I try not to breathe too deeply and I disregard the "buried alive" dreams.Wiley wrote:Damn I thought I had the highest bed here but you are the clear winnercf100mk5 wrote:I have a simple bed made from 2x4's and a sheet of plywood.Made the bed higher so I could fit in my shelving underneath so it is a bit snug and unfortunately I can't read in bed but it is comftorable.It all comes apart easily.Lived in my van for 4 months quite happily.
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Posted in double mode once, here it is in single mode..




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2003 Dodge/Cummins Quad cab
2006 Nissan X-terra MT
1985 LTD LX 5.0 HO
Plus wife's and kid's cars to take care of...
2003 Dodge/Cummins Quad cab
2006 Nissan X-terra MT
1985 LTD LX 5.0 HO
Plus wife's and kid's cars to take care of...
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Mark, that looks great.
I'd be inclined to use plywood rather than that pvc if you want to make a 'pull out" kitchenette. 3/4" cabinet grade ply for the side panels would
support 24" full extension drawer slides. I'm thinking one in the center as well so you would have two halves of a counter top side as wide as
the door opening will allow.
I'd be inclined to use plywood rather than that pvc if you want to make a 'pull out" kitchenette. 3/4" cabinet grade ply for the side panels would
support 24" full extension drawer slides. I'm thinking one in the center as well so you would have two halves of a counter top side as wide as
the door opening will allow.
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'05 Astro AWD, lifted, 6 liter, cammed, ported and programmed for fast.
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The pvc is a temporary prototype. I also work part time at a cabinet shop and will build a proper cabinet later. I got the van this summer and needed it to be a funtional camper imediately. However for someone that needs it easily removeable the pvc works great,super light,plenty strong,and corrals stuff in back. I am camping in it now! At Jenkinson resevoir,in Sly Park CA. First time wife and I have slept in it since we got the memory foam,WOW,what a difference warm and comfy. I will poast pics when I get home.
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This post was posted on another forum I frequent, and is what initially brought me to this site.
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A bit too snug for me. I'm fairly tall, so limited too. I do like what you have done though. =D>cf100mk5 wrote:I have a simple bed made from 2x4's and a sheet of plywood.Made the bed higher so I could fit in my shelving underneath so it is a bit snug and unfortunately I can't read in bed but it is comftorable.It all comes apart easily.Lived in my van for 4 months quite happily.
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Merry Christmas to all,
I am installing the rear bench seat during holidays into my 2003 AWD Astro.
I moved the mounting aft 1 5/8 inch so that i can fold the front seat into sofa bed with out hitting the cushion of rear bench seat.
I will post photos.
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I am installing the rear bench seat during holidays into my 2003 AWD Astro.
I moved the mounting aft 1 5/8 inch so that i can fold the front seat into sofa bed with out hitting the cushion of rear bench seat.
I will post photos.
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Got my Dodge caravan bench seats installed. Sofa bed, or cargo flat shelf, or people hauler.
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Great ideas on here! I'm selling a bench seat/bed that was built specifically for astro/safari's. If you're interested or have questions let me know.
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i copied arlons bed when i built mine and it works awesome. the whole thing hides behind my rear seat and is hinged on the top so that i can use it to store my tools/blankets/sleeping bags/food or whatever
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