RE: New beds in the "B"
HTRJ,
The beds are 27" wide by 72" long and 4" thick with medium firm mattress foam. They sleep very comfortably.
booster,
I actually have 14" clearance under the beds.
Thanks to all for the comments.
Bob
RE: New beds in the "B"
Thanks everyone for the comments.
Booster,
Mine is pretty straight across the back. Be careful of the headroom while sitting against the back doors. Mine curves in towards the front. I used 1X3 for all the framing except across the back. There I used a 2X4 on edge and added a 1 1/4 aluminum angle. I don't think the angle was necessary, but I had it. I haven't measured it but I have somewhere around 18" under the back. I can measure if you need it. My bed platforms do not hinge. They are fastened down with just a couple of screws for service access. (Water heater, water pump, etc) I can access (from the back)approx. 5 feet on both sides and 27" in the center. Room for folding chairs, chaise lounge, jack, tools, screen room, and more. If you need other pictures or measurements, let me know.
New beds in the "B"
We recently purchased a 1997 Coach House with the electric couch/bed in the back. The couch was very comfortable for sitting. Shortly after getting it we went on an overnight shakedown. Everything worked well and we think we will love traveling in it. All was good until it was time for bed. We extended the couch and made the bed. We wnt to bed and all was good until the first trip to the bathroom. I was in the back and had to crawl over my DW. As many of you have probably found out, the older you get the more night time trips are needed. We discovered that the sleeping arrangements weren't going to work. I just am not good at climbing over.
I decided to remove the electric couch (which I now need to sell) and install two beds on each side in it's place. I removed all the wheel well covering, and the water heater covering. I lost two drawers on each side but was able to install one on each side under the beds. The net loss was one drawer on each side but I have a plan to gain four more drawers in another location. (I will document when I do that project.)
I framed out the rear with 1X3 lumber and I was able to use some of the removed material to keep the wood color the same as the rest of the coach. I have as much under bed storage with the new configuration as I did with the couch.
I ordered foam from the internet and made matresses/cushions. I tried my hand at upholstering (first time ever) (I learned to sew) and I think they came out well. I, as well as my DW are very satisfied with the outcome.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l242/bobwalter/MOTORHOME%20BED/P1010181.jpg
I started with a standard electric couch/bed.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l242/bobwalter/MOTORHOME%20BED/P1010190.jpg
Framed out beds.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l242/bobwalter/MOTORHOME%20BED/P1010189.jpg
You can see the drawers under the beds.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l242/bobwalter/MOTORHOME%20BED/P1010187.jpg
Upholstery completed. Project complete. Now we can sleep. Also comfortable seating.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l242/bobwalter/MOTORHOME%20BED/P1010193.jpg
Still a lot of storage underneath and accessible from the back door.
I am happy with the results and it looks factory made. It will make our "B" much more comfortable for the two of us.
