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Has anyone removed the top bunk from a van with a side dinette layout? We wouldnt ever use the bed and thought it would save a considerable amount of weight. However we wonder would the remaining bed cushions on the bottom bed (made out of the side dinette) then not be a snug fit with the gap the folded bunk will have left?

Yes we removed 2 bunks from ours, the upper one in the middle and the upper one at the back. We covered pieces of foam to ensure the lower cushions fit. It works well as we don't tow our van so the balance isn't affected.

I am sorry that your 3rd van hasn't worked out. It must be so frustrating for you. Good luck with your search. 

thanks everyone.

Askill, I think we're jinxed, although if the 1st van hadnt have been damp we'd have still had it now.

Answered on your other thread!  We did this successfully, and you should get a filler piece from the dealer that you would use if the top bunk was folded out for use..  Otherwise its easy enough to get foam pieces to fit.  We got the dealer to remove the bunk, and tidy the holes left,  they didnt bat an eyelid and had obviously done it before.

Regarding what you said about the front double, I would take your son to the van if its possible and actually make the bed up and lie on it, just to make absolutely sure you can do what you want to when your daughter holidays with you as well.

This layout also gives you the advantage of a large kitchen area and a great bathroom, opening up the world of CLs and CSs in comfort! 

Quote: Originally posted by savanne1 on 10/11/2011

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Jenifer, do you mean you used the top bunk mattress when you say the filler piece?

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am I having a mad 5 mins but just thought if both bunks are used as some people with this layout must do then surely the bottom bed has the gap til the bunk is put back into place??

Anniemac, the big bathroom is a big draw for our 12 yr old D, she loved it and and it gives us all plenty of space to get changed. Also with our sons Aspergers we'd really struggle to get him into the campsite showers so the side dinette layout would work on that front too. We had thought about how we could use CS and CL sites as well as we dont need playgrounds etc now the kids are older.

Going to look at another Pegasus 514 on Saturday and will really spend our time in it and then make a decision.

Quote: Originally posted by savanne1 on 10/11/2011

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am I having a mad 5 mins but just thought if both bunks are used as some people with this layout must do then surely the bottom bed has the gap til the bunk is put back into place??

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Quote: Originally posted by An

.....Regarding what you said about the front double, I would take your son to the van if its possible and actually make the bed up and lie on it, just to make absolutely sure you can do what you want to when your daughter holidays with you as well.

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