Bob, glad we got rid of the OEM bedspread quickly (replaced with a Pendleton blanket) before our feet were reduced to stumps. Our bedspread felt like 400 lbs, not 40.
Airstream01, I guess they peal large strips off the tree so the tiles are one piece? I recall the trees grow in Portugtal and are a big export item for that country. My interest comes from a belief cork is easier on your feet and it would be a good option for a kitchen floor.
I extended the bed so we wouldn't have our toes hanging off the end. I added a piece of 1/4" oak plywood to the luan plywood the mattress rests on to extend it about 4". I just bolted it to the luan with short screws and washers. I didn't want to glue it in case I had to remove it. Then I moved the mattress down to the end and my wife made a bolster to fill in the space at the head end. We have a mattress topper on top (much more comfortable then the OEM mattress which is made of steel or wood, or seems so) Now regular queen size fitted sheets fit better. This isn't necessary if you are altitude challenged, but it does save money on sheets since RV sheets must cost a lot more than standard ones (an assumption based on the fact that everything RV costs a lot).
I extended the bed so we wouldn't have our toes hanging off the end. I added a piece of 1/4" oak plywood to the luan plywood the mattress rests on to extend it about 4". I just bolted it to the luan with short screws and washers. I didn't want to glue it in case I had to remove it. Then I moved the mattress down to the end and my wife made a bolster to fill in the space at the head end. We have a mattress topper on top (much more comfortable then the OEM mattress which is made of steel or wood, or seems so) Now regular queen size fitted sheets fit better. This isn't necessary if you are altitude challenged, but it does save money on sheets since RV sheets must cost a lot more than standard ones (an assumption based on the fact that everything RV costs a lot).
Gene
I saw a neighbor's SOB where he did something neat. He wanted a computer desk to work from, but didn't have room, so he shortened his queen by using a drop down hinge on the foot end of the bed's platform. Cut the mattress into two pieces, with the bottom foot or so equal to the drop down, then sewed in a section of ticking fabric so that the two pieces of mattress are joined at the bottom. He used a brace that folds out like a door under the drop down piece to hold it up when sleeping.
When working at his "desk", he drops the end of the mattress and sits on the foot of the shortened bed. He's got the desk removable too. Two front legs that fold up like card table legs, and the back edge is put into some kind of plastic clamp on the wall.
Paula
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last picture is of peabody in the rear of the coach ( door to the left- refer to the right) with the dining table removed ( permanently)
next two pictures are what the bedroom now looks like- the shower is on the left, toilet room on right- ( just like the back of the coach but with different colors and then the picture of where i moved the converted and mounted the transfer switch and solar charge controller...behind these is my mechanical room (with access to the outside curbside of the coach) where the battery ( 1 Large AGM 165 amp hour battery)and 2000 watt inverter reside...don't have any "before" pictures, but one knows what the bedroom of a safari 25FB looked like....because of the space considerations the camera can't capture the entire look of the bedroom....but possibly you can get the idea...i really like it...look closely in from iof the converter pictuire and you can see the pergo hickory floor that i put in the entire coach...
i sleep in the rear of the coach with peabody(pictured) ( one of two blue roan english cockers) and Paula and Phoenix (the female cocker) sleep in the newly remodeled front... we like these comfy arrangements much better than all four of us tryin to cram into the makeshift short queen arrangement that was there in the beginning,, have not done anything to the counter tops but am trying to figure out how to put in a larger sink....custom curtains are most likely next...
looking forward to the arizona new years eve outing....
I like it. But don't you fulltime? Where do you and the missus sleep? I love the color of the floor. The cork I ordered (which will hopefully be here early next week) is very similar to your hickory Pergo. What did you do to your countertops? I like that color as well. I look forward to seeing your coach at the Picacho Rally at New Years.
Looks nice. Now all you need are custom curtains. It would make a huge difference over the OEM. AZBambi Decors made ours for both panoramic windows and we are very pleased. They will be at the Picacho rally, by the way. We also plan to attend and would love a tour of your coach.
Update: Globus Cork shipped my flooring today, woohoo! Scheduled delivery is 08 OCT. Hopefully will have it installed by early next week. I'll post photos of my progress along the way. Stay tuned.
On my computer screen that cork looks RED. Is that my screen or is it really that bright?
Must admit it could be pretty dramatic, and once the bed is back in, most of it will be covered so it could be a really effective bit of pizzazz.
Looking forward to seeing the project continue.
I always want something under the top end of the bed when it's pouring rain and I don't want to go outside. I want more access to the storage under the head of the bed. When you put the bed back in, think about that for yourself too... then share any ideas please
I'm not crazy about door that folds down that's next to the inverter. Pain in the neck... and if the back of that were open? Of coursse weather is also an issue. The garage door isn't insulated (well "wasn't" when I got it) and in cold weather the cold penetrates below the bed.
Paula
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On my computer screen that cork looks RED. Is that my screen or is it really that bright?
Must admit it could be pretty dramatic, and once the bed is back in, most of it will be covered so it could be a really effective bit of pizzazz.
Paula
Paula, the color is "red mahogany" but it isn't red in the sense that this guy is . It's more of a rich, deep cherry color. It is going to be gorgeous I think. The marbleing of the grain is awesome and the color ties in well with the reddish tint of the other "woodwork". I went with the 9"x12" tiles. I bought a little extra (~65sq ft) so if I have enough I'm going to go just past the head and shower.
Hey, did your "garage" have the light on the wall like mine has?
Paula, the color is "red mahogany" but it isn't red in the sense that this guy is . It's more of a rich, deep cherry color. It is going to be gorgeous I think. The marbleing of the grain is awesome and the color ties in well with the reddish tint of the other "woodwork". I went with the 9"x12" tiles. I bought a little extra (~65sq ft) so if I have enough I'm going to go just past the head and shower.
Hey, did your "garage" have the light on the wall like mine has?
YES, I do have a light in the garage.... Owned the trailer for over three years and never stuck my head in far enough to see it It isn't possible to see the light from the inside until you remove the plywood top of the bed stand.
WARNING: The urge will come over you to do the whole trailer in cork. A different lot may have a slightly different tinge to the color. If that happens, use the end of the bedroom/start of the hall as the natural divider, and use a metal strip there. Then the difference in tone won't show so easily. Same trick works if you run out of paint; just start the new can on a corner where the natural sunlight changes will trick the eye into seeing no difference in the color.
Looking good. I never did like that fake parquet, mine has the fake plank vinyl and it's less offensive IMHO. I think cork or bamboo is a much better choice than carpet, vinyl OR the click and lock fake wood.
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The floor looks gorgeous....like leather. It will certainly be exotic looking. It will suit the rest of your unit well. Looking forward to seeing the "during" and "after" pics.
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and 2000 watt inverter reside...don't have any "before" pictures, but one knows what the bedroom of a safari 25FB looked like....because of the space considerations the camera can't capture the entire look of the bedroom....but possibly you can get the idea...i really like it...look closely in from iof the converter pictuire and you can see the pergo hickory floor that i put in the entire coach...
we like these comfy arrangements much better than all four of us tryin to cram into the makeshift short queen arrangement that was there in the beginning,, have not done anything to the counter tops but am trying to figure out how to put in a larger sink....custom curtains are most likely
. It's more of a rich, deep cherry color. It is going to be gorgeous I think. The marbleing of the grain is awesome and the color ties in well with the reddish tint of the other "woodwork". I went with the 9"x12" tiles. I bought a little extra (~65sq ft) so if I have enough I'm going to go just past the head and shower.
It isn't possible to see the light from the inside until you remove the plywood top of the bed stand. 
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