Bed lifts and bed systems
Electric elevator beds for a tall garage or dining area by day.
Illustration, AI-widened from our photoThe biggest thing in your van
The bed is the biggest thing in any van, so its height and direction shape everything else. We build electric bed lifts, fixed bed platforms, bed frames integrated into flares, and pull-out slides and trays for the garage underneath. For fixed platforms we have used Flatline Van Co bed systems, White Top Adventures platforms and Tec Vanlife bed panels.
An electric elevator bed rides up its tracks during the day, opening a tall garage for bikes or a lounge, and comes down at night. Systems people compare include the Tec Vanlife elevator bed made for Sprinter, Transit and ProMaster, and the Happijac lift from Lippert, which mounts to strong wall structure.
Side elevation of a high-roof van. The bed rides up its tracks to open a tall garage or dining area during the day and comes down to sleep.
- 1Vertical tracks fastened to structure
- 2Bed frame, raised day position
- 3Bed frame, lowered night position
- 4Motor and limit switches with manual release
Common bed options
| Option | How it works | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Electric elevator bed (e.g. Tec Vanlife) | Motorized tracks raise and lower the bed | Manual release for power failures |
| Happijac (Lippert) bed lift | Chain-driven lift on vertical wall rails | Needs strong wall structure |
| Fixed bed platform (Flatline, White Top, Tec Vanlife) | Bed at one set height over a garage | Simple, strong, nothing to wire |
| Sideways bed with flares | Bed runs across the van into the flares | Frees van length |
| Pull-out slides and trays | Garage storage that slides out the back | Easy access to heavy gear |
How we do it
Measure
Ceiling height, garage needs, bike heights and wall structure.
Structure
Tracks or frames fastened to the van's structure.
Build
Bed frame, motors and limit switches, or platform and slides.
Wire
Fused 12V circuit with a manual override for lifts.
Test
Load, travel limits and safe stopping checked.
What to know before you buy
Measure your bikes
Raised bed height has to clear your tallest bike or gear.
Pinch points
Lifts need limit switches and care around hands and gear.
Secure for driving
The bed must be locked or stowed per the maker's instructions.
Power use
Lifts only draw power while moving.
Questions about bed lifts
How much power does a bed lift use?
Only while it moves, typically under a minute at a time.
Can you add a lift to my existing build?
Often, depending on how the walls are built. Send us photos and give us a call. It might be a big project.
Can the bed go into my flares?
Yes. We build bed frames that integrate with flares.
Get a bed quote
Send a few details and we will call you back with ideas, options and a ballpark.
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