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Old 05-21-2016, 09:09 PM   #1
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Jayco 23MB: Need to close off a bunk for a baby

Hello all. I'm new to the forum, new to trailer camping, new to Jayco, and looking to learn from the experience of other owners.

This afternoon I brought home our new 23MB TT. We have an 8-month-old and we're looking for some way to close off a bunk so that she's free to move around and sleep in it but so there's no worry of her getting (falling) out. Looking for ideas, since I would think someone else has done what we're looking to do.

I grabbed a photo from the interwebs to show the style of bunk.

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Hello to you. Congratulations on the new trailer and welcome to the forum.

Sorry. I got nothin' regarding your question. It's been too many years since our oldest was that young and, back then, we didn't have an RV with a bunk bed.
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Old 05-22-2016, 05:01 AM   #3
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I have seen the guard that many use at home for the same purpose that slide under the mattress. May have to be modified to fit the bunk.

Idea: http://www.amazon.com/Regalo-Hide-Aw...d+for+toddlers
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I'll have to dig and find a picture of one we did on a previous rig. Simple to make and simply slides under mattress. If just sleeping, I honestly don't think you'll have issues.
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Welcome and congrats on the new rig!!!

If you have the tools, what about making one out of some 3/4", or maybe 1" pvc pipe similar to the pre-made ones. Make the base that slides under the mattress, then a removable "guard" to make it easier to get the little one out. Maybe use a screen to cover the opening, that way air can still flow without any chances of her slipping through.

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Thanks for chiming in and for the ideas. Our little one is quite a mover and when she wakes up she tends to explore. My wife and I would feel much better if there was some sort of mechanism up to keep her contained in the bunk bed.

The opening is 29" wide.
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I guess the good side is that in 3 months, it will seem like a fond memory!
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This one probably wouldn't work in your application as a child will easily climb over it, but at least it will help with the brainstorm. This rig didn't come with a ladder or rail, so had to improvise. Plus daughter insisted sleeping on the top bunk, and she's a wild sleeper. I mentioned this thread to my wife, and of course she says never underestimate an infant since we've had ours get out of several contraptions. Hadn't found many "baby proof" items that my kids couldn't overcome.

Looking at your set up, I'm thinking more of a hinged swing gate that could swing "in" and pin off when not needed. If it were mine, I'd try to make a nice looking one out of maple or birch, stained to match, with spindles or something to make it look like it came that way.
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I made one for our 28BHS which has the same bunk set up as you. I made a railing out of 1X3 pieces of poplar and used 2 large L brackets and a piece of 1/2" plywood so that it slides under the mattress. I made it so that it will fit on both the top and bottom bunk depending on our needs.
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I guess the good side is that in 3 months, it will seem like a fond memory!
That's true, although we anticipate having more children down the road, so whatever I build now will get plenty of use!
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That's true, although we anticipate having more children down the road, so whatever I build now will get plenty of use!
Sorry, I have three. Forgot that they keep coming! LOL
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Hello all. I'm new to the forum, new to trailer camping, new to Jayco, and looking to learn from the experience of other owners.

This afternoon I brought home our new 23MB TT. We have an 8-month-old and we're looking for some way to close off a bunk so that she's free to move around and sleep in it but so there's no worry of her getting (falling) out. Looking for ideas, since I would think someone else has done what we're looking to do.

I grabbed a photo from the interwebs to show the style of bunk.

I was wondering what you may have come up with to solve your issue. We are currently in the same boat. 7 month old who could be mobile any day! Thanks!
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I was wondering what you may have come up with to solve your issue. We are currently in the same boat. 7 month old who could be mobile any day! Thanks!
I built a gate out of wood and used some locking hardware to attach it to the walls. It's solid but easy to remove when needed. I don't have any pictures on hand but I'll snap and upload some soon.
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Awesome! Looking forward to it!
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I was wondering what you may have come up with to solve your issue. We are currently in the same boat. 7 month old who could be mobile any day! Thanks!
So here's what I came up with. I built a wood gate that sits just inside the "doorway" and allows the curtain to be used. The latches are from the hardware store. The wall portion of the latch is attached to the wall via extra strong Velcro, The bottom layer of Velcro is glued to the wall. The other half of the Velcro is glued to the latch, so when the latch isn't needed all you can take it off the wall and all that remiains is an unobtrusive piece of Velcro. The gate can be removed quickly when you need access.

Our daughter is very strong for her age and couldn't move this, so it worked well.

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We bought the same trailer around the same time, wish I would have found this then! We had a 10 month old at the time. We just used the couch cushions to block it off.
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We bought the same trailer around the same time, wish I would have found this then! We had a 10 month old at the time. We just used the couch cushions to block it off.
Welcome! I hope you are enjoying your 23MB. We love the floor plan. I’m not thrilled with Jayco’s construction quality but it is what it is. Our kiddos outgrew the need for the gate, but child #3 will be with us soon, so the gate will be in full use during the next camping season! We are all blessed to live in western MT where there are great camping opportunities not far from home.
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We like the floor plan a lot. Wanted something we could pull with a 1/2 ton, bunks for the 2 boys, and a real bed. Didn’t think we could check all of our boxes but we did.

Congrats on the new one! Did you ever look at a ladder for second bunk? Six year old can climb up and down, but I’ve always thought it would be nice.
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We like the floor plan a lot. Wanted something we could pull with a 1/2 ton, bunks for the 2 boys, and a real bed. Didn’t think we could check all of our boxes but we did.

Congrats on the new one! Did you ever look at a ladder for second bunk? Six year old can climb up and down, but I’ve always thought it would be nice.
We considered a ladder but decided against it because there isn’t much room for it and we would prefer that the kid(s) in the top bunk not have absolute freedom to go up/down on their own at this stage.

I tow mine with an F-150 Eco boost and it does great. More than enough power to get over the passes without any trouble at all.
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