r n r bed dumb question ???

[shiplee123]

Just purchased a full width r n r bed from blue birds. I thought the machined solid beds looked well made but as a novice couldn't tell u if there better than any others or not.
My question is that when traveling bearing in mind the bed pulls forward into a sleeping position when in the seat position does it have to have a removable bolt or a quick realise mechanism so during a emergency stop it doesn't fall forward or doesn't this happen ???
Sorry this is my first buss its all new to me

 

[Grazy]

Hi mate , I have a Bluebird one in my panelvan , and the only thing that goes forward under braking is the rear cushion on the bed as its not fixed to the upstand , board ,
Mine you kinda have to lift and pull the seat into the "bed" position !!

 

[shiplee123]

Ok thanks that puts my mind at ease. Are u happy with the bluebird. I think it looks great little more expensive than others but one or two have said they don't like them. Didn't stop me buying one tho !

 

[Grazy]

I am well happy to be honest mate , I got mine second hand off a mate , and i am more than happy with it , no problems !!

 

[matt-me]

had my bluebird one for 5 years now, very good still..

 

[superfunkyfresh]

Have you seen rusty lees beds mate. He has them advertised in the for sale section on here. He is a damn site cheaper than bluebird and from all the reviews I have read his beds are just as good. Probs worth checking him out before you spend any unnecessary money.

 

[Rusty Lee]

Hi buddy I can supply you a bed if required. You can check my feedback on here if you doña search.


Cheers lee....

 

[betsy70]

Think he made his mind up Rusty and brought a expensive bluebird even after everyones comments on your beds , must have money to burn lol :roll:

 

[shiplee123]

Hi sorry only just noticed the rest of the comments on the post. There has been mixed comments some people love the bluebird beds some say others are cheaper n do the same thing. Im sure rustys beds are brill beds it looks good. I did make a decision and ordered a bluebird.no other reason apart from i liked the look. Strangely it arrived today a week or two early. Its not even out the packet yet. Ill give a report as to what i think. If its not up to scratch it can go back n ill get on the blower to rusty and order one of his !

 

[shiplee123]

Still not had a proper look yet. Hope to look Fri. I did just grab instructions out from the box. Not the easiest to understand ( bet rustys would have been easier lol )
It says if no fixing points in van use plate provided with 4 x self tapping screws - caution petrol tank behind. Where exactly is petrol tank does it go right across and is there a chance the self tapers will puncture it go?

 

[Rusty Lee]

Is your bed a 3/4?

 

[shiplee123]

Hi rusty no i purchased a full r n r

 

[Rusty Lee]

Well the one in the pick is a 3/4 I'd say. A full width should bolt straight to
Your wheel arch. Hope this helps

 

[shiplee123]

Yes the pic is talking about a 3/4 and cupboards and says something abt different if got full r n r.
So when bolting to wheel arch do i drill straight through send a bolt through n pop a washer n nut the wheel arch side. What about sealing it does that matter ?

Should have gone for one of rustys beds the after sales advice is top notch !

 

[Rusty Lee]

Well with my beds they should attach to the seat belt mounts on the arch but if you don't have those mounts I recommend you drill and bolt through the arch using a larger washer on the other side. You could run some silicone around the washer to make sure it's water tight. Hope this helps.


Lee

 

[shiplee123]

Thanks rusty that helps alot ill spend some time looking over it sat am.
I didn't get this help from the company i purchased from

 

[Rusty Lee]

No probs buddy. Good luck