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bruce91748 · 01-31-2021, 07:47 PM

My perfect RV would be an Entegra 24B but instead of the foldup bed, give me a Murphy bed on the new 2021 E450 chassis w/ various smart driving aids like adaptive cruise, emergency braking, etc. With Murphy beds being readily available in many RV's, why would RV manufacturers still use foldup beds anymore except to save on cost??? Give me 2 more belts on the Murphy sofa for a total of 7 belt positions on an RV that can tow a lot and carry a lot which still under 27'. Entegra once you do that, PLEASE TAKE MY MONEY....

tizeye · 02-01-2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bruce91748

My perfect RV would be an Entegra 24B but instead of the foldup bed, give me a Murphy bed on the new 2021 E450 chassis w/ various smart driving aids like adaptive cruise, emergency braking, etc. With Murphy beds being readily available in many RV's, why would RV manufacturers still use foldup beds anymore except to save on cost??? Give me 2 more belts on the Murphy sofa for a total of 7 belt positions on an RV that can tow a lot and carry a lot which still under 27'. Entegra once you do that, PLEASE TAKE MY MONEY....

Several issues here. They are slowly transitioning to include a murphy bed model on the Ford E chassis and there are at least 4 models.
1. Entegra Odyssey 26M. Unfortunately, the 26 is misleading as over 28 feet, but also has the largest shower.
2. Thor Quantum 26M at 26'4", still on E450
4 Thor Four Winds/Chateu twins 25M 25'6" but drops to E350 chassis

HOWEVER:
No murphy bed floorplan on any chassis has seatbelts on the sofa. It may be an anchor point issue on the chassis design, but more likely, the risk of the bed falling in an accident. The other issue is what the Dept of Transportation approved the floorplan for. On the yellow OCCC sticker there is another line - # of seatbelts = X which is the approved number. Deviating from that could put yourself at risk in an accident as you technically overload occupants from the approved level. It is also very rare to find any Class C with 7 seatbelts, perhaps 6 on opposing dinette/sofa.

Capt Steve · 02-01-2021, 09:03 PM

The one that works best for you and is paid for.

jackreno · 02-02-2021, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tizeye

Several issues here. They are slowly transitioning to include a murphy bed model on the Ford E chassis and there are at least 4 models.
1. Entegra Odyssey 26M. Unfortunately, the 26 is misleading as over 28 feet, but also has the largest shower.
2. Thor Quantum 26M at 26'4", still on E450
4 Thor Four Winds/Chateu twins 25M 25'6" but drops to E350 chassis

HOWEVER:
No murphy bed floorplan on any chassis has seatbelts on the sofa. It may be an anchor point issue on the chassis design, but more likely, the risk of the bed falling in an accident. The other issue is what the Dept of Transportation approved the floorplan for. On the yellow OCCC sticker there is another line - # of seatbelts = X which is the approved number. Deviating from that could put yourself at risk in an accident as you technically overload occupants from the approved level. It is also very rare to find any Class C with 7 seatbelts, perhaps 6 on opposing dinette/sofa.

Well let me add something here :

I have a new 2021 Gulfstream BT Cruiser 5240 with a queen size Murphy bed and the electric fold down sofa does have 2 seat belts..

Its 25 foot long on the E-350 chassis 7.3L V-8.

https://youtu.be/kaRsSLUqQD8