RB Components Installation

The RB Sofa Sleeper is the piece of van furniture that earns more compliments — and more daily use — than anything else in the build. Available in 58-inch and 76-inch configurations, it transforms from a comfortable upright couch to a full sleeping surface in seconds, without removing cushions, folding legs, or assembling separate pieces. The conversion mechanism is engineered for one-handed operation: pull, fold, done. No wrestling with awkward hinges, no hunting for stored components, no compromising between a decent couch and a decent bed. The Sofa Sleeper is both, without apology.

The 58-inch model is designed for shorter wheelbase vans and solo travelers who prioritize floor space during the day — it provides a full adult sleeping surface while leaving room for galley access and walkthrough space in a 144-inch wheelbase Sprinter or standard-length Transit. The 76-inch model is the choice for longer vans and couples who want a wider sleeping platform — it fills the width of a 170-inch Sprinter or extended Transit and provides genuine queen-width sleeping space. Both sizes use the same aircraft-grade aluminum frame, the same conversion mechanism, and the same high-density cushion system that holds its shape after thousands of sit-stand-sleep cycles.

Beneath the sleeping surface, the Sofa Sleeper provides substantial under-bed storage — the largest single storage compartment in most van builds. The frame is designed with gas struts for easy access to the storage area, and the aluminum structure means none of that under-bed space is eaten by thick support beams or bracing. It's clean, usable volume for gear, tools, and supplies that don't need to be accessed while the bed is deployed. Professional installation ensures the unit is level, square, and secured to the van's floor rails or structural mounting points — not shimmed and screwed into subfloor material.

The galley is where van life either works or falls apart. Cooking in a van requires a kitchen system that fits impossible dimensions, survives constant movement, and still functions like actual furniture — not a plywood box with a camp stove on top. RB Components builds galley cabinets in four widths — 24-inch, 42-inch, 48-inch, and 56-inch — so every van layout gets a galley that actually fits the available space instead of being forced into a one-size-fits-none compromise.

The 24-inch galley is the compact solution for vans where every inch of floor space is contested — short wheelbase builds, vans with large bed platforms, or builds where the galley shares a wall with other systems. It provides a sink cutout, countertop workspace, and cabinet storage in the smallest footprint RB offers. The 42-inch and 48-inch models are the sweet spot for most builds — enough counter space for real meal preparation, enough cabinet volume for cookware, dishes, and dry goods storage, and enough room for a two-burner cooktop installation. The 56-inch model is the full kitchen — built for extended wheelbase vans where the owner wants a galley that doesn't require any compromises on workspace, storage, or appliance integration.

Every RB galley cabinet uses the same aircraft-grade aluminum construction, full-extension ball-bearing drawer slides rated for off-road vibration, and soft-close mechanisms that prevent drawers and doors from slamming open during transit. The cabinets are designed to accept standard van plumbing configurations — sink drains, water supply lines, and pump wiring all route cleanly through pre-engineered access points in the cabinet structure. When OZK installs an RB galley, the plumbing and electrical connections are integrated as part of the cabinet installation — not retrofitted after the fact.

The RB Bamboo Countertop is the finishing detail that elevates an RB galley from functional to beautiful. Bamboo is one of the hardest natural materials available — harder than maple, harder than oak, and significantly harder than the pine and plywood surfaces found in most DIY van builds. It resists knife marks, dents, and the daily abrasion of a working kitchen surface while weighing less than equivalent hardwood or stone countertop materials. In a vehicle where every pound matters and every surface takes a beating, bamboo is the material that delivers on both fronts.

RB's bamboo countertops are precision-cut to fit their galley cabinet line, with pre-cut sink openings and edge profiles that integrate seamlessly with the aluminum cabinet structure. The bamboo is sealed and finished for moisture resistance — critical in a galley environment where water, food prep, and humidity are daily realities. Unlike laminate surfaces that chip and peel at the edges over time, or butcher block that requires constant oiling and maintenance, the RB bamboo countertop is designed for the specific abuse profile of a van kitchen: splashes, spills, temperature changes, and years of daily use without delaminating, warping, or losing its finish.

Beyond performance, bamboo adds a natural warmth to the van interior that aluminum and composite materials can't replicate. The contrast between RB's clean aluminum cabinetry and the warm grain of a bamboo countertop creates a refined, intentional aesthetic — the kind of detail that makes a professional van build look and feel like a finished living space rather than a converted cargo vehicle. It's a small component that makes a large visual and functional difference in the daily experience of the van.

Floor space in a van is the most contested real estate in the build. Every square inch given to a cabinet is a square inch taken from living space, walkthrough clearance, or another system entirely. RB Components overhead and wall cabinets solve this by moving storage to the areas of the van that are otherwise wasted — the upper walls, the space above the bed, and the narrow zones between the ceiling and the top of the windows. These are the cubic feet that DIY builders leave empty and professional builders fill with purpose-built storage.

RB builds overhead cabinets specific to the Sprinter and Transit platforms — these are not generic boxes modified to sort-of-fit a curved van wall. The Sprinter overhead cabinets follow the unique curvature of the Sprinter's roof line, maximizing internal volume while maintaining the headroom clearance that makes the van livable. The Transit wall cabinets are designed for the Transit's different wall profile and rib spacing, mounting to the structural points that Ford engineered into the cargo area. Each platform gets cabinets designed for that platform — because a cabinet that doesn't fit the van it's installed in is just a box taking up space.

Every overhead and wall cabinet uses the same aircraft-grade aluminum construction as the rest of the RB line — lightweight enough that mounting them overhead doesn't compromise the van's center of gravity, strong enough to hold their contents through years of road vibration and off-road impacts. Doors use positive-latch mechanisms that stay closed during transit — no magnetic catches that pop open on a bumpy road and dump your belongings onto the floor. The interior of each cabinet is finished and accessible, with no sharp edges or raw aluminum that can damage stored items. When OZK installs RB overhead cabinets, they're mounted to the van's structural wall rails and rib points — not screwed through sheet metal with hope and drywall anchors.

No two van builds are identical — even vans on the same platform with the same wheelbase end up with different layouts based on the owner's priorities, the electrical system placement, and which other components share the interior space. This is why RB Components offers their core products in multiple sizes rather than forcing every build into the same footprint. The Sofa Sleeper comes in 58-inch and 76-inch widths. The galley comes in four widths from 24 to 56 inches. Overhead cabinets are platform-specific for Sprinter and Transit. The result is a product line that can be configured for virtually any van layout without custom fabrication lead times or one-off pricing.

During your consultation with OZK, we'll walk through the layout of your specific van and help you select the right RB components for your build. A 144-inch wheelbase Sprinter with a rear bed system might pair perfectly with the 42-inch galley and compact overhead cabinets. A 170-inch extended Transit with a side-mounted bed might call for the 56-inch galley and a full run of wall cabinets. A weekend adventure rig might prioritize the 76-inch Sofa Sleeper and the 24-inch galley to maximize living and sleeping space at the expense of kitchen real estate. Every combination works because every RB product is designed to work with every other RB product — dimensions, mounting systems, and aesthetic language are consistent across the entire line.

This modular sizing approach also means your van build can evolve. An owner who starts with a 24-inch galley can upgrade to a 42-inch unit later without rebuilding the entire interior — the mounting system, plumbing connections, and countertop interface are consistent across sizes. RB designed the line this way on purpose, and OZK installs it with that future flexibility in mind.