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gatorjos
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 Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:58 am Post subject: Which camper has the longest bed? |
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I'm 6'7" (2m) tall and trying to figure out which camper has the best bed for me. I believe the Westfalia tent bed is too short, but can be modified. How long are the folding beds? Do they differ from Riviera to Westfalia etc.?
I figure I will probably have to mod the bed regardless which model I end up getting, but maybe not? I couldn't find the lengths of various beds posted anywhere.
I'm new to buses but excited to be looking for one!
Thanks!
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wayradmike
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I dont think you are going to get much more length from any of the z beds, but the 74 models have a full width bed. I am 6' 4" and can sleep comfortably with my wife in mine. You might have to sleep diagonally. 
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RatCamper
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| I dont think you are going to get much more length from any of the z beds, but the 74 models have a full width bed. I am 6' 4" and can sleep comfortably with my wife in mine. You might have to sleep diagonally. |
Do you have a '74? I'm just asking because I considered altering my rock'n'roll bed to full width and was wondering how that works out interior design wise.
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thewalrus
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I'm 6-4" too and I don't have any issues. I'm used to dangeling off the edge or bumping my head into everything anyways so maybe it's just me
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gatorjos
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Yeah a full width bed probably will buy me a little on the diagonal. There must be some blueprints floating around out there -- any links?
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wayradmike
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| wayradmike wrote: |
| I dont think you are going to get much more length from any of the z beds, but the 74 models have a full width bed. I am 6' 4" and can sleep comfortably with my wife in mine. You might have to sleep diagonally. |
Do you have a '74? I'm just asking because I considered altering my rock'n'roll bed to full width and was wondering how that works out interior design wise. |
I have a 74 bed, but not the rest of the camper interior, with the exception of 2 jump seats.
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ccpalmer
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Just a note - a Z Bed is NOT a Westy bed. Z Beds turn standard back seats into fold-out beds.
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wayradmike
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I removed a standard rear seat to install what I've always been told is a z bed. It is constructed of wood and came out of a 1974 westy.
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James Taylor
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Hey I am 6'7" and I get along fine in my 71 westy. My girlfriend that is 5'11" and sometimes in the middle of the night if it is chilly our 90lb lab too. It's a vw bus you will grow to love it more than the aches and pians envovled with it! At first I was a little bothered by the front seat. I now go on multi day trips for upto 800 miles so far no problem. Definitely not the typical german luxury we are use to hearing about.
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RatCamper
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Oh yeah. I have the plans for a version of that. been considering it for ages. I'm short compared to some of you, but the rear extension appeals to me because the seating / living space isn't lost when someone wants a lie down.
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gatorjos
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wow thanks for all the replies!
that eztended sleeper is pretty neat and definitely looks to add a lot of room.
@JamesTaylor -- that's great to hear! Do you guys actually fit, or do you have to curl up?
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James Taylor
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We both think it is fine. We are currently planning a trip from Socal to B.C. Canada to Ohio. Total of atleast 6000 miles and if we can pull it maybe 8000 and 2 1/2months. I do not think we would consider this without feeling comfortable with our sleeping situation. We do throw 2 coleman sleeping bags down ontop of the foam cushion seats which helps smooth out the cracks and adds a soft top. You can get this at Target for like 25 bucks a piece.
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hiwaycallin
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wow thanks for all the replies!
that eztended sleeper is pretty neat and definitely looks to add a lot of room.
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Here's a commercially available version ... not cheap though:
http://www.flyawaydesignsonline.com/
Another option is to go with a late bay Westy pop-top and just cut yourself a little piece of plywood to extend the poptop bed over the open area. Works well for keeping kids from falling out of there too. |
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