The RIB bed Altair 3P or “RIB Seat” is fast becoming the most popular seating system for modern campervans. The contoured seating offered by these seats allow greater comfort while travelling.
The seats’ clever “flip over” design lets you quickly transform them into a bed in seconds. The rear cushion’s multiple positions ensure comfortable support whether you’re sitting up in bed with a morning cup of tea or enjoying a good book.
As a day van or part of a full conversion you can be confident that these seats will add versatility as well as value to your vehicle.
RIB seats can be delivered from £85 on a pallet to most parts of the UK.
The RIB bed has a big advantage over traditional “rock and roll” seats: it offers lots of storage space in the back. You can fold the rear cushion into a parcel shelf or swing it upright to load larger items, like a bike.
The RIB seats (Altair) are available in a variety of specifications and finishes, the most popular of which we keep in stock for 72-hour delivery.
If you are fitting a seat to one of these vehicles: T4, TVP range or similar, you will need a reduced height frame (310mm). This is because these vehicles have a smaller clearance between the seat and the wheel arch. However, the reduced height frame ensures that you still have enough headroom in the back to be comfortable.
Standard Height Frame (330mm) – Suitable for all T5 and T6 models. You can also use these with the Transit Custom but you must use a raiser frame of 25mm (Purchased Separately).
220mm Slider Frames: Whether you choose to have a sliding frame or a fixed frame is somewhat a personal choice. However, if you plan on having a Porta-Pottie housed under the seat frame, you must choose a fixed frame.
Dont forget to check out our full range of mattress toppers, fitting kits and other accessories.
*When fitting your RIB bed to a Transit Custom you will need to purchase the 25mm Raiser frame.
What are RIB beds?
RIB is a leading campervan bed brand in the campervan seating industry, owned by Scopema in France. Unlike typcial A frame style rock and roll beds the RIB bed can be flipped over with its simple lever and ratchet system to reveal the flat sleeping surface.
Do RIB beds have IsoFix?
Yes, all newly imported RIB beds now have IsoFix as standard, but it is always a good idea to check in case you are buying slightly older stock.
Are rock n roll beds legal in the UK?
Yes, rock n roll beds, like most camper van beds, at the very least should be MOT compliant but ideally you should be looking for a rock n roll bed that is M1 pull tested and comes with certification.
How comfortable are rock n roll beds?
Most rock n roll beds are designed as seats first meaning that high density foam is standard to ensure the seat keeps it shape. For some people the firmer cushioning inside might be firmer than you would like. You can buy mattress toppers to make these beds more comfortable.
How big is the RIB bed?
RIB beds can range from 600mm wide up to 1500mm in the UK. Standard sizes start at 1120mm. We can supply dimensional drawings if needed, please get in touch if this is the case.
How safe are RIB beds?
RIB beds, like most campervan seat/beds, are M1 tested to ensure they stay situated even in an accident. If the bed is not M1 tested, you should think twice before carrying passengers whilst driving.
What is a rock N roll bed?
Rock n roll bed is a term used to describe the more classic campervan seat/bed system. Generally, these seats have a “pull forward” mechanism to turn them into a bed. Over the years companies like Scopema have developed their campervan bed systems to be cleverer and more user friendly with their smart flip-over design. Sometimes you might find that the term “rock n roll” bed is used to describe any seat/bed fitted into a campervan, but beware that not all seat/bed systems are built equal.
Who makes RIB beds?
RIB beds are designed and manufactured in France by Scopema. Scopema have been making RIB beds for campervans since 1981 and export all over the world.
How do I know if my rock n roll bed is M1 tested?
If you are buying a campervan that has a rock n roll bed already fitted, then you are relying on the person selling you the vehicle to be able to provide all necessary certification. If this isn’t the case, then you can try to identify the brand or manufacturer of the bed and contact them directly for up-to-date certification.
What is the difference between M1 tested and MOT compliant.
Like a car MOT, when taking your campervan for its MOT all that will be checked is the seatbelts to ensure they work correctly and have no damage to them, they will not check the installation of your seat. Being M1 tested means that the seat has been sent to a test centre somewhere, been bolted to a floor jig and had up to 10 tonne of pull pressure applied to try and pull the seat away from the floor. If the seat and its installation survive the pull, then the seat and its installation has passed, and the seat is considered M1 pull tested and more importantly, safe.
What is the difference between a RIB bed and a Rock N Roll bed?
The RIB bed is a brand of quality, safe campervan seats. A rock n roll bed is a type of campervan seat that opens and closes in a particular manner. The RIB bed uses a clever flip-over hinge design making it easier to operate and importantly, ensures that you sleep on the reverse side and not the seating side.
How heavy is a RIB bed?
Weights range from 65kgs up to 125kg depending on the size of the seat.
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