VAN BUILD | SLIDE OUT TABLE and BED FRAME | HOW TO

[@idaniamairena4191]

We kept finding we needed a folding table. This is so easy to store. kzbin.infoUgkxStL0QRChBju4aQlnTrRgBZvafFog0KU3 Opening and closing is easy as well. It has a great handle for carrying around the house. Its pretty lightweight and slides around easy. We bought it for our daughter’s first sleepover. Breakfast was a blur - but 12 7-8 year olds fit at the table with room to spare. We used it at thanksgiving and 6 adults fit comfortably on each side plus 2 on either end for a total of 8. Super easy to clean up afterwards as well.

[@cynthiasloan5069]

Another great video. I am going to steal the under bed table idea. That is one of the best ideas ever.

[@didjhopkins4135]

Mate, I really appreciate your videos. They are literally my go to. Thanks for all the effort, it’s appreciated. …and that jacket!! You should auction that off 😂

[@chrisstinson205]

Your videos are awesome. I’ve learned ALOT from watching them. Appreciate you taking the time to create them.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

You’re welcome! Glad they helped

[@ericlyons3087]

Love the pencil under the hat, classic framer’s look.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Haha if I don’t put it there I can never find it

[@JL-yk5xf]

Nicely done! Gotta love the look of walnut....

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

There’s nothing better in my opinion!!!

[@yourpcmd]

Thank you for another video. Looking forward to the next.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Thank you! I post every Monday!

[@PurestFolly]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in a detailed, easy to follow way. Your channel is one of my top 3 go-to’s as I convert my Transit!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Thanks Rebecca! Glad to make the list lol

[@amandayoest2432]

The walnut is so beautiful😍 nice work!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Thank you!! Walnut is my favorite. just wished it wasn't SOOO expensive

[@johnwren3976]

IKEA has SKORVA metal, extendable bed beams that work fantastic for van bed applications like yours. They're relatively inexpensive and have available metal hangers (IMPRESA) for the ends making the job quick, easy and very strong. They also sell slats.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

I’ve ordered those skorva beams for some of my other van builds!

[@Jansinger99]

you are the first guy where I liked, subscribed and hit the bell instantly. Thanks mate! Great inspirations. Thank you for sharing your huge talents with us. Keep it going! Much love

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

That’s epic!! Thanks Jan!

[@princesspamela1959]

So glad found you! Im getting started building out my first van... You are making it look so do-able! Yay!!!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Very nice!! So happy to hear my videos have helped 🤘🏻

[@TWSUF-JI]

Thanks for these excellent "how to" videos! These great ideas along with your thoughful implementation saves a ton of time and fretting for those of us who are less creative and skilled. Keep them coming.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

No thank you! I made this channel because my first van I built I had no experience so many unanswered questions from KZbin videos. I’m so happy to hear that these are helping! Good luck on your build!

[@morgankaysen2218]

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[@bodenkeaton4480]

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[@leslieyoest7726]

Excellent job! Looks beautiful! Love how raw you are in the videos with oopsies 😍

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Thank you!! Can’t set the unreal expectation for everyone! It’s impossible not to make any mistakes!

[@HighIntentionsYoga]

Love this video, that walnut turned out so great!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Thank you!!!

[@tamarahart2936]

Awesome job thanks so much for sharing

[@lynseyvalverde8311]

Hey love the video! I have a cord transit but was hoping to use the same bed frame idea you had! Just curious where exactly you put that 3/4 plywood on the end of the 2x6 board towards the rear in order to have the 2x4 sit flush! There wasn’t any video footage so I’m not sure what It’s supposed to look I like lol!

[@jodietip2769]

Currently making me way through your entire archive because your explanations are so good! What is the nail gun you use? I've been screwing down a lot of things you're nailing (like bed slats) and would love a faster option!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Its a battery operated nailgun by Ryobi! Thanks for watching!

[@susans7091]

Love your wood work. I prefer 100% organic cotton for shirts. I don't see a mention of fabric on your merch:)

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

50% polyester 25% cotton 25% rayonne

[@andypaluch7038]

Nice Build. if your sitting in the bench seat and pull the table out your basically trapped until you remove what your eating or working with and close the table. Wondering if a lagun mount would be a better option as it could be swung out of the way.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Either way you'll be trapped. This way you can have the table stowed away when you're not using it as opposed to constantly needing to swivel it!

[@arielroman4680]

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds van life is about slowing down anyway. Man, that walnut is beautiful. Not excited to go price it. :0

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

@@arielroman4680 exactly :) and walnut is crazy expensive 😳

[@kellyhaas1194]

I like the design of your bed. I am curious as to why you used slats instead of just one piece of wood to cover the bed surface. Thanks!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Hey thanks! I did that so the mattress could have some ventilation and to keep some weight down. Although a single sheet would be stronger!

[@ericbooya]

Awesome video dude

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Thanks Eric!

[@davidhenner5067]

Just a check. Are those screws graded for framing? Most screws aren't.

[@loriproia8637]

Great video. I’m wanting to use a power station vs the battery set up but need more information on how to complete the wiring to the power station especially for shore power. Do you have a video that covers more of the wiring for power station? I did see another one of you video’s explaining wiring solar panels but more guidance is needed for the 12 volt wire hook up. Any information will be appreciated. Peace.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

I have a few videos on setting up a goal zero. Similar set up. Those be helpful!

[@tommoore2572]

Great video. I am thinking of doing my own build. Do you think it would be possible, that instead of the table, make the bed be a choice between double or queen. Thinking that if you are solo, the extra space would be nice, but you can accommodate another person when needed.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

If you’re solo a double or twin bed would create a lot more living space!

[@tommoore2572]

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Sure would, but thinking resale down the road, it needs a queen.

[@anner6342]

Wonderful video! Would you be so kind as to add a link to the drawer slides you recommend?

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

I would be so kind Anne :) www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-21-in-Full-Extension-Undermount-Soft-Close-Drawer-Slide-Set-1-Pair-2-Pieces-9236061/302992025

[@Greenwitch_Garden]

Slatted bed platform is the way to go to prevent mold in your mattress 🎉

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Yup!!

[@michael_cheryl_vanlife702]

How tall are your bench seats before adding the cushions? Beautiful build!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

20 inches!!!

[@thomfriend1946]

If you have to brake hard, does the table slide out?

[@lynseyvalverde8311]

Hey how did you make the two supports under your 2x4 you notched out for the table

[@BritneyLeigh24720]

What was the name of the framing members? I’m having trouble locating them and it’s probably because I’m not spelling the name right when I’m googling them.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Joist hangers from homedepot!

[@onlyvans8439]

Hey man, are you able to put a link for the metal framing members for the 2x4 to the 2x6. I can’t seem to find those. I’m framing our promaster very similarly to how your doing it! Thanks for the video!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

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[@danaevandal6608]

Sorry, maybe I missed the place where I can find this information, but is this a 2500 or a 3500 Promaster ? Thanks ! Really appreciate your video !

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

You’re welcome!! It’s a 3500

[@SoCalKevin]

Have you had any issues with the riving knife on you rdgid table saw? The one on my Ridgid R4514 isn't completely in line with the blade, and there's not enough adjustment to center it properly.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Hm nope. I’ve had no issues at all

[@franksansalone3756]

What did you do with the factory lighting at the rear doors and side doors

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

They pop right out!

[@Onewholovesrock]

Next time don’t use joist hangers on the end boards. Mount a block 1 1/2 inches in on the inside so you can screw directly into that.

[@black12212]

I'm going to try your bed setup style, but because I do not want a fixed bed and I want to be able to have the isle going out the back doors clear when not in bed mode, I'm going to figure out how I can do some sort of split murphy bed where I can split the bed in half by folding it up 50/50 on either side #Head-scratcher🧐🤔

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Yeah Murphy beds are sweet! I’d try to avoid the dinnette with the split cushions. Those seem very uncomfortable lol

[@black12212]

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I agree. I thought about that too. One trick I've seen people do to remedy that problem is having a triangular shaped pillow that fits plush in the gap to eliminate it. One of the most important things for me is getting a good night's rest. Especially in a van

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

@@black12212 absolutely. And way less chores when it’s a fixed bed!

[@jacquesbeaudoin9706]

is the table top fastened with hardware to the slides or is it easily removable if you wanted to use it as a board between dinette benches to make an additional bed surface.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

It’s easily removable!!

[@jacquesbeaudoin9706]

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds The home depot link does not show the clips but they came with your slides? So no unscrewing if i wanted to pull off table top to be used as platform between benches?

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

@@jacquesbeaudoin9706 yes they came with those clips to release them

[@bmargretmc]

Hey thanks so much for the video, I'm curious How high you made your bed frame in order to put the slide out table in? I’m looking at doing something similar, but not sure how much clearance I need in order to have a functioning dining space, I would love to know how much room you have when sitting on the bed, your seat height, bed frame height and table height :)

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Hi! If I remember correctly. From the floor to the bottom of the bed should be 32”!

[@usernameryan320]

Is this frame sized for a queen or a full sized mattress? What are the dimensions of the platform?

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

It’s built for an RV Queen. Which is the width of a queen and length of a full. So 60”W X 75”L

[@carlcolorado3549]

Looks like a lot of wood in this van. What's the total weight of the van after everything is done? Promaster vans are known to have a bad transmission.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Cant remember the total weight when this one was completed but it was well within the cargo capacity for the van, and those bad transmissions are few and far between. theres a reason companies like UPS and Amazon all purchase these vans.

[@carlcolorado3549]

@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I know the van can handle the load. My interest was the total over all weight for math on the fuel economy. Having a weighted out van in the mountain's make things a challenge. I am curious to know like the weight of the wood added.

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

@@carlcolorado3549 I gotcha. I live in Idaho and get 16.4 mpg on average. I can’t remember off the top of my head the actual weight

[@microgt6]

Do the latches come with the drawer slides, or do you purchase separately? If so, where do you buy the latches?

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

They come with the drawer slides!

[@BritneyLeigh24720]

Hey Colton, I have another question :). You mentioned the bed in your other van was a little too tall. How tall was this bed when it’s all said and done?

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

from the floor to the bottom of the bed is 32"!

[@BritneyLeigh24720]

Thank you! One more question :) - how wide is your hallway? Thanks again for putting these videos out. They’ve been the most helpful ones I have found to date!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

@@BritneyLeigh24720 from memory. I think between 22-24”!

[@sarahhunter7023]

What are the dimensions for the benches?

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Hi! they're both different sizes. the drivers side is H:20 W:20 D:21 passenger side is H:20 W:24 D:21

[@danielwolfe8886]

what state u in ??

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

Idaho!

[@val8638]

My god ! you're the clone of ralp fiennes !!

[@AnkeneyVanBuilds]

hahaha never been told that before