Ford Transit Simple Removable Bed

[@mikefranks4528]

I just watched about 15 videos previous to this on a bed setup in a van and this BY FAR is the most easiest setup out of all that I viewed. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@tonybucca5667]

That just makes so much sense versus the price of a single piece of 8020, PLUS all the ancillary parts!

[@lewisp9503]

Love this design. Would love to see a video of the e track installation if you do another

[@lishayost44]

Cool. I also made our van bed removable because we do a lot of construction, so hauling large things like plywood or whatever. I just installed a 2x3 along each side of the van with some bolts, then I made 4 separate panels with 2x3 frames and plywood on top. Slide them over the side 2x3 supports and screw 2 screws each side for each frame panel. Unscrew the screws and take out the 4 panels and you've got lots of room to haul. But I have also found that for certain things we can just keep the bed in to haul lots of things too. Like if needed, we can even slide plywood and things like that on top of the bed. Just remove the mattress/bedding etc.

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

Great system for the bed. Only change I would make is to have slats for the base because a solid bed base makes the mattress go mouldy in a van; too much moisture build up. Ikea makes doing slats super easy, you can even buy them with their own pre-constructed frame (£80 for a king size) if you haven't got the tools to make a groove in your side supports (£30 without the frame for a king size). Thanks for sharing.

[@keithdaris6537]

Thank you for adding that bit of information! I am getting ready to build one out and that is most helpful

[@yosquidd242]

Drill the platforms that you saw him pull off the cross-members with a hole saw for door handles, still relatively strong and now airy and lighter as the slats would be.

[@melroset-top9139]

Dude I have been searching for someone that used this rack system. We used it in our race trailers for years and they seem to make so much sense. I also like how you didn't frame out the entire wall seems like a lot of weight savings. I am subscribing right now. Thanks.

[@lindac7146]

I love this build; particularly with the bed setup. I like that you're willing to do the work in stages. Would like to learn more about your services. Will look for your website. Nicely done.

[@grayman618]

Seems like the perfect setup looks really nice clean and simple and you could still haul your motorcycle in the back.

[@mymate18]

just put the bed another foot up and put the bike under

[@zanehallock8386]

I wonder if it rattles going down a bumpy road? The pin in the 2”x4” is smart, but how noisy is where the metal end goes into the rack? Love the idea of this!

[@jackiearantes]

I am loving what you do. I am watching all of your videos back to back! Great job!

[@johnny1556]

Very nice can't ask for it to be any more simpler then that, easy to take apart and ready to use as a regular Van. Question? I guess no need to make honeycombs holes in the wood panels for moisture under the mattress.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I didnt do the holes on this build didnt think was super neccessary because they wont be sleeping on it very often

[@mollymartian9969]

thanks so much for this. i have been trying to figure out how to do something like this for a while! so simple! and you can take it out and use the full space when needed.

[@name.terrie]

Great setup! WTG. You're good!!! Thanks for letting us see!

[@marthagonzalez5528]

He is good at what he does.

[@LukaJane]

Great system! I don’t see any 10’ track lengths in the provided link. Guess I could use (2) 5’ on each side.

[@southerngirlyall6497]

Nice system. What hardware did you use to attach rail to van?

[@predragv.365]

This is the best system. Thank you for a video 👍👍👍

[@asherholloman8458]

Would love to know how you installed the e-track

[@TheSecretElohim]

Did see the link to the items in the build? Sorry if I missed it

[@emtee52]

Pretty smart/simple/cost effective idea for the bed!

[@smssllc]

Are the self tapping screws sturdy? I’ve been looking at doing the same setup but don’t know if I need to do another stud

[@scnomad3626]

How are the bed panels secured to the 2x4 stringers? They really need to be attached so they don’t rattle over bumps. A few hangers bolts with thumb screws or wing nuts would do it. Van is looking good!

[@KirillZubovsky]

Awesome! Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@CoryMickey]

Thank you for this!

[@KazFlanagan]

On the bed: will those rivnuts hold over the long term?

[@spencerhuffman3189]

Are you worried at all about having rigid pieces of wood across the span of the van? I seem to remember reading that allowing some flexion to occur in the van walls is important while driving. Also can the van wall pillars support the body weight of all the bed material and 2 full grown adults? I have always assumed that is why you see so few builds like this, but this is certainly a lot simpler and more space-conscious than building boxes!

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Cuatomer has not had a problem seem him quite often out surfing and wood flexes

[@lishayost44]

Tons of people build their beds like this with no problems. Our van bed is similar to this. The van walls are very strong in these cargo vans with all the ribs, etc.

[@jasonligon5937]

A cheap e-track wood bracket can hold a working load of 800lbs. Combined with others...even more.👍

[@TheSecretElohim]

Excellent build

[@efrain18rivera]

What kind of mattress is that?

[@AboutWalkingAround]

How did you do the panel to make extra room for the long bed? We have bed in about same position, but wondering how to get our panels up. Seems there is not much to fasten them to there (thin metal sheet). Did you glue them up?

[@evamtbforptsd]

Do you have a video of the bed rail install?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I don’t sorry

[@joeyt684]

Brilliant bed solution for the bed! Quick question: It seems theres no insulation in the van. Is that correct & if so, why? Thanks tons! Subbed.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I am unsure why the customer has not insulated. he does not live in the van mostly just uses it for work and a night surf trip here n there.

[@popdroprolld20]

Wow!! Love this idea 🎉

[@aaronsavant1055]

Love all your awesome projects!

[@mikefranks4528]

Does the inner dimension of the bracket fit snug an actual nominal 2x4 or an actual 1.5 x 3.5 piece of wood?

[@Shanehcjuno]

Awesome videos, keep up the great work! I'm really curious how you mounted the recessed wall paneling that sits inside the van pillars. That's an innovative idea that I haven't seen many people try. Thx.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Glue

[@longhairmullet]

Ooooo going to be busy now! Looking good, and thanks for the links.

[@jerielkins7706]

Great video. How did you adhere the cedar planks to the wall at the head and foot of the bed in the cutouts? I’m trying to optimize my space for the length of my bed.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I glued wood strips into the cavity and pin nailed to those

[@Toddington444]

Love this one. Not to overdone. Just right

[@carolramsey7639]

This looks like a great idea, and looks as though it would fit between the "window panels" in the back of my low roof 130" wheel base Transit crew van. I don't have the capacity to build it myself and live in Colorado. Any ideas who might be able to build such a bed in my area?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Avcrig.com does van builds in Colorado

[@shannonyoung4042]

I don't know if your customer wants to cover them, but how would you cover the parts to the metal support that are exposed if you wanted to.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Carpet maybe

[@jahshuastone2774]

Are you guys in California?

[@BenDuggan-hl2re]

Nice work! How did you route the wire into the engine compartment for the alternator charging? I'm trying to figure out the best and easiest way to do this. Thanks for any info.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

You only need to route it to the battery which is under the driver seat in these vans

[@alexreid2663]

Thank you for the build idea. Love the simplicity! Are you using 1/4-20 plus nuts and bolts to bolt the E-Tracks? I'd really appreciate any tips on if you drilled into the frame, used any pre-existing factory holes, and size drill bits for the associated plus nuts. THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO!!!

[@SolidWoodWorx]

This was attached with self tapper screws, Thanks

[@bjw5228]

@@SolidWoodWorx Wow, this is a fantastic build. Love it! You say you were able to attach the E-Tracks with self-tapper screws. Any concerns with strength and being able to hold up that weight? I'd like to do something similar in my van build.

[@huguesfrechette]

@@SolidWoodWorx Hi Thanks for the video, it's great! One question, Is there different type of self scew on the market, I just tried and without using much strenth on the screws they became loose .. thanks

[@shannonyoung9870]

@@huguesfrechette I'm about to do this. How did you solve this?

[@samoa1999]

love love the bed system you created; thanks for sharing; we are waiting for our high roof transit and would like to have space underneath for mtn bikes. do you think the e track could be installed with 38 inches from floor to bottom of bed?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I believe this was close to that! But ya you for sure could

[@mediumrayor865]

We have a passenger transit, and wondering if getting the vertical e tract instead would work the same way, and give us the availability to move the bed up and down when needed??

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Unsure never worked with it sorry

[@pv4669]

The audio cut out when you were pointing at the screws that you used to mount the bedframe side rails. Can you fill in any details about screw size, etc.? Thank you,

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Self tapping metals screws

[@brendenellasfunadventures4186]

That’s awesome can you do it fir bunks for a family of four.. good to know you in soca I’m in north

[@Andrew-wm7kk]

Can you drop the links for the materials he used for the bed frame?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

There in the video description

[@stevedemps5901]

Where did you find the rack bars to mount on the sides? And where to find the pop in joist hangers?? Thanks

[@SolidWoodWorx]

There are links to everything used in this video in my video description

[@kevinjernigan8994]

Can you build me a bed & floor for my cargo van ?

[@paulguinto5150]

Does using all wood make it heavier than using some materials that are lighter?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Ya could use aluminum to save weight but of course costs more.

[@trulyme7738]

Life saver, thank you. Did you use 4pack or 2pack e track? :) thank again

[@SolidWoodWorx]

2 pieces

[@trulyme7738]

@@SolidWoodWorx thanks

[@Anthony-lg6wl]

I bet you could get the strap-type sockets and build a sweet bed out of some 2 inch webbing and an industrial sewing machine.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Could be cool

[@lylestavast7652]

@@SolidWoodWorx self ventilating...

[@naimasrael6829]

I was about to do a *bunch of wood* bed frame🤣. IAm so glad I took another evening to search for outside the norm bed build ideas/videos. This will save Me alot of time n effort. Where did You find the pins for the wood beam sockets??? Thankhz so much for sharing. Wholeness n Essence of Love ((-;

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Hello thanks for reaching out, here is a link to those pins amzn.to/34rMqwp

[@naimasrael6829]

IAm months late on replying... time flies. I will be eTracking myFinal bed setup. Thankhz again. Wholeness n Essenve of Love ((-;

[@rangerider51]

Nice job 👍. That looks great.

[@senseofstile]

Looks great. Love it.

[@robertangelora338]

Great bed idea, I love how you can easily remove it. How much weight do you think it would support while only being connected to the walls at the ends?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I had 3 people on it once I built it to test it. Didnt budge, couldnt tell you an exact weight limit. I have about 6 bolts in each side.

[@robertangelora338]

@@SolidWoodWorx Thanks for the quick response

[@ggaskin4347]

@@SolidWoodWorx Can you share what bolts you used? Did you put them evenly across or mostly at each end?

[@julessenior924]

Hi there - what screws / fixings did you use on the etrack? Were there just one in each end going into the metal van vertical supports? Thanks

[@SolidWoodWorx]

There were 3 on each end

[@pv4669]

Really like your work. I have seen your pickup truck bed/storage and that was also great. When adding the cedar to the ceiling, did you install directly to the metal ribs in the ceiling or did you install furring strips to the metal ribs and then nail? Thank you

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Furring strips

[@castcrus]

Simple, clean and good looking! Where you at in Australia ? I’m thinking of buying a Renault master and convert it but I don’t have woodwork skills like this.

[@castcrus]

Oh, California, my bad.

[@lindac7146]

Nicely done.

[@keithdaris6537]

Is the e track stable enough with just the distal attachments? How did you secure the e track to the frame? Did you use crossnuts? Thank you!

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I’m not sure what distal attachments are. But yes bolted into the side wall.

[@yosquidd242]

I googled distal attachments because I overheard those words at a physical therapy session some while ago. So were you serious or do builders of conversion vans use that vernacular? geezus, dude.

[@megangee5963]

Can you please link the e track and e track brackets used

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Links are in the video description

[@tomstravelsphoto]

This is really well done! About how much would that setup run?! I'm looking at a Ford Transit high roof right now.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Please email [e-mail] for any build inquiries, thanks

[@jacobreigle9176]

@@SolidWoodWorx so you only have self tappers holding the e track together?

[@johnle6754]

Very cool bro !!

[@erinm.433]

Did you have to cut the e-track that you bought on amazon to fit the transit? or was the 8ft the perfect size?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I cut it down

[@jeffsteinmetz7188]

We’re the only mounting holes for the bed frame at opposite ends? I could not see any in the middle. Are the supports at opposite ends strong enough? I am over 230lbs so it will need to be strong.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I have seen the customer a few times since the deal and he has had no problems with the bed. He and his girlfriend sleep on the bed which is over 300 pounds and have not had a problem

[@sharimctiver8952]

Very nice & functional!

[@lexaariel]

I could hear when you talked about the screws for the extract. Did you use self tapping?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

yes

[@LokeshRajakbiltu]

Hi Brian, I like your videos and love the way you convert cars into motorhome. I have Hyundai Venue which is small suv. Will you suggest some videos or ideas how i can convert my small suv into motor home with bed and toilet and storage... Keep up the good work . 👍

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I dont really have any videos of a small suv other than the subaru if u look in my suv playlist

[@LokeshRajakbiltu]

@@SolidWoodWorx yes have checked that one... :)

[@thepatternforms859]

Thank you!!!!

[@KiyeleL1]

Can you send a link / describe the pins you used for the 2 by 4 into the coupler? Thanks in advance!

[@SolidWoodWorx]

There called pull pins

[@KiyeleL1]

Thank you! Do you recall the dimensions of the pull pin?

[@oliverandrew8020]

Awesome setup! Just curious where you found that rubber floor mat that's at the back end of the van? Thanks!

[@SolidWoodWorx]

No idea

[@andko00201]

Did you use plus nuts for the brackets?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

No

[@andko00201]

@@SolidWoodWorx What did you use?

[@MsClever26]

Is there insulation in this van? I notice your builds (bedframes) are always solid wood, how do they hold up against moisture and mold? what about air flow under mattresses and stuff

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I installed insulation in the ceiling before adding the cedar tongue and groove. Never had a customer say they had mold or anything from my bed builds.

[@lishayost44]

If you have good ventilation (i.e. a fan that can vent out) there should be no problems. Just keep condensation and moisture in the van to a minimum and no mold should happen.

[@GetLostAdv]

How did you attach the wood to the walls around the bed? Thanks

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Glue

[@youcanthide004]

Awesome

[@deancampisi4461]

Hi mate What are the clips called in the e frame. Great idea.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

There a link in the video description

[@kayakwesty]

Where did you find the brackets for the E track?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Link in the video description ETrack Beam Socket: amzn.to/33T5KST

[@valentinklauss1732]

What bed length were you able to fit between the walls of the transit?

[@azimahghazali2451]

I js looking for this design. As the adult sleep on floor and kids sleep second floor. And during the day it can js be removed

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Yup its a good setup

[@GratefulDingo]

Where can I get the mattress.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Ikea

[@Azariyah1000]

Where are you located???

[@SolidWoodWorx]

San diego

[@Wynsleydale]

What size is the mattress? Link? Sound kept going out.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

All i know it was a tri folding ikea mattress if that helps! Thanks

[@kirkspacey6186]

Hi we’re do I get the bed set up from thank

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Its called E Track: amzn.to/31gi3HL

[@gavinschumacher6719]

Where’s the pencil in the hat!?

[@relentlessboxing0311]

what mattress did you use and where did you get it??

[@SolidWoodWorx]

The customer provided it and said they got it from ikea!

[@jacksiedling4975]

3:06 THE PAT LMFAO!!!!!!!!

[@rangerider51]

Did you use rivnuts to mount the E-tracks to the side?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Mostly self tappers and a few bolts

[@chasewarr6797]

How did you attach the paneling inside the bump outs next to the bed?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Glued wood in and nailed to that

[@HigherPlanes]

How much would a setup like this run if I were to have it done professionally by someone like yourself. My mom is interested in a similar setup and someone quoted her $8K. I think her setup included some cabinets and that's it, no bathroom, no kitchen, no shower. Just a bed and some cabinets. 8K seems a bit steep so I told her we should look for someone else.

[@saidt.8200]

What;s the point of coating the cedar wood? It will loose all the magical scent.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Customer brought it to me that way!

[@bostinaycock8316]

How do you have that E-Track bolted to the wall? Just 4 bolts on each of the ends?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

8 bolts total

[@bostinaycock8316]

@@SolidWoodWorx Thank you. I was going to run an L-Track for my bed but the E-Track with those wooden beam inserts looks way better

[@mbdbandtube]

@@SolidWoodWorxwhat kind of bolts did you use? And did you drill holes for the bolts? My Transit only has one hole on each end

[@shannonyoung9870]

@@mbdbandtube I'm about to do the same. How did you solve this?

[@mbdbandtube]

@@shannonyoung9870 they don't line up at all, so I assumed he drilled holes into the interior walls. I mounted the rail to a 2x6 and drilled through the wood, and still I was only able to do two bolts per side. I used m6 rivnuts, which you use a rivet tool to insert, and then inserted m6 50mm bolts to hold them in place. That being said it is very sturdy and holds up great.

[@macroibin324]

it is a great system

[@delete300]

What size of the self tapping screws did you use?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

1.25” usually

[@rebeccazuckman9059]

Unfortunately your audio kept going in and out

[@stacyhackney6100]

Nice.

[@carolramsey7639]

What are the dimensions on this bed?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Honestly don’t remember

[@karenfranz7262]

👍

[@habanero8192]

AUDIO! ... uh oh ... bad audio starting at 2:37

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Yup it happens