Snapped key (1 Viewer)

[Tezza]

Grrrr just caught my shoulder on the key in the bed motor switch on my Benimar 286 and bent it, tried to straighten it but it snapped, luckily I took it out of the switch before messing with it. I have a spare, took it to two local key cutters but no joy, one said not a chance too small and one didn't have any blanks of that size.

Will call Marquis shortly to see if they can help.

Sooooo annoyed with my self

T

 

[hilldweller]

You have a key for your bed ?

Come on FUNsters, there's got to be a good laugh to be had here.

 

[Tezza]

Yes, it's a drop down electric version

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[Mother Ship]

Yes, it's a drop down electric version

Chastity belts come to mind!!!!!

 

[two]

Sure you could swap the switch out for something more conventional. I guess the 'key' bit is to try and prevent accidental operation.
Put the key on a lanyard around your neck. No chance of leaving it in the switch then.

 

[Sidney]

Grrrr just caught my shoulder on the key in the bed motor switch on my Benimar 286 and bent it, tried to straighten it but it snapped, luckily I took it out of the switch before messing with it. I have a spare, took it to two local key cutters but no joy, one said not a chance too small and one didn't have any blanks of that size.

Will call Marquis shortly to see if they can help.

Sooooo annoyed with my self

T

I think the bed mechanism is supplied by Project 2000 http://www.project-2000.it

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[Sidney]

I think the bed mechanism is supplied by Project 2000 http://www.project-2000.it

Just checked their site and I think my information was duff - sorry

 

[Sidney]

oh yes it is...

 

[Tezza]

OK Marquis have them, so All OK again.

The key is never normally left in, I take it out as soon as the bed is up or down, and sits on it's own hook above the door for safe keeping, just sods law today I didn't and in a split second bingo, there it was gone.

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[rosalan]

I only have to show my wife the key if I want to cook my own dinner...

 

[hilldweller]

The key is never normally left in, I take it out as soon as the bed is up or down, and sits on it's own hook above the door for safe keeping, just sods law today I didn't and in a split second bingo, there it was gone.

Not really your fault, clearly an accident waiting to happen caused by bad design.

 

[two]

If you are sloping, is it possible to adjust the bed so that it's level?
I think I already know the answer, but you ought to be able to by adding a block or two under the bed (you don't want it swinging around).

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[Tezza]

All I will say is the bed drops down to lounge seat level and rests on these but if just off them it is supported by 4 seat belt straps, it's not built for and shenanigans.

 

[Minxy]

You have a key for your bed ?

Come on FUNsters, there's got to be a good laugh to be had here.

Chastity belts come to mind!!!!!

... I was thinking more of hand cuffs!

 

[hilldweller]

All I will say is the bed drops down to lounge seat level and rests on these but if just off them it is supported by 4 seat belt straps, it's not built for and shenanigans.

It's a brave attempt at solving the wasted bed space or climb into the Luton. At a distance it looks like it introduces new problems instead. Like both have to go to bed at the same time. Main walkway is blocked.

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[busby]

Not really your fault, clearly an accident waiting to happen caused by bad design.

It can't be bad design because it isn't a British van,,BUSBY

 

[hilldweller]

It can't be bad design because it isn't a British van,,BUSBY

Nice try. But I think on the whole we say Brits are badly built rather bad design. Personally I think they are all pretty crappy these days, trading style for substance and the problems created by folk demanding a fixed double bed. This is one such case, the complexity and weight of a double bed hung from the ceiling by straps and electric motors. On the move, all that weight high up, just where you don't want weight.

Our last good look round was Malvern Caravan Show which had a lot of MHs. Some of the designs are just criminal, like an oven at eye height, just designed for someone to pour the hot fat off the Sunday roast over their chest. And, once out of the oven, little or no space to put down the tray.

 

[rosalan]

All I will say is the bed drops down to lounge seat level and rests on these but if just off them it is supported by 4 seat belt straps, it's not built for and shenanigans.

Who on earth would buy a double bed not designed for shenanigans?

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[GAVLAD]

Who on earth would buy a double bed not designed for shenanigans?

My Wife?

 

[The Wino]

I got a spare just in case the keys are used for panels on fire systems and a few other places http://www.sunfishservices.com/gent-panel-access-key-pair-for-3400-3260-panels-i561.html I think at the time Lowdhams said they were ordering from Chausson ans they were dearer!!!

 

[Steve N Tracy]

If its any help they look are all the same key Marquis sent me a new controller without any keys and the old ones fitted, I suspect that any key that goes in the barrel will work something like the cheap Chinese padlock keys from the pound shop?

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[Duck Truck]

Does shenanigins do home visits
lol

 

[rosalan]

No! Strictly peripatetic.

 

[Sidney]

when viewing a Benimar 282 at the NEC a guy walked into a model with 2 drop down beds (rear lounge and over dinette) he instantly said "This is no good. It blocks the door if there's a fire"

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[Duck Truck]

Ros I will send GPS co ordinates next time we are out

 

[Wombles]

I got a spare just in case the keys are used for panels on fire systems and a few other places http://www.sunfishservices.com/gent-panel-access-key-pair-for-3400-3260-panels-i561.html I think at the time Lowdhams said they were ordering from Chausson ans they were dearer!!!

Thanks for this as passed this on to another motorhomer whose key had snapped off & the only option she was being given was whole unit replacement at £200 so this has made her day

 

[Baldeagle7470]

I got a key to my bed too,makes it go up and down!!

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[Tea Bag]

I got a key to my bed too,makes it go up and down!!

hi.
Is it Clockwork?. Does this do away with the need for batteries?
Tea Bag

 

[Geo]

My Wife?

My Wife's legs have been together longer than the Rolling Stones