Proposed 160 walk-around Queen Bed plan
Dr. Wes Leggett
Revised November 9, 2007
The 160WQB (Wes’ Queen Bed –or– Walk-around Queen Bed) is the smallest and lightest walk-around queen bed with a
full-size tub/shower dry bath in a single axle model for the traveling couple. The compact galley just inside the entry door
features a full-width window, which provides rear views, light, and ventilation. Above the window are storage cabinets. An
optional microwave is located above the stovetop. Under the stovetop is a 3 cu. ft. refrigerator. Located next to the
refrigerator is the floor-level furnace, which provides proximity warmth for the bath and dinette. Cabinet drawers are located
above the furnace and a narrow cabinet door next to the bath wall provides access to the remaining storage area under the
single-bowl sink. The bath includes a full-size tub/shower and plenty of hip, leg, and knee room for the stool. A large skylight
over the tub provides additional headroom when showering. A power vent fan is located over the stool. There is ample room
for undressing and dressing when the bath door is closed. A sacrifice, due to space, is a lavatory sink in the bath. However,
the location of the galley sink provides convenience and the bath door swing provides privacy. The two-person dinette
features plenty of leg room. A large, portable dinette folding table can be easily moved out of the way for passage and can
be stored out of the way when not needed. Above both dinette seats are overhead storage cabinets. Located under the
street-side dinette seat is the power converter. Under the curb-side dinette seat is a storage area, ideal for stowing footwear
upon entry and retrieval prior to exit. The wheel-well incursions that extend beyond the dinette seats into the aisle area
around the queen bed are carpeted for safety. Above the dinette area is the air conditioner and forward of that is the
Fantastic Fan over the foot of the bed. The lift-up bed platform is sized at 60x74 for those who wish to use a shorter RVsized mattress for additional aisle area around the dinette and wheel-wells. A standard-size 60x80 mattress can be
accommodated, giving the option of using a specialized mattress, like a Tempur-Pedic®. Under the platform is a full-width
pass thru storage area with both exterior and interior access. The hot water tank is located street-side adjacent to the pass
thru storage area. The hot water tank framed incursion in the aisle area is carpeted to provide comfortable egress to the
bed. Next to the hot water tank is the fresh water tank. Water lines from the hot and fresh water tanks run out from the
corner of the bed platform to the corner of the wheel-well and then under the dinette seat to the bath and galley. Wardrobe
storage drawers and a rolling storage bin fill the remaining space under the bed and provide easy access to clothing and
other items, without having to lift the platform. On either side of the queen bed and above the pass thru storage area are 11”
wide, shirt-sized, wardrobe closets. Above the wardrobe closets is a cabinet bunk, which provides sleeping for an adult
guest or two small grandchildren. When extended, the cabinet bunk can also be used as a large flat storage area. Windows
on either side of the bed provide views, light, and cross-ventilation. The street-side window is an emergency exit. The curbside window is protected from the sun and rain when the awning is extended. An opening, screened front window is
optional. While the 160WQB requires efficient use of its compactness (galley size, food and wardrobe storage), it rewards
with an easily accessible and comfortable bed and bath that can be effortlessly towed and parked nearly anywhere.