WORK INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL Z 5th WHEEL
INSTRUCTION # WI-Z-0001-2024 Rev-A
PRODUCT: Slide-out Bed Platform Repair
DATE: May/22/2024

LABOR RATE:

2.0 hours / 3.0 hours with vent
installation

Bed Platform Repairs:
In certain Model Z fifth wheels, Brinkley RV has determined there may be an issue with placement of the
bedroom slide-out rollers on the bedroom floor. The positioning of the roller is such that it may cause damage to
the bottom of the lower side panels of the bed platform. Brinkley RV will cover the costs to perform this repair.
The following are detailed instructions for the procedure.

SAFETY:
Service, repair and installation instructions are written specifically for the use of professionally trained
technicians, using proper tools in a shop environment. For safety, and to ensure the best results, only
professionally trained technicians should perform the work described in this document.
Safety is, and should always be observed when performing any type of repair. ANSI (American National
Standards Institute) has created a standardized labeling system for different levels of safety and danger. The
labels below provide information regarding those levels of danger, and should be observed and adhered to at all
times.

DANGER
This indicates an imminent hazard that, if not avoided or handled correctly, will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING
The “WARNING” symbol above is a sign that a procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause
death, serious personal injury, severe product and/or property damage if not performed safely and
within the parameters set forth in this document.

CAUTION
The “CAUTION” symbol above is a sign that a procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause
personal injury, product and/or property damage if not performed safely and within the parameters set
forth in this document.
+ NOTICE
The “NOTICE” banner above is used to address best practices that should be utilized and do not commonly
result in injury but may lead to property damage if not careful.

Model Z Bedbase Parts Kit K109182
Model Z Bedbase Parts Kit K109182
Part Number

Descritpion

Qty

100275

LAUAN 3.6MM 48 X 96 MINDFUL GRAY OVL MERANTI

.5

100650

ADHESIVE CHEM X PRO 10 OZ CAR BLACK

1

106141

WHITE SILICONE

1

Bed Base Condensation Venting Kit K110365
Part Number

Descritpion

Qty

101633

VENT

2

101851

PINK INSULATION

10’

106141

SEALANT

2

101356

FASTENER SCREW 8 X 3/4 BLACK PAN QUAD

8

Required Tools
1.
2.
3.
4.

Measuring Tape
Screw gun with #2 square drive bit
Oscillating Multi-Tool
Pin Nailer

1

2

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Flat head screw driver
Adhesive Gun
Side Cutters
Chisel
Prying Tool

3

5

4

6

7

8

9

CAUTION
Always wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as eye protection, ear protection, gloves and
possibly a full face shield depending on the nature of the task to be performed.
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WORK INSTRUCTIONS:
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK.
2. Remove mattress from the platform and bedroom (Figure 1).
3. Using a screw gun and a #2 square drive bit, remove the fasteners and platform support strut bracket from
the bed base. Set fasteners aside.

Figure 1

Figure 2

4. Remove hinged bed platform from bed frame by removing fasteners from hinges (Figure 3a and Figure 3b).
Set fasteners and hinged bed platform aside.

Figure 3a

Figure 3b

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5. Remove all of the fasteners holding the fixed bed platform panel and set aside (Figure 4).
6. Remove fixed bed platform and set aside (Figure 5).

Figure 4

Figure 5

7. Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the two fasteners (2) holding each bedside receptical in place. Set
fasteners aside (Figure 6). Repeat for both sides.
8. Push the recepticals back through the openings (Figure 7).

Figure 6

Figure 7

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9. In preparation for wiring disconnections, take photographs of the wiring connections in the bed base
(Figure 8).
10. Disconnect the wiring to the bed platform floor lights and motion sensors at the Wago connectors
(Figure 9).

Figure 8

Figure 9

11. Use a screw gun with a #2 square bit to remove the fasteners holding the bed frame to the slide out
structure. Retain the fasteners (Figure 10a and Figure 10b). Note that some fasteners go through the back of
the frame into the wall, and others are toe-screwed down into the slide out structure.

Figure 10a

Figure 10b

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12. Cut or unscrew wire ties holding wiring in place to allow free movement of the wires (Figure 11a, Figure
11b and Figure 11C).

Figure 11a

Figure 11b

Figure 11c

CAUTION
Before performing the next steps, cover the bedroom floor where the bed base will rest with a
protective covering like cardboard, fabric, etc. to prevent damage to the floor once the bed frame and
base are rotated onto the floor to access the rollers.
13. Once the wiring for the bed base floor lights and motion sensors have been disconnected, and the bed
frame is free from the walls and structure of the slide out, rotate the bed 90 °and place the base face-down
on the end on top of the cardboard protecting the floor (Figure 12 and Figure 13).
Slideout
Structure

Bed Frame

Figure 12

Figure 13
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14. Place tape on the floor beside one roller. Measure 1” outboard of the roller and place another piece of tape
on the floor (Figure 14a).
15. Remove the four (4) fasteners and reposition the rollers 1” outboard to the tape line.
16. Secure roller into position using four (4) original fasteners (Figure 14b).
17. Repeat for both sides moving rollers outboard 1” from original positions.

1”
Figure 14a

Figure 14b

If the lower panels of the bedframe ARE NOT DAMAGED, and do not need replacing,
proceed ahead to step #26. If the lower panels of the bedframe are damaged,
continue with instructions to replace them.

REPLACING DAMAGED BED BASE PANELS

CAUTION
The process of removing the panels from the wood structure of the bed base can generate broken
panels and splintered wood. Wear protective clothing and safety equipment to prevent injury.

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18. Remove any damaged panels from the bed base by prying them loose from the wood structure (Figure 15).
19. Once the panel is loose, you will have access to the wiring on the back side. Disconnect the wiring to the
light and motion sensor at the WAGO connections and remove the panel (Figure 16).

Figure 15

Figure 16

20. Use hand-held cutters and an oscillating multi-tool with a cutting blade to remove any large splintering and
clean the old adhesive off of the bed base structure (Figures 17a, 17b and 17c).

Figure 17a

Figure 17b

Figure 17c

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21. Lay the old panel over the new panel and mark the cuts to be made on the new panel (Figure 18).
22. Cut the panel and prepare for installation by drilling 1/4” holes in the panel to route the wires for the floor
LED lights and the motion sensor (not shown).
23. Install the LED floor light and motion sensor on the panel, routing the wires through the hole in the panel
and connecting them to the existing wiring in the bed base (not shown).
24. Apply adhesive to the bed base structure where the new panel will be applied (Figure 19).

ADHESIVE

Figure 18

Figure 19

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25. Install new panel (with light and motion sensor installed) on the lower panel (Figure 20).

Figure 20

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26. On the bottom of the bed structure, measure up from the top of the bracket to the top of the bed base to
determine the length of the roller run (Figure 21) .
27. Cut strips of panel material 1.5” wide and to the length of the measurement above (Figure 22). The strips
can be cut from the old panel if needed.

ROLLER STRIPS

Figure 22

Figure 21
28. Apply Chem-Pro adhesive to the bed base where the rollers will ride (Figure 23).
29. Fasten the roller runs on the bed base using pin nails (Figure 24).

ADHESIVE

Figure 23

Figure 24
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CAUTION
Use caution not to pinch, pull or break any wires as you install the bed frame back into the the slide
out structure. Take the time to route the wires through exising holes and openings to keep tension off
of them, and secure the wires with screw-down zip ties once in place to prevent wires from moving
and chaffing.
30. Rotate the bed frame back into place, being careful not to pinch, pull or break any wires as you ease the
bed frame back into the the slide out structure (Figure 25 and Figure 26). Be certain the bed frame is seated
properly on the slide out structure and completely against the back wall.

Figure 25

Figure 26

31. Use a screw gun and #2 square drive bit with the original fasteners to attach the bed frame to the slide out
structure (Figure 27 and Figure 28).

Figure 27

Figure 28

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32. Using the existing WAGO connectors, connect the slide out wiring to the bed platform wiring per the
photos previously taken. Test lights and motion sensors for proper operation (Figure 29).
33. Secure the wiring to the slide out and bed structure using screw down zip ties to prevent the wiring from
moving and potentially chaffing, pinching or cutting (Figure 30).

Figure 30

Figure 29

If the bed platform on the slide out has vents and insulation to prevent condensation,
proceed to step #38. If the vents HAVE NOT been installed and the insulation HAS
NOT BEEN added, continue to the next step (#34).
34. Using a power drill and 2” hole saw, bore a hole inboard of the 110 VAC receptical in the side panels of the
slide out platform. Install a vent cover over the hole using four (4) x/x” screws. (Figure 31). Repeat for both
sides.
35. Install 110 VAC recepticals into the side panels of the slide out platform. (Figure 32).

Figure 31

Figure 32
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CAUTION
Use caution when installing insulation. Different types of insulation provide different levels of hazard
to the installer. Wear PPE that is designed for use with the insulation you are installing.
36. Install insulation on the bedroom slide out deck. Start by tucking insulation into the cavity at the front edge
of the slide out platform(Figure 33).

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37. Complete insulation installation by fillng all the spaces, gaps and voids in the slide out platform (Figure 34).

Figure 33

Figure 34

38. Using a screw gun and #2 square drive bit, install the slide out bed platform cover using the original
fasteners (Figure 34).
39. Install the hinged bed platform lid (Figure 35) via the hinges using the original fasteners (Figure 36).

Figure 34

Figure 35

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40. Attach the lift shocks into place and attach the brackets to the tops of the slide out storage base using the
original hardware (Figure 36).
41. Test the operation of the bed slide out and all lights and accessories associated with it (Figure 37).

Figure 36

Figure 37

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