Camper Mod: Bunk Bed Guard

We have bunk beds in our trailer and typical for kids, they always want to sleep on the top bunks. Not a problems for older one but for our little one it was always dangerous especially as he turns in his sleep. So we had to construct bunk bed guards. My challenge was to complete this w/o any visible holes or screws as I wanted to keep the trailer nice and 'sell able'.


I got me four 90 degree angled metal stripes that I attached to the bottom of the bunk beds underneath the mattress.

Then I used light oak wood to build a wood frame. This frame stands on the floor and has a very small air gap on the ceiling. The bottom and the top of the oak struts have carpet glued to it for reduced rubbing friction against the floor and the ceiling.
The frame was then attached to the metal from the behind. The screws are low so they are hidden by the mattress.

Before I continue - pardon the mess on the first picture. The bottom bunk becomes more a storage location than a bed. These are the two only shots I have.

My lovely wife with the wood frame in the back. It also holds everything nicely in the bunk when we are travelling.

Camper Pics: Pedernales Statepark 12/07

Perdernales Falls State Park - December 2007

Camper Mod: Sewer Tote Storage

Since I purchased the blue tote I was not happy with storing the it in the front camper compartment. I just did not seem right.

I thought about various locations - in the front and on the back bumper but did not like the idea of displaying this ugly thing in full sight.

So here is what I did:

1) I created a frame of stainless steel supported by flat aluminium spreaders. I then attached this frame to the stairs. When its raised into top position the whole frame is at the same height as the stair housing. I then attached a light weight plastic plant support to provide the bottom of the frame.



2) the tote rolls right into place.


3) I had to leave the totes cover off to fit it nicely around the existing gas line.


4) It sits in this position without any other fasteners. It's not moving at all as it pushes slightly against the bottom of the trailer.


Since I have installed this I have traveled about 1000 miles and I have not experienced any loosening or moving of parts. I am happy that the tote is out of sight. The only improvement project left is the raising of frame. I might need to think about something else as it requires me to sit in front of the frame, raise it with one hand and fasten it with the other.