Simple Campervan Fold Out Bed - DIY Camper Conversion 

Great job & design! One tip I learned, I would like to share, though: When using a circle saw bit, especially if you wish for a smoother result on the surface, start your pilot hole, then stop before the teeth touch the surface and put your drill into Reverse for the first millimeter or so. This creates a smooth indent score line and prevents splinters. This method is essential if your are cutting a hole into any laminate or melamine or solid surface ("Corian") or epoxied surface.

Hi Dave. Great to see an old-school craftsman at work. I have a VW T6 with a rock and roll bed which is just not comfortable. So, I am going to take it out and build something like yours. Just subscribed and will having a look at all your videos. Thanks. Jim

My husband recommended your Baking on a Budget videos, because he does 99% of the cooking and thought you're a good teacher for a beginner like me. He was right, I really enjoy your videos (even if I haven't started baking yet!). My usual RU-vid viewing is restoration and building furniture so I was well stoked to find you make these videos too! Thanks Dave, love your stuff. I'll keep watching as long as you keep creating :)

brilliant video doing m,y first camper so massively helpful thank you :)

I don’t have a van, I have a small trailer. I’m looking to change the bed/seating arrangement so that I can swap between multiple configurations/orientations and none of what you’ve done will work for my project whatsoever.HOWEVER, I’ve watched the entire video and will be likely watching all your videos now, regardless of subject matter because (and I’m sorry if the reference isn’t familiar) you are the “Bob Ross of building” and just following along to your narration is extremely relaxing 😂. It’s just peaceful and serine and all around nice. Thank you.

Great craftsmanship! You made the flip bed look easy. I prefer the flip to the slid the slide out bed

Dave, my partner and I love watching your videos. We have recently bought a vivaro Combi and are in the process of converting it. You have inspired pretty much every part of our build and your advice has been invaluable. I was really excited to see that you are fitting an L seating area/ bed 😁 this is what we planned to do and now you have shown us how... Thanks so much for all your hints and tips, we really look forward to your videos 😁❤️

Great videos, I've been binge watching them more than Netflix. Gtreat work and good commentary throughout. I'm just along the road from you "well almost" in county Durham and have just bought a 2005 VWT5 to start my conversion. Your video's are a great help.Thanks!

Brilliant video again dave, can't wait to get cracking on my van, just waiting for day 5 video of your newer vivaro

Yes, I do love you fold out bed and I an not a woodworker/carpenter like you are, but your build did make we wonder if the legs you use at night for bed legs if they could adapted and designed to use as arm rests during the day? I have a ruff idea for a fold/slid out in to the inside a shower/bathroom, mudroom, a place to wash clothing. That would have multiple drain options. I want to build out a box truck so I want to design it we can use the box truck when necessary as a box truck.

That place reminds me my time In Plymouth! Nice job!

Love your work dave. I think would be easier to make up bed if you could slide the legs out of the seat or side unit . Another option might be fix a slim board on unit the bed fold would land on .. Thanks for all your videos

Watched your vivaro fit out and I was going to change my plans to a rock and roll bed then I found this post this was my first idea but with a slated bed Going with a folding bed instead A brilliant idea

Your videos are just superb! A true inspiration for our upcoming conversion on a Renault trafic! 👌😀

ive literally just bought a 18 plate lwb vivaro sport and this has given me some inspiration as to how i can do the inside, thanks for uploading, your conversion looks stunning, we'll be their soon, cant wait

Brilliant video dave,a great help to us 👏👏

Interesting video Dave. I think this type of bed is much more versatile than the rock and roll bed you had in your vivaro and I should imagine a lot cheaper! I've just put a pull out slat type bed in mine and you have to be really careful that everything's lined up properly or it just jams up, wished I'd done one like this now!

Well done that was very clever

i subscribed and gave you a big thumbs up! smashing build!!!!!

I love your innovative mind 😊

I personally prefer this type of seating/bed.

Absolutely brilliant.

Hi Dave - love the bed and thanks for these great videos, they have been a source of inspiration! I am designing something very similar for my van conversion. I previously built a pull-out style bed in my last van but I found it was rather clunky, the piano-hinge style bed seems an awful lot simpler and easier to build. What specification of plywood would you recommend? There would be two people living in the van, so my biggest concern is that the hinge becomes over loaded and the screws tear the ply. Thanks!

Thanks Dave

nice dave keep them coming

Very nice

Great job, although I didn't like the detachable idea as there are many ways to avoid them. Keep it up 🙏

Nice bed but I would have put a couple of legs on the extension where the piano hinge is as well. It must be under a lot of strain in the middle, as it's only supported by the piano hinge.

Dave, your fold-out bed/sofa is such a space-saver - so important in a build like this. Did you draw any specs or list of materials, as I want to get a long wheelbase Trafic/Vivaro too (and I don't want to have to reinvent the wheel)? Thanks again for such a useful video!

How did you carpet the walls? Is there another video on it? Great work

I love this design. I'm buying my van in a few months 🤞🏻 but I'm going to need this lovely L-shape going the dull width of the van, as it's me and two children. I just can't work out the best way to do it; moving slats or flip top. I would normally just have two sides and make it a U-shape but the seat widths would not be wide enough to lounge on so nice deep L-shape feels the way to go. Any recommendations? I've been trying to find a carpenter to help me but no-one wants to help. So frustrating.

DO YOU HAVE A VIDEO FOR PUTTING THE MATERIAL ON THE FOAM FOR THE BED/SEATING OR HOW YOU WENT ABOUT IT ?

I just found this video and what a great idea. Do you not need some support the other end where the hinge is? Would have though it would bend the hinge or screws

Hi Dave, just come across your videos 👍🏻 I’m changing the bed layout in my camper and I need some new foam and covers, could you tell me where you got yours from please? I’m a Northumberland lad so not too far from you maybe 😉 cheers Ernie

Great video, I’m planning on using this on my van build. I was wondering if you are using 12mm or 18mm plywood? I am also wondering if the piano hinges are strong enough to take the weight of 2 (light) adults? I see that there’s nothing else supporting the hinge joint in the middle of the ply.

Hi Dave about to have somebody make this bed for me!! So excited! Love your videos. Where did you get the foam from for the cushions?

Hi Dave just copying your design. You mentioned the thickness of the medium density foam could you tell me the thickness of the thicker foam and who made your cushion covers thanks. Really informative thanks

Nice video very informative, where can I get this foam to make a bed?

Thanks Dave been planning today could you tell me height from floor you built your frame and what size timber is 3x2 about right and was thinking 11mm ply am I on the right track. Sorry for all the questions thanks.

Can u please tell me where you got those trap nut for the 8 MM bolts. And what they’re called. Thanks.

I'm getting confused is this vivaro build number 1 or what? It looks a lot like it.

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For the same money you can buy a rock n roll bed, which is much more versatile. 1 second to the bed mode, 5 seconds back to sofa. Forward facing seat, with seatbelt in required. My van can carry 4 like a car.

That’s a lot of effort to do twice a day so you can sleep looks good but not for me

Your Camera Work makes me feel like I am on a roller coaster! Goodbye!