My camper van's lifting bed; the best bed for a camper to adjust to different gear, cargo and uses. I installed this lifting bed using four linear actuators in 2017 for my van, Mountain Bluebird. The actuators fully support the bed frame, suspending it above all bikes, skis and other gear from the structural van floor, keeping the walls clear and free from thermal transfer points and need for added structural supports as the walls are not designed to support much weight. I used four Progressive Automations PA04 30" linear actuators and their pivot mounts onto the 1" 8020/aluminum extrusion profile cabinetry/frame with 8020 linear bearings. The wheel well cabinets provide the mounts to at the floor level and the bed is made also of 8020 with 1/4" perforated high-strength PVC as the mattress platform which provides airflow to prevent any built up moisture so no need for Froli springs or other mattress ventilation system in a very low profile and strong and simple construction. I have four preset heights set in the controller to automatically adjust the actuators in unison to different heights for bikes, skis, cargo or p against the ceiling for more space or down low for easy access and additional head room space in bed.

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