Caravan sleeping

Deleted account DD · 03-04-2011, 21:08

Weve decided to go for a new caravan.

Problem is most of the fixed beds in tourers are only 6ft long. As Im 6ft2 theyre a bit of a non starter.

Anyone using or know of any make that has longer beds?

lacroupade · 03-04-2011, 22:23

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Originally Posted by daved

Weve decided to go for a new caravan.

Problem is most of the fixed beds in tourers are only 6ft long. As Im 6ft2 theyre a bit of a non starter.

Anyone using or know of any make that has longer beds?

well thats put me straight off....guess I'll have to buy a shell and fit it out myself then LOL

Coop48 · 03-04-2011, 22:26

I have a 2008 Bailey 620/6 with a fixed bed and have no trouble and I am 6ft 1in
Gary

makeitfit · 03-04-2011, 22:28

I've spent years advising on caravan ergonomics

I reckon I'll have them down to 5ft soon enough

extreme-4x4 · 03-04-2011, 23:28

dont caravans come with proper beds nowadays free standing double beds in a proper bedroom . some even have ensuite showers . but i suspect your feet will still stick out the end of the bed .

but i have a couple of odd socks under my bed

, id be happy to post ya. save feet getting cold

and pete, im soooooo in love with your avatar

Deleted account DD · 04-04-2011, 07:56

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

well thats put me straight off....guess I'll have to buy a shell and fit it out myself then LOL

Its an option. Better still theres a new style of van out from the 5th wheel company. Out of our price range at the mo but looks superb. I will be giving them a ring just to check what is available and if theyre willing to negotiate.

http://www.fifthwheelco.com/inos-caravan/inos.aspx

lacroupade · 04-04-2011, 08:37

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Originally Posted by daved

Its an option. Better still theres a new style of van out from the 5th wheel company. Out of our price range at the mo but looks superb. I will be giving them a ring just to check what is available and if theyre willing to negotiate.

http://www.fifthwheelco.com/inos-caravan/inos.aspx

Ah you can afford it on your wages mate

But seriously, it would be cheaper to get a cheaper van and pay someone to refit it surely. I mean I know its not cheap but you get what you want. A bloke on the Z4 site spent £20k having his VW Transporter converted - I thought he was bonkers but he ended up with a beautiful camper designed to his personal spec, really nice.

Or get an airstream. Now thats a proper caravan.

(RIP) PLANK · 04-04-2011, 13:01

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Originally Posted by daved

Weve decided to go for a new caravan.

Problem is most of the fixed beds in tourers are only 6ft long. As Im 6ft2 theyre a bit of a non starter.

Anyone using or know of any make that has longer beds?

Get a proper 8ft wide travellers trailer and enjoy a proper sized bed! My Buccaneer bed is over 7 feet long

zippy656 · 04-04-2011, 13:18

i cant remember of the top of my head, but there is a company that refit caravans for disabled..

will have a search..

Liam · 04-04-2011, 16:12

Do people over 6ft really need to sleep in a poker straight position? Used to hang around with a bloke that was about 6ft 2 or 3 and standard size beds worked fine for him, and that was a single bed. Can't see two inches less being a problem, just sleep at a slight angle, job done. Think you're fussing over nothing Dave. What I think may be more important is duvet length and as you can get these in King Size, tootsies stay nice and cosy.

Deleted account DD · 04-04-2011, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Liam

Do people over 6ft really need to sleep in a poker straight position? Used to hang around with a bloke that was about 6ft 2 or 3 and standard size beds worked fine for him, and that was a single bed. Can't see two inches less being a problem, just sleep at a slight angle, job done. Think you're fussing over nothing Dave. What I think may be more important is duvet length and as you can get these in King Size, tootsies stay nice and cosy.

I agree with you about poker straight

but the problem is most are not generous on the width either so when youre comfortably sprawled or diagonal youve got more than 50% without trying

Dont forget the 6ft overall usually has a wall at each end so by the time your pillows on there our current one is 6ft2 which is why we got it. My feet bang off the end into the wall. I couldnt understand at first so out came the tape measure, realistic usable bed length is under 5ft10

Tbh im not that arsed but when we're shelling out I want to be comfy

Deleted account DD · 04-04-2011, 19:27

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Originally Posted by zippy656

i cant remember of the top of my head, but there is a company that refit caravans for disabled..

will have a search..

I'd be interested if you can recall who they are

our other option on the realisically affordable one is to ask them to change the size on the production line but thats getting expensive

http://www.buccaneercaravans.co.uk/t...r_caravel.html

Deleted account DD · 04-04-2011, 19:28

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Originally Posted by PLANK

Get a proper 8ft wide travellers trailer and enjoy a proper sized bed! My Buccaneer bed is over 7 feet long

agreed and it is an option, we're trying to find dealers near us

Deleted account DD · 04-04-2011, 19:30

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

Ah you can afford it on your wages mate

no we cant, thats why the cheeky email went off to them this morning

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

Or get an airstream. Now thats a proper caravan.

I like , Debs doesnt.................you know the answer there, same as in your house

(RIP) PLANK · 04-04-2011, 19:36

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Originally Posted by daved

agreed and it is an option, we're trying to find dealers near us

go and have a nosey at Roma in hertfordshire, they can build (or modify) to your spec

03-04-2011, 21:08	#1
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Caravan sleeping Weve decided to go for a new caravan. Problem is most of the fixed beds in tourers are only 6ft long. As Im 6ft2 theyre a bit of a non starter. Anyone using or know of any make that has longer beds?

03-04-2011, 22:26	#3
Coop48 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corby, Northants Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Patrol RD28T Posts: 31	I have a 2008 Bailey 620/6 with a fixed bed and have no trouble and I am 6ft 1in Gary

03-04-2011, 22:28	#4
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I've spent years advising on caravan ergonomics I reckon I'll have them down to 5ft soon enough

03-04-2011, 23:28	#5
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	dont caravans come with proper beds nowadays free standing double beds in a proper bedroom . some even have ensuite showers . but i suspect your feet will still stick out the end of the bed . but i have a couple of odd socks under my bed , id be happy to post ya. save feet getting cold and pete, im soooooo in love with your avatar

04-04-2011, 13:18	#9
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	i cant remember of the top of my head, but there is a company that refit caravans for disabled.. will have a search..

04-04-2011, 16:12	#10
Liam Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Laois,Ireland Posts: 923	Do people over 6ft really need to sleep in a poker straight position? Used to hang around with a bloke that was about 6ft 2 or 3 and standard size beds worked fine for him, and that was a single bed. Can't see two inches less being a problem, just sleep at a slight angle, job done. Think you're fussing over nothing Dave. What I think may be more important is duvet length and as you can get these in King Size, tootsies stay nice and cosy.