Building a Bed and Storage Drawers in my Chevy Express Van Conversion

[@visitingyu3556]

I had a lot of fun watching you build the bed and storage compartments. I live full-time in my 25 yr old, none built, chevy express. You're showing me how I too can build out my rig. Thank you.

[@ExplorerOffgrid]

whoo awesome; that moment when you install the bed for the first time and you get the overwhelming urge to take a nap. Cheers!

[@JessaJayVlogs]

But I love your Boston accent!! Also that knife shirt is a total vibe...DON'T MESS WITH LINDSAY! It really inspires me that you're tackling so much of this build all on your own and it's such a joy to watch. (I know you had help with some of the electrical stuff, but so much of the woodwork has been by yourself - it appears at least.) I always had my partner to bounce ideas off of and problem solve with, and I don't think our van would have gotten finished on my own. You're such a boss lady!!

[@nategualtieri2193]

honey wake up new vantage point just dropped

[@sergeys.2316]

Good job! A pair of plywood strips, glued to the bottom of the holes in the facades of the boxes, will make the extension more convenient. If you paint them white, it’s a good accent

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I also use a Chevy Express van for towing a travel trailer and to camp with. I made a removable bed frame that snaps together using metal brackets to support a queen size air mattress. I use plastic storage containers under the bed to store things.

[@letamorgan6819]

Would love to see it!!

[@clifforddavis8084]

In the time frame you had, you did great. You inspire me

[@joetrump5844]

That was a great job. Thank you for sharing. May God watch over you and bless you with safe travels. Peace.

[@SimoneNC]

Great job Lindsay!!!

[@betsydaly1284]

Excellent work. You make it look soooo easy.

[@vickimathews1970]

Kreg have a special pocket hole jig for 2s4 and 4x4 timber, it's called Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig XL and they also have specialised screws and bits for that too, that's the only reason you were having trouble, using the wrong jig for your project, maybe next time...lol.

[@ExploringTheWestCoast]

I'm only 2:00 into watching one of your videos for the first time. A refreshing break from what has become the pretend Van Life Character/Celebrity that so many KZbinrs try to portray. I'll be subscribing!

[@kathyschaefer2455]

You did an amazing job ! Enjoy

[@Mike-ox1hs]

I love this series, and your videos.

[@cursedtiki213]

Me, too!

[@letamorgan6819]

Very good video!!! Well done and precise...very real for us DIY folks

[@ابمحمدامين]

you are really creative ⚘⚘⚘

[@tradmanmike3360]

Great work, hard work! Be proud of yourself, you did it! Always thumbs up from the 641..

[@larryfulmer]

I haven't taken my Chevy Express to the Full Build yet... but that Foam Factory Mattress I bought I cut down... man it's almost better than sleeping at home. Great work though. We only go mostly weekend or vacation week camp trips so far.

[@dogsbyfire]

Your perseverance is truly inspiring! Thank you

[@brendarichardson3677]

Beautiful job ty for sharing

[@tommy-hp2tv]

great job! You made a hard job look easy......Have fun and be safe

[@p9raceway759]

I’m happy watching you use tools. Working outside your comfort zone. Getting better every day.

[@burlmapleleafs]

Good video. Nice work. Good luck on your journey

[@DanielleRootes]

Nice work, Lindsay!

[@heatherlucero2530]

Wow!! I’m impressed!!👍🏻

[@RoxVs.]

Very nice video

[@StepvanDan]

Nice job ,strong bed and you do nice work fun to watch ,thank you big hugs from MN

[@chriskuthe4057]

That turned out awesome.really great job

[@jpsadventures9864]

That actually looks pretty cool.

[@KingCease]

It does look surprisingly good lol

[@marysiniawa5371]

Beautiful job.

[@bonniestillwater6859]

Great job! Very inspiring 😊

[@opalacios666]

Great job!

[@lisawerschkul5953]

You are one impressive person!

[@robertwagner8596]

good job,you go girl...

[@latitudepermafrost]

Well done 👏🏽

[@robertphillips3893]

Be kind, Rewind! Epic!

[@wanderingron90]

That's pretty good work! Way better than mine 😅keep it up

[@nedyarb2000]

It looks great…. Good job

[@bigrobsvan]

Well, how super rad is that? Just goes to show you don't need some super fancy bed plans -- some 2x4s and plywood and a few tools and you're good to go! Can't wait to see the finished build and your future adventures! PS: how come everyone can cut straight lines with a saw except me?

[@LindsayDaly]

I’m honestly SO pleased with it, can’t believe it looks the way it does just with plywood and paint but…yeah! And also I promise you those lines are NOT straight ahahah, though I definitely did better than usual this time lol

[@bigrobsvan]

@@LindsayDaly Are those rail sliders hard to install? I like how that worked out. I know I don't have it in me to convert between a bench and a bed every night.

[@LindsayDaly]

Ugh exactly!! I was like, it’s cool and all to have the extra space but…that ain’t worth it. The rails were very easy to install but you do have to be pretty precise with your measurements…I was a little sloppy with one of the drawers so it’s a bit misaligned with the rails, making it a bit tough to open. It’s still totally functional, but if I had been off by any more I might have been in trouble!

[@gtaylor1564]

Way to go great job on your van 👍👍🥓🍳

[@visitingyu3556]

I don't know about all those 2x4s. I built a bed platform with a single 6', 4x4 cut evenly into 6 12" legs and a precut 5 8th inch plywood. Screws, wood glue, and L brackets done. Lighter and removable.

[@staciebamsch2810]

You did an amazing job 👏🙌🏼❤

[@RuthAnn-f4j]

Nice job🙌

[@BelaCurcio]

lmao do you ever think about the fact that to your neighbors, you're that cool lady who's always doing van shit on the side of the road

[@LindsayDaly]

Weirdly enough one of my neighbors also has a van lol!! Theirs is already built though, and they have a driveway lol. But they stopped to talk to me when they finally spotted me working outside a few weeks ago.

[@slowalaskan]

How did the trip go? I watched this a year after you posted and admire your skills in building. I built my set up with a lot less skill and it looked like it..but worked.

[@LindsayDaly]

A lot of ups and downs but overall it was incredible. A life changing trip, honestly! I’ve done a few more trips since that have gone well….mostly. You can watch the whole series here, starting with Episode 8 to see how things turned out! kzbin.info/aero/PL0BDlpBwPgeAFCCweoLdg9LglA4_QTRRO Safe travels! 🚐

[@campvanrvadventures]

NICE

[@Roberta_Esposito]

❤South Boston here🏠🌆☘️

[@stevesidare2493]

Perhaps the 2x4's are just too soft to support pocket hole & screws.

[@1LegNomad]

I love seeing people overcoming difficult obstacles. You gained a new follower here. Im actually an above the knee amputee in the process of building my own van out right now. Since im a disabled veteran. It gives me the financial freedom to do the van life experience. Follow my journey if you want. Its gonna be fun😊

[@kiwikapouet]

Looks awesome !! Could you post le link to your mattress please ? It looks sooo comfy ! thx

[@LindsayDaly]

It really is!! I got it from Amazon, a.co/d/3bLXGDJ

[@galkkeiber8701]

Where did you get the mattress from?

[@grimmgoosegoose216]

The bed turned out absolutely wonderful!!! I love the stain on the drawer fronts! Do you mind if I ask what else is planned for the van? It looks pretty fancy and finished to me but I know you've got a few more finishing touches in the works. I 100% understand if youd rather save it for patreons tho!

[@LindsayDaly]

No no you will of course get to see the whole build and everything! I have like…half a closet added in there which you’ll see very soon in the next video, but I ran out of time before I could do everything I wanted. Now that I’m back from my trip, I’ll be continuing the build by adding a little “kitchen” area (mainly just some cabinets and countertops, no actual plumbing involved) and decorating and such. And I think that’ll pretty much be it for the interior. I do have some more plans for the exterior though…

[@grimmgoosegoose216]

That sounds awesome! I'm excited to see how you'll craft a closet AND a kitchen! You've done a great job using the (tiny) space and i bet itll be really cool :) its honestly giving me flashbacks to your tiny apartment reorg XD

[@tina7841]

@@LindsayDaly I have a question, why did you cut your 2x4's in half going across-horizontaly? Same with your plywood.. why didn't you just put the whole piece? Why cut in half? Just asking, is there a reason?.. I am going to use your video to build my bed, you make it look fairly easy 🙂👍

[@LindsayDaly]

The entire single plywood cut was too big to put in in one piece. (Mainly because the van walls are curved.) I actually tried at first but ended up having to cut it in quarters. - plus, multiple smaller pieces makes it easier to lift up to access “deep storage” under the bed! The 2x4s had basically the same issue, if I can recall - also, at this point I was trying to use up all the little bits and pieces of wood I possibly could, so that also explains the use of smaller pieces somewhat haha.

[@TheJlee28]

Very smart girl.

[@rog4981]

Nice job! What size and kind of mattress is that ?

[@LindsayDaly]

It’s a full size tri-fold mattress from the brand Milliard, bought it on Amazon!

[@rog4981]

@@LindsayDaly oh ok, thank you!

[@patanderson9804]

Could you tell me length, width and height of your bed. Do you need to sleep sideways on your bed?

[@LindsayDaly]

I do need to curl up my legs, or sleep a bit sideways because I’m 5’7” - the bed is just an inch shorter than me! Length: 66” Width: 54” Height: 24”

[@angelabraggs7614]

You need windows on the side

[@jayer-su3hu]

Gotta say as a southern boy I love a woman that like me is also good with her hands and power tools. And she's beautiful and as we in the south say she's also THICK and I love a thick woman 😍😍😍😍

[@AuryaVlog]

Hi, can you list all the tools you used throughout your van build?

[@LindsayDaly]

Roughly, off the top of my head? Drill, Circular saw, jigsaw, miter saw, table saw, oscillating multi tool, socket wrench set, screwdrivers, rivnut tool, wire strippers, wire cutters, wire crimpers, stepped drill bits, hole saw bits, and many different drillbits. There’s probably stuff I’m missing but that’s roughly the majority of the tools I used for most of it. Having the right sawblades and drillbits for the material makes a big difference!

[@sasquatchrosefarts]

​@@LindsayDaly pocket jigs are for table legs when you don't want an exposed screw head on the table top. They aren't for beds. But I'm glad you're trying. Better running a Meaningful KZbin than an only fans. 😂

[@BelaCurcio]

pocket holessssssssss

[@Roberta_Esposito]

is it a ‘14 like mine?

[@LindsayDaly]

It’s a 2013!

[@jesusisking1741]

Jesus died for us all, and rose from the grave to defeat death, so we can have eternal life. please give your lives to him, and repent, he loves you!🙏🙏❤️

[@leecrump1921]

❤❤

[@cjam3660]

yieks way over built bed but defentally built...you go girl

[@сергейистомин-ц9м]

Класс.удачи.Вам.

[@conversationswithme8601]

Good Job, Girl! Definitely the Marrying type! ❤😊❤. Pick me! Pick me! 😊😊

[@joesalas4234]

Your language stinks and spoils your videos, there is no need. I'm sure I'm not the first to mention it. Clean it up, it'll mean a lot more to you in the long run but, I'm pretty sure that won't mean much to you. It'll be interesting if you post this comment.

[@leilal8053]

I would have to have WINDOWS 🪟, or I'd go CRAZY 😮.... It's a relief 2c that there are other PROCRASTINATORS out there. 😊