> RE: Storage with top bunk out
> The space up there is 5 1/2" high, just right to partition with
> 6"x1/2" finished lumber (actually 5 1/2" wide).  I store tarps, solar
> shower, small tools, books, video, sandals, a box with misc. hardware
> and wire and electrical connectors, shower pump and hose, maps and
> tour books for areas I'm not in but travel to on occasion, etc.
> Mostly stuff that I only pull out when parked with the top up.  The
> forward compartment (12" deep with fold down door in front) is
> reserved for things I know I might need without popping the top, the
> small tools I mentioned, the books, sandals, flashlights, etc.
> The partitions are about six inches in from the edges along the side,
> about ten inches from the back.  My camera tripod in a soft case goes
> on one side and can be extracted with the top down, a walking stick on
> the other.  Umbrella also.  With the top up the wooden partitions act
> as a base for placing larger heavy things up there without crushing
> the permanent contents.  It's worked very well and much better than
> the two long plastic storage bins I was using before.  I've seen other
> Westy owners with similar setups, store clothes, food, anything you
> want.
> BTW, I believe that the total for all lumber and parts (hinge,
> latches) was under $20

Cool! Thanks for the info.

I guess the only drawback is it precludes sleeping accommodations for any
other overnite guests, except for the one(s) you want to sleep w?

Grin,

Tom