What is this tube in the middle of my bed?

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What is this tube in the middle of my bed?

June 02, 2017, 12:37:46 pm

What is this tube and can I get rid of it? Is it structural to the bed frame? It is found underneath our mattress. It's open on both ends and seems to be screwed down in the middle.

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Reply #1 – June 02, 2017, 12:43:54 pm

Maybe it was for storage of something inserted from the foot of the bed without having to lift the mattress up.
But what?

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Reply #2 – June 02, 2017, 12:54:34 pm

Maybe used to hold the bed up when working on the engine?

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Reply #3 – June 02, 2017, 12:58:25 pm

I use a plastic tube just like that to hold the bed up because the lift assist plungers are not strong enough any more.

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Reply #4 – June 02, 2017, 01:34:35 pm

Quote from: P. Wyatt Sabourin – June 02, 2017, 12:58:25 pm

I use a plastic tube just like that to hold the bed up because the lift assist plungers are not strong enough any more.

These are good ideas, but I don't think that's it. This is a metal bar bolted to the bed platform.

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Reply #5 – June 02, 2017, 01:38:55 pm

It shows which is his side and which is her side

JohnH

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Reply #6 – June 02, 2017, 01:42:13 pm

I agree with John, Is it off center to one side or the other ? You get the short side .

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Reply #7 – June 02, 2017, 02:21:18 pm

OK, I know, the tube is to let sleepers know not to cross he center of the bed! Device was designed by the wife. Ha! Jim

002 U320

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Reply #8 – June 02, 2017, 02:27:10 pm

It is prank from the prior owner or factory...Its of no use at all.

The factory knew it would be needed when the struts fail and secured it until need....Foretravel thinks of everything.

John

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Reply #9 – June 02, 2017, 02:48:36 pm

Thought it was the water bed drain,but had a hole in it.

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Reply #10 – June 02, 2017, 02:56:23 pm

I think it is where you attach the bundling board.

Trent

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Reply #11 – June 02, 2017, 03:08:27 pm

Its where you store your fly rod...you are a fisherman, aren't you?

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Reply #12 – June 02, 2017, 03:56:08 pm

Chuck, that today is now a "fisherperson"

John H

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Reply #13 – June 02, 2017, 04:42:45 pm

If the PO had a sleep number bed they put that in there to keep the mattress from sliding off during breaking.

Pamela & Mike

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Reply #14 – June 02, 2017, 04:47:58 pm

Pea storage container for the princess?

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Reply #15 – June 02, 2017, 05:23:47 pm

Since your coach is newer than ours it is obviously some new-fangled invention. Probably connected to a computer somewhere. Put a tin foil hat on it.

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Reply #16 – June 02, 2017, 05:55:18 pm

Maybe the PO's weren't able to lift the engine cover and mattress so they installed a receiver that accommodates a smaller tube
which extends far enough out that mechanical advantage is gained.

I know.....................I'm over tired!

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Reply #17 – June 02, 2017, 05:57:55 pm

Naw...I'm still going with my wife's complaint that I hog the bed.
Jim

2002 U320

without a king sized bed

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Reply #18 – June 02, 2017, 06:09:58 pm

May be a contraceptive device.

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Reply #19 – June 02, 2017, 06:46:33 pm

Catheter hookup so one doesn't have to get up during the night??

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Reply #20 – June 03, 2017, 01:09:27 am

You all have a warped sense of humor.

But I appreciate the responses, nonetheless.

We decided to remove the mysterious bar on the bed platform. It was held in place by 2 phillips screws. Bed platform vacuumed, mattress rotated, mattress cover laundered, bed skirt in place, fresh sheets and duvet cover.....sweet dreams.

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