Joy,
That would be great if you could the files section. Just remind me
wen you do it...my mind, you know? Thanks again
Cheyanne
Joy Hansen wrote:
>
> Hi Cheyanne,
>
> Harvey is correct as my '69 Safari has this layout.
>
> > It is not necessary to reinvent the wheel. Wally Byam used an excellent
> > system in many early rear bath trailers. He installed a convertible
> > couch/bed along one wall that was called a gaucho.
>
> However, rather than two long sections, there are three. The smallest
> cushion being about 10 inches and it hides behind the cushion used as the
> back of the couch.
>
> The platform that slides out into the isle has four hardwood arms with a
> roller on the wall end of the arm. The roller slides in a galvanized
> channel that is locked in the base cabinet. When the platform is pulled
> into the isle, the wood arms function as a cantilevers; that is, there
> aren't any supports under the portion pulled into the isle other than the
> base cabinet. If I recall, the hardwood arms have a notch that fits the
> isle side of the base cabinet so the platform is more or less level in it's
> open position. The shelf is raised out of the notch and then slid back
> against the wall. The angle created by raising the shelf to stow the bed,
> keeps it in place during travel or use as a couch. I haven't used the bed
> in it's full open position, so I can't say how much isle is available to get
> to the rear bath. Seems like about half the isle?
>
> I'm out of pocket for the week and can't post any pictures until I return to
> my home. When I return, I'll take pictures of the assembly and post them
> in the "files" section? All the furniture in my Safari is removed and
> taking pictures of the parts is easily done. However, it seems like your
> best choice might be to look to an A/S being salvaged. If one is not
> available, I think any competent carpenter could construct the platform
> easily.
>
> I wanted twin beds and got a full size. You want a full size . . .
>
> Joy
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