| Bunk bed supports [message #345885] |
Wed, 31 July 2019 11:18  |
habbyguy
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Registered: May 2012
Location: Mesa, AZ
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I've never had the need to use the top bunk bed portion until a trip to the Grand Canyon with a couple granddaughters last week. Normally, it's just a matter of clipping in the straps to the ceiling "hooks", but my beloved PO put in a new (very nice) ceiling, and covered the access to the hooks. I always thought about slicing into the really nice headliner, but could imagine that turning into a real mess.
Then it occurred to me that the upper bunk is considerably wider than the lower portion when it's folded out, so it would be easy enough to use vertical supports instead of hanging it. I looked at some options (including just using sturdy wooden dowels of the appropriate length (right around 48"), but decided that I really needed something a little more substantial, and adjustable. What I found (and am very happy with) was a set of FastCap Upper Hand Work Supports, which will work for loads between 28" and 60". Each is rated to support 150 pounds, so clearly they're up to the task (don't think a 300 pound human would fit in the upper bunk anyway!). They cost me less than $50 for the pair, including shipping.
They stow under the lower section of the couch just fine (I take off one of the large, grippy feet to make it simpler), and adjust with a squeeze of the "trigger". They seem to be very sturdy and I really can't imagine them being knocked out by accident, particularly with someone in the top bunk. And of course, now I have more tools - I can imagine these things being very handy for lots of uses around the house / RV / garage.
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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