McLouis MC2 72 flattened bed support slats

[Badboo]

Hello,

We've only had our MH for seven months and the support slats under the bed have completely flattened (see attached image). The bed lifts in the centre to allow access to storage and so a thick metal bar runs across the bed. With the support slats flattened the bar is extremely uncomfortable to sleep on. We haven't used the MH that much over the seven months and neither of us are very heavy.
We're about to head off for 2-3 weeks and the thought of sleeping on the bar for this length of time isn't very appealing.

Has anyone else experienced thisissue or can suggest a solution?

 

[treetops1]

Cover the base in heavy duty carpet rubber underlay,approx 20to25mm

 

[TheBig1]

a sheet of thin plywood over the slats and metal bar will make it more comfy

 

[gus-lopez]

I was assuming it was a new one ? But obviously not otherwise you'd have taken it back.
I don't know wjether you know but you can purchase new slats. I didn't realise until I came across different lengths, widths ,etc; a couple of weeks ago In Leroy-Merlins in Murcia. Might be able to get some near where you are ?

 

[Bailey58]

Amazon, ebay, Ikea all do spare bed slats.

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[Badboo]

I was assuming it was a new one ? But obviously not otherwise you'd have taken it back.

It is new!!....well seven months old. Ive contacted McLouis who directed me to take it to the nearest sales outlet. However they wouldn't eleborate on what the options are. I'm assuming that if they replace the slats tht they would be the same standard and result in the same problem.

 

[BobtheBass]

Sleep on it a few more times until the slats start to sag, then turn them upside down. Jobs a good 'un!

 

[wizzer59]

To much action?

 

[Stealaway]

Is that where the aluminium bar has always lived? It just looks wrong.
Our Burstner bed is made up of similar slats and fittings and were never very curved.

 

[Badboo]

Is that where the aluminium bar has always lived? It just looks wrong.
Our Burstner bed is made up of similar slats and fittings and were never very curved.

Yes it runs across the bed mid way down the length of the bed. I actually asked the salesperson if there had been issues with the bar and was assured that there had been none. I guess that you should always listen to your gut feeling.....

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[Stealaway]

What's it do?

 

[gus-lopez]

Any chance of a few more pictures as I can't even work out why the bar would curve like that there ?

 

[Stealaway]

Yes it runs across the bed mid way down the length of the bed. I actually asked the salesperson if there had been issues with the bar and was assured that there had been none. I guess that you should always listen to your gut feeling.....

Better photos?

 

[Badboo]

Any chance of a few more pictures as I can't even work out why the bar would curve like that there ?

sure. will post some tomorrow.

 

[Badboo]

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[rb62]

That looks strange our slats sit on top of the frame,but not a McLouis

 

[Stealaway]

sure. will post some tomorrow.

That is dire.
Can you turn the aluminium strip down the centre over? It looks thinner on the bottom.
If not then the frame or mattress is not fit for purpose. I don't think the slats have sagged and if they have in such a short period then again not fit for
purpose.
Take the van back and demand a solution. I'm told these are the most popular motorhomes in Germany and they wouldn't put up with crap.

This is my Burstner bed frame down the centre and mattress.
The whole bed lifts to 45 degrees on rams

 

[gus-lopez]

That looks strange our slats sit on top of the frame,but not a McLouis

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& I think that that is the problem. In the groove you are goingto get them sag below level of the aluminium bar .

 

[mitzimad]

as others have said ive not seen slats fitted lower than the bars before looks like an economy move which is obviously not working
there are all size of slats and the plastic holder available on ebay etc think if you get no satisfaction with dealer and have to diy i would try that
looks like the side rails will be a bit thin to drill so you could sikafix the holders to the rails

 

[Xabia]

If you wanted to be really comfortable , and don't mind spending a few pounds, this might be the way to go:

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