One of our TOP priorities for the Scamp was to have comfortable sleeping accommodations. Whether for just a weekend or longer excursions, I knew our backs and health would insist on appropriate bedding or else we would be miserable. Multiple questions arose such as: redo the cushions ourselves or find an upholsterer?; what if one of us at some point wants some individual sleeping space, or requires/requests some time out?; what options could we have if one person wants to work at the table and the other is desperate for a nap, etc.?
The current trailer had one smaller than double size bed that magically transformed into a dinette to seat four. The squished cushions were 34 years old, needed foam replacement and recovering. Although I am sufficient in the art of sewing this was not a project I wanted to take on. Steve meticulously measured the shabby dilapidated cushions and I luckily found a local old school upholstery shop that took on the job and created comfortable, sleep friendly, and easy to maintain cushions. Tasking the job out was pricey but definitely worth it!
Since the original manufactured Scamp had a double bunk located on the front end I thought it would work for us to construct a single loft bed in the same space. This would also allow for more storage underneath, can’t have too much! Using butcher paper we tediously created a template, working with the curved walls of the trailer. Steve used the template to cut a plywood base and we had 32 in. lengths of steel pipe sliced and threaded at a local hardware store, which was fantastic! He then attached the metal supports using pipe flanges on the floor and underside of the plywood. We finished this project by adding wooden trim to prevent the mattress from falling off. Our lovely Greek upholsterer then fabricated a comfortable covered foam mattress for the loft which fit perfectly into this peaceful “Loft of Solitude”.
Coddiwompling “To Travel in a Purposeful Manner Towards a Vague Destination”
“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?’ -ERNEST HEMINGWAY