A good night’s sleep is non-negotiable—especially after a long day of adventure. But campervan beds are not created equal. Whether you’re tall, a side sleeper, or traveling as a couple, the right bed size can make or break your vanlife experience.
Here’s everything you need to know.
1. Standard Campervan Bed Sizes (And Their Limitations)
- Twin: Great for solo travelers but often cramped.
- Full: A common size, but width can feel tight for two adults.
- Queen: Often custom-fit, sometimes shorter or narrower than your bed at home.
- Lengths can vary wildly. Many vans top out around 5’10”, leaving taller travelers curled up.
2. Why VanCraft Vans Offer More Bed Space:
- Our exclusive bed extension system creates a full 6’6″ of sleeping space
- Built-in memory foam mattresses for serious comfort
- Full-width sleeping that doesn’t sacrifice gear storage
- Configurations that allow two people to stretch out easily
3. Why We Avoid Side Flares (and You Might Want To, Too):
- Flares extend the bed sideways across the van, but often at the cost of comfort
- You get more width but not depth for head and foot space
- Most flares are uninsulated, meaning cold heads and cold feet (literally!) in winter
- They can feel claustrophobic for side sleepers or taller travelers
4. The Problem with Modular and Elevator Bed Setups:
- Modular kitchen/bed combos require frequent rearranging and often sacrifice comfort
- Elevator beds limit your ability to have dedicated gear storage underneath and limit the space you sleep in to make sure they fit in the ceiling space above.
- With moving parts and pulleys, they introduce mechanical failure risk. And their kind of a pain in the butt to be honest.
- These setups prioritize flexibility over practicality, often leaving you with less usable space overall
- Also. Get used to stooping or banging your head
- VanCraft’s fixed bed layout means consistent comfort and maximized storage underneath for bikes, skis, and other essentials
5. Bonus Sleep Tips for the Road:
- Have a dedicated set of van sheets. That way you don’t have to swap them in/out with your stuff at home. And wash them before you head out (and after, obviously) so your vans smells nice and fresh.
- Use blackout window covers to control light and temp
- Crack a window or use the ceiling fan for airflow at night. It makes a big difference!
Sleep is personal, and in a campervan, it’s precious. VanCraft campervans are engineered to help you rest easy with more space, better mattresses, and thoughtful details that let you wake up refreshed and ready for the next leg of your journey.
