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08-27-2011, 11:24 AM
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2005 16' International CCD
Austin
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Bed lifts-Won't compress
I just installed two 150lb bed lifts so I can access the storage under my bed. I think these are TOO strong as I can't get them to compress. Any thoughts?
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08-27-2011, 12:14 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 25' Safari
Trabuco Canyon
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I have a 350 pound friend who probably can hold the bed down.
Seriously you might be able to move them closer to the pivot using leverage to your advantage. Possibly adding more of a horizontal mounting attitude to the lift. But you'll have to calculate how much the lifts are lifting. Probably the real answer is lifts of a lower capacity.
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08-27-2011, 12:51 PM
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
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Try disconnecting one of the lifts. But I suspect tpi is likely right.
Pat
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08-27-2011, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by adwriter73
I just installed two 150lb bed lifts
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That's 300 pounds. Whatz that bed weigh?
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08-27-2011, 04:54 PM
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2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
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Ease up on the Viagra.
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08-27-2011, 05:52 PM
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08-27-2011, 06:35 PM
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Whitefawn
1978 Argosy 24
Scottsville
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under-bed storage
Check out our posting about the great hinges we used to lift our twin beds to get at the storage space underneath:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f227...eds-80469.html
Kathy
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08-28-2011, 05:41 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 16' International CCD
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clancy_boy
Ease up on the Viagra.
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awesome 
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08-28-2011, 05:45 AM
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4 Rivet Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Splitrock
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this is great! i was looking for this information. i ended up taken photos of another bed and tried to duplicate from that. i think going to a lower capacity is what i have to do. 150 was what was recommended. does seem extreme now.
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08-28-2011, 10:53 AM
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Happy Sunday my friend. Please post the final design and cylinder specifications. I need to build my bed pedestal and could use the benefit of your experiences. :-)
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09-03-2011, 10:40 AM
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2008 25' Safari FB SE
Medina
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I'm thinking that I could use this info as well - thanks for sharing.
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