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Old 03-18-2013, 06:01 PM   #1
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Ideas for mods to storage area under queen bed anyone???

I am wanting to better utilize the area under our queen bed for storage. It is a pain to raise the bed and shuffle things around to get what you need. I was thinking about removing the frame under the bed and replacing it with aluminum posts and rails for support to leave the under bed area open. Then it would be easier to slide totes, etc. out from there when needed. Has anyone done a mod similar to this or does anyone have any other thoughts or ideas? I have a 2012 Jayco 29RLDSClick image for larger version

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Old 03-18-2013, 06:06 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum, garydonnat. I have not seen that particular mod done here but let us know how it turns out if you do it.
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Old 03-18-2013, 06:18 PM   #3
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Never heard of that either but my concern would be less net space from having to use something to contain the stored items from coming out and causing other problems.
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Old 03-18-2013, 06:21 PM   #4
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Might try something like the old pedestal waterbeds.
Make some doors on all 3 sides big enough for totes to slide in/out.
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I have heard of it being done. Without seeing how the existing bed is built, my thought on it would be to move the storage wall that is at the foot end of the bed back towards the head board a couple of feet. Enough for the totes you have pre-purchased plus a few extra inches. Shorten the side walls to match. Then add a couple of legs and cross braces attached to the existing plywood base.

My thought is this gives you both storage abilities. Lift the bed up for access the back area, for things you do not need regularly, or oversized items, such as heated mattress pads, lawn chairs, water can, etc. All those items are contained securely and out of site. Then you have easy access to the totes for the daily items.

Just my 2 cents.

Take a few pre and post photos.
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Old 03-18-2013, 06:54 PM   #6
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Currently the items we have stored under the bed is in plastic totes of various sizes. We were at The Container Store over the weekend and got some ideas for storing things like large plastic drawers, baskets, etc. This weekend I am going to measure the frame supporting the bed and sketch something out to have someone look at fabricating it.
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Old 03-18-2013, 06:58 PM   #7
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Jagiven, that's a great idea. I think I will look at only opening up about 1/2 of it.
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The Wife is Geeked let us all know how it is going thanks for the Idea.
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Old 03-19-2013, 09:10 PM   #9
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Open up the ends a bit to slide larger tubs un and out from either side, or laundry baskets. Leave the bulkhead at the foot of the bed to contain tubs on launch and stops. Eyelets screwed in and small bungees can contain tubs fron sliding out the sides during travel, but are easily removed when on-site and the tubs are regularly accessed.
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Old 03-20-2013, 07:19 PM   #10
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This sounds like an excellent mod idea! Really looking forward to seeing the finished product. And I agree that accessing stuff under the bed is often a pain... which is why we only keep one bin of fall/winter coats under ours. I have seen other trailers that have had a small cabinet door under the bed and thought that was also a good idea but this one would be even better... just have a bed skirt to keep stuff out of sight.
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Eyelets screwed in and small bungees can contain tubs fron sliding out the sides during travel, but are easily removed when on-site and the tubs are regularly accessed.
I couldn't find small bunjee cords anymore, but I used thin head bands from the hair care isle and they worked great!
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On our 26BH, we devoted the area under one of the "nightstands" to a large litterbox, and walled it off from the rest of the storage area. Other than that, we use the area as is.

I drilled a half inch hole in the platform at the foot of the bed and ran a two foot long piece of 1/2" rope through it, knotted on each end. When I want to raise the bed, I just reach under and easily grab the rope. I find it MUCH easier to lift with a rope than bending over to grab the platform, as I can stand straight and pull with my arms.

I probably access the storage area about two times per day. Chairs and stuff.

I find an inexpensive Intex, foot pump air mattress to be extremely comfortable (and I'm fussy....well, by back is fussy) and it's low weight further reduces the lifting effort to access the storage.

So, that's our particular formula. Rope, lightweight mattress, and careful selection of stuff that goes under the bed.

Given that there's not a lot of walk-around space around the bed, I question how effective pullout bins would be. Seems like a lot of bending over in a confined space.

And, I'm a fan of pullout bins. We modified the front of our jackknife sofa to accommodate a large pull-out bin, and it's our main pantry. We use the pull-out bins under the dinette for most of the rest of our food storage, and find it handier than the cupboards. Of course, in the kitchen, there's more room to handle the bins.
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And, I'm a fan of pullout bins. We modified the front of our jackknife sofa to accommodate a large pull-out bin, and it's our main pantry. We use the pull-out bins under the dinette for most of the rest of our food storage, and find it handier than the cupboards. Of course, in the kitchen, there's more room to handle the bins.
Siamese, would you mind posting a few pics of this mod? We just purchased the 26bh, and I wanted to put canned goods and other heavy grocery items under the sofa. I was thinking of canvas grocery bags, but I wouldn't mind seeing your mod.

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Put in 2 12v actuators & just push a button to raise the bed, get what you want. Push the button to close & walk away. Would beat crawling on your hands & knees to slide totes in or out 😉
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I'll agree with mods without pictures is like a morning without bacon.
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Put in 2 12v actuators & just push a button to raise the bed, get what you want. Push the button to close & walk away. Would beat crawling on your hands & knees to slide totes in or out 😉
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Old 02-13-2018, 11:04 AM   #17
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Old 02-13-2018, 02:23 PM   #18
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I added drawers under our bed:

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...tml#post409044
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Old 02-13-2018, 03:30 PM   #19
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That looks perfect!!

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Did the same for a few other areas too

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