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ssignor · 02-19-2022, 05:24 PM

We have the Flexsteel recliners and carpeting that need to be replaced. Is going to Nappanee the best idea?

Nellybelle · 02-19-2022, 05:35 PM

You may want to look in Elkhart also for someone who supports the RV industries.

UMXHAULER · 02-19-2022, 05:42 PM

I spoke with a couple while at the Quartzsite rally who had a bunch of remodeling type stuff done in Elkhart or maybe even Nappanee on their 2010 Mountain Aire and they said the work was great and less expensive than Newmar. I am sure someone on this forum can provide you with some specific names for that sort of thing. If you want a name and location send me a PM and I will contact them to get that information for you. Finally, you would probably have more luck recovering your furniture today than buying new because of the lack of inventory for those items.

ssignor · 02-19-2022, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by UMXHAULER

I spoke with a couple while at the Quartzsite rally who had a bunch of remodeling type stuff done in Elkhart or maybe even Nappanee on their 2010 Mountain Aire and they said the work was great and less expensive than Newmar. I am sure someone on this forum can provide you with some specific names for that sort of thing. If you want a name and location send me a PM and I will contact them to get that information for you. Finally, you would probably have more luck recovering your furniture today than buying new because of the lack of inventory for those items.

It is not just reupholstering the recliners, they are uncomfortable and need to be replaced.

MRUSA14 · 02-19-2022, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ssignor

We have the Flexsteel recliners and carpeting that need to be replaced. Is going to Nappanee the best idea?

If you happen to be in or near Florida, I highly recommend Custom Coach in Ormond Beach. They are expert at this and do a great job.

GW4607 · 02-19-2022, 07:09 PM

Not sure what part of the country you are in, but if close to Red Bay AL they have many private contractors that re-work coaches. I know Red Bay is a “Tiffin” town but have seen many Newmar coaches there.

GUS2000 · 02-20-2022, 05:26 AM

Might have to check into Red Bay for getting our couch removed and recliners put in... one thing is that for getting matching cabinets such as the table that goes between the recliners, we will probably have to go direct to Newmar to get that built so it matches...

PanJH · 02-20-2022, 05:50 AM

We are in the process of having the carpet replaced and furniture reupholstered. We are replacing the sofa behind the drivers seat with theater seats from Bradd & Hall and have purchased replacement covers from Lisa Bauer ( used to work for Flexsteel and acquired the patterns for the furniture). I removed the old sofa and Bradd & Hall ship me the theater seats. I'm having Wade RV replace the carpet on the slide outs and install the covers. I'll install the theater seats. I've had Wade do work in the past and the results were great. Hopefully it'll be done shortly and I'll post some pics.

aswift007 · 02-21-2022, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by PanJH

We are in the process of having the carpet replaced and furniture reupholstered. We are replacing the sofa behind the drivers seat with theater seats from Bradd & Hall and have purchased replacement covers from Lisa Bauer ( used to work for Flexsteel and acquired the patterns for the furniture). I removed the old sofa and Bradd & Hall ship me the theater seats. I'm having Wade RV replace the carpet on the slide outs and install the covers. I'll install the theater seats. I've had Wade do work in the past and the results were great. Hopefully it'll be done shortly and I'll post some pics.

Is there any chance I can get contact info for Lisa Bauer? All of my 2013 Mountain Aire chairs and sofas are flaking apart, rapidly. Newmar has told me that I am on my own (nice customer service) even though they acknowledge the defect and provided assistance, for others, in the past. If Lisa has patterns for my coach it would, hopefully, save a ton of $$$ and headaches. In advance, thanks.

joelminer · 02-22-2022, 09:33 AM

We had all of our Flexsteel furniture recovered last year at a shop in Orange County. If you simply replace the fabric, they can use your existing material as patterns. Our old fabric was not in bad shape, but we did not like the texture or color. We simply upgraded to the original ultrafabric ultraleather which was readily available in many colors. We also replaced some of the foam cushions. We are extremely happy with the results. It was not cheap, but at least we did not have to worry about size and weight changes that might not work in the coach without other modifications.

JFXG · 02-23-2022, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ssignor

It is not just reupholstering the recliners, they are uncomfortable and need to be replaced.

Quality is quality no matter where you find it. Specialty brands are often substantially more expensive for no substantive reason.
When we bought our 02 Dutch in ‘12, previous owner had recently purchased a pair of Lambright RV specialty recliners. We did not find them comfortable at all. Sold them and headed direct Lazy Boy. Extremely comfortable and commodious chairs that are still serving well ten years later.

wracinti · 02-24-2022, 05:17 AM

Steve, have you considered Lazyboy recliners for your chairs? We put two in our coach and absolutely love them!

PanJH · 02-24-2022, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by aswift007

Is there any chance I can get contact info for Lisa Bauer? All of my 2013 Mountain Aire chairs and sofas are flaking apart, rapidly. Newmar has told me that I am on my own (nice customer service) even though they acknowledge the defect and provided assistance, for others, in the past. If Lisa has patterns for my coach it would, hopefully, save a ton of $$$ and headaches. In advance, thanks.

Here you go.... You will need to find the tags and get the info off each of the items you want covers for. I found them pretty easily... opened up the sofas and there they were. The captain and copilot chairs were underneath. He dinette had the tags on the drawers. Ours is 2013 also and she had everything . It did take a few months as it seems everyone is having the peeling issue.

bauerrvupholstery@gmail.com

Lisa Bauer

Bauer RV Upholstery LLC

563-542-4902