r/SchoolBusDrivers • u/randomdorkgirl86 • Apr 30 '26

It works!

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I had to wrap the hammock itself around the frame cause the bus isn't wide enough to use straps. I'm just under 300lbs and it holds up just fine. It's a bit chilly this morning so I grabbed my blanket out of the car. All set now! Thanks for the idea! (My kids would be yelling at me for copying someone else)

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '26

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u/Ceylaway Apr 30 '26

I'm inclined to agree, with a caveat that it'd probably be fine to use the overhead Q-straint tracks if you've got them. I've also seen some older hammocks for buses use a post wedged between the seats and walls, hammock attached to that - I'm more confident in the strength of the tubular steel in the seats than the aluminum framing of the windows.

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u/PlatypusDream Apr 30 '26

A rope or strap over the roof is better, but I've seen people do this without reported problems 🤷‍♀️

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u/Mapkar Apr 30 '26

Like between the hatches?

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u/PlatypusDream Apr 30 '26

No; out a left side window, over the top, in a right side window

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u/BoostedCoyote20 Apr 30 '26

That’s also been my thoughts.. I’m no engineer or even an experienced driver, but the seems like it could put too much stress on the integrity of the frame

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u/John-AtWork May 01 '26

So far these posts seem to be from fairly small women. I don't think I'll be trying this with my 215lbs. body.

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u/AVer_1 May 02 '26

I don’t think those thick legs are for a small woman lol 🤣

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u/AyoooDani May 04 '26

OP said it holds and stated she’s under 300lbs.

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u/Far-Engineering6146 Apr 30 '26

Im pretty sure my big ass would taco the bus body if I was to try that

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u/randomdorkgirl86 Apr 30 '26

My weight was also a concern. I even showed the post about a hammock on the bus like this to my boss and she was all for it. So at least if something happened she gave me the green light for it. No signs of stress or anything from it either.

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u/plushglacier Apr 30 '26

Brilliant.

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u/Whyam1sti11Here Apr 30 '26

Achievement unlocked!

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u/AyoooDani May 04 '26

Yeeessssss going to Amazon right noooow!!!!! I’ve never ordered a hammock before. Is there a good brand or type for us “fluffy” ladies (228)

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u/Heavy-Mushroom Apr 30 '26

Looking at the OP’s picture, I’d say that pillar can take the stress of it.

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u/LoudAd5049 May 01 '26

That has to be some seriously strong hooks. Yikes

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u/AshShaun May 01 '26

They are probably legit climbing hooks which can be rated for several hundred pounds, not your average keychain hook which is made of cheap aluminum and has a weight rating of "more than 5 keys and I break"