Tips for conversion

Post by **andy_cull** » 31 Oct 2006, 17:59

Hi everybody i got a 86 caravelle and am starting to strip it out for a camper install. just wondering on any tips people have and anyone built a diy rock and roll bed as they're a bit pricy...........

Post by **OLD ONE** » 31 Oct 2006, 19:29

Andy... what is your location.? A member may live close by and may be able to pop over to see you with ideas.

Post by **Georgedog** » 01 Nov 2006, 18:08

If you get chance, have a look at a LeisureDrive Bed Setup... Not the norm tilt + turn jobbie, but a timber with some steel square tubes [one a bit bigger so as to have small one inside] They are simplicity itself + would be a pissball to make CHEAP !!
Im not sure if all Leisuredrive are this basic type, but real easy make !!
Im in Leeds if you need a look at one ............

Post by **rogbodge** » 04 Nov 2006, 20:08

Andy-cull what are your woodworking skills at least relating to plywood? I built my own seat - bed using various hinges and catches recessed into the ply. In use it's really quick & slick & has 3 positions - seat back up, seat back down, and flip all of it forward for the bed. No pics must do some. The cushions are loose though & I have no rear seat belts, but its not used as a seat when travelling.

Post by **bennwedge** » 04 Nov 2006, 22:11

I did the same, quick and easy job, i went to the scrappy and got some clip in thingys from a mini metro to hold the back of the seat up, works a treat.

Post by **ermie571** » 06 Nov 2006, 14:01

Just built a r n roll bed from the plans that a member sent me...its gone in with a bit of alteration here and there...and it works!!!

Emma

Post by **Dubkopfeyellow** » 07 Nov 2006, 10:10

Made mine from MDF and JK R 'n' R hinges

All in cost less than £120 ish

Post by **synaptyx** » 07 Nov 2006, 15:54

ermie571 wrote:Just built a r n roll bed from the plans that a member sent me...its gone in with a bit of alteration here and there...and it works!!!

Emma

Fancy forwarding me those plans?

Could do with renewing our bed.

Post by **kathyshack** » 07 Nov 2006, 16:03

synaptyx wrote:
ermie571 wrote:Just built a r n roll bed from the plans that a member sent me...its gone in with a bit of alteration here and there...and it works!!!

Emma
Fancy forwarding me those plans? Could do with renewing our bed.

Could I please ask for a copy of these too?
thanks,
Kathy

Post by **R0B** » 07 Nov 2006, 17:04

i wouldnt mind a copy as well.if thats ok...

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