Ford Connect Campervan DIY Bed Build & Install - Micro Camper Bed Build

[@jj8526]

Nothing complicated, just a well thought through bed build. Very well done....👏👏☘

[@leilal8053]

That sofa and upholstery looks like something out of the 80's...

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

well the cushions were from an old caravan so that will be why

[@leilal8053]

@@TheCampervanBuilder Retro is IN nowdays ...😉

[@SkyHighWorldWide]

Great videos! I'll be building out a Connect in about a month. This is extremely helpful!

[@tranquilitytravels2994]

Great build, very functional and looks really comfortable

[@ShayTBD]

Great build

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

thanks

[@daveevans2261]

Great video thanks for showing us, I like the design of the interior, you have made the best use of the space you have to work with. 👍🇬🇧🍻

[@Millie-Rob-Mitchell]

Good job, I'm Impressed with the length of bed you managed to get...

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Cheers, so was I, it really had my scratching my head at first figuring out what would be best

[@bencurry5295]

Thanks mate 👍 Seriously helpful video,Great build btw,Very generous room in the rear for a micro,Well done mate,Take care 👍.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Glad it helped

[@tomohawk5567]

Lookin good 👍

[@matthewshaw8143]

Hi mate, I've got myself a Transit Connect almost identical to this and was really scratching my head with where to even start with the bed as it's a SWB model and nobody online has any designs for these! Don't suppose you have any designs/dimensions of everything you used that I can have so I can get my wood order in? ✌🏼

[@dobbieunknown1593]

Hi buddy how did u no where to drill it too the floor what sort of process did you go through and is it screwed into the ply on the walls or metal supports thanks

[@TheMartymcfly1985]

Hi, Great videos. May I ask what is the height of frame of bed without any cushioning added? Thank you

[@simonh2507]

Have you ever considered using riv nuts to give you a solid fixing to the metal work? They're a lot more solid and stable

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

I've never had issued with the screws I have used so far so not looked into using anything else

[@shaun4753]

Hi there can you tell me where you bought the flip up bracket supports and what they are called. They are just what I need for my micro van build. Great helpful video.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Search eBay for flip bracket and they should show up

[@turboelephant6298]

Hello mate, this video was super useful, I was wondering how you went about covering the foam you cannibalized from a caravan? I'm probably going to do something similar, but short of using elastic bands and a bedsheet, I have no idea how you made that seat/bed look that awesome. Thanks.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

The cushions came with covering on them, I just sewed them where needed after cutting, I’ve done a few since where I’ve done the full new upholstery, a cheap sewing machine and practice can save you hundreds compared to having it done by a company.

[@turboelephant6298]

@@TheCampervanBuilder Excellent stuff, thanks for getting back to me. It might make me sound like a cretin, but that never would have occurred to me. As a bonus, I'd be able to repair the hole I ripped in my underpants. Cheers!

[@mick6949]

I've just started a conversion on a connect can I pinch this idea 👍

[@justinheydon2430]

What are the bed measurements pal?

[@modikhadra8985]

At 3:29 how do you know the screws you put into the metalwork won't come out from the other side? Is there a way to do it if there's no interior metal?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

There are inner & outer metal panels and I only secure to the inner panels and plywood, ensuring any screws used are not too long to go through both inner & outer metal panels

[@Greatboldness]

How high are the bed legs?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

About 30cm

[@sawomirpostek358]

🛠👌👍👍👍

[@mr.l6982]

What is your flooring?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Altro safety flooring, videos are on the channel fitting it in a few different vans

[@Eastcentralstainingco]

What was the flip-up device you use to extend the bed?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

just flip up hinges, another of these is coming soon to the channel so stay tuned

[@JacobJones-bw6lr]

Did you screw into the cellotex at all when fitting bed to the wall?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

No there would be no support from it, aim for the inner metal support beams and stronger sturdy support

[@JacobJones-bw6lr]

The Campervan Builder sorry I should have said, when you screw through the metal beams did you go through into the cellotex at all?

[@brynevans1444]

Where can i source the flip up hinged shelf brackets?? for the extra bed space.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

eBay

[@brynevans1444]

What are they listed as?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Folding hinge bracket, something like that

[@leighhumphrey6968]

Hi could you give me size and the height of the bed thanks great video

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

For this bed, 150x100cm with a flip out 30cm board for extra length

[@leighhumphrey6968]

@@TheCampervanBuilder hi could you tell me how high off the floor to top of timer and how wide off wheel arch thanks

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

@@leighhumphrey6968 I can't remember now, I've sold this van and am working on a different one, I think its all mentioned in the video as I build it

[@paulhodgson9959]

Is bed strong enough for two, I’m wanting to use this idea for my own

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Should be as long as the ply is thick enough

[@paulhodgson9959]

I have 12mm

[@jamesnangle1199]

Is that all 2x3 you're using?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Yes pretty much

[@craig1442]

How high is the timber frame?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

I think 40cm ish, can’t remember now