mr_andyj wrote:
IDT there is any "all" or any standard for murphy beds. Keep looking, the bed length will be designed to fit into the camper design. Find one that works.
Warning: campers are built to appeal to the wife. This is not to be negative in any way, but the women tend to look at colors, and fabrics and counter tops, and pantrys, where the man will look at the structure, build quality and usefulness of the camper. Campers can be built like junk bc the female is not going to see that, only the splendor of visual appeal. Let the man pick it out, as he will be immune to the trickery aimed at you.
It is easier to hang a new curtain than to rebuild a bad structure.
For some people they want to live in their camper, looking out the window at the beauty of where they parked. For others they need a home base - a place to sleep and cook a few meals and to store their stuff while they go out and explore. This is a big difference when choosing a camper.
Family comes back from adventure, everyone wants a shower, one is cooking, then everyone wants to site and eat and relax all at the same time. It is packed with people so the decorations and interior design colors dont matter as much as where to sit, can we move around, is there enough water, and does the camper work for a family...
For me what matters is
Bed
AC
Heat
Kitchen
Shower
I have a nice bed, but it folds up out of the way. I need the basics, AC, heat, shower and a way to cook and clean up. That's all I need, the rest is bonus. For me camper is home base, not home.
Many people regret their first camper.
Thank you Sir for your comments. "Let the man pick it out?!!" Did you see my questions about bed lengths, and my comment about wanting to tow shorter for safety? I have posted many times on here about getting the right TV, and towing within guidelines. I don't give a rats ass about the fabrics/curtains lol! Your comments do show that I'm on the right track, being concerned about the right things. You make some good points about what people are looking for, we tend to be more the ones that just need a home base. IF "the man" had picked this out, we'd be likely hauling a 40 foot toy hauler and needing a new TV, BTW!!! ;)