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Fold Down Bed

PostPosted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 11:21 pm
by TxGent
Hi All,

I started renovating a motorcycle cargo trailer 6 x 12 V nose, to haul my goldwing and allow us a place to camp in also.

I've insulated and just installed paneling into it today, and stumbled across this site when searching for the following information.

I'm looking to create a fold down bed. One that will drop down from the sidewall of the trailer. I could have sworn I came across a thread describing how to create one here, but since i didn't bookmark it, can't seem to find it now :cry:

Anyone have any ideas or details on how to build one of these? I need it to be large enough for two people.

Thanks for any help!!

btw, great site here!!!!!

drop down bed

PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:31 am
by gwan2cruz
Welcome, this is a great forum with lots of great ideas. I am doing a similar type set up, good luck with yours. Not sure if this is the post you are looking for......
Gary

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=43539

PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:40 am
by pete42
One such fold down bed can be found under Jwhite's post "toyhauler update" on down this page.
http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=43595
one of the best I'v seen even has a neat arangment for a table.

pete

Murphey Bed Idea

PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:34 pm
by *Gearhead*
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I made this bed frame out of 2X2 and 1/8" plywood, just folds up against the wall. It holds a Queen size air mattress.

Murphey Bed Ideas

PostPosted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:39 pm
by *Gearhead*
I used PVC tubing with the furniture non skid foot pads to keep it sound. My camper has a hidden dove tail so I just made one longer to accommodate this.
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No that it's finished you cant even tell it's there when up. I can fit my race or street bike in there just fine.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:16 pm
by TxGent
Great ideas!! I think that is exactly what I am looking for and simpler than I thought.

Thanks!!