Sofa/bed Design

[compassrose]

I'm getting to the point to where I'm almost afraid to post something for fear it will be taken the wrong way. But here goes. Please remove it if it is going to be a problem.

While reading and checking out links on a skoolie conversion FB page, I came across this. It is a method of how someone built a convertible sofa bed in their van/class B. It looks pretty easy. I think it is doable even if you are moderately handy. They are in the UK so prices are in pounds and a lot of the measurements are metric.

http://deepredmotorhome.com/bed.php

This build blog has some very good info that you may be able to modify to suit your needs. So you may want to check out some of the various things they have done.

A metric conversion chart I use:
http://www.metric-conversions.org/length/millimeters-to-inches.htm
The table on the site that you can either print out or save to your computer for those times when you can't be online or simply don't want to be online. You can display the table in fractions or decimals. Decimals are better if you are using a calculator to help lay out your floor plan.
http://www.metric-conversions.org/length/millimeters-to-inches-table.htm

 

[compassrose]

BTW, the company they bought a great deal of their stuff at is http://www.leisurelines.net/ and you can change the shopping cart to US dollars. So I'm assuming they ship to the US. Alternative is you can search online for a US supplier and possibly save a few $$ on shipping.

 

[VJG1977]

I'm getting to the point to where I'm almost afraid to post something for fear it will be taken the wrong way. But here goes. Please remove it if it is going to be a problem.

Please do not stop posting!  Remember, you can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time but you can not please all of the people all of the time.  This is a very diverse group of very independent people.

 

[highdesertranger]

well said VJG1977. and I couldn't agree more. keep posting compassrose. highdesertranger

 

[B and C]

What has been said before.  Keep on keepin on

 

[Jana]

There is an american guy with a video series who made a similar bed. I can't remember his name, but he was building a very classy van.

 

[ainley53]

CompassRose, great info and useful links. Thanks for posting it. The world is FULL of short sighted and narrow minded people. Don't waste your time worrying about them or apologising to them. It's a wasted effort. There are plenty of us that need and appreciate your input. Keep it up.

 

[LeeRevell]

Never be afraid to put up useful info.  Someone can use it.  That particular sofa-bed system will not work for me personally, but I like seeing other's ideas, and some van owner can use it.  That owner made what he needed.  Which is what van building is all about.  

 

[BradKW]

I came across this build before and remember thinking he had some nifty ideas. But looking at his bed...

...I also couldn't help but think this fellow has a much better back than I do! Sleeping on this would ruin me  lol.

I used to own a Select Comfort air bed system...I've been toying with the idea of how I could incorporate one into a futon-ish bed sofa. The memory settings for firmness could play an interesting part in its ability to adapt to a great sofa, and as far as beds go, its the most comfortable thing I've ever owned...

 

[accrete]

as others have stated....THX for the link, and while what any of us might share may only _fit_ for a few, it was a blessing to those it did.

I'd seen the big-red build site before. Very creative!
I think my wife would strangle me the second week or so out having to go tetris on the bed every day ; )

Thom