Rear bed renovation [message #256229] |
Wed, 23 July 2014 10:27 |
thorndike
Messages: 406 Registered: January 2011 Location: Conifer, Colorado
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Well, it finally appears that the unemployment in my house is ending. That means we now have the funding to do a few more things to the coach sooner than we had expected! It is amazing how a secured income makes things like an RV renovation possible.
One of the renovations we want to do is to convert the two twin beds in the back to a single bed (after 27 years my wife still wants to sleep in the same bed!) I am a woodworker and have no trouble with the basic structure, but do have a few questions about what others have done.
First, for those that have done this, have you tied the beds to the wall structurally, or is your bed freestanding and not screwed to the walls. If they are connected to the walls, did you use any special screws? It is my understanding that you wouldn't want to use steel screws in the aluminum frame or is that an old wive's tale?
Is there a prefered mattress foam?
What creative solutions have you come up with to take advantage of the storage space in the middle that is now covered by the bed?
Bob
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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Re: [GMCnet] Rear bed renovation [message #256241 is a reply to message #256235] |
Wed, 23 July 2014 11:15 |
John Olson
Messages: 96 Registered: August 2013
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Bob,
Here are a few more links to rear bed conversion related items I've
collected along the way.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4230-beven-rear-twins-become-fore-and-aft-queen.html
http://www.henry-davis.com/GMC/RearBed.htm
http://www.bdub.net/bed_lift/index.html
http://minniebiz.com/gmcmotorhome/2011/08/01/installing-a-permanent-bed-in-the-gmc/
Our Edgemonte (north-south twins) had a board section spanning twins with
matching foam. Same as Dan described. Installed by PO.
Foam 'mattresses' used for the twin beds is starting to sag. We will
shortly be removing it and the nightstand to install a platform and
permanent king bed (3 layer mem foam).
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John Olson
76 Edgemonte
Currently in Round Lake, IL, then to WI somewhere en route to GMCMI in
Chippewa Falls.
On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Robert Peesel wrote:
> Thanks Dan,
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> I figured that something like that would be the first step.
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> After a bit of googling, I found this set of pictures
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3823-rear-bedroom-remodel.html .
> Unfortunately, I don't know
> who the Larry is that posted them! It is a beautiful piece of work.
> Larry if you are out there, I'd love to talk with you!
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> Bob
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> Robert Peesel
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> 1976 Royale 26'
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> Side Dry Bath
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> Sterling, Va
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Re: Rear bed renovation [message #256250 is a reply to message #256235] |
Wed, 23 July 2014 12:19 |
Larry
Messages: 2875 Registered: January 2004 Location: Menomonie, WI
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thorndike wrote on Wed, 23 July 2014 10:59Thanks Dan,
I figured that something like that would be the first step.
After a bit of googling, I found this set of pictures http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3823-rear-bedroom-remodel.html . Unfortunately, I don't know who the Larry is that posted them! It is a beautiful piece of work. Larry if you are out there, I'd love to talk with you!
Bob
Hey Bob,
I posted those pics, can't believe it has been 7yrs!! What would you like to know? We can take this off of the forum if you like. Just PM me.
Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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Re: Rear bed renovation [message #256260 is a reply to message #256250] |
Wed, 23 July 2014 14:00 |
midlf
Messages: 2212 Registered: July 2007 Location: SE Wisc. (Palmyra)
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Larry wrote on Wed, 23 July 2014 12:19
Hey Bob,
I posted those pics, can't believe it has been 7yrs!! What would you like to know? We can take this off of the forum if you like. Just PM me.
Please don't take it off forum. Whatever questions Bob has, so do others. And whatever you have to offer is valuable to others. If it gets too wordy or extensive those who are not interested have a delete key.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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Re: Rear bed renovation [message #256279 is a reply to message #256229] |
Wed, 23 July 2014 17:18 |
Carl S.
Messages: 4186 Registered: January 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ.
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Bob,
Here is a drawing my PO did of his rear bed installation. It works fine:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/permanent-bed-in-rear/p3124.html
If you are near or over 6' tall, you might want to make the mod that I did after sleeping in the rear bed a few times:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5490-gmc-bedroom.html
I also replaced the POs inner spring mattress with a three piece foam one from Overstock.com. It is a 'full size' made up of two different density 3" foam pads with a 4" memory foam top pad. It is very comfortable. My wife keeps saying she wishes she could get the Sleep Number bed in the house adjusted to the same comfort level as the bed in the coach.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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Re: Rear bed renovation [message #256280 is a reply to message #256229] |
Wed, 23 July 2014 17:22 |
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SteveW
Messages: 538 Registered: June 2005 Location: Southern California - Ora...
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I'm gonna get around to this conversion sooner or later... and when I do - I'll seriously consider this system:
http://www.frolisleepsystems.com/
Interesting... and seems to make sense. Well... at least to me.
Thanks,
Steve W
1973 23'
Southern california
Steve W
1973 : 23'
Southern California
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