User Tag List

Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. #1
    Fireside Member 2500BDM's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    Northern Ky
    Posts
    59
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Reflections 28BH Mod advice

    Have a 2018 28bh 5er and looking to modify the rear bunk. We have only 1 child and have been toying with the idea off turning the rear bunk into just a bed by removing the top bunk, or modifying it by cutting it out to just make it a shelf.

    Just a few questions..
    1) is it even possible to remove the upper bunk in one piece?
    2) Does that bunk provide support for the back wall of the kitchen?
    3) is the bunk a solid piece of laminate wood or is it hollow / trussed?

    Any other advice, ideas, input greatly appreciated.
    2012 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins
    • B&W Compainion
    • Trimble Suspension
    • Ownice Navigation


    2018 Grand Design Reflection 28BH

  2. #2
    Paid my dues 😁 FT4NOW's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2016
    Posts
    4,570
    Mentioned
    136 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Do a search for "2800BH bunk" and search by title, read the thread titled "2800BH converted to 2800BR (babies/kids room) - removed top bunk". I dont know how similar that model is to yours, but there is good info for what you want to do.

    Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
    2023 Momentum 398M-R
    2023 Ford F-450

    SOLD - 2021 Reflection 311BHS
    SOLD - 2017 Momentum 399TH

  3. #3
    Fireside Member 2500BDM's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    Northern Ky
    Posts
    59
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by FT4NOW View Post
    Do a search for "2800BH bunk" and search by title, read the thread titled "2800BH converted to 2800BR (babies/kids room) - removed top bunk". I dont know how similar that model is to yours, but there is good info for what you want to do.

    Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
    I did read the mentioned post, it was somewhat useful but the two trailers are different in design
    2012 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins
    • B&W Compainion
    • Trimble Suspension
    • Ownice Navigation


    2018 Grand Design Reflection 28BH

  4. #4
    Seasoned Camper ncitro's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Northern Illinois
    Posts
    484
    Mentioned
    6 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    We have a one year old, so removed our top bunk and rebuilt it to make a crib on top and kept the bottom bed for a play area/guest bed. It comes out pretty easy, its not structural to anything. I'll find my post...
    2018 Reflection 28BH
    2019 F350 Platinum 6.7L LB 4x4

  5. #5
    Seasoned Camper ncitro's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2017
    Location
    Northern Illinois
    Posts
    484
    Mentioned
    6 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    2018 Reflection 28BH
    2019 F350 Platinum 6.7L LB 4x4

  6. #6
    Site Sponsor
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Posts
    20
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by ncitro View Post
    I’m the wife referenced here, and we absolutely love the mod. The top bunk doesn’t provide support for the kitchen; like N said, it’s not structural in any way. With the top bunk out (or in our case, cut down to make a crib), the room is way more usable, and the airflow is far better too. The bunkhouse only has one air conditioning vent and it’s on the ceiling, so the bottom gets stuffy.

    If you’re comfortable with instagram, I can point you to two instagrammers who modified their 28BHs as well so you can see other pictures. Instagram name weventuretogether has a three or four year old, and they modified their bunkhouse to make a toddler bed + office. (They gave up the garage in back to do it, which we weren’t willing to do, haha.) Also jouppioutdoors had their dealer take out the top bunk before they took delivery, and their son, who is 8 or 9 I think, uses the bottom bunk as his bed. Both have pictures of the mod on their instagram feeds.

    I think our mod is similar to what you want to do, except you’d have a shelf instead of a crib bed. N and my dad did all the work on ours, so he can probably answer your questions. My parents have another brand of travel trailer with a bunkhouse, and they removed their top bunk to make a shelf back there as well.

    We’d love to see how yours turns out!
    2018 Reflection 28BH
    2019 F350 Platinum 6.7L LB 4x4

  7. #7
    Fireside Member 2500BDM's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2018
    Location
    Northern Ky
    Posts
    59
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by ncitro View Post
    Thanks this is very hepfull
    2012 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins
    • B&W Compainion
    • Trimble Suspension
    • Ownice Navigation


    2018 Grand Design Reflection 28BH

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

DISCLAIMER:This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grand Design RV, LLC or any of its affiliates. This is an independent site.