New Bed?

I know I have just modified the bed, but for a few months now I have had my eye on a child-sized bed we used to use, but which has been flat-packed for almost a year since the child who used to use it grew too big. Yesterday I tried it in the back of the van to see how it would fit.

On the plus side, the height is exactly right to sit on the top of the back seats when folded down. The bed is sturdy enough along its length that there is no need for an additional support at that end. The mattress is thinner than the airbed, but more stable and just as comfortable. Also, Lucydog loves it.

On the down side, the bed is wider than the base I built (although about the same as the airbed) so doesn't quite leave enough room in the back for a walker and a wheelchair. Also there is no way of using all of the back seats while the bed is in the van - which would mean storing it in the house when not needed, which is something I need to avoid.

I have put the bed away again for now, while I think about ways I can use it, but I'm keeping the mattress in the back in case I want a quick lie down without having to pump up the airbed.