Scarecrow
2017 LTV Unity Murphy Bed
There's another, rather lengthy thread concerning Leveling Systems. And the Murphy Bed platform seems to come up quite a bit -- although, the same issues may apply to Twin Bed, Island Bed, and Corner Bed.
I read through all 14 or so printed pages and decided to order the Bullseye system for my upcoming new LTV Murphy Bed, on order through LaMesa in Tucson -- due for delivery by mid-October. This was after I had pursued all the possibilities with the other designs.
Most other designs require the leg supports to be retracted into the cavity of the vehicle, or have some other feature that simply prevents them from working with the Murphy Bed because of the fact that the flooring is laid directly on the chassis. There's no room for clamping mechanisms that go over top the chassis, for example. And this brings up the Warranty issues if you decide to drill directly through the Mercedes-Benz chassis.
The Bullseye system uses a "folding" (really, it's better described as "pivoting") leg design. No entry into the vehicle cavity required. Video here, if you want to watch: https://youtu.be/Pk7rbNV2hn8
Okay, if you've gone through all these considerations and have decided -- as I have -- that you can deal with the Warranty issues (or lack thereof, depending on your stance), how do you get a discount -- which might tip the decision for you?
If you check online, you'll see the system for the Murphy Bed is $2822, with free shipping (quoted direct from the manufacturer). That's $705.50 Per Leg for a full 4-point system. On eBay and other sites, you'll see the legs being sold individually for numbers that go all over the place.
During the process of placing my order last week, I mentioned the members here at Sprinter-Source (the most-active forum I can find, by the way), and two of us took advantage of the verbal offer that followed, so far. If you contact Alan Brink at Bullseye: alan@bullseyeleveling.com he will give you the system at a 10% discount if you buy soon ($2,5340). If two or more of you can decide to bundle your purchase together, you can probably get roughly 20% off -- and he'll ship to 2 different addresses. That would be $2,300 -- which we each paid. Delivered.
Of course, you will need to either do the install yourself (and Alan reassures me it's quite simple -- only 2 bolts per leg, I think), or arrange for help locally. They do not do installations any longer at the factory.
Alan did reassure me, also, there is no longer any danger of the legs pivoting down while driving down the highway. This system is completely electronic. There are no complicated hydraulic lines involved of any kind. One Caution, however: There is no automated safety feature that raises the legs when they sense you moving the vehicle -- so you MUST remember to raise them before you leave your campsite!
To recap...
a) You must decide if the Warranty issue is important to you because this will require drilling through the chassis. My plan is to see if I can weld a plate to each leg that might have holes drilled to line up with pre-existing holes in the chassis (thereby, protecting the Mercedes-Benz Warranty). But, if not possible, I can live with drilling the chassis.
b) The system you need for the Murphy Bed is their Model No: 21306-S (Alan will confirm that for you, as well).
c) To jump onto this before the offer fades away, I suggest you contact Alan soon.
d) This is NOT an official "Group Buy" by any means -- it's only a casual conversation with Bullseye, and it worked for me (and another Sprinter-Source member).
e) I have no affiliation with Bullseye -- nor can I swear this system is better than any other. But it was the only design that gave me an option for a leveling system that was remote-controlled , without a lot of hassle.
f) A video showing this system in operation on a 5th Wheel is located here: https://youtu.be/Pk7rbNV2hn8
g) You can reach Alan Brink at Bullseye by email or phone:
alan@bullseyeleveling.com
574-727-5795
Good Luck!
I read through all 14 or so printed pages and decided to order the Bullseye system for my upcoming new LTV Murphy Bed, on order through LaMesa in Tucson -- due for delivery by mid-October. This was after I had pursued all the possibilities with the other designs.
Most other designs require the leg supports to be retracted into the cavity of the vehicle, or have some other feature that simply prevents them from working with the Murphy Bed because of the fact that the flooring is laid directly on the chassis. There's no room for clamping mechanisms that go over top the chassis, for example. And this brings up the Warranty issues if you decide to drill directly through the Mercedes-Benz chassis.
The Bullseye system uses a "folding" (really, it's better described as "pivoting") leg design. No entry into the vehicle cavity required. Video here, if you want to watch: https://youtu.be/Pk7rbNV2hn8
Okay, if you've gone through all these considerations and have decided -- as I have -- that you can deal with the Warranty issues (or lack thereof, depending on your stance), how do you get a discount -- which might tip the decision for you?
If you check online, you'll see the system for the Murphy Bed is $2822, with free shipping (quoted direct from the manufacturer). That's $705.50 Per Leg for a full 4-point system. On eBay and other sites, you'll see the legs being sold individually for numbers that go all over the place.
During the process of placing my order last week, I mentioned the members here at Sprinter-Source (the most-active forum I can find, by the way), and two of us took advantage of the verbal offer that followed, so far. If you contact Alan Brink at Bullseye: alan@bullseyeleveling.com he will give you the system at a 10% discount if you buy soon ($2,5340). If two or more of you can decide to bundle your purchase together, you can probably get roughly 20% off -- and he'll ship to 2 different addresses. That would be $2,300 -- which we each paid. Delivered.
Of course, you will need to either do the install yourself (and Alan reassures me it's quite simple -- only 2 bolts per leg, I think), or arrange for help locally. They do not do installations any longer at the factory.
Alan did reassure me, also, there is no longer any danger of the legs pivoting down while driving down the highway. This system is completely electronic. There are no complicated hydraulic lines involved of any kind. One Caution, however: There is no automated safety feature that raises the legs when they sense you moving the vehicle -- so you MUST remember to raise them before you leave your campsite!
To recap...
a) You must decide if the Warranty issue is important to you because this will require drilling through the chassis. My plan is to see if I can weld a plate to each leg that might have holes drilled to line up with pre-existing holes in the chassis (thereby, protecting the Mercedes-Benz Warranty). But, if not possible, I can live with drilling the chassis.
b) The system you need for the Murphy Bed is their Model No: 21306-S (Alan will confirm that for you, as well).
c) To jump onto this before the offer fades away, I suggest you contact Alan soon.
d) This is NOT an official "Group Buy" by any means -- it's only a casual conversation with Bullseye, and it worked for me (and another Sprinter-Source member).
e) I have no affiliation with Bullseye -- nor can I swear this system is better than any other. But it was the only design that gave me an option for a leveling system that was remote-controlled , without a lot of hassle.
f) A video showing this system in operation on a 5th Wheel is located here: https://youtu.be/Pk7rbNV2hn8
g) You can reach Alan Brink at Bullseye by email or phone:
alan@bullseyeleveling.com
574-727-5795
Good Luck!