Changing from a king bed to queen bed?

[Parrothead_Mike]

We are purchasing a 2012 Cedar Creek Silverback 5th wheel. It's in very good shape, the size we've been looking for, and the price is fair. The only issue we have is that we'd prefer a queen size bed rather than the king that's currently in it. The king was an option that the previous owner obviously preferred. Keeping the king isn't a deal breaker for us, but it would also create a bit more room for us at the front end closet.

Since the unit is currently about 90 miles away I can't easily run over to check the possibility of making the changes myself. Has anyone ever done this? I assume I can cut the decking down, but is the pedestal too large to prevent me from reducing the deck size?

I'll be taking ownership in a couple of days and will know at that time, but I was just wondering what my possibilities are. Any comments would be helpful. Thanks.

[uncle_t]

king to a queen? no way. I need to go from a queen to a king.

[NMDriver]

I took our queen out and put in two twins, with the center of the RV as an access isle. I had to build the new pedestals from scratch but a couple of 2x6 for side rails and some 2x3 for cross members made it an easy build. Joist hangers help also.

I had to remove the closets but we hang a rod across where the old bed head was and can hang stuff there, plus the overhead cubby cabinets, and under bed areas are now easier to access. Overall we gained more space and easier access to storage.

Before anyone starts asking why-I use a CPAP and my wife does not. We both sleep better in separate beds. I use to snore so bad I slept in the living room most nights in the RV, so she could get some sleep. Now with the CPAP at least we can be in the same room, even if not in the same bed.

[colliehauler]

Bionic Man wrote:
Seems kind of backwards to want to downsize a bed, but to each their own.

I would be willing to bet one of your biggest challenges will be to get teh exsisting bed out of the unit.

I used bolt cutters to cut the junk king mattress in half to get it out. Either way I was not going to keep the junk king.

[colliehauler]

I changed my Cherokee TT from a king to queen. The king foundation was flimsy so I cut a new 3/8 plywood to fit a queen mattress. It gave m3 a lot more room in the bedroom. I built shelves to hold items on the side. I keep the remotes for the fan and TV there.

[dbbls]

I converted my king to a queen. I also reduced the size of the pedestal. About a half a day job. Remove the platform by removing the screws at the "head" end of the bed and take it outside to cut 6 inches off the side. You will have to relocate one of the cylinders by moving it over 6 inches also. I then removed the pedestal and cut 6 inches off one side. Look closely before you start cutting because you want the paneling to fit like it does originally. There will be a 2x4 or 2x2 fastened to the wall where the pedestal fastened. I removed 3 inches from each side so the bed would still be centered. I also had to move one of the rollers on the bottom of the pedestal over 6 inches. Also had to modify the framing under the pedestal and cut the panel down that went under the bed. Reattach everything and put the platform back on the pedestal. Now put your new queen mattress on and enjoy the extra room around the bed.

[Parrothead_Mike]

WeBeFulltimers wrote:
(1) Remove the king mattress.
(2) Trim approx 3 " off each side of the plywood mattress platform using jigsaw.
(3) Vacuum sawdust from floor.
(4) Place queen mattress on the trimmed platform.
(5) Enjoy the size mattress you really wanted and the extra space around the bed.

I did this to our 2008 Montana after we bought it and liked it much better,

Spoken like a true task oriented DIYer. I like your approach WeBe and hope to do the same. Thanks.

[WeBeFulltimers]

(1) Remove the king mattress.
(2) Trim approx 3 " off each side of the plywood mattress platform using jigsaw.
(3) Vacuum sawdust from floor.
(4) Place queen mattress on the trimmed platform.
(5) Enjoy the size mattress you really wanted and the extra space around the bed.

I did this to our 2008 Montana after we bought it and liked it much better,

[Artum_Snowbird]

Some sleep better in a King Size, others enjoy the bedside tables to put morning coffee on while enjoying the dawn. Either way, I bet the space underneath is the same. You can fit the platform to the box and build in your own bedside platforms.

[Bionic_Man]

Seems kind of backwards to want to downsize a bed, but to each their own.

I would be willing to bet one of your biggest challenges will be to get teh exsisting bed out of the unit.

[robsouth]

Most of the pedestals have a certain amount of "overhang" which you should be able to trim down. Might not have any "overhang" left though.