Van Life | I made a new BED platform Failure? Genius?

Did my new platform work? You'll see the new design mechanism from start to finish. I hope you are inspired to try new things and get creative as you think about whatever projects you have going on. If you haven’t already, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE and hit the BELL to continue to receive content like this. Hope to see you next Saturday!
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[@ScootersAdventure]

Very impressive lady I'm older and disabled and you inspire me so much! I enjoy your channel I travel in my truck camper 3 to 6 months a year you're doing such a good job documenting everything

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you. I’m glad you enjoy the channel☺️

[@onemoreday1550]

I know. She has great ideas. I told her I bet she would be able to design a larger van to be like fabulous

[@Marie-yx5ie]

Well done Dee, you are brilliant Girl 👏👏👏👍😉🇮🇪🍀

[@melonieusher4066]

Very cool setup. I'm disabled and need lighter weight ways to set up. Love watching your adventures. Hopefully things will work out and I'll be able tp get on the road In a year or so. I'm a caregiver for an 83 year old man.

[@LadyBugout]

I’m glad you enjoy the channel. All in its due time! I was thinking and dreaming about this for at least 2 years before it actually came into being😊

[@pamcummings1188]

Nice design

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Pam!

[@LeilanisJourney]

I really like your new bed platform I think it was a great ideal.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Leilani!

[@camillesimmons6154]

Lady Bugout You Are A Beast !!!! Bravo 👏👏👏👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@LadyBugout]

Hahahah thanks💪🏼💃🏻🐞

[@debbiehawk-payne8507]

👋💃🐞 I ❤️it that your so positive & that you genuinely Care for others ! It's true a lot of people don't have all the right tools & get discouraged thinking, I can't possibly do this & with your encouragement they see that / OH 🤔maybe I can do this 🤗 Thank you for sharing & Caring Dee ! Great video👍🤗Stay safe/Be Happy! I'll see on the next video Dee ! 🙂

[@LadyBugout]

I’m glad you appreciate it🥰

[@tracym2164]

Great idea! So creative, yet simply designed and easy to convert. Definitely genius, not failure.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Tracy!

[@mariateresagonzalez805]

Awsome bed frame.. Matress looks comfy..

[@LadyBugout]

I find it very comfy. Not for everyone-but I’ve always slept well with it!

[@johnnykoba_on_the_road]

Girl got skills! Great job Dee!!

[@LadyBugout]

Lol… thanks Johnny!

[@jessicastachniak6485]

What a great idea.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Jessica😌

[@connieblair8000]

Your bed is a wonderful idea something creative and different a little more on the expensive side for some people but great

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Connie. Yes, but it was less expensive than the metal drawer slides for me☺️

[@greggkennedy3758]

Brilliant, I love that idea.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you! 😊

[@saras1458]

Very clever Dee! ❤

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Sara💃🏻🐞💪🏼

[@micealmacadaim6550]

Well done!! 👍🙂

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you☺️

[@suzannetaylor1928]

Awesome video!! Thank you!

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!☺️

[@southernfriedheathen994]

What if you switch out the short legs for slightly longer ones, you could gain more storage space underneath.

[@LadyBugout]

I have tried that. It makes the bed too high and it closes in the space.

[@doubled5037]

Wow, that’s an awesome upgrade. Looks very comfy. Thanks for sharing!

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks. So far so good🤗

[@zm694]

Genius!

[@LadyBugout]

😊💪🏼💃🏻

[@lorraineowen7978]

Fabulous job 👌

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Lorraine☺️

[@Thehonestruth]

That is so clever and looks very comfy. Congratulations on your initiative!!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Sophie😊

[@norm5785]

Such a wonderful idea for the sliding method for the bed. Very nicely thought out. Works out well with the mattress. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and healthy, from Henrico County Virginia

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Norm☺️

[@cynthybailey5440]

I love this bed setup but I have watched many times trying to reconcile your measurements of 72” in length.. You have two 24” boards and the 6” board on bottom. That totals 54” so your gap that isn’t filled in has to be 18” to equal 72”. Also, where is your ottoman with cooler and bench area when bed is extended?

[@LadyBugout]

The platform measures about 68” altogether. The mattress measures about 72”. The base of the platform is 24”+ 6” (part with legs that pulls out). The top piece that sits on the base that moves into place is also 30” (I had to reattach a 6” piece to a 24” piece with brackets) to match the base. And there is an 8” flap that pulls up. I had originally intended to use three 24” boards which became too cumbersome so that may be the confusion-I may have been referring to those measurements at some point😝 Also my version one platform was 30 + 30 + 10 when I had the bench. I just slide the ottoman over beside the cabinet. Hope that helps.

[@debbiehess1262]

Awesome ❤️👍🏽

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Debbie☺️

[@LOTStreets]

Good stuff

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you 🐞💃🏻

[@LOTStreets]

@@LadyBugout 👍👍👍👍👏✌👈🖖🐞

[@6spring3]

Ingenious. I’m curious about the mattress; do you have a link for that?

[@LadyBugout]

Yes, the link is in the description.☺️

[@daisymae3511]

Interesting idea!! I wonder that your bottom is where the hole area is. Even a metal frame could bend a bit if your head is up. I sleep with my head elevated and after a period of time my very thick mattress makes a "hole" where my bottom is. Takes time to happen, however..... Is there a metal framing further down, where the large middle board could remain to the upper end of the bed? Legs do not really add much weight or pressure... I think you have a winner here!! Seems to work well where you have located it.

[@LadyBugout]

I never thought of that. I don’t think it will be an issue as my bottom is where the mat has a full piece… but I’ll look into it☺️

[@daisymae3511]

@@LadyBugout 😊

[@davidhale3107]

Hi Dee. I just finished the inside of my 2016 Transit connect van. So far I have taken out the passenger seat for Archer. I put down plywood for the floor, carpeted the walls and ceiling, installed a MAXXFAN with remote. I am ready to build the bed. I have the table extension, adjustable legs, throw rug, pad and your adjustable couch in the checkout bag on Amazon. Before I pay, I wanted to check with you to see if your bed has made you happy? If there is anything else I need to buy for the bed besides the plywood, and ask if you know a similar couch were I could get a different color besides beige? Yours is 39inches wide and all the others on Amazon with different colors are 43inches wide. I only want it 39inches like yours. I am soooooo excited to finally start making the bed, because everything else will be built around that. I sold the DISC-O-BED. Lost $140. because of Ebay's 12.9% selling fee, and shipping. Your bed will be so much nicer. I don't have as much room in my van as you, but I will have to make it work. I want to make this van as nice as possible incase it turns out to be too small for Archer and I. I can always later sell it, and buy a larger van if I have too. I am really enjoying the build so far. Being a retired contractor, I get to use the skills again. February is almost here. Can't wait to see the snow. Seeing Archer frolic thru the snow by a tall mountain will make me cry with joy. Thank you for being you. David and Archer

[@LadyBugout]

I am happy with my set up. I thought they had other colors available…I know someone who reupholstered theirs on their own😝 the great thing about Amazon orders is that returns are easy. If you find something doesn’t quite work for your specific needs, just return it!!!☺️

[@davidhale3107]

@@LadyBugout I received the table extensions yesterday and had everything ready to build the bed, so I finished it yesterday. It works great, and I didn't have to move the leg to the inside like you did. Van design difference. I received the rug and pad also. I am going to wait until I am almost ready to leave until I buy the actual bed so it won't get dusty. I'm hoping I can find a darker color with the size needed for the frame. Now that I have the frame built I can build around it. Thank you again for this BED frame idea. It was fun and easy to build. Take care. I pray for your safety and your adventure. David and Archer

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again DEE Yay another success with another awesome theory! That is a way cool design. Your thought process along the way through made me smile as I've seen many of your projects with the same. You're a great teacher encourager and motivator and I think there are many that will be wanting to make and use this clever design. Always enjoy your vids and what you're up to. Thx as always for sharing. Catcha as you finish your remodel...

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you for being such an encourager. I really do appreciate it more than you know☺️

[@sarahandersonglick891]

Brilliant! I’m currently building out a Ford Transit Connect in Minnesota and just ordered the same folding mattress. I’m figuring out the bed frame design now. Do you like the measurements of yours when it’s closed in conch mode? And is it 40” long (30 + 10)? 🐞❤️

[@sarahandersonglick891]

*couch mode!!! Autocorrect 😅

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome. Yes, those measurements work really well and seem to optimize the space.☺️

[@sarahandersonglick891]

Thank you!!

[@raymccormick545]

Great job, Dee!! Your ability to see the final product is amazing. Safe travels, Lady Bug! I will send you a note on an idea to get the plywood to line up on the foot of the bed. Building a better mousetrap, 🪤!

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks Ray!

[@VivecaV2020]

That is the best idea I’ve seen for a chair/sofa to a bed! It looks like something I could do I built my first bed and decided I didn’t want it that wide and I ended up getting a cut but this may be my next bed project because I really wanted a chair or a couch during day mode. Did you get those drawer extenders also from Home Depot? Did they have a name to them

[@LadyBugout]

There is a link in the description-Amazon. 🤗

[@heleenoomen1404]

Clever idea... If you want to make the gliders glide more easy use a candle and wax them. And if you drill a few holes in the wood where you grab it to slide out you have more grip.

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks for the great tips!!!

[@candimccann]

The extenders are genius. You could have made the floating piece of plywood equal to both the other pieces put together. Couch mode would be an even surface (instead of a 3/4" dip in the front portion) and it would fill more of the support gap in bed mode.

[@LadyBugout]

Yes, I might do that. Thanks😊

[@6248cjl]

That slide out piece of wood could be made much lighter by getting a doorknob hole attachment for your drill and drilling random polka dot pattern holes in it! I have arthritis in my hands and I would have to lighten it a bit or have finger holes for grabbing it to slide out.

[@LadyBugout]

Good idea!!!💃🏻

[@JakobNoone]

Excellent idea! I'm a big fan of taking out unneeded material with this trick. You can save a good 30-50% of weight.

[@TeeAnn]

@@JakobNoone Plus airflow is good too i think 🤔

[@JakobNoone]

@@TeeAnn Good thought.

[@artsteadman2230]

Save the cut outs for coasters or Christmas decorations

[@The-new-carnivore-me]

Do the first screw and then the end screw; and after that do the screws in between, because you will prevent drifting.

[@LadyBugout]

Good to know!

[@rickeydenler2385]

Hy great Idea on bed Dee I am a 40 plus year furniture and antique restore guy they make those table runners in metal which works smoother not subject to swelling which therefore can make them hard to operate or unable to operate at all they come to be able to open up to different lengths

[@dianeallen3724]

Can you recommend a brand? I am planning to do similar build myself.

[@rickeydenler2385]

@@dianeallen3724 sorry I have been retired 12 years I dont even remember were I got them unless it was vấn đyke restorer I like the ones with ball bearings for ease of use

[@darcyks]

Clever build! Love how you ‘just make it happen’! Be well & safe travels Dee❣️🐞🚗

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Darcy!💃🏻

[@abbeyjane1306]

Thanks for another excellent video. Something new is fun.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you ☺️

[@sallyo2526]

You always make things that look so daunting - actually doable. Very encouraging. Safe travels Dee, and thank you for sharing your great adventures!

[@LadyBugout]

Aww. I’m glad. That is what I hope will be an encouragement🤗

[@valleanerfranklin6428]

Enjoyed the bed build. Great idea!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you!☺️

[@valeriemacpherson9626]

What a unique💡idea! ..I've never seen a bed done this way and I've watched 100's of UTube van tours! Congrats 👏 Hugs Valerie ❤ 🍁👵🇨🇦

[@LadyBugout]

I’m glad you like it!

[@phyllisweaver5134]

This is sheer genius. I have a 2002 extended body VW Eurovan and the bed fits perfectly and then some. You are my inspiration for my cat and I to get out there and roam! Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thank you so very much 🙋🏻‍♀️😘

[@LadyBugout]

So glad you are inspired to get out there and roam with your cat! Have fun💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@laineydavis2497]

Well how about that? Great job, Dee!! As you know, I also use the Tatami mat and have found that metal bar to cause me some sleepless nights! 🤣 I see the gap between the boards as a huge benefit to keep that bar from being pushed up! Good job!

[@LadyBugout]

Interesting. I have not noticed it while sleeping…lol but I can imagine it being rather uncomfortable if you did😆

[@laineydavis2497]

@@LadyBugout 🤣Well, you’re just a wee spit of a thing. I’m a big girl! Do t get me wrong; I love the tatami mat! 🌸

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

Great to see ideas for someone without many tools! I love your configuration and your unique use of the table extender! Genius!!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Jen☺️💃🏻💪🏼

[@SzeptunkaMaggie.Tarot.Oracle]

Maybe the middle “bed support” wooden part that is loose and movable can also be used as a picnic table? It is a good size and with removable legs it could work. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Btw. Awesome job !!! Great 💡 idea.

[@LadyBugout]

I like the way you think!!!

[@lornabartlett2744]

An idea might be ski wax between the wood if it starts to swell with the different temperature of the slider bed frame. For it to slide in and out easier along with the metal, WD-40 is sometimes a good product when it comes to squeaks and tweaks !

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks for the tips!

[@artsteadman2230]

Paraffin wax or candles would work too

[@marlenen6130]

That looks pretty slick and I have a few ideas to make it easier to move. There is some wood wax that you could put on all the sliding pieces that would make it slip into place easier. Think of it like skies or a surfboard, it’s protective and allows for things to slip better. You could attach a few pieces of leather to the boards to have a hand hold, or cut out hand holds by drilling two large holes a few inches apart, then just cut out the middle to make an oval shape. If you attach some leather straps to the headboard, and put a magnet on it, then you can have the straps attach to the back door, then just grab the strap to pull the headboard up, rather than stretch, twist and lift-which is dangerous for your back! I’m a nurse so I can’t help but see potential injuries over the long haul. If you have time to round the edges and do a little sanding you can avoid painful edge bumps and slivers too. If you don’t have time now, it looks easy enough to do that later. You might even be able to attach leather straps to the boards so they fall into place. Also, you could rig a pulley system that could hold the hold thing upright if you needed more horizontal space from time to time, like moving furniture or supplies. Using pulleys, leverage, carpet sliders and counterweight are ways to move heavier items without injuring yourself.

[@LadyBugout]

Great suggestions. Thank you so much. I’ll investigate that and see what I can do.☺️

[@paulsherman6450]

Dee how much weight are those pull out leafs rated for?

[@LadyBugout]

It doesn’t really say! But it is solid high quality wood.

[@paulsherman6450]

@@LadyBugout Reason I ask is I am 280 lbs.and the 400 lbs. drawer slides are ridiculously priced

[@LadyBugout]

@@paulsherman6450 Yes, that was the deterrent for me with those metal slides. Someone commented that metal table extensions exist also. I was looking for wooden ones. Maybe if you search for metal table extensions, you will find they are less than the drawer sliders? These wooden ones feel very heavy duty, but since they don't give the weight, I am not sure. I know it holds 130 lbs just fine lol.😂

[@capttzuzu]

thanks for sharing

[@LadyBugout]

Thank YOU for taking the time to watch it.☺️

[@balthazarquinn]

This video was awesome! Thank you! I love that you filmed the whole process and described why you made certain choices. The new bed looks great! I love the versatility of it. Folding out a bed each day would frustrate me if it took a lot of time. This bed is quick and easy though. Well done! 👍

[@LadyBugout]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the encouragement☺️

[@doncason6108]

Brilliant. You are so clever!!! Thanks, very useful info.

[@LadyBugout]

I appreciate that! Thank you☺️

[@huckleberrychris]

Buggie....Home Depot policy is to only make one cut...2 if it's just to make smaller. You must have smiled at the young man cutting the prices for you.👍🤣 Hey, if it works!

[@LadyBugout]

Lol he seemed like he did it all the time. Probably makes his day go faster!😛

[@huckleberrychris]

@@LadyBugout they usually have just one person that is qualified. It is kinda up to each store. But corporate doesn't want them to cut measured pieces. Only cut to make transporting easier....that's good customer service.

[@belindaknowles7440]

Nice job!! My butter knife is my favorite screwdriver😂

[@LadyBugout]

Lololo😂

[@nonyabizness.original]

oh yeah, patent that! 😀 i was thinking that the larger loose board could be just as functional if cut into two pieces that could store tucked away elsewhere if ever desired.

[@LadyBugout]

Now there’s an idea!!!!🤗

[@huckleberrychris]

Love that platform. Great idea using those extended table slides.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you!!!

[@tonibauldree7862]

Great

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks☺️

[@thunderrode1744]

Hi whatcha up to hope all is well hugs prayers 4 healing and unspoken also prayers 4 everyone and bless great healthy peaceful safe journeys travels and happy camping and happy building in the name of the Creator God and Jesus and the Holy Ghost Amen much honor and respect keep walking tall also cool cool pull out like a drawer bed plat form cool cool yeppers cool beans yeppers cool truly like it cool idea many blessings keep on keeping on 🚌🌅🌌⛺🌄🏞🏖 👍👍💪🙂👍👍

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you!

[@thunderrode1744]

@@LadyBugout ur welcome always and keep walking tall cool like ur remodel and cool videos keep on keeping on 🚌🌅🌌⛺🌄🏞🏖 👍👍💪🙂👍👍

[@strawberryroad1347]

Brilliant as always

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you🤗💃🏻🐞

[@alanshaffer6724]

Hi Dee

[@LadyBugout]

Hello 👋

[@karenb1627]

Very nice. Use what you have

[@LadyBugout]

Yep!!!😛

[@karenb1627]

@@LadyBugout you're real. I appreciate that.

[@TravelingGamer_]

THATS RIGHT! Use what you have and just get to it! I love the new setup Dee!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you!!!☺️

[@christsyoutubekanaal9864]

To keep that middle plate in place, you can drill 2 holes of 10mm on the end wood, and the other plate it connects to the same right opposite each other, and you can then knock in a wooden tap, glued 1 side You can also do this with blocks of the same thickness from your plate, and then on the other plate where it fits against you saw the recess, (Just like a puzzle piece) (PS : my Greetings from Belgium)

[@LadyBugout]

I like that idea a lot!!!🤗

[@beverlywillert6091]

Table extension slides💡genius👍

[@LadyBugout]

Yay! Thanks🤗💃🏻🐞

[@popatop75]

can you potty with bed down ok??? good job on the build ty

[@LadyBugout]

Yes!

[@zeesoutdoors65]

I loved this idea great job.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you!

[@mrs.onyango6504]

Wow that looks great!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you 😊

[@carmendarlinseattle]

Hi Dee! Love the new bed. Your earnest explanation about working with what we have is so encouraging. Than you!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Carmen! I’m glad it was an encouragement 😊

[@eloyanzaldua7433]

Well ain't that sometin. I've been single 9 yrs but now I certainly hope when I do get a gf, that she will have the ability to learn things as you have. My wife from yrs ago just did not want to learn to build things or go on adventures. As an ole biker, sleeping next to my bike used to be good enuf but I now have a lil bus to pull my bike and need to get moving with the bus build. Hope to meet good people like u, out there on the road. Stay safe n b careful.

[@jasonjones5213]

The table extenders is a brilliant idea.Love the new bed setup.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Jason💪🏼💃🏻🐞

[@carolekorade1792]

You are fantastic,keep going and thanks for sharing.

[@tonibauldree7862]

Great invention. 💡 Where did you get those legs? I need some of them.

[@LadyBugout]

Amazon. Link in the description😊

[@vangoodwin7335]

As a custom furniture builder I am impressed with your use of table parts. Such a Beautiful little Lady will not have any problems. Wood is such an amazing and Beautiful item that nature provides for us. You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you very much, Van! It has served me well☺️

[@chrisharmon5453]

I love this idea 💡 😻🌸🧡👏👏👏

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you!

[@agr8h2o]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@LadyBugout]

🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞🐞

[@soomay9855]

Think outside the box! ......In your case ‘what box’ 🤣🤣 ..........Brilliant 👏🏻👏🏻 as are your skills using a pair of right handed scissors 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@LadyBugout]

Lol… exactly😂

[@craftytraveler9238]

Hey Lady Bug out look at my comment and the reply under it. I think this is a scammer. I have seen Bob Wells and Carolyn's Rv life make videos about increase in scammers who a trying to scam youtube creators and viewers.

[@LadyBugout]

Yep!!! On it. Thanks for letting me know☺️

[@davefullbrook4502]

You are very talented and inventive with some brilliant ideas, to get around your problems and needs. I love the simplistic camper life you're living.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Dave!!!

[@T4LiebeHeike]

Big Big like love your work much.Hope see you on my Vanlife channel..Best wishes Dear,

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you!😊

[@foreversummer2515]

Brilliant idea

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you💪🏼💃🏻🤗

[@okmmauh]

Everything in my van build is soft and light to be versatile

[@LadyBugout]

Sounds perfect!

[@dross24MA]

I love how you change things around - like redecorating or renovating a sticks 'n brick home! However, my experience is that as companies, HD & Lowe's may advertise that they will cut your wood, *not all* can/will do so. In fact, I have never been able to get them to cut anything for me, not even my most recent request to cut a 10-foot long 1"x2" into a 6-footer and a 4-footer, both to fit the needed dimension for my project and so that I could fit it into my vehicle. I ended up sawing the 1x2 myself at their "sawing station" (which was a frame cart on wheels, equipped with a variety of hand saws and , a pencil, a tape measure and a 2x4 to serve as the stabilizing brace/straight edge). My project, using the screen door that I bought at that HD and those 1x2s I cut, fits and works like a charm, creating an open-but-separate hallway area for the cats =:^)

[@dross24MA]

Before anyone ask, "Oh, yeah?", actual excuses at my local stores have been:: -- The person who can run the saw is unavailable. -- The saw is broken. [three different times at the same store] -- The saw cannot saw that low. [it was a vertically mounted sawing bed] -- The saw cannot saw those dimensions. [again, the vertically mounted saw] -- We don't do that, but there's a sawing station in the next aisle.

[@LadyBugout]

That’s good to know… I will try to make a clarifying statement to that effect.☺️

[@OverlandOne]

Very nicely done. That is way overbuilt for someone of your size but, that is much better than being underbuilt. Great idea to use those table leaf sliders. I had not seen that done before. You can rub those sliders with some bar soap which will provide some lubrication and they will slide with less effort. This might become important if that wood swells some during damp days. Safe travels.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you very much!

[@jeannemarlene]

Great job ladybug 🐞 out ❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy travels to you ❤️we just got back from Monterey trip visiting family ❤️❤️❤️❤️ in our 1995 gmc vandura. Shorty van ❤️love all you share with us 😇😇😇😇

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Jeanne!🐞💃🏻💪🏼

[@ReneaDooserider]

@Lady Bugout 🐞🐞. Wow girlfriend that bed is a piece of Art. Just beautiful. Thank you thank you for Sharing. 💕🦋💜

[@LadyBugout]

Hahaha thank you Renea! Not sure it’s a work of art, but it works😝

[@brenyule]

Cool! Where did you get the table extenders??? Im planning on getter a transit like yours!

[@LadyBugout]

The link is in the description ☺️

[@Squarekn0t]

For our 2018 Pro-Master City, I made a 28 " x 72" bed out of a luan door I bought at RE_store for $15. Made two ends out of 1/2" and short table legs for support, had 5 storage bins underneath. (Fold up bins from Amazon. It was low enough so she could sit upright (38") We built a sink & desk unit with a drop-down computer shelf, 5-gallon water jug underneath and 3-gallon grey water jug. It went from the passenger seat to the back with enough room to store a fold up camp chair in the back. since she had two sliding doors, I wanted her to be able to get out on the drivers side and get right in without having to go around the van. On her first trip out to see a friend, she took way too much STUFF. By the second or third it was paired down.

[@LadyBugout]

Yep! It happens to all of us. We start out thinking we need everything and little by little wean it down to what we really need😛

[@scottdurkee9162]

Looking at some of your older posts, I noticed you are a very positive person, for living in a small space. Very cool, very inspiring 👍👍 you make me laugh 🫵🥳🥳

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@lindasams6058]

Air bottom of your mattress If you are around Pipeline jobs ---- see if they have a piece of rock shield they could let you have. They always have scrap pieces and what it is, is a very dense rubber, very cushiony, and millions of holes all the way through it. I put a piece of that under my mattress lots of air circulation. Nothing better than free For sure good air circulation leave it sticking out on all sides of your bed. Just a quarter of an inch would be plenty just so that your mattress isn't going flat down and then the air can't get in. Does that make sense ?

[@LadyBugout]

Yes! Thank you for the great suggestion☺️

[@CC-xk6cp]

A REPLY PLZ READ DEE!! Hey last night saw a request to text you at a number. Was that you and real?? I was going to respond this am but number is gone. Plz let me know as I would very much enjoy doing so if it's you...

[@LadyBugout]

It is NOT from me. Please do not open.😕

[@wildeyedherman3102]

This foxy lady is destroying all vestiges of my personal integrity with her brazen sauciness. Well done. 😏

[@scottsladeadventures1102]

From one Transit Connect owner to another.. Well Done. I'm always thinking of ways to improve and utilize the space in my TC. You've given me some ideas..Thanks..

[@LadyBugout]

Yay! Glad it is a useful idea!!!

[@clarasmith1873]

I looked at the site with your new matress/Bed. I am in my Honda CRV. My narrowest part od my bed platform is 24 inches. The site showed that the folding chair is 22 inches wide. I thought it would ba a good fit. But, it looks like your folding chair is 36 inches. Do I have that right?

[@LadyBugout]

I have two different ones. The bigger mat is 39” wide. The smaller one that is in my passenger seat area is 22”

[@gracecrane254]

Hi! Excellent video! I love how you explain your process. Would you have a website for the tatami mattress you are using? I’m wondering if the metal part would give more support while in sitting mode? Thank you

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you. There are links in the description for all the products I talk about and love.

[@melodyforbes5361]

Amazing 🤩 love this. Thankyou again for your inspirational video. Can hardly wait to see the completed van redo ❤️🪛✏️🚐

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Melody! I’m excited to show it!!!

[@chrisholds1]

Thanks for all of the ideas and suggestions. Especially when you know that you'll know that there will be some negative commentary from 'armchair experts' who have nothing positive to contribute. I learn something or get fresh ideas from every one of your videos.

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome! Glad you get some helpful ideas 💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@beverlyhodgins2085]

Brilliant!!..I love watching your videos..I look forward to it every week, you are so inspirational for women [men too I would imagine]..I have to go through and hit ' like ' for every video!! anyway I think you're amazing and so kind to share your ideas and the process of how you make them happen..thank you from Canada

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Beverly. I really appreciate it😊

[@mygypsyadventure3610]

Dee you should teach people how to build this platform at van events!!! That was a brilliant design!!!!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you! That is very kind of you to say😊

[@JustNeil1]

Great idea and good job! If it’s ok to suggest something. How about a facia board perhaps with an opening in the middle to access things underneath? You could just use a magnetic door front to simplify things or you could use hinges. Just a thought. To digress, are those Duckfeet boots you’re wearing? 😊

[@LadyBugout]

That’s a great idea! Hahaha they are blundstone boots from Tasmania!

[@MitchellTickle1962]

You are amazing. Enjoying this video, watching your bed build.

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@lynnerussell1440]

Very smart design and great execution.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you Lynne ☺️

[@HOPEbus]

Whoop whoop power tools 😉 U’ve got some great ideas woman👍🏽 Looks great . I always sit in the floor to do things too lol Thanks for sharing 💫

[@LadyBugout]

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