Bunk Ladder For 28DSBH

[Chicken-little76]

Originally Posted by Jammer

Off the iPad and on the desktop now, so here are those pics...

That is EXACTLY what I want. Will have to send this picture to Grandpa to get working on it! Thanks!

[Jammer]

Great! Let me know if you need any measurements or a better picture...Two tips: Remove the plastic "top-cap" from the trim when you notch out for your L brackets. Then, put the trim over the bracket to help hide them. (dont cut the plastic trim). Also, don't forget to put the bottom L brackets under the plywood lid to the storage area, and carve out the framing a bit so the lid will close flat. I'm sure Grandpa has it all under control! Cheers!

[jamesj]

Jammer,

Can you provide some more dimensions? Width of the ladder, and from floor up where you placed the rungs. I really like what you did and want to make one too.

Thanks!

[Jammer]

Hello! Here are some dimensions:

Total Height = 51 1/4" (including 1/4" felt pads on the feet)
Total Width = 10"
Rung Width = 7"
Sides = 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square fir (labelled as 2x2 though...but it's not!)
Rungs = 1" Hardwood round dowel
First Rung = 21 1/4" from floor
Second Rung = 31 1/4" from floor
Third Rung = 41 1/4" from floor

Use a 1" forstner bit to drill your holes, can do 1" depth into each side. Very strong!
Also, round over your outside top corner.
Check your height. It may differ slightly from trailer to trailer. I kept the top flush with the top edge to help avoid any clothing snags or injuries.
All purchased from home depot in the trim/moulding section.

Hope this helps! Cheers! JMR

[Chicken-little76]

Thanks a ton! We are picking up out trailer at the end of the month, and this has been something that "bothered" me about this unit. NOW to get the dealer to order me a second curtain rod so I can have two curtains too.

[jamesj]

Jammer,

Hate to bug you, but can you post a couple photo's of the brackets at the top bunk and the bottom/storage area?

Going to get supplies now... :-)

Thanks!

[blkcorvair]

Here's mine. I too hated the no ladder thing. Since its mostly little ones going up and down I wanted it to stick up as high as the top of the mattress so its easliy located sliding down backwards and I put it on a small tilt to make it a little easier for little ones to climb. Two simple hooks from home depot with some heat shrink tubing holds it in place. Drilled some holes in the platform and dropped it in. Added some foam pads to the bottom to protect the floor. Dont know the exact dimensions but its 12" wide and the slide and cabinet doors clear it all enough for it not to be a problem.

[Jammer]

Sorry for the delay. Here are some close-up pics...



Still not sure how best to post pictures, so I hope this works. Anyway, #1 shows the top brackets, notice the plastic strip as mentioned before. #2 is a lower bracket, has been shortened to length, and knotched in, plastic strip intact. #3, lower again. #4 Storage door closed flat #5 Upper brackets hidden #6 Same, upper #8 Rungs glued, nice fit due to forstener bit. #9 Finished product...

Hope these show up big this time, as I used a camera for these ones. Looks like you can click on them for larger images...Let me know if you need anything further! Cheers!

Jammer

[Tail_gunner]

We have an Eagle 284BHS which is the same basic floor plan as the WhiteHawk 28DSBH. We got a ladder for our curved corner rear bunks that came with the camper. Since the rear bunks seem to be the same, maybe a ladder is something your dealer can get from Jayco??

[jdorant]

Originally Posted by Tail_gunner

We have an Eagle 284BHS which is the same basic floor plan as the WhiteHawk 28DSBH. We got a ladder for our curved corner rear bunks that came with the camper. Since the rear bunks seem to be the same, maybe a ladder is something your dealer can get from Jayco??

can you post a picture of the ladder Jayco supplies?

[rolygut]

I just bought the 184bh, model, and we have yet to use it, but same thing the bunk is so hard to get up on, grandkids are having a hard time.

[muelldawg]

Originally Posted by LongIslandCamper

Has anyone put a ladder to get up to the second bed in the 28DSBH? I'm wondering if just getting a step stool is an option.

Yes, the step stool inserted against the bathroom wall and just under the mattress works well for us. Pictures attached

[Tniss54]

We also use a three step folding ladder. Didn't want to mount anything to block the opening of the bunks for when the kids get older.

[muelldawg]

Our step is not mounted. It is free standing and safely works when you apply pressure with your foot. It fits flush to wall, with a small "foot" under mattress.

When we travel or open bottom bunk I simply pull it. No tools required.

[Buckeye Hunter]

I like that foothold. Was trying to figure out how to mount one to the side of the closet wall on our 254, but with only the thin panelling I knew it would be strong enough. Now I have an idea. For our first trip I used part of a pool ladder sitting on the bottom queen bunk. Worked ok, but takes up space. Not a huge issue since normally only our son sleeps on the bottom.

[Anderson491]

Hey Jammer, I really like the idea of the top bunk ladder system you worked out and plan on putting a carbon copy together this week. My question was what color did you go with for the stain job and did you use a clear coat? I have the "Coffee" interior but I would assume the interior wood stain from the factory would be the same as any 28DSBH. Thanks, any information is appreciated.

[Subaru297]

I like the ladder pictures. Thanks

Has anyone contemplated cutting an access through the top bunk and building a ladder or stairs against the back wall? Like a fireman pole but with a ladder. You could even get fancy and use a trapdoor if you were worried about a sleeping child going through the hole.

We have a 281BHS that has a similar bunk layout to the pictured ones.

If I ever get adventurous (or enough free time) I may attempt this one and will document it. I think the kids would love it. Just like the trap door in the tree house!

Or drop down stairs like an attic! Just thought of that one.

Cheers

[muelldawg]

Subaru, that is a neat idea!

[Jammer]

Hello! Sorry, haven't been on in a while. I think I used a cherry all-in-one stain, so it's stain and varnish in one. I used a matte finish, and it matched up pretty well. Still holding up!

[Tunce the traveler]

This is what Jayco does in Australia. Just go to. Jayco.com.au
For ideas.