diymom
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enthralled with my 1969 Terry, problem is it keeps me awake at night planning
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1969 terry 18'
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Post by diymom on Feb 14, 2020 11:12:17 GMT -8
I have a beefier 2x2 construction canned ham. Its a 1969 Terry. I have this top bunk across the front over the window and lower couch/bed. This upper bunk has an additional pull out area to extend it and has special aluminum machined brackets to support the movable extension. We currently ise this area for storage but it has cute tiny windows on either end and a decent amount of space. I am considering using this space for one of my kids. They have outgrown sleeping in the same twin bed in the dinet area. I'm just concerned about the weight limit. If we put a bed and a kid or both kids are playing up there its going to be about 150 lbs with heavy movement. I also worry about my roof panels as they are crazy little boys. Has anyone had issues with the bunk not holding? Ours is supported by three walls. Also, What type of mattresses do you all use for these bizarre beds? I want to have something comfortable. www.flickr.com/photos/186941730@N04/49528484028/in/dateposted-public#
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Post by vikx on Feb 14, 2020 12:24:50 GMT -8
Lucky for you, the Terry isn't a canned ham, thus, more strength for the bunks. If you have rebuilt the walls and are sure the wood behind the bunk brackets is sound, it should support two kids easily. If it hasn't been rebuilt, I wouldn't chance any weight in the bunk.
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Post by danrhodes on Feb 15, 2020 8:27:26 GMT -8
I didn't really trust the bunk brackets even though I replaced the wood behind with 1x4s so added a couple slide latches to the front. As long as your kid is under 100lbs, it should be good.
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mel
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1964 Shasta Airflyte
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Post by mel on Feb 16, 2020 12:53:42 GMT -8
My daughter has used the hammock style bunks in both the Shasta Compact and the Airflyte, and my friends kid uses hers in her Frolic which has a wood bunk. Both of our kids are 7, mine weighed 50lbs and has had another 50lb child up there with her at the same time.
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