Weight Limits on top bunk

[Marshmallow]

Hi, we are new to this and are very seriously considering buying a high top, our main question at the moment is what weight limits are there on the top bunks, we have 2 children, 1 of each sex who by next summer will be 10 and 8, so soon won't want to be sleeping that close to each other anyway!! But I am also not comfortable with the idea of them sleeping out in the awning whilst we are in the van, so was interested in what others do? We are currently watching loads on ebay so also any other advice would be much aprreciated?

[chriscburgess]

if its any help my mate who is 17 stone has slept in the top bunk without it breaking!

[stowiethechamp]

Hiya
We were exactly in the same position as you earlier this year. My girls are 6 and 4 (bit younger), but we went for a hard hi-top as
A) No canvas: warmer.
B) Their bed always stayed up (not storing of their duvets, pillows, cuddly toys etc)
C) When they are in bed, its closed off and dark enough that we can have a light on and they will stay asleep.

In terms of weight, they're seriously sturdy - you'll have no problems for years.

Hope that helps.
Steve

[kevtherev]

Both me and my son have slept in the top bunk.. no issues (Autosleeper 18mm ply)
they are designed to take a lot of weight.

[Nij]

Well I am 15 stone and sleep up there with no problems......We have tested it with two adults (I guess going on for 28 stone) tho was not all night lol

[Dad]

Very strong, relax.