Posted 2016-03-04 1:52 PM (#166357) Subject: Drop Down Cabinet Bed
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Location: Honea Path, SC 29654
Where can I purchase a drop down cabinet bed? I would like to replace my current section of cabinets over my jack knife sofa with this. I don't want to lose my cabinet space, so this is why I would like the cabinet bed.Thanks!
Posted 2016-03-04 8:05 PM (#166361 - in reply to #166357) Subject: RE: Drop Down Cabinet Bed
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Posts: 402 Location: Valentine, NE
I would call the LQ conversion company and see if they could help. I believe all bunks are custom done.
On our last LQ, we looked into this. Several issues prevented us from going this route.
According to our local LQ conversion company, there are several issues that need addressed. First is distance from top of window to the trailer ceiling. Most "stock" windows do not have enough clearance for this arrangement. Unless trailer roof height is above average, or the window is smaller than average, you run out of room. Issue is that once you get the frame work in place, put a 4-5" mattress on the frame, you have very little head room for anyone to sit up in bed. Or craw up to the bed.
Another issue is the weight rating of what the frame work can hold without center support. They suggested anything over 60-80 pounds, you really have to be careful.
Third issue is how to get crawled up to the bed. One needs a ladder of some type and that takes up a lot of room.
Fourth issue, they said, is to get a quality mattress. A 4-5" thick mattress is really difficult to make comfortable for most people.
The last issue, that I remember discussing, is that trying to use the bed for storage. With a mattress in the way, you really are limited to access to the area for storage.
Bottom line is, that they will and do, do a few, but they really try to talk people out of this. Especially in a trailer that was not designed for it from the factory.
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