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D1trout
Nov 10, 2019Explorer
Roamlab, very nicely planned and executed! Taking advantage of contemporary materials can make a big difference.
I too have a plan for a north/south bed which involves three 1” diameter graphite rods that extend out from the cabover aluminum bed frame 24” towards the rear of the camper. Then a panel of lightweight fiberglass that lives under the bed is put upon it, forming the necessary extension for the sleepers’ lower legs and feet. The cushions for this extension are taken from either side of the main cabover bed. A bit awkward in that one has to make it up every time but straightforward in that the aluminum framework under the cabover creates a rigid structure to support the cantilevered platform.
I haven’t made it up yet. I’ve been so long at the Argo project that I’m content with the East/west sleeping arrangement for the time being.
You guys are great creative thinkers!
Onward!
I too have a plan for a north/south bed which involves three 1” diameter graphite rods that extend out from the cabover aluminum bed frame 24” towards the rear of the camper. Then a panel of lightweight fiberglass that lives under the bed is put upon it, forming the necessary extension for the sleepers’ lower legs and feet. The cushions for this extension are taken from either side of the main cabover bed. A bit awkward in that one has to make it up every time but straightforward in that the aluminum framework under the cabover creates a rigid structure to support the cantilevered platform.
I haven’t made it up yet. I’ve been so long at the Argo project that I’m content with the East/west sleeping arrangement for the time being.
You guys are great creative thinkers!
Onward!
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