I'm contemplating a new ATC shell at the moment and have this same issue. My 2 kids are small right now, but they'll soon be big, so I'd like to have a way for the camper to actually sleep 4 adults. I'm thinking a rollover couch on one side, and then an east-west bed platform right above the rear door. It would be pretty much the same as the pull out extension for the cabover bed, as far as construction goes, sitting on ledges all the way around. It would also flip up toward the back of the camper, so would sit vertical when not being used as a bed. It could also be removed completely when not needed for some trips. When the top is down, it would be in the sleeping position, and when the top is popped up, you just flip it up against the roof supports.
I don't know of anyone who has an ATC near me, and I'm in Canada, so a bit of a drive from ATC headquarters. Anyone have any reasons why this might not work?
Lyndon,
I think it is doable. I have an ATC Panther which is their widest model. I am 6'2" and can sleep across the camper.
Here are some pictures so you can see if there is enough room. You need to allow enough room for the lift panels to fold. One disadvantage would be entry since you would have to duck to get through the door as well as under the bunk. You might need to leave out the small slider cabinets above the bench seat since that cabinet may be too high for fitting the bunk. Keep in mind that I had several customization done when my camper was built like the back two pantries and the sink stove combo....
See how you have space between the fridge/pantry cabinet and the lift panel hinge.
And in the front the bed cushion is right up to the lift panel hinge.
Here is the passenger side. Note that the pantry is not standard. I had ATC shorten the bench so that the pantry would fit. Also, see how that small slider cabinet above the window is high on the wall. It may be in the way of a rear bunk but ATC could leave it out.
Here is another idea. They used to use a front seat cot on the old VW Westy campers and that might be a possibility as well. The cot poles would fit into brackets on the walls.
Also remember that ATC can do modifications. If you want to try and add the rear bunk, make sure they know about it. My Panther was made to fit on a Tundra. Some dimensions may be different depending on the truck it is for. The Tundra has a deep bed so the camper is was made to fit that.
Good luck finding your perfect camper...
Edited by jimjxsn, 02 March 2019 - 12:57 AM.