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Quicksilver => QuickSilver General Q & A => Topic started by: happycamper on July 17, 2015, 08:09:14 PM

Title: Suggestions needed setting bed up
Post by: happycamper on July 17, 2015, 08:09:14 PM
We have a Quicksilver 6.0 and love it, but we're getting a little older and when it comes time to set-up and lifting the bed into place, I'm having trouble holding the weight, so my husband can bring it down. Any suggestions?
Title: Suggestions needed setting bed up
Post by: rob on July 19, 2015, 11:35:21 AM
I was about to provide a possible solution but then realized that your hitch and possibly rear deck get in the way when you set up your bunk.  I can set up my 8.1 alone, but have no obstructions.

When it comes to connecting the supporting poles, I use the "shoulder method".  I support the weight of the bunk on my shoulder while I attach the supporting pole.  Once one pole is in place, it supports the weight of the bunk.
Title: Suggestions needed setting bed up
Post by: admin on July 20, 2015, 01:25:57 PM
Off the top of my head, you could try using an extension poll to help brace it. I've even pre attached one of the support polls to the bunk of my 10.0, then as I open it the poll swings down and supports the bed.
Title: Suggestions needed setting bed up
Post by: snocrvr on September 01, 2015, 11:19:21 AM
[quote source="/post/13377/thread" timestamp="1437409557" author="@admin"]Off the top of my head, you could try using an extension poll to help brace it. I've even pre attached one of the support polls to the bunk of my 10.0, then as I open it the poll swings down and supports the bed.[/quote]Great idea!  Amazing the simple things that one never thinks of.  I'm going to try this ASAP.  Thanks Sean!
Title: Suggestions needed setting bed up
Post by: christianm on September 01, 2015, 12:02:09 PM
[quote source="/post/13377/thread" timestamp="1437409557" author="@admin"]Off the top of my head, you could try using an extension poll to help brace it. I've even pre attached one of the support polls to the bunk of my 10.0, then as I open it the poll swings down and supports the bed.[/quote]Brilliant!