Ikea Bed Question...

[Explorer]

I know that there’s been lots of posts about the ‘Hammarn’ IKEA sofa bed being used inside as a useful bed - does anyone know if it’ll fit a Transporter Shuttle?
I’m getting mine in a week and am beginning to accumulate bits and pieces.

I love the larger slide-out beds but I’ll need to leave a seat in (or a crate) for the dog To travel in so I don’t think that there would be enough room for one of those (6.1 SWB)

Thanks

 

[Paynewright]

If you look near the end of the Caffeine & Machine 1 of 2 thread there are some pics of one in a kombi which may help. The owner is cooking on top of his fridge (so you know which pics!).

The mattress with it is gutless so you’ll need a topper!

 

[Explorer]

Thanks for your reply. I thought I’d read all the threads with the bed in it but missed that one.
The reason I’m asking is that the Shuttle has lots of extra plastic trim, I think it might make it narrower. I just wondered if anyone was in the same position?

I will probably pick one up second hand meantime and save up for something else A little more substantial (my bf and I aren’t exactly lightweights ).

I’m keen on the U- shaped setups by Ply Guys.

I’ve also got an old IKEA memory foam mattress I’m planning on using .

 

[Paynewright]

We need a bed for occasional use (sounds a bit dodgy but isn’t!) and I had a good look at a slide pods set up last week end. 2/3 of the bed is supported by a 1” steel box frame and the final 1/3 on the back of the folded flat seats. This one had a simple pull out storage box rather than sink/cooker

I think I’m going to make a series of frames from CLS timber that bolt together, a plywood top then an ikea matress (cut into 3 for storage - they have a zip up cover so can be re-assembled inside the cover). I reckon < £200.

Ian

 

[Paynewright]

One thing about the Ikea bed is that it is 2m (ish) long so ends right where the second row of seats lock into the floor on a SWB van (hope you can see this in the C&M pics)

 

[Explorer]

I did see that... a little figuring out needed re. dog travel and camping.... It would be fine if it’s just the two of us but with the pooch, a little more travelling space needed. I could always just put him in his crate while driving and fold it away during the night..

I need something removable, perhaps I should take an evening class in joinery skills (or welding) . Could be a lot of fun.
Karen

 

[Paynewright]

The guy with the slide pod had taken out the single seat in the second row (2 and 1 kombi seats) to make more floor space. Also, the slidepod bed sits about 50cm off the floor (as will mine) so lots of space underneath.

 

[Paynewright]

I need to go on a sewing course to make the magnetic curtains!!

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Its brilliant and fits perfectly in the back of my Kombi.
You need to remove one of the bars to make it fit and it also does need a mattress topper.
When not in use I leave it behind my rear seats as it acts as a parcel shelf and hides anything in the back of the van.
I can't recommend this bed enough and for £99.00 its an absolute bargain. It's so good, it's fit for a Lord.

 

[Explorer]

Your pics look amazing , thanks - the problem is that when it’s folded down I won’t be able to have any of the rear seats in at all - I was kinda hoping to leave one in for the dog to travel on (or even my teenage daughter if she graces us with her presence ). Hmmm.

I know of some options (Kombi bed type) that unfold over the folded down rear seats..

 

[Lord Mfwic]

Your pics look amazing , thanks - the problem is that when it’s folded down I won’t be able to have any of the rear seats in at all - I was kinda hoping to leave one in for the dog to travel on (or even my teenage daughter if she graces us with her presence ). Hmmm.

I know of some options (Kombi bed type) that unfold over the folded down rear seats..

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Have a look at this thread. It's the Forty winks bed.

 

[The Bear78]

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I have bought this bed to go in our spare room at home knowing that it can also double as a bed for the back of my LWB Kombi. I too would prefer to leave the back seats in and am considering trying to mount the unfolded bed at a height that allows it to sit on the folded flat rear seats. One end of the bed has a fold down leg/bar that can be left up to make this possible but I am yet to see if it is a viable option.

 

[Explorer]

I know that it can unfold completely if you have a LWB without having to remove the seats. I managed to pick one up from Gumtree for a great price, that’ll be fine until I figure things out.

The ‘Forty Winks’ bed does look fab -very strong.

I get my 6.1 on Monday (yay! - excited!) so I’ll spend a little time with it - figuring out what I want from it as a multi use vehicle.

The Grenoside (I think) from the Ply Guys is a full width R&R that is high enough that it folds over the back seats and so would also allow me to leave the back seats in... but I really like the idea of a side, slide out sofa (lots of different suppliers).

First weekend away next weekend so I’ll get a better feeling for what I would prefer.
Karen

 

[Joolz]

Any more pics of the ikea bed fitted in a t6 and what’s the best way to fix to the floor.

 

[minicharli]

It doesn’t need fixing down if your wheel arches are carpeted then it should wedge between them and hold position. Having said that I think some do use bungee cords but not sure how

 

[Lord Mfwic]

It doesn’t need fixing down if your wheel arches are carpeted then it should wedge between them and hold position. Having said that I think some do use bungee cords but not sure how

That is true but I store stuff under mine so feel better with it strapped to the lashing points in the back.

Any more pics of the ikea bed fitted in a t6 and what’s the best way to fix to the floor.

I'll post some pics in tomorrow, when I'm back in the van.

 

[Lord Mfwic]

As promised.

 

[R8N XX]

So can you use this bed in a LWB kombi whilst still using the rear seat as in normal position or do you have to fold the seat flat for this to work.

 

[The Bear78]

I'm not sure about length as the only pictures I have seen are in a SWB. Obviously folding the kombi seats won't gain any length but I'm sure they will be too high anyway without lifting the bed.

 

[russ_e]

If you want to leave the seats in then I'm sure you will need a Kombi bed SWB or LWB.

I purchased the Infinity Customs Slim one for about £220. Quite a few folks have had shall we say issues with deliveries and customer care but my bed came on time and intact.

This was the cheapest option I could find to allow me to keep in the seats and also store my bike inside the van.

115 kombi bed for t5 folded double

infinitycustoms.co.uk