Hatchlift Products RV Bedlift Kit - Small – Compartments 24” – 30” | Underbed Compartment Must Measure Minimum 24" | Adjustable up to 30" Storage | Matress

The photos are a little dark, but you can see them better if you open them up.The queen bed in our travel trailer weighs approx 86 lbs. Our storage box is 30" long, 48" wide, and 21" tall. I purchased the Small kit. We bought the mattress without measuring the space in our camper, and really only have about 6 inches between the foot of the bed and the wall. Trying to lift the bed manually to access the storage box was almost impossible, and until now, we have never utilized the storage underneath the bed.This kit took about an hour to install going slowly and following directions exactly. No adjustments were needed to the shocks when I was finished. It worked perfectly on the 1st try. It opens and closes with little effort, and we can now utilize the much needed storage space.Things to Consider:- Asking someone to help. I completed this myself, but having a helper would have been much easier.- Read the instructions carefully. For example, when measuring for the lower bracket, the instructions state to measure from the INSIDE of the foot of the bed, not from the outside of the box.- Does your box need a piece of wood added to install the lower bracket? I had to install 17" 2x4's so the lower part of the bracket could be secured- The thickness of your storage box lid. Mine was 1/2". With the gold screws provided, and the wooded squares in the kit, the screws are almost too long, and if drilled deep into the wooden block, will come out of the lid (and possibly tear the mattress). If your lid is not 1/2" you will need to purchase shorter screws.- I installed a handle on the bottom of the lid that covers the storage box. Since our bed is so close to the wall, I want to ensure we are pulling up in the middle each time, and a handle was a quick / easy fix.- You will need a 3/8" wrench, pencil or sharpie, flathead screwdriver (to remove the shock from the bracket after testing), cordless drill with several size drill bits and a phillips-head bit, tape measure, square, wood glue, additional screws (if wood is needed to secure the lower brackets)

It wouldn't say it was easy to install, and the instructions were lacking, but after watching some installation videos on YouTube, I tackled the job. I installed this on a 30" compartment with a queen sized pillow top mattress and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. It worked with ease the first time without any adjustments. I was concerned that it might not work since the guide for this size kit only references standard queen and king, but I figured that if it would work on a king, with would work on an oversized (pillow top) queen. It opens easily and stays up which is all you can hope for. With that in mind, I will say that I tried twice to contact the company on their website for confirmation about compatibility and never got a response, so I was sort of shooting in the dark that this would work. I would definitely recommend this product.

I’m not sure why a camper would be manufactured without these, but they are! Our under bed storage measured 27” deep and was extremely difficult to lift. Furthermore I would use a piece of 2x4 to hold the bed up while getting stored items out, which was a pain. No more!We started the install last night, and the only issue I had was the wood block that mounts the struts to the lifted part of the bed was hitting the frame of the bed. No problem, just remove it and move it by 1/2”. This is why the instructions say to test before you glue!By the way, the instructions were easy to follow and spot on. I’m pretty handy, so maybe that’s why I didn’t have the problems some reviewers had. I would say that if you’re not comfortable using a drill and a screwdriver, have someone install this for you.Finished the install this morning and couldnt be happier. One hand to lift the top and it stays up. No more 2x4 in the way of removing stored items.I would highly recommend this product!

I received and installed this RV Bed Storage cover strut rod kit today in my 22-foot travel trailer with a full-size queen bed mattress.My storage space measures 24.5 inches wide so I bought the BLK-SML kit rated for 80 lbs per rod.The Amazon listing for this kit is pretty confusing to decipher which kit was correct for me to order based on the mattress size, weight and storage lit/space size. I ended up going to the Hatchlift Products website to determine which was the correct kit for my needs. The ordering process on the website takes you back to Amazon but at least the correct kit is selected for you when you are directed back to Amazon.Several reviewers of this kit complain about how the lower rod bracket will break their UNSUPPORTED storage compartment upper cross member. THE VERY FIRST STEP in the kit instructions specifically states that additional wood blocking may be necessary to be installed if the storage frame doesn't have the necessary wood to support the pressure put on that cross member. If you don't have more than a thin cross member in which to screw the bottom brackets to, you MUST cut and install an appropriate size and length piece of wood to the inside wall of your storage space side wall. Luckily I did not need to do this for my trailer.Make sure all of the installed top and bottom bracket screws were HAND TIGHT. DO NOT USE A POWER DRILL TO INSTALL THE BRACKET SCREWS. Most of wood and paneling is very thin and you are likely to strip out your screw holes using a power drill to screw in the screws. Do not overtighten ANY screws.See attached photos of the installed rods and brackets.The instructions provided are for the several different size kits Hatchlift offers so you definitely need to read the instructions thoroughly before beginning the installation process.The lower support placement location for my kit recommends placement 14" from the inside front face of a 24" storage space. The upper rod support is recommended to be placed 4 inches above the center line of the bed board, minus the overhang end of the deck.I screwed the bottom brackets in the recommended 14" backspace from the inside back face of the storage, but it quickly became clear that after measuring for the top bracket location that the top brackets were going to be too far towards the center of the storage space and would need to be closer to the rear face of the storage space.I ended up having to move the bottom brackets back towards the front of the trailer an additional 4 inches (~17.75 inches from the inside front face of the storage space). Be sure to use support wood beams on the bottom bracket locations if needed and add enough screws to the brackets to hold then in place when you test how the rods close.The top brackets need to be installed on the bottom of the bed storage board so that when compressed, they clear the inside front storage wall/support cross member. These rods are ~17.75 inches long and the strut rod is ~7.25 inches long. This means the compressed strut rod will be approximately 10.5 inches long. I basically measured from the center of the bottom support ball 10.5 inches back towards the inside storage wall. I then dropped the storage board to the closed position and marked that 10.5 inches on the bottom of the lid. I then verified my lid cross members would accommodate the support blocks allowing the blocks and rods to clear the inside of the side wall and the inside of the back wall.I ended up having to move my lid support beams inward 2.25 inches to accommodate the support blocks, allowing the blocks room to clear the side walls.I then screwed the top bracket to the center of the support plywood block per the instructions (4 wood screws each) and then attached the blocks to the underside of the storage space lid with the provided long wood screws.I put the polyester foam bed mattress back on the bed platform and tested the closure of the lid after making sure all of the installed top and bottom bracket screws were HAND TIGHT. The board required a little downward force but not enough to bend the plywood or put undue stress on the lower brackets.The bed board closed softly but has a slight bit of uplift pressure from the struts when fully closed.The board barely stays down with the mattress in place but it would easily open back up during travel.At this point I was satisfied that the strut rods were working as intended and not likely to break the lower supports and were clearing the side and rear inside faces of the storage space. I added three self-adhesive rubber bumpers to the rear top edge of the storage area to keep the lid from bumping harshly against the storage box. (see first photo)I decided to install a slide latch (RELIABILT ReliaBilt 2-1/2-in Nickel Sliding Door Latch) in the underside center of the foot board to keep the storage lid board down during travel. (see last photo)

We purchased the bed lift kit for our 22 ft RV queen size bed. The instructions are not very well laid out. The instructions stated that we should mount the bracket to the top rail. Our top rail is 1 1/2 inch pine. We didn’t believe that over time that that installation would hold up under the pressure it would be getting through normal use. So we installed a 2 x 4 underneath the top rail and connected the mounting bracket to it. At first we couldn’t get the top to shut correctly and or to stay closed. Once we realized that the lifting arm had to be completely horizontal to shut correctly, we connected the upper bracket with a block of 2 x 4. It all worked beautifully. Instructions should clearly state this upfront. We love having the ease of opening and shutting this compartment. It opens very smoothly.

Whoever wrote and designed the installation instructions must have been drunk or blind. They are absolutely terrible and very inconsistent step to step to the point of making no sense.I'm a very technicality capable and mechanically inclined person and I literally cursed my way through this installation process.The illustrations are professionally drawn but change randomly step to step. It's like no one proofread these at the manufacturer.After an unnecessarily long installation, the lift works great.Note: the included wood screws over penetrate the OSB lid you most likely have and will need to be hit with a grinder before you slide your mattress on or else you will shred the mattress.

I did a lot of research before buying these. I was worried about getting the correct length and for the correct weight. After looking at charts and reading about installs and how to get the correct ones I bought these for my bed in my new camper. They are working great. It has been more then 3 months now. The camper get over 100 degrees when not being used. The bed raises and stays up as it should. It is easy enough to raise and lower it when needed. There is only one thing I can say bad about this experience. I contacted the company to ask if they could get me some replacements for piece of furniture I have in my master bedroom and they never responded back to me. If I had problems with this order that might have caused an issue but since I have 0 problems I haven’t need them.

First I would say it works great. I bought the small for a 24 inch box at the end of my queen sized camper bed. The mattress that came in the camper was uncomfortable so I had one made and replaced the old one. This new mattress is HEAVY and It was almost impossible to access the storage box. I was also concerned the shocks would not lift the lid with the heavy matteress on top. I figured that if it didn't fully support and lift the lid that it might assist so that I could lift it and put a prop in to hold it up. So I ordered it with high hopes and low expectations. I installed it 12/23/2020. I was like a child with a new toy. This damn thing works perfectly. Recommend it. I also recommend that you have someone there to help just in case you need a third hand.

I'm handy with tools so this was fairly simple to install. I did have one issue; the kit came with 1 1/4" screws to attach the upper blocks. My RV bed compartment cover is 1/2" plywood so I added a 1/8" piece to each side (along with the provided 3/4" blocks) to ensure the screw points didn't go through the cover and into the mattress. When I went to close it to check the setup (before gluing), the blocks pulled away. I ended forgoing the check; drilled the through bolt holes and checked again once I installed those. It worked perfectly. I pulled the blocks off, glued everything and reinstalled the bolts and screws. This setup has already saved my back several times over. Don't waste your time on other kits, this works!

Purchased this to help us from breaking our backs when lifting up our trailer mattress.It took about an hour for my hub to install. He’s very handy,We had hoped that it would lift up a couple more inches but it’s way better now.Anyone can lift it with one hand.

Important de respecter les distances requises car c'est ce qui va déterminer la force des cylindres. Fonctionnent très bien et facilite la levée du lit.

Our under bed storage in our RV didn’t have the gas struts when we purchased. This product solved that issue. There are several different kits but the instructions provided made it easy to determine which one we needed. Only issue is the installation instructions are vague. I spent a lot of time second guessing what I was doing. Found a YouTube video that helped a lot.

Great product. I would buy again.