Add a bunk

Discussion in 'Western Star Forum' started by cetanediesel, Jun 6, 2013.

  1. cetanediesel

    cetanediesel Medium Load Member

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    I would like to hear what you guys think it would take to add a top bed in my 01 constellation 72" sleeper. It has the single bed now. The reason I was thinking about this is we go to horse shows that are far enough away we need to sleep there 1 to 2 nights. The goose neck horse trailer only has room for one bed, so If I could make it so we could all have a separate bed would be nice.
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  3. Casual Trucker

    Casual Trucker Medium Load Member

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    From my experience the upper bunk was always hot in the summer and darn colder in the winter so as far as I'm concerned the upper bunk is mostly worthless but if you must do something make sure that you you know that the upper bunk will Shake rock & roll during driving times and even the factory built upper bunk in our Freight Shaker is loose and full of cracks we don't trust it so we use it for storage
     
  4. bowlwinkle

    bowlwinkle Heavy Load Member

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    I'd check with a salvage yard and see if you could find a factory set up, or a dealer, but I'm sure that would be spendy.
     
  5. Krashdragon

    Krashdragon Medium Load Member

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    No idea if this would work, but how about a hammock. Check with places like Rei and online like Gossamer Gear (ultralightweight camping). Some hammocks are more comfortable than mattresses. No idea how to support it tho, reinforcing or a frame perhaps.
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  6. tirednaz

    tirednaz Heavy Load Member

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    Looking at just your pics I would say go with a fixed bunk built on a aluminum frame. It appears from the pics you have the room between the tuck and roll and that top set of storage. Or if you could find a top bunk out of a Pete with the back half fixed and the front part folds up.
     
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