Fishhouse beds

[ChuckN]

I have a permanant fishhouse that needs some fine tuning. I want to start with the bed first.

Anyone have any ideas to make a simple bed without sacrificing space? Thinking of some kind of a wall mounted contraption. Anyone built one?

[FL SNIPER]

we simply used a cut piece of plywood...attached to the walls on hinges...with a 2x4 attached to the walls horizontally to support the plywood...and then ran down cables from the ceiling to attached to outer corners of the plywood. That way you could fold them up when not in use. So you have to have a strong ceiling to support the weight (otherwise build collapsable legs for the outer portion). Used a thin foam matt. Wasn't the most comfortable...but back in my partying days...it served its purpose fine.

[bobO]

if you want to make the bed as long as one of the walls in you you house, take two 2x4 and sandwich them together glue and screws. attach them horizontaly on each side of the house at the desired height. then build a 2x4 frame with plywood on top that can rest on top of your sandwicked 2x4s. they can be flat for a bed or tip them up and agaist the wall to make more room when your not using them. kinda of a quick fix for a bed.let me know if you dont understand my explanation.

[McGurk]

I get the idea, but I don't see the need to sandwich 2/ 2x4's together. If the platform reaches the outher 2x4, the inner one doesn't really gain you anything. I would imagine that the outer one would suffice.

When making your 2x4 frame for the plywood, make sure that the 2 longest 2x4 (runners) go from wall to wall and attach the other pieces (stringers) on the inside of the runners. Then you know the full length of the platform will rest on the support brackets.

We have a configuration such that there are 2) 1 person bunks on the same wall, and the top one actually swings down act as a backrest for the bottom bunk, creating a 3 person couch of sorts. The only hitch is to make a secure way to hold the outer edge of the top platform up in sleeping position while being convenient for getting up and down from. Chains or legs will do, but I'm still devising a simple effective solution. Seems like its back to dorm life! Good Luck! McGurk

[KidWalleye]

I glued and screwed two 2x4's against the wall so when I folded the top bunk up the foam pad would fold inside the bed.

[fishhook8]

I have a house on wheels 6.5 wide I bought two metal insulated doors from Menards damaged $5 ea. screwed a piece of plywood on top for strength. The bottom bunk has 2-3/4 hardwood boards screw to the wall. Installed hinges to raise it up against the wall. The top bunk has 1-3/4 hardwood board and is hinged to lower down on top of the lower bunk like a sofa. The bottom bunk can be hooked to the wall with the cushion on. The top bunk raises till it hits the ceiling. I also installed a 2x4 in the wall and a dead bolt on each end of the bunk to hold it in place for use. Note I installed a 1/8" plate on the wall where the dead bolt is engaged for extra strength. I cut the doors to length and reinstalled the support at the edge.

[skinnylee]

2x4 frame with reenforced rubber roofing material pulled across for a a top much better then plywood and still fold up against the wall

[bobO]

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I get the idea, but I don't see the need to sandwich 2/ 2x4's together. If the platform reaches the outher 2x4, the inner one doesn't really gain you anything. I would imagine that the outer one would suffice.

When making your 2x4 frame for the plywood, make sure that the 2 longest 2x4 (runners) go from wall to wall and attach the other pieces (stringers) on the inside of the runners. Then you know the full length of the platform will rest on the support brackets.

We have a configuration such that there are 2) 1 person bunks on the same wall, and the top one actually swings down act as a backrest for the bottom bunk, creating a 3 person couch of sorts. The only hitch is to make a secure way to hold the outer edge of the top platform up in sleeping position while being convenient for getting up and down from. Chains or legs will do, but I'm still devising a simple effective solution. Seems like its back to dorm life! Good Luck! McGurk

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Just for a little added strength, its not needed but it just makes the support stronger.

"Theres more than one way to skin a crappie."

[bulldoggie]

In my fishhouse I just used two "closet rod's" with brackets on the side walls. made a "canvas hammak" so to say. roll it to the back when not needed, unroll it when its time to hit the sack. quick easy and most of all outta the way why not needed.

[wallydiver]

...and probably a little more comfortable too.

[ChuckN]

Thanks for the suggestions!

I like that roll up canvas bed idea bulldoggie. That seems simple and sounds comfortable.

[cold one sd]

I used canvas and steel pipes. I made wall brackets from 2x4s. I leave my sleeping bag right in the canvas and double the bed to hang it in the brackets. The bed is always made and out of the way.

[Phred52]

ChuckN, I have been considering just what to use for a bed in my next dropdown. I need the room to haul 2-4-wheelers, and I also need the sitting/sleeping space for at least 3 persons. I've decided to use 2 futons. Lite weight, storage underneath and moveable/stackable. Lite weight is the big one. Check your local Shopco, Generally a good buy there.

[ChuckN]

Phred, A friend had a futon in his fishhouse, but it was a large bulky model. Now that I think about it, that might be the ticket to find one for my needs since I have plenty of room for one. Thanks.