OK, this is probably the neatest sleeping arrangement I’ve seen done in a vintage trailer. Imagine you have a small trailer that sleeps only 2 and you would love to have just one more bed to either sleep a child, guest, etc., Well, here you go! These folks converted the closet area in a front kitchen model camper into a sleeping area.
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Isn’t that so neat!! I really love it and love how they didn’t totally take away from the closet concept as you can see there is a clothing rod at the back of the sleeping area. Oh and I love the little window with curtains and the storage cupboards beneath the bed. Would you miss the closet for the storing the porta-potti or luggable loo in? No problem. Where you see the storage under the bed you could create a pull out panel and store it there.
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I could also see adding a curtain rod at the top of the opening to create a cute privacy curtain. Wouldn’t this be just the coziest place to sleep?
OK, I admit I did measure the closet in our 61 Shasta Compact and it’s a bit small for a bed at 43 inches long, unless it were for a toddler LOL! But I could see someday having a permanent bed across the back of ours and extending the closet to make a bed like this. Fun stuff!
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We have a 1955 Cree, that’s been owned by family since new. It was abandoned in another state (by family) and subsequently rescued by family from being scrapped. That would have been devastating! A queen size bed/couch along the back wall provides mom and dad (hubby and myself) a comfy night sleep, and the dinette provides our oldest a bed. We have two other children though. Along the back wall opposite to the couch, was a bathroom once upon a time. It was the only element missing when the trailer was recovered. We converted that space into adorable bunks, complete with a little permanently attached ladder. Top bunk being a bit smaller due to the curve of the back roof line. It has privacy curtains and comfy foam mattresses. Unfortunately that was almost 8 years ago and those two smaller children are now 13 and 18. They’d cram in there during a storm though! They both prefer the excitement of outdoors and a tent just now. We were so sad to lose the original bathroom, but as the kids grow, we could always revert and restore. The bunks provided storage during travel, and storage for duffel bags underneath, while camping. Sorry to run on so long, but loved how this topic related to our little camper. Love your site. We’re only about 1.5 hours from you, near Kalamazoo MI. We’re tossing around the idea of attending one of your camping extravaganzas! I just worry that we’re not glamorous. We seem more of the rustic type! Oh how I admire your glam though!
Oh it sounds wonderful! I’d love to see pictures! If you want you can send some through here: http://littlevintagetrailer.com/submissions/ You should definitely come to one of the gatherings. They are so much fun and you’d fit right in! You don’t have to be glam or anything. We love all vintage trailers and meeting new people (: You might also check out Tin Can Tourist as they have a number of gatherings. We are headed to the one the end of May at Camp Dearborn in Milford, MI. There should be about 160+ vintage trailers at that one. On Saturday they have an open house where you can tour the inside of all the trailers. It’s a lot of fun. Even if you aren’t camping there you can always come out on Saturday for the day and check them all out. Here is a link for you: http://www.tincantourists.com/rallyregistration1.php (It’s the one titled “15th Annual Gathering”.
Hi, Kelle, fun article. When I was searching, I saw one camper with the upfront kitchen, and the bathroom next to it, similar to our Shastas, but it was a different brand. Anyway, it had the bathroom, but it was longer, with the potty to the front of the trailer, and a closet area at the opposite end of the potty. I thought it was a waste of space, but I can see now that it could be turned into a bed like the one in your article, because I bet it was that long. Then, there was a couch along the back that folded down into a bed, and a bunk above that dropped down. Plus a darling floor to ceiling cupboard across from the bathroom on the left side of the trailer door. And the most fabulous orange appliances. A real cutie, but lots of water damage. Anyway, I’ve thought lots about that particular trailer since then, and how I would change that disproportionately huge bathroom, and now I know exactly what I would do–just turn it into a bed!
Thanks for a fun article. Wish I weren’t so far away, I’d love to join your group for an event. 160 vintage trailers in one spot–WOW, I’d love to see it!
Blessings, Carolyn
Hi Kelle
Could you please email me your home address. I want to send your license back. I am having alot of fun rfixing up the trailer. Going on the first trip next week, hope it warms up again.
Thanks Don
Is it possible to join a trailor to a mobile home?How to do it also.