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wishin_andhopin's avatar
Sep 03, 2013

Modifying a bunkhouse

We are possibly going to be full-timing it in a travel trailer and I have two dogs. One is small, the other about 90 lbs. I'm looking at tt with super slides and bunkhouse rooms, but I want to tear out the beds and make it a plain room; maybe with some extra storage space, but mainly so the dogs will have a dedicated area. (When traveling, they will be safely secured in the vehicle with us.)

Am I on the right track here with the modification that I am thinking about doing? I am worried that the bottom bunk might have non-removable items under it, but I have seen some models where it looks like the bottom bunk is actually on the floor.
  • Our Foxy does have her own dedicated area.....wherever she wants it to be :).

    Agree that a permanent change could certainly effect resale. If you're ordering rather than buying out of stock, be aware that some mfg charge extra NOT to put something where it is supposed to be. Guess it messes up their assembly processes. We have friends that do dog shows and they have a "c". They did do some mods to allow for the crates and it would be tough to find the right person who would want those changes.

    Have you considered a toy hauler that you would have a larger area and could fix for the dogs and anything else you might want? Are you thinking an area for crates for the dogs....a BIG crate for the larger one! Or something like an area you'd fix something with a gate to confine them?? Interesting to know exactly what you're thinking on that and maybe get some more ideas.
  • Is your intent to have a closed-off area for them? We have quad bunks and one of them has been claimed by our 80 lb retriever. When the kids grandparents come camping with us grandma gets the 4th bunk while grandpa takes the sofabed (his choice). Lincoln the dog would be most unhappy if he lost his bed since thats the best part of his room. If you intend to give them free run (steps?) of the place i'd suggest finding a layout with good overhead storage and a couple twin beds for the dogs. They'll like it and your resale value will be higher.
  • The big dog has knee problems and I don't want her to have to have a difficult time getting on a bunk. I want them, to have room to move and stretch. Mostly they will be with us, but it they need to be confined for any reason, I want them to be comfortable.

    If it were just me and my husband, I'd be happy as a clam in a class C. Our purchase is going to be all about the big dog.