VAN BUILD 08: Building Bed Frame

VAN BUILD 08: Building Bed Frame
After gutting and polishing the van interior (Van Build 01 & 02), insulating and installing my sub-floor and vinyl floor (Van Build 03 & 04), installing my Maxxair fan (Van Build 05) and DIYing some custom insulated window covers (Van Build 06). I recently started actually building things! I built my wheel well boxes (Van Build 07) and this video I will build out my bed frame! I chose to have a fixed bed frame in my van.
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After living abroad in Barcelona, Spain for a year, moving back home to South Louisiana, getting a new job, quarantining through the pandemic and taking adventures while I can, I decided to purchase a van to build and renovate with the goal of traveling around the US van life style as a solo female traveler. This is completely new to me, I am super excited to see where this journey will take me, and I am definitely learning new things along the way.
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[@SaySarah]

Check out Van Build 22 where I finally get some bed slats and a mattress!

[@jasonjones5213]

Your use of the hangers for the bed frame is great.I don't think I've ever seen anyone use them before.The van is looking awesome.

[@SaySarah]

Thank you!! I have to say I love it too... not sure where I saw that idea... it had to be from another build, I would have never thought of it on my own lol

[@connief5154]

Use wood screws when screwing into wood, and sheet metal screws when screwing into the van metal. And pocket hole screws in pocket holes. You are doing a great job Sarah, you represent my birth state well, Louisiana. Keep doing what you are doing, every task gets you closer to the finished product.

[@SaySarah]

Thank you!!

[@Van-life-4-Jesus]

Awesome job! ❤

[@SaySarah]

Thank you! 😄

[@luisavila4704]

Love to see you working great attitude. I like the fact that you don’t get emotional on the videos although you are not afraid to stated it when you do it privately. Very informative, mature and a hard working handy person your parents raised you good! ❤

[@SaySarah]

Thank ya, thank ya! I definitely have my breakdowns off camera hahah

[@percival8193]

Think I just fell in love for 19 minutes... LOL. Great video that gave me some well needed inspiration to continue my beginning stages of conversion. Its also always nice to see a fellow adventurer / aspiring nomad pursuing their calling. Safe travels be upon you out there on the road 🛤🧡

[@SaySarah]

So glad! And thank you! Lol it’s definitely a hard journey at times

[@mariebrawley9314]

Love watching each episode ❤

[@SaySarah]

Thank you!!

[@erniemenard7727]

I love watching you work on this.

[@SaySarah]

Glad you enjoy it! See you soon!

[@John_Krone]

It's so exciting this project is coming to life! wow

[@KoiLakes]

You go girl!

[@stevenhartley7659]

But I can say this for someone with very limited experience you're doing a great job

[@SaySarah]

Thank you!

[@robertgermono1756]

bigger pilot hole u can go up a few thickness in pilot hole sarah that will not her ur hand let the tool do the job no force but ur doing great wd keep it up

[@moustachemike7128]

cool to see ya use frame supports others just screw everything together..good job...

[@SaySarah]

Yes! I love it, it's so easy!

[@dannydanny5820]

You should be very proud of yourself good job

[@SaySarah]

I'm learning more and more everyday!

[@adamharlow8124]

Dang. Who dat baby ! I’m in New Orleans building out my van. Thanks for the video.

[@SaySarah]

Awesome!

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome 👍🤘❤❤❤

[@bjl8888]

🥰🥰🥰

[@backspace2esc]

Great Job Sarah

[@SaySarah]

Thanks!!

[@schizzultz]

Nice job! Joist hangers are a good idea

[@SaySarah]

Superrrr easy!

[@jasminenaea3199]

❤ amazing

[@SaySarah]

thank you!

[@tommotomlinson3370]

Good work Sarah, that bed is going to be as solid as the chassis of the van 💪....coming along nicely 👌

[@SaySarah]

Thanks!

[@diablofubar3623]

Smiles...

[@richardwilkinson6305]

Hi Sarah I've just started watching your videos and I think you're doing a great job. I'm going to follow you to the end. Please stay safe with all the power tools 😉

[@SaySarah]

Thank you! Will do!

[@f350dwood]

Just a little bit of advice. You are leveling your bed. Make sure your van is fairly level or it will come out wrong. If the van is fairly level then you will be fine.

[@SaySarah]

I took into account the unlevelness of the van... it came out a little unlevel but with the weight of my water tank I'm sure it will balance out! fingers crossed

[@erniemenard7727]

Hello Denise!

[@Theonebaddude]

Hi Sarah, I couldn’t tell from the video but are you using the Kreg Jig pocket screws? Just a word of advice you really should not use any other type of screw because the joint will very likely work itself lose over time with all the vibration of driving. Also a bit of glue on the joint won’t hurt. Good luck.

[@SaySarah]

I did not.... lol I didn't realize there were special screws for that hahah but I am reenforcing them so hopefully they will hold up!

[@SaySarah]

Noted for next time!

[@Theonebaddude]

@@SaySarah ok reinforcing the joint is good but if you get the Kreg Jig bit and screws you wont have to do that extra work. I know it’s a pain but not as big a pain as parts of your build failing. Remember every time you drive it’s at least a 4.0 magnitude earthquake in your van. Poor joinery WILL fail. Good luck.

[@stregaone4471]

💖💖

[@montyreeves7302]

YaY

[@jojohale9328]

How did you attach the 2 x6 to the van walls please ? Love your stuff

[@SaySarah]

Thank you! Check out video 13 where I finally get back to that! While I intended on attaching the 2x6s to the wall for the main support, it wasn't practical, but we did end up putting a couple of screws in just to keep it in place, but relying on the legs for general support!

[@stevenhartley7659]

I run a construction business and some of my workers aren't as good

[@retrotrawler]

first comment yipeee!! now time to watch the video :)

[@SaySarah]

Wooo!

[@BartBourg]

Congrats on getting monetized. Notice the ad right at the start. haha Look forward to seeing how your channel grows and skyrockets. ✌

[@SaySarah]

Not quite there yet! I have the subs, still working on some watch hours

[@BartBourg]

@@SaySarah I’ll give another shoutout in one of my vids in the next week or two. See if we can get you there. ✌️

[@moustachemike7128]

Gloves..lol

[@cheryl-leighsmith8954]

Wait!!! What did you do for the rest of the bed?

[@SaySarah]

Check van build 22!!

[@robertgermono1756]

safety glasses plz

[@wayoftheroads]

Hey Sarah, we're thinking of using this method to do the bed frame in our van! Just curious, how has it held up so far? Thanks for any info. We've been following along on your whole build. Sorry to see about the leak in the last episode... :\

[@SaySarah]

Awesome, thanks for the support! I haven't used it yet lol but so far no regrets, still happy with the choice and how it all turned out!!

[@MsBrooklyn62]

where is the rest of the bed frame videos?

[@SaySarah]

Van build #22!

[@user-ix5qr3ih8h]

😂

[@stevenhartley7659]

I'm assuming that your Van is level because using a level in an unlevel Van wouldn't help get things level

[@SaySarah]

Definitely took that into account so I wasn't too worried but wanted to get a general idea of where it was sitting... it actually ended up leaning to one side, but the other side of my van will be a tad heavier with the water tank so I'm assuming/hoping it will balance itself out!