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How to Build a Single Bed Platform for a 2007 Honda CR-V

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In this video, I show how I created a simple bed platform with minimal supplies and building skills.

The main bed platform is made from a piece of project panel wood: 72" x 24" x 3/4"
➡️ https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-3-4-i...

The support legs are all made from 2x4 pieces of lumber.
4 - legs for the back and middle of the platform: 12.75" long
2 - legs for the front of the platform: 21" long

➡️ hinges: National Hardware 3" Surface-Mount Hinges: https://amzn.to/3yvxAZa
➡️ drop pins (hex bolts): two options
https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-20-x-3...
https://cshardware.com/16-bb1420080-05

➡️ My Full Honda CR-V Camper Gear List: https://www.iheartpacificnorthwest.co...
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20 Comments

@iheartpacificnorthwest Creator 2 years ago (edited) Pinned

SPECS FOR THE MATERIALS:

The main bed platform is made from a piece of project panel wood: 72" x 24" x 3/4"
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-3-4-in-x-24-in-x-6-ft-Actual-0-62-in-x-23-25-in-x-6-ft-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Board/1000894696

The support legs are all made from 2x4 pieces of lumber.
6 - legs for the back and middle of the platform: 12.75" long
2 - legs for the front of the platform: 21" long

hinges: National Hardware 3" Surface-Mount Hinges: https://amzn.to/3yvxAZa

drop pins (hex bolts): two options – 1) https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-4-20-x-3-15-Steel-Bronze-Coarse-Thread-Joint-Connector-Bolts-6-pcs/700132047
2) https://cshardware.com/16-bb1420080-05

@SallyDitzel01 11 months ago

At last!! An easy non complicated single bed platform that’s useable in so many different cars. Well done defo going to utilise this idea in my car camping.

@dee-jae9989 3 months ago

I love the practicality and simplicity of

@redwolfmoon2495 2 years ago

After watching this video 1000 times and a few trips to Home Depot, I finally made this platform for my 08 CRV!! I’m going to be doing a “van life” conversion for my car and this is going to be my platform full time! Worked out great and easy to follow. I had a bit of a hard time finding a drill bit big enough for my drop pins so in the end I just used long, thick wood screws as the drop pins, will be searching for a sturdier drop pin in the meanwhile.

@flower1102 2 years ago

I also drive a HONDA CRV for solo car camping. I have used this way to camp in Taiwan for one year. And I enjoy it very much. Coincidentally, I also use the same DIY method as you to set up a single bed. I like your shared video very much.❤

@YesClearly 2 years ago

I also have a CRV that I have camped in. I like your bed platform better than mind. I just cut the board in half rather than thirds, and it doesn't really fold like I thought it would while in the car ... too high. Also I like your drop pin approach. My 2013 CRV that I camped in was totaled a few months back and yesterday I bought a 2014 CRV (like a reincarnation), and plan to dust off the camping gear in a few months and try it out again. Thank you for your helpful video!

@mideomarukanamoto 2 years ago

Awesome video with incredibly informative narration and enhanced by beautiful music, very exciting tutorial.

@TerminusVox 3 months ago (edited)

Superior succinct summation! Thanks!

@LJ-DBO 6 months ago

Will be building this very soon ☺️ I've been looking at videos for weeks for the best one that fits my knowledge capacity and by far this is the most simplest and easiest one. The measurements you provided and the links make it to where anyone can do it you just need to put your mind to it. I'm no Bob the builder but I'm an innovator like no other, I like to do things on my own and not pay that extra fee if I can do it 👌🏽😊

@cathlineholub2796 2 years ago

Thank you so much !!
Happy travels

@estherstephens1858 1 year ago

Don’t mind me. I’m just watching a few of your videos because a more recent video of yours came up on my feed today. 😊😊. Simplicity at its best. Beautiful and functional. Thank you for sharing.

@malachyohara 3 months ago

love this video ,watched it several times and can't wait to make the bed,rather i'll ever get a chance
to use is another thing,but thanks for making it so simple

@olgaguer6443 9 months ago

It would be helpful to see getting in and out - loaded and unloaded.
Thank you for the video!

@RobertBernard-x7p 1 year ago

Simple and brilliant!

@eridulife 1 year ago

Simplicity at its best :)

@Johnny03ArmorOfGod 1 year ago

Not bad cool lady can build anything

@billymacmillan6889 1 year ago

Excellent, well done.

@jarettgustafson3611 5 months ago

Subscribing because of this video I'll be giving a shot next weekend to plan for my upcoming trip thank you!!

@VAltoFH 2 years ago

Thanks!!

@blkrazorback1970 8 months ago

Wow that was great build. I love your idea. The prices i have seen to order one is beyond ridiculous. It amazes me how much people charge cut wood add legs and add hinges $700-$1000.