Rock and Roll Beds: The Ultimate Space-Saving Solution

Rock and roll beds have become essential components in campervan conversions, providing comfortable seating that transforms into spacious sleeping areas within seconds.

How Rock and Roll Beds Work

The mechanism allows the seat back to fold forward while the base slides out, creating a flat sleeping surface. Quality rock and roll beds feature smooth operation requiring minimal effort to convert.

Modern designs incorporate crash-tested frames meeting safety regulations for passenger seating during travel.

Size Options

Rock and roll beds come in various widths to suit different van sizes. Standard widths include three-quarter (1200mm), full-width (1400mm), and king-size options for larger vehicles.

Choose based on van width and whether you need access past the bed when in seating position.

Mattress Considerations

Purpose-designed mattresses fold correctly with the mechanism while providing comfortable sleeping surfaces. Quality foam maintains shape through repeated folding without developing uncomfortable creases.

Mattress thickness balances comfort against overall bed height when converted. Typically, 80-100mm foam offers good comfort without excessive height.

Installation Requirements

Professional installation ensures safe, secure fitting. Rock and roll beds attach to reinforced floor points capable of withstanding crash forces. DIY installation risks both safety and insurance validity.

Alpine Camper Design supplies and fits rock and roll beds across all popular van models.