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Post by turbodaddy on Mar 28, 2016 15:54:56 GMT -8
On our epic 8000 mile trip last Fall, my wife and I managed to sleep OK crammed together in the gaucho (which we always leave pulled out.) 10 years of living aboard a boat prepared us for that. I think the cushions are 4" foam, and we put a nice topper thingy over them. It was cozy ( in the 30's at night). Not sure how that's gonna work out in the Summer!
In the morning she usually made up the bed for daytime, like a daybed with lots of pillows. We don't like it to be all bunched up looking, and the poor woman couldn't seem to find an easy way to do it neatly without breaking a sweat. Does anyone have a simple solution to the wrestling match between the bedding and the person trying to remake it in the morning? (I know, some of you are going to tell me I should do it instead.)
I'm thinking of something like using a piano hinge on the two panels and a pull up strap attached to the rear platform that you'd pull toward you so you can tuck the bedding under the back panel, then lower it and do the front part.
Ideas?
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Post by bigbill on Mar 28, 2016 16:58:20 GMT -8
The solution to your problem is do as a friend of mine jut did, he bought a forty foot motor home with a 350 Cummings and a six speed Allison plus a master bedroom with twin beds. Short of that there isn't a easy solution. Practice makes it easier. My wife used to fold the blankets in half long ways lay them on the bed then then take top half and start folding it toward the other side as she crawled over then she would lift up the cushion, tuck in the blankets and smooth it all down. She made it look easy. By the way I told him he could hire a maid cheaper.
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Post by ladywendolyn on Mar 28, 2016 19:36:03 GMT -8
I am creating a bedding system that attaches with d-rings or Velcro where it's easy on and easy off. My biggest issue is attaching the sheet to the bed. I will use Velcro or clips on each corner for that. A gaucho cushion is easy to fold and return to its place if sewn correctly. I sew pillow covers that match the sofa and have zippers all the way across the back. I put our bed pillows in there during the day so they look like the sofa during the day and don't have to be stored separately
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Post by cowcharge on Mar 30, 2016 11:21:00 GMT -8
Velcro!
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Post by kirkadie on Mar 30, 2016 12:54:56 GMT -8
Hot glue and tacks! I use very light weight zip-together sleeping bags so all I have to do in the morning is roll it up, take it outside and shake out the crumbs and beer bottle caps. To each his own.
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Post by 65callie on Mar 30, 2016 17:17:30 GMT -8
Hot glue and tacks! I use very light weight zip-together sleeping bags so all I have to do in the morning is roll it up, take it outside and shake out the crumbs and beer bottle caps. To each his own. Crumbs and bottle caps! Love it.
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Post by danrhodes on Mar 30, 2016 18:13:24 GMT -8
Hot glue and tacks! I use very light weight zip-together sleeping bags so all I have to do in the morning is roll it up, take it outside and shake out the crumbs and beer bottle caps. To each his own. Crumbs and bottle caps! Love it. The last thread it was Bordeaux... I'm sensing a theme here :thumbup:
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Post by kirkadie on Mar 30, 2016 18:30:29 GMT -8
Wine glasses stay at the table.
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Post by mtpalms on Nov 4, 2016 16:39:27 GMT -8
I am figuring out the best solution for us too. I like the plans with framework that has slats side by each and slides out. I was thinking inner spring futon mattress, because that is what we used in the back of the truck when we crossed the country last summer, and it wasn't bad. But it is Heavy, talk about a wrestling match to put it up and lay it out. Foam is light and comfortable, and I found out that two 80" x 30" foam mattresses = queen size bed (the inside of the trailer is 80" wide), but then I was wondering about covering them. Well with the advent of the sleep number adjustable beds, there is now a market for pairs of split queen fitted sheets. There isn't enough distance between where the platform will be and the bottom of the window to prop one against the wall, so I think stacking them and having throw pillows will make a nice couch or day bed. The only thing I haven't figured out is how thick to get the mattresses. I think 5". Too thick, and the 'couch' will be too tall. after thinking about this for months, I am pretty excited about how it all came together. Well, on paper anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 17:17:57 GMT -8
Granted, our layout leaves us with no main table.. but we really like our layout that we made from scratch. We made a platform that slides out fully to fit our fullsize mattress, which is a 7 inch futon mattress. Then reretracts to a couch during the day. The platform is made of interlocking 1x2s side by side that slide out and in on their own track. Anyways I couldn't stand the thought of the wife and I not being able to be side by side on a comfortable bed. Heck throw out the table I don't care. Perplexing how some vintage camper layouts only have 2 seperate twin beds. Oh and about the wall support when it is in a couch position, we just made 2x6 backers so that our weight leans on that and not the wall. Its easy to stretch the bed sheet over when the mattress is upright since its folded. It works great for us. I love seeing everyones ideas and layouts.
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Post by mtpalms on Nov 4, 2016 18:54:27 GMT -8
That is what I have in mind! I would love to see pictures of the framework, if possible. The little Cardinal I had in the past had only the dinette/bed combo, which usually stayed in the bed position, because it was a nuisance to keep changing it back and forth.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 19:15:23 GMT -8
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Post by mtpalms on Nov 5, 2016 6:12:21 GMT -8
Perfecto! Thank you Rich! What size are the slats, and what size are the support legs? They look like 1 x 2 and 2x 2 respectively. Is there anything you would have done differently? Edit: Apologies! I just read the entire thread, and see that you, Rich, linked to the wood you used on the next page. The pressure treated stuff isn't available here( ), but the dimensions are what matter.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2016 11:35:20 GMT -8
Sure thing! You are right 1x2 slats, 2x2 supports which due to my method of using the pocket jig to acfach, did not work. I replaced them with some strong 2x6 like the main cross section and now I am bullet proof. For our measurements we did 77 inches length wise, and each section of slats,the stationary one and the section that slides in and out, were 26.5 inches in depth, causing the total frame to be about 77x52 or so after the overlapping of the 2 sections, but still right where you wanna be for full size. Also, I would recommend using 2 smaller screws if you can to fasten each slat 1x2, since we only did one on each they can pivot. But that's not a big deal. I was just glad to have a usable success the first time out the gate. Never happens with me!
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Post by mtpalms on Nov 5, 2016 11:53:13 GMT -8
never say never!
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