Wanted: FWC Bench Seat/Bed Mechanism

[backcountry]

I am looking for a bench seat folding bed mechanism from a newer four wheel camper. I know some folks have removed these to make more room.

I'm restoring an old International Scout Four Wheel pop up camper and would like to update my camper to the modern bench/bed setup that Four Wheel campers is using today.

I am specifically looking for the steel mechanism that allows the backrest to be folded over into a bed, but will consider purchasing the mechanism and the cushions. Doesn't matter what model as I will need to adjust the length of the cushions to fit my camper. See the below photo for reference.

thanks in advance!

Joel

 

[DLN]

Joel, call Chicali at FWC for if you can't find it used, they are very willing to help. Nice work so far and keep the pics coming.

 

[Mark W. Ingalls]

Anybody with your apparent skills can build a better couch|bed than the fip-over design. You will have more room in the bed position and more comfort in couch position.

 

[backcountry]

Anybody with your apparent skills can build a better couch|bed than the fip-over design. You will have more room in the bed position and more comfort in couch position.

I've been admiring your handywork, Mark. I have even thought about taking a stab at some of those....

I am, however, a little more intimidated by those mechanisms than butting plywood and laying linoleum ;-)

 

[rich]

I would also be interested in a set of these if two sets showed up but it looks like there's no luck so far. The brackets are $150 new from FWC. I've been thinking about it but haven't made a decision yet. I hate the back of the bench that just flops around in my old fleet but I have to go try out the new bracket bench and see how it feels. A lot of guys on here have complained about the angle of the backrest on it.

 

[jcfly]

I've been thinking of doing this as well. My Hawk has the 3 slats that go across the gap to use as a bed. Anyone know how much of a job it is to convert this to the factory fold-over bed?