for riding when i'm older. I want you to know that the preaching you do in dressing for the slide and being prepared for an accident if it happens has greatly changed my views on motorbike safety. Before I began motorcross and mountain biking I took the time to save up for quality gear that would save me in an accident. I recently fell on my mountain while clearing a gap around 10 feet high and I feel that if I hadn't had my helmet and spine protector on I could have sustained serious injurys, but I walked away from the fall with nothing more than a couple of bruises. I want to thank you for bringing great quality content to your viewers and advising safety. Keep up the videos and ride on!

[@lezenfilms]

Take a good look at my bike if you want to hop on a motor vehicle. I keep putting off update videos but the thing goes 80 and torques my guts off in the low gear

[@CycleCruza]

GuxrHitsBills Awesome to hear! Thanks for your feedback, glad to hear I helped inspire you to be wear gear and help keep you safe. Good to hear you are alright. Hey take care and best of luck to you! Thanks for being a viewer!

[@HalkerVeil]

Learned more from this one video than I did from the past month of watching other mobile life videos.

[@HeroRR]

I never even considered this before, but watching your videos makes me want to do the same. How awesome would it be to drive this van across the country and pull out a nice little dirt bike and tear up some mountains and explore.

[@CycleCruza]

***** Better than sleeping in a tent, that's for sure.

[@itshatsitsmasksatravelingh3167]

these are great ideas and so practical... we are a retired couple attempting to bit by bit convert a ford transit tall long van into a vending merchandise (hats) hauler in the back half which is finished and we are trying to finish in stages a tiny camper in the front half... your ideas are so helpful... thank you! bada boom!

[@joshuasmith720]

Out of all the van set ups that I've seen up to now, you're van set up is EXACTLY what I want. You do excellent work. Thanks for sharing.

[@sixtomidnight1492]

Not one square inch will go unused! I am digging the shit (not a portable shitter pun) out of these videos man. Love the ingenuity. Keep 'em coming!

[@CycleCruza]

SixToMidnight Thanks for watching!

[@bencollinson3496]

I love how clean and simple this is. Can still be used as a van when required as it's not totally cluttered with sinks, beds, seats etc. could have a tent with this as a backup/ secondary. Mint job

[@Kevin_Knox]

7 years later and this is the best solution out there, still. It absolutely baffles me that there are no aftermarket fold up beds for cargo vans..... Thanks for this video, I'm an over the road driver and often need to sleep in my Transit, I have a tri-fold mattress that i put out on the floor. Your setup would be much better, getting up off the floor is only getting harder lol.

[@abikeridernamedsilentbob64]

Great to see the progress within your bugout van project and your channel on here. Learned a couple of tips out there to prevent me having a fucked up day on the road. Stay safe, and safe riding cyclecruza.

[@purx3ranger]

something about these videos are really cool. Cant wait for part 5! lol

[@SlyCooperzRS]

***** yesss idk what it is but i like watching these they're interesting even though i'll never plan on doing this lol

[@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials]

I wish I had the resources and skills needed for this.

[@CycleCruza]

FYI - Links to the items mentioned in the video. (Since people always ask): Get Rv Firm Twin Mattress here: amzn.to/2fBste0 Get Portable Toilet here: amzn.to/1g0UB8l Get Water Bottle Pump CHEAP here: amzn.to/1JsBssk Get Bed Hinges here: amzn.to/1JsByjR Get Speaker Box Carpet:amzn.to/1CnHEK9 Get Portable Shower: amzn.to/1H8wXCQ Get Compact SINK: amzn.to/1H8xcxH Get 7 Gallon Water Container: amzn.to/1H5TRbU Get 3/4" Drain Adapter: amzn.to/1SCuB0T Get 3/4" to 3/8" Hose Adapter: amzn.to/1Lp6SAe Get Clear 3/8" Vinyl Tubing: amzn.to/1ItO9xj Get Tubing Clamp: amzn.to/1CnKAXq Get Speaker Box Carpet:amzn.to/1CnHEK9 Get Butane Camp Stove: amzn.to/1BGp6Kw Get Butane Canisters: amzn.to/1ItNITG Get Power Drill and Driver Set: amzn.to/1eDbjds Get CHEAP Titanium Drill Bit Set here: amzn.to/1BGr25K Get CHEAP Jigsaw:amzn.to/1CnIOph Get CHEAP Circular Saw: amzn.to/1eDbC80 Get PowerGrip Pedal Tape here: amzn.to/1KPXO6b Get CHEAP Sliding Cabinet Door latch:amzn.to/1H8zGvT Get 100 Watt Bendable Solar Panels here: amzn.to/1ZeDEIL Get 40 Amp MPPT Solar Controller here: amzn.to/1S1Sop0 Get Solar Controller Meter here: amzn.to/1K16asL Get Solar Branch Connectors here: amzn.to/1MmgfRL Get MC4 Connectors CHEAP here: amzn.to/1VoIhPw Get CycleCruza T-Shirts: www.cyclecruza.spreadshirt.com Get Official CycleCruza Stickers: cyclecruza.com/cyclecruzas-sticker-store Get my Yellow Camo Pants Here: amzn.to/1x5BVbQ Get White Camo Pants here: amzn.to/1sWKFvA Get CE Armor Underpants CHEAP here: amzn.to/1HCBgoN Get Gauntlet Gloves here: amzn.to/1ov6p3h Get My Action Camera CHEAP here:amzn.to/1F85kog Get My Mic here: amzn.to/1fAFVWg Get Back Protector here: cyclecruza.com/stryker

[@MrPenny65]

This is bad ass!!! The Bugout van is coming together!!!!!

[@CoeMoto]

CycleCruza damn you're good at this...im amazed with every vid for this project.

[@michaelgoldman8186]

Best approaches for a bed and toilet for RV's I have seen!

[@HowardWAKKOCrowe]

Glad to see ya getting your bug out vehicle

[@CycleCruza]

***** Been a minute bro, how are you?

[@HowardWAKKOCrowe]

CycleCruza got divorced, now living in the Mesa area and enjoying riding the CBR.

[@CycleCruza]

***** Cool to hear you are free and riding that beautiful fireblade. Did you get that RV you talked about wanting to get?

[@HowardWAKKOCrowe]

CycleCruza not yet working on the RV. Had to sell the Fireblade it's part of the divorce but I got her CBR600RR.

[@CycleCruza]

***** aw man that sucks but at least you got the cbr600rr.

[@tmcalis566]

That toilet is bomb!!! The place is coming togetha, GJ!

[@ellief4277]

You fucking rock dude, all of your videos from the motorcycle ones to the bug out vans are great. Love the tips, stay real!

[@CycleCruza]

+Paundering Pretty Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@imchef17]

Honestly best advertising of a toilet your a comedian dude. Love the idea of the bed and clothes imma keep that in mind.

[@ascendingmoth]

I liked the speaker box carpet. That was probably my favorite part.

[@ketarita1911]

I need that foldable toilet in my life, thanks for the helpful info. Awesome bed, and doesnt look that hard to build.

[@MrX-lg8vi]

Best toilet review ever. And no future toilet review has a chance.

[@majesticbutterfly]

You are hilarious !! 😂😂😂....I LOVE THAT BLACK FELT YOU PUT ON THE FLOOR AND EVERYTHING IT LOOKS AWESOME I AM GOING TO DO IT ON MY VAN 🎊🎊🎉!

[@thamontgomeryz]

Glad you talked about this in your I quit video you just posted. I have a van trying to come up with an idea make it easy for seats to come out and other accessories put in, to be the ultimate family and hauler vehicle

[@momobadilak]

best porta-potty demo eva - great series!

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

That's looking super clean CycleCruza

[@GonnaRideForever]

Any thoughts to wood type and thickness. Looking to make as lightweight as poss

[@klouism1]

You do amazing work "C C". Very Cool indeed.

[@talona17]

A great way to use the toilet totally odor free, use it compose style. Put a layer of wood shavings a few inches deep in the bottom of the bag, after each use, just cover with a scoop or two of wood shavings and there will be absolutely no odor. Keep a can of wood shavings (cedar dog bed shavings) next to the toilet. When the toilet bag is full, empty into a compost pile to make rich soil for the flower bed.

[@stangerj13]

Cheers Cruza! I might get my father to do this to his van. Looks real cool and seems quite easy, just common sense. By the way just so you don't forget, Duct tape fixes everything : D

[@CycleCruza]

JStanger16 Yeah it's simple but pita tedious work and time consuming. It's cutting into my riding time greatly, only have been riding my bike once every two weeks because of working on the van and going on a scavenger hunt at Lowes for all the materials. I look at my bike and wish I could ride. lol

[@Sopranoprince0]

CycleCruza Soon enough!

[@sarahdell4042]

CycleCruza What type of business do you run, where it eats all of you're time?

[@born68]

I just modified my drivers seat for a shitter with a flush button mounted on the stearing wheel. I just drive around town shitting and waving at people, and it saved me a butt load of space in my van

[@CycleCruza]

+born68 lol nice joke.

[@susansg2419]

Garage door hinge is genius. sLarge, strong, lots of attachment hole choices. With the hollow hinge, it offers unique options.

[@ThatHondaChannel]

Man this is turning out great! Great job Cycle Cruza!

[@goddess7240]

You are not only creative and informative......you are FUNNY AS HELL! Keep em comin'!

[@spartan8390]

Gotta say man, this build has grown on me. I have a request, when you use the shower for the first time record the audio. Lol, that shits going to take your breath! It's brutal. I took similar showers in Iraq and hated it every time. Doing a great job man.

[@billsilcott9692]

dude, you crack me up, and your info is ROCK SOLID. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@BunnikissesMonica]

Really cool bed setup! Looked really good after you put the carpet down.

[@joeleistner]

If the width of the platform is narrowed a little, so that the frame can rest flush with the side of the van when the platform is up, you could make a bench as well. thoughts?

[@WizzRacing]

That is so easy to make and saves space a chimp could build one... Great Stuff

[@wanderingwade8877]

Really well done video. I also like how thorough you were with all of the links. Thumbs up!

[@nimblemedia]

My Man! I was watching a ton of Murphy Bed builds for my van on youtube and they were all so complicated and expensive, that I was ready to give up and just put the fucker on the floor. Then there was yours. Great ideas, well explained and entertaining at hell, Thank you!

[@hb5914]

Do you know if Cruza used screws or nails in his bed frame and particleboard and what size screws or nails? Did you use screws or nails on your bed frame/particleboard and what size (length, penny, type) did you use? ThANK YOU!

[@billspompano]

damm dude,EXCELLENT build, and modifications, my only suggestion might be, put a hand crank open/close vent on the top, it can get hot and clammy in there with no air circulation.

[@CycleCruza]

bill schimko I have two 6.5" vent fans I will have installed, one will exhaust air from the van and the other will bring fresh air into the van.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

DUDE...u need a regular youtube show! this was Ah-Mah-Zing! maybe hit the dollar store for those essentials video and add to this.

[@TheOscarzepeda]

Brother Man !!!! you is Pretty Funny and Creative !!!! I'm definitely going to do this when I get my van !!!!! I was laughing quite a bit on this video !!! Thank You !!!

[@Firmanonymous]

Van is looking better than I imagined it would be plus I think you should either paint or cover up the under side of the bed to make it look Nicer👊🏾💥

[@CycleCruza]

Firmhold I ran out of the carpet. I need to order some more!

[@CycleCruza]

***** Modification may come with experience, so we'll see. I will make sure to clean the tires off before putti in the van and avoid riding on rainy days of course. What's great about the speaker box carpet is it is resistant to gas, oil, battery acid, bleach and a lot of other crap. It's tough stuff. The clothes may not even touch the bike but like I said we'll see with experience. Thanks for watching!

[@cericj99]

CycleCruza I'm pretty sure a urethane or rubber roll on type paint would work for the underside of your bed, cheap too

[@CycleCruza]

cericj99 The speak box carpet is better because it's resistant against oil, gas, battery acid and even bleach. Just washes off and it super durable, I have trouble even cutting this stuff with an exacto knife

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Cruza...load the van series in order...pt 4 is first and they are all scattered thanks

[@jstep4146]

Good ideas for the fold up bed but no where near strong enough. I would go with aluminum slot tubing for a frame to make it that thin. Lightweight wood stuff likes to warp also, as my first build that eventually went to the dump will attest. Permanent cargo netting under the bed frame would hold a lot more stuff, and I never use chipboard - too much outgassing, use plywood and seal it. Not that you would smell the outgassing with bags of poop all over the place.

[@jimzradios6155]

You da shit man, run Forrest, great series, keep it coming.

[@RitzOriginal1]

This is shaping up to be a freaking awesome Van! And might i add an awesome series!

[@SchuppyPuppy]

coming along nicely!

[@FBall-im8ui]

lots of people make the same mistake, moving camera, suggestion: keep the camera stationary and explain what you are doing and point if necessary bata boom bata bang

[@chriscaliente5033]

Great job on the van, how did you learn about upgrading vans?

[@CycleCruza]

Chris Caliente My first time doing this, all based on ideas I came up with, luckily the ideas are actually working.

[@cn0591]

Hey cyclecruza. Just wanting to know if you'd ever be up for ever hanging out and riding? I recently got my first motorcycle. I bought a used bike and have had it in the shop for more than half of my time of owning it. But, I have enjoyed watching your videos in my down time when I haven't been able to ride. Just thought since you have a big-out van and will be traveling, maybe somehow we could set up hanging out and cruising.

[@miked3883]

Mount a .50 cal on the top and ur gud for zombie apocalypse too. Epic series. Keep doing what you're doing

[@MrJake6057]

Is there a video to how you made the bed ?

[@CycleCruza]

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[@ElQuesoGuapo]

Read the one star reviews on that mattress. It contains fiberglass, which will get everywhere. The rest of the build is great.

[@motoflex2120]

Maybe you've stated this before, but what's the main use for the van going to be? I don't see any "bugout" scenarios happening soon...but then again, that's how it'll happen...

[@ckim6400]

Putting the wagon B-4 the Horse here? I built a van in 1995 with all the bells and whistles and used it until 2008. It was all 12 volt electric with 3 speed reversing fan/sun roof.bug screen with side van intake/exhaust. It had a 12 volt 100 psi water pump(40 psi will work for camping, not what I needed it for) I thought you were going to put your motorcycle inside the van? , maybe I misunderstood your intent? Looking good will the motorcycle fit inside with the counter and bed? How are you going to load it? and where will you store the ramp? On the roof? More questions as you post progress. Loving video ,been there done stuff a bit more exotic.

[@NerdonWheels]

CycleCruza A suggestion, once your project is finished, it could be interesting to know how much the whole thing (including Van) costed you. In relation to what it enables you to do, no doubt this must be a great deal.

[@CycleCruza]

LoohiD I'll try to tally up the costs when I'm done and do a video on the expenses. The solar set-up( equipments and 2 batteries) is the most expensive at $2k. The bed only cost me about $40, sink cabinet about $100, mostly because of the $80 sink but the sink.

[@michaelalvarado597]

Hey bro, here's a tip for you. Many grocery stores sell bio-degradable trash bags so you can bury them when you're out with Bambi gang

[@JenShea]

This is VanFantastic! One of the best videos I've seen and totally appreciate all the links you shared. Awesome. Thank you :)

[@saautomotive9531]

Looks great man! Any more videos of the build left?

[@therealsmnkvg7769]

Nice man for a hobby, thats pretty damn good, stay safe out there!

[@bhowardp]

Looking good. Been waiting to see how the was going to come together. Good job bro. Be safe out there

[@divebarbullyslayer1891]

Toilet review was f****** hilarious. You so funny.

[@MrFreeze79]

the van looks clean man! really nice

[@strictlystreet1517]

Without the sink could you fit another fold down bed to come down and meet the other to make a bigger bed? Thanks love your page

[@phuk_yall]

Ur bug out van is coming together real nice👍

[@Jopez777]

Wow this is coming along great !

[@billycordero7857]

CycleCruza are you going to line the walls with speaker box carpet ? Bet it'll look good , Really enjoying Bug-out videos 2 thumbs up

[@ginamartindale8095]

Wow i really love you idea for your clothes/bed. Great job.

[@MrSunshine1206]

Love this vid and just sub'd. The narrator is interesting and informative as well as feisty and hilarious! Good, positive energy! Can't wait to watch the other vids!

[@PochoNews]

you were ahead of your time buddy!!

[@andor8635]

Great video showed a lot. Thinging of getting a van my self. Vary educational.

[@SoopaBee]

Awesome space optimization brother! I'm totally diggin' this build series. Thank you for sharing this with us! And don't be funkin' up the joint kid ;-)

[@CycleCruza]

SoopaBee Thanks bro! Yeah have to keep the shit underwraps. haha Stay safe out there on the streets!

[@Harinder_Singh]

Hello. you have done a great job. What kind of insulation is it? is it self adhesive and where can I buy it from?

[@BeBodacious]

Cool set up! The bed caught my eye, but the carpet has thrown me for a loop so I'm glad to know about that too. The spray adhesive Hubby used on the Reflextic was a nightmare. How is yours holding up for the carpet?

[@CycleCruza]

+Gayle Crabtree The carpet is not really carpet, it's speaker carpet with a rubber backing. It actually insulates the floor and makes it durable. You can literally take a shovel to it and it won't damage the flooring. Also, the flooring is resistant to gas, bleach, battery acid, so it works perfect to carry my motorcycle. It makes cleaning the floor easy. As far as the reflectix, I changed to ad stronger adhesive spray and it worked fine. Btw, I also have 1/2" thick foam insulation under the reflectix.

[@BeBodacious]

+CycleCruza Thanks for the 411 on the speaker carpet. I want to put a piece over the linoleum floor for winter only. It needs to stay in place for winter and be removed in the spring. Throw rugs slip too much. This sounds ideal. We put the foam under the reflectix also. Another van owner showed me his set up at a truck stop. He only used reflectix and the temperature difference was noticeable.

[@JukinJiga]

DUDE! I have always wanted to do this with a van!!!

[@dbbang1]

Brilliant idea 💡!

[@littleviper1927]

Yesssss I LOVE this series

[@Frejborg]

Looking pretty great. Though it's going to be tight on space. I guess the point is that you'll spend your days outdoors though. Of coure, any shortsights will be discovered later on.. when you're usig the van to BuGoUt! lol Great series man. I'm currently looking at buying my first bike. a cbr125, so I can get my RIDE on!

[@GQ24771]

Also would a Tee Hinge or Heavy Duty Strap Hinge work just as well?

[@jon6343]

Very Inspiring Project, Keep up the good work

[@edgaruriarte]

I want to do something like this someday!! Where do you plan to go once you're finished? How often? Thanks for keeping us updated!!

[@maryferguson6226]

Good small toilet, but brittle plastic brakes easily so be careful when using. To lighten the weight of the bed drill holes this assists with aeration. I like the solid hardware used to secure the bed. Be mindful of leg wear on the carpet, perhaps rubber capping to soften wear.

[@likedatitbe]

Best portopotty review ever

[@WiriHeremaia]

if you put a chain between the hooks for the clothes under the bed you can hang heaps more clothes because they all turn to the side

[@aaronb.8386]

I know this might be a little too late for this idea, but maybe if you put a hammock in your cargo van instead of an actual bed, it'll give you much more space to work with. You can easily set it up when you're ready to go to sleep & bring it down when you need the space. CycleCruza

[@kylaseabrooks8570]

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[@skiskate15]

Nice toilet bro. Are you not gonna do a demonstration of it?

[@kellyshere7039]

😂😂😂😂😂 I LOVE THE COMMENTARY! You got ANOTHER subscriber 👋

[@KAROME1984]

hey man, great van... i was thinking the very same thing when i comes to building the bed.... great idea man and great for space saving...

[@TampaBayCBJ]

you're gunna have so many fun times buggin out

[@BudhagRizzo]

Awesome video!

[@johnramos9861]

Thankyou for your video.Where did you get the hand pump that goes to the 5 gallon drinking water jug? thanks again in advance.

[@killeryotes]

Do the legs to your bed ever close on you lol i did the same bed style but im stuck on the support of legs im using milk crates for now.

[@marig1972]

Very nice...Thank you so much for sharing this. I appreciate you. 😊

[@RidinWithDrew]

Coming along nicely.

[@stormthrush37]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

[@joshuam579]

looks like a cool idea, I just got a van cargo van to a camper van in the works may do a bed idea like urs very cool saves space to