King Bed conversion that stows under mattress when done.

[rideadeuce]

So after some time trying to sleep with 2--3 kids in the Ollie and not wanting to mess with taking down and setting up the dinette table. I thought there might be an easier, simpler way. First, we tried a solution that worked well once the base was setup but after some time it became clear it was too time consuming and cumbersome for us because we had to stuff it in the back of the Tundra. My search for something different was based mainly on the requirement that it could be stowed easily in the travel trailer. 

Finally, I decided to try something. I bought two 24x27 sheets of HDPE 3/4 thick and cut them to the width of the space between the mattresses and then routed a channel for them to sit on top of the rails firmly in place. This is how it turned. Please excuse my wood working skills. 20 in x 24in with 1/4 in. channels. Worked perfectly. Very sturdy and stows under the mattress on top of the moisture mat.

If you have a router, the materials were less than $100. I used the color dolphin grey. 

Best, 

Mike

 

 

Edited July 23 by rideadeuce

[mossemi]

I’m sure you’ve heard that necessity is the mother of invention.  Nice solution to your challenge.

Mossey

[Mike and Carol]

Looks nice!  I did something similar back in 2018, not as refined as what you did but it did the trick.  Haven’t used it in a while, though.

Twin Bed Conversion

Mike