Seats and hardware removed. Had to drop the gas tank to remove hardware securements
Used large piece of cardboard to make a template. Then used to template to draw onto the wood piece. We got large pieces of cardboard for free at Home Depot.
Once the wood piece fits the area. LVP plates were glued in place.
Once the LVP planks were dry. Flipped it over and trimmed off the excess LVP with a electric saw, following the wood base as a guide.
This extra piece of wood had to be attached with a piano hinge. Otherwise it would not have fit through the doors. And I wanted the extra floor coverage extended underneath the bed a little.
I customized my bed size to fit 2 people. And I purposely made the seat deeper because I wanted to be able to sit and cross my legs comfortably.
Working on the bed frame
There are 3 piano hinges. Two on the front, and one on the back. This allows the wood pieces to bend and move from "couch" mode to "bed" mode.
Working on the frame. Used 2x4
Made sure to add supports where there would be weight, and weak points in the wood.
Drawing tool used to make the cardboard templates. One person holds the cardboard piece, the other moves the tool along the wall curvature and mark the cardboard. Trim the cardboard until your happy with the piece. Eric Enjoys Earth on you tube also shows how to do this.
Home Depot will give you big pieces of cardboard for templates!
Used masking tape on the walls to mark where I want the wood pieces.
Making sure everything first together
Probably not level, but close enough!
Trying to get a feel of the space and where I want to put the fresh water vs gray water.
Everything had to be carefully considered. Height of the driver. What will be stored behind the seat. How to fit the fridge, jug, sink, burner, and gas tank.
Made a template with cardboard, then used that to mark the wood.
Used a Rivet nuts to secure headboard.
Bought a 6" full size foam mattress off Amazon. Used a turkey knife to cut the sizes I needed for the cushions.
I ordered the fabric online and had Betty L. help me with the upholstery of the cushions and curtains. She did a fantastic job!
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