I have been a busy beaver! Finally I was able to 'have a go' at building the bed. Starting with the bare bones, I put all my McGyver skills to the 'Construction' test! **Spoiler Alert** - Below you can see the finished article. Complete with the finalisation of added wheelarch finished carpet and a final layer of floor vinyl.![The Finished Bedframe (2).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSv6okUH4WqnKX3KBGNTHxUXsxbUB2EgbZSGmHn13CoZc/The%20Finished%20Bedframe%20(2).jpg) I was a bit sceptical at first as to how the wheelarches would turn out, but the 'four-way-stretch' van lining carpet was real easy to work with . . . . A bit of spray glue and apply! ![wheel arches covered (1).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYA4pBcmrJZBP2yC9QRsjEMGJjZm4cgFeLCxFFfLJpsXC/wheel%20arches%20covered%20(1).jpg)So long as it looks ok and is neat, then the job was done! The hardest part is to 'marry-up' the edges. ![wheel arches covered (2).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSCcwB1E3Emeiq9i8RFBUBLsQHS8mf3etHWoFR7V2EJfF/wheel%20arches%20covered%20(2).jpg)Next it was onto the bed! I planned for the most robust and strongest of designs, so as you can see, my joints ensured maximum strength and support for right angles.... Very forgiving! ![Angles joints and supports for the bed frame (2).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYSKzHRi4JNbZL1VrAs89pMnvw4XGoVPXkssHwafAwBXr/Angles%20joints%20and%20supports%20for%20the%20bed%20frame%20(2).jpg)As the van is a moving platform, each leg and support strut was secured to the floor. ![Angles joints and supports for the bed frame (3).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZrNmycoVePdWdvmjeXxJ9cELkn9aqzgZr4Zjvb8Hzbma/Angles%20joints%20and%20supports%20for%20the%20bed%20frame%20(3).jpg)The bed is 2 ft high, so there is plenty of room for services and equipment to be stowed underneath. ![Angles joints and supports for the bed frame (4).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQZyak9ZukZrd5dtG68KYSKvr9HMRyHABpJDY5QGWfT56/Angles%20joints%20and%20supports%20for%20the%20bed%20frame%20(4).jpg)Slats secured! ![Angles joints and supports for the bed frame (1).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXEskAdhBUiBntbqCkeGx8XpeFxmYiQt88AfsLodDMFvz/Angles%20joints%20and%20supports%20for%20the%20bed%20frame%20(1).jpg)The simplest of designs - I think?![bed slats secured.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdgqF25DDA2UA9UsA4ZyLvPZcXFUPrEvtpaMFDGmxpkqU/bed%20slats%20secured.jpg)Anyway, I spent all the next day admiring my constructive victory and it's lines.![finishing touches to the bed.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZeiFjuAkqrUrFNKrUPr9MKyEwEgjSKSwFKZwcu7h3ERy/finishing%20touches%20to%20the%20bed.jpg) ![The Finished Bedframe (1).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQNhYZunrQvP2WFBzgkhFhYae4aVfjDgG8xq7cnB61Ym8/The%20Finished%20Bedframe%20(1).jpg) The long and short of it? **If i can do it, even on my first attempt, no doubt anyone else can!** ![The Finished Bedframe (3).jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmS1xDBeBWXQdehgiUHnQexr1V87nD7iHjhmPGCYk6Vb5y/The%20Finished%20Bedframe%20(3).jpg)RAW materials, timber, brackets and screws, for this little project (the bed), cost around £60 GBP. Bargain! Now it's time for a road-trip proving exercise! ![PREPPER VETERANs VAN.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmV2x41635u56moimk7W3BH6XYNn9puU7VVw7q9tzYxnrQ/PREPPER%20VETERANs%20VAN.jpg) Van-build stages: [My Latest Brainwave & Project](https://steemit.com/blog/@preppervetuk/my-latest-brainwave-and-project) [Assessing The Task](https://steemit.com/blog/@preppervetuk/road-trip-van-conversion-assessing-the-task) [The Strip Out](https://steemit.com/blog/@preppervetuk/road-trip-van-conversion-the-strip-out) [Floor Preparation & Rust Treatment](https://steemit.com/blog/@preppervetuk/road-trip-van-conversion-floor-preparation-and-rust-treatment) [Hole Plugging & Lock mending](https://steemit.com/blog/@preppervetuk/road-trip-van-conversion-hole-plugging-and-lock-mending) [Finalising The Floor Foundations](https://steemit.com/blog/@preppervetuk/road-trip-van-conversion-finalising-the-floor-foundations) [The Insulation Begins](https://steemit.com/campervan/@preppervetuk/road-trip-van-conversion-insulation-begins) [Insulating The Floor](https://steemit.com/blog/@preppervetuk/road-trip-van-conversion-floor-insulation) [Wall Insulation](https://steemit.com/blog/@preppervetuk/road-trip-van-conversion-wall-insulation)