Bluebird R'n'R bed - back bed box

Post by **orangebooboobearcrew** » 17 Jan 2009, 15:32

Hi,

Just took delivery today of a Bluebird 3/4 R'n'R bed for the beloved wedgy and our on-going quest to bring her back to life.

The bed is a proper peice of kit and really well made but I didn't realise that you need to build a raised section for over the engine compartment which I was suprised and disappointed to find out.

Looked at several other posts on this subject and this does indeed appear to be the case.

Does anyone have any plans / dimensions for such a box so I can work out how much plywood to buy and then cut?

Thanks in advance of your help.

Chris

I used to be rich, then I bought a T25...

Post by **orangebooboobearcrew** » 17 Jan 2009, 15:42

Sorry, also forgot to ask - does anyone know what size the holes need to be drilled in the rear bulkhead to fit the brackets?

Post by **jamesc76** » 17 Jan 2009, 16:53

i have the same R&R bed frame the hole needs to be 8.5 mm i think it comes with M8 bolts?? As for the raised ib i fitted the seat and put it into bed mode then made and fitted my own frame work and ended up with 3 cupboards, not near my van at the mo but i can take some pics on monday and post them up for you if that helps???

Post by **orangebooboobearcrew** » 17 Jan 2009, 17:25

James,

thanks for your help - yeah if you have got some pics that would be ace!

Cheers,

Chris

Post by **Team28crew** » 18 Jan 2009, 16:57

JK do the rear box
http://www.justkampers.com/shop/type_25 ... -1990.html
nearly £100 though

but pics might give you an idea of the build

Post by **orangebooboobearcrew** » 21 Jan 2009, 12:28

Cheers everyone for the responses.

Was aware of the JK one but having had lots of quality issues with their products and the cost of £100, wouldn't touch one of these with a barge pole.

Just gonna have a go at building one out of ply myself and hope I get the measurements about right...

Cheers,

Chris F

Post by **stevep113** » 31 Jan 2009, 16:56

Im looking at one for these beds at the moment, can anyone post some pics up of how it fits, back platform ect.

Cheers Ste.

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 31 Jan 2009, 17:52

I adapted mine a bit to increase the depth of the rear over engine locker, but it basically bolts into the seat belt mounts.

The instructions were none too clear. You then have to bolt the base of the front panel through then floor.

I didnt understand the bracket thing for the rear engine locker, and made my own.

Simon.

Post by **stevep113** » 31 Jan 2009, 19:56

Looks good, how much does the mechanisum drop down into the space under the bed? where the sloping bulkhead is. Ive installed my propex heater in the bulkhead about half way up, just wondering if im going to have to move it somewhere else.

Thanks for the pics.
Ste.

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 31 Jan 2009, 20:15

There is plenty of storage under the seat, enough for my rear heater, two full size batteries, awning, leveling ramps.

It is a little on the narrow size, but good for storage.

The interior needs the second fit and finish when the weather warms up a bit.

Post by **stevep113** » 01 Feb 2009, 13:34

Great stuff, definatly going to get one of these. Thx

Ste.

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 03 Feb 2009, 23:03

Great pic of the kids Simon. Bless.

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