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King size bed conversion

December 30, 2024, 10:26:49 am

Anyone converted the queen bedroom to a king size bed?  I've been sleeping in a king bed for so long that a queen feels really cramped.  Would love some ideas!

TIA. Tommy

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Re: King size bed conversion

Reply #1 – December 30, 2024, 08:15:39 pm

Those guys in Rocky Point might be able to modify something for you........

Happy New Year

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Reply #2 – December 30, 2024, 08:30:34 pm

Seems like the answers lie with measuring the bedroom space. If a king bed width would fit between bedroom window coverings, could king size wood board on top of engine cover do the job. Probably just have to crawl onto bed from foot end. Assume it would raise up and be supported with a pole when having to work over engine or get to electrical area. BTW, using a support pole to hold any bed up is a good safety device, as a failure of air strut or electric lifter could do damage to a body. We have also seen the hinge break loose from compressed air struts in closed position, shooting a closed bed forward.

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Reply #3 – December 30, 2024, 08:42:33 pm

A queen bed is 60" wide by 80" long.

A king bed is 76" wide by 80" long

Mock up how much aisle and nightstand space you would lose with a 16" wider mattress to determine if it would work for you.  Don't just measure, put something on the existing mattress on each side of the bed that reduces your nightstand on each side by 8" (cabinets will need to be remade) and reduces the walk-around space on each side by 8".

ETA - it's quite likely the cabinets above the nightstands will also need to be remade (or removed completely) to accommodate the wider headboard and sleeping space.  And of course a new bed platform top/hinge/struts for the larger size and added weight.  With the increased overhang on each side of the bed platform itself, a beefier thickness of plywood top (heavier) might be required.

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Reply #4 – January 02, 2025, 10:34:06 am

Quote from: Michelle – December 30, 2024, 08:42:33 pm

**smart things said here**

What Michelle said.    Unless you plan on taking out those nightstand cabinets for the mattress to clear and make a new platform top, and don't mind entering and exiting the bed from the bottom, as well as losing all access to the passenger side 3 drawers and drivers side 1 drawer + safe, it is not likely you'll convert the bed to a king. 

Also, when purchasing a new queen mattress, one must also take into consideration HEIGHT of the mattress.  For our vintage of coach, it appears that a 13" mattress is the MAX height one can sleep on and still open the bedside cabinets.   

Most mattresses these days are MUCH taller than 13". 

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Reply #5 – January 02, 2025, 11:15:04 am

I have to push down on the mattress to open the side cupboards, not a terrible inconvenience. Bigger inconvenience is having to remove it or the fan to adjust the valves.

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Reply #6 – January 04, 2025, 08:23:12 am

Good luck Tommy, as we or I tried to figure out a way to convert to a King for 11 years!  Bottom line, it is doable with lots of problems and money!

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