Bunk mods to 13' 189 FDS

[retelect]

We modified the bunk to better serve our needs as retired empty nesters. Now we enjoy increased headroom and less claustrophobia in our bed, and still have a fair amount of storage. The standard equipment overhead bunk is no more.

 

[APD]

Wow Retelect! That looks like great work!

 

[michellep]

Very nice! The talent that abounds on this Forum...

 

[brackenlip]

Very nicely done ! Your basic theory was the same as mine in my 189FDS. Except I just used an open bamboo shelf in that position. I use that shelf for lightweight items.

 

[John_C]

Nice job with the cabinets and they look like they belong... ;-)

 

[fourfourto]

Nice job I have same camper.
Did you do both sides ?

 

[retelect]

No, just the 'foot' end so we can sit up without bonking our heads on the top bunk.

 

[Rocky Mtn marmot]

Nice work, did you build the cabinet fronts or purchase them?

 

[retelect]

The cabinets are made from the original bunk cut down to 4' to fit the available space. So in other words there's no going back Also I removed the angle bracket from the opposite side above the window and attached it the wardrobe cabinet to support that side.

 

[fourfourto]

I use that side for my head and the other side for my feet

I would like to do same but I leave the bunk out without mattress,have bins for storage and put the cat food up there .I use a foldable shelf on the fridge wall as a step for cat to get up there to eat and get away from dog if needed.

Yes we hit our heads a lot but what can you do