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Post by Ken on Apr 19, 2014 18:32:11 GMT -8
I have been looking around but I cant find no pics or really info on the rear bed/couch. The way I got it I cant really understand how it folds up to a couch it only has 2 big foam pads I think they put all new foam in it and just cut what they wanted I'm really not sure, but the frame work looks to be factory. Any help would be great and pics are always a plus thanks a lot Ken
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Post by SusieQ on Apr 19, 2014 18:52:03 GMT -8
Do you have any pics of the bed?
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Post by Ken on Apr 19, 2014 19:12:19 GMT -8
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Post by Ten on Apr 20, 2014 9:49:26 GMT -8
I don't know if this will help you or not, but here goes. The photos are from a '69 Compact...little different model, same general idea. The cushions are three pieces connected and hinged. This is the framework under the rear bench with the top removed. Same framework with the lids on: The seat part is two sheets of plywood that slide on top of one another... Here it is slid out: With cushions, as "couch": With cushions, pulled out to "bed":
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Post by Ken on Apr 20, 2014 18:37:56 GMT -8
Yes that's much better then what I found. So there's 2 narrow pieces of foam doubled up for the back rest correct?
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Post by MarthaS on Apr 20, 2014 18:45:57 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 20, 2014 18:59:12 GMT -8
Yep that's pretty normal for a slide out goucho bed. That's what those are called by the way. Just make new ones that are a little more comfy. They are all three hinged together.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Apr 20, 2014 19:46:22 GMT -8
Thanks Ten and Macnmrs, those pics were very helpful for me as well!
So you could still have storage under the bed, sized depending on how deep you wanted to make the bottom cushion. This is where I'd like to be able to put the AC.
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Post by MarthaS on Apr 21, 2014 15:45:03 GMT -8
I'm not sure if this picture will help with your question but it shows how the gaucho pulls out and the storage space that is under. It is approximately 2' wide but of course you have to take into account the curve of the floor at the bottom. HTH.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Apr 21, 2014 19:00:54 GMT -8
I'm not sure if this picture will help with your question but it shows how the gaucho pulls out and the storage space that is under. It is approximately 2' wide but of course you have to take into account the curve of the floor at the bottom. HTH. Am I right in assuming that when you pull it out, it doesn't go past the bottom panel (slight overlap) in order to be able to slide it back?
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 21, 2014 19:21:06 GMT -8
I'm not sure if this picture will help with your question but it shows how the gaucho pulls out and the storage space that is under. It is approximately 2' wide but of course you have to take into account the curve of the floor at the bottom. HTH. Am I right in assuming that when you pull it out, it doesn't go past the bottom panel (slight overlap) in order to be able to slide it back? Some people think so but no. The slats underneath should be alternated so the slats from one piece fits in between the slats of the other and the plywood drops down to level with the other. At least that's the right way to do it. I'm going to be doing a video on that with the 59 Shasta also.
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Apr 21, 2014 19:45:14 GMT -8
Am I right in assuming that when you pull it out, it doesn't go past the bottom panel (slight overlap) in order to be able to slide it back? Some people think so but no. The slats underneath should be alternated so the slats from one piece fits in between the slats of the other and the plywood drops down to level with the other. At least that's the right way to do it. I'm going to be doing a video on that with the 59 Shasta also. Looking forward to seeing that.
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 21, 2014 20:06:15 GMT -8
I just remembered I have a trailer with a proper working goucho in it. I'll shoot a quick tip vid in a day or two for ya.
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Post by MarthaS on Apr 22, 2014 4:44:55 GMT -8
Ours drops down evenly when pulled all the way out and when pushing it back in, I lift it off the wall supports and push it down a little so the one piece of plywood slides over the other. I'll take a picture of it without the cushions this weekend. I look forward to Larry's videos too.
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Post by mobiltec on Apr 22, 2014 7:14:16 GMT -8
Ours drops down evenly when pulled all the way out and when pushing it back in, I lift it off the wall supports and push it down a little so the one piece of plywood slides over the other. I'll take a picture of it without the cushions this weekend. I look forward to Larry's videos too. That's how it's supposed to work.
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