Bunk bed step

[ggilbert]

I want to put some kind of step to make it easier to get in the upper bunk in our 264BH

I was thinking of getting a folding step like the ones on a school bus that are used to adjust the drivers mirrors. I was thinking of mounting it near the middle bathroom henge.

Has anyone one else found something better to get up in the bunk

[stateboy]

Possibly a PVC ladder. I guess it depends how much space you have or want to take up.

[Sauce73]

We have the 264BH also and have the same dilemma. There is really no space for a ladder, plus the fact that the top bunk is curved and doesn’t allow a flat place to secure it.
I like your idea of the folding step. I just wonder if there is something there sturdy enough to attach to that will support the weight? I’m definitely going to look into it. That’s the best idea I’ve seen yet.

[beyondblessed]

We have a 24mbh and we put a rope ladder to help the kids gain some leverage getting up to the top. We use a carabiner clip to attach to the handle up top. We like that it can easily be stored in the bunk when traveling and it doesn’t take a lot of room or block the bathroom door. Will send a picture tomorrow of it.

[kurv]

Built this for my 31fs. It lifts off and stows in bunk when traveling.

[ggilbert]

Both of my bunks are curved I’m not sure how a solid ladder would work. That rope ladder looks neat.

[Fern]

I just ordered it and was a good price. You cut the leg to your height. I stow it in the top bunk

[sasiki]

We built one with untreated 2x4 and put coat hooks at the top to grab the curved part of the bed. We throw it on the top bunk when it's not needed.

I still need to cut the bottom on an angle so it sits flush on the floor.. And maybe put some of the floor protector felt that is used on furniture.

[michael.g]

Originally Posted by ggilbert

I was thinking of getting a folding step like the ones on a school bus that are used to adjust the drivers mirrors. I was thinking of mounting it near the middle bathroom henge.

I can't imagine there is any place in your TT that has enough support, to support a step like a school bus has. That's a lot of weight on one small location. You'd need to add a lot of support behind the step.

We used a ladder similar to this one:



in our Motorhome to get onto the cabover bed. We did not permanently mount the ladder, just used as needed. It was thin enough that it was easily stored near the cabover, but out of the way.

-Michael

[ggilbert]

Our bathroom door hinges where I want to mount the step do you think there’s enough strength there. Or maybe I could sister a 2x4 along the door hinges. And mount the step there.

[sasiki]

Originally Posted by ggilbert

Our bathroom door hinges where I want to mount the step do you think there’s enough strength there. Or maybe I could sister a 2x4 along the door hinges. And mount the step there.

I like your idea and it would look clean but it's not worth the risk when you can buy or build a bunk step for $50 or less. My wife and I use the bunk ladder as well when we get kn there and make the bed, etc

[ggilbert]

Do they make those bunk ladders for curved beds

[beyondblessed]

Sorry for the delay in sending photos. Here is our ladder that we use for the top bunk. It’s really used to help the kids gain leverage to get to the top. A stand alone ladder wasn’t an option to to interference with the bathroom door opening and the pantry doors. Hope this helps.

[ggilbert]

Where did you buy that rope ladder that is just what we need

[beyondblessed]

Amazon. length was perfect.

[ggilbert]

Originally Posted by beyondblessed

Amazon. length was perfect.

Thank you!

[susan34982]

I purchased a heavy-duty folding two-step stool that holds my husband's 300-pound weight. It's collapsible and I store it in the overhead bunk while driving. It also comes in handy outside if I need to reach the canopy to brush off leaves or branches.

[partyof8]

Originally Posted by beyondblessed

Sorry for the delay in sending photos. Here is our ladder that we use for the top bunk. It’s really used to help the kids gain leverage to get to the top. A stand alone ladder wasn’t an option to to interference with the bathroom door opening and the pantry doors. Hope this helps.

Has the handle had any problem with them climbing up?

We travel with a 7 & 9 yr old but they are big in the 65 +lbs

[beyondblessed]

Originally Posted by partyof8

Has the handle had any problem with them climbing up?

We travel with a 7 & 9 yr old but they are big in the 65 +lbs

No issues with the handle or signs of it weakening. Our boys are 10 & 7. Our eldest is 100+ lbs and he uses the top bunk the most. Again, he uses the ladder as leverage to step up on the bottom bunk and then again to the top. I use the handle to pull myself up there when needed and I’m 200+, again, no issues with the handle or any jiggle when using.

[partyof8]

Thank you for the info, going to order one today!