Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-25-2017, 10:24 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
A2pfunk's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 355
Built myself a ladder for the bunks beds on a 273tbs

So we bought a new Catalina 273 tbs last summer and I like the triple bunks, but I was surprised that they offer absolutely no way to get in or out of the middle or top bunks. What is even worse, is that there is an upholstered trim board that goes around the outside of the bunk... exactly where you would put your hands or feet to climb into the bunks. This trim is only stapled on. So the very first time my 5 and 8 year olds decided to go to bed, they nearly tore it off (and no, they have not had too many s'mores).

I decided to build a custom ladder in order for them to get in and out of the beds so that I can stay up drinking by the fire when my 5 year old needs "one more" trip to the potty at night! I thought I would attach a few pics of it and see what else you folks have made to assist in getting in and out of bunks.

Basically, I just used a bunch of 1 1/2" PVC and measured it so the steps are approximately 10 inches apart and so that it wouldn't stick out into the way of the bathroom door. Once I glued it together, I painted it the fanciest of high gloss brown that I could find to match my interior. I think I may have a retirement job ahead of me at Forest River!

I apologize for the sideways pics. They are normal on my computer, but when I try to upload them, they get turned.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	20170525_131811.jpg
Views:	4708
Size:	449.5 KB
ID:	139060   Click image for larger version

Name:	20170525_133336.jpg
Views:	150
Size:	452.9 KB
ID:	139061   Click image for larger version

Name:	20170525_133356.jpg
Views:	138
Size:	566.0 KB
ID:	139062   Click image for larger version

Name:	20170525_230048.jpg
Views:	147
Size:	313.2 KB
ID:	139067   Click image for larger version

Name:	20170525_230100.jpg
Views:	141
Size:	289.5 KB
ID:	139068  

A2pfunk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-25-2017, 10:34 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
SeaDog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: x
Posts: 12,423
Nice I bet you played with lagos as a kid
__________________
Retired Navy
Jake my sidekick (yellow Lab) 10/04 - 05/20
2017 RAM 2500 CC 4X4 Cummins Diesel
2016 Flagstaff 26 FKWS
AF&AM & El Korah Shrine of Idaho
SeaDog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2017, 06:52 PM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2
Nice. May have to do this to our 273tbs. I was beginning to think it was not a very common floorplan. Dont see many posts about them.
DLive85 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
bed, beds, bunk, bunks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Forest River, Inc. or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:10 PM.