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SteveCal · 05-06-2012, 12:34 AM

We're taking Granny (Mom. 87 and looking for a rich boyfriend) on a trip in the MH. Or "Wheel Palace" as she calls it. Granny will occupy the bedroom. We will sleep on the fold out sofa/bed. Or so we thought. I pulled that thing out and we laid on it. First of all, with our head toward the sofa we laying downhill. So, turned around with feet toward sofa. Now I have a bar right under my ribs. Dayem. Did we actually pay for this thing? We've decided to put the sofa/bed mattress on the floor at bedtime for this trip.

Anyone have this experience with your Sofa/bed? Is there a comfortable sofa/bed on the market that won't break the bank?

Chezhead · 05-06-2012, 04:41 AM

Replace your mattress with an Air Dream mattress designed for sofa beds. Air Dream Mattress - Sofa Sleeper Replacement Mattress

We love ours.

SteveCal · 05-06-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chezhead

Replace your mattress with an Air Dream mattress designed for sofa beds. Air Dream Mattress - Sofa Sleeper Replacement Mattress

We love ours.

Now that looks like what we need. Thank you.

Full.Monte · 05-06-2012, 08:53 AM

The back-breaking bar in a sleeper sofa is a common problem. Maybe it's designed to keep house guests from staying too long.

If you are going to replace it, you don't need to buy an RV-specific one. Look at furniture stores and try them out for comfort before buying. And you need a way to tie it down to the floor so it doesn't visit you in the driver's seat when you put on the brakes.

Have you tried putting a couple pieces of plywood under the mattress after unfolding it? If you can hide them inside the sofabed or under it when not in use, that can sometimes work.

W4MBG · 05-08-2012, 07:28 PM

or a memory foam topper? we needed one on the full-size bed in the back. the factory mattress was awful! now its great!

GoodTimes · 05-08-2012, 09:58 PM

Good Luck finding that rich boyfriend - that could solve ALL KINDS of problems!

howdja · 05-09-2012, 07:48 AM

As was previously suggested, a couple of pieces of plywood placed between the mattress and the frame solved the problem for me. I like a firm mattress though, and this might not work or those who like a softer mattress. I store the plywood panels under the sofa cushions when the bed is folded up. This adds support to a soft and sagging sofa seat, and makes it much more comfortable to sit on.

SteveCal · 05-09-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GoodTimes

Good Luck finding that rich boyfriend - that could solve ALL KINDS of problems!

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Kayjulia · 05-12-2012, 08:42 PM

As far as I know there isn't an OEM sofa bed for an RV worth a damn

. The memory foam sounds interesting let us know if it works out. I would like to throw mine out the door except it is so awkward and heavy.

SteveCal · 05-12-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GoodTimes

Good Luck finding that rich boyfriend - that could solve ALL KINDS of problems!

You mean the rich boyfriend for Granny.

Sorry.

Thought you meant for me.

That would just tick Mrs. Whats Her Name to no end.

toadog · 05-12-2012, 10:15 PM

Took are first trip with father in law for 12 days, and we slept on the couch with are 2 dogs. My DW got a 4" memory foam that we used on top. All I had to do was put my feet on a chair , worked well.