gauncho? side facing bed/sofa?

[wanderer-rrorc]

anybody build one???

sorry I've not posted any updates...there hasnt been much done in the garage other than gather some parts..and alot of dust...(we've gotten SLAMMED with snow the last few weeks...)

oh...and a 9K winch WILL pull a 2wd diesel van out of 2ft deep snow..and also pull a 4dr jeep wangler with the e-brake set out of the slick floored garage pulling said van out of said snow..:sombrero:

taxes are on their way in...and Ima spendin some coin on the van...which means time for the bed and back area...sleeping area and fridge/storage to be addressed....in the homebuild GTRV/sportsmobile build thread...

so back to gaunchos.....who's built them....what would you do diffrent?

 

[T.Low]

I built a bit of a guacho for my AstroLander. All the pics may have died a violent death with my lap top; the two seamed to be inseperable.

I'll try to locate some when I get more time, along with self critigue of design.

 

[kcowyo]

Gotchu covered T. Low - I saved these pics because I thought it was a brilliant design.


:beer:

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[wanderer-rrorc]

Gotchu covered T. Low - I saved these pics because I thought it was a brilliant design.


:beer:

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now THAT IS COOL!!!!:wings:

 

[T.Low]

Ha! Thanks, KC!

Here's a link http://astrosafarivans.org/bb2/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2355&start=0

We don't use it as much now that we have the pop top, but man it's comfy.

It worked great for this trip (and others): http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/wannahuckmastinky/Owyhee May08/?albumview=slideshow

 

[mhiscox]

Several of the camper folk with Sprinters decided to use these guys instead of building their own setups:

http://www.blazinbelltech.com/furniture.html#couch.

They are what they are, not particularly elegant, but about as easy as pie.

 

[spencyg]

http://www.blazinbelltech.com/furniture.html#couch.

This style of gauncho is what Boomer has. The linkage is a little funky, but it works very well and makes enough space for my wife and I to be very "cozy". As an added bonus, the cushions are directly fastened, so you won't find yourself slipping between two cushions at 1AM. There also aren't any extra-tall backrests or extra cushions necessary to make a more traditional pull-out style work.

...and the amount of storage under the assembly is pretty incredible.

Spence

 

[r_w]

I helped a friend build one. The backrest hinged UP, to make bunk beds. Could hide the sleeping bags or covers in the triangle formed between the angle of the backrest and the wall of the van.

Big thing is what you want to hide/store under it. and how many you want to sleep, and how tall they are.

 

[wanderer-rrorc]

the storage will be all soft stuffs..(cloths/towels/blankets)..

I really like alot of the ideas...I just need to get some items (fridge n other things being built in)...and some time..and some wood...

we're sleeping 2 adults under 6ft..

1 6yr old..
2 infants (currently...but plans are for the van to be here for another decade)..

Ive looked at hammocks for the kids...my daughter thought that was a neat idea...so we're gonna pick one up soon and goof around with it..(read-FALL OUT ALOT)

 

[hojhauler]

http://www.blazinbelltech.com/furniture.html#couch

I really like these beds and could use one in my Extended body e350 but $500 seems a little steep...any other cheaper alternatives?