Homemade Roof Top Bed Van

This blog post will be about how we got started.

Homemade roof top bed van.

This is the homemade hardshell rooftop tent that i built last year. I ve been putting off making this video for way too. Consisting of just a bed and maybe some shelving. I do not plan on a roof air conditioner the van is already tall enough with the camper top.

After researching the different year makes models of cargo vans we found that chevy had the best reviews. And the ford. My idea is to build a raised platform bed with storage underneath in the back of the van. 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. Feb 7 2019 want to create a unique van build but don t know where to begin. Building a rooftop carrier will not only save money but also result in a platform fitted precisely to your car or van. Ram promaster 159 inch wheel base high roof top.

Get the van conversion guide. 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. 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. Want to create a unique van build but don t know where to begin.

In this video 410 expeditions shows us project pytheas a homemade hard shell rooftop tent. Finally showing the finished product. 410 expeditions started by contracting a local fabricator to pre cut and bend aluminum for both the top and bottom of the tent then he got a friend to weld the hinges and gas springs onto the tent. Http bit ly getvanguide 10 more bed designs.

Https youtu be ewmpsiat6ta here are 10 bed designs for you to consider for you. And while both the custom van and the diy van can accomplish the same goal. 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.