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Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:17 pm

Hello! This is my attempt at a full homemade camper interior for my '71 bus. I am planning on ordering the hardware for a Rock n Roll bed from Bus Depot, but I wanted to ask first if anyone has built a rock n roll bed for a tall person (I am 6'2"). Any links or information would be greatly appreciated!

Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:15 am

There are many of us at 6'2 using the standard bed length. You only have a certain length from rear hatch forward. Perhaps a fold or slide out piece added to the seat?

Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:04 am

Yes you can make the seat part longer but of course your seat will be deeper which may not suite children travelling if you have any. I'm only 6ft and I find the standard length too short so I made mine longer like this. You could make the back a little higher by positioning the seat base further forward by the same amount, but then although bed position would work with no gaps the cushions won't meet correctly in seat position.

Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:21 am

You need a stretch version of the bus first. :lol:

Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:20 am

You could add a piano hinge fold out to the base and potentially add another 20 inches or so, but you would need additional support like legs to hold that portion.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=352049&highlight=

If you have a bench seat, you could add a second bed facing backwards.

Or you could add a platform that drops onto cabinets/seats...

Better option might be to go with a rear hatch tent (wouldn't be good for cold weather though).

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1874610

Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:43 pm

EDragnDean wrote: Better option might be to go with a rear hatch tent (wouldn't be good for cold weather though).
Also not so good for bear/cougar country.

Mon Jan 14, 2019 2:53 pm

tristessa wrote:
Also not so good for bear/cougar country.

Depends on if you are the bear/cougar, or not...

Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:09 pm

ImAddicted wrote: tristessa wrote:
Also not so good for bear/cougar country.

Depends on if you are the bear/cougar, or not...

and if there are any hunters nearby... .

Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:14 pm

A couple of extra Westfalia stools would also work, but if you are so tall you hang off the bed how do you fit in the drivers seat?

Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:22 pm

many make a cushion for the portable beverage cooler to make it same height and then slide it over as an extension.

Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:37 am

Man I love all the responses and advice! I was planning on crafting a buddy seat to put behind the passenger seat, so I could make that into an extension. This might be the best option in terms of space as well. Much gratitude everyone!

Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:17 am

Keep in mind that an extension in front of the bed will/may prevent you from opening the closest cabinet door. Advantage cooler or something portable? I'm a side sleeper, so my 6'2" frame shrinks to fit :)

Thu Jan 17, 2019 8:39 pm

I just let my feet hang off, but I'm 6'6" and my feet hang off every bed.
I have considered making a removable extension from headrest hardware scavenged from a bucket seat.
But thinking about it is all I've done.