Queen size bed rebuild

anadan · 08-26-2015, 08:59 AM

Recently purchased a new to us 1994 TN 3023. Someone in the past has removed the original bed and replaced it with a wooden box. This construction is heavy and difficult to deploy. Has anyone had a similar problem and had to rebuild bed. I do not know what the original material was or the original dimensions. I have a limited idea as to how it would work. I do not have a dealer anywhere nearby. Any help would be greatly appreciated

**Bill** · 08-26-2015, 09:18 AM

What a pain! I don't think we have encountered that problem here on the forum.

The ideal approach would be to visit a current owner and take measurements and photos so you can rebuild from scratch. If no current owner is within reach, the next approach is to have multiple owners take measurements and photos and send them to you.

Two questions arise. Is the bed in the 3023 the same size as the bed in other trailers, such as my 2720? And is the bed in a newer 3023 the same size as the bed in the older 3023? Can anyone answer those? If there are differences, they can be managed, but it may require some handyman / carpentry skills on your part.

Once we get those answers, I am sure the problem can be handled. Good luck!

Bill

anadan · 08-26-2015, 10:16 AM

Yea that's the problem. No dealers within 5 or 6 hours of me and this is the only one in this area that I've seen. Have never seen one before, but feel like I have found a gem. I found it stored for several years and it is in fair shape, other than critters chewing up most of the wiring. I was thinking if I had a proper size, that I could get some aluminum tubing and fabricate one. Don't know what parts may be missing. Was just wondering if anyone else has run into this problem.

**Bill** · 08-26-2015, 11:33 AM

The bed in my 2720 is basically a wooden box, as wide as the inner width of the TM, and maybe 4" deep. Plywood or composite board bottom. Nothing complex. The mattress drops into the box. However, the thing that would be difficult to duplicate with aluminum tubing would be the attachments to the slide mechanism.

I'll have my TM home in a couple weeks, and will try to send some pics if no one else does.

Bill

anadan · 08-26-2015, 12:12 PM

Thank you very much any help is greatly apreciated

LoveToCamp · 08-26-2015, 02:48 PM

Anadan, please post a few pictures of what you currently have. One picture from inside the TM, looking at a corner (no mattress in the area), so we can see the current construction.

Another picture from the back, before pulling the bed out to fill the gap.

Another picture from underneath the bed, after pulled-out, so we can see what the supports are doing.

All those pictures will help us know what you are starting with. We may be able to help with the easiest way to put it back to almost original.

You may also contact some salvage yards, and see if they have any wrecked TMs, and see about getting the bedpan (that's what I call it, anyhow!) from it.

anadan · 08-26-2015, 04:16 PM

Some pics of the current bed. it appears as they built a frame and probably lined it with 2x2s and put plywood on bottom and top. The box is about 3' deep. The outrigger arms are not attached to anything

**Kidkraz** · 08-26-2015, 07:49 PM

Take a look at how the other bed is constructed, it will give you an idea of how it's manufactured and what materials you may need. My beds have a stiff metal frame that wraps around either marine plywood or particle board for the mattress platform or bottom. The groves for the track will be the biggest issue; where they start and end; if you haven't contacted the factory, I would they maybe able to give you a basic dimension and angle for the tracks.
I have to open my TM tomorrow anyways and will get some more pictures.

anadan · 08-26-2015, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the pic Kidkraz Can you tell me how deep the bedpan is? Oh BTW I forgot to say that I only have one bed. The front is the slideout living room.

**Kidkraz** · 08-27-2015, 12:35 PM

Ok, here are some pictures and info that I hope help you with your repair or fix.
The bed pan depth is 4". The width; street side to curb side length is 77-3/4"
The bed floor is wood that has been wrapped with a specific style of angle aluminum. The bed floor is sandwiched between two very thin different types of aluminum.
The TM factory should be able to either sell you some of the angle bed floor frame material and floor sandwich materials; or give you a wholesaler where you could buy what you need.