DIY Bambed Truck Bed Deck System for Camping and Storage

[@itsrob2321]

Great project. I think it’s a winner. Yeah, you could spend more money, but many people don’t need a high priced bed storage.

[@philipdooley8932]

Very nice and I have the same truck I am going to do this for. I think I will stick with the 2 x 10s for more support as I may carry some heavy items on top of the platform when traveling . Thanks for the measurements for the short bed F 150 as dimensions are the same I think for my 2017 . They make some very slick tape / material you can put on the bottom of those slides to slide out even easier on your spray in bedliner - UHMW. I wanted something that I did not have to screw together and this is it I believe. I may decide to hinge the a shorter back extension section to also add as a drop down over the draw/slide openings Let me know if you have any modifications you would suggest

[@theH2experience]

@@philipdooley8932 all that sounds great. It has worked out well for me so far. Thanks for the suggestions! Good luck! Let me know how it goes.

[@littleadv3ntures]

Legend!!! I was hoping someone did this. This has helped so much 🎉

[@theH2experience]

Glad it has helped! Good luck!

[@jeffsollenberger4889]

Like the puzzle piece catches

[@theH2experience]

@@jeffsollenberger4889 thank you!! I essentially reversed engineered the market product but I was happy with the results. I learned a few things and could make it better next time but overall was happy. It's nice to challenge yourself. Lol

[@johncloughen107]

You seem like a pretty competent carpenter to me. (Especially for a musician) I considered how much less competent I am after watching you and decided to buy the bambed. Strong work though. Thanks.

[@theH2experience]

@@johncloughen107 thank you. I hope the Bambed works out great! I am sure it will as it looks like a great product! Cheers!

[@stevengaren1150]

Very nice! I think I might borrow your borrowed design. I've built a few other sleeping platforms for past trucks, but they've been a pain to remove when I want the full truck bed back. Curious what were the things you found that could be improved upon? Are the vertical support pieces wiggly at the bottom where they meet the bed or are they locked in by the bed liner grooves?

[@theH2experience]

Hey Thanks! Good luck on your build. Couple of things right off the top. I would have gone straight to the 1X vs the 2x for my base supports. They do great, the lock in the top and in the grooves of the bed, no issues there at all. I learned a few things on making my cuts more precise as I went , that is just learning in general. The other thing is I would have paid the extra $50 for the higher grade of plywood. What I have works just fine but the step up would have been just a bit better.