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Joey bed both directions?

Before I get into repairing something that isn't broken.  Does the Joey bed on a 97 270 open in both directions?  Slides out on the passenger side but not the drivers side. 
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
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Re: Joey bed both directions?

Reply #1 –
My 1997 U295 slide tray also only goes out on the passenger side.  Reminds me of 50 yrs ago I was a service advisor when this customer brought in his new Buick.  He said this is the third time I've brought this in to get fixed, I've been to this other  dealer twice, he can't seem to fix it and a "I've had it with you Buick dealers".  Yes, the particular "feature" was not an even an option on his model.  Good qiestion.
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Reply #2 –
Mine also only deploys one-way, on the curb side.
1996 U295 36' WTBI

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Reply #3 –
Mine has one on either side, I love them! That being said, anyone who does not walk around the coach at least a couple of times before leaving deserves the excitement of people pointing at you and making THAT GESTURE indicating something is not right in Denmark!  :facepalm:
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Reply #4 –
I have two Joey beds. The full width one goes out either side.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
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Reply #5 –
Ours extends both sides to ¾ full extension. I wouldn't want it any other way... ^.^d
Don
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Reply #6 –
Mine slides out on the driver side, But i've noticed bolt holes on the passenger side as well. I was guessing you could unbolt it and use either side!!!
Tony n Denise 1994 U-300 SE detroit diesel 6v92 jake

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Reply #7 –
On our 2000 u270 slide goes both ways but must be separately "latched and unlatched" by the handle on the side you want to extend.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

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Reply #8 –
I did hear 'Joey Bed' went out of business, so I'm very carefull with our's. I'm told the roller wheels can be gotten just about anywhere. Sure is amazing how much 'stuff' can be stored in them!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #9 –
I know the U320 joey slide went both ways, but you have a lever to unlock to do so, that is if I remember correctly.  Been 12 years and I can't remember what was going on yesterday!  Duh! :o
Joe & Dottie Allen
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Reply #10 –
Most go one way some go both ways and even fewer can be converted to go both ways. As with all things Foretravel. It depends.

see ya
ken
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Reply #11 –
"That being said, anyone who does not walk around the coach at least a couple of times before leaving deserves the excitement of people pointing at you and making THAT GESTURE indicating something is not right in Denmark!"

Of course your right Mike.  It was early on and a move across the parking lot.  I do check my rig carefully before we run.  Appreciate the feedback.
George and Steph
1997 U270 36 Build 5081 "Honu"
1180w Solar 400A lithium all Victron house system
Motorcade 17670, SKP 128300, FMCA F459019
73 VW Camper, 79 VW Camper, 2363 Sunline, and an Arctic Fox 25P

Re: Joey bed both directions?

Reply #12 –
Quote from: juicesqueezer –
I know the U320 joey slide went both ways, but you have a lever to unlock to do so, that is if I remember correctly.  Been 12 years and I can't remember what was going on yesterday!  Duh! :o
I guess all are different mine goes out both ways at the same time. It has two that meet in the middle.
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