Where to get poles from to make a CAB bunk for my LT?

Post by **ringo** » 10 Oct 2011, 08:53

Hi,

has anyone got any ideas on where to source poles from that are strong enough to support a toddler/small child as part of a cab bunk?

I want to make one for my LT.

Preferably want poles that can be dismantled and stored.

I was wondering about giving bluebird customs a ring with the LT dimensions and seeing if they could make one up for me. I'll go and measure at lunch!

Cheers,

Ringo

Post by **fodtommo** » 10 Oct 2011, 11:59

Hey - try a local engineering / fabrication shop, they can make anything you want with a sketch and in my experience are generally very reasonable.

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 10 Oct 2011, 12:02

Having seen it used for masts!

With the extra width that the LT has maybe satellite poles are what is needed here to give the rigidity. An 8ft x 2inch x 14g alloy one is around £20. Annoyingly I cannot see a sleeve that would enable it to be dismantled. I suppose that a piece of 2 inch bore tube could be sourced somewhere.

Post by **81AirCooled** » 11 Oct 2011, 12:48

I've not tried it yet but what about old tent poles, you could use fabric from a simple camp bed too.

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 11 Oct 2011, 15:16

They would be too thin especially with the greater width of the LT.

Post by **ringo** » 11 Oct 2011, 15:20

I would think so to.

Thanks guys - yes, i think a trip down to my local metal fabricators is required! I'll try and pop in on Friday and ask them for a price.

Suitable material for the hammock? Hmmm...

Cheers,

Ringo

Post by **jamesc76** » 11 Oct 2011, 15:23

what about electrical conduit (the glavanised stuff) that way it can be threaded to pack down small?

Post by **ringo** » 11 Oct 2011, 18:41

You reckon that will be strong enough and not bend in the middle?

Ringo

Post by **dirtygertie** » 11 Oct 2011, 18:50

couldn't you get 3 lengths of wardrobe pole? 2 (for example) 2" diameter & one slightly larger and use the large one in the middle & with the smaller diameter ones either end

you could stop them slipping by drilling holes through & using a pin (I don't know what they're called but I've seen 'R' shaped split pins)

then they could rest in caravan bunk cups

a bit like this

but then, by the time you've faffed around making that, it might be cheaper to get them made up for you

Post by **ringo** » 11 Oct 2011, 20:44

Thanks Karen!

Ringo

Post by **stephen t25** » 13 Oct 2011, 18:27

Hi, vw-beds.com made a bunk for my whitestar made to my dimensions... very helpful and not two expensive

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 14 Oct 2011, 09:44

The bamboo will be more than strong enough if right thickness. Light too.

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