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Tips for conversion

Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 17:59
by andy_cull
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........... :?

Tips for conversion

Posted: 31 Oct 2006, 19:29
by OLD ONE
Andy... what is your location.? A member may live close by and may be able to pop over to see you with ideas.

CHEAP BED SETUP ..

Posted: 01 Nov 2006, 18:08
by Georgedog
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 ............ :shock:

Tips for conversion

Posted: 04 Nov 2006, 20:08
by rogbodge
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.

Posted: 04 Nov 2006, 22:11
by bennwedge
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.

Posted: 06 Nov 2006, 14:01
by ermie571
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

Posted: 07 Nov 2006, 10:10
by Dubkopfeyellow
Made mine from MDF and JK R 'n' R hinges

All in cost less than £120 ish

Posted: 07 Nov 2006, 15:54
by synaptyx
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? :D Could do with renewing our bed.

Posted: 07 Nov 2006, 16:03
by kathyshack
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? :D Could do with renewing our bed.

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

Posted: 07 Nov 2006, 17:04
by R0B
i wouldnt mind a copy as well.if thats ok... :wink: