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Anneliese64
Explorer
Mar 12, 2017

Bed lid advise please

Our king size bed in our Aerolite 225RBSL has storage under it but it takes 2 guys to keep the lid open, which is only a small part of a rounded corner structure (Luan and 1 x 2). The bottom storage section is about 24 x 70 x 30.
We need advise on what and how to install a lifter...
We have found lots of DIYs on this site but have not really seen any options for this problem, it seems that the Bed lifter pistons have many problems ripping the bed frame

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  • Anneliese64's avatar
    Anneliese64
    Explorer
    Mar 12, 2017
    Thanks for all the help, I will post my success story when I am done with that project.
  • SCVJeff's avatar
    SCVJeff
    Explorer
    Mar 12, 2017
    Ours is a honeycomb platform that the securing screws ripped through then bent both gas shocks due to alignment. I've since used an aluminum plate on top of the platform to hold the non-moving platform where it belongs, new shocks, as well as a PVC support when wide open. When it's working it can easily be picked up with one hand
  • WNYBob's avatar
    WNYBob
    Explorer
    Mar 12, 2017
    Here is what I did

    It is a little tricky getting the lengths right.
  • nineoaks2004's avatar
    nineoaks2004
    Explorer
    Mar 12, 2017
    I just cut a piece of thick wall 1 1/2" PVC and use this to hold the bed up
    works good for us..
  • GrandpaKip's avatar
    GrandpaKip
    Explorer II
    Mar 12, 2017
    When I added gas struts to a previous camper, I put in additional wood supports. No problems with the bed coming apart.
    You will have to guesstimate the weight to be lifted.

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