MODEL Z BED PLATFORM
REPAIR AND CONDENSATION
VENT INSTALLATION

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WI: WI-001-2024 Model Z Bed Platform Repair and Vent Installation
PRODUCT: Model Z

VIN Range: 000001 - Current REVISION: REV-B

DATE: March 30, 2026

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.
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Model Z Bed Base Parts Kit K109182
Model Z Bed Base Parts Kit K109182
Part Number

Description

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

Description

Qty

101633

VENT

2

119851

PINK INSULATION

10’

106141

SEALANT

2

101356

FASTENER SCREW 8 X 3/4 BLACK PAN QUAD

8

Required Tools
1. Measuring Tape
2. Screw gun with #2 square drive bit
3. Oscillating Multi-Tool
4. Pin Nailer

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2

5. Flat head screw driver
6. Adhesive Gun
7. Side Cutters
8. Chisel
9. 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 recept in place. Set
fasteners aside (Figure 6). Repeat for both sides.
8. Push the recepts 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).
Slide out
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 bed frame ARE NOT DAMAGED, and do not need replacing,
proceed ahead to step #26. If the lower panels of the bed frame 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 21

Figure 22

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 slide out
structure. Take the time to route the wires through existing 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 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 29

Figure 30

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 recept 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 recepts 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 filling 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 35

Figure 36

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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 37).
41. Test the operation of the bed slide out and all lights and accessories associated with it (Figure 38).

Figure 37

Figure 38

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