Hymer A class drop down bed info. Please

Harleyboygaz3 said:
Yep, that's what I have planned for when it arrives like you say, quick look,assess and attack! Luckily the vans inside has got a few battle scars,scuffs here and there over the years so I'm not too precious. If it all goes in well and I'm happy with the vans new layout I might well start to tidy it up a bit ready for our first big adventure :dance:
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Will keep updated on here in case anyone is interested once I get started on the job at hand. Don't think I'll be doing a vid though as someone mentioned earlier as I'm sure it would have to be bleeped out!!!
 
Bingo !!!

hairydog said:
I'm not sure what you mean by "concertina mechanism" so here are some photos of the place where the bed bolts to the bodywork on the right hand side.

If you'd like photos of other areas, please let me know and I'll try to take the appropriate pictures.

The front bolt is just behind the word "Nitro" on the strut.
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Thanks Hairydog, you're pictures posted were of great help. Picked up bed today from Almancil and was home for lunch time. Had an hour or so studying the parts and with the aid of your pics managed to piece them all together. Within a couple of hours bed all installed and now up and running, very pleased :wacko::banana:
 
The laird said:
Great result and well done
Can we see some photos
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Just got a few final screws to fix down the left side plastic cowel where the lights are mounted. They are quite awkward to line the holes up and tighten down, probably spent half the time of the installation!! Anyway, it's in, so Iam well chuffed :lol-053: looking forward to trying it out tonight . I have read that many people are not keen on them as they say swallow up a lot of room in the cab making it feel claustrophobic ? Well to me it looks and feels fine sitting at wheel in fact feels more complete and better looking! Here's a couple of pics. Thanks again all for your help, love this forum.. image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
 
Harleyboygaz3 said:
Just got a few final screws to fix down the left side plastic cowel where the lights are mounted. They are quite awkward to line the holes up and tighten down, probably spent half the time of the installation!! Anyway, it's in, so Iam well chuffed :lol-053: looking forward to trying it out tonight . I have read that many people are not keen on them as they say swallow up a lot of room in the cab making it feel claustrophobic ? Well to me it looks and feels fine sitting at wheel in fact feels more complete and better looking! Here's a couple of pics. Thanks again all for your help, love this forum.. View attachment 64201View attachment 64200View attachment 64202
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Looking great bet your well chuffed with the result,one the plastic caps are on job done.
Mind and make sure you fit a sufficient hold up mechanism ,ie fit a seat belt strap to roof ,this makes sure you don’t get clouted on the head when driving and the bed drops on you

If you want to see my hold up set I can take pics and forward to you ?
 
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hat off to you gary not sure i would have been brave enough to tackle that job but bet you’ll sleep well in it every time knowing you pulled it of,
 
Well done!

A good job done. I’m sure that there were some awkward moments lining it up due to the working space (lack of). How are the gas struts? If they are weak then you will feel the weight when you put the mattress on, but if you are strong (you must be as you got the bed in) then you would still be able to raise the bed up ok. Mine are weaker than they used to be, but no problem. As said before, make sure you have a good strap to hold in place - I think I can just see the hanging part in the second picture.
 
rugbyken said:
hat off to you gary not sure i would have been brave enough to tackle that job but bet you’ll sleep well in it every time knowing you pulled it of,
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Yeah can see the orange release right enough ,,,,,,Hawkeye
 
I don't find it claustrophobic in the cab with the bed above, the Hymer cab is still large and with the bed pulled up tight I can see the top of the windscreen, I have enjoyed this thread and we'll done for getting it right, it will make a difference
 
The laird said:
Looking great bet your well chuffed with the result,one the plastic caps are on job done.
Mind and make sure you fit a sufficient hold up mechanism ,ie fit a seat belt strap to roof ,this makes sure you don’t get clouted on the head when driving and the bed drops on you

If you want to see my hold up set I can take pics and forward to you ?
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Thanks Gordon, I've got the strap all fitted nicely and the side panels secured and the electrics sorted for side lights. Beds all made up ready for a trial tonight, feels much more comfy than our made up bed in the rear. Have now got to sort out the fridge, can't seem to get it to stay running on gas :mad1: and have just sprung a leak on the sink taps so No rest for the wicked, as they say. Might have to start a new thread for that ! Here's a couple more pics of finished bed.:wave:
 

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Bed christend

Had a lovely nights sleep last night in the new drop down. As many say they are almost as comfortable as your bed at home.. Well pleased with our new purchase, just refitted all the table, cabinets and swivel chair back in and also managed to fix the fridge so we're back running on gas! :dance:
 
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