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Would love a backrest in my bunk....
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August 25, 2014 - 5:18 pm
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I've been looking for ideas to create a bunk back rest that won't put any pressure on the canvas, but will allow me to prop my pillows up a bit at night.

Has anyone done something like that?

Thanks!

Rikki

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August 25, 2014 - 7:22 pm
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There are foam bed risers in varying heights that can be bought on line and via medical supply places.  Like this one that is adjustable http://www.scriphessco.com/pro.....bed-wedge/ and this one that is not  [table][tr][td]http://www.scriphessco.com/products/core-stress-wedge/[/td][/tr][/table].  Keep in mind, most of these require extra postage since they are oversized.  Too keep them on the bunk how about a bed railing like you'd use for little kids? Like this:  http://www.sears.com/solutions-by-kids-r-us-kids-r-us/p-SPM8457831411?sid=IDx20140425xECNMPFM13&srccode=cii_20121666&cpncode=34-234755502-2&redirectType=SRDT

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August 25, 2014 - 7:59 pm
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The bedrail sounds like a great idea -- we are not the handiest of folk, so I was hoping for something simple. As long as it doesn't press against the canvas too much, it will be perfect. And not too expensive, either!

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas.

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August 26, 2014 - 7:01 am
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It relies on pressure from the mattress and your weight.  So If you don't think there is enough, maybe attaching it to the board under your mattress?  Might even see the bed rails at yard sales, or know someone with a child that uses one that could loan you theirs to try it first. 

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April 15, 2015 - 11:43 pm
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Your quest is a good one as we too like to prop our pillows for reading in bed.  It made me think that a fold up backrest may do the job.  We have them on the back of our dinette bench seats.  It's a piece of wood attached to the seat base by a long piano hinge. To use, you raise it perpendicular and rest the cushion against it. When closing up, you lift the cushion and fold down the back rest so it lays flat on the seat part. Easy-peasy. Let me know if you'ld like me to send a photo of our dinette bench to show you how our works.

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May 5, 2015 - 8:28 pm
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That dinette-backrest idea is great! It's simple and made-to-fit. Only possible downside I can think of is that it would block the window, if that even matters...

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July 12, 2015 - 6:25 pm
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