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Originally Posted by dstankov
I wonder if it fits into this category. This is from page 75 of the digital version of the new (2014 edition) owner's manual.
Various Thor Motor Coach products are equipped with standard built-in elevated beds or bed loft areas. These beds can be upwards of 4 to 5 feet above the floor level and are often enclosed on one, two, or three sides and sometimes even partially on a fourth side. Because there are so many potential users and different types of elevated bed designs, elevated beds are not equipped with bed rails.
We feel that you, as the customer, are best equipped to determine if a bed rail system is necessary or best for you based on your intended uses, the actual users of the elevated beds, and the comfort level of the users.
For those customers who would prefer using an elevated bed with a bed rail, there are numerous bed rail styles, heights, and designs available, even in the style of bumpers, which can be purchased at various retail locations and/or the internet. |
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While we understand that this will lead to any number of jurry rigged and dangerous solutions, we couldn't really give a flip, and have no intention of adding value by offering any sort of properly engineered solution. Thank you for buying Thor. Enjoy!
This actually reminds me that along with the ladder we were disappointed that there were no provisions, not even at an optional cost, to install some sort of proper safety net or railing.
I actually spent quite a lot of time and effort, and found no commercial solutions readily available for a neat install, and sadly we still have no protection against falls.
In fact, our then three year old after having slept on the sofa on numerous trips, we allowed to sleep up there with her siblings, and we made a quite substantial "fence" out of extra pillows and cushions, but she still fell out in the middle of the night. I don't understand how, but I thank the Lord that she didn't get hurt, it must be at least 4ft to the floor!
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