Between measuring twice/cutting once and multiple versions of drawings and revisions, we successfully installed the steel platform for our bed in a little under 3 hours this afternoon. Step 1 : Insert legs into base plates and attach base plates (with LOTS of washers) into d-ring holes in the floor. A few moments of doubt when it turned out the original bolts were very tight in their fittings. Patience paid off an they went in fairly easily Step 2 : Attach side rails into the sides of the van using the hole that used to attach the rear seat to the side of the van. This one was a bit tricky as the bolt needed to be fished inside the channel and then tightened in the c-channel gap. A few washers helped to push the bolt head into proper positions Step 3: Attach legs to top of platform. 16 bolts later this was done. The b-line system is awesome. It consists of c-channels that you join together with fittings using spring nuts and bolts. Once we realized the bolts were rounded on one edge for easy turning this went along quickly. Step 4: Attach front and rear rails. Again, just inserting nuts into the channel and tightening bolts Step 5: Attach center support. Done Step 6: Attach cabinet brackets. This was premature but we wanted to see where the holes would hit the cabinets to avoid drawer slides Up Next: Creating a Foundation for the Bed
12 Comments
Peter
8/7/2016 08:18:12 pm
Where did you find the metal for the bed frame? I want to do this. It looks great
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Stacy
1/19/2017 09:46:07 pm
Wondering the same thing! Please tell us 😍!
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KMS
1/20/2017 01:22:44 pm
Manufacturer is Unistrut. We go ours from Graybar because we could pick it up locally and save on shipping
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Stacy
1/20/2017 04:52:07 pm
Thank you so much!
Bart
3/26/2017 01:30:55 pm
Hello,
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KMS
3/26/2017 01:51:01 pm
The channel post is B22-120GLV - 1-5/8" x 1/5/8". Cooper B-line because we couldn't find unistrut locally. Post base is P2941 - 6 x 4. If you leave an email, I'm happy to chat directly
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Bart
3/26/2017 02:12:49 pm
Thank you very much for such a quick reply!
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Brian Park
10/26/2017 08:50:04 pm
I'd love to know how you finished with cabinets and bed frame.
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pascal DESCOUARD
9/19/2019 05:40:12 am
le nom de l'entreprise qui fourni ce materiel de fixation ?????
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KMS
9/30/2019 09:19:52 pm
Unistrut 5/8"
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Leo Liu
5/21/2020 10:20:15 pm
I love this steel frame you designed. Could you give me the list of Mfg Part # ? I just got 2019 sprinter, having such plan for a long time.
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Karen Stier
5/28/2020 02:37:53 pm
1-5/8 Channel -wall rails* B22GALV10.
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AuthorWe're a Connecticut couple that retired early so we can see our kids, grandkids and the world. We purchased a 2015 144" High Roof Sprinter Passenger Van and we're converting it ourselves into a camper. Archives
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