Nothing is ever easy! So what do van converters do when the mounting points of a major component (like a sofa bed) line up with the frame rails of the van?
I have my sofa bed in the van (an Atwood manual frame) and have been playing with positioning. I'm setting the interior up like a Sportsmobile RB50 layout. I think I have it where I want and to the best of my measurements, the mounting points on the sofa frame are directly over the van frame where it comes closest to the body. I'll be using quick release seat clamps that use a bolt that goes through the floor. There might be 3/4" for me to get my fingers between the body and frame under the van.
I'm looking for solutions. I'm thinking my options will be something to the tune of shorter bolts or as extreme as a body lift but that may open up other issues. Shifting left/right won't work (space is already tight) and I would have to shift it over a foot forward to make a difference. I thought I would confer here before I get my brain in a knot!
Thanks!
I have my sofa bed in the van (an Atwood manual frame) and have been playing with positioning. I'm setting the interior up like a Sportsmobile RB50 layout. I think I have it where I want and to the best of my measurements, the mounting points on the sofa frame are directly over the van frame where it comes closest to the body. I'll be using quick release seat clamps that use a bolt that goes through the floor. There might be 3/4" for me to get my fingers between the body and frame under the van.
I'm looking for solutions. I'm thinking my options will be something to the tune of shorter bolts or as extreme as a body lift but that may open up other issues. Shifting left/right won't work (space is already tight) and I would have to shift it over a foot forward to make a difference. I thought I would confer here before I get my brain in a knot!
Thanks!