DIY One Of A Kind MiniVan Bed, Solo or Duo, Multiple Configurations, SUPER Comfortable 6" Mattress

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

OUR VAN BED IS FOR SALE! We recently had to sell the 2015 Grand Caravan but the platform and mattresses are available if you are near Ann Arbor Michigan contact us, no shipping or delivery sorry. BTW, the Ikea legs did a great job supporting me (Bill) on the platform! We have 10 legs on each platform and it ended up being VERY sturdy in the end. We have learned that providing air flow on the platform is important to reduce the chance of mold in our foam, so we will be adding some drilled holes to provide for this. We built this platform pretty low, our clearance is about 11 1/2 inches up front and 9 inches in the rear. You could certainly build higher for under bed storage. Ours is low mainly due to the 6" foam and me (Bill) being 6'6" tall, so I wanted as much headroom as possible. Items used in this video Worx Bladerunner X2 Saw: amzn.to/3ft4vlf​ 6 Inch Foam Mattress: amzn.to/39kQuCg​ Diablo Blade: amzn.to/3ddeQPs​ Similar to Adils Leg (if you don't have a local Ikea): amzn.to/39GaXSf​ Stanley Staple Gun: amzn.to/2Pj7j9D​ Elmers Craft Bond (or any spray adhesive): amzn.to/2PiZAIP​ Route 66 2 Pack of Pillows: amzn.to/3w73zsy​ Adventure Map Pillow: amzn.to/3u7fjJR​ The Mountains Are Calling Pillow: amzn.to/3ctxvaj​ Duvet Cover: amzn.to/39osxKe​

[@karenclausen6724]

Hi Stacey and Bill, wondering what you used to prop up the left side of the bed to a semi sitting position? Can you post this for me? Appreciate it!!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@karenclausen6724 Hi Karen ;) I had removed the 3rd row seating and had just cut a 2x4 i lay back there in the "trunk" area that when I want to prop up the seat to a recliner i just sort of position it centrally with a small block I had installed of scrap to the back base, so it sort of just rests and props the seat, holds my big butt so it's pretty solid but nothing fancy. I have seen others use like eye loops and paracord to the seatbelt mount areas but heck I had 2x4 layin there and said humm would this work... Always trial and error for me...

[@karenclausen6724]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures thanks so much for the info. I thought may spring loaded latches but I love your idea, keep it simple!!👍🤗

[@notaennebodie531]

I like the Ikea legs, I used just wooden ones (they work OK but the top of yours looks sturdier I will keep this in mind if I need to replace the legs thanks) I covered my bed with a vinyl, and use it as a counter during the day. its built even with the fridge so its smaller and I use the fridge as part of the bed. I'm going to check out some more of your videos, thanks for posting.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@notaennebodie531 thank you for watching! The Ikea legs are very sturdy - happy so far! Good idea on using vinyl, we can gold the foam and put vinyl on platform for "counter" space.

[@jheighten7568]

I can make this bed and use it in my place and when camping use it in my car. You guys are cool thanks for the vid!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

When I took one platform out the kids were ON it in minutes messing around in the garage hehe.

[@jheighten7568]

It does look like a fun suspended bed. I like your van, I am shopping for a used dodge caravan but most of them are up in 110k+ . Hopefully I stumble into the right one.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@jheighten7568 we drove a half dozen before we found this one it certainly has a few small issues but overall we love the van. Strangely the one thing I overlooked was we don’t have a roof rack! Ekks!

[@tinadavis8054]

This is the best, most versatile bed build I've seen in a minivan!! Absolutely love it! Great job!!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Tina we weren’t sure how it would turn out but thankfully it all went together smoothly 🙃

[@Prin_Cess_007]

I was going to say the same thing! Super thorough too.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@Prin_Cess_007 Thanks, I wanted to document it for sure, heck I see so many great builds on youtube here I may just be making a version 2 by fall but I think this will get us out there on the road sleeping comfortably this summer :)

[@excursionsoflove5200]

Agreed

[@Pulprat]

It's great to see a van build where you concentrate on building one item. Thanks.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!

[@captaindrywall]

AT 5'7" AND MY WIFE 5'3 we are so lucky when comes to fitting on a mini van bed , good video lots of good info thanks

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

What ironic is I’m 6’6” and Stacey is 5’4” 1/3 my size but she takes up more of the bed than I do!

[@captaindrywall]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures omg so brave

[@youngatheart4880]

Excellent design: simple and efficient. I've watched dozens of KZbin videos on van builds, with a focus on bed platforms and your design may be the best yet. Thank you!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks! Just today I pulled one of the platforms out for an upcoming solo trip really like that aspect and for daytime travel I folded back the existing one for more room :)

[@CraftedbyMonnowLane]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures oh that's a really good point! I was going to build one large platform but this is a much better idea! Once again, thank you!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@CraftedbyMonnowLane Easier too on the back loading them in separately vs one bigger platform too ;)

[@laurievincent4101]

I am BEYOND thrilled that I happened upon your video this morning! I purchased a 2005 Chevy Astro passenger van that is currently having some repairs done to it, and I have watched hundreds of hours of videos on how best to do a “no-build build” in my van. I have been planning and acquiring to be ready to simply place things in the van once it is actually ready for me to use. I wanted versatile, like you mentioned. I purchased 2 folding bed platforms that, together, equal one double/full bed. This was after hundreds of videos. However, after watching your video this morning, I am DEFINITELY going to build folding platform like you did. The way they fold up to make more space when not in use is pure genius!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!🤗

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Hey Laurie! Yeah the platforms are working out great for us, I just made a solo trip but did leave both platforms in and just used the extra bed space for comfort but during the day I folded one side up for some more interior room - Bill

[@judischarns4509]

My husband builds a similar platform. Similar in that it is in a minivan a Toyota Sienna. It is all wood with 2x4 legs but it is just a solid platform, but I slip flat totes underneath the bed with one for pots and pans, one for plates and flat wear and cooking utensils and another for food. We also fit a tent, chairs, and foldable tables underneath. We put a mattress on top of the platform along with the bedding and suitcases. Next time I will add another tote or two for clothes under the bed. We added a platform on the back using the tow hitch to carry our propane tanks and cooker in a tote outside so we didn't have to worry about leaking propane. There was room for the cooler too. All-in-all a good temporary conversion for a week of camping. We found sleeping in the van much more comfortable than in the tent. But we set up the tent for a place to change.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Sounds awesome Judi!! Have you guys made a video of it? Love to see it! I went kinda low with the height since I am pretty tall at 6’6” so I needed the headroom but I can get totes and my chair under there ;)

[@judischarns4509]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures we didn’t make a video. My husband works alone and hates being photographed much less videoed.

[@judischarns4509]

As to height I think ours is about the same since our cup holders etc are still usable. My husband is 6’ so he was sure to keep enough headroom.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@judischarns4509 Bill does not like being in front of the camera, he is a little better when I am with him. I was super proud that he did his solo videos on his trip!

[@debbiedebbie9473]

I just saw this video again. Still watching van builds, 2 years later. Time flies. 😮

[@leanna74]

Groot does not want fake friends 🤣

[@BonsaiKeto]

Well, I don't want to "kill" his friends - lol. He will have to settle with me being his "real" friend. I love my groot!

[@cynthiacrawford6147]

Groot can grow to love whomever he chooses

[@CandiedLittleYams]

Thanks. Its so hard to find van builds that aren't too complicated for more than one person, let alone considering children. So rare, but its exactly what I was looking for.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks for watching, Bill has used the set up several times lately. We are heading out tomorrow for our first dual camping trip. We were supposed to drive back from Alb, New Mexico but had to cut the trip short when Bill fell.

[@Speddy751]

This is my absolute favorite concept for a minivan bed build. Versatile and seems very easy to put together. Thank you much for sharing as I believe I will be using this design.

[@RandomStuffWithBill]

It's held up well, only mod we did was add airholes to the base so that the foam beds could "Breathe" more,

[@404_skynotfound7]

I love your bed idea. The legs from IKEA are genius!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thank you! 😊 I wasn't sure if it was even going to work, they rate them at 110lbs each, and I figured heck I am using 10 per platform, and down the center you have essentially two rows alone, so the "strongest part" should be the center, so I will be a bed hog. When I go solo I think I may even just leave both in place for more sleeping room. Bill

[@gdibenedetto9877]

I love Stacy's hair! It's gorgeous, I love the style and I love the natural Gray highlights are just stunning. Great cut. it looks great on you

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Awe, thank you so much! That is very kind of you. Have a wonderful day!

[@sherrysvesnik7711]

Very informative. I really like that you pointed out to find the level spot on the driveway before attempting to find the level spot in the van to build the bed. Great use of the futons too.Making your platform foldable was genius.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Glad it was helpful! Have a Wonderful Day!

[@michelescales754]

You guys are so cute. Thanks for sharing your adventure building the bed platform.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks for watching! The beds been working out great!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks for stopping by, so far so good on the bed but we forgot to add holes to the platform which I will be doing this week.

[@rowanmulvey8632]

This description, design, and process is one that I feel is within a comfortable scope of cost, skill, and good result. Really good design, planning, filming, narration, very much appreciated!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching, have a wonderful day.

[@dewayneavery5097]

Best bed build I’ve seen. Using the legs from IKEA &/covering it with carpeting.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Next is to add some ventilation holes we are still learning as we go here

[@sparkie3231]

So SMART!!! This is my new favorite bed build. I am still in the planning stage ☺️👍

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

We knew what we wanted but we also knew we aren't really "carpenters" or have much experience, so filming it we figured this can go good or bad quick, lucky we came out in the end with a comfy sturdy platform, if it went bad i'd have just fixed it with 2x4 or something and still left in the mistakes cuz hey that's how life goes sometimes ;) - Bill

[@stevec3872]

I had the good fortune to finally stumble upon the bed solution for my no-build van build. I gave up trying to figure out a platform or cot frame and just put the tri-fold mattress on top of a 2'x3' cement tub 8" high with 1/3 flipped up to make a comfy chair with my bedding stored under the tub. For sleep I just set the tub aside and fold out the bed. My set-up is based upon the space from the tailgate to just behind where the sliding doors open leaving all the space open between the doors. I can just take a vinyl tarp and throw it over my things and nobody knows what is there and I still have a lot of storage between the doors as well as room to set up a quad chair if I like. It's the back 2/3rds of the van rather than side to side with a little space down the middle to move.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Sounds very interesting Steve !

[@FreeSpiritMom]

Wow. I’m in shock

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Good or bad shock?! 😺

[@FreeSpiritMom]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures very good!!

[@FreeSpiritMom]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures like I’m blown away lol

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@FreeSpiritMom tonight was my first night using the bed turned out pretty good! Glad you liked the video we weren’t sure how it would turn out....

[@fire58372001]

Hi there, I saw your vid. I've been truck camping since the mid 80's. Back when rainbows were black & white. Here's what I've learned & I'll pass them on to you. 1) Get stuff you need at a camping store for backpacking. It's small, compact, & light weight. 2)Get splash guards for your truck. It'll help keep you & your rig clean. They work. I know. 3) When parking for the night, park headlong into the wind. That way if a storm comes you won't have to worry about a side wind ripping off your camper shell. Plus, if anything comes bouncing towards the truck, since you have a slimmer profile, it might miss you. If it does hit, the front of the truck is reinforced. 4) Use bug spray on the interior doors & windows/ screens openings to help keep bugs out. Use wasp & hornet spray around & on your tires to help keep critters out. Basically, all points of contact on the ground. 5) An inch is a lot of room. Learn how to stack & get used to sand & dirt. Use floor mats to put your shoes on too 6)Air out your sleeping area every morning or often. In an enclosed space the air gets stale & it will smell like feet & assholes. I know this from being in an 80 man berthing when I was in THE NAVY! 7)Use a small fan to circulate the air in your sleeping area. This will help prevent hot & cold spots from forming & help prevent condensation & mold & mildew from forming. 8)Use a solid hooded sweatshirt. Draw the hood tight when you sleep to help encapsulate body heat. It can double as a pillow/ dirty clothes holder/ gear carrier. I hope this helps. Great vid, thanks for sharing. Drive safe. 🤠

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Great tips thank you!!!

[@fire58372001]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures NP enjoy. 🤠🤠

[@anitasimmons3599]

I love it. Don't wait to be done. Take some short weekend shake down trips. Thank you for taking the time to produce this video. Safe travels.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I was going to do a driveway test soon lol my first trip will be solo down to Mississippi for a blues festival in mid April ;)

[@jeremiahsahlberg2096]

I’m building my camper van for full time living I would love to build this setup

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

It was pretty easy, any questions let us know!

[@jeremiahsahlberg2096]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures what are the Measurements of the legs and of the bed itself

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@jeremiahsahlberg2096 the measurements vary for each based on how high you want the bed to sit. I can have Bill measure and let you know.

[@Kyri45]

Came for the bed layout, stayed for the wholesomeness of this couple❤

[@kerryloper6142]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. My third row stows not my second row (Toyota Sienna) so we always have to remove the second row but then deal with the hardware in the floor. Need to build a box for over it as to not destroy it. Anyway thank you. Safe travels and have fun!!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I almost bought a sienna really liked it but the previous owners smoked and had dogs who beat up the inside, then we found the caravan about a week later.

[@100chrisfur]

Absolute best bed design.

[@SngL4eVa]

Best video that has inspired me, for what I'm looking for to change out my bed in my grand design. thank you. You both are the best. thank you Thank you... and, thank you. :)

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, and the platform and cushions are holding up quite well :)

[@SngL4eVa]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures Yes Maam. Yes Sir. I have been looking how to do something similar, yet non complicated for ages. and You both, have been the angels to answer the call of duty. :D stay safe out there. xo

[@daviddorger6916]

😊 I got ya beat on versatality and very cheap. Bought 2 couches and a chair at a church rummage just for the cushions. Discarded the couches and chair and attached velcro where I needed it and when its bed time, the longer back couch cushions are on the floor with the 3 shorter seat cushions in top of them attached with the velcro with the chair cushion serving as a headboard. When I need a chair, I simply re-stack them into a chair and it feels like im in a lazyboy. I save a ton of space and put less weight in the van. Total cost including the velcro, $26

[@letusenjoylife]

i love your place, ghost is just a normal thing...

[@gasmoneyindustry]

Thank you for this video it's helping a lot for me to figure out how I'm going to build my minivan camper bed

[@Heysarge99]

Genius, it looks great, and looks like it belongs in the van!! That is what I am doing!! Perfect! Thank you!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Awesome! I am actually in Kentucky right now using the bed for the first time tonight! Bill

[@selfesteem3447]

I like that you could also use the bed elsewhere outside of the van. On the beach, in the yard, at a event.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Yeah I guess you could put even feet on the bottom and lay it flat out or just on the ground in general. They work pretty good in the van for us so far though!

[@musicgeek8087]

Thumbs up for the MAN IN BLACK JOHNNY CASH!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

100% Absolutely love me some Johnny Cash - Bill :)

[@BonsaiKeto]

On of Bill's favs!

[@kennywichterich4486]

GENIUS, Planning stage. You have solved my bedding application. Thank You!

[@MLynn05]

Please ignore my earlier request for measurements.....I found them in the video. Thank you again for sharing such a wonderful idea. I am a single woman with "limited" skills, but I can do this!! Cheers!

[@dianalbodine4355]

Omg this is exactly what ive been trying to figure out how to make for my van as well only i would make a little higher for storage, i like this build better than even my idea u took it to the next level

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Diana, the one thing we learned after making this was to put some holes in the platform for airflow to keep any potential moisture between the foam and platform from possibly developing some mold from moisture.

[@caziko48]

This is so clever and oh so neat. Love it. Happy travels. Cheers from Australia 👍🏼

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Wow down under in the house! Thanks for stopping by!

[@IanODonnell]

This is solid work! You for sure have me beat in the building department! Great work, both of you!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

YOU inspired us to get our darn bed DONE! hehe

[@mysteryGuySaysHi]

you can put that outside the vehicle too. now thats great way of making stuff

[@joeabs4844]

Love it. You both a great and happy couple. Thanks for sharing!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I’m lucky she puts up with me for 30 years now :) - Bill

[@deborahfoss904]

I am so glad I came across your video as I have been thinking of creating a bed frame such as this so you just made it a whole lot easier for me now. thanks so much

[@powersful]

This is the smartest van build I have seen Easy to put in take out and store!

[@mcouragee]

Brilliant

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Maria!

[@JeriAnnHenson]

This was awesome. Hope we’ll see you on the road someday!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I hope so too!

[@philliphinkle2812]

Best looking build I’ve seen. I like that it’s light and easy to remove so the van can be used as normal day to day. Thanks for sharing.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Yeah makes it easy split in half too for moving (lighter)

[@angelikaszabo1962]

I love the bed design you came up with. For someone who can't afford to spend as much it still gives us an idea on how to set up a bed. I was thinking of black plastic shelves as the base and not using any under floor space. We have the black plastic shelves in the house. The only downfall I can see is that we would not be able to fold away the foot end like you did. And where would we put the fridge except under the bed. It would also affect the head room. We are both short so that may be fine. I love your idea tho, it seems really fancy to be able to fold down the foot end and lift the back to us it as a seat. You could even lift the back to cook in the back. You could also lift the middle section so you sit facing out the back of the vehicle. Your set up is so versatile! Love your video, makes me think about my set up! Thank you from Alberta, Canada.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I saw a few builds with those plastic shelf as base ideas, actually loved the idea but I am a big guy and I had a feeling it would be a SNAP FALL FAIL thing, heck i wasn't even sure if the ikea legs would work but I have 10 under each base 20 total so they do a pretty solid job even with my big butt on there hehe. - Bill

[@angelikaszabo1962]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures Hahaha! Your funny Bill! Love it!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@angelikaszabo1962 I never know what is going to come out of Bill’s mouth lol. He is a funny boy 😊. My Mom is from Amherstburg Canada, can’t wait until the border opens so I can visit!

[@deniseackerlyparadiseinpen228]

I did the shelving system bed, it's not great for exactly the reason you said--it's not easy to disassemble the "foot area" to give extra space in the evening when wanting to relax, but not lay fully down.

[@tikitiki7610]

best design i have ever seen!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks! It works well for us!

[@DS-tj2jc]

Haven't gotten to the bed yet. But how much fun is it shopping with him. Stacey: What are you doing... What are you doing? Bill: Huh? 😂🤣

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

She is always saying what are you doing to me she never knows what I’ll get into - this wasn’t staged either I’m just a big 11 year old in a 53 yr old body! Hehe - Bill

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I think that’s why she has put up with me for 30 years she never knows what I’m gonna say or do so I am free entertainment for her ;)

[@fancysfolly554]

I like IKEA also....such unique and streamlined design.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Ikea is super fun! Thanks for watching

[@hauk3839]

I'm upgrading dog beds to purple large beds. The stack up on each other and using mid seat with plate form is working great. Like house. You can upgrade. Cats wake me up all week. Kids the weekend. I'm a night shifter so sleep in van in garage daily now. Best sleep ever

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Very cool!

[@erikrasmussen8011]

Thank you , it was great to follow your ideas. Greetings Erik, Møn, Denmark.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Erik 👍

[@leolaevans1566]

I had seen this video a couple of years ago. It was a great setup but did not go with the wider mattress we had already brought. Fast forward to now. I have been wanting to invite my brother to camp with us. My brother will sleep in the tent. This setup is versital, There can be three seats for the drive and the one bed folded in back. He can use the wider mattress my husband and I have in the tent.

[@harryenright7939]

Great job on bed platform. I have a simar set up.Since I often can't find a level parking spot while traveling, I have alternate,different sized, legs that can be switched around to raise or lower your feet or head end of the bed to counter the uneven parking angle for a level bed. Even a small array of different thickness blocks work and are relatively easy to store with limited space in ur tiny rv. Wishing you great times and safe travels!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Great idea! Thanks for watching, safe travels to you as well!

[@rvadventureswithroseyandre5393]

I love and review the Hot Logic and the hot logic mini on my other channel all the time you two are the first KZbinrs I have heard mention them...awesome!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I have the hot logic going right now with an Atkins inlet frozen meal ;) Now I know a lot of people use a stove or microwave but for me as I drive this is awesome!!! I have two and no doubt I’ll buy another mini for my wife at work too.

[@karenchesnut6292]

Well done!!! Look forward to more videos about your adventures!!! Safe travels

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thank you! Trip coming up this week first one in the van....

[@ang3lbass]

I have a baby Groot planter too lol it’s so cute

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I shoulda brought groot for good luck on this solo trip!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

OMG, I 💛💙 my Groot!

[@liveincolor3793]

Very professional modeling.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Sandra, just me being silly! I had no idea Bill was going to put several pics of me in there - he is biased lol

[@PremiumPappy]

I was hoping to travel to PA from SC to visit my kids and grand kids but my son got Covid. Now I will take shorter adventures and visit state parks in my state as I have a pass already. My Pacifica has a 60/40 spit in the third row and if I put down one of the second row seats I think I can fit my small twin bed in there snugly. Thanks for your video, I found it to be helpful. God bless your future adventures.

[@Annie261.]

One of first caravan designs was with the bed elevated with storage underneath. It didn’t work for us. Went with 2 foam mattresses that you can stack during the day.

[@danib6541]

Thank you! You have given me the best idea to do for my raised floor for my mini van. Wanted a raised floor but just several inches and have storage compartments for food, clothes, ect. I was going to do a wood frame but being that the floor is not level I was thinking that was going to be a challenge. Not anymore! I’m going to use those legs! Found some on Amazon of all different sizes so I may not even need to cut them but even so, they will be less weight, allow more room for storage and be a heck of a lot easier! I think I might be able to manage this by myself now and not have to rely on my ex husband to help. The floor is what had me stumped. So thank you so much!!

[@RandomStuffWithBill]

Awesome!!

[@theartofpeace8496]

I love you guys. I am divorced. I think I would still be married if I had a nice guy like you have You guys r fun. I have a mini van and am debating trying to do this too or get a different van to make a conversion I wish I had you guys to help me

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I am blessed Stacey still puts up with me after all these years, we just celebrated 27 years married but over 30 together so far. I wanted an RV really bad but due to costs I had to get inventive and go the van route, there are so many great ideas and videos out there though and heck with a backpack and air mattress you could do it for short trips.

[@OldManGlitch]

You just solved our problem. Thank you.

[@gimmeheadpeace]

This is fantastic. I need to keep my seats but I’ll build a similar platform that goes over the top of my seats when they are laid flat. Thanks for the great idea.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks! So far its been working well for us and holding up fine, we always modify and try new things sometimes they fail but this one was a winner for us :) Each trip we mix things up and change things, over the winter I may try to build something else too I am finding I don't need as much under bed storage as I thought I did on some shorter trips and I wouldn't mind a bit more head room so I may lower the platform with new shorter feet or just redesign something. Bill :)

[@saraparker4082]

This is the best van bed I have seen!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Awe thanks Sara! I’m on night three of a solo trip to mississppi and in loving it - Bill

[@Morningdovecamp]

Great job!! Thanks for sharing your design. Very practical! Enjoy 🤗🌞🚙

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks!!! So far it’s working out great for us altho we do need to put some vent holes in the platform for potential moisture mold formation, always learning.

[@Morningdovecamp]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures awesome. Yeah I have heard this is a good idea👍. Enjoy!🚙

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@Morningdovecamp thank you so much!

[@RicardoMartinez-tc8td]

Awesome bed. Simple and effective. Congratulations

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Ricardo!

[@RicardoMartinez-tc8td]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures ❤

[@tanyablendheim]

You two are so cute! I came across your videos just today. Thank you.

[@christigoodeating]

This is the best one I've seen so far.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Christine! Works pretty well for us and easy to store in the garage when the van turns back into a daily driver.

[@kchertz8925]

Such an ingenious design!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks, so far it’s working out great on my first trip here ;)

[@LChism-wx3qy]

AWESOME! Thanks for sharing!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

thank you for watching!

[@annagarcia9619]

Wow! This is so cool! I really enjoyed watching it come together

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Honestly I think just starting the project was the hardest part, mainly out of fear of the unknown, then oneday after watching so many other cool bed build videos we just said "let's try it". Once we got going things came together pretty quick and easy. - Bill :)

[@gretchencole296]

I do like the foam foldups for a mattress.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Certainly gives us some flexibility, even when I have done solo trips I put both in and only unfold one in the daytime then at night lay both out for more sleeping room.

[@roxannef7659]

OMG! Thank you for sharing this video. I have a bunch of the Adils legs and never even thought to use them to build a bed platform. Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing exactly how you did it! Safe travels.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

You're welcome! I do have to say the bed has held up very well, the one thing we didn't address (or know at the time) was we need ventilation between the foam and platform so that condensation and mold won't form, for now I have pipe insulation foam tubes laid in between, but I plan to put holes in the actual platforms themselves with a drill and small 3-4" hole saw to help with that. Bill :)

[@roxannef7659]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures I saw your note above that was pinned above that. Thanks for drawing attention to the need for ventilation and I'm glad it's held up so well!

[@LilTexasRose]

I love this! The multiple options is great! I have a Chevy 1500 with a 6.5’ bed that has a tall, cab over vintage camper shell. The option to have bedding for just me or both of us, sitting or sleeping is what I need! Great system! Thanks for sharing!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I do wish I had more headroom in our van here, but the flexible base design lets me also fold one back up to expose a seat if I am going solo

[@mariarodriguez-ud9hq]

Wonderfully crafted!! Thank u so much for the ideas!! Happy Travels!!

[@isabelmendi3973]

Great idea, nice job

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks!

[@moi2995]

Great video! Exactly what I needed.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Awesome !

[@allisonspeer649]

Love this idea. So happy you posted it. I'm looking for a mini to convert and this is exactly the versatility I'm looking to do. I wanted to be able to conveniently add back the middle seats if needed. My plan is to keep one seat and have a single bed set up most of the time but again I like the versatility of having 2 seats if needed. Thanks again.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

So far loving it i'd like to maybe try and make a bed that pushes back into a couch over the winter maybe to keep me busy when the snow comes.

[@candyalexander2196]

Love camping and Ikea greetings from NC

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I love NC! Tried to get Stacey to move there even drove down and spent 2 weeks in the apex area just couldn’t quite get her hooked on the idea but I’m ready! - Bill

[@gov683]

This is great, thanks

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

So far so good, first real trip set for mid April here but so far driveway tests are very good comfy and solid with this build.

[@maxi20041]

Best bed I’ve ever seen, great job!

[@Thisthingcalledlifeis]

Ty, I plan this SOLO frame myself!!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Good luck! Would love to see pics when your done!

[@cindyfuller6381]

Wish we had an ikea close

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I love browsing Ikea!

[@wendybeiermann815]

Awesome versatility

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Wendy!

[@dgman3262]

I enjoyed and loved your simple design. I like how it's convertible to use your seats when needed.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

We agree! fun working together! Thanks for watching.

[@isk8durmom893]

Watched this video just in time. So happy I found this idea before doing the slide out bed. Thank you!

[@lumpycustard3433]

Nice work guys! Im going to be building a platform in my new van and you’ve given me some great ideas! Thanks! 👏👏👏💐🇬🇧

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Oh we love KZbin hunting I am already getting "ideas" for a fall winter project on one of those bed/couch type things for spring 2022 who knows if I will get it right but I will film it for fun and giggles, heck I thought this one might crash and burn but turned out pretty solid.

[@lumpycustard3433]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures That sounds terrific! Im looking forward to a video of that! ❤️😃🇬🇧

[@garyabc]

Nice design and great video. Love the Ikea legs.

[@superpamrn]

Hi, Bill. I found the measurements. Keep up the great job and the inspiration!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Awesome, tryin to grt out there as much as I can while I still can ;)

[@kayceegreer4418]

Here's a little FYI factoid: we've all been mispronouncing this guy's name, whose store is named after him. He pronounces his name more like ( ih-KAY-yuh ). The first i is like the i in is, or in in, or in ignorance because we just didn't know how to pronounce the Swedish name properly. The phonics of their vows is different than American English or even British English. I will say this for the British, in this, they give respect to the man by pronouncing the man's name as he would himself, were he speaking it.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I’ve seen how others pronounce it but even in commercials they pronounce it as (eye key a). Interesting the ceo pronounces it as ikea to americans but in Sweden he says ikaya. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHe5comPaJyhf5Y

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

You Two have great personalities- you are a pleasure to watch. Great ideas! Thank you for sharing.

[@chichi3754]

Awesome build I wish I a had half for my SUV. NEAT

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@PokerBebi]

Awesome folding bed build! Thanks

[@LadyBugout]

Great video. Very informative and detailed!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks! So many great videos on KZbin with ideas and inspiration, Hope ours has helped a few with ideas too!

[@livingfreewithgigi228]

Just found you guys and I will be following. Great chemistry.

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

I’m a lucky dog Stacey puts up with me the last 30 years ;)

[@lorihynes6364]

Great job!

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Lori, I see so many cool ideas on YT here heck I want one of those push it back into a couch ones too, might be my fall winter project for 2022 spring travels, but this is doing a pretty good job for now :)

[@lorihynes6364]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures that sounds like so much fun.. I’d love to convert a mini shuttle bus or something else one day and just drive around the content exploring different people places and things… I think it’s great that you guys were so ingenious to be able to easily build & put together the sleeping set-up or all the other options you can choose depending on who’s coming along on any particular adventure and then easily turn it back into an everyday vehicle..

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

@@lorihynes6364 OMG yes, altho not as stealth I have seen some AMAZING mini bus type conversions, I am tall too so i'd love to have that stand up ability. With our HOA restrictions I couldn't do an rv or trailer type thing, and looking into insurance, storage etc seemed like a hassle, so instead of giving up the dream I figured let's use what we have "THE VAN". It may not be everything I want but it gets me out there checking off bucket list destinations, but yeah those bus conversions are SUPER cool!

[@lorihynes6364]

@@StaceyBillsAdventures that’s so great. I feel you.. that’s the problem if you do it you got a like do it in the sprinter vans and the mini buses it’s like you know it sounds all great and everything but you have to find places to park in all sorts of things it’s it’s all very complicated but if you have a lot of money I suppose it would be easy I don’t know but good for you

[@lorihynes6364]

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[@RoseLawrence765]

Great job you guys lots of helpful tips🥳🎈

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Thanks Rose, now to road test this thing!!!!!!!

[@singhtinesha344]

You work & Costco ayeee nice 👍

[@StaceyBillsAdventures]

Stacey loves working at Costco ;)

[@Morningdovecamp]

Extremely well done 👍👍. Thanks for sharing! 🚙🏞🌞