mtucson
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Post by mtucson on Sept 21, 2015 19:26:14 GMT -8
I can't seem to find plans or drawings for how the original upper bunk that is above a dinette works, the kind that folds up and looks like a cabinet in the day but folds down into a bed at night. Or, is there something, other than a sling, that you would suggest? We want a place for the little ones to sleep if they come with us, but we don't want something that is going to take up too much headroom over the dinette. We have a 1975 Skyline Golden Falcon, which seems to be pretty close to a Nomad. Thanks!!!
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Post by diymom on Sept 21, 2015 21:01:45 GMT -8
I believe the type that hinges upward sticks out further than the type that slides back for storage. Although I like the cabinet look more.
My bunk is the sliding type. I just took it apart, it's a 1.5x1.5" construction with 1/4" plywood above and below. I could take pictures of you would like. The size is nearly a full, so you could easily scale it back to a twin which would make it 24" overhang over your dinette. The bunk platform is attached from the exterior, so you may want to lift skins to do it right.
It has aluminum elbow shape tracks that are mounted on either side for the pull out portion of the bed which is 1/2" ply wood with a perpendicular end cap to prevent the sleeper from rolling out of bed.
Lots of people use the upper bunk area for cute storage bins while traveling or put vintage luggage up there, so, though it's not as finished in appearance as the cabinet style, it can be made to look attractive...or really dumpy depending on what's up there. I was going to hang my curtain track up there/hang curtains to keep unsightly things concealed and keep it dark for my son.
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Post by diymom on Sept 21, 2015 21:03:17 GMT -8
You could easily make the bunk extension elbow tracks out of angle steel or aluminum
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Post by vikx on Sept 21, 2015 21:27:50 GMT -8
Here is a 3 piece bunk flat: First piece folded back: Lifted and anchored into the wall: Bunk is Folded again, lifted and anchored into position:
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Post by diymom on Sept 21, 2015 22:37:19 GMT -8
Never saw one of those before, that would allow lots of head space!
Piano hinges and lock ferrules, pretty simple.
Vts sells those slide supports.
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Post by vikx on Sept 21, 2015 23:33:52 GMT -8
There are no slide supports in the above bunk. The bunk brackets are securely attached to the wall studs.
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Post by mtucson on Sept 22, 2015 11:53:32 GMT -8
Thanks Vikx, this would not take up much headroom at all. It's hard to tell whether you can store anything behind the pieces that are flipped up, can you?
diymom, I will have to see what the other half says about the sliding bunk and the possibility of seeing "stuff" all the time. The idea of a curtain is a possibility, though.
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Post by vikx on Sept 22, 2015 21:02:11 GMT -8
The particular bunk above does allow storage. There are different bunks, some two piece, some three pieces. The sliders are rather handy, no lifting involved. I like a slider because you can shove it back and use for storage. You're right, a curtain would help.
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Post by diymom on Sept 22, 2015 21:29:00 GMT -8
Look on pinterest for good storage ideas up there...I'll look too, I have seen some great solutions which is why I was okay with the wider.
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Post by diymom on Sept 22, 2015 21:49:53 GMT -8
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Post by vintagebruce on Sept 23, 2015 7:25:17 GMT -8
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Post by diymom on Sept 23, 2015 10:04:47 GMT -8
Whaaaaaaat? Did they mistype the asking price? Even lowering it one zero is still nuts! That wins as the absolute most inflated trailer price ever! Must be a joke. And that is a huge water tank for that trailer, filled up it has got to weigh an extra 500lbs.
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Post by backpackster on Sept 24, 2015 17:33:56 GMT -8
I really like the hinged upper bunk idea. Thanks!
Do you have any idea of a minimum acceptable length for a bunk. I have 84" in my design for bunk length and a storage wall. I understand the bunks are typically 28-40" X72" long. However I would like it shorter to give me a storage area. My kids are 3 years old and I am optimistically looking at camping until they are teenagers. Is 64" too short for bunks? That would give me a 20" closet/storage area.
Also any idea on a minimum recommended space from ceiling?
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Post by diymom on Sept 24, 2015 21:15:23 GMT -8
Once your kids are teenagers, you can put them outside in a tent, they would probably want their own space by then too. We plan on having our kids tent camp outside the trailer in a tent around 10 years old. Ideally they will be in very close proximity to the trailer still.
So...build it how you like, but 16" wide storage would give you a larger bunk and still work for a closet...
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