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08-14-2016, 03:34 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Connecticut
Posts: 18
THOR #3882
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Originally Posted by BillT
We have a Challenger 37TB with the drop down bunk. WE haven't figured out how to use it yet, but we just had an idea to take the mattress out and add a carpet to protect it. This will leave room for folded pet crates when it is up, and when it is down we can open the crates and have our dogs sleep up there and store their food etc.
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Bill we are from the same town. I think i pass your house everyday. Small world
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08-14-2016, 10:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Vegas 24.1
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,468
THOR #2601
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Chris -- the electric bunk in my Vegas ,24.1 has a decal on the edge that says the max capacity is 500 lbs.
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Retired USAF Col and retired Nurse
Traveling with Lily & Bella ('Teddy Bear' breed)
2015 Vegas 24.1 (E-350)
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08-14-2016, 10:54 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Connecticut
Posts: 18
THOR #3882
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bevedfelker
Chris -- the electric bunk in my Vegas ,24.1 has a decal on the edge that says the max capacity is 500 lbs.
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Yes iy does say 500 but when i get up.there it sags a lil. Im only 180. Wish 2 adults were able to sleep up there. I feel it shoulf be the same as the windsport overhead bunk capacity. Other than that we love our 30.1. Doing more modification to add to the ones I have already did. Safe travels all.
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08-14-2016, 11:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.3 (2016)
State: Montana
Posts: 511
THOR #4032
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bevedfelker
Chris -- the electric bunk in my Vegas ,24.1 has a decal on the edge that says the max capacity is 500 lbs.
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Strange, our 2016 Ace says 250 lbs. I wonder if Thor downgraded the capacity. We really don't use ours as we believe in the 6:4:2 policy.
Entertain six.
Feed four.
Sleep two.
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08-15-2016, 12:50 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Fleetwood Southwind 37F
State: Texas
Posts: 124
THOR #1793
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The bed design is different. I just viewed the Vegas video. The Vegas deploys by sliding down all four corners where ours (my 2015 29.3) releases the two rear magnets and pivots on the front edge hinge and rests on the fragile metal ledge.
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2019 Fleetwood Southwind 37F
2019 Ford Ranger Lariat toad
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02-15-2021, 05:21 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Indiana
Posts: 15
THOR #20105
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2012 Thor Ace front bunk
anybody figured out a way to increase the weight capacity of the drop down front bunk.. a brace maybe?
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02-15-2021, 05:34 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMac
If staying with us, my 19yr old son will use the overhead bed. He is too tall for the smaller couch or dinette. My disappointment is that you can't reach the storage cubbies in the front bulkhead while standing on the floor, and I am pushing the weight limit to climb on the bed. Once the bed is raised, there is no access to these storage bins.
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That's because they are "hidden storage" - a Thor touted security feature.
For the OP, I cut my head on one of those ladder clips ONCE! I then moved them to the upper porting of that side rail so that wouldn't happen again.
We use our bed for grandkids. For the youngest one (2 now) we have an extra long (80") bed rail that goes from the mattress support to the ceiling to prevent a night time tumble. Works great.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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02-15-2021, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
That's because they are "hidden storage" - a Thor touted security feature.
For the OP, I cut my head on one of those ladder clips ONCE! I then moved them to the upper porting of that side rail so that wouldn't happen again.
We use our bed for grandkids. For the youngest one (2 now) we have an extra long (80") bed rail that goes from the mattress support to the ceiling to prevent a night time tumble. Works great.
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We have used our bunk for our, then 15 yr old nephew with no problems , although tall, he is not a heavyweight, and now at 6'5" he has no desire to camp because there is no room for him !!
99% OF THE TIME...we lower the bunk about halfway (yes, I know you are not supposed to do that) as our cat loves having his own hideout and yes, it does make for a nice place to put jackets and misc stuff when on an extended stay.
We have, actually, considered taking out the mattress to make room for more stuff !!
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2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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02-16-2021, 03:00 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: vegas 24.2
State: Arizona
Posts: 27
THOR #3699
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Banging my head on the upper bunk
I have a 24.2 Vegas I found that by cutting a swim noodle and sticking on those clips I solved my problem.
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02-16-2021, 04:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jerry getlan
I have a 24.2 Vegas I found that by cutting a swim noodle and sticking on those clips I solved my problem.
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GOOD IDEA ! We have a noodle which we cut and slit lengthwise which
we put on the extended awning support behind the entry door to keep it from hitting the support...
We will use your idea, for sure on that stinkin dropdown bed !!
THANKYOU !
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2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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02-16-2021, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 ACE 29.3
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 242
THOR #4359
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Years ago I built a bottom bunk so that my third daughter could have her own sleeping spot (I could get my couch back)...its takes a few minutes to set up but works great...allow one adult on the upper bunk and one on the lower one ...its a little larger than a single bed...
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2015 ACE 29.3
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02-23-2021, 03:59 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.1
State: West Virginia
Posts: 93
THOR #21234
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark H
anybody figured out a way to increase the weight capacity of the drop down front bunk.. a brace maybe?
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Surely there has to be a way to do this?
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02-23-2021, 07:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.2
State: California
Posts: 134
THOR #18202
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We have discussed this on another post recently. We have the Axis 24.2 which does not have dedicated sleeping areas. The only two options are the couch/bed or the drop down bed. My wife's sleep is disturbed by my movements and hours (I'm an early riser) so she prefers to sleep on the drop down bed.
We tried a variety of foam mattress and pads for her comfort and eventually settled on a quality air mattress which, when inflated, is 7 or 8 inches thick and very comfortable. During the day, the mattress is deflated, the bedding remains, sans pillows, and the bed is stowed.
As a side note, while many opt to remove jack knife sofas, I bought one to replace the couch bed. This allows me to use the bed whether or not the slide is extended. In fact, after the first night of camping, the bed usually remains made up until the end of our trip. I found a thick mattress pad that mostly eliminates the irregular contours of the unfolded jack knife sofa.
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02-24-2021, 01:15 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 25
THOR #21916
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We use are bunk all the time. It's the main reason we bought out 2013 Thro Hurricane 34E. It's rated for 500 lbs. We have a queen size 6" memory foam mattress on it. Bunk sits 2" lower then it used to in the up position with the 6" mattress, but I just drilled another set of holes 2" lower for the locking pins to go in.
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2013 Thor Hurricane 34E
2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ /LJ
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02-24-2021, 02:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1 KC's Big Box
State: Kansas
Posts: 2,171
THOR #3510
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill in Redlands
We have discussed this on another post recently. We have the Axis 24.2 which does not have dedicated sleeping areas. The only two options are the couch/bed or the drop down bed. My wife's sleep is disturbed by my movements and hours (I'm an early riser) so she prefers to sleep on the drop down bed.
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HI ! Before we purchased Axis 24.1...we owned an amazing 25' Dorado with opposing slides...however, the issue was that doggoned hide a bed. The previous owners had, literally, broken it down. Ron created a wood support system which we stowed under the jackknife bed when not in use...to setup we would place the boards over the 'springs' ...bought a new amazing 3 layer foam mattress...and it was definitely doable,
Hence, when we shopped for a new RV...and found the 24.1...we were sold sight unseen, having viewed the layouts on the Thor site. We visited our local dealer...we drove one which was sold...3 days later they had ours on site.
We have never regretted having the twin beds/king size bed in the rear. 5 yrs later, I am still lobbying for a new mattress...the factory mattress is just ok. A foam topper helps....Since this is the last motorhome we will own, we are seniors....we are so happy we have the 24.1
HAPPY CAMPING !
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2001 Scamp 13'
'KC's Little Box'
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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