Slide out slatted bed frame build- 2ft seating into 6ft bed frame/ Storage unit

In this weeks video I tackle the task of how to make a 2ft bench seat extend the full width of my van to just under 6ft long. This has perplexed me from the start of the build, ever since I decided I was going to have the bed by the sliding door. In this video I show you exactly how I make a 2ft bench seat slide and fold out to extend the full width of the van, and also provide a handy easily accesible storage unit to house beding, table and other bits. The bed fold and extends out in 3 parts, and in this video I show you just how I built it and how it operates.
Materials and parts I used
- 1 1/2 inch timber for the main body of the frame x 4 lengths
- 2x1 planed edged timber for the bed slats and inner parts of the frame x 4 lengths
- 5mm ply which i routered some air slats into for the 3rd fold out part
- Piano hinge- screwfix to fold out part 3 (10 hinges £20)
- 268mm gas strut screwfix (£3.99)
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[@mrlangdon2379]

Hi Toni, Your work is very precise and quality, very impressed, keep up the good work👍

[@ToniReviews]

Hi @mr Langdon. Thanks so much. I really did put my heart and soul into this van and I’m proud every time I open the doors and climb inside. Thanks for your comments, it’s lovely when someone takes to time to leave positive words of encouragement so thank you 👍

[@brosebrose7039]

Got emotional there again 🙂 uve done a great job! So proud of you ♥️

[@ToniReviews]

Thank you 🥰 that’s really lovely of you . Thanks 😊 😊

[@eliasilva2533]

“Never underestimate an old woman”🤣 Thats true, they know more than us😜

[@ToniReviews]

Mollie bought me this too 😂😂😂

[@eliasilva2533]

Can u believe I saw it and thought it could be a gift idea by Mollie?!?! Thats very her...

[@davidwolfe9722]

Toni this was an incredibly complex and ingenious solution to making a bed - way beyond my abilities. My simpler solution would be putting a rubber sheet on the ground and sleeping under the van, hoping that nobody stole it during the night. But that's why you're a genius and I'm an idiot. By the way I can't wait to go on this table top journey your talking about. Do I need to book in advance?

[@ToniReviews]

Hi David…maybe I wasted a weekend cutting sawing painting, faffing… why didn’t I think of the rubber sheet under the van… now that’s genius 😂😂😂. As for the table top journey, I wouldn’t get too excited or book any advance tickets as tickets are non refundable, and as the table top is currently drying in my living room it’s slightly warping too, so I’m not holding my breath on this one. Might be a Plan B situation.

[@christlescorneryt5045]

Too much talking

[@ToniReviews]

I agree… I chat way too much 😂