RP172 lower bunk mod?
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Topic: RP172 lower bunk mod?
Posted By: jclaffee
Subject: RP172 lower bunk mod?
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2015 at 7:53pm
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I decided to add some struts to help lift the lower bunk platform. The install went ok, but the 3/8" plywood deck was in pretty tough shape, and the hinges were installed pretty poorly at the factory - all askew and really close to the edge of the plywood. After a month of use the hinges just ripped out of the plywood. (yes, the struts i used are probably overkill, but that horse has left the stable). No problem! I went and got some 5/8" material so i could replace the bed deck and the 10" strip of plywood at the leading edge of the bunk. I also got a 72" piano hinge to make sure the sucker worked. Got everything cut, and went to pull the old 3/8" pieces out...and the big piece doesn't fit. I can't get the darn thing out  .Has anyone done this? Do I really need to remove the top bunk in order to get the bottom bunk deck out in one piece? Obviously i could cut it, but that won't help me getting the new, thicker, heavier piece back in. |
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Posted By: Webstas
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2015 at 12:47pm
| I was able to get the 3/8 piece out when i did that mod |
Posted By: Webstas
Date Posted: 04 Sep 2015 at 12:48pm
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it was tricky and it barely fit back in, did you buy the kit from camping world? this is what i got http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/standard-bedlift-kit/66717 |