my name's taylor and this is my ford transit van build!

here's how i built a bed in my van using ikea's skorva beams!

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total cost: $65

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steel beams, $50:
i used 5 skorva steel beams from ikea. they’re telescoping, which is absolutely perfect to fit any width of the van and flex as you drive. BUT if you’re gonna buy these, ASK FOR THE BRACKETS WHEN YOU DO!!!!!! the beams are pretty useless without them and they’re not included unless you ask. oh and trying to get them shipped to you after the fact, nearly impossible. nearly.
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frame, $15:
to install the beams, we bolted 2x8s into each side of the van using the 4 factory made bolt holes. silly puddy came in super handy for marking where the holes should be to pre-drill them (thanks to @seven_osavage for the inspiration - your build is amazing!). we’ll also probably be adding two plusnuts on each side, just to be safe.

installing the steel beams:
we measured and evenly laid out the 5 brackets on the 2x8s and secured them with screws. i actually used the brackets upside down since it worked better for my build. finally, the beams just sit into each bracket and that’s it! throw on your mattress, bedding, and you’re good to go!

UPDATE: we cut pockets in the walls to help the mattress fit better and put a white 1 x 4 board across the front of the mattress to keep it from sliding forward.

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