My Travato 59K bed didn’t break a front support leg. It never came with one. That leg has been missing since the day I got the van, about 5 years ago.
So I set up the bed my way. It’s not perfect, but it gets the job done safely.
What’s missing
The 59K bed can go from the twin layout to a larger king bed. To do that, the bed needs support underneath. Mine came without the front support leg, so I had to figure out my own support.
How I set up my king bed
1. Table base. I use the table base as the front support.
2. Rear support. My backup Honda generator plus a book. Creative improv, but it works. (It’s the same generator I use to charge on cloudy days: how I charge my Travato with a backup Honda generator.)
3. Cushions. I put the cushions in place for a cozy sleep setup.
4. WinnSleep system. It goes on for comfort.
The tradeoff
Real talk: once the king bed is set up, the hallway is not accessible. If hallway space is your pain point in a 59K, my $35 no-drill swing table mod is how I get more room when the bed isn’t in the way.
More Travato 59K fixes I use
- Travato 59K bathroom door hack: a curtain instead of the sliding door
- Senior dog floor bed in my van
What’s your go-to van life hack or fix? Tell me in the comments.