[How to] Expandable / Pull-out Bed for your Camper Van | Van Life & Conversions | Chevy Astro

Want to build a bed but don't know where to start? You've come to the right place.
UPDATE! I switched out my custom foam mattress for a HEST "Foamy" Sleeping Pad.
• HEST Foamy Sleeping Pad:
⇢ REI: bit.ly/3pTEFOD
⇢ Hest: bit.ly/46HkyUu
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• TIP JAR: paypal.me/pnwdiy
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• VAN PROJECT: / disastrovan
• Gear I take on EVERY Adventure: lighterpack.co...
• WEBSITE: www.KadsBaker.com
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0:01 | Intro
0:35 | Bed Overview
1:55 | Bed Design
2:40 | General Bed Measurements
4:01 | How the retractable lid and slat system works
5:24 | The Biggest Mistake I see people make
6:48 | Base Frame and Front Cabinet Access
7:56 | Mattress
8:50 | Bed Design Nuances in my build
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On the Shelves in my Camper Van:
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HELINOX CHAIR ZERO (only 1 pound):
⇢ REI: bit.ly/44NVzgH
⇢ Amazon: amzn.to/3DeTpe4
• EAGLE CREEK PACK-IT CUBE SET:
⇢ Amazon: amzn.to/3DxLI33
• DARN TOUGH SOCKS (LIFETIME WARRANTY):
⇢ REI: bit.ly/3Oforc3
⇢ Amazon: amzn.to/3OcOe4O
• ARCADE ADVENTURE BELT:
⇢ REI: bit.ly/44ofwdT
⇢ Arcade: bit.ly/3w4H48V
• LOKSAK OPSAK (Smell-proof food bag):
⇢ GGG: bit.ly/3pN1p2P
⇢ Amazon: amzn.to/44JAovZ
• Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Full cube Set:
⇢ Amazon: amzn.to/472uQPt
• Z-Seat (ultralight foam seat):
⇢ GGG: bit.ly/3JXR9Mf
⇢ Amazon: amzn.to/3K0rC50
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