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02-03-2013, 04:49 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 16
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Pull out couch/air mattress- hate it!
Just took delivery on a 2013 Rockwood fifth wheel ultralight with Diamond package. Absolutely beautiful, but what's with the air mattress in the pull out couch? Not only does it add multiple steps to the process, but its uncomfortable and I'm sure just a matter of time before it leaks. Does anyone know is Forest River will provide a new couch with the more traditional "jack knife" design? I'd even be willing to buy it, and I'm sure installation is easy. Any other alternatives? Thanks!
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02-03-2013, 04:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 199
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The new "destination" sofa is an option on many THOR products, it's a great sofa and sleeper, went to look at a Crossroads and it was an option. It will fit any RV as a complete swap:
The Destination Tri-Fold Sleeper
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02-03-2013, 05:08 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Oregon City, OR
Posts: 40
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Interesting, no wonder the manufacturers have so much trouble keeping up with what people want. We just took delivery of a Wildcat Maxx, it came with the new fold-out sofa that uses the sofa pads as the bed, hard and uncomfortable. When we purchased the sofa was the foldout with the storage drawer and air mattress. We think it's a better deal in all ways. To each their own, but has to be hard to keep everybody happy.
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02-03-2013, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Western Connecticut
Posts: 1,587
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My "Bed -In-A-Bag" mattress is really comfy compared to our old jack knife in the TT. The material is pretty thick, so unless our dumb s**t cat decides to play footsie on it, the air mattress should last for quite some time. To each his own.
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02-03-2013, 06:08 PM
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Owner/Operator
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
Posts: 671
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I could find no price or place to purchase the Destination Tri-Fold Sleeper. Information on the Lippert Site, but no price or place to purchase. And Lippert's major retail outlet (Mobile Outfitters) does not list any furniture.
RodeoGeorge
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02-05-2013, 08:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Chenango County NY
Posts: 172
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Air Mattress
I have a 2012 3001W and the first time I blew up the mattress it had a leak. The factory and dealer solution was for ME to patch it with the kit. The other recommendation was not to fold it into the bed but to store it in the bottom drawer. Brand new unit should have been replaced with a new one I am not happy with the solutions from the dealer or factory. The mattress was patched and I have not used it since.  Frank
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02-05-2013, 09:44 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South West PA
Posts: 3,012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eaglelover
I have a 2012 3001W and the first time I blew up the mattress it had a leak. The factory and dealer solution was for ME to patch it with the kit. The other recommendation was not to fold it into the bed but to store it in the bottom drawer. Brand new unit should have been replaced with a new one I am not happy with the solutions from the dealer or factory. The mattress was patched and I have not used it since. Frank |
Well, I guess your going to have to be the bad guy and DEMAND a new air mattress. Don't take no for an answer, after all your bought a new coach. 
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02-05-2013, 01:14 PM
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Now a "Top Member"
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Roman Forest, TX
Posts: 4,348
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We never used the fold out portion of our fold out sofa. It was just too much work. We ended up taking the sofa out of the trailer, and I now have a reclining chair there (La-Z-Boy). Much better than the sofa. We do keep teh air mattress in the trailer, and use it for grandkids and/or other visitors. It just goes on the floor now. Used it a few times like that so far and it works great for us.
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02-05-2013, 03:45 PM
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daydreaming about camping
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: KC area
Posts: 1,404
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mwebber78
The new "destination" sofa is an option on many THOR products, it's a great sofa and sleeper, went to look at a Crossroads and it was an option. It will fit any RV as a complete swap:
The Destination Tri-Fold Sleeper |
This what our new Coachmen TT came with. We like it quite a bit. I was expecting the air mattress. I think the air mattress is a tremendous step up in comfort over the old jacknife sofa.
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02-05-2013, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 744
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What jeeplj8 said.....
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02-25-2013, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: The land of pleasant living
Posts: 186
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eaglelover
I have a 2012 3001W and the first time I blew up the mattress it had a leak. The factory and dealer solution was for ME to patch it with the kit. The other recommendation was not to fold it into the bed but to store it in the bottom drawer. Brand new unit should have been replaced with a new one I am not happy with the solutions from the dealer or factory. The mattress was patched and I have not used it since. Frank |
Had the same problem with my brand new air mattress. The Mfg wanted the old one back before replacing. No biggie other than the dealer gave me the run around and said they ordered it twice before telling me this. I contacted the Mfg directly and they took care of me and replaced it with a brand new mattress. I would suggest calling them. I am at work and don't have the info for the Mfg but inbox me and I will give it to you.
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02-25-2013, 09:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 16
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this provides me with a great start - thanks!
Quote:
Originally Posted by mwebber78
The new "destination" sofa is an option on many THOR products, it's a great sofa and sleeper, went to look at a Crossroads and it was an option. It will fit any RV as a complete swap:
The Destination Tri-Fold Sleeper |
This is a great catalog, with several options, thanks. Albany RV is assisting as well...
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03-03-2013, 04:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eaglelover
I have a 2012 3001W and the first time I blew up the mattress it had a leak. The factory and dealer solution was for ME to patch it with the kit. The other recommendation was not to fold it into the bed but to store it in the bottom drawer. Brand new unit should have been replaced with a new one I am not happy with the solutions from the dealer or factory. The mattress was patched and I have not used it since. Frank |
Thinking I'd blast this all over their websites with their paperwork until they decide maybe you're right. Attach it to their facebook and websites at every opportunity. The wheel that squeaks gets the grease ~ oh, by the way, you're right.
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03-04-2013, 02:19 PM
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Wanna Be Camper
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Posts: 2,420
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We love our airbed. It got a leak just after warranty expired and our service manager just said well sales made enough off you when you bought your trailer so I guess they will buy you a new mattress and they did no questions asked. Our old trailer had a jack knife sofa and I hated it but again to each their own. Good luck in your search for what will work for you.
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03-04-2013, 09:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Southern Ontario Canada
Posts: 273
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For those who feel the bed as uncomfortable: try a foam topper ~$20-25.
Just an idea. Incredible difference.
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03-05-2013, 09:21 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Florida raised Now in Georgia
Posts: 64
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Were interested in that sofa bed??? Did you find any info on it? (the destination tri fold)
thanks
R&S
Georgetown 350 (2010)
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03-11-2013, 09:16 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 60
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We bought a 2" memory foam mattress topper (not an eggshell topper) and use it on top of the air mattress. It helps, is fairly inexpensive and stores right inside the sofa.
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03-20-2013, 03:10 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Florida raised Now in Georgia
Posts: 64
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tri fold destination couch
I know myself and others were trying to get info on this sofa couch (bed) well it is now a new item at camping world (online only) I just ordered one to replace my pull out air mattress sofa (which I hate also) It takes about 4-6 weeks and I'll let you all know how it goes. Now we never have to inflate/deflate our sofa bed!!
by the way if anyone lives in South Florida and wants my old couch (brand new 2010) I'll give it away dirt cheap, it's in perfect conditon 68"" light creme color.
R & S
Georgetown 350
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03-20-2013, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 515
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I have not seen or owned an air mattress that has lasted over one year. So plan on replacing it every year or so . Just the nature of air mattresses.
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03-20-2013, 04:38 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Florida raised Now in Georgia
Posts: 64
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no air matress
crusader
this bed does not have a air mattress, look up the info on the bed the couch incorparates into the mattress very easy and convient
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