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ToddLat View Drop Down
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    Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 1:08pm
Oh, BTW, our son is 18 and fits in the bunk just fine.  I have had other adults sleep in the bunks also without any issues!
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Posts: 35 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Oct 2013 at 3:18pm
I have just the 176 (no T) and I prefer to sleep in the bottom bunk. I'm only 5'2" and I kind of like the cave-like-ness. My German Shepherd even squeezes in with me at my feet. I have thought about cutting the top bunk in half, but I sometimes have my 8 yr old niece with me and she likes the top bunk, so it stays as is for now.
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I also have a r-pod 176 no T. I am 5'10' 275 and sleep on the bottom bunk.      you do have to be somewhat agile to get in and out. It does sleep great.
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No doubt the 176t with the tent open and the slide out seems much roomier and brighter, it makes the whole unit seem much bigger. We hung a curtain (on tension rod) across the upper bunk opening to act as a "closet door" and we use it as our store room, clothes containers, food etc.. Works great for the 2 of us. And yes, the backrest was a great mod., a piano hinge and piece of plywood can make a nice difference. Always liked sleeping in a tent and now we have a roof over our head.
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Posts: 214 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Oct 2013 at 10:24pm
176T with backrest installed and FR table replaced with 2x boards / Lite-Weight Table

Here is the 176T configuration after popping the tent - no cushions shown.

With the single board, add the cushions and  my short queen foam mattress for bedtime. Short cushion used on short board.

Shown with backrest up, without cushions

Angle of backrest. (I stow the 2x boards - not shown - behind backrest which gives added support)

Backrest installed with piano hinge about 1 3/4" from tent base

Cushions installed ...

Couch with lite-weight, folding table (BJs?).  Ready for eating and/or TV viewing.
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Nicely done Bill & Bev!
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