From queen to two single beds.

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in Modifications & Upgrades
Recently completed a modification to change from queen bed to two 27" beds.   Full document in attachment.  ( MS WORD format.  )

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  • fstop32
    fstop32
    Nice job @game.  Since I rebuilt my bench frame as part of an upgrade I didn't need the piano hinged piece on mine.  But I did go the bench slide stops under my new plywood bench, they worked like a charm as I'm sure yours did too.
    DaveR middleTN - 2015 320S  /  TV 2003 Tundra 4x4
  • hammerstone
    hammerstone
    @game i like your setup.  seems pretty simple, i was going to cut that 1" lip off too so i don't have to worry about different heights.  I like the little blocks to keep it from sliding out, and the ability to return to the "standard" setup.

    questions if convenient;  your setup gives 27" of sleeping space.  Has that been enough?  I'm 19" wide at the shoulders and wife is less, so it seems like it would be plenty.  Do you leave the seat backs in place which would reduce your sleeping space by about 3-4"?

    The setup leaves 18" of "walking space".  has that been sufficient?

    What did you do about cushions?  I've seen a few people buy custom width mattresses, and some have modified their cushions and then using sleeping bags on top (probably my route).  But what about seat backs?  Did you have a 6" extension cushion made to take up the extra space?

    any advice/pictures would be appreciated.
  • game
    game
    "But what about seat backs?  Did you have a 6" extension cushion made to take up the extra space?"

    Seatback removed and stored in tow vehicle or in forward compartment under the fold-down seat back.     The 6" gap filled with a 4 X  6 foam and put into a simple covering ( like a pillow slip).    

    Purchased a 2" foam Queen mattress and cut to size, covering the 6" foam and seat cushions.  Purchase a Queen bedsheet, cut in half and then sewed to form a 'sack' for the top foam.

    Note:  Once set up we left this configuration set up all the time.   

    "    The setup leaves 18" of "walking space".  has that been sufficient?"   
    We are both under 6' tall and under 150 lb.   It is tight but sufficient.  BTW: I, being the tallest, used the 'door' side, my wife the 'bulkhead' side.

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