Camper Van Bed Platform

Whether it s for a months long trip or a weekend at the crag this diy sleeping platform will make your vanlife dreams come true thanks to a pullout design and room for storage.

Camper van bed platform. The platform bed legs are made of 1 thick russian birch plywood. What makes it ideal for conversion vans is the large storage area underneath the bedding which the platform provides. You will also need to carefully adapt all measurements to your own van or suv. The legs are really stiff.

Platform beds have one dedicated bed space that stays in a fixed position. 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. 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. The platform is built from several pre made wooden stats and fixed into place at the rear of the campervan. If something doesn t work for your situation simply tailor to suit your needs and preferences. Simple diy camper van bed ideas.

The platform is one of the most standard and practical bed designs for any type of campervan out there. Every van home is different and every van dweller has their own needs and preferences. We like this type of bed because it s always ready to go no assembly required. We call this area under the bed the garage platform bed in my current van.

For this diy you should be comfortable with a saw and a drill. 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.