Building a sofa bed for your campervan | Vauxhall Vivaro SWB Van Conversion PT4

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Join us as we convert a Vauxhall Vivaro SWB into a tiny home on wheels.
In this episode we build our sofa bed and complete finishing touches on the walls and floors before we move on to the kitchen unit. Our next video will be on how we built and designed the kitchen unit.
We will be documenting the full build so make sure you subscribe and turn your notifications on!
P.S The build will be for sale at the end so prepare yourselves to become a van lifer!
Thanks a million for watching and see you soon!
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I’m Nic, a full time UK based van dweller. I self-converted my Vauxhall Vivaro aka LL Cool Van in to a mini off grid beast so I can run off to the wilderness and never return.
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@V.Hansen. 4 года назад

It looks really sharp. Or smart maybe, as you Brits would say. The drawers fitting in the space with the pull out part framing around it is just really nice.

@1978sjt 8 месяцев назад

I just bought a LWB Traffic, glad I found this vid, because it looks like you did a layout similar to what i'm thinking.

@nicroams 8 месяцев назад

That’s awesome, good luck with the build 🍀😊

@gonnafish 4 года назад

Great build, thanks! Gave me some good ideas for mine. Only detraction was the music that just wouldn’t go away- like 3 day old fish. Cheers, nonetheless!

@shadow392 2 года назад

Planning on doing a bed like this. Saves so much room where I could add some other stuff. Might even use custom cut tatami as a mattress instead of a regular one

@PaulCarterArt 3 года назад

Well done guys solid functional build. Thanks for sharing the tips on the journey 👍🏾

@jolyoncrow5259 4 года назад

Looks great!

@urvi62 4 года назад

Brilliant you both have such patience van looks great 👍

@donnarobert411 3 года назад

Brlliant. We have just purchased a SWB Vivaro!

@nicroams 3 года назад

Aw congrats! Good luck with the build 😀

@EvolutionPowerTools 4 года назад

Looks great! Nice work guys.

@longhairmullet 3 года назад

Wow back when we could ‘‘gather’’ at IKEA! And then “head to a party.” Love the build series. I guess id better choose a work jacket to ruin.

@nicroams 3 года назад

Seems so long ago!!! 😪

@micathasteings 3 года назад

Ty he bed looks amazing well done guys

@micathasteings 3 года назад

Amazing guys well done

@blloodstone8762 4 месяца назад

Great work. Yer both talented people

@mlangfordcamper 4 года назад

I am building a mini caravan and this helps even though I have built five so far

@Scrambler85 4 года назад

Nice work and a thumbs up video

@TheSamifaiyaz 2 года назад

17 min video. And you don’t even slide out the bed to show the finished product. 🤦‍♂️

@mikeaustin2716 4 года назад

Great vid. Lots of detail and simple tips.

@nikkimarkhamdavid1440 2 года назад

Hi @Nic Roams I love your videos, please can you show us the finished van? I can't find a video with a look round with the final finished off look please? Thank you xx

@brassedoff2437 3 года назад

Good job! Was going to try something exactly the same so great to see it done before I try! Don't get the "can't stand the music" comments, it's each to their own and the main thing is the build, not the unobtrusive background music.

@johnward1475 2 года назад

Measurements would have been nice but great videos

@FreedomLifeFriends 3 года назад

My ears are bleeding from the horrible music choice... could not get through the video because of it. Please consider using more neutral and leasing music as to avoid losing viewers.

@Zerpersande Год назад

How about RU-vidrs as a whole stop with the background music?

@aureas Год назад

... or even just haven't quieter! At the very least. Like, not louder than the talking itself! Have to keep turning it up and down up and down... 🥴

@jameseaves6166 11 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed the music. I was dancing along. Maybe bring it down a notch when your guys are talking.

@colinlakin Год назад

The crap music is annoying while you are talking , and while your not to be fair.

@nicroams Год назад

Sorry 🙃

@JBLynch Год назад

I agree. I didn't bother to watch this video once the music started. Killed the whole thing.

@melodypaz7247 Год назад

As someone who is hard- of- hearing, I turn on the closed captions and turn off the volume while watching these musically- enhanced videos.

@yogi4643 Год назад

You never showed how well the bed functions, looks like those drawer faces would bother the frame when setting up the bed or using the drawers.

@nicroams Год назад

Sorry, we were new to RU-vid so missed a lot. It all works fine though and the owner still keeps in touch and is happy 🥰

@msshoeka5573 4 года назад

Nice

@sheyedlington9046 4 года назад

Do impressed with your teaching. I am enjoying the music. I hope you add a mention of the artists I'm hooked 👌

@gregfuller999 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing this. After watching quite a few videos on pull-out sofa beds, this is the one I will model my build after. I was wondering, did you do anything special to keep the drawers from coming out during a turn? Thanks.

@nicroams 3 года назад

Hey! Aww that's so cool to hear! We sold it prior to attaching locks but I absolutely would, either cabin hooks or my fave, Japaned locks 🤗

@bloochoob 2 года назад

‘It’s a bit stiff when we’re pulling it out and pushing it in’ 🤣🤣🤣 I should hope so

@sofiaacarapi3634 3 года назад

the pages for the slat and sofa bed frame timber are out of date so no page is found, what were the measurments you guys used?

@abzmiller 3 года назад

Hi Nic. Love your build so much!! Well done!! I have a swb vivaro and plan to convert it this year. Do you have the dimensions of the bed and kitchen unit pls? 😊

@maxpower9340 2 года назад

Can you explain how you joined the lengthways frame to the widthways frame, at the corners? I would have thought that you need a screw upwards from underneath but how do you screw the from the side when there is already a screw in the way?

@nutnaa 3 года назад

Nice vid guys!! Need some info.. what’s the size of the bed(open/closed)? How did you fix the bed?

@nicroams 3 года назад

Hello, I've sold the van now so I can't remember the exact specs but it was 190 length and I think around 110 when fully open. The bed is screwed in to the floor 🥰

@nutnaa 3 года назад

@@nicroams much appreciate!!

@kentishlee2014 4 года назад

Great vids guys,nice job. I've got a swb high roof Vivaro which I quickly messed around with last year for quick getaways,bed/cooker/storage etc,what's your thoughts on trying to run some sort of flexi trunking from the low level heaters in the cab to the back of the van so its already nice and toasty in the back when you stop somewhere? Do-able or not? Also,have you noticed much difference in the weight of the van and difference in mpg with all the baton and cladding fitted. Cheers

@kentishlee2014 4 года назад

@@nicroams Thanks for the reply. I'd imagine it's a lot snugger in a smaller van but like you said it all depends on the output of the heater. I might try it to see how it goes once I've stripped the van out ready for the rebuild, fingers crossed. I'll keep an eye on your build as well to see how the progress is coming along 🚐👍😉

@coryaustin5902 4 года назад

I comment on the wrong video earlier oops. Love your plan and idea. Drawers are a great adder that I will certainly try and utilize. Thank you

@stephcurtis2515 4 года назад

Which section of the frame are the drawers fastened to?

@lorenzomartinellilazaro142 4 года назад

Hi, possible to send me the step by step procedure on how to make the sliding bed. Thank You.

@claraboucard5807 4 года назад

Me too if it’s possible ! Thank you !

@dpmurray9795 2 года назад

This video appears on my page everyday since last year, so i always click it and watch the ads for support. ;-)

@nicroams 2 года назад

Aww thank you so much 🥰🥰

@irishrover63 4 года назад

What's happened with this build guys? Thought the next video would be up by now. I have my Vauxhall Vivaro LWB now since my last comment. Just got the side windows fitted yesterday, getting a roof fan fitted next week. I have started the sound deadening and insulation. Also fitted a wireless reversing camera even though I have reversing sensors on the van. Cladding the ceiling and carpet lining the rest. I purchased a set up 6 lights with remote control for £16, they are surface mounted, so will not need a hole drilled in the cladding only a small hole for the wiring. Hope you are doing well. :)

@irishrover63 4 года назад

I'm in no rush guys. Still got a few things to buy, diesel heater, toilet, sink, double seat swivel, etc. Bought a Sportive model, so don't need anything on the outside. Going with the slatted pull out bed also, but it must be able to hinge. I thought you were both full time van builders.

@TheAndywooller 4 года назад

would love to see how you are getting on, i've got the exact same van and currently insulating :)

@irishrover63 4 года назад

Still got quite a way to go. Not had the roof vent fitted yet. Done some wiring, got all the panels carpet lined now. All insulation and sound deadening done. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tCQrFvbARHE.html

@taylorpreston8502 4 года назад

What song was at 3:00. Thanks great video

@mrss4328 2 года назад

Can the sides of the drawers under the bed be made with quarter inch plywood to keep them lighter weight?

@maxpower9340 2 года назад

Great but you missed the runner fitting for the drawers. can quite see if they are bottom or middle fitting runners or what they attach too? But its a great design

@gildaparrish6551 4 года назад

the music is crap

@FreshCoastDon.007 3 года назад

Great video, really liked the rap music lol... who's the artist?

@franciscocendejas1046 2 года назад

What's up with that "music"?

@rickwaites5057 10 месяцев назад

Thanks guys. Enjoyed this. Really nice finished look. Peeps need to chill out about the music!😅

@nicroams 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! Tell me about it, one of my first RU-vid video's ever and even to this day they're not letting me live it down 😂

@TinyLiving 4 года назад

I had to watch it muted because the "music" was disturbing.

@deecarter147 2 года назад

Me too.

@LifestyleDJ 3 года назад

She ruined a really cool winter coat by painting in it! lol At 7:46

@nicktubara 2 года назад

What are you the fashion police lol. Paint washes off, mostly.

@margiesvanmori 2 года назад

This is so cool! I’m building out my 1988 Chevy van now to travel and live in and I am so psyched!

@nicroams 2 года назад

Thank you 🥰. All the best with your conversion too 🍀

@irishrover63 4 года назад

I have watched all of your series so far. I am in the process of looking for a van, had my eye on the Renault Trafic which is the same as the Vivaro as you know, then I changed my mind and started looking at Peugeot Boxer MWB vans. Now I am back looking at the Vivaro/Trafic because I thing a Boxer will be too big for our driveway. Lol. I am struggling to find a fairly low mileage Vivaro/Trafic for £5000 and certainly don't intend paying VAT. What mileage is on your van as I think anything over 100,000 miles is excessive? I do intend cladding my van when I get it similar to what you have done, but I intend putting 2 windows in opposite to each other. I am also looking for a LWB even though it's just 400mm difference. I think a diesel heater is important as you can then use the van in the Autumn/ Winter months. You mentioned in a previous video that the van being so small you can just use the cab heater, but that's not really environmentally friendly running your engine to heat the van. Cheaper to use a diesel heater. Great series and I am feeling more confident about doing my van when I get one. Good luck with the project and look forward to other videos. :)

@irishrover63 4 года назад

What do you think of the high top LWB Vivaros, might just be able to get one of those with sub 100k miles? The guy who does the MOT's on my cars and bikes also fits out camper vans, he goes for that professional look with fitted units, wardrobes, showers etc. Not really my taste as they look kind of caravan like inside. I like a more natural individual look like you are achieving, just don't want it to look cheap.

@blueskies00 4 года назад

Great job, had to switch off. Omg trashy loud music. Ur talented no need for negative Attention

@red-eyedmagister1595 2 года назад

that rap nonsense is such a distraction.

@nicroams 2 года назад

Thank you 😄

@red-eyedmagister1595 2 года назад

@@nicroams sorry, but honestly , in a how-to video is it really necessary?

@nikkimarkhamdavid1440 2 года назад

@@nicroams sorry rubbish with tech stuff, please can you show us the final finished Vivaro? I can't find a video with a look around the van once finished properly? Dying to see it as you can tell, many thanks xx

@yumi774 4 года назад

天板の高さ合わせがむずいよねー💦　あと、ワンちゃんかわいい。

3 года назад

Beautiful!

@nomanthehero5200 8 месяцев назад

Nice one. That's as good a build as I've seen. Congrats!

@nicroams 8 месяцев назад

Thank you 🙏🏼

@samuelparker9800 3 года назад

Great video guys, where are you going to get the mattress and upholstery from? Also, do you have width measurements (So I can copy!!)

@joannerichards1112 3 года назад

Can you let me know where you got the silver trim for the side step please?

@nicroams 3 года назад

Wickes :)

@deancurtis995 4 года назад

Loving the bed and draws underneath , can’t wait to see the kitchen area well done both 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@1bsbsbsbs 4 года назад

I really wanted to see this but I can't take another moment of the music. Sorry

@V.Hansen. 4 года назад

Oh and I thought your music was fine. It wasn't my personal favorite, but seriously, people can't tune out something so unimportant and pay attention to what is? It wasn't blasting through the whole thing or anything.

@MrLastsaturday 4 года назад

Great build, guys! I'm gonna do something very similar in my van.. Thank you for the awesome details 👌

@unpackthejudge 4 года назад

great job, really horrible music though.

@jamsams 8 месяцев назад

Had to turn off, that music is dreadful.

@TBOBrightonandHove 4 года назад

Hello, this is great! Investigating whether van-life life is a possibility for me and coming across this series is very inspirational. Keep it up!

@calmingmeditationmusic 4 года назад

Great videos, just currently building a bed at the moment with a similar design, what dimensions did you go with for the width when its a couchand again when its pulled out? and the height from the floor? Thanks in advance :) keep it up!

@komsike 4 года назад

Excellent work with clever ideas,thanks for the video,keep the good work.............

@melissamorris8939 4 года назад

Do your drawers have locks on them?

@darian.explores 3 года назад

Was also curious how they latched them

@MrJFoster1984 4 года назад

That music is terrible!

@natawata1 4 года назад

Very nice! I was hoping to see you slide the bed out after you finished it, though. How does that work with drawers underneath?

@daviddickson3181 3 года назад

Awesome bed. I only wish I could buy one for my jumbo

@nicroams 3 года назад

Thank you! 🤟🏼

@jefftilley6512 4 года назад

Hi guys, happy to have found your build videos as I have recently purchased a swb Vivaro myself ready for a conversion. I already had various ideas in mind but am holding off the start for a little while watching to see how you guys go about things and overcome any problems along the way! The delay is not too much of a problem as due to health and mobility reasons I can't work and van building on such a tight budget takes time. I've just been concentrating on getting the insulation, sound dreading and lining ready to go for now. keep up the good work, I look forward eagerly to the next video!

@jefftilley6512 4 года назад

@@nicroams thanks guys, I think I got lucky with a reasonable van at a fair price considering it has had a recent new clutch and recon gearbox. I just wish this weather would give me a break! It's been so wet down here in South Devon. Not ideal for cutting big holes in your van for windows and sky lights! Which I have still boxed sat in the van. I don't really want to start trying to do anything else until I get them in then can fit around them.

@NomaddUK 4 года назад

Amazingly you are at the same stage as me on my Renault Trafic. I have also made the bed lift to access the odd spaces that remain under the bed. I am now building the surround of the sit down shower area behind the driver's seat as I have a long wheel base van which gives me just enough space for a toilet and shower box. Looking forward to your next video.

@jolyoncrow5259 4 года назад

Same here! Except substitute shower for 2 removable passenger seats.

@SheDigsitUK Год назад

Hi all 😜 great video thank you for sharing 🙏 your links no longer work for sofabed materials 😜

@nicroams Год назад

Thank you for letting me know, I’ll try and update it, I don’t get around to old videos but most of the materials are from Wickes 🤗. Hope this helps 🙌🏼

@stevenspainhower5493 4 года назад

Nice job! I enjoyed the video, the beautiful sofa-bed, the well-spoken English, smart ideas for finishing the build, everything except the music. That intermittent rap appeals to a very small subset of the first- and second-world cultures. Another more mainstream music would have been much better. You could appeal to a much larger audience.

@brianrussell1565 4 года назад

Background noise is to annoying

@minutemark 4 года назад

...and having to turn down the music and turn up the speech over and over again. Maybe normalize your audio?

@jeffreyheimbach6620 4 года назад

Green Earthling birds not a problem. Last tune ok it’s the rap hip hop stuff that’s just annoying noise!

@Beeroome 4 года назад

Sweet van. Good music. Laughing at the comments 🤣

@kinross24 3 года назад

Shouldnt have added the drawer fronts to the under bed boxes, although very nice, they are an unnecessary weight addition, that in all campers you’ll be trying to keep weight as low as possible.

@nicroams 3 года назад

This van has 1100kg payload which is the same as a LWB Sprinter. So you really don't need to worry about saving weight. Unless you aim to lower your MPG but we value a homely look over having belongings on show 🤗

@victoriamoreno3850 4 года назад

amazing content! I am just starting to convert a ford transit and your content is so helpful

@AlohaMichaelDaly 3 года назад

Good job

@karoma5805 4 года назад

Such a good van build series-can't wait for the next one! :)

@shazzam532 4 года назад

Great video thank you. I also have an old Vivaro swb van,. Its already been converted but I want to change quite a bit. would you mind telling me what the spray paint is that you used inside the van around the windows please? Im also having problems hanging curtains between the cab and the back of the van due to the shape , I have only just come across your channel but is this something you have done successfully ? many thanks, sharon.

@shazzam532 4 года назад

@@nicroams Thanks for the reply. I am not very good at figuring out how to do stuff lol, so may wait to see what you do. I am so worried about drilling into the van . Its hard to see what im drilling in to as its carpet lined. Its brilliant what you are doing to your van I am beginning to wish I had brought a van and then converted it myself. Cheers..

@blueskies00 4 года назад

Hi everyone Sorry if my question doesnt sound exciting Just got a 06 gmc savanna denali. Love the van except...the bed is more like 2 captains chairs hooked together. Comfortable to sit in not.so much when flat. Dont think im the only one not happy about that non feature. Any thoughts of what i can.do wothout removing bed and putting used one in. Costly and frustrating, as I cant do it myself. Thanks everyone. Hope your days are going well.

@blueskies00 4 года назад

@@nicroams Hi there thanks for taking the time to reply, Lol....Better laugh than cry. Ive got a topper and doing the best i can. Some manufacturers havent checked out their work to make sure its functional and not just asthetically pleasing.

@adrianagalvao3723 4 года назад

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@buggsi 3 года назад

Thanks for the video, this is very similar to my vivaro plan! I've been trying to find a video showing the sofa bed end result, does one exist? If not, please post :) Have to agree with the others on the music choice...

@nicroams 3 года назад

Sadly not, this van is now sold and on adventures 🚐🌞. There is pics of it on the IG page of Greenearthlingbuilds which may be helpful.

@stevebeard9656 3 года назад

How high did you make the bed and also what size stainless screws did you use to hold the floor down

@romeowhiskey1146 4 года назад

Get rid of the music...ADDS nothing!

@bbbildhuu 4 года назад

You add nothing.

4 года назад

Buen vídeo gracias por la información.

@markhowells1231 3 года назад

Hi, great video, and pretty much exactly what we are trying to do in our Sprinter, could you tell me what size timber you used for the frame please? the link is broken.

@ianbate6716 3 года назад

Just wondering that myself?

@Ourwaytohealth 4 года назад

This video is 7 months old, when is the tour coming up?

@lacerte421 4 года назад

this is a great build, glad to see it all coming together.

@pabloescobud7085 28 дней назад

this is a different guy than the rest of the videos now right?

@nicroams 28 дней назад

Yes, pretty sure this video is now 7 years old 😊

@ryblife4616 4 года назад

You can use wood dust with wood glue and use it also as a filler than it gets almost the same color as your wood ;-) You will regret the use of Hot Glue sorry to say that, you have so many clamps why don´t use something better.

@melodypaz7247 Год назад

Good idea about mixing the project sawdust with wood glue to make matching wood filler!