Yes, we do raise the bed by hand first and hold it there as long as possible before getting squished between it and the dresser! I'm considering making a support beam.
I just met another couple here at the Eastern Gypsy Rally in Celina, OH who also have the Designer 35RLTS...turned them on to this link, of course! Anyway, Dave said the new Designers have cut back the dresser and removed the need for the bed to raise when the slide is coming in. He's thinking of shortening the bed and removing the hydraulic lifts. We're both tall, so I'm not sure I'd want to lose the length...still thinking.
Oh -- PS...we made the Gypsy Journal blog! Check out today's blog: http://gypsyjournal.net/NicksBlog.ht
