Homemade Roof Top Bed Van

I ve been putting off making this video for way too.

Homemade roof top bed van.

After researching the different year makes models of cargo vans we found that chevy had the best reviews. These campervan bed designs show creative and practical ideas for your van build. Rather than lay plywood across the roof cutout my bed would be supported by columns secured to the two rearmost pairs of pillars with the bottom of the platform. Ram promaster 159 inch wheel base high roof top.

This is the homemade hardshell rooftop tent that i built last year. Finally showing the finished product. Feb 7 2019 want to create a unique van build but don t know where to begin. There s a lot that goes into building a new roof on top of your cargo van so we ve broken down the build into a couple phases.

The idea was to make a frame cover it with 22 plywood anchor it the van with screws fill the voids rear corners with spray foam red cans that cost about 3 at a hardware or building supply store coat this with laminating resin fiberglass over the corners and edges of this structure first with 1 1 2oz fiberglass mat then over the entire structure with 10 oz. Whether you re looking for a permanent fixture or something with more flexible storage we ve got you covered with inspiration from the simple and practical to the unique. I do not plan on a roof air conditioner the van is already tall enough with the camper top. In this video 410 expeditions shows us project pytheas a homemade hard shell rooftop tent.

Want to create a unique van build but don t know where to begin. These campervan bed designs show creative and practical ideas for your van build. Whether you re looking for a permanent fixture or something with more flexible storage we ve got you covered with inspiration from the simple and practical to the unique. Building a rooftop carrier will not only save money but also result in a platform fitted precisely to your car or van.

Http bit ly getvanguide 10 more bed designs. And the ford. Get the van conversion guide. A rooftop carrier is a great way to carry along additional suitcases boxed up christmas presents or that cumbersome purchase from the big box store.

And while both the custom van and the diy van can accomplish the same goal. Consisting of just a bed and maybe some shelving. This blog post will be about how we got started.