Bunk beds

[Skaling]

Any one out there with suggestions on what i can do for my bunks on my 26bh to make it safe for my kids(3 year old on the top bunk, and 1 year old on the bottom). The beds are large, but i would hate for them to roll off..
I thought about cargo nets( like the grocery nets style in back of SUV's) but i think they would stretch and still allow the boys to fall....

[Little Shack]

They make bed rails for kids that are held in place by poles/?? that extend under the mattress. I bought one for my granddaughter at a Baby's R Us.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...entPage=family

[Skaling]

Originally Posted by Little Shack

They make bed rails for kids that are held in place by poles/?? that extend under the mattress. I bought one for my granddaughter at a Baby's R Us.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...entPage=family

Yes, we have those for home but they will not work with the 26bh as the bunks only have a 30" wide opening at the corner of the mattress.

[KiltDog]

I'll be following this. Three trips so far in our 26BH with my 7 y.o. in the single wide top bunk w/out a rail. My wife and I discussed buying a railing system, but couldn't find anything that would work off the shelf. I've seen pictures of custom made railings online, but haven't made my own. If someone has a good railing system for the thin top bunk please share.

[jtownstumpjumper]

Made ours from pvc to fit our bunks in our WhiteHawk 30 DSQB....they turn and go back under the mattress....length is whatever you want to make it.

[Skaling]

Originally Posted by jtownstumpjumper

Made ours from pvc to fit our bunks in our WhiteHawk 30 DSQB....they turn and go back under the mattress....length is whatever you want to make it.

Never thought about using pvc..thanks, they look good..

[jtownstumpjumper]

Originally Posted by Skaling

Never thought about using pvc..thanks, they look good..

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Four 90 degree elbows...four "T's"....one stick of pvc, whatever size you want to make it...and a can of spray paint.....probably less than $10.

[jenoble99]

I made a ladder so our 6 yr old can get on the top bunk. I put hooks on it that hook over the top bunk. The ladder is high enough over the bunk that it should also serve as a rail to help keep him from rolling out. If you also need a ladder this may be an option.

[Skaling]

Originally Posted by jenoble99

I made a ladder so our 6 yr old can get on the top bunk. I put hooks on it that hook over the top bunk. The ladder is high enough over the bunk that it should also serve as a rail to help keep him from rolling out. If you also need a ladder this may be an option.

Another good idea. Do you have a picture?

[oobedoob]

This is how we keep our 21 mo. Old on his bunk. I added a cleat to the wall on the left and have a short piece of cord to keep him from pulling it on himself. The mattress holds it in place for the most part, only have 1 of the legs on it under the mattress and we just slide it to the rear of the bunk to get in and out. Looks like your tt bunk is curved so maybe this won't work but hopefully this will inspire you.

[Skaling]

Originally Posted by oobedoob

This is how we keep our 21 mo. Old on his bunk. I added a cleat to the wall on the left and have a short piece of cord to keep him from pulling it on himself. The mattress holds it in place for the most part, only have 1 of the legs on it under the mattress and we just slide it to the rear of the bunk to get in and out. Looks like your tt bunk is curved so maybe this won't work but hopefully this will inspire you.

Haha. Looks like he enjoys being 'locked in'. Yes,the curve on the bunks is the challenging part. Thanks..

[oobedoob]

As long as he has his pooh bear he's a happy camper

[scrawf7]

I built one out of wood, was fairly cheap.

[Snaporaz]

Ha! My five year old fell out last trip. We are thinking a foam pool noodle tucked under his bottom sheet might do the trick.

[PugetSoundguy]

Originally Posted by oobedoob

This is how we keep our 21 mo. Old on his bunk. I added a cleat to the wall on the left and have a short piece of cord to keep him from pulling it on himself. The mattress holds it in place for the most part, only have 1 of the legs on it under the mattress and we just slide it to the rear of the bunk to get in and out. Looks like your tt bunk is curved so maybe this won't work but hopefully this will inspire you.

This is the best picture I've seen on this site in a while! What a happy guy!

[Camper_bob]

Originally Posted by oobedoob

This is how we keep our 21 mo. Old on his bunk. I added a cleat to the wall on the left and have a short piece of cord to keep him from pulling it on himself. The mattress holds it in place for the most part, only have 1 of the legs on it under the mattress and we just slide it to the rear of the bunk to get in and out. Looks like your tt bunk is curved so maybe this won't work but hopefully this will inspire you.

I'm sorry to hijack the thread a little, but how is that fan attached? Those bottom bunks get pretty stuffy...

[oobedoob]

I used a few of these that fit the wire stand of the 12v fan. it moves enough air to keep him comfortable and 12v means we can use it without hookups if needed.
http://www.amazon.com/2-Wire-P-Style.../dp/B000GDYYVC

[oobedoob]

Originally Posted by PugetSoundguy

This is the best picture I've seen on this site in a while! What a happy guy!

yeah but this is my favorite from that trip!

[Camper_bob]

Originally Posted by oobedoob

I used a few of these that fit the wire stand of the 12v fan. it moves enough air to keep him comfortable and 12v means we can use it without hookups if needed.
http://www.amazon.com/2-Wire-P-Style.../dp/B000GDYYVC

Thanks! I appreciate that!

BTW, you look so much like my brother that it's kinda creepy... Cute kid!

[nunyadamn]

Originally Posted by Snaporaz

Ha! My five year old fell out last trip. We are thinking a foam pool noodle tucked under his bottom sheet might do the trick.

This is what was suggested to us by some friends. We are going to try it out next week.