Camper Van Bed Platform

What makes it ideal for conversion vans is the large storage area underneath the bedding which the platform provides.

Camper van bed platform.

An easy peasy bed setup is a simple folding cot. Simple diy camper van bed ideas. We call this area under the bed the garage platform bed in my current van. The legs are really stiff.

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. Every van home is different and every van dweller has their own needs and preferences. If something doesn t work for your situation simply tailor to suit your needs and preferences. The platform bed legs are made of 1 thick russian birch plywood.

Use these ideas as a guide. Coleman makes a cot called converta folding cot. For this diy you should be comfortable with a saw and a drill. The platform is built from several pre made wooden stats and fixed into place at the rear of the campervan.

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. 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. The platform bed is probably one of the most standard bed designs around and the design we chose for our van build. You will also need to carefully adapt all measurements to your own van or suv.

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.