Camper Van Bed Platform

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Camper van bed platform.

For this diy you should be comfortable with a saw and a drill. Simple diy camper van bed ideas. There is no flex at all thick russian birch would probably have been enough. The cot can be used as a bed as well as a lounge type camp chair.

We call this area under the bed the garage platform bed in my current van. An easy peasy bed setup is a simple folding cot. If something doesn t work for your situation simply tailor to suit your needs and preferences. The platform is one of the most standard and practical bed designs for any type of campervan out there.

We like this type of bed because it s always ready to go no assembly required. You will also need to carefully adapt all measurements to your own van or suv. The platform bed is probably one of the most standard bed designs around and the design we chose for our van build. Each leg is attached to the van frame by two fasteners that are screwed into cross nut buy from amazon see our post about cross nut here.

The platform is built from several pre made wooden stats and fixed into place at the rear of the campervan. Platform beds have one dedicated bed space that stays in a fixed position. Coleman makes a cot called converta folding cot. Every van home is different and every van dweller has their own needs and preferences.

The legs are really stiff. Fixed platform van bed having a platform or fixed bed in your van provides ample storage underneath for bikes gear water tanks a toilet you name it.