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Old 10-09-2016, 05:50 PM   #1
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Default DIY raised bed with leveling adjustments?

Perhaps my favorite feature of the Winnebago Concept Adventure Vehicle (CAV) is the height-adjustable, four corner leveling bed. This feature, along with a compressor fridge, would mean you never have to level your camper again or worry about finding a flat spot to park for the night.

Since the CAV may never see the light of day, how would YOU rig up a DIY version of this?

See it in action here:
https://youtu.be/Z6FQ-FD1Ma0?t=5m9s
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Interesting. Not a bad idea.

One caution: The other issue with a non-level van is that in many rigs, the drains don't work so well.

For DIY, I think I would start with four of these:

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... or, maybe just two.
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Interesting. Not a bad idea.

One caution: The other issue with a non-level van is that in many rigs, the drains don't work so well.

For DIY, I think I would start with four of these:

Attachment 3669

... or, maybe just two.
Good call on the heavy duty linear actuator! Would probably go with a longer stroke to raise the bed higher during the day. Hmm...
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