Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Want to sleep sideways in your van _without_ using flares? I built custom wall panels that extend into the window bays to get over 6 feet of bed width. In this video, I’ll show you how I built them, why they work, and how they compare to flare installs. A smart, stealthy solution for maximizing space in any van build.
Van build consulting available at mosermakes.com/consulting
Some of my favorite tools used along the way:
Scribe: amzn.to/4cpd6AU
Tape Measure: amzn.to/4jaZHhG
Pica Pencil: amzn.to/3RzwuRT
Tracksaw: amzn.to/3G9cqmM]
(the above links are affiliate links and making purchases through them helps make these videos possible! thanks for your support!)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Why build bump outs
02:04 Measuring widths
03:47 Getting extra width
05:05 Comparison to flares
07:19 Wall panel design
11:22 Step by step build
#VanLife #DIYCamper #FordTransitConversion
Want to sleep sideways in your van _without_ using flares? I built custom wall panels that extend into the window bays to get over 6 feet of bed width. In this video, I’ll show you how I built them, why they work, and how they compare to flare installs. A smart, stealthy solution for maximizing space in any van build.
Van build consulting available at mosermakes.com/consulting
Some of my favorite tools used along the way:
Scribe: amzn.to/4cpd6AU
Tape Measure: amzn.to/4jaZHhG
Pica Pencil: amzn.to/3RzwuRT
Tracksaw: amzn.to/3G9cqmM]
(the above links are affiliate links and making purchases through them helps make these videos possible! thanks for your support!)
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Why build bump outs
02:04 Measuring widths
03:47 Getting extra width
05:05 Comparison to flares
07:19 Wall panel design
11:22 Step by step build
#VanLife #DIYCamper #FordTransitConversion
