Ingenious Van Bed with Storage Build Costing Under $100

[@nicbaket1202]

Best part was you working with your dad! Love it!

[@MattWatsonComedy]

You’re a close second buddy!

[@karenb1627]

Genius extra storage. Every little bit

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Thanks Karen! Can’t take full credit, I had seen another van dweller do something similar and the execution method was thought up by my dad:)

[@livinglavitavanlife7976]

Love the bed design.

[@MattWatsonComedy]

I can’t take all the credit my dad suggested it creating that space:) It works perfectly for clothing.

[@jasontheron7655]

Bravo, buddy! Great job and wonderful personality/presentation. You're doing great Matt.

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Thanks for that Jason, really means a lot:) Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ikadeo]

Perfect! I was trying to come up with the easiest way to achieve the same thing. One quick search on KZbin and I find this! Thank you so much for the video, you've just saved me a ton of money. I'm planning to drill holes in the top sheet of wood sort of following the pattern of a flower for ventilation

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Lauren I’m so happy this video could help you out and thanks for leaving such a lovely comment! Best of luck with your project and I hope the results are even better than you’ve imagined:)

[@kriskingsbury6658]

The hard board topper. Pretty slick. Do t get it wet tho. It will mushroom like crazy. Keep up the good work bud.

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Good note Kris! Will avoid that.

[@shaneross7428]

Awesome I just found your videos. Love the personality.

[@MattWatsonComedy]

That's very sweet of you Shane! I'm happy that you did find me! Thanks for taking the time to write in:)

[@maria2162]

Hi Matt, looking good keep going mate. Can’t wait for the end product 😉

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Me too Maria! Finally starting to take shape:)

[@ziptie7112]

Nice storage. No ventilation under mattress=future mold?

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Thanks! As far as the mold is concerned that’s just what I’ve heard. Although out of the three vehicles I’ve had beds in it’s never been a problem.

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you for you're video. Random vanners. east coast of virginia. 2%

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Thanks for writing in Gerland! Glad you enjoyed it:) Safe travels my fellow vanners!

[@robertc8953]

Hey Matt, is it just me or you looked a bit different while in Oz, eh :) mamma’s home made food must be super delicious haha. Waiting for your toilet build episode!

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Combination of that delicious home made food, the abundant amount of sweets, and being in lockdown. All my shirts are now crop tops.

[@anthonypandino8802]

Pegitz would solve the problem of pegs falling out of the pegboard

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Well its too late to give that peg board back now, but great tip for the future. Thanks Anthony!

[@BruceVanlifeJunior]

Looks good brother! Cant wait to see the rest 🤙🏼 p.s I made the mistake of showing my gf this video ... now I'm building a bed frame Haha

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Ha! Gotta keep her happy Bruce! Good luck:)

[@WimberleyFilms]

Love it Matt! About to build one myself. What mattress do you have?

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Thanks Kris! The mattress was part of a futon, and I’ve added a memory foam layer on top for comfort. Pretty darn cozy!

[@krisqueen5939]

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[@MattWatsonComedy]

Thanks Kris! Means a lot:)

[@LivingOnCash]

How tall is the bed? Are you able to sit up without hitting your head on the roof?

[@MattWatsonComedy]

I’ve since sold the van cuz I wanna make a camper out of an SUV or else I’d get you an exact measurement, but no I couldn’t sit up in it.

[@victornaja7927]

hey where did you get your mattress what size is it i have same van but its high top and i want to build a bed. but want to know what size matress.

[@MattWatsonComedy]

I would consider it somewhere between a single and double. Got it for $20 off fb marketplace. Hopefully you have the same luck:)

[@PoPeration]

How is that breathable? The top needs to be airated too... I learned that the hard way.

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Certainly more breathable than it would be if neither pieces had holes Vic. Thanks for the tip.

[@DuncanRenovates]

​@@MattWatsonComedy I believe @Vic Burns is trying to help, not poo on you. An Australian climate probably dried your mattress within minutes - Canadian climates are generally a lot more damp. I slept on 4" of memory foam over a polyester-weave camping cot. I thought the foam was impermeable, but my sweat soaked through sheets and blankets and the underside became moldy, over a period of two months. This was Ontario Autumn, before the weather turned cold. $200 mattress, $200 cot, both lost to mold. Hopefully it doesn't affect you, but I'd feel remiss if I didn't at least suggest that you keep an eye on it. I guess that you lift the mattress to access cubbies, and that's a great time to check. If the lid matterial is pressboard, it may transmit humidity and allow it to evap through the bottom, so you may never notice a problem. The problems I saw were from folks using 6mm ply, which doesn't transmit humidity like pressboard. Fingers crossed!

[@MattWatsonComedy]

@@DuncanRenovates This is all very helpful Duncan. Thanks for taking the time to break it down. I will monitor the mattress and topper and hope the press board does the trick. Maybe drilling a few holes in it will help with ventilation as well? If not, I got that mattress for $20 on marketplace, I’ll fix the problem and I’m sure I can find another. Thanks!

[@Casmige]

2" X 4"'s are a bit of an over-kill for a Van build. 1" x 2"'s would suffice.

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Would have missed out on all that wonderful storage within the bed though! Plus with how much I've been eating recently I'm glad I've got the extra support.

[@Alena-b7v]

Are you married? You're hilarious!

[@MattWatsonComedy]

I am not, and as of recently once again single. Thanks for checking out the video, hope it was helpful:)

[@benhill5053]

Working with your dad? He did everything Get a job matt

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Many hands make light work:)

[@manueldominguez8505]

You not that Funny; next time get to the point, sorry

[@MattWatsonComedy]

Not your channel. Next time watch someone else.