Extended Length Rock n Roll Bed

[kombikook]

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!
_________________
'71 Elm Green Deluxe Transporter
'76 Westy
'78 Automatic Westy

[pioneer1]

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?
_________________
"Always waiting for tomorrow ruined everything"

'85 Porsche 911 Targa

'76 Westfalia project

[Zed999]

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.

[SGKent]

You need a stretch version of the bus first.

_________________
“Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin

[EDragnDean]

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
_________________
63 Double Cab http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=443823&highlight=deanos
66 Bus Click to view image - SOLD
73 Thing http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8111202#8111202
70 BusClick to view image

[tristessa]

[ImAddicted]

[SGKent]

[busdaddy]

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?
_________________
Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.

Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery!

Слава Україні!

[danfromsyr]

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

[kombikook]

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!
_________________
'71 Elm Green Deluxe Transporter
'76 Westy
'78 Automatic Westy

[Ride_On]

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
_________________
1977 Westfalia 2.0 FI Skills EJ25 w SubaruGears 5sp
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=687254
2018 Golf Sportwagen 4MO DSG (Dieselgated 2013 Golf Wagon TDI DSG)

[jakokombi]

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.
_________________
70 Sunroof Kombi
85 Motherfukinvanagon
73 Thing
72 Baja