Knock Down Bed

[pconroy328]

For a variety of reasons, we went with the smaller RV knowing we'd have to solve for "one extra bed". I built this knock-down bed that rides above the dinette. It's "almost twin sized" so there's enough room for our teenager up there.

It's all 3/4" ply from Home Depot. Knock down bed hardware was from Woodcraft. Only needs a flat-blade screwdriver to assemble/disassemble.



That's 3/4" conduit for additional support on the bed itself. Not pictured is the railing I fashioned after Maiden Voyage, and #1 son almost tumbling off.




It ended up a big larger than I had originally planned but it all comes apart and fits into the baggage area underneath. The large mattress part slides under Mom and Dad's queen mattress in the back.

It's about 5 minutes to setup and take down.

[pconroy328]

pconroy328 wrote:

ntar827 wrote:
What do you use for a mattress and where do you store it?

3" Foam. Wife, former seamstress, cut it up into 3 sections and wrapped it in fabric. Stores in the overhead cab area like three large throw pillows.

Update - she just bought 6" foam from Amazon. I'm not sure but I suspect she'll section that up too.

[David_R]

pconroy328 wrote:
Sure, I used these because they had the best reviews. And so far I'm quite pleased:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/151045/WoodRiver-Bed-Rail-Bracket-Set.aspx

One set (four brackets) hold bed to headboard and footboard. Then I bought a second set and used two to secure side rail to headboard and footboard.

Thanks for the tip! I may be building one myself soon.

[pconroy328]

ntar827 wrote:
What do you use for a mattress and where do you store it?

3" Foam. Wife, former seamstress, cut it up into 3 sections and wrapped it in fabric. Stores in the overhead cab area like three large throw pillows.

[ntar827]

What do you use for a mattress and where do you store it?

[rockhillmanor]

WOW! Nice conversion for adding an additional sleeping area!!!

If I were you I would stop posting pictures on 'how' to do it and start 'selling' it as a kit to camping/RV stores! :B

IMHO you would make so much money you could buy a new big coach with the profits!

Seriously. That is something a LOT of RV'ers would buy.

[pconroy328]

Thanks - those are the ones. There are some reviewers that complained they came with no instructions, and that's true. Take two scrap pieces of plywood and good around until you get the hang of the mounting.

The screw needs clearance in the mating piece, as it drives up and into the bracket. I used a forstner bit to drill out 1/4" of material and provide clearance for the screw.

[j-d]

Great Job!!! Here's a Photo



And a Clicky

[pconroy328]

Sure, I used these because they had the best reviews. And so far I'm quite pleased:

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/151045/WoodRiver-Bed-Rail-Bracket-Set.aspx

One set (four brackets) hold bed to headboard and footboard. Then I bought a second set and used two to secure side rail to headboard and footboard.

[David_R]

Pconroy, Can you post closeups of the hardware you used for this? I just looked at Woodcraft and they show different styles. I need another bed and have been thinking my way through some ideas and like this one.

[JOMO]

Good job!

[Escargot]

Smart!

[_en_Plain_Air_]

REALLY clever.

[Bumpyroad]

interesting, good job.
bumpy