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John Biundo (Jbiundo) (64.175.36.142)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 21, 2002 - 7:05 pm: | |
I'm designing the sleeping quarters for my kids -- 10 and 13 year old boys, I think (definitely boys, guessing that's how old they'll be when we shove off for the first time).
My thought is to build bunk beds that can convert to/from a sofa in the traditional location. A simple approach is to use a sofa that folds down into a bed for the lower bunk, and something suspended from the ceiling for the top bunk.
I've also heard of a system where the top bunk folds down and "hides" as part of the sofa, but I'm short on details. This sounds interesting -- probably more asethetically appealing than the ceiling-mounted alternative, and perhaps more economical use of space. I've searched the usual places to no avail.
Does anyone have any ideas on where I could see more pictures or plans for such a system, or perhaps buy something that suits this purpose?
Thanks for any suggestions.
John |
christopher (12.91.2.205)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, January 21, 2002 - 7:47 pm: | |
my coach has twin beds in the back.
i bought 2 buk beds from an outfit that sells gmc motorhome stuff( remember the motorhome in the movie stripes and the ones that were made from 1973-1978). they are the backs of the bed(same as a couch) and they fold up and hang from the ceiling. an excellent design from gmc. if you cannot buy any you cam make them.
christopher |
FAST FRED (209.26.87.75)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 5:21 am: | |
IF you find a book on sail boat interiors , there are many ways of doing this.
Root berth is simply 2 pipes with canvass stretched to width by placing the inboard pipe in a set of notches , when needed.
A Pipe berth is simply a frame of pipe with canvass stretched , that hinges on 2 hinges , can be sette back , or bunk , just by lifting , hooking in place.
The finest is a "Concordia" bunk , which has slats like a park bench to lean on ,
and then pivots out to tighten as a roots berth .
Even has room for blankets and gear ,storage in back rest position.
But that one you will need to find a book to show you , I cant describe it easily.
FAST FRED |
Mrbus (152.163.195.203)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 8:09 am: | |
John,
Stop and look at any of the new style double sleepers on the new trucks. They have a double bunk bed that transforms into a sofa. After seeing them, you may be able to find the entire system at your nearest heavy truck salvage yard.
Gus Haag |
Steven Gibbs (12.148.43.7)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 8:27 am: | |
John,
The GMC motorhome is a good place to start and there are many around.
Travco/Dodge motorhomes also used the concept of lifting the rear of the sofa into a suspended position for an upper bunk.
I used one of these many years ago and found both the sofa and the bunk very comfortable.
Steve |
George Myers (12.85.14.157)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 9:44 am: | |
There is an article on bunk beds that convert to a couch in The Coach-Builder's Bulletin that was mailed today. See (www.coach-builder.com) |
pete (64.12.107.26)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 1:03 pm: | |
I have 4 bunks that turn into 2 couches..they are on pins..pull 2 of the pins out..and the upper bunks pull down to make the couches..or if need be..the upper bunk can be totally removed.
email me if you want more info
Pete |
John Biundo (Jbiundo) (64.175.36.142)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 7:07 pm: | |
Thanks for all the suggestions. I've definitely got a few things to go by now. Much appreciated!
John |