We have a bunk bed!

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We have a bunk bed!

Postby Ben W » Thu May 25, 2006 6:52 pm

Just in time for the long weekend! This will let us get one child up top and then sleep with the other and my wife on the queen. We did a few trips with all of us on the queen, but it was a bit cramped.

When they get older, we'll kick 'em to a tent... just can't do it yet.

Thanks to John Walker who first gave me the idea!

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Postby Chris C » Thu May 25, 2006 6:54 pm

KEWEL!!!!! :thumbsup: When I was a kid, I'd have killed to sleep in a bunk like that! Bet your son loves it.
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Postby Steve Frederick » Thu May 25, 2006 8:31 pm

Ben! Very nice! That should last a couple of years!
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Postby Miriam C. » Thu May 25, 2006 9:41 pm

:applause: :applause: :applause:
That is great. Bet he will remember the rest of his life how dad built him his own bunk in the camper. Course when they get older you will have the "my turn" to deal with. :lol: :thumbsup:

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Postby EZ » Thu May 25, 2006 10:20 pm

That's cool! And the inside of the camper looks really nice.

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Postby Ron Dickey » Fri May 26, 2006 12:05 am

simple, ez to make, and makes camping fun for the kids. :thinking:

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Postby jmtk » Fri May 26, 2006 12:27 am

That looks very cool, Ben! :thumbsup: We're planning a similar bunk for our son, however we won't have to contend with any cabinets, so ours will sit lower in the cabin. Can your son crawl into it by himself easily, or does he need a boost up? Be sure to post some camping pics after the long weekend!

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good work Ben

Postby Guy » Fri May 26, 2006 9:20 am

Dear Ben,

That will worek fine, kids will love it.
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Postby Ira » Fri May 26, 2006 9:31 am

NICE!

That kid doesn't wet the bed, does he? You may want to carry an umbrella.
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Postby john » Fri May 26, 2006 12:11 pm

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Postby greasywheats » Fri May 26, 2006 12:17 pm

Hey Ben- That bunk is awesome! Quality TD too.
I was looking at your gallery and was wondering what type of mattresses you have in there. The TD looks like its 5' wide and uses 2 small mattresses rather than one queen mattress. I'm looking for a way around dropping $250 for a queen (60" wide) for my Tear - Maybe 2 small mattresses might be cheaper.
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Postby Melvin » Fri May 26, 2006 12:18 pm

Almost exactly my plan, good to see it working for someone.
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