Bed lifts for Jayco MVP29?

[shewren]

Do you mean the bolts for the seatbelts? I left those alone.

[Jimmyd]

Originally Posted by shewren

Do you mean the bolts for the seatbelts? I left those alone.

No, the 4 bolts that held the jackknife sofa down. The 2 towards the window wall may drop out. The 2 inside the slide should stay in place. I re nutted them for future use just in case we sell the coach and the new owners want to reinstall the jackknife.
The bolts won’t be in your way of installing the new recliner.

[Jimmyd]

Maybe this picture I took after removing my sofa may help. The 2 bolts laying on the carpet were reinstalled. I used some masking tape from the underside of the slideout to hold them in place. Hope this helps until I can send pictures of the install.

[shewren]

I will check that when I get home. I see the wood you put down but if I understand correctly you didn't end up using that, is that correct? Thanks for all your help.

[Jimmyd]

Correct, on the plywood. I didn’t like the way it worked out. It made the recliner an inch higher.
Here are a few pictures looking under the recliner. Hope it helps.

[shewren]

The recliners have been delivered. I can't wait to get started but I don't get off work until 4:30. Thanks so much for the pictures they are a big help. I am a visual learner. LOL

[shewren]

Did you put carpeting down under the chairs?

[Jimmyd]

Originally Posted by shewren

Did you put carpeting down under the chairs?

Carpet was already on our slideout. I wish it wasn’t.

[shewren]

Ok, thanks. Ours doesn't have carpet.

[shewren]

Jimmy my hubby is wondering if we need to put a 2x2 piece of wood at the front of the recliner and screw it into the slide. He’s worried that it is hanging off the slide too much. He is 6’5’ & about 220. Do you have any problem with both of you reclining?

[Jimmyd]

Originally Posted by shewren

Jimmy my hubby is wondering if we need to put a 2x2 piece of wood at the front of the recliner and screw it into the slide. He’s worried that it is hanging off the slide too much. He is 6’5’ & about 220. Do you have any problem with both of you reclining?

We haven’t had any problems with both of us reclining at the same time.
We are smaller than your hubby. I’m 5’9” 165lbs and my wife is 5’5” 115lbs.
Most of the weight rests on the back of the frame and you should have at least 3 of the feet resting on your slide platform. I thought like you and your husband that I would need some bracing in front of the overhang but haven’t as of now.
I would try it without it first and see how it works out. You can always add an additional platform later.

[shewren]

How did you put screws on the sides of the chairs? And how did you put screws on the second chair? It seems like you can’t reach around the chair to put in the screws.

[Jimmyd]

Originally Posted by shewren

How did you put screws on the sides of the chairs? And how did you put screws on the second chair? It seems like you can’t reach around the chair to put in the screws.

Once you get the placement of your chairs you’ll need the backs off and put into recline position. I climbed behind them and screwed them down. Do one seat at a time. I also was able to do the sides using short screw drivers. A side drill would be the best tool if available. Not many folks have them in their tool kit. Take your time and you will be alright. Good luck, Jimmyd

[shewren]

Jimmy thanks for all the help. We finally got them in!

[Jimmyd]

Originally Posted by shewren

Jimmy thanks for all the help. We finally got them in!

That’s great glad it all worked out for you and your husband.
If you can post a picture of the finished installation, I would love to see it.
I’m on our recliner relaxing in Amarillo, Tx taking some down time for the next few days. Enjoy your coach and your new recliners. Jimmyd

[shewren]

Hope this comes through.

[Jimmyd]

Originally Posted by shewren

Hope this comes through.

Oh perfect. That looks great.
Job well done.
Enjoy the new comfort. Jimmyd

[Patchesrv]

You say you insulated storage bin. Is this because it was visible when you lifted the bed?

[Jimmyd]

Patchesrv, I thought if I insulated it that the cold or hot are would not get into the bedroom. So far it seems to be helping.
I’m not sure why Jayco leave that open.
I placed some perimeter wood around the opening 2-1/4” down from the bed frame then cut 2 pieces of blue insulator board and dropped them in.
I attach a few pictures without the insulator board. Also drilled 4 holes 2-1/2” D into the compartment where all the wiring heat accumulated and glued screening onto the inside. This helps dissipate the heat from the electrical devices. Hope this make sense. Jimmyd

[Patchesrv]

Thanks Jimmy. I asked that question because when we got our MV it was open and We thought of doing the same thing . After our dealer fixed the slide it was closed in ?? We still plan on insulating but just wondered if it was just ours that was open.