Collapsible Removable Platform and Drawers *Free Plans

[@nicky9879]

I, with no woodworking experience... Just made this platform for my CRV. I am over the moon about what I've accomplished and how clean it looks. I actually think it may have instilled a genuine interest in carpentry in me. I hope to encourage you to produce more CRV and car camping related projects in the future. I'm going to try to tackle the shelf next. Thank you. Really, really thank you for how accessible you made this.

[@MattTheDesigner]

🥹 Thank you Nicky. So happy to hear this! Also… you’re my first ever Super Chat 🎉 congrats on the new camper bed and on being #1.

[@appa561]

@@MattTheDesignerA super chat is nice but instilling that confidence in some they can actually do something on their own? To coin popular ad campaign, “Priceless”

[@rasmusljungdahl3238]

Fellow industrial designer here! I don’t plan on using my car as living space, so there’s no practical reason for me to watch. But I have watched every single video just for the amazing entertainment and have got to say that you’re a gem to this community! Ur Chanel is going to blow up! Amazingly simple and useful designs!

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thank you Rasmus!

[@AniBAretz]

Rub a candle on the bottom of the drawer where it rubs on the wooden rails. The wax applied this way will make the drawer slide more smoothly and easily.

[@wardsdotnet]

Or a bar of ivory soap

[@cup_o_TMarie]

Yes! Works great on zippers too😉

[@mikecress5168]

UHMW Tape is amazing

[@markeh1971]

Hi, works on hand saws as well! Use for all those old candles! As well as making fire starters. Take care M.

[@RB.4125]

I was wondering...you could have installed some drawer brackets to slide the drawer and it would be easier to get the drawers out, unless you were staying on a certain budget.

[@OldZenMonk]

Unarguably The Best Of All The Builds on the web🙏🏼

[@halonova8995]

This has to be one of the most useful KZbin videos I have EVER come across

[@MattTheDesigner]

EVER?!? That’s great! Glad I could help.

[@SM-McKraken]

This and your Version 1.0 unit, are two of the smartest SUV camping conversion designs I've seen to date. The fact that the sections nest together and fit in the cargo area behind the rear seats, is just brilliant. I really feel like one could startup a biz making these awesome designs to order for a variety of today's popular SUVs, like the Weathertech of SUV camping conversion! This is a burgeoning market, a startup doing these could clean up if done right. In fact it's only a matter of time before makers like Subaru, that are all about the outdoor experience, to start offering their own over-priced versions.

[@SM-McKraken]

I meant to mention, there are a lot of sweet builds out there, but many of them add a TON of weight to the vehicle, which impacts fuel mileage, handling, tire wear, etc... These designs are not only smart and simple, but weight conscious as well.

[@MattTheDesigner]

I've thought about partnering up with a CNC shop to make and ship these with some assembly required. Someone even posted a video in one of the comments showing that they used their CNC machine to make one. Pretty cool!

[@staycief]

Have you decided I've if you will build and ship one of these? Its so great!

[@specialplaytimevideos9923]

@@MattTheDesigner Hello! May this find you and yours well and happy! Would you consider building this new model and allowing me to purchase it? For several reasons I'm not equipped to build this on my own. Thank you for considering this request.

[@feetfats1]

Wow! No hinges or anything. What a brilliant little system. So simple so brilliant.

[@corikk]

I cannot thank you enough for your videos! This is exactly what I was trying to achieve with no woodworking experience and a dream. LOL. I appreciate the depth of explanation for everything, your thought process, and how you joined your pieces together. You're my hero!

[@SuperMIKevin]

I love how you always find a way to use those tiny screws, it's brilliant, it's like your signature, I have never seen anyone on KZbin use these in the way that you do, great video!

[@ricketyroy]

I just bought a 2015 crv and absolutely love this idea. I have a few of my own changes, but sincerely, thank you for this video, bro 😊

[@MattTheDesigner]

Good luck on the build!

[@seanmcbride9528]

The sliding platform for the bed is great. I spent a lot of time figuring how I’d make a slide out rail to support my platform and this is a much better idea than anything i could imagine.

[@matt_queso]

I just watched the first bed build and this one back to back. Love your presentation style and ideas. I'm definitely applying this idea to my Tahoe build, albeit with slightly larger dimensions for obvious reasons, haha. You've got a new subscriber in me.

[@Impala_Lily]

I’m so chuffed to have found your channel! I’ve been considering SUV RVing and want a single bed that is semi-permanent but don’t want to remove the back seats. Your design is perfect, and I will modify for a single! Thank you 😊

[@MattTheDesigner]

And thank you for teaching me the word chuffed!

[@MyTi824]

First time viewer. I really enjoyed your sense of humor and thorough instructions and visuals. Neat little tool for angling the screws and yes who doesn’t have a drawerful of those little Allen wrenches that you can’t remember what they go to.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thanks Darlene! I’m glad you could relate to the Allen wrenches. I feel better about my drawer full of them now.

[@nadiaddis1145]

@@MattTheDesigner -- WHY are you not selling this kit!!! I have a 2009 CR-V EX-L and would love to have a kit.

[@MattTheDesigner]

@@nadiaddis1145 maybe some day!

[@Gaofeng]

Matt, hi. Good work, clear directions and great sense of humor, loved it! I followed it this weekend to modify my Toyota Sienna AWD 2012 model, it worked. I struggled with Pocket Hole a bit, eventually caught up. I have watched your 1.0 work, yes, I like the 2.0 better with built in drawer. You have come with up a very rounded, portable, neat looking, sturdy design, very much appreciated the work. For my Sienna the major difference it is tilted backward with the back seats folded down and middle seats removed. I like the fact that I can move the entire unit to the middle while driving with back seat up, but fold the back seat and move it to the back to set up the bed. Thanks a ton!

[@Gaofeng]

Following the pdf direction you posted, I have a 48" X 78" bed when fully extended. It is a luxurious bed to say the least. My drawer though still 5" deep but with a 43 and 1/4 inch wide back plate and 45" face plate.

[@MattTheDesigner]

@@Gaofeng sounds cool! I hope you have some fun adventures with your Sienna!

[@rolandojrdelgado1886]

Wow, we are usually in tent camping, but my wife sometimes scared of raccoons during nights in the state parks. Looking forward to install that kind in our cx5. Love your design and thank you for sharing it.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Haha. It’s definitely Raccoon proof. Good luck Roland!

[@rolandojrdelgado1886]

@@MattTheDesigner Matt planning to wrap it with felth cloth, just like the car subwoofers. To make it scratch and semi soundproof. And to blend with the car’s interior.

[@gregoryfoster8179]

I've looked at a lot of SUV builds and your platform is by far the best I've seen. Simple & practical. Being 6'4" I would need to take out my passenger seat so will probably keep sleeping in a tent or under a tarp. But the build is certainly a functional way to provide storage for not only camping but anything else. Good job.

[@supermodestmouse]

this is a great idea! i need some more storage in teh back of my SUV so I may just make the first half. Haven't gone car camping yet, but figure this is a good option if needed

[@tamasforrai7767]

Hey Matt, Just wanted to thank you for this. I just finished building the platform for my CRV 2015 - for now without the drawers but it is just amazing. It is my first DIY project and I am really happy about it. Going on a roadtrip on Monday. We are based in Paris, France so you have your platform design globally now. :) happy to share some images somewhere if you would like to! Really grateful, so thank you. Tamas and Lilla

[@MattTheDesigner]

Amazing! I’m so happy to hear this. Post a link here of your pics. I’d love to see them.

[@tamasforrai7767]

@@MattTheDesigner Hi Matt, Just a quick update - we have built your design last year! We absolutely love it, its super comfortable and were all around France, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary with our car since, and lots of plans for the summer 23’ :) Couple tips/comments: - We haven’t built the drawers, just the platform base - we are just using plastic boxes that fit under it - there is a bit more space like this, and we can take out more easily our stuff from there. - We bought a 140 x 200 cm mattress from IKEA, and we only cut around 10 cm from the length, and the mattress goes over the folded seat, but its perfect like that for the head (like a pillow) - and there is much more leg space like this. (It is not a folding mattress, we just use a mattress protector over our bedding, and put our staff on it when go on a roadtrip) - We didn’t cut from the width, its nice to have foam above where the wheels are - We didn't use pocket hole screws just normal ones as it seemed to be easier but works perfectly like this too Thanks again for your design it really is great, here are a few photos :) hope to see other cool DYI tips from you drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bsvaAtZNZq3dt4qDvzh3TYPxWv5MsTV2?usp=sharing

[@MattTheDesigner]

@@tamasforrai7767 it looks great! I’ve actually considered making a video about the easiest possible version of this bed with normal screws and no drawer. Great to hear it’s working for you. A lot of people ask me if not having a middle leg allows the platform to bend/bow when you’re on it. It hasn’t in my experience. Did you feel it flexing as all? I think the 3/4in (2mm?) is thick enough to keep that from happening for most people.

[@tamasforrai7767]

@@MattTheDesigner Thanks :) without the mattress on it, if two of us sit on it, it does bend a little. However, when we put the mattress on it doesn't. Also, we usually put back the plastic boxes under the platform and that gives extra support too for it. After about 30 nights sleeping on it - it doesn't seem to be a problem.

[@rosabejarano9213]

I love this set up! I wish my husband would build something like this for me. Unfortunately, he is not into carpentry, so I’ll probably just end up ordering one of these these somewhere, but it would’ve been cool to build one.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Checkout Solid Wood Worx. They sell premade kits. (No affiliation. Just think they're cool.)

[@emilychapman2354]

This video is excellent. It demonstrates everything clearly. The pace is just right. The hack for levelling the base is easy and quick. Thank you. Subscribed!

[@ninawilson1035]

Incredible work, Matt! I have been telling everyone about how incredible this video is.. your design is incredible, instruction concise, video editing and humor on point. I’ve never enjoyed a video this much. Keep going and wish me luck on my build!

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thanks Nina! Good luck. Let me know how it goes.

[@ashleygarrett7926]

Dude! This video was awesome! Hands down the best video I've seen on the subject yet! You made this so clear and easy to follow. Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!!

[@MattTheDesigner]

Glad I could help Ashley!!

[@MattTheDesigner]

Glad I could help Ashley!!

[@melissalamebullingram2843]

Thank you!! I’ve never done any woodworking. Used your PDF plans and video to make this platform for my Mini Cooper Countryman.

[@sweetmelissadawn]

THANK. YOU. SIR. Lolol. Seriously though. I have been planning to build out my Outback all year and am conducting the final research when I stumbled upon your videos. I had so many saved to try and figure out a rig but you sir, have officially made me scrap them all because this is all I need. So again, THANK YOU AND GOOD DAY 👋🏻

[@MattTheDesigner]

NO. PROBLEM. MA’AM. Glad I could help.

[@TLC-]

1st time viewer also. Thank you so much for showing how great this works. I dream of traveling so this is a great start to make my SUV work for me. With easily accessible storage. Plus measurements & instructions etc. You’re awesome 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼

[@MattTheDesigner]

Glad I could help you get started!

[@aadityagghatkar5779]

The build cant get any easier and better than this 🙂 Best explained

[@taliciavanacor9885]

Exactly what I was looking to build for my Equinox. Great design! Thanks!

[@apocalypseadventures8834]

Greetings! Another shout out for this collapsible platform bed design! I got your spec sheets and after spending many brainstorming sessions to sit in the back of my blue 2020 Subaru Forester Limited (named Miss Groverlander, because “around around, over, under, through!”) making my neighbors question my sanity and wonder what I was up to - taking all the measurements. Then, watching your video for the 8 billionth time. I kind of did a mix of both your versions. Made the platform and drawer very similar to your design. My seats collapse differently than yours so I still needed that third short section to make my length the size of a exped mattress that I already own - full 72” long (with the seats forward just a smidge) I used the lip at the back of the main platform to rest the short piece. Made slide out brackets that are cut to the weird bits where the seats fold, and the larger sliding platform piece is farthest front and rests on the the end of the extended brackets. Putting the short section in the middle instead of hinged at the head like your first design. I wanted the larger piece up front to yield the weight of the torso(s). I also have a 2x4 for extra support that stores in the perfect gap between the back of the platform and the in use seats, but lays in the area of the 2” gap somewhere - kind of floats to where the support may be needed? We will see how that executes… I used 1/4” thickness for my drawer bottom and the extra for table toppers, so now I’m at the finishing touches stage!

[@MattTheDesigner]

Cool. Sounds like some good mods!

[@FIRE_AtTheBeach]

This is the only collapsible floor platform that I found. Thank you for the amazing video

[@bendingriver7101]

I just got a CRV and am 100% building this for lots of car camping this summer!

[@steveelkins52]

I am cheap so I would screw and dowel it, rather than use pocket screws. Inflatable mattresses (like you would use for occasional overnight guests, not camping ones) make a really comfy bed. I like your first design, but take your point on the high lip most cars have, hadn't thought of that!l now make one that collapsed flat, so it takes up less space in the garage!

[@MattTheDesigner]

I’m sure it could be done!

[@chrisgraham2904]

A great build for a platform, if you decide you really need one, but think long and hard about your needs before you do build one. The biggest reason for one, would be if your vehicle does not have a flat floor. I built a similar platform for a previous vehicle and found far more drawbacks than advantages. My under platform drawer was only 5 inches deep and was pretty useless for storing anything, especially typical equipment for camping. Raising the floor level raises the level to access the sleeping platform (including mattress height) for climbing in and out and the loss of ceiling height was horrible for sleeping and for storage during travel. If your camping with your partner, the space certainly isn't a comfortable love nest. When we graduated to a Lincoln Navagator L SUV (same as the Ford Expedition) we invested in a 10' X 10' SUV tent that connects directly to the vehicle. All camp equipment is stored and transported in three large plastic bins with lids. At camp, the bins are removed from the vehicle and stored in the tent section or just outside the tent, the second and third row seats of the vehicle are lowered and a double-single high air mattress is inflated for comfortable sleeping inside the vehicle.

[@GardenGirls1]

I'm glad I read this. I'm going to keep to a milk crate height platform and just slide/lift the milk crates in and out.

[@janrhebergen5783]

Sensible and adaptable design! 10/10 marks!

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thank you Jan.

[@lifeAsia]

Very good descriptions, thank you! Special thanks for the correlation of this design to the user’s height. And for the nice second user`s picture 🙂

[@cb__az]

I’m going to build this. Thanks for the video, I’m going to add a few other things that I’ll use myself but I like the design. Only other thing I would say is storage for your mattress when it is not being used! Honestly this is good stuff

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thanks Kit!

[@todologo2353]

This is so simple, yet very effective. Thanks for sharing the details of the build!

[@bradleyvooght3061]

This is awesome! Thanks Matt, my brother in law made this for my 2006 CRV in Australia and looking forward to going on some camping trips up and down the East Coast this Winter!!

[@MattTheDesigner]

So cool Bradley! I really didn’t think about people around the world seeing and building this. What an amazing world we live in!

[@lukeguy6726]

I have a 2006 CRV also, did you need to alter the measurements at all?

[@bradleyvooght3061]

@@lukeguy6726 hey mate, yep did our own measurements and built it to size as the seats don’t lay flat in our CRV’s

[@pdecasere1]

I LOVE your videos! So helpful! Great ideas, informative, funny, not over the top, interesting and useful. Thank you! Looking forward to your next video

[@NilDreams]

Best platform I’ve seen yet. You should start a business building these. I’ll be your first customer. I love that you didn’t make it too tall. What SUV is this? I have a 4Runner.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thank you! It's a Honda CRV.

[@edwardbyrd7667]

Very nicely done, and your generosity in sharing the model is really above & beyond. Good karma should be on its way to you assuming of course it didn’t already arrive (this is a year late afterall).

[@MattTheDesigner]

Still waiting on it haha. I think. 🤔

[@TerryManitoba]

Well Done Lots of thought put into the design If I ever need to build a platform - I'll certainly use aspect of yours... Pocket Screws Rock

[@CinnemonJester]

The best platform I have ever seen so far! You are a hero

[@flowersafeheart]

I don't think I'm wanting this little headroom necesarily but this was very satisfying craftsmanship to watch!😊 Strongly considering a Chevy Suburban cause they're huge.

[@spokanefut]

Beautiful. I've built similar things before but not nearly as well thought out. Helpful hint: I'll "lube" all of my rails and runners with a dry bar of oil hand soap like Dove or similar. It's what I use annually on all of my wood furniture and works a treat. I plan to adapt your design to use as a platform for a trifold lounger futon in my '91 Econoline E350 and have drawers half-length both front (for bedding, dishes etc) and rear (for my trike "garage" supplies). This should be just perfect for my needs. Thanks, amigo.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thanks for the tip. Good luck on the build!

[@ksb8518]

Looks really good. Recently got myself a FJ and thinking about just chilling and camping in it with a roof top tent.

[@MattTheDesigner]

FJs are awesome!

[@inflivia]

Using the rear seats to constrain the bed while in motion is cool. Many builds don't seem to account for rear end collisions. I wonder if there's a strong but collapsible routing pattern for plywood sheets, to account for lateral collisions.

[@MattTheDesigner]

That’s an interesting question. I bet aluminum would be an easier material to solve that problem with.

[@ealexander101]

Genius! Love this simple and affordable design. Thank you so much for sharing. Love your channel! Keep up the great work. Oh, and thanks for the build file.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Prepare to be emailed basically never. Haha

[@dcee604]

That is amazing! I hope to have a similar setup in my vehicle one day. If only I had all the tools and skills like you!! Either way, nice work!!

[@MattTheDesigner]

The skills are free on KZbin! Just collect tools here and there over time. Good luck!

[@danneukirch4486]

Wow... I have watched so many similar videos (many of which are great), and I'm about to write what many people say in comments, but this truly is amazing! The design quality, simplicity and functionality, low profile (as well as looks) is next level. I imagine you just leave it in the car as it doesn't get in the way at all, which is game changing too, as it's far less hassle than removing it each time and doesn't need to be stored in the house. I actually just watched your original design first, which was so clever also, but this one is perfection. The only thing I might change is raising it a bit overall so I can extend the head rest like your last one as I'm even taller than you. Thanks so much :)

[@MattTheDesigner]

@Dan Neukirch Thanks man! Yep we keep in the car at all times. There's basically zero room in our garage or basement at this point so I kinda had to make it this way haha.

[@danneukirch4486]

@@MattTheDesigner Haha that sounds like my garage! Honestly I thought yours would be meticulously sorted with clever storage solutions lol! Another cool thing with your camper design is it will work well for putting tools in the drawers and timber / large items above - it's a similar fitout to a carpenter's van for example. Also, I've watched your other vids which are awesome (especially that window storage and shelf for the ipad). Subbed and look forward to your future vids. Cheers!

[@lindac446]

Brilliant@ that pullout drawer/table could blalso be a kitchen (adding wind/flame shields and a fire intinguisher, of course! .. the drawer could hold pans, gas cook top, utensils, spices, can opener etc., woyh room to spare.

[@2mcarp]

Nice design. I like the strap pulls to lift the sliding part of the platform. I'm 6'0", but a side sleeper. I know this is going to be a tight squeeze for me, as I also have camping gear, camera gear and computer gear that goes with me, in addition to my clothes, etc. But, I'm hoping this will make my multi-week photography trips a little more comfortable. (I'm getting to old to sleep on the ground for multiple nights in a row.) Thanks for the links, especially to the mattress.

[@MattTheDesigner]

With two people we pretty much have to have rooftop storage so that’s worth looking into. Also… we have the same last name and first initial. Welcome to my channel and maybe family? 🤔

[@maxschee7955]

Exactly what I'm looking for and must be perfect for my old Jeep GC WJ. Thanks a lot for this creative input! I'll try it next week and will tell u. Best regards from Germany

[@MattTheDesigner]

Good luck!

[@Morningdovecamp]

Excellent build! Thank you for sharing! Enjoy! 🙂👍🚙🏜

[@AmpiMari]

You have so great ideas and then so well realized. Ím looking for two solutions: 1. A single stable bed platform which is possible to level inside a minivan, instead of using wheel levels… 2. A sinkable kitchen chuckbox.. Means, when traveling single or wanting to use only the single bed, the chuckbox is lifted and opens up underneath to more storage. When traveling with two and opening the full bed for the night, the lifted kitchen box is like a teleskop going down, so the bed is on top. Somif course then underneath all stored during the day has to be removed….How to realize this elegantly ?

[@MattTheDesigner]

The best way will be to try a few things that don’t work until you find the right way. 😁

[@charlottevonwaldenfels4910]

that is so cool - I just got a Honda stream so I'll have to adapt the measurements but I've been trying to find a base design that can just stay in the boot and this is perfect!

[@MattTheDesigner]

Let me know how it goes!

[@rontidd2833]

Super job on the project and your presentation!

[@ern48]

Very nice! I like this even better than your first model, this one being more functional. If you put the pocket holes on the inside you wouldn't see them or need to plug them. Foam cuts really easy with a cheap double blade electric knife.

[@darrylmunro96]

Great share Matt, I like the improvements you made to version 2. This will work well in my SUV.

[@markeh1971]

Hi, I think the second version giving a greater height to headlining sounds like a good idea. Not sure I’m going for the wooden draws, might go plastic containers. Or place to stick the battery pack for the inverter for the electric blanket. I have though found 12 v heating pads for under floors so this might be a possibility. I love the idea of a pull out table though from ver 1. Take care M

[@sharimctiver8952]

My son's got a Hyundai Santa Fe & has just gotten into car camping with it. This is a great design! I'd buy one if you decided to market them.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Maybe someday but not any time soon.

[@mickwander8582]

ok, I did glorified your camper bed 1.0 but this is a masterpiece. Thanks again!

[@kaitiakiheke9174]

Awesome build, love it, watching from Now Zealand ❤

[@PhilippaJorissen]

Looks super cool! Planning to make this asap. I was wondering if you could add the specific size of pocket screws and the total number you would need to the instructions somewhere? I can probably figure this out but thought it would be a nice addition.

[@MattTheDesigner]

I don’t remember but there should be a size chart on the screw box that says what you need based on wood thickness.

[@wellnessotr]

I like the collaps-ability of it, also the drawer. I'm going to see your other vids, to find out how those Allen wrenches work, and where they go. I'll likely use quite a bit of your ingenuity, but build it for a single. I want to build a cabinet on the other side.

[@MattTheDesigner]

The Allen Wrenches just keep me from yanking the drawer all the way out.

[@FredAmaya8]

Your Vids are just simply awesome, simple, inspiring.... I can go on and on. Thank You SO Much....!

[@MattTheDesigner]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you @FredAmaya8 !!

[@Dutcharmytent]

I did a similar thing to you but I welded up, a small removable frame up to stand in the rear footwell on my XJ Jeep Cherokee. This was my pillow or head position, I also moved the front passenger seat fully forward. I just slept directly on the floor as the Jeep floor is very flat. The platform in the rear well gave me over 6ft.

[@Benjacques1173]

Awesome build ! Going to make something like this for my Subaru forester wilderness, thanks for your great info & build ideas 🤙🏼

[@tctrails]

Thanks! Can't wait to build this for my Alltrack!

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thank YOU! Good luck on the build!!

[@gloriamariadc7757]

Truly genius & super well done video!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@toddshook1765]

Really like the version 2.0. More function and storage.

[@danwadleigh4874]

Put some wax on the slider rails, and it will move easier. Great design.

[@MattTheDesigner]

That is a great idea Dan. I'm going to do that.

[@ignition07]

This is pure engineering perfection.

[@loudiamond]

your channel is so underrated Matt! keep up the great work 👊🏽

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@joedeal8802]

Oof thanks!! Building one this weekend!! Cheers!!

[@MariE-go7ol]

Which ideas I’ll use will be to pick up some cheap dresser at goodwill to use for lumber to get that beautiful cheesy wood look. Kidding aside, I think you did a great job and made it look easy.

[@patriciaw7937]

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this V2!!! Thank you Matt! I didn’t want to lose the head room so was about to eliminate the idea of a build all together... but your V1 was 1st choice after so many hours of researching here on KZbin. Thank you for the cut list and I’m very much looking forward to the design/instructions. Two questions 1. What year is your CRV? 2. Do you think adding some holes (1-2 inches diameter) in the top plate would help decrease a little weight and allow mattress ventilation? Thank you for all the tips and especially for explaining to us how to measure the angle - brilliant!

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thank you Patricia! Here are the directions as they stand so far. I'm sure I missed a thing or two. bit.ly/3IyhBZl 1. It's a 2014. 2. Hypothetically yes but there isn't a ton of support under the platform so I'd be careful not to put too many holes in the plywood as it could break. I do think the legs could use less material and still be pretty strong. Either way experiments are always worth a try if you have the patience and the $$ :)

[@patriciaw7937]

@@MattTheDesigner Thank you so much for answering ALL my questions (multiple videos) and for doing so, so quickly!!! I have one piece of feedback regarding the V2 Cut List... there are 49" of material required on the 48" width of the 3/4" hardwood ply. Since the "Back of Drawer Frame" on the 3/4" ply is the same length of pieces cut on the 1/2" ply (36.5"), perhaps add the cut to the 1/2" ply? Setting the "Back of Drawer Frame" a 1/4" from the back of edge could fix the problem. The "Top Plate" could just be set flush with "Drawer Bottom" to not throw everything else off (I think, or it may not matter?)? The allen key holes may have to be slightly adjusted 1/4"? I also have a little build challenge (your girlfriend and perhaps yourself would find this beneficial and your experience could enable fabulous feedback) but would like to do that more privately so you could freely respond however you like. If curious and/or up for the challenge, please email me at [e-mail] Note: I have already done some research (aka watched a sh*tload of YT Videos) and would provide the best of (or at least for what I have seen) to assist in hopefully simplifying the matter. You may already have a build/solution in progress :) Ok. I'm out and thank you again... for everything!

[@MattTheDesigner]

@@patriciaw7937 I see no reason why you couldn't do that. The pocket hole screws would have slightly less material to bite into but that probably doesn't matter.

[@MattGregoryGuitar]

Wow - that's a beautiful design! Thank you for sharing - given me some really cool ideas for my own upcoming project.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thanks Matt! Would love to see how yours turns out.

[@JohnPatersonAu]

Hey! Didn't expect to see someone doing this in a CRV as it's not that big. I recently slept in the back of my CRV when I had to drive a long way to pick up a boat and trailer I had bought (just to be cheap and save the money of a motel room). I parked at a beach and there was toilets nearby and even a coffee van in the morning. What more do you need? Will be doing it again and have been thinking about how to improve the experience. Lots of good tips here. Thanks👍

[@tiagomonteiro2678]

Very good. Thank you for sharing some great and simple ideas. The 3D additions are great help as well. Subscribed.

[@SERESIGO]

This weekend I build the same bed ver 1.0. And then you are release this one 😂

[@MattTheDesigner]

😅 you’ll be happy with that one. There are tradeoffs with both.

[@Zingcoughlaugh]

@@MattTheDesigner What are the trade-offs?

[@MattTheDesigner]

@@Zingcoughlaugh V1 is longer sleeping platform. Good for when tall people are laying down. V2 has more headroom. Good for when tall people are sitting up. V1 is up higher which means more storage room underneath but sliding things under it is a bit cumbersome because of the depth of the trunk and the lip mentioned in the video. V2 is lower which means less storage but the drawer makes it easier to access the things you do store. V1 only uses one piece of plywood with no scraps left behind and is cheaper. V2 uses 2 pieces of plywood with scraps left behind and is more expensive.

[@Zingcoughlaugh]

@@MattTheDesigner I'm 6'1" side sleeper if I make v2 will it still be good?

[@MattTheDesigner]

@@Zingcoughlaugh In my opinion yes. If you have a pillow or two to prop your head up when your legs are straight and you're doom scrolling it's fine. At night when you're on your side with legs bent it's plenty of length. No guarantees but I think you'll be good.

[@Joshhsoj]

Dude just found your channel and watched every car camping video you have. You do an incredible job making complicated things simple and plugging other channels. This is my new favorite channel please keep making more videos. Also I’m extremely new to any sort of wood working… where do I begin lol what are the first tools I buy to do these builds and what skills do I need?

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thank you Josh. I’m no wood working master but I’d say start with a drill, circular saw, and some clamps. I went several years with just those and only started collecting more tools after starting this channel.

[@Joshhsoj]

@@MattTheDesigner sweet thank you! I’m excited to see your future videos!

[@omarghosn8655]

Gotta say I love the editing...its almost more entertaining than the builds...but what do you use for those cool schematic images?

[@MattTheDesigner]

Sketchup and Photoshop

[@Coriol369]

Gonna use ALL of these for my RAV4 💖🥰

[@tinaheart]

How much did this cost to build? How much does the platform weigh? I'm hoping for a lighter build for a single person and dog. May also try this with a divided sleeping platform so it has the option to slide 2/3 of the platform up for sleeping while leaving the smaller Subaru Forester seat unfolded when it's just me (vs two people).

[@maxhiggins6270]

This is amazing. I have a 2018 Nissan Kicks that I want to do this with. I road trip regularly with my fiance and we have an inflatable mattress to use, but need a more sturdy and level base to set it up on. This would be perfect for that.

[@MattTheDesigner]

That's great to hear Max! I'd love to know how it turns out.

[@SimpleOneSnapVlog]

This a lot better your so smart ! I think I would love this way better please

[@MattTheDesigner]

Make it! I believe in you!

[@asdf-iq1ei]

HOLY SHIT THIS IS THE MOST HIGH QUALITY CAR CAMPER CONTENT.

[@piriquitocdo]

So creative and easy to follow. Do you know about how much the complete project weighed?

[@MattTheDesigner]

I’d guess 60-70 lbs.

[@joannesmith1575]

Awesome video! Love this design and I’m going to attempt making one of these platforms for my Telluride.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thanks Joanne! Have fun!

[@jimschaef]

This is easily the best DIY car bed platform idea on youtube! And the best made video as well. Seriously impressed! The animations of the 3d design are crazy helpful. I've been looking all over for good ideas to copy for my VW Golf and I think this is the idea I'm copying. Thank you for the inspiration XD The only thing that I would personally change is adding rails for the drawers. I feel like if the drawers were loaded up too heavily, they would be difficult to slide in/out without a rail system. Is this a problem you've run into with this build? Or have you been getting by just fine with the drawers sliding directly across the frame? Thanks!

[@jimschaef]

Oh snap right after posting this comment I saw you linked the 3d file and pdf instructions. Matt, you are an absolute legend my friend.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Jim, if you don’t mind the cost and losing a little space in the drawer the drawer slides would be a good idea. If it’s really humid the drawer swells and sticks so I’ve sanded it down over time and it does work well pretty consistently now. Also, someone suggested using wax to make it slide easier but I haven’t needed to do that yet. Something I might do in the next build is anchor the bed to the gear tie downs and put heavy duty slides on it so I can sit on the drawer. Not totally sure if that’s a good idea yet or not.

[@rowdysgirlalways]

Only suggestion, and you probably already thought of it, wouldn't ventilation holes in the platform be useful to prevent mold? This is so totally cool and versatile. I can see the camp kitchen in that drawer. And the Allen wrenches are a brilliant use!

[@MattTheDesigner]

We typically do 1-2 week trips at a time. If we were living in it ventilation holes would be a great idea!

[@LifeSyncStudio]

I really like the design. I would only change the draw and use the hydraulic runners, which would make the draw sliding much smoother. Do you have the dimension of all the parts please. I have the SketchUp but there's no sizes.

[@MattTheDesigner]

There is a .pdf linked in the description. Drawer slides would definitely be a nice touch.

[@hellobobby]

Matt. Sweet and simple set up. Thanks for sharing.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Thanks Bobby!

[@hellobobby]

@@MattTheDesigner for sure!

[@lisawebbfellows9680]

Thank you. This is so easy to follow.

[@allisonmartyn3887]

Bro, this is another epic design! (Can I buy your old Platfrom?! :) but really…) Also, kudos to the articulation, succinct story telling, animation, drawing and editing. Truly, excellent quality content. Keep at it and viewers will come!

[@allisonmartyn3887]

Sent a message on insta - not sure if you use that. Hope you’re wel!

[@leehiller2489]

I like your ideas. I think I'd put access to the hide at the gap on the lower boxes top panel as it is rarely exposed but easily accessed by slightly removing the slide panel. Next time you cut foam use a sharp serrated bread knife it works.

[@MattTheDesigner]

Good thinking Lee. Thanks for the ideas.

[@monjournalmyjourney1643]

Thank you for sharing and being so generous.

[@robthesamplist]

it looks like you maybe didnt account for the wood thickness at the seat end as its slightly raised? make the front bit a tad higher by like 1 inch? i haver the same crv and going to follow your plans...thanks alot its awesome!! Edit im going for a subwoofer box in place of the drawer...thesubwoofer enclosure i have is 350mm x 170mm x 600mm my question is will this fit under where the space for the drawer goes...how much room is left for a small amp? sorry for the hassle.

[@MattTheDesigner]

The extra inch is absorbed by the flexibility of the folded down seat. Not sure I have the answer to the other question.

[@garylindenmuth7468]

Thanks for your video, I am just starting my build on my suv

[@nelsonolivera8059]

Thank you for being so generous!