Van Conversion Bed Platform

Since the bed isn t too comfy by itself she placed memory foam on top of the bed to make it super comfy and cozy.

Van conversion bed platform. Using a conversion van bed. Yeah we re those people. Platform beds are fixed. No need to fold unfold the bed at night it creates a lot of storage room under the bed.

The platform bed is probably one of the most standard bed designs around and the design we chose for our van build. We wanted a permanent raised bed above the garage over the bikes and other stuff. The bed platform to install an elevated bed platform affix two horizontal support beams to the van walls using rivet nuts alternatively you can install vertical legs for support but these. We parked outside lowe s and brought out different thickness plywood to the van and laid on them.

Platform beds have one dedicated bed space that stays in a fixed position. The two primary styles you ll see in vans are a platform style bed and a convertible bed. We like this type of bed because it s always ready to go no assembly required. She leaves the back seat permanently folded down as a bed.

Convertible beds are basically folding van beds that can transform from couch by day to bed by night. What makes it ideal for conversion vans is the large storage area underneath the bedding which the platform provides. Thickness of plywood for the van bed a single 4 8 plywood sheet 5 8 serves as the platform. A friend of mine has a conversion van.

The platform is built from several pre made wooden stats and fixed into place at the rear of the campervan. The platform bed the platform is one of the most standard and practical bed designs for any type of campervan out there. Reinforcement needed depending on the height desired in the van. Free spanning bed system that is quick release and removable.

Options on dropping the bed system to be able to rest on the wheel tub boxes for a second height if installed in the van.