Date:         Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:27:41 -0500
Reply-To:     Spencer Allen <soxndubs1951@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Spencer Allen <soxndubs1951@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: doing the upper bunk fold down two step
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Thanks Dave & Mike. I will look at hinges while folding out the bunk. Seems
to be a lot of side to side and diagonal play but like you said it 's
probably for the mattress thickness.
Spencer

On Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 1:32 PM ddbjorkman@verizon.net <
ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi Spencer.
>
> I think I know what you mean.  On my 87 Westy, that hinge slides slightly
> forward and after putting it down I have to give the top section a push to
> the rear to take up the hinge slack.  I believe the reason is to have a
> mattress that does not have a break where the two parts come together.  It
> makes a smooth surface front to back.  The thickness of the mattress does
> not accommodate a simple hinge.  It has to slide out the thickness of the
> mattress so it can drop down into place correctly.  Not sure about lifting
> the rear, but it might be the hinge not sliding or getting hung up.  You
> can try lubricant, but I am not sure what one would get along with the
> fabric.
>
> My observations only.
>
> Dave B>
>
> On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:15:29 AM EDT, Spencer Allen <
> soxndubs1951@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> I never paid attention but I'm now noticing that on my 85 westy it takes 2
> steps to fold down/up the top bunk. When I bring the front section  forward
> and it's at  90 degreeIs I have to lift the rear a bit to complete the fold
> down. There's a bit of fore & aft play in the front section so when folding
> back up once it flops onto the back pad I need to push it back a bit to sit
> straight on the rear pad. Are the hinges adjustable or do they wear out?
> Years ago the left side hinge used to get hung up on that screw head but I
> installed a piece of heavy plastic there so it slides smoothly over it. Are
> your westys smooth folding or do you have to do the two steps too?
> Spencer
>