This COLLAPSIBLE Bed System Is Perfect For MAXIMIZING SPACE In Your Van!!!

This sliding collapsible bed system made out of 80/20 aluminum extrusions is super strong. It's designed to slide into itself revealing an extra 25% of space in the van. In my case I'm going to use the space for a shower.
Product Links:
Plusnuts - amzn.to/36FvEtf
80/20 Aluminum Extrusions (make sure to get 97") - amzn.to/2RZNx26
80/20 Drop In T Nuts (the BEST) - amzn.to/2YRvWL6
80/20 Linear Bearing - amzn.to/2PPCJ3W
80/20 Bearing Pads - amzn.to/36Kt2dY
80/20 Inside Corner Bracket (10 pack) - amzn.to/2Z1FmUs
80/20 Double Width Extrustion - amzn.to/2rULRMt
Miter Saw (For Cutting Aluminum) - amzn.to/2qUnpdE
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[@fancysfolly554]

I’m glad to see people finding ways to live and thrive without spending every cent they make on rent or mortgage...save as much as they can living this way and THEN buy a house...don’t be burdened your whole life with a huge house payment. This is so smart. And having solar power too. Keep it up kids!

[@Makelifehappennow]

Absolutely. Don't be beholden by The Man. Or some stupid overpriced house. Save up every dime you can, wait until the market is near bottom, then buy several. Rent them. Buy more. Rent them. Let others work for you. Then you become The Man. Life goes full circle.

[@fancysfolly554]

Mike R good idea

[@fancysfolly554]

Nolo Kobo I will look at it again...I didn’t see that

[@thatandthese]

Thank you for showing this Seven! I am taking notes for a bed of my own. It is appreciated :)

[@Dumptruck70]

Love it. I was recently looking at conversion kits using 80/20 but they were too overbuilt for my needs. Your system is inspirational to me. Thanks!

[@knsummers]

High quality materials and nice craftsmanship. Good work man.

[@batchjs]

Agree with others... absolutely the best van conversion platform bed solution that I've seen! Simple. Strong. Readily available materials. Easy to manipulate. Looks cool. Bravo!!

[@seven_o_savage]

Thanks jsbatch!

[@edysinsimon8646]

Excellent! I needed this type of bed platform system for my sprinter build!

[@kathleenreyes4345]

Wow that is pretty ingenious!! Very clever!!

[@happycamper5193]

Great Idea, I'm thinking a full bed permanent, but a option if needed like this would be definitely smart for a rainy day of some sort for me.

[@envisionelectrical3024]

Wow, genius! Amazing work Seven

[@karln2oyu799]

What a GREAT Design!

[@jrcometa]

love this idea!

[@vanished3306]

Holy moly! That is one serious design😮

[@DrHelios101]

Very good design. Thank you for the excellent idea and sharing in such a natural and easy way.

[@mylescooper8359]

Excellent work. Very neat!

[@kevin6550694]

Looks brilliant! Yes excited It will be very functional

[@spagroen]

Thanks. It's looking good. Can't wait for the next video! Keep it up! :)

[@seven_o_savage]

Thanks Daefera!!!

[@giovannimigliaccio8432]

Super clever idea. Thank you for sharing

[@johnmca5643]

Damn dude....that is epic! Good job.

[@foresterboy2011]

Hi fella, a little tip from someone who lives in UK where rain and damp weather loves rotting vehicles, just squirt some old used engine oil (new oil if you prefer) in the wells of the body panels then it won't matter if there is debris in them as you won't ever have to worry about rust ever again. But if you live in a dry state then ignore this comment. Keep up the good work...

[@peterelios7568]

Awesome brother! This is exactly what I need.

[@robertbringberger785]

I've researched a looooot and your videos came up. By far the best conversion imho. Thank for sharing. Please link materials if you have the time. Awesome!!!!

[@seven_o_savage]

Thanks Robert, this means a lot! The links to the 80/20 pieces I used are in the video description.

[@JustAnotherDude486]

This is absolutely awesome!

[@RandomYTStuff]

Wonderful how you can come across a new idea after do many van-build videos

[@keyvinco2379]

Lookin smooth 🤘🏼

[@danstrausbaugh6430]

80/20 is flat out the most amazing product... you can build anything with it ... really only limited by your imagination ... and checkbook... I personally would have elevated the height of that bed depending on your build out plan... lots of people create bike parking under bed but you are definitely off to a great start

[@allisonwoodworth7564]

Do you have the bed schematics online anywhere to look at, I really love the idea of using 80/20 for a sliding bed in my van and yours is absolutely perfect

[@evelynrobles5513]

Awesome bed design ❤️❤️

[@marius2980]

Congrats for the stunning build (and selling it). I'm thinking about making a similar bed, but with a hinge in the middle to be able to use it as a front or back facing sofa and to be able to access the garage from the inside. What kind of solution will you have for your new Sprinter for the bed? Looking forward to the new build videos!

[@andrewcornford2306]

I made the same thing from wood, but used a double bed base. It's lasted 4+ years so far. I use two 6'x2' mattresses and just put one on top of the other when stored collapsed.

[@torrey2708]

You Have a SPEC sheet?

[@boilee9156]

Holy this is awesome!

[@freakyflow]

I ended up going with IKEA metal bed supports ($20 Each x4) As they extend And slot into place Bed mattress folds back And you can pull up the supports ether way Front/Rear Or all for moving items. With brackets I think i spent $150 And its a double size bed 400Lbs no problem ...But it was your channel that got me thinking so thanks !

[@rfoxyou]

Subscribed and liked. Glad I found your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@64maxpower]

Love it. Great job

[@brassj67]

Good use of aluminium extrusion and linear bearings

[@cassandradevine4752]

This is an awesome design. I'd love to know how it's been working out now that it's built. I am planning to do something similar with slats that slide out over the kitchen counters to make the full bed and the mattress will become backrest pillows when in 'day lounge' mode.

[@GalenMatson]

I ran out of 4040 like 5 times even though I thought I added up everything before hand. You also spend about as much on fasteners and slidy, bendy parts as you do on aluminum extrusion. It's a great system, already have more bars in my cart.

[@claire4301]

Another fab vid :)

[@mikemishreki5623]

Oh man, this is amazing. I also have a Sprinter 144” and have been struggling with the bed frame design. Do you have an actual design with dimensions that you’re willing to share?

[@mariasanders8186]

Best design I’ve seen. Really like it.

[@AM-pq1rq]

this is really awesome. I'm considering to use this for my sliding walls camper van ;)

[@NicholasMaietta]

This is looking great! If i had more money allocated to my van build, the extruded aluminum would have been my choice to build with. Perhaps if I do a remodel later, this is what I could do. I too have thought about a hidden shower setup, near the bed area somewhere. I am still in the planning stages myself but the build has commenced. I will be following your build. Thanks!

[@seven_o_savage]

Nothing wrong with building out the van and upgrading as you go!

[@landontucker5436]

A lot of people will tell you if they did it again they'd build the necessities and then add on as they travel. Never know what you might need to add or even remove

[@hbsprinter]

Gotta love 80/20!

[@sgrandmasterj]

80/20 was a great idea!

[@SuperWolffie]

Good thinking and well performed...

[@tsogtbuyan7022]

Hey man great idea!!!!

[@Anthony-sb3yc]

Very good idea and good job !

[@tomschneider7555]

Pretty cool, please keep going

[@Class1973]

Fantastic idea, I want to build the whole campervan with this alu profiles

[@raymondswingley8997]

Just found your posting eager to find out how you proceed thank you for your efforts and thank you for posting

[@DutchAussieProductions]

Great job. That 80/20 is expensive but great to work with. I wish I had seen this video before I converted our Renault Trafic LWB van.

[@RyRyWags]

Looks nice!👍

[@DutchAussieProductions]

You have a new subscriber. I am looking forward to watching all your videos.

[@joepearcey9114]

Brilliant idea

[@youmakemelaugh1797]

🙋🏿‍♀️New subbie here👍🏿I can't wait to see you deck this sprinter out! 🚐👈🏿

[@HappysTrails]

Great video very cool 🤙🏽

[@trippymiracle1157]

Duuuuuddddde. That's what I been thinking about. Thanks for sharing. I see a comment below that it wld cost alot and I def don't have what it takes to pull that off, but the info is still appreciated.

[@sarahallgood798]

That's really nice!

[@SuperWolffie]

Really smart system.... Top

[@jenniewilliamsmural]

OK - I had planned on making a bed I designed using ideas from FaroutRides bed. Yours is better for what I need and is quite cool. But - I need more practical instruction on 80 20 if I'm to attempt this. Thanks again for leading me toward better design. I already have the right mattress for this type of sliding frame! Yours with warm regards Jennie

[@christopherr7195]

Great design. I would install this later in the build. So I’m curious what problems and solutions you find for your different path to the goal.

[@Vankookz]

This ours design (but with wood) we love this design! Still have a garage and huge living area!

[@seven_o_savage]

That’s awesome! Cool to hear it can be pulled off with wood as well.

[@AngelDebstar316]

OK Now that's brilliant!!

[@GlynTaylor]

That's exactly what I'm needing wow

[@redzebra6688]

amazing idea!!!!

[@patricklee7033]

hey mate love the design! just curious if you recessed the 1515 as well to account for the plus nut sticking out (mentioned in your explanation at 2:12 for the old extrusion you were using). cheers

[@habiblefranco]

Thanks for sharing, new follower here.

[@mrdaveeastham123]

Hey - great video! I don't suppose you have drawings for this in terms of the connections and measurements?

[@ShakespeareCafe]

The use of aluminum is smart...wood is very heavy, especially 3/4" plywood

[@albertdupond7827]

idée originale, félicitations ! merci pour le partage

[@shokojimhollingsworth3940]

Wonder how it worked out attaching 80/20 to the van frame without a thermal break? I'm assuming that in winter, the bed frame is the same temperature as the van exterior.

[@carllubrin8518]

Nice I’m building me one of this when I move into my big room

[@ohmercy5924]

Brilliant!

[@ourkaravan]

Nice design!

[@seven_o_savage]

I owe it to you, it was thanks to your channel that I ever even learned about 80/20!!!

[@rickycoon4857]

Very clever👍

[@perpetualfeast]

mad props to you. just found this! just subbed! this I need with just a 135wb. help! can I get total checklist? I need plans like this! so appreciate it!

[@colesadventures8727]

Nice work

[@cattsmahal1005]

Genius!

[@builtmfg]

After watching other videos of yours. Did you consider raising the bed a few inches to reveal more countertop when you slide it back? Your stuff looks great man!

[@anthonygaldes3602]

Very nice! I'm just starting a van and decided to use 80/20... should be fun right? Quick question: where did you get the linear slides?

[@mikejohnson7768]

Nice job,tell me how many linear bearings did you use, do the centre moving slats just slide along on top of the stationary.

[@garyjenkins9169]

Dude, shorter promaster and I am taking a few ideas from you. I just finished the bed. Its a slider but I used futon hinges and a lot less 8020. Next up, magnet ceiling.

[@maddavvid2339]

I have designed the same system for my bed to pull out use two separate mattresses easy .

[@bobyboo5063]

You should of had them closer together , the mattress will end up dipping through the gaps followed by you

[@seven_o_savage]

I ended up upholstering each mattress section w/ 1/4" baltic birch. Video coming soon reviewing the completed bed system!

[@markcjakims]

@@seven_o_savage couple more ribs and 1/2" ply would be smart I think.

[@wallacemurray134]

I love it too - - - do you anticipate any squeaks during use or travel?

[@johnmccrae4627]

That is marvelous. How did you find the extruded metal and come up with that design?

[@seven_o_savage]

Thanks! I heard about 80/20 from other van channels and designed it in sketchup (couple vids on sketchup on my channel)

[@jenniferraffeld7015]

Awesome! Can't quite see where the bearing pads go. Also do the inside corner brackets take the place of the corner braces you used throughout? Thnx!

[@juliamcmerty8632]

Instead of folding the mattress, why not make the back part of it go up against the wall (when collapsed) so you can also have a "couch" :)

[@seven_o_savage]

This would definitely be possible to design into the system! With my van, however, there are some constraints that prevent this design. The biggest one being the upper cabinets. More details coming in the follow up video!

[@angelnunez9245]

Brilliant and beautiful!!! ... respectfully

[@FynnJakobsen]

@@seven_o_savage but can you fold your mattress over if you have upper cabinets? im right at this point too. also would be interested on how much this construction costs.

[@woodatwork6927]

Seven O'Savage You could cut the 2 prices of mattresses at a 45deg overlap so that the section sliding in slides underneath the section in the back. C class motorhomes have that system for the above cab bunk. Because your van is narrower at the top, flipping the mattress may cause the corners to catch the sides. Did you say you had cabinets above?

[@martinblumrich8296]

Or... make a three piece bed that has two "folds" in it. The last one stays were it is, the middle one becomes the back rest (complete with shoulder seat belts on each side of the van) and the front part lowers to the bottom of the back rest to become two more seats with seatbelts. That's my design hope, and I came here because of an "extrusion van bed" search. Cheers!

[@barrysoutthere]

Cool ! Better than mine, I have a low roof Transit.

[@jeffma6811]

Very smart idea! Could you explain how the frame can be stopped at the end of guide slot?

[@Nicecrispies]

Interested to see how you incorporate this into the layout

[@trev777]

Man that 80/20 is so sweet. Definitely gunna use that on my next van. Great video. Those sliding bearings are cool, is that custom or can you just buy those? Thx again

[@roxannajenkins2297]

I'm taking notes on everything you do for my Van build out ! Is there any way you can fold your mattress frontward so that it would be more like a couch when you fold it?

[@MegaMusicka]

You are good creator and you can make other option too make colapse like a sofa too yes just upgrade. Thank you for sharing

[@bayarea8312002]

Good job like it

[@DarkFoxV]

I had a thought, instead of running slats in two directions, why not connect a bunch lengthwise so they can all be collapsed back to the maximum. (I'm brainstorming about what I'm trying to do, which is the opposite. I want bedding on the ground level, and want a movable upper part for when I want to pull in bikes etc. )

[@DavidM2002]

Since you have built this in a vehicle which will be subject to the usual bouncing and vibration, I would go back to every single fastener and put a drop of blue Loctite on the theads. I use a lot of 8020 on small machines and without a bit of thread locker, something will come loose. Guaranteed. And, take your allen wrenches with you and whatever small hand tools you assembled this with. At least on your first few outings. One other thing to look out for - sometimes when you tighten a bolt, it will feel like it is tight. In fact, unless it is the right length, it may have bottomed out in the channel before getting truly tight. It's easy to do and the difference between the correct length bolt and one that's too long it usually only 1/8". YMMV.

[@Makelifehappennow]

Greate advice, David.

[@AndrzejMrotek]

Great job! Do you put anything between the 8020 and the van metal?

[@mccarthyhome]

Curious about the fold in mattress. Does it hit right at the hips and how did that work out for you? Would you do it any differently?

[@robby.barron]

Very tidy work. I made a timber version of this in my own van but this is wayyyyy sexier! How much did it cost to build the bed frame?

[@robertosorio9180]

dude love the setup!!! do you have the link for the anchor fasteners and bolts you used on 4:55. plus what bit you used to make that hole.. gonna try to do this as well. you have inspired me!!! thanks again