4.5cm might not sound like much
At 33cm high, the B4 V2 is 4.5cm lower than the original. That might sound like a rounding error. In a short-roof van, it’s the difference between sitting up comfortably and sitting up with your neck bent. We also took 3cm off the length – not because we wanted to make the bed smaller, but because it was the right call. The shorter bed sits cleanly within VASP requirements without requiring bulkhead removal. And importantly, you don’t lose real sleeping comfort. The standard 161 x 112cm mattress still fits, giving a diagonal sleeping length of around 195cm. So even campers up to around 6ft can sleep diagonally in reasonable comfort – which is impressive for a compact L1 van setup.
Storage that actually works
The original B4 already had a lot of storage space. The problem was that some of it could be hard to reach – especially once the van was packed, the bed was made, or you were trying to grab something quickly without unpacking half your setup.
The B4 V2 changes that with a new side compartment.
Two hinged lids run along the length of the bed, beside the van wall. Open them up and you get a shared 30-litre storage compartment that’s perfect for tucking away essentials: cables, toiletries, head torches, books, chargers, cooking bits, or whatever else you want close at hand but out of sight.
It’s practical, but it’s also discreet. Nothing sticks out, nothing gets in the way, and your everyday gear stays hidden until you need it.
The Boxio corner section works differently: the lid lifts cleanly out, with no hinge, so there’s nothing in the way when you need access.
It’s not just more storage. It’s storage you’ll actually use.
