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**Kevin245** · 05-26-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Knoxvegas

Here are some questions:

2) Anybody try bunks in a safari? Just a thought. Where the sofa bed is mid-ship across from the kitchen. Could do a bunk bed and use the upper for storage with a net when not in use as a bunk. Probably dont plan to do this in interest of keepng mostly original, but a thought. I have 3 boys. Would love to see pictures and design if anyone has done this or similar.

Matt,

Here are some pictures of a convertible bunk that may give you some ideas.

Kevin

**Kevin245** · 05-26-2010, 10:53 AM

A few more...

Knoxvegas · 05-26-2010, 12:12 PM

Wow, was that a factory option on the camper? I guess the load is distributed onto the ledger boards at the head and foot which are a cabinet?

**Kevin245** · 05-26-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Knoxvegas

Wow, was that a factory option on the camper? I guess the load is distributed onto the ledger boards at the head and foot which are a cabinet?

Yes it was a factory option but not for Airstream...

This is in our 73 Avion.

Here are some pictures of the ledger boards and the piano hinge connections.

Kevin

Silverhobby · 04-15-2011, 07:58 AM

That factory bunk option was quite a piece of cabinetry. I have only seen this on one other Avion. Thanks for showing the pictures.

Knoxvegas · 05-27-2011, 10:49 AM

So it has been a while since I posted. Had several projects going on, but now I am putting some focus on the AS. I have decided after reading many of the posts here that I will do a full "shell off" resoration/remodel. I have gutted the interior, dropped the belly skin, drilled out all the necessary rivets - including hidden ones, and cut the elevator bolts holding the shell to frame. Does anyone have any advise about the best way to attach the braces to the shell before I try to lift it? I just really dont want to bend or damage any ribs, etc...