EXPLORIST life Mobile Marine & Off-Grid Electrical | BUILDING A UNISTRUT CAMPER VAN BED PLATFORM @EXPLORISTlife | Uploaded April 2023 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
This video will teach you how to build an elevated bed module for a DIY camper van conversion with unistrut, a headboard, side shelves, and a custom mattress from Tochta.
In this van bed build, we decided to use unistrut for the van bed frame because it seemed easier than 80/20 and sturdier than wood. We are so happy with how this platform bed turned out because we can now fit our mountain bikes easily under the bed, and still have easy access to both our electrical enclosure and all our plumbing.
Thank you to Tochta for sponsoring this video! Check out the mattress we used here: shrsl.com/40i4w
➤Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store: shop.explorist.life
➤Shop Battle Born Batteries: http://battlebornbatteries.com?afmc=explorist_bb67
➤Binge the Transit Van Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
➤DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&t=1897s
➤DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams
➤How to Perform a Power Audit: youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=3
➤Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: youtube.com/watch?v=xuZg4NasCVw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=1
➤How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut-wire/
➤How to Strip Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=ca45dL2X4SM&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=10
➤How to Crimp Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=JmiX2XW48F8&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=9
➤How to Make MC4 Connectors: youtube.com/watch?v=YFAKK491wj0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=7
➤How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: youtube.com/watch?v=b2H8vpj8rQg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3
➤How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: youtube.com/watch?v=h8CHAVmpPFw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=8
➤How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-a-power-distribution-panel/
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Measuring
00:24 Cutting Unistrut
00:58 Gusset Plates for Bed Frame
01:33 Connect Gusset Plates to Unistrut
02:13 Install Bed Frame in Van
03:22 L Bracks for Headboard
03:33 Cut Square Tubing for Headboard
03:44 Gusset Plates for Headboard
04:14 Wood for Headboard
04:40 Wood Finishing And Threaded Inserts for Headboard
05:18 Headboard Final Assembly
06:05 Install Headboard In Van
06:15 Install Bed Slats
06:51 Side Shelves
07:38 Unbox and Install Mattress
08:49 Outro
This video will teach you how to build an elevated bed module for a DIY camper van conversion with unistrut, a headboard, side shelves, and a custom mattress from Tochta.
In this van bed build, we decided to use unistrut for the van bed frame because it seemed easier than 80/20 and sturdier than wood. We are so happy with how this platform bed turned out because we can now fit our mountain bikes easily under the bed, and still have easy access to both our electrical enclosure and all our plumbing.
Thank you to Tochta for sponsoring this video! Check out the mattress we used here: shrsl.com/40i4w
➤Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store: shop.explorist.life
➤Shop Battle Born Batteries: http://battlebornbatteries.com?afmc=explorist_bb67
➤Binge the Transit Van Build: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper:
➤DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&t=1897s
➤DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams
➤How to Perform a Power Audit: youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=3
➤Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: youtube.com/watch?v=xuZg4NasCVw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=1
➤How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut-wire/
➤How to Strip Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=ca45dL2X4SM&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=10
➤How to Crimp Wire: youtube.com/watch?v=JmiX2XW48F8&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=9
➤How to Make MC4 Connectors: youtube.com/watch?v=YFAKK491wj0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=7
➤How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: youtube.com/watch?v=b2H8vpj8rQg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3
➤How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: youtube.com/watch?v=h8CHAVmpPFw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=8
➤How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-a-power-distribution-panel/
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Measuring
00:24 Cutting Unistrut
00:58 Gusset Plates for Bed Frame
01:33 Connect Gusset Plates to Unistrut
02:13 Install Bed Frame in Van
03:22 L Bracks for Headboard
03:33 Cut Square Tubing for Headboard
03:44 Gusset Plates for Headboard
04:14 Wood for Headboard
04:40 Wood Finishing And Threaded Inserts for Headboard
05:18 Headboard Final Assembly
06:05 Install Headboard In Van
06:15 Install Bed Slats
06:51 Side Shelves
07:38 Unbox and Install Mattress
08:49 Outro
