For a brief introduction to my project, see my post from Sept, 2022 about my initial design objectives. https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com...usaforum.com/threads/sprinter-irontent-transit-new-irontent.91804/#post-1236145
While researching this build, I happened on @gregoryx excellent build thread, and his implementation of an electric lift bed. Since we are building on a regular (long) length medium roof Transit, maximizing the utility of the garage space is an important aspect of our build. The ability to have a low (about 24 inches) bed for easy entry/exit, and preserve the ability to carry tall cargo as needed, made his solution a good fit for us.
I used the same lift mechanism from FIRGELLI E-Desk - Four Leg Standing Desk Lift FIRGELLI E-Desk - Four Leg Standing Desk Lift
With the lift solved, I moved on to how to construct the actual bed base. I was considering using slats as several others have done (purchased or fabricated), but saw @rangerrobin bed solution using a Glideaway adjustable bed base. About the time I was looking to purchase one, Glideaway and Rize (another maker of bed bases) merged to become Rizehome. As a result, they significantly reduced the prices, and I purchased one for about the same price or less than the aluminum would cost for a stationary base. Products
They still have some deals advertised on their web site.
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While researching this build, I happened on @gregoryx excellent build thread, and his implementation of an electric lift bed. Since we are building on a regular (long) length medium roof Transit, maximizing the utility of the garage space is an important aspect of our build. The ability to have a low (about 24 inches) bed for easy entry/exit, and preserve the ability to carry tall cargo as needed, made his solution a good fit for us.
I used the same lift mechanism from FIRGELLI E-Desk - Four Leg Standing Desk Lift FIRGELLI E-Desk - Four Leg Standing Desk Lift
With the lift solved, I moved on to how to construct the actual bed base. I was considering using slats as several others have done (purchased or fabricated), but saw @rangerrobin bed solution using a Glideaway adjustable bed base. About the time I was looking to purchase one, Glideaway and Rize (another maker of bed bases) merged to become Rizehome. As a result, they significantly reduced the prices, and I purchased one for about the same price or less than the aluminum would cost for a stationary base. Products
They still have some deals advertised on their web site.
