Posted 2005-11-23 5:15 PM (#33385) Subject: dressing area weekender conversion?
Regular
Posts: 51 Location: Jeddo, MI
I just purchased a trail-et 2 h b.p with a dressing area. Are there any ideas or plans to convert the dressing area into a neat little place to sleep and possibly have a refrig and cooktop. Maybe it is too small but I would like to know of anyone out there has done that. The model is a newyorker thorospirit. I was thinking that somehow a foam pad could be on a wood platform that drops down from the ceiling only when needed. My poor husband....I come up with a lot of ideas and then he can usually make them into reality.
Posted 2005-11-23 9:17 PM (#33391 - in reply to #33385) Subject: RE: dressing area weekender conversion?
Elite Veteran
Posts: 824 Location: Kansas
What are the dimensions of your floor? Have you considered a platform on the order of a drop leaf table? The legs fold up against the wall and the platform drops on top of them until needed. Might be easier than a ceiling drop down and could be used as shelves if needed too. May I borrow your husband? Mine thinks "do it yourself" means he signs the check instead of me!
Posted 2005-11-28 8:02 AM (#33502 - in reply to #33385) Subject: RE: dressing area weekender conversion?
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 456 Location: south of Cowtown, TEXAS
I've seen a 2' shortwall with a small fridge, sink and micro. It was a tight fit (and taller countertop) but can be done. Mine has a 4' shortwall, the link is below.
Posted 2005-11-28 7:04 PM (#33534 - in reply to #33391) Subject: RE: dressing area weekender conversion?
Regular
Posts: 51 Location: Jeddo, MI
Hi-Thanks for responding to my question. The dressing area can be viewed on http://www.trail-et.com/
web site. It is the New Yorker 2 horse bumper pull model, the dressing area is 72"wide and the longest part from the nose to the wall next to the horses is 4'10".
Posted 2005-11-28 7:04 PM (#33535 - in reply to #33502) Subject: RE: dressing area weekender conversion?
Regular
Posts: 51 Location: Jeddo, MI
Hi-Thanks for responding to my question. The dressing area can be viewed on http://www.trail-et.com/
web site. It is the New Yorker 2 horse bumper pull model, the dressing area is 72"wide and the longest part from the nose to the wall next to the horses is 4'10".
Posted 2005-11-28 10:34 PM (#33542 - in reply to #33385) Subject: RE: dressing area weekender conversion?
Veteran
Posts: 133 Location: Indianapolis, IN
With it being a straight load, that is going to be difficult to do everything you want. You can get AC built in, or just a fan vent in it. You can put a bench and such, even drop down bed, but keep in mind your saddle/bridles, extra chairs, tack trunks and sweaty saddlepads are also going to be up there.
That is why I want a rear tack, to keep those 2 things seperate. Personally I would but enough in it to stay in and be comfortable but not enough for cooking and such. I would suggest fridge and microwave and bed/pull down bunk!
I used to do searches on this site for bumper pulls with LQ, and there are a few. See what options they have and what floorplans they use.
dressing area weekender conversion?
