Campervan
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Beds for Campervans
Bearwood Campers is a family run campervan conversion company in Leicestershire, in the Midlands. We are specialists in installing campervan beds. We fit a range of Rib beds and Rock n Roll beds to a range of vehicles. Our most popular campervan beds are the Rib beds on rails VW’s and Fords. Whether you're looking for a Rock n roll bed, a Rib bed or a Rib bed on glide motion rails then we can help.
Adding a new bed to your van or campervan will give you the ability to carry passengers in the back, have somewhere comfortable to sleep and also give you some extra storage. To get all of the benefits of a new campervan bed it is vital that you only purchase rock n roll beds and Rib beds that are M1 Crash tested and fitted by approved fitters.
With many years of experience in using both rock and roll beds and Rib beds on rails on our own campervans and installing them on a large number of our customer's campervan conversions, we have selected what we believe to be the best on the market for price, quality and useability. On this page, you will get everything you need to know about the Rock n roll beds and Rib beds that we fit at our workshop in Leicestershire. We aim to answer the most frequently asked questions about campervan beds so that you have all the information you need to get the right bed for you. We can also help you with Pop top roofs, Awnings, Custom Camper conversions and new Campervan conversions for sale.
Rib beds
In the world of Campervan beds, the Rib bed is considered the market leader. Designed and manufactured in France they are designed to be used as a seat whilst camping or driving, with Isofix and seatbelts. Then at night, they are designed to be the comfiest campervan bed on the market. At Bearwood Campers we fit a large number of Rib beds each year and have a long list of happy customers, who are getting the benefit of the extra comfort the Rib bed gives as both a seat and a bed.
Why choose a Rib bed
Rib beds are fully flat with a dedicated sleeping side
Simple mechanism to open the bed out
Highest level of crash and safety test. TUV approved
Superior levels of comfort as seat and bed
Isofix for child car seats
Rib bed on rails
Bearwood Campers are proud to be approved and accredited fitters for the new Glide Motion Rail System for Ribs beds in Leicestershire and the Midlands. The fantastic Glide Motion system works on the 112cm, 120xl or 150cm RIB Altair Seat. It has been designed and developed by the experienced team at UK Camper Seating, and is certificated M1 pull tested in conjunction with the RIB Altair 112cm / 150cm seat design.
The Glidemotion rails and housing enable the Rib seat to move smoothly through the full length of the campervan. With 5 or 6 locking points the Glide motion Rib rail system gives a high level of flexibility for where to fix your seat. It is perfect if you have small children that you want to ride closer to the front of your campervan, or if you have a large amount of camping equipment to fit into the rear of the van from time to time.
After several years of looking for a Rib bed on rails system that met all the safety requirements whilst being light and simple to move whilst not breaking the bank, we have loved installing the Glide motion rails as our Rib bed on rails system. There is also the added bonus of the shortened Rib frame from UK Campervan Seating which solves the problem of Rib beds on rails not being suitable for people over 5ft 8inch.
Why choose a Rib bed on rails
Range of seating position enables seats to be at the front of the van
Children traveling in the back can ride close to the front
Large loading space in the rear of the van enables bikes, tools, luggaes and more
Gives you more sleeping positions
Adds a large amount of value and resaleability to your campervan
Full list of vans and Campervans we fit Rib beds and fit Rib beds on rails in
VW Rib beds on rails
Transporter Rib bed and Rib bed on rails
T5 Rib bed and Rib bed on rails
T6 Rib bed and Rib bed on rails
Rib bed on rails fitting and prices
Our expert team can discuss with you which Rib bed and Rib on rails will be the best for your campervan and how you want to use it. With any Rib bed on rails, there will be the additional work of building up the floor with Play, insulation and Altro flooring to incorporate the Glide motion rail system. Plus there will be the additional XL deep side steps and rear thresholds. We are an approved and accredited Rib bed on rails fitter for Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, The East Midlands and the West Midlands, so get in touch with our team to find out more about our Rib bed on Glide motion rails installations
Frequently asked questions about campervan Rib beds and Rib beds on rails
Are Rib beds and Rib beds on rails legal?
The Rib beds and the Rib beds on Glide motion rails that we install are M1 pull tested and certified as MOT compliant, safe and legal.
Rib beds can come with Isofix, so they are ideal for travelling with children in car seats
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The Rib beds that we install, both fixed Rib beds and Rib beds on rails come in either 112cm or 150cm wide.
Yes, Rib beds can come with Isofix
Yes, Rib beds do come with seatbelts. You can have either 2 or 3 seat belts on a Rib bed depending on which width you choose to go for.
If you want to have seat belts and carry passengers on your Rib whilst it is an upright seat, then yes.
Rib beds are famous for being the comfiest campervan beds on the market.
Looking after your Rib bed is essential for it to last as long as possible. You will need to regularly clean and maintain your Rib bed. Vacuum your Rib bed use the right type of upholstery cleaner regularly and be sure to periodically brush off any dust or debris that may have settled in the folds.
Bearwood Campers are approved Rib bed fitters and Glide motion rail fitters from UK Camper seating for Leicestershire and the Midlands. We fit Rib beds on rails for people from Birmingham, the West Midlands, Coventry, Nottingham, Northants and the rest of the Midlands
Are Rib beds safe for car seats?
How wide are Rib beds and Rib beds on rails?
Do Rib beds have seat belts?
Do Rib beds have to be crash tested?
Do Rib beds have Isofix?
Are Rib beds comfy?
How do you look after a Rib bed?
Where can I get a Rib bed on rails fitted?
What is the difference between Rib beds and Rock and roll beds?
Other than there being a large difference between the price of a Rib bed and a Rock and roll bed, what is the difference between a rock and roll bed and a Rib bed?
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Rock and Roll beds get pulled forward and you sleep on the same side you sit on.
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Rib beds use levers to flip the seating side of the chair over and you sleep on the underside of the seat.
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Rib beds are full flat to sleep on and Rock and Roll beds are interlocking
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Rib beds give more boot space than Rock and roll beds
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Rib beds can be fixed to rail systems like the Glide motion system, which enables the Rib bed on rails to move through the full length of the campervan.
Rock n roll camper beds
Choosing a Rock n roll bed for your campervan bed will give you the ability to make the most out of your van in both the day and the night. With the added seats and seatbelt in the rear, you will be able to bring friends and family along for the ride. Then when it is time to head to bed you will be able to convert your rear seats to a comfortable bed for 2 or 3 of you to enjoy a lovely night's sleep.
The key to selecting the right Rock n roll campervan bed is making sure that it is M1 pull-tested. This means that it has passed safety tests and is certified and MOT-compliant to carry passengers on the bed when it is a seat. It is vital you make sure any Rock n roll bed is M1 pull test compliant if you intend to carry passengers in the rear.
Why choose a Rock n Roll bed
Cost
Rock n Roll beds are the most price friendly bed option on the market
Simple to use
Rock n roll beds are known for being quick and easy to use
Quality
Rock n roll beds are known for being durable and high quality
Customizable
You are able to choose from a range of colours, stitching and also logos to go on your new Rock n roll bed
Safety
M1 Pull tested Rock n roll beds are tried, tested and certified to safely carry passengers
Full list of vans and Camper vans do we fit Rock n Rll beds too to
VW Rock n roll beds
Transporter Rock and Roll beds
T5 / T5.1 Rock and Roll beds
T6/ T6.1 Rock and Roll beds
Rock n roll bed fitting and prices
Our expert team can discuss with you which Rock n roll bed option is best for you. We can run through the multiple different upholstery colour options, the stitching options and also the logo options. If you want to make your Rock n roll bed special we can get some custom embroidery made to go on your Rock n roll bed too. We are one of the leading Rock n roll bed fitters for Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, The East Midlands and the West Midlands, so get in touch with our team to find out more about our Campervan Rock n roll beds.
Frequently asked questions about campervan Rock n roll beds
We find that the Rock and roll beds that we fit into our customer's campervans are very comfortable due to the depth and the quality of the cushions that are used. You can improve the comfort further by adding a low cost Rock and roll bed topper.
All of the Rock n roll beds that we installed are M1 pull tested and certified as MOT compliant, safe and legal. if you buy a Rock n roll bed from elsewhere just make sure that it has the M1 pull test certification otherwise you could run into issues.
Rock and roll beds do not have Isofix, however, some car seats are compatible with the seat belts. It is always worth checking the car seat with the Rock n Roll bed before you order one.
Rock n roll beds tend to come in two widths. The 3/4 and the full. These tend to be 112cm and 150cm wide.
Rock n roll beds do not have Isofix
Rock n roll beds do have seat belts. Either 2 or 3 depending on the width of the seat you have gone for. As mentioned above, always make sure your Rock n roll bed is M1 pull tested and certified.
If you want to have seat belts and carry passengers on your Rock n roll bed whilst it is an upright seat, then yes.
Bearwood Campers are approved M1 crash tested Rock n roll bed fitters for Leicestershire and the Midlands. We fit Rib beds on rails for people from Birmingham, the West Midlands, Coventry, Nottingham, Northants and the rest of the Midlands