OK. Job almost done.

I decided to use 70mm x 18mm planed timber and because I wanted the raised bed to slide back and needed to get access into the existing lockers, I decided to make the framework in three pieces. It was also important to make it all free standing so as not to damage the exisitng fabric of the van. All framework is screwed and glued.

The first part of the framework is ladder shaped with legs to both floor and rear of locker tops.This remains in place throughout. I removed and stored the two hinged locker lids.

The second part of the framework to the doorside of the front dinette is designed so that it can retract and sit into the ladder framework to allow a single dinette seat. This framework we covered with matching upholstery material so that when the framework is retracted it can be used as a side shelf. (knitting etc). The long seat cushion remains in place under the framework when not used as a bed and is used as a single seat but also can be lifted out to gain access to the locker.

The third and smallest part of the framework sits in front of the washroom wall and can be retracted in the same way as framework two or can be lifted out to gain access to the locker. We are in the process of making and upholstering a single square seat cushion to sit under this framework to either use as a second narrow single seat or will plug the gap between locker top and framework.

The exisiting front dinette table will still fit if required. I have allowed a 120mm gap all the way around the sides of the freezer for air flow.

The framework can be removed from the van in seconds if not required. No unscrewing involved. However the hinged locker lids will have to be screwed back into place.

The boss is very happy with the result.

sIMG_6606.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Three part framework. sIMG_6610.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)With cushions added.

sIMG_6608.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) sIMG_6607.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte)Framework retracted.

sIMG_6612.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) sIMG_6615.jpg - Bild entfernt (keine Rechte) Part of the framework upholstered and freezer added.

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Randa

Quote: Ray Lawrence wrote in post #32

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Are those the original cushions?

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Quote: eribanaut wrote in post #35

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As an ex carpenter Roger, I take my hat off to you.
Dave

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