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Old 08-14-2018, 07:24 PM
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Saw this at Osh. It's a bit pricey and it doesn't adjust while you're on it, but it looks pretty darn nice.

https://www.aerocreeper.com/

In case your interested, the Osh discount code is OSH18, good thru the end of this month.
That's the device Doug referenced in his first post.
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Old 08-14-2018, 09:07 PM
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Too bad it has such darn small tires.

Also too bad that it has to be adjusted while you're not on it.

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Old 08-15-2018, 06:18 AM
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They offer different wheels.

It looks like a purchase of tubing is in my future!
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Old 08-15-2018, 06:41 AM
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I've been wanting something like this for quite some time. Hadn't thought of a design but as an interim, I bought one of those low beach chairs with the adjustable back. The chair itself start 8" above the floor which was handier and then the back adjusted up and down to get me even closer if I needed it.

It worked fine for a while but it was too weak to take the stress. So now I'm on the lookout again.

I was thinking of mounting the adjustable back onto a standard creeper.
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Old 08-15-2018, 06:43 AM
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Found this one via Google. A little cheaper than the Aerocreeper. Still it only adjusts incline not seat height.

https://www.zoro.com/whiteside-creep...up/i/G3275377/
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Old 08-15-2018, 06:44 AM
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Saw this at Osh. It's a bit pricey and it doesn't adjust while you're on it, but it looks pretty darn nice.

https://www.aerocreeper.com/

In case your interested, the Osh discount code is OSH18, good thru the end of this month.
Thanks! I just ordered one. My arthritis made my last condition inspection very painful. While pricey, you can't put a price on being pain free.

BTW, the discount code is all caps and is $20.
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Old 08-15-2018, 07:32 AM
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Default Here is a thought....

Not an original idea, but I saw this at my airport. Built a rolling platform and simply mounted a car seat (from a scrapyard) to it. It rolled easy, reclined nicely and I would be willing to venture that someone could take it to the next level by putting in a seat with electric movement.

The best part of the seat? It was very very comfortable (complete with headrest)
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Old 08-15-2018, 12:17 PM
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Default 12V assist

You should be able to scare up a flap actuator from any of the RV models. F1 Boss has a good alternate supplier for less money and lots of models to choose from. You should have a trickle charger around the hangar or some small 12V SLA battery . Potentially cleaner and no crank to snag or bark your knuckles with.
Alternatively a LOW profile scissor jack like in a most Toyota's would fit clean and low in a creeper frame.

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Has anyone in the RV world built a DIY lifting floor creeper? Something like the guy here, but with a twist. There are a few threads about people buying lifting creepers, but I was specifically looking for a DIY, made with 2 X 4's and bolts type thing. Workbench like...

My little mod idea: I would like to have a boat winch type setup on the right side just about where my hand would rest. This so I can crank it while laying down to lift the creeper bed slightly. I don't see why the crank assembly couldn't stick up a little bit to accommodate a standard winch/handle. Something like the Photoshopped Frankenstein here that I hobbled together.

You know how you need different heights when you're wiping the leading vs trailing edges of your taildragger RV? And the bottom of the cowl vs the underside of the HS? Trying to address those things using the RV Community Brain Trust.....and wood.

Something like Sam did with his DIY tail lift project, but laid down over on its side. Absolutely if I can work up some plans and a prototype with the help of others, I'll host the parts list and plans here somewhere if nobody else wants to.




Something like this, drawn up on my iPad just now:



(Rope in red)

I’d like to start at the ailerons and move back and forth, then with a half turn of the crank be perfectly positioned to do the center of the wing, then with a half turn of the crank be in perfect position for the leading edge area. That sort of thing.

Maybe a little cup holder on the side for a spray bottle and rags...


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Old 08-15-2018, 12:53 PM
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Default Floor Creeper

I have to think one could have fun getting a modern car seat then using all the servo s and buttons to make a nice floor creeper?
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Old 08-15-2018, 01:44 PM
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A couple of Utah State students came up with one that reclines and is height adjustable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATxz0y7JVa8
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