Easy to make up bed suggestions please

nedsram
nedsram Forum Participant Posts: 25
edited December 2015 in Motorhomes #1

We've had our Autosleeper Ravenna for about 5 years, but as we're not getting any younger, we're finding the chore of humpihg things around to turn the lounge into a double bed an increasing struggle. We don't want a fixed double bed, as we think that this would waste space. What we're hoping for is a layout which will allow the existing furniture to be turned into two single beds with minimum effort. We can't afford a new motorhome, but could possibly afford something around 5 years old. Any suggestions please?

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  • peedee
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    edited December 2015 #2

    I cannot advise on models but I would be looking for one which has two parallel 6ft settees which I could simply throw a Duvalay on. Best place to look at a wide range of used vehicles is the outdoor motorhome shows. I think the next one is usually held at the Shepton Mallet showground with the Peterborough National to follow in April.

    peedee

  • Bakers2
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    edited December 2015 #3

    Not quite what you asked for but we have a side dinette that makes into a double bed by pulling out slats inbetween the dinette seats and adding the back of long bench seat from opposite, filling the gaps with cushions, we put single mattress toppers on
    and a duvet, we find it works great.  The long bench then becomes a single bed, so you could still sleep separately if you wished.  I would imagine you do need to remove the bench back to make for a comfy night's sleep but in place its very good for forty
    winks Wink.  We find it is the best of both worlds as we wouldn't want a fixed bed.  Duvet, pillows and mattress toppers live on the overcab bed
    - we find this to closed in (can't spell the proper word this morning Surprised) and find it great for this sort of storage.  Hope you
    find a solution that isn't too much work.

  • young thomas
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    edited December 2015 #4

    as Peedee says, parallel setees are the way to go....

    front ones will give you a good lounge and may incorporate cab seats, rear lounges can have long enough sofas to just unroll a slepping bag.....but front cab will then probably become storage/ dumping area as seats wont swivel due to bathroom in the way.

  • rogher
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    edited December 2015 #5

    I think you’re looking for something like an AS Broadway (EK TB LP). It has the ‘railway carriage’ seating arrangement that peedee describes. The singles can be set up very quickly or even made into a huge double. There are several vans that offer this practical
    arrangement. Good luck in your hunt.

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2015 #6

    Have you thought about a drop down bed as in some m/vs,Bailey make one

  • young thomas
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    edited December 2015 #7

    Have you thought about a drop down bed as in some m/vs,Bailey make one

    A-class drop downs have been around for donkeys years, but coachbuilt ones (as per the Bailey) have only been out three years or so....this might suit the OP price wise, except that he wanted twin singles....

  • JVB66
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    edited December 2015 #8

    Have you thought about a drop down bed as in some m/vs,Bailey make one

    ...As BB says they have been on some for years and would give tha option of not having to do any bed making,Wink just let it down

  • young thomas
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    edited December 2015 #9

    Have you thought about a drop down bed as in some m/vs,Bailey make one

    ...As BB says they have been on some for years and would give tha option of not having to do any bed making,Wink just let it down

    for those after a double (and are reasonably mobile) i would suggest looking at a drop down (ready made bed, no need to store bedding, etc) but the OP is finding things an 'increasing struggle' (and wanted single beds) so a drop down is probably not for
    them......but you never know, a look might be worth it.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited December 2015 #10

    Bailey 625, we have one. It has 2 6ft long parallel settees, rear lounge, side galley with bathroom opposite, front cab seats do swivel. We just remove the seat backs pop them onto the cab seats, roll out our memory foam toppers (covered) we don't use sheets
    that way, then pop on the pillows and duvets. Takes us about 3 minutes to make and unmake the beds, nice and comfy and you can make them up into a big double if you wish.  Ours is a 625SE its 3 years old now, so you should be seeing some come onto the second
    hand market if you don't want to buy new.

  • brue
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    edited December 2015 #11

    I think you’re looking for something like an AS Broadway (EK TB LP). It has the ‘railway carriage’ seating arrangement that peedee describes. The singles can be set up very quickly or even made into a huge double. There are several vans that offer this practical
    arrangement. Good luck in your hunt.

    ...Our friends have just opted for a Broadway, he's a six footer and fits comfortably on the single sofas/beds. One good thing about Autosleepers is being able to drop the backrest cushions down behind the seats when you pull the beds forward and their reflex
    foam seating stands up to constant use. I see the OP already has an Autosleeper (we've had two) hope it won't be too difficult to find a make and design that suits.

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