Bed Platform

[RJ]

Mornin', y'all -

We are re-configuring Tortoise's bedroom from twins to a single queen on an opening platform.

Because of the distance between the closet and bathroom walls in relation to the rear wall, we have to mount the bed crossways, with the foot of the bed on the passenger side.

We've already measured and masked out the box's location on the floor, taking into account the wheel wells and the engine access hatches.

What we haven't determined is the height of the platform the 10" thick mattress will sit on, so I'm asking my fellow busnuts what has worked for you.

How high is your coach's master bedroom's bed platform off the floor?

TIA,

RJ

[bobofthenorth]

I'm sure you've thought this part through already but I'll put it out there anyway.  Make sure to consider the implications of your construction on future engine access.  If you have to lean over the edge of a raised platform it can get hard on your belly.  BTDT.  The further in you have to reach the more awkward it is too.  Having some portion of the platform lift with the bed would alleviate a lot of those problems.

[lostagain]

So you have decided your girl friend Pat is a keeper now  We enjoyed meeting her at the Pahrump rally. Nice lady. I'll measure ours this afternoon.

JC

[RJ]

I'm sure you've thought this part through already but I'll put it out there anyway.

Way ahead of you on that one, Bob!!

RJ

[Astro]

I bought a free standing powder coated steel platform frame off the net. It is 15 inches high and I made a couple of permanently mounted castor cups to anchor the feet in place. If I need to move it or remove it, simply lift it out and over or I can unbolt it altogether for room if needed. We use free moving storage boxes under. It is way better and more flexible than the monster permanent box that was in place prior. I also had a great bonfire with the old box as a bonus. Much weight saved as well.

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

RJ et. al. I took a look at Arron Temple's bed at the Dam rally in 2015 in his Prevost (article to come soon) and I liked the design of his bed.  He mounted it high so it is easy to look out the windows on both sides when he wakes up in the morning.  But now that you are turning your bed sideways, this may not be an option for you.

But did you consider bunk beds to bring back the kid in you? :-)

[HB of CJ]

Engine heat transmission and migration.  You want zero.  The bed and frame must be able to be easily broken down and also removed easily for engine access.  Did I mention long run engine heat?  Also the frame must be very stiff.  It will sag over time.  Consider fire proof construction materials.  Did I mention heat?  Yikes! 

[Iceni John]

I plan on making my under-bed area completely accessible for easily reaching the back of the engine through the hatch there.   The bed frame will pivot up on struts as high as the ceiling allows, and when down it will sit on a perimeter support of removable low walls that enclose a storage space for shoes etc. under the bed.   With the bed lifted up, all three support walls under it will be completely removable with quick-release pins, leaving an unobstructed clear space on the floor to allow easy access to the engine.   This will be easy to make (he says optimistically), simple, look good, and most importantly give me unobstructed access to the engine's hydraulic/PS pump and air compressor.

John

[Geoff]

My queen bed measures 63wx82lx22.5h with a 10" dual air mattresses setup.  I have  gas struts to lift the mattress portion where I have two water tanks @. 55 gallons apice with room for a third tank.  I highly recommend Comfortair air beds.  I have my side at 35 while my wife likes 90!!

--Geoff

[pabusnut]

RJ,

I put my queen bed right in the middle, but it cantilevers over three sides by 8 inches I think.  This way you can walk(sort of) around the bed w/o kicking your toes into the base.  Mine pivots up on gas struts to allow access to storage I really don't need underneath.

Steve

[Oonrahnjay]

RJ,

I put my queen bed right in the middle, but it cantilevers over three sides by 8 inches I think.  This way you can walk(sort of) around the bed w/o kicking your toes into the base.  Mine pivots up on gas struts to allow access to storage I really don't need underneath.

Steve

     Very similar, except mine's a "California king".  (Thermal mattress - a bit warm in hot weather but very, very comfortable.)

[chessie4905]

Our present coach bed sits at 27 inches high. You don't have to get down off it or get up out of it. I have two large drawers that pull out to the front. The 4104 we had was about 8 inches lower with a sleep number style.  Plush top mattress only on current one and I really like it. Now that we are older, we appreciate not climbing out.

[luvrbus]

They say a bed should be high enough so when sitting on it your feet should be flat on the floor that why in most coaches they are about the height as the furniture. I was told by a converter

[Tom Y]

RJ, I made mine high. I will measure if you wish. I can climb over the top of my L10 in the engine area. That is what I was shooting for.

[lostagain]

Mine is 16" high plus the mattress is another 10".

JC