Camper Van Bed Platform
If something doesn t work for your situation simply tailor to suit your needs and preferences.
Camper van bed platform. Platform beds have one dedicated bed space that stays in a fixed position. The cot can be used as a bed as well as a lounge type camp chair. We like this type of bed because it s always ready to go no assembly required. 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. 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. What makes it ideal for conversion vans is the large storage area underneath the bedding which the platform provides. For this diy you should be comfortable with a saw and a drill.
The platform is one of the most standard and practical bed designs for any type of campervan out there. The platform bed legs are made of 1 thick russian birch plywood. An easy peasy bed setup is a simple folding cot. Every van home is different and every van dweller has their own needs and preferences.
The legs are really stiff. You will also need to carefully adapt all measurements to your own van or suv. Use these ideas as a guide. Coleman makes a cot called converta folding cot.
Simple diy camper van bed ideas. We call this area under the bed the garage platform bed in my current van.