tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.comments2024-03-08T21:37:59.541-08:00Herbie's WorldChoose_Adventurehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06787718238629824589noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-21434228338754898472022-03-24T02:52:54.256-07:002022-03-24T02:52:54.256-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.daitonhabibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656124434748687215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-12768515951622683212021-11-11T06:00:41.282-08:002021-11-11T06:00:41.282-08:00Great build! Thanks for the info and insights.Great build! Thanks for the info and insights.HMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05461486966959140271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-14169945616445947792021-01-25T19:47:18.357-08:002021-01-25T19:47:18.357-08:00Yes. You can see from the photos that there's ...Yes. You can see from the photos that there's a fair amount of space in the cabinet on either side of the queen mattress.<br /><br />The limitation is that you can't change the width of the Ikea prefabbed doors, so you couldn't build any arbitrary-width cabinet, but I think there's room. You'd want to check the measurements of Ikea's current offerings to be sure, obviously.Choose_Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787718238629824589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-12293922677666515532021-01-25T17:29:21.649-08:002021-01-25T17:29:21.649-08:00Do you think this could be made In king size?Do you think this could be made In king size?jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01435099667207435600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-28929214694387402432020-04-02T05:23:32.345-07:002020-04-02T05:23:32.345-07:00Can i find plans for this build somewhere?
Can i find plans for this build somewhere?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709260375008478182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-43869692801894053822016-10-27T14:42:48.808-07:002016-10-27T14:42:48.808-07:00Did you ever get this working ?Did you ever get this working ?Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17271969498587451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-78195088531564257632016-10-14T21:33:01.954-07:002016-10-14T21:33:01.954-07:00Mike - Thanks for sharing your experience -- I'...Mike - Thanks for sharing your experience -- I'm thinking of buying a GTRV van up in Squamish and bringing it back to Seattle where I live and your story is very helpful. I'm trying to read up on what else I need to have prepared and I was wondering: <br />- did you need a bill of sale, and what about title/registration (or any other documentation)? <br />-How did you set up the "day" of canadian car insurance?<br />- was there any problem with it being "camperized" - i.e. do border folks give you trouble about it being a conversion van, despite the Safari adhering to all standards?<br />Thanks so much for considering my questions, <br />- benjiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947241749120549504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-54848129241940951962016-03-19T14:22:00.797-07:002016-03-19T14:22:00.797-07:00I thought of doing something similar, but am conce...I thought of doing something similar, but am concerned about the result of a rear end collision. How dangerous would that be? It looks pretty well-protected, but I’m still wondering about the risk.<br /><br />Many thanks. Janet Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645361065385918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-27133379468550369902015-09-10T10:52:18.051-07:002015-09-10T10:52:18.051-07:00It is so nice to see such careful treatment of som...It is so nice to see such careful treatment of something from Grandpa. I miss him so much everyday and this homage to his treatment of things makes me happy. Thank you for sharing that special gift.<br />KathyInspired Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049455568299092417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-57767524337872885662015-09-02T07:06:59.257-07:002015-09-02T07:06:59.257-07:00Hey Mike, you did a really nice job with that!
Yo...Hey Mike, you did a really nice job with that!<br /><br />You may find this interesting: A shoe box we make from scratch that has some additional functionality: http://www.americanshineco.com/shop-mens-shoeshine-supplies/complete-shoeshine-kitAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797028584983851309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-82896427092355037972015-06-23T09:29:05.323-07:002015-06-23T09:29:05.323-07:00This has come up a few times. Here's the last ...This has come up a few times. Here's the last answer I was able to give on the subject:<br /><br />The beefy double-shear hinges I have now are from a non-Reimo manufacturer. That supplier has asked me not to advertise where I bought them from, since he's not really in the business of selling parts. (And doesn't want to be inundated with requests to sell these.)<br /><br />The Reimo-made hinges (which match my originals, and are what GTRV uses, I believe), are made by (or for?) Reimo, in Germany, and thus far I've only found them for sale via German-market suppliers. They are quite expensive normally, although with the dollar being up right now versus the Euro, they aren't "as bad", though still quite spendy: <br /><br />Now with fixed links:<br />https://www.reimo.com/en/M29301-schlafdachscheren_fuer_reimo_schlafdaecher_paarweise/<br />https://www.reimo.com/en/29301-schlafdachschere_107_paar/<br /><br />Note that there are a couple of different versions, for different angles, and VW models.<br /><br />Hope that helps.Choose_Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787718238629824589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-78175542512033365372015-06-16T19:43:15.041-07:002015-06-16T19:43:15.041-07:00I am interested in the hinge manufacturer also. I...I am interested in the hinge manufacturer also. I have been digging around on the internet and cannot find it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033755790922017710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-31352424496296242122015-05-04T08:45:21.086-07:002015-05-04T08:45:21.086-07:00I did a fair amount of research before I departed ...I did a fair amount of research before I departed for that adventure. From everything I can tell, due to treaties and commonalities in standards, CMVSS and US FMVSS approvals are treated as equivalent.<br /><br />In my case, the van was manufactured in the USA, but as far as I know, even something like a Japanese-manufactured van for the Canadian market should have all the labeling needed for US equivalency.<br /><br />If you're concerned about it, you could try to arrange such a letter prior to trying to import, it certainly wouldn't hurt.<br /><br />The main thing is to know what's NEEDED. Like I said in my post, the first CPB agent I met with tried to tell me that I couldn't import the van to the USA because the speedometer measured in km/h! Get your HS-7 form, and at least look it over, even if you don't fill it out. You'll probably have to do a new form at import time, but at least you'll know which boxes to check. Trying to go through the "25 year rule" or other paths is supposed to be RADICALLY harder than just getting a vehicle that's actually compatible with the US market standards.Choose_Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787718238629824589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-58204570742194574192015-05-03T20:54:22.344-07:002015-05-03T20:54:22.344-07:00You *sure* that is right?
That you can just point ...You *sure* that is right?<br />That you can just point to the door jamb "manufactured in USA to CMVSS standards" stickers as well as the "Conforms to EPA" stickers and all is well? Don't you need a letter from the <br />Canadian manufacturer/importer stating that it complies with FMVSS as well?<br />Inquiring minds want to know..DBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07695268078574303413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-71654502428527326032015-04-24T09:17:35.646-07:002015-04-24T09:17:35.646-07:00Dwayne, your best bet is probably to get the same ...Dwayne, your best bet is probably to get the same swivel base from DiscountVanTruck.com and have someone fab up a new set of rails to replace the seat base.<br /><br />It would have to be a custom job for several reasons, not the least of which is that GM put a computer or two (Body Control Module, I think) under the driver's seat, so someone will have to do some careful work to make sure to miss that. <br /><br />The other consideration is the locking lever for the swivel - you may need to modify it to be accessible from your chair. I bent my lever slightly using a torch and a bending wrench, but a more pronounced bend may be needed, depending on your range of motion.Choose_Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787718238629824589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-53876282002936610142015-04-23T17:22:49.149-07:002015-04-23T17:22:49.149-07:00I know you said you had no commercial interest to ...I know you said you had no commercial interest to sell them I am curious about finding something exactly like that for my wheelchair capable Astro van its a 2000 and my chair would park right behind the front seatsit would be great to be able to spend it 180 degrees and just transferred to my chair and roll right to the any thoughts would be greatly appreciated I love my all wheel drive Astro and do not want to get a full size van720 244 8193Dwayne Pittsingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14006328658585649629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-25271602766788535172015-02-06T08:57:17.419-08:002015-02-06T08:57:17.419-08:00I think this cabinet bed is such a great idea, esp...I think this cabinet bed is such a great idea, especially for a guess room because you could totally use it as something else, but then when a guest comes you just open the closet and the bed comes down. My grandpa is in the process of building a cabin and he is interested in a bed like this. I hope that he will be able to find someone who can make a bed like this for his cabin. <a href="http://www.innovativesleep.ca/cabinet-beds" rel="nofollow"> http://www.innovativesleep.ca/cabinet-beds</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610771699389803263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-61931862509691941902015-01-19T05:58:38.075-08:002015-01-19T05:58:38.075-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Rudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873274076915313573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-20424344439861094162015-01-15T07:46:51.605-08:002015-01-15T07:46:51.605-08:00It looks like you found a great way to economize t...It looks like you found a great way to economize the space you have! I would never guess that there was a bed behind those doors from IKEA. It is impressive to me how creatively you installed everything, and it makes me want to improve my bed space. I think that I should put in some kind of storage, since I am low on space as well. <br /><a href="http://www.innovativesleep.ca/cabinet-beds" rel="nofollow"><br />http://www.innovativesleep.ca/cabinet-beds</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123032894382914463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-76576497611712718802014-11-15T07:12:51.082-08:002014-11-15T07:12:51.082-08:00Lucgal, it's hard to say. I'm definitely ...Lucgal, it's hard to say. I'm definitely no fine carpenter.<br /><br />My doors have worked out just fine. If I'm honest, they're open about 99% of the time, since my wife recently prefers to just leave the bed down all the time (Sure glad I build a Murphy bed that's down all the time!) :)<br /><br />The Ikea doors are mostly convenient if you don't have the skills and tools to make a raised panel door. The bad part is that you're locked into their fixed widths and heights. If the dimensions work for you, they're a bargain door. Even doubled up as "bifold" doors, which they were never designed to do, they're working out pretty well.<br /><br />If you're going to have custom framing done anyhow, you're probably better at least getting a quote on what having real cabinets and doors made.Choose_Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787718238629824589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-47103810173419170542014-11-06T19:24:33.205-08:002014-11-06T19:24:33.205-08:00Could you tell me where you bought these hinges?? ...Could you tell me where you bought these hinges?? Thanks!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629638755082603309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-79891719219709462182014-10-21T09:12:22.987-07:002014-10-21T09:12:22.987-07:00It turned out great, we use it all the time. Here...It turned out great, we use it all the time. Here's a pic of the wife enjoying it for some reading during our desert trip last spring:<br />http://i.imgur.com/KuhY6QD.jpg<br /><br /><br />I'm not sure what you mean about commercial interest. Lots of Astro folks have desired a swivel like mine, but the base-cost of the unit from DiscountVanTruck is a little high, so some people have scratch-built theirs instead of building the base adapters like I did. There are a lot of ways to skin that cat, but probably not enough demand to bother tooling up to mass produce anything.Choose_Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787718238629824589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-91506543347730878102014-10-20T20:16:46.898-07:002014-10-20T20:16:46.898-07:00How did this project ever turn out? Did you find t...How did this project ever turn out? Did you find that anybody had commercial interest in the swivel seat?Jeff and Kelly Haanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289671891677294190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-88808232106559654272013-12-04T16:47:26.456-08:002013-12-04T16:47:26.456-08:00Hi Herbie, great post! How are the bi-fold doors h...Hi Herbie, great post! How are the bi-fold doors holding up! I'm thinking of doing a similar idea with my closet, which has two 30-inch wide sliding doors. Since it requires reframing, I have asked a carpenter to do it. However, he thinks the doors would not last long because they are too tall and thin. Since its a clothes closet, the doors would be constantly in use. Is my carpenter right? Thanks!Lucgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11192059006324038866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906307.post-24828407691182579472013-08-25T19:21:17.874-07:002013-08-25T19:21:17.874-07:00Herbie - Thanks so much for being a pioneer with t...Herbie - Thanks so much for being a pioneer with this project. Your site was very helpful for my own build. The biggest difference on my build was that I didn't have room for the two end cabinets. Here is my build if you're interested:<br /><br /><a href="http://renosandoldhouses.blogspot.ca/2013/08/diy-ikea-murphy-bed.html" rel="nofollow">renosandoldhouses.blogspot.ca</a>Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202721885569187659noreply@blogger.com