Hello all.

I couldn't find any info on this subject so maybe ya'll can help. I want to make a bed that folds up to the wall of the trailer and then comes down at night for my ten year old that weighs 95 lbs can climb into and then in the morning we can take the mattress out and fold the bed back up and secure it to the wall. Almost exactly like a "Murphy Bed." I was even thinking about hanging a hammock from the ceiling. We converted our dressing room to a sleeper and have one large 12 year old on the floor but need the 11 year old off the floor so when we get up in the morning we don't step on him.

Any ideas?

It would be quite easy to fabricate a frame to fit a smaller mattress. Two hinges on the wall side would secure the one side. Chains or cables attached to the outside rail ends from the wall, would support the other side. It could be configured over cabinets or offer open storage space underneath.

The bed could be folded against the wall with bungees when it's not being used. If it is no longer wanted, it can easily be removed. Break down hinges could be utilised, allowing the bed to be easily removed whever it was not needed, and being able to be reinstalled in a matter of seconds.