Cruiser 29RKBed Height

Hi Jim. I am 6'2" also & the first thing we improved was the bed. We put a california queen pillow top mattress in place of the standard mattress. I had to extend the frame 9" for support & we lost the ability to use the under bed storage. The end tables/shelves still work but access is from the front. I step on the side area & have to bend over to get into bed. Enjoy.

Thanks Crisnan:  I had been giving the stool some thought.  I was thinking if I woke up and remembered the stool, that I should remember its a long step down. I should be able to work something out after a little usage.  Thanks for replying.  Jim

Jimw606 wrote:   We have put our own 11" Tall mattress in our Cruiser 29RK.  The old gang of springs mattress was 7 1/2 " Tall. The lavatory side is really high off the floor.  I am 6'2" tall and I am going to have fun getting in and out of bed.  I am really worried about getting out of bed at night. I am 72 years old.  What are you cruiser lovers doing about this, if anything.  Thanks   Jim

Reminds Me about the time..... We were at the hunting cabin went to bed, woke up to go......forgot I was in the upper bunk......

Jim, I solved this problem by building a platform the screws to the floor the length of the bed.  Actually it is for the DW on her side between the bed and closet but the idea will work for your side as well.  Just be carefull not to cover any heat vents in the floor.  The step I made was about 4" tall and about 5' long.  I bought some cheap carpeting the same at the 5er () and nailed the carpet to the platform.  Much easier for her to get into bed.

We just got back from our first trip since swapping in the taller mattress.  the extra drop to the floor wasn't so much a problem for me 'cause I sleep on the closet side.  What I did notice was hitting the reading light a few times when I rolled over.  I am looking for lower profile lights.