Creating bunk beds in a 171 |
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techntrek
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Topic: Creating bunk beds in a 171 Posted: 08 Apr 2013 at 12:31pm |
Yup, it was 29 X 70, which is after I took an inch and a half off of the length. Now it tilts upwards much easier to get to the storage compartments, just clearing the window frames but still wide enough to reach the outer edges of the cusions.
I made the legs as high as the ledge on the front wall plus the height of a 2 X 4 on edge (usually 1.5 inches milled, but measure to be sure), which made it all level. However, another 3-4 inches in height would be better now that I've seen it in use. Just barely enough room for the bottom sleeper to comfortably roll over in its current configuration.
The legs at their current length are about a half inch too long to get the thing through the door in one piece - still. The first leg through the door has room because you can turn the whole thing but by the time the 2nd leg needs to come through you can't turn it because of cabinets on the far wall. I'm considering adding hinges and buckle latches to allow the legs to fold up but for now I'm leaving it as a semi-permanent installation.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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jeannierom828
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Posted: 08 Apr 2013 at 8:34am |
Thanks for the info!
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jjkd
Newbie Joined: 26 Nov 2012 Location: Illinois Online Status: Offline Posts: 11 |
Posted: 07 Apr 2013 at 10:59pm |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 06 Apr 2013 at 9:58pm |
I took the measurements this afternoon, going by memory here, 29" X 70". I have them written down upstairs, if I'm wrong I'll post back later.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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DocTom
Senior Member Joined: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Online Status: Offline Posts: 190 |
Posted: 06 Apr 2013 at 1:03pm |
You are wearing my shoes, too!!! Nice work on the bed also.
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Brush and Floss, It is the Secret of Life!
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 05 Apr 2013 at 8:06pm |
While I'm camping tonight I don't have a tape measure here. I can tell you that I measured the width of the queen in the back and cut that in half, then added a few inches. I can get you exact measurements tomorrow. I need to pull it out of the pod and cut an inch or two off the side so I can lift it easier. Right now it catches on the window frames unless I get it just right.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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jeannierom828
Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2013 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4 |
Posted: 05 Apr 2013 at 9:26am |
What are the measurements of your top bunk? Looks great!
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g4royce
Senior Member Joined: 20 Nov 2010 Location: PortStLucie FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 335 |
Posted: 31 Mar 2013 at 12:49pm |
Fantastic mod! Greg & I were talking about doing a mod like that if we went up to a 171 However, if we went up to a 172, we'd be stuck doing a loose top bunk/dinette mod....
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ChaiPod
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unlblkrubi
Newbie Joined: 07 Jul 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 18 |
Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 4:35pm |
Moab Ventilater, same as I wear.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 24 Mar 2013 at 9:54pm |
Probably the 12th pair I've owned, its all I've worn for about a decade.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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