Need Source for Pulldown bed hardware

lemortede · April 08, 2015, 02:25 PM

Hello,
I am honestly starting to feel like I am chasing a Unicorn. I have a 88 Chieftain 22 that I recently acquired and am restoring. It has been quite a learning curve so far. My biggest issue is sleeping arrangements. I need more beds.
One option I have seen in other years is the pull down bed above the cab. I could hard mount a bed frame I am sure but the pull down would really be ideal.

Where can I buy the scissor style hardware or something equivalent that was found in the late 70's early 80's Winnebago's? I have attached a picture I found in another thread. I have come across quite a few threads discussing repair, retrofit to gas and others but no one ever says where I can get the hardware. Any pointers or suggestions would be appreciated.

I apologize if this has been discussed or answered somewhere. I have spent hours looking on line for an answer and most of the threads discussing this end up here.

LJ-TJ · April 08, 2015, 02:32 PM

I would think your best bet would be to check on Craigs list under Winnebago and find some one parting one out. Maybe try

http://www.searchtempest.com/search?Region=na&category=8&cityselect=zip&keytype=adv&location=44720&maxAsk=max&maxDist=50000&minAsk=min&page=0&region_can=1&region_us=1&search_string=Winnebago&showeb=1&subcat=sss

sasktrini · April 08, 2015, 03:07 PM

That is what I did... found someone parting one out locally. You may also have a salvage yard in your area that deals with RVs.

Oz · April 08, 2015, 06:31 PM

This is the reason why you can't find any consistent source for this item and all the other topics don't include any: they aren't manufactured and haven't been for a long time.

Salvage yards, Craig's List, eBay (shipping would be expensive due to the weight), and local ads are the only places you can find the item. They were used in the Winnebagos as far back as 1974, possibly other brands, but I'm unsure of that.

M & J · April 08, 2015, 06:47 PM

Many Allegros had them. I looked at a new high end coach and it had one - electrically lowered and raised of course.

xerofall · April 08, 2015, 06:51 PM

Quote from: Oz on April 08, 2015, 06:31 PM
. ...They were used in the Winnebagos as far back as 1974, possibly other brands, but I'm unsure of that.

My 1973 Brave has one. However I'm unsure if it was a retrofit or original as the "shelf" brackets are still there.

lemortede · April 08, 2015, 06:59 PM

Unfortunately this has been my experience so far.
It looks like I live in a RV salvage yard desert here in Utah. Nothing within any real range.
Does anyone know the technical name for the part or what phrase I can search for?
So far "Winnebago scissor" doesn't seem to do the trick. I have tried a few other terms with no results.
I also came across a part by KwiKee but I cant seem to find a way to purchase it or even tell if its available.

Oz · April 08, 2015, 07:08 PM

Do you mean internet search? I tried RV scissor bed, lift bed, drop down bed... came up empty too.

lemortede · April 08, 2015, 07:37 PM

Been doing some more looking around
076760-02-000 *looks* like the part number I need

I found a referance that says that translates into:
Kwikee overhead bunk kit
This comes with 2 scissor hinges and 2 48" cross bars.
Winnebago used these in the 1980's for their fold down bunk beds.

Will have to keep digging I guess.

tiinytina · April 09, 2015, 07:17 AM

My 1987 Allegro has one and Tiffin used them for many years.
Kwikee stopped making them years ago but may have parts... Misshawaka In. 1-541-942-3888
I would also try CoLaw Salvage... JD may be able to help with that.
You can also call Tiffin in RedBay AL as they still maintain in stock lots of parts for the older rigs....
Sands RV in Madison OH.... if they don't have it may be able to get it etc.. or know.

4-Paws · April 09, 2015, 12:52 PM

WinnebagoParts.com (800-933-7742) has a new set still in stock. I thought about using a set of these on my project F17 but decided against it in the end.

xerofall · April 10, 2015, 03:17 PM

Quote from: lemortede on April 08, 2015, 06:59 PM
... It looks like I live in a RV salvage yard desert here in Utah. Nothing within any real range...

Where in Utah? There's a 1973 Brave in a scrapyard in Tooele where I live... although I cannot remember if it has the scissor lift bed in the front or not. I might be there on Saturday to get an oven knob, so I can check for you.

lemortede · April 14, 2015, 10:35 PM

We were out camping so I didnt see this till today.
Im in Lehi. Not Far. We were actually camping near you.

xerofall · April 15, 2015, 01:14 PM

Quote from: Oz on April 08, 2015, 07:08 PM
Do you mean internet search? I tried RV scissor bed, lift bed, drop down bed... came up empty too.

Quote from: lemortede on April 08, 2015, 07:37 PM
Been doing some more looking around
076760-02-000 *looks* like the part number I need

I found a referance that says that translates into:
Kwikee overhead bunk kit
This comes with 2 scissor hinges and 2 48" cross bars.
Winnebago used these in the 1980's for their fold down bunk beds.

Will have to keep digging I guess.

To be honest, here in Utah, your better off just going to salvage yards and looking, there are a few along the 201 in SLC. I use Google Maps to peer into their lots from above, then hope the RVs are still there, haha.

I am sorry, I was not able to get to the salvage yard in Tooele to check... I plan on doing that this weekend, if all goes well.

lemortede · April 17, 2015, 09:43 AM

Quote from: Golddust on April 15, 2015, 11:28 AM
Hi there I still have the pulldown bed hardware it is in good shape . I removed it because I didn't need it there is only me .I would take 40.00 plus shipping.

GoldDust, I sent you a PM.

DaveVA78Chieftain · September 20, 2015, 08:50 AM

FYI on the Kwikee folddown bed: http://support.powergearus.com/techdocs/1422276.pdf

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