Need ideas for table to bed mechanism

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Hello All, I'm close to completing the rear lounge area in my 1975 Coachmen Royale. When I purchased the coach it had a full bed in the rear, during
my renovation it appeared as though the full bed had been modified from another layout, could have been a U-shaped lounge originally,(which is what I
have gone back to), or possibly two twins, I'm not certain?

I have been looking at ideas to allow the table top to drop down and form the bed. I have looked at several marine applications which are very
interesting, and expensive, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars for the hydraulic lifting mechanism only.

The traditional office chair gas riser offers some hope but the travel is limited to approximately 4-5 inches. My table top is ~30" and the bed height
is 19", so I require around 11" of travel.

This looks interesting, but I don't know if it is available commercially or if it was a custom design...
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/95/73/b7/9573b7d590403285ad025089d098af44--airstream-remodel-van-camping.jpg

It would be nice to allow people to slide around the table unobstructed by a large device or struts sticking out from the sides.

Have you seen or used something that could be helpful?

Thanks,
Mike
 
Here is one that might work for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu1QpNzKtFY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu1QpNzKtFY

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Hello All, I'm close to completing the rear lounge area in my 1975 Coachmen Royale. When I purchased the coach it had a full bed in the rear, during
> my renovation it appeared as though the full bed had been modified from another layout, could have been a U-shaped lounge originally,(which is what I
> have gone back to), or possibly two twins, I'm not certain?
>
> I have been looking at ideas to allow the table top to drop down and form the bed. I have looked at several marine applications which are very
> interesting, and expensive, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars for the hydraulic lifting mechanism only.
>
> The traditional office chair gas riser offers some hope but the travel is limited to approximately 4-5 inches. My table top is ~30" and the bed height
> is 19", so I require around 11" of travel.
>
> This looks interesting, but I don't know if it is available commercially or if it was a custom design...
> https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/95/73/b7/9573b7d590403285ad025089d098af44--airstream-remodel-van-camping.jpg
>
> It would be nice to allow people to slide around the table unobstructed by a large device or struts sticking out from the sides.
>
> Have you seen or used something that could be helpful?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
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Here are some marine ones:
http://tacomarine.com/category/cat_table_pedestals/Table-Pedestals http://tacomarine.com/category/cat_table_pedestals/Table-Pedestals

You can also google RV Table Support Base
and find dozens more.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Hello All, I'm close to completing the rear lounge area in my 1975 Coachmen Royale. When I purchased the coach it had a full bed in the rear, during
> my renovation it appeared as though the full bed had been modified from another layout, could have been a U-shaped lounge originally,(which is what I
> have gone back to), or possibly two twins, I'm not certain?
>
> I have been looking at ideas to allow the table top to drop down and form the bed. I have looked at several marine applications which are very
> interesting, and expensive, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars for the hydraulic lifting mechanism only.
>
> The traditional office chair gas riser offers some hope but the travel is limited to approximately 4-5 inches. My table top is ~30" and the bed height
> is 19", so I require around 11" of travel.
>
> This looks interesting, but I don't know if it is available commercially or if it was a custom design...
> https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/95/73/b7/9573b7d590403285ad025089d098af44--airstream-remodel-van-camping.jpg
>
> It would be nice to allow people to slide around the table unobstructed by a large device or struts sticking out from the sides.
>
> Have you seen or used something that could be helpful?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
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> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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> Hello All, I'm close to completing the rear lounge area in my 1975 Coachmen Royale. When I purchased the coach it had a full bed in the rear,
> during my renovation it appeared as though the full bed had been modified from another layout, could have been a U-shaped lounge originally,(which
> is what I have gone back to), or possibly two twins, I'm not certain?
>
> I have been looking at ideas to allow the table top to drop down and form the bed. I have looked at several marine applications which are very
> interesting, and expensive, ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars for the hydraulic lifting mechanism only.
>
> The traditional office chair gas riser offers some hope but the travel is limited to approximately 4-5 inches. My table top is ~30" and the bed
> height is 19", so I require around 11" of travel.
>
> This looks interesting, but I don't know if it is available commercially or if it was a custom design...
> https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/95/73/b7/9573b7d590403285ad025089d098af44--airstream-remodel-van-camping.jpg
>
> It would be nice to allow people to slide around the table unobstructed by a large device or struts sticking out from the sides.
>
> Have you seen or used something that could be helpful?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike

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Thanks for the input fellows,

Emery, I did see the table mechanism from RVSurplus, if I don't find just what I'm looking for this might be an option. The marine units, although
ideal for the application, are far too expensive ranging from around $350 to $3,000 and some require the base to drop below the floor surface by 6" or
more.

SteveW, another interesting item although I'm not sure if the travel will allow the table top to drop down far enough and into the position for use
as a support for the bed?

A Hamilto, I'm hoping to find something a bit more creative that won't need to be taken apart each time the conversion from table top to bed support
is required.

I appreciate your suggestions any other ideas?

Mike
 
Hello Justin, thanks for the feedback. I did see this as well, however, I wasn't keen on making a hole through the floor.

How did you complete the install, does the "through the floor" portion interfere with anything, what, if any challenges did you encounter, any photos
of the install?

Regards,
Mike
 
You had no attachment. What did you use?

Emery Stora

>
> This is what I used for a similar purpose.
> It's high quality.
> To go from table to bed it DOES have to go through the floor though.
> --
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> http://www.thegmcrv.com/
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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Emery,
I forgot the link the first time so I edited it. The email guys probably didn't get the edit.

Here it is.
https://www.amazon.com/Garelick-Eez-Manual-Adjustable-Table/dp/B01K2P0J26

For the install I just used a 3" hole saw through the floor, insulation and aluminum bottom skin, and then made an aluminum box to cover it back up
from the bottom to keep it waterproof. It doesn't stick down as low as the frame so I see no real issue with this. My coach is getting painted
currently so I don't have any photos but I'll get some when it's finished.
--
Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
 
A few of the units I saw suggested a 6" drop below the floor, do you recall if you went that far?

Mike
 
I'd say it goes at least that far, but you have to remember that under your 1" GMC floor is then 2" of insulation and then the aluminum, so while it
goes 6" below the floor, it only sticks 3" below the coach, the frame sticks a solid 8" below the body.
--
Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
 
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