Fold Out Beds, Van Stability.

The time it takes to wind down why wouldnt you. The only time we dont is the hitch end when igs still on the car

Hi David,

I presume you're talking about a Jayco/Goldstream type of camper?

If so, they're not really intended to be used without stabilisers - I know I had an interesting minute or so when I had our (entirely unloaded and detached from the vehicle) Eagle Outback off the stabilisers and needed to do something inside the van at the back. As I moved rearward, the front end lifted off the ground - not far, but I rather quickly modified my intentions!

OK, so I'm around 100kg and you might not be, but I don't think it's worth the bother to try to live without stabilising the thing, after all that's how they were designed to work.

Another issue might be the front bed - our Eagle has a "Queen" sized bed at the front which, when extended, really doesn't clear our vehicle if left attached, so we don't really have a choice anyway. I just unhook, wind down the stabilisers, pull out the beds, brace them and get on with it - you can waste more time trying to find a solution to the problem than enjoying yourself at your camping spot.

Regards,


Charlie

Used one years ago for a bit and never found a problem. If I read correctly you are asking how much a person moving around on the bed at one end affect the person on the bed at the other end. As I said, I never found it to be a problem and I am a fairly light sleeper. The movement does not transfer through the van.

Hi. David. we have had a Jayco Eagle for about 10 years now , and we both use the front bed ( me 90kg &wWife 60 odd.) and have never had a worry with any instability, I remove the rear mattress and use the bed area for storage. leaves all the room free of gear,

Some times when we are travelling I use one stacker jack under the side at the rear , also usually need it to level the van, and the jocky wheel , just as good as the legs for stability.
I can't leave it hitched as the bed would touch the spare on the Pajero.

Cheers Des.

Quick answer is they "shimmy a bit" when the other end toss & turn. We have two kids sleep at the other end and you can feel it when they are moving around. Nothing too voilent though.

Regards

Yes, you will feel it when the other person is moving on the other bed. Anyone who says otherwise is kidding themselves.
We have been travelling for the last 10 weeks straight in a 2010 Jayco Hawk Outback with the 2 boys at one end and us at the other end. It won't matter what brand of camper you get, you will still feel the movement, as they all use the same design concept, although it is not like the whole things shakes violently, just a little bit of a shudder.
The Jayco has been brilliant, and we are glad we did not spend an extra 10k on a goldstream. Jayco campers also have amazing resale value, which you may find when looking for secondhand ones.

Cheers
Mark