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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / March 2005BunkEnd Weight Capacity
Hi, I have a question that I don't think has been asked here (or not for awhile anyway, since I don't know how to search archives). Does anyone know how much weight a bunk-end can handle in a 1987 Starcraft Starmaster? Or where I can find that out? No manual came with the camper when we bought it 2nd hand. And I've searched the web to no avail. The reason I am asking is that we need to find something else to sleep on besides those thin foam mattresses that are standard. We used to put both mattresses on one end and sleep on both, but daughter going this time, and she'll need her mattress. So, I realized my full-size futon mattress is the perfect fit. It's a cheapy and I think it weighs about 50lbs. So, add another 210 for him and 175 for me. Do you think that's too much weight? We usually sleep on the rear bunk, but maybe we should switch to the tongue-end bunk? Any opinions or suggestions? Thanks, Kathy and Joseph Houston, TX 1987 Starcraft Starmaster 1994 Plymouth Voyager jkaustin02@gmail.com (preferred reply email) > Does anyone know how much weight a bunk-end can handle in a 1987 Starcraft > Starmaster? Or where I can find that out? No manual came with the camper > when we bought it 2nd hand. And I've searched the web to no avail. We put 13 years on a bought-new 1987 Starcraft Galaxy. To my recollection, there never was an official specification for what you are looking for. Considering the very simplistic mechanism that holds the bunk up (the "receivers" that are mounted on the underside of the bunk that secure the ends of the prop tubes/pipes are critical), it would take little effort to ensure it is sturdy and secure. Check the support system and keep it maintained and you'll have no problem. :) JR >Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >Starmaster? Or where I can find that out? No manual came with the camper >when we bought it 2nd hand. And I've searched the web to no avail. I don't think weight will be an issue. My wife and I camped for 6 years on the bunk end of a Starcraft Starflyer. Combined, we tip the scales at about the same weight as you guys. Go to http://www.fun4u2.com/contact.html That is my Starcraft dealer that has been around for about 35 years. Email Paul and he will most likely help you out. Good Luck, Mark Filice 2004 Homestead Settler 255RS 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 Consider also the height of the futon mattress and whether it will interfere with closing the top completely. > ... > The reason I am asking is that we need to find something else to sleep on [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > the > perfect fit. It's a cheapy and I think it weighs about 50lbs. > Consider also the height of the futon mattress and whether it will interfere > with closing the top completely. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > the > > perfect fit. It's a cheapy and I think it weighs about 50lbs. I don't think we are going to leave it in the camper. It would be too thick. We'll just carry it in the van and put it in the camper once we get there. Kathy in Houston, TX |
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