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- drsteveExplorer
Gjac wrote:
A cheaper option is to move the attach points off your existing gas struts. When my wife added 3 in memory foam the bed became very difficult to lift, in fact it was so heavy it would not stay up by itself. I kept the same attachment on the bed and moved the attach point on the bed frame about 2 ins. fwd. I also reinforced the bed frame due to the added weight.
Free, easy, and requires no new parts. Gotta love it!
I'll be giving this a try. since I replaced our short queen mattress with a full length, thicker mattress, and extended the platform, the bed is very hard to lift and will not stay up. - GjacExplorer IIIA cheaper option is to move the attach points off your existing gas struts. When my wife added 3 in memory foam the bed became very difficult to lift, in fact it was so heavy it would not stay up by itself. I kept the same attachment on the bed and moved the attach point on the bed frame about 2 ins. fwd. I also reinforced the bed frame due to the added weight.
- DC8CaptainExplorer
Son of Norway wrote:
I bought a set of Eco-worthy 16" linear actuators off Amazon. They come with a controller. Pretty easy to install on either side of the bed. My back couldn't do it anymore especially with all the stuff that is usually piled on the bed. They are a great solution.
Do you happen to have a picture? - Dutch_12078Explorer III'd put them where the existing gas springs are.
- RollandBExplorer
Son of Norway wrote:
I bought a set of Eco-worthy 16" linear actuators off Amazon. They come with a controller. Pretty easy to install on either side of the bed. My back couldn't do it anymore especially with all the stuff that is usually piled on the bed. They are a great solution.
I’m guessing the 16” part is the amount of rise it provides?
Did you locate them at the foot of the bed corners or futprther up the side. - Son_of_NorwayExplorerI bought a set of Eco-worthy 16" linear actuators off Amazon. They come with a controller. Pretty easy to install on either side of the bed. My back couldn't do it anymore especially with all the stuff that is usually piled on the bed. They are a great solution.
- drsteveExplorer
Chris Bryant wrote:
Two words, linear actuator.
X2 - Chris_BryantExplorer IITwo words, linear actuator.
- doxiemom11Explorer IICould you buy new struts that are meant to lift a little more weight and then they would raise it for you.
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