Basement Bedrooms

Point Blank Design · May 06, 2015, 02:14:13 PM

I am new to the forums and we are still on the hunt for our first bus. One thing I have been trying to find are any photos of basement bedrooms on BC and searching the web, with no results...

Does anyone have any photos showing how people are building these? I am leaning towards using a bay for a room for our 6 year old girl, I know she would love it!

Any input is appreciated! Jonathan

eagle19952 · May 06, 2015, 03:16:40 PM

Not a naysayer, but a thought, the bays consume a lot of utilities and storage...

luvrbus · May 06, 2015, 03:58:01 PM

Several Eagles running around with basement bedrooms I'll see if I can find some photos for you

Point Blank Design · May 06, 2015, 04:21:09 PM

Quote from: eagle19952 on May 06, 2015, 03:16:40 PM
Not a naysayer, but a thought, the bays consume a lot of utilities and storage...

No problem, I am just doing my research as this could be something that would help out our family and space needs...

Point Blank Design · May 06, 2015, 04:21:59 PM

Quote from: luvrbus on May 06, 2015, 03:58:01 PM
Several Eagles running around with basement bedrooms I'll see if I can find some photos for you

Thanks luvrbus, that would make my day!

OneLapper · May 06, 2015, 04:54:54 PM

Here you go!

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=24028.0

Point Blank Design · May 06, 2015, 05:56:18 PM

Quote from: OneLapper on May 06, 2015, 04:54:54 PM
Here you go!

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=24028.0

Thanks! That looks pretty simple....

OneLapper · May 06, 2015, 06:23:46 PM

When we go camping / boondocking, we usually have 6 or more kids with us, so the bay bedroom is really a great place for the missus and I to sleep. The extra sleeping space is needed. It's extremely quiet, and I mean quiet. The foam board insulation, carpet pad, and the memory foam mattress absorb sound perfectly.

luvrbus · May 07, 2015, 04:16:00 AM

I am not computer smart enough to lift photos but on Sell A Bus the Captain Ron is for sale with a bay bed room with windows on each each door, Vern will probably send you some photos

eagle19952 · May 07, 2015, 08:38:03 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on May 07, 2015, 04:16:00 AM
I am not computer smart enough to lift photos but on Sell A Bus the Captain Ron is for sale with a bay bed room with windows on each each door, Vern will probably send you some photos

http://www.sellabus.com/patrick_eagle.html

Oonrahnjay · May 07, 2015, 12:28:53 PM

Quote from: OneLapper on May 06, 2015, 06:23:46 PM... we usually have 6 or more kids with us, so the bay bedroom is really a great place for the missus and I to sleep. ...

Before I read to the end of that sentence, I got two pictures in my mind. One was that the bay bedroom would be a good place for *The Kids* to sleep. The other one was a padlock!

oltrunt · May 07, 2015, 06:22:22 PM

I've tried my best not to reply to this thread--not that I have any gripes, I really wish I could stand to make sleeping quarters out of the bays on my MCI, but I'm having trouble enough just working in the bays without feeling closed in even with both sides open. Do you suppose it has anything to do with the fact that as a kid I was plucked off the street and locked in the trunk of a car? It all worked out OK for me (I was the wrong kid and was eventually let go) but I still won't wear pull over sweat shirts or sleep in a mummy bag. I know, get over it

Jack

OneLapper · May 07, 2015, 07:17:53 PM

Well, being claustrophobic might put a kink in the basement bedroom plan!

The two of us sleep down there because it's very roomy..... As long as you're laying down. Lol

Lostranger · May 07, 2015, 07:44:19 PM

I suppose I could build a basement bedroom for my low floor, but I'd have to carry it and a backhoe on a trailer.

Jim