Leveling bed for van

[legenddc]

I like the ceiling idea. What about inflatable airbags in the corners? Something like this? You could install an air compressor in the van. Might be helpful to have if you get a flat tire or need to run an air tool.

[kyokahn]

Ideally, level the van. If you must level the bed, I see two possible options that require no wrench:

- Vertical cam levers under the bed, with a knob to fix them in position

- wedges, each leg with a wedge shape cut off at the bottom, mounted on a rail. Then another wedge that slides over that rail, under the leg. no need for locking mechanism as long as the wedges run from the center of the bed towards the corners.

[treesner]

20 minutes ago, kyokahn said:

Ideally, level the van. If you must level the bed, I see two possible options that require no wrench:

- Vertical cam levers under the bed, with a knob to fix them in position

- wedges, each leg with a wedge shape cut off at the bottom, mounted on a rail. Then another wedge that slides over that rail, under the leg. no need for locking mechanism as long as the wedges run from the center of the bed towards the corners.

Good ideas, can you explain the vertical cam levers idea? 

[legenddc]

They make these - https://www.etrailer.com/Wheel-Chocks/Blaylock-Industries/EZ-JACK.html

Or I saw someone had an idea of using the trailer jacks to level the vehicle, but I think you could make it work for a mattress - https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-swing-back-trailer-jack-41005.html

 

[AceHoleInOne]

Maaaaaaaaan......get some blocks of 2x4 lumber and cut the fronts off to make a wedge so ya can drive up on them. That's what we did. Heck of a lot easier, throw a level on the floor to figure what side (s) need to come up.  

-Ace-

[kyokahn]

3 hours ago, treesner said:

Good ideas, can you explain the vertical cam levers idea? 

quick sketch - possibly the weirdest possible implementation, but might give you an idea. Friction should be more than enough, but any flat areas of the lever would have more hold. https://www.tinkercad.com/things/7zpsHovSXgH-grand-vihelmo-tumelo/editv2?sharecode=yO7-NaoERvJBEoCsFNXLAYSp0FsDioHF8ayfUPgTw_4=

[pkinneb]

2 hours ago, AceHoleInOne said:

Maaaaaaaaan......get some blocks of 2x4 lumber and cut the fronts off to make a wedge so ya can drive up on them. That's what we did. Heck of a lot easier, throw a level on the floor to figure what side (s) need to come up.  

-Ace-

this

[drzaius]

LInx blocks are light, they interlock  when stacked & store easily.

[mat60]

Amazon..$3475 or $2876 Prime.

[treesner]

11 hours ago, legenddc said:

They make these - https://www.etrailer.com/Wheel-Chocks/Blaylock-Industries/EZ-JACK.html

Or I saw someone had an idea of using the trailer jacks to level the vehicle, but I think you could make it work for a mattress - https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-swing-back-trailer-jack-41005.html

 

I’ve got those they don’t work on steep dirt hills, plus I usually only camp for a night or two before moving on. Just want to level my bed not my vehicle unless I’ll be there for awhile 

[mat60]

Is to bad you couldn't have the threaded rod coming up from the front and rear of the bed like a race car jacking bolt.   After adjusting you could use some pipe insulation or plastic pipe on the posts so you don't get cut. You could use a drill on the wielded nuts to adjust quickly.

[Serhij]

I have a Full Size memory foam mattress topper from Costco. It fits perfectly in my VW Eurovan.

[BrazenArse]

I'm using three electric linear actuators, to manually level the bed with a remote control 

Would like to have an electric level to automatically level though 

[Coop]

Although I prefer Marriott, I can see where camping out (or in) might be exciting but, unless you park on a 30* or greater incline, why would you need a leveler? Maybe a different driver?