Installing hammock mounts?

[Sundance75]

I recently purchased a 72 safari and am in the process of determining what stays and what goes… I have removed the twin beds and am contemplating the possibility of installing a few hammock mounts that would allow a typical 'tree hammock' to be hung. The advantage to this is when not being used it would open up floor space.

My question… Is this feasible? My concern is that the weight will pull the connection out of the ribs, or deform the shape.

Any advice or insight would be appreciated.

Thanks.
Josh.

[perryg114]

A long as you attach to a rib you the mount distributes the load over a large area say maybe 5-4 inches you would probably be ok. The Rib can handle the load but a single screw will most likely pull out. I am thinking something like a 1/4" thick strip of aluminum with a ring in the center. You would attach it with several sheet metal screws or pop rivets. Olympic rivets would be best.

Perry

[Lumatic]

I agree with the above.

I have installed brackets for a bunk over my front and rear gouchos in my 71. I used stainless sailboat fairleads. The bunks have been used for my grandkids and so far I have not been used for adult weight.

[rippie]

I have wanted to do this and wondered about it too. In our old house, we had hammock mounts in every room. Like perry described square plate with four screws. Love hammocks. Sundance, I think it is a great idea as a space saver. But I must say hammocks are great for napping & not a good substitute for a bed for a good nights sleep in my experience. I will be watching intently and taking notes.

[Lumatic]

The bunks I have are original Aistream from the 70s. They are folding aluminum with canvas. I have seen them sell from $200 to $500.

The bunks are also great for storage when not used for bodies.

The larger brackets are Airstream made for the Aistream bunks. Another photo shows an oem bunk storage bracket. I used 1" nylon webbing and plastic clips available from a REI type store.

There are a few bunk articles in the archives.

[Lumatic]

Stainless boat hardware fairleads

[Skatiero]

Keep in mind that the original ceiling-hung bunk models had reinforced ribs when that option was ordered, straight from the factory. A retrofit was not available since it would have required rib reinforcement. If be very careful to mount a post on which to place the brackets, so that the weight was not able to deform the ribs. Be careful with this!