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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: 90sam on August 07, 2007, 16:51:12

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: 90sam on August 07, 2007, 16:51:12

Hey all,
As im sticking with my van sides and the kayak trips are starting to become overnight jobbies i thought rather than take a tent as it is always raining! Has anyone ever made a bed that folds out of the van side then extends up over the centre bulkhead? any ideas anyone?
Kind Regards
Sam

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: MuddyMachine on August 07, 2007, 17:24:32

I have seen that but I have seen it where the make the van sides fold out and have the bed across the back 8)

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: 90sam on August 07, 2007, 17:29:53

yer thats what i mean so it like folds out from the sides and then a bit folds across the front as well as im pretty tall! Has anyone got an mounting/ folding ideas or pics?

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: davidlandy on August 07, 2007, 18:47:21

theres a chap on lr4x4.com who has made a bed for a 90 - looks really good (needs curtains tho!)

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: William on August 07, 2007, 22:54:43

Hus the lucky lady sam? come on dont be shy hahaha. I bet you wish youd of bought a 110 now!

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: frosty on August 08, 2007, 09:14:22

My old AQ had a table that he`d sawn in half which when the door was open would rest just inside the door. It was ideal untill it started peeing it down then he either had wet legs or a wet head deepending on which way round he slept!

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: Guardian. on August 08, 2007, 09:49:16

IF COULDNT GET HOME I USED TO JUST CURL UP IN THE BACK OF MY 90, IT HAD A FALSE FLOOR SO IT WAS THE FULL SIZE OF THE BACK, IT WASNT TOO BAD TO KIP IN, BUT DEFINATELY WERENT LIKE A LUXURY SPA RESORT!

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: 90sam on August 08, 2007, 16:45:28

Haha the lucky lady? Education and my land rover comes first! and besides she would be sleeping in a tent!
i've got a basic idea but i need to find a way of fixing the wood to the van sides and so it can fold out any ideas on that? I can;t find the bed on lr4x4 have you got a link perhaps?
Kind Regards
Sam

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: Bob696 on August 08, 2007, 23:10:40

this is probably what you mean
(http://www.ex-tec.de/produkte/img_det/9084.jpg)

Hows your german?
go to http://www.ex-tec.de/
select extec shop on left
select special defender
select Camp-Tec-Zeltklappe on the right
then hit translate page or summat

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: davidlandy on August 09, 2007, 21:05:51

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=13447&hl=davidlandy

here it is.....

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: Bunnie on August 09, 2007, 22:41:43

how about something like caravans have....
but put the centre bit up into the roof when not in use?

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: L90OOK on August 09, 2007, 22:50:33

Or just have a roof tent :wink:

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: Defender on August 09, 2007, 23:06:28

If I get the camera out tomorrow, I'll get a photo of my fold down bed in my 90 & post it here.
It folds down from the side & then the foot end folds out over the passenger seat after folding this forwards. The bed sits on the centre bulkhead & a leg at the back.
I've used it many times including a weeks trip across France & around the Alps and for 2 weeks during our Lands End/John O Groats trip.

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: Defender on August 10, 2007, 22:49:37

Right, photos as follows:
Bed when folded up against side. The wooden box underneath holds my recovery gear.
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/Defender_90_photos/P8102403.jpg)
With main part folded down & leg to hold rear.
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/Defender_90_photos/P8102404.jpg)
With passenger seat folded forward & foot section folded out. This simply rests on the seat back. The foot section needs to be narrower than the main section to allow it to fold forward.
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/Defender_90_photos/P8102405.jpg)
With mattress in place & curtains up. For the mattress, I cut down an old caravan cushion.
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/Defender_90_photos/P8102407.jpg)
The bed is hinged at the side from a batten of wood attached to the inside of the body capping.
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q221/Defender_90_photos/P8102408.jpg)
Hope this helps :)

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: 90sam on August 10, 2007, 22:52:31

Wow there brilliant pictures thankyou very much! Now to get back off my hols and start making! Thats just how i was thinking it could be done!
Kind Regards
Sam

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: Defender on August 10, 2007, 22:58:27

There's nothing more satisfying than sitting in your motor having breakfast whilst watching those poor souls in tents trying to pack their tents away in the pouring rain, knowing that all you have to do is fold your bunk away & drive off :lol:

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: 90sam on August 10, 2007, 23:02:07

thats my plan get it all insulated then build a bed! and a foldaway shelf off the door so i can pretty much cook in bed! I can also get changed in there like a little motorhome for me! and my little window so i can watch everyone struggle! better makes sure im on level ground otherwise it'll be slidey!

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: Mudmonkey on August 11, 2007, 21:18:17

Have a look here (http://www.d-90.com/mod/bed.html) and here (http://www.d-90.com/mod/bed2.html) could be quite useful for you :P :wink:

Title: Bed in a 90?
Post by: Holyzeus on August 12, 2007, 19:11:23

Quote from: "davidlandy"

theres a chap on lr4x4.com who has made a bed for a 90 - looks really good (needs curtains tho!)

His name is Stripy, PM him on there or do a search he did a thread on it