[Alaska]

Hi Jing - thanks for the response. My concern is that my platform (steel rods) will be much higher than yours (like halfway up your window). Will the wood and screws hold in this higher position being so far away from the bolted horizontal pillar? and secured to an almost "fake" pillar?

 

[Alaska]

Mr. Hammock here once again suggesting that if you sleep solo you don't need a platform bed. Of course you should also test if a hammock is comfy for you to sleep in. Given the height of the platform the OP is stipulating a hammock could very possibly be strung high and tight enough in a 159 to be above that height when deployed. I love that a hammock doesn't require a level van for comfort and if clipped in with carabiners it can be deployed or stored very quickly.

Love the out of box thinking...just not very comfortable for me. Thanks!

 

[Alaska]

Hi Alaska,
I'd suggest you mock up the platform at the height (including mattress) you are thinking about and see if you can sleep in it comfortably.

Nothing worse than a bed that is not comfortable to sleep in.

Gary

Good suggestion. We do plan to mock it up prior to a full build. However, we currently have an old truck and camper that match the dimensions we are talking about and it works well for us.

 

[Alaska]

You might take a look at adapting an aluminum folding vehicle ramp for the purpose. A few of us on the forum have had good success with this method. Here's mine: Bed Platform

Thanks for the idea...I will look into it!

 

[Alaska]

Siding w/ DIYTECH. Hard to beat a try-fold ATV ramp. Holds 1k+ lbs, lightweight, hundreds of holes for air circulation (reduces mold / mildew), can be raised on the ends to access garage, super easy install (attached to 2x6" bolted to the wall ribs). This is a Black Widow brand.

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Its hard to argue with that...and it would be easy to find them up here in Alaska!

 

[Alaska]

Love the suggestions. Alaska is a great place to live...but...we don't have a Harbor Freight or IKEA and neither of them will ship up here. I think I am going to try the ATV ramps. Thanks so much for the ideas and input!