Camper Van Bed – Phase 2

Oh Faithful Readers, you may remember I built a bed for my Chevy Express Cargo Van last July.  The bed was quite functional as a bed but not so much as a storage module.

Bed Unit Phase #1

Well that has been remedied.  The plywood piece under the mattress has been cut into 2 pieces lengthwise and each piece has been secured to the bed box with 3 door hinges.

 The Bed Box with Access Panels Closed

The idea is to have 2 storage areas under the sleeping area.

 Large Primary Storage Compartment

I intend to use this compartment for bulky items that are needed in camp but not used much when on the road.

Smaller Secondary Storage Compartment

I will probably use this smaller storage area for things the van might need like jumper cables, the tool box, the bungee cargo net and the like. No fluids though, I don’t want to find out something is leaking when it oozes out from under the bed.

  Phase #2 Complete

Obviously I still need to sand, stain and put a finish on the bed.  I’m also cutting 2 hand holds in each end to make removing the bed from the van easy for 2 people to manage.