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[A/S] Re: Raising Twin Bed



> 
> The previous owner had installed springed bed frames over the twin 
> beds in our 69 (that's a 1969 model, not 69 feet) Overlander.  This 
> raised the bed about 2 inches above the bed shelf.  I did not like 
> the springs so took them out.  Perhaps you could do something 
> similar, only raise one end 4 inches.  You could also accomplish 
the same with plywood, providing a firmer bed.

Our beds don't have springs - just the AS mattresses.  So, the bed is 
already firm enough.  The plywood may be my only simple recourse.
> 
> Or ... if you have an electric jack you could mount a remote switch 
> near the bed and raise or lower the jack at night to adjust the bed 
> angle. Wouldn't that be fun ;+) 

LOL...just think of all the fun, replacing the fridge annually, 
explaining to neighbors, etc.  Thanks for the laugh.

- Dick
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