Bed Platform

[Terry W]

I am curious about engine access under the bed in my '05 40fdts. Is there engine access if I remove the bed platform? Do I need to cut a hole in the platform? It looks like there are a couple of spots that are pieced in.

I have to admit I haven't given it more than a glance, that was when we changed mattresses, but I'm doing fluids and other things and am trying to find my way around the various nooks and crannies.

Thanks, Terry

[Theberrys]

My platform lifts up on hinges. Look for a latch under the platform at the foot of the bed. I have to prop mine open with a stick. So it lifts up on two sets of hinges. The mattress by it's self and the platform plus the mattress on another set.

Dick

[JLMunsil]

The 40 ft Alpine does not have engine access under the bed.
There is a removable panel on the floor between the bed and the closet.

[bcbowers]

Terry,

What Jim said!

Taking the bed apart will only provide access to the slide frame & mechanism. You should observe that screw heads are visible on the "step-up" platform along the back side of the bed. Service providers such as Cummins & Freightliner actually put the rear slides out and remove that platform cover to gain rear engine access.