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Thu, 25 May 2017 12:50  |
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GMC Jimmy
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Hello All, I'm close to completing the rear lounge area in my 1975 Coachmen Royale. When I purchased the coach it had a full bed in the rear, during my renovation it appeared as though the full bed had been modified from another layout, could have been a U-shaped lounge originally,(which is what I have gone back to), or possibly two twins, I'm not certain?
I have been looking at ideas to allow the table top to drop down and form the bed. I have looked at several marine applications which are very interesting, and expensive, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars for the hydraulic lifting mechanism only.
The traditional office chair gas riser offers some hope but the travel is limited to approximately 4-5 inches. My table top is ~30" and the bed height is 19", so I require around 11" of travel.
This looks interesting, but I don't know if it is available commercially or if it was a custom design... https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/95/73/b7/9573b7d590403285ad025089d098af44--airstream-remodel-van-camping.jpg
It would be nice to allow people to slide around the table unobstructed by a large device or struts sticking out from the sides.
Have you seen or used something that could be helpful?
Thanks,
Mike
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| Re: [GMCnet] Need ideas for table to bed mechanism [message #318009 is a reply to message #318007] |
Thu, 25 May 2017 13:17  |
Emery Stora
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Here is one that might work for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu1QpNzKtFY
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On May 25, 2017, at 11:50 AM, Mike wrote:
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> Hello All, I'm close to completing the rear lounge area in my 1975 Coachmen Royale. When I purchased the coach it had a full bed in the rear, during
> my renovation it appeared as though the full bed had been modified from another layout, could have been a U-shaped lounge originally,(which is what I
> have gone back to), or possibly two twins, I'm not certain?
>
> I have been looking at ideas to allow the table top to drop down and form the bed. I have looked at several marine applications which are very
> interesting, and expensive, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars for the hydraulic lifting mechanism only.
>
> The traditional office chair gas riser offers some hope but the travel is limited to approximately 4-5 inches. My table top is ~30" and the bed height
> is 19", so I require around 11" of travel.
>
> This looks interesting, but I don't know if it is available commercially or if it was a custom design...
> https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/95/73/b7/9573b7d590403285ad025089d098af44--airstream-remodel-van-camping.jpg
>
> It would be nice to allow people to slide around the table unobstructed by a large device or struts sticking out from the sides.
>
> Have you seen or used something that could be helpful?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Need ideas for table to bed mechanism [message #318014 is a reply to message #318007] |
Thu, 25 May 2017 15:51 |
Emery Stora
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Here are some marine ones:
http://tacomarine.com/category/cat_table_pedestals/Table-Pedestals
You can also google RV Table Support Base
and find dozens more.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On May 25, 2017, at 11:50 AM, Mike wrote:
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> Hello All, I'm close to completing the rear lounge area in my 1975 Coachmen Royale. When I purchased the coach it had a full bed in the rear, during
> my renovation it appeared as though the full bed had been modified from another layout, could have been a U-shaped lounge originally,(which is what I
> have gone back to), or possibly two twins, I'm not certain?
>
> I have been looking at ideas to allow the table top to drop down and form the bed. I have looked at several marine applications which are very
> interesting, and expensive, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars for the hydraulic lifting mechanism only.
>
> The traditional office chair gas riser offers some hope but the travel is limited to approximately 4-5 inches. My table top is ~30" and the bed height
> is 19", so I require around 11" of travel.
>
> This looks interesting, but I don't know if it is available commercially or if it was a custom design...
> https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/95/73/b7/9573b7d590403285ad025089d098af44--airstream-remodel-van-camping.jpg
>
> It would be nice to allow people to slide around the table unobstructed by a large device or struts sticking out from the sides.
>
> Have you seen or used something that could be helpful?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
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| Re: Need ideas for table to bed mechanism [message #318017 is a reply to message #318007] |
Thu, 25 May 2017 16:17 |
A Hamilto
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GMC Jimmy wrote on Thu, 25 May 2017 12:50Hello All, I'm close to completing the rear lounge area in my 1975 Coachmen Royale. When I purchased the coach it had a full bed in the rear, during my renovation it appeared as though the full bed had been modified from another layout, could have been a U-shaped lounge originally,(which is what I have gone back to), or possibly two twins, I'm not certain?
I have been looking at ideas to allow the table top to drop down and form the bed. I have looked at several marine applications which are very interesting, and expensive, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars for the hydraulic lifting mechanism only.
The traditional office chair gas riser offers some hope but the travel is limited to approximately 4-5 inches. My table top is ~30" and the bed height is 19", so I require around 11" of travel.
This looks interesting, but I don't know if it is available commercially or if it was a custom design... https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/95/73/b7/9573b7d590403285ad025089d098af44--airstream-remodel-van-camping.jpg
It would be nice to allow people to slide around the table unobstructed by a large device or struts sticking out from the sides.
Have you seen or used something that could be helpful?
Thanks,
Mike
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/1294
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| Re: Need ideas for table to bed mechanism [message #318018 is a reply to message #318007] |
Thu, 25 May 2017 19:46 |
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GMC Jimmy
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Thanks for the input fellows,
Emery, I did see the table mechanism from RVSurplus, if I don't find just what I'm looking for this might be an option. The marine units, although ideal for the application, are far too expensive ranging from around $350 to $3,000 and some require the base to drop below the floor surface by 6" or more.
SteveW, another interesting item although I'm not sure if the travel will allow the table top to drop down far enough and into the position for use as a support for the bed?
A Hamilto, I'm hoping to find something a bit more creative that won't need to be taken apart each time the conversion from table top to bed support is required.
I appreciate your suggestions any other ideas?
Mike
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| Re: Need ideas for table to bed mechanism [message #318089 is a reply to message #318007] |
Sun, 28 May 2017 05:13 |
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GMC Jimmy
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Hello Justin, thanks for the feedback. I did see this as well, however, I wasn't keen on making a hole through the floor.
How did you complete the install, does the "through the floor" portion interfere with anything, what, if any challenges did you encounter, any photos of the install?
Regards,
Mike
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| Re: Need ideas for table to bed mechanism [message #331112 is a reply to message #318016] |
Thu, 19 April 2018 23:43 |
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Richard RV
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SteveW wrote on Thu, 25 May 2017 17:14I've got one of these (not yet installed) :
http://www.lagunusa.com/
and a good video of what it does:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAjLjp9hG_E
I acknowledge it's not a "table to bed" contraption - but it's a pretty cool mechanism...
Steve W
1973 23'
Southern California
Steve,
After seeing your post, and liking what I saw, I bought one. I'm still working on the dinette and have a temporary table top, but it's installed and I'm loving it. I needed a shorter horizontal arm, so I cut it down and moved the holes. I _really_ like being able to swing the table top out of the way when sitting down or having to open up the dinette storage, and swinging the table closer when I'm sitting back watching TV and/or the laptop.
Converting the table into the bed requires undoing a ratchet handle clamp that holds the arm to the upright (I usually don't even tighten it as it's not necessary), lifting the table top off and setting it aside, undoing the ratchet handle on the upright and removing the upright, then placing the table top in place to complete the bed support and putting two cushions in place. The process takes me about half the time it took me to write the previous sentence. It's quick.
The company in the UK ships quickly as well. I had the box in hand three days after ordering. I have no clue how they do it so quickly and build in shipping to the price.
It's designed as a cockpit table on a boat, and it's not something you're going to sit on, but it's not bouncy and the hardware is stoutly made. I expect to get many years of use out of it.
Good find, Steve. Thanks for doing the legwork!
Richard V.
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach under construction;
‘76 Edgemont waiting its turn
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