Building a Platform Bed Frame w/ Hinged Storage Access | 2021 Ford Transit Van Build Ep 21

In the 21st video in our van build series, we built our platform bed! We decided to go with a fixed bed and installed 2 sets of 48" piano hinges so that we would be able to access our garage storage from inside the van.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro & plans for framing
3:04 - Build frame
8:08 - Extend platform to back doors
10:06 - First test fit
10:59 - Build platform
13:45 - Piano hinge install & test fit #2
15:13 - Drill ventilation holes
18:00 - Final results & outro

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-- VAN BUILD COMPONENTS --
IN THIS VIDEO
48" hinges: https://amzn.to/3xz4DIJ

ELECTRICAL
12V 3-way dimmer switch: https://amzn.to/3I2Y7w9
12V 3-way on/off switch: https://amzn.to/3GWL4eF
On/off triple switch faceplate: https://amzn.to/3H2Z0na
Reading lights: https://amzn.to/3v4NB2k
120V outlets: https://amzn.to/3v3phhu
120V GFCI outlets: https://amzn.to/38tP1M6
12V outlet socket: https://amzn.to/374YoBH
12V outlet insert: https://amzn.to/3LRVGhz
Spade Connectors: https://amzn.to/3f7nmRk
Lever Nuts: https://amzn.to/3HSigob
Shore power inlet: https://amzn.to/34fAzFB
8/3 AWG Triplex Wire 6ft (shore power inlet): https://amzn.to/3qYW1q5
Renogy 200W 12V solar panels: https://www.renogy.com/200-watt-12-volt-monocrystalline-solar-panel/
WFCO Distribution Center: https://amzn.to/330IVR7
12/2 AWG Duplex Wire (200 ft for 12V outlets): https://amzn.to/3n9c9E4
12/3 AWG Triplex Wire (100 ft for 120V outlets): https://amzn.to/3HTn8d1
2/0 AWG red cable (for BIM): https://amzn.to/36qrk6y

TOOLS
DeWalt Jig Saw: https://amzn.to/3sFaHLA
Angle Grinder: https://amzn.to/3LxZmFO
DeWalt Brad Nailer Kit: https://amzn.to/35Qtmg8
DeWalt Impact Driver + Hammer Drill Combo Kit: https://amzn.to/3KDvqXQ

HEADLINER SHELF
Headliner fabric: https://amzn.to/3LBP2fd
Angled aluminum bar: https://amzn.to/376emv0

FLOOR
Minicell Foam Floor Insulation: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143658738772
Wood filler: https://amzn.to/3tsLI0l
Automotive Door Rubber Seal Trim, 20 ft (bunk windows) - https://amzn.to/3GBcJkR
QuietWarmth 120V heated floor mat: https://amzn.to/3IniHa3
QuietWalk Underlayment: https://amzn.to/3Jt9MoP
QuietWarmth Floor Sensor: https://amzn.to/3wm85FW
QuietWarmth Thermostat: https://amzn.to/3ihHge2

CEILING
Ceiling planks: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Design-Innovations-3-5-in-x-8-ft-Natural-Pine-Tongue-and-Groove-Wall-Plank-Coverage-Area-14-sq-ft/999967079
Puck lights (four 4-packs): https://amzn.to/3zEycrz
Wood Conditioner: https://amzn.to/368xW9r
Wood Stain: https://amzn.to/3CDaUDH

EXTERIOR
Roof Rack: https://flatlinevanco.com/products/low-pro-roof-rack-transit-148-high-roof-extended?_pos=3&_sid=f87b253c4&_ss=r
Front Fairing: https://flatlinevanco.com/products/transit-low-pro-front-fairing?_pos=2&_sid=3de919dba&_ss=r
Side Ladder: https://flatlinevanco.com/products/transit-side-ladder-high-roof?_pos=4&_sid=f87b253c4&_ss=r
Propane tank (12.2 gallon): https://amzn.to/32jc2Pq

CLIMATE CONTROL
CR Laurence VW1033 bunk windows: https://amzn.to/3rYqDde
Kilmat (2 boxes of 36 sq ft): https://amzn.to/3CbG8jI
MaxxFan Deluxe with Remote: https://amzn.to/3Ca7w1d
3M Thinsulate (60 in x 70 ft): https://amzn.to/3ymvGFM
Fiskars Shears: https://amzn.to/31T6lXG
3M High Strength 90 Adhesive (3-4 cans): https://amzn.to/3yqQJac
Dometic RTX 2000 A/C: https://www.vanlifeoutfitters.com/store/dometic-coolair-2000-rtx-12-volt-air-conditioner/

FRAMING
Rivet Nuts (M6, 150 pcs): https://amzn.to/331PwL6
WETOLS Rivet Nut Tool: https://amzn.to/3r1HbiD
M6-1.0 x 35mm flat head screws: https://amzn.to/34unA2N
Low-E Reflective Foam Core Insulation (60" x 40'): https://www.ebay.com/itm/132071677926

KITCHEN
Dometic CFX-75DZW Dual Fridge/Freezer: https://amzn.to/330Ifv3

- CAMERA GEAR -
GoPro HERO 9 - https://amzn.to/3qgMHPC
Joby GripTight ONE GP Stand (iPhone) - https://amzn.to/3lAOMB5​
Canon EOS M50 w/ EF-M 15-45mm IS STM Kit Lens - https://amzn.to/32G1aqY​
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