Bed

I started building a pullout double bed in my room in Sheffield last week. I am taking inspiration from the Deep Red motorhome blog, http://www.deepredmotorhome.com/bed.php  and the Amazing Odyssey youtube channel, https://youtu.be/l_g6XLDA2i8

Basically it will span the width of the van with pullout sections that join in the middle. One side will be bigger and form a sofa, the other side will be just a bench.
The main timber I am using is 44x18mm softwood, I have bought 30m of this from Wickes. I am doing simple butt joints on the pullout sections using wood screws. I will try to do the 'sofa' first. Depth cut to 81cm, and width, standard double 137cm. The width is divided in 2 for the pullouts.

 This is the full closed size, you can see the longer wood in the centre braces the structure.

This is the fully pulled out size.
I repeat this process to make the other half. Now for the base. These slats will be on hinges at the back to access storage and will sit square on a frame which will be 35cm high. I do a different kind of wood joint on the verticals so that they will be less visible and detachable in situ. Wooden dowels, 6mm, but I find this requires a 5.5mm drill.

The back is not closed as it will attach to the van wall, and the wheel arch isin the way. The sides will be braced with ply, I plan to get some nice veneered stuff.

I haven't attached the hinges yet, but it all seems to sit and slide well.

Tbc