keepitlow Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Was at an RV show in Pittsburgh. About 80% of the upholstered furniture and beds seemed uncomfortable. What is your experience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 First thing we did was pull our sofa out and put in 2 Lzyboy recliners!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance A Lott Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 They are cheep and need replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 I have a front living 42 feet fiver with two couches and two so called theater recliners the couches fold out to queen size beds and we like them but the recliners are to short for me. I am only 6 feet tall and about 200 lbs. I have to fold my legs to fit. We would think that a fiver that lists for $116,000 would have done a better job with the recliners? Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 100% of beds are horrible in my experience, and most other furniture varies from not good to horrible. We knew we'd be replacing the mattress on our new TT, so we didn't even unwrap the stock one. Sold it in the plastic for $50, and it was an easy sale so maybe I could have asked more. I don't haggle though, just list things at a good, firm price. This was a fantastic upgrade: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BW7H5ZW/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 We are also considering some memory foam upgrades for the dining/second bed area. It has zip cushions so it wouldn't be hard to do. 4 minutes ago, rm.w/aview said: it could be similar to comparing Tim Horton's Coffee to ground compost. The Canadian brigade should be along to politely explain how you are wrong. (I don't know, don't think I've had it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Ah, I see. I roast my own at home, so I'm familiar with the difference from ground compost served at most places. I feel like I need to try Tim Horton's, but fear the Canadian wrath if I end up not liking it. Anyone know a good source of replacement foam for furniture? Local sources seem very expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 We have added a memory foam pad to the mattress of most of the RVs that we have owned. We have replaced foam cushions in most of them with new ones made from upholstery foam because the RV industry builds a cheaply as possible. Most of the problem comes from the fact that most RV buyers choose the RV based more on cheap prices than on quality. The history of RV manufacturing is littered with skeletons of companies that tried to maintain quality and charge what that requires for the RVs that they built. Most of them fail from poor sales. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Yup, so many posts here start off with "how much can I get the price down" instead of talking about details. I'm not sure that I regret buying new, but I was aware that I'd be going in dealing with a bunch of issues out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, Carlos said: I was aware that I'd be going in dealing with a bunch of issues out of the box. Did you ever buy a new house? It really isn't that much different And if you buy from Marathon or Newell, you probably won't have that problem with a new RV. 😊 Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Neither of those make anything that I was looking for however (small TT). Never bought a new house, but did buy a five year old that had a glaring stucco defect. That was a result of being built in the housing boom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) I have owned several fivers and the first thing we did was get our own leather incliners and now Gel foam medium memory mattresses. Toppers are just not the same. We have gotten our RV Queen for our last Sunnybrook which suited us fine. Gel on a top layer of at least 2" sleeps cooler. We had to live in our Sunnybrook for a year while the new house was being done. We bought an 8" short queen mattress thinking it would be less comfortable than our 12" memory foam mattress in the house. Not so, it was great. Memory foam mattresses are made for placement on a hard surface like the plywood in an RV bed foundation. We've tried toppers and they are just not the same thing. And since we bought for ~ $200-$250 on Amazon we always sold them for the same and the local folks thought they were great second hand. Here is an example: https://www.amazon.com/LUCID-Inch-Memory-Foam-Mattress/dp/B00474X5DO/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1548193345&sr=1-5&keywords=gel%2Bmemory%2Bfoam%2Bmattress%2Bqueen&th=1 Now look at the sies and you will see the "short" Queen which is 75"X60"X10", a regular queen is 80"X60"X10". Many RVs have a short queen so measure yours. We have bought the last four mattresses from Amazon and the value is awesome. Just be prepared to roll it out and sleep in another bed for at least 48 hours to let it expand properly. We don't like cloth recliners and buy leather from a regular furniture store paying attention to the footprint of the old ones. We buy incliners because they don't require more room behind them than a non-recliner. Looking at the ratings and reviews the Lucid advertised in the link above would be one I would pick today. We just bought a king size memory foam bed and all my lower back pain on waking in bed is gone. For our tiny Scamp we bought a king size topper to go over the rear sofa cushions and it just fit! The back raises to make two bunk beds that would fit an adult. But we don't travel with kids and never traveled with company. So when I put the back up with the steel supports provided and used all the cushions displaced to extend the queen pads that are stock, we ended up with this, a four inch gel cooling topper over the four inches of firm cushions that were stock. Using the stock cushions you sleep sideways from the camper's side to side, i am 6feet and it was OK but I couldn't stretch. With the King pad we sleep long ways. Before we decided to move to Colorado we planned to use it a lot and have not used it once in the year we have owned it. Maybe we'll just get a Van camper class B or some such. Edited January 23, 2019 by RV_ Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 rv furniture is junk. if you can best to just drive off the lot and junk it all, then replace with quality recliners, sofas, beds, etc. maybe the dealer would buy from you for a very low price, to repair another unit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Please keep in mind that Tim Horton's is now owned by the owners of Burger King, a US company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Huh????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 X2???? Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 My wife likes "her" OEM theater seats, so we left them in the rig. I hated the sofa-bed, so it's in storage and my Ekornes Stressless recliner is in that space. The mattress was replaced with a good "residential" foam mattress early on. Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Original mattress was thin junk from the Colorado Mattress Co. Replaced it with a regular mattress from a mattress store. It was fine for a few years, but I wanted a king bed in the RV since we have a king in the S&B. I'm VERY happy with the Purple mattress I bought for the RV. Not cheap, but sleep is GREAT, now that I'm used to it. If you KNOW what bed you have in you S&B and you are happy with it, consider buying one for your RV. That should mean no adjustment period that sometimes happens when sleeping on a new mattress. Only complaint about the original recliners is my foot/recliner lever doesn't always work. When the time comes, it will be replaced with a Lazy Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted January 24, 2019 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 We replaced the original mattress with a Serta that was designed for RV's and didn't need an extra foundation. It's aged a bit so recently we added a pretty high quality latex topper. There are lots of reasons why we chose latex over memory foam which is more common and less expensive. Suffice it to say we were thrilled with the purchase. Here's a link: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EK0E3X6/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryneal Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Added a topper on the mattress. Removed the couch and recliners and sold on Craigslist. Replaced with a nice quality residential sofa and Euro recliners. Quote Jerry and Joan 2014 Ford F350 with 6.7 turbo, TrailerSaver 2014 40' Heartland Gateway Fifth wheel iLoveRVlife.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Sleep Number makes an RV King size bed. I had a Sleep Number in the S&B, figured I would have one in the RV. I bought one direct from Sleep Number for the old RV, it is offered as an upgrade in new DRV's. Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_T Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Shortly after taking delivery of our latest 5th wheel we gave away the theater recliners and bought a pair of Lazy Boy recliners. We kept the sleeper sofa as we rarely use it and it give us an extra bed if necessary. We also replaced the mattress with a Sleep Number RV Mattress. We haven’t made any other furniture changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 When I order my latest FW, the salesman recommended trying the OEM vs Amish built furniture. Very quickly the RV was ordered without the sofa and recliners. The mattress was replaced with the Spring Aire taken from my trade. We are very happy with the result. Clay 2016 DRV MS 38PS3 Quote Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Yes; we are quite happy with our furniture. Mattress is a Serta double-sided pillow-top, the only down-side is it is quite heavy to flip; well, it suppose once in 19 years is not excessive effort.☺️ Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilmore67 Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 Hell no new owner and new full timer im a talk big man the bed a thin brick the live seat thing isn’t much better lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted November 8, 2021 Report Share Posted November 8, 2021 Seems nearly all of the manufacturers are going cheap on the furniture and mattresses. If you high end and custom, you can spec the furniture or even get one with all of the furniture to be deleted. I know of several folks that made a trip to Indiana and picked up better furniture there. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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