We've decided to get rid of the 6' couch that has a queen size mattress when it folds out. We rarely use it and once slept on it when we had visitors (last time for that ****). We purchased a queen size blow up mattress in case we need extra sleeping space. The couch is like new (2015-same as our Silverback). Since we use our 5th wheel quite a bit and live in it in FL for the winter we'd prefer to toss in a card table and a couple of chairs for use when using a laptop or working for days on a puzzle. Now the problem appears to be how to get the darn thing out of the door of the 5th wheel. I measured the door(27 3/4") and the couch (6' long, 35" from feet to top of back - might be able to remove feet for 3" less), about 36" depth. I'm give it away free, but will stipulate that the lucky folks have to remove it themselves as I can't lift heavy objects. I checked and it doesn't appear to have a removable back portion or any other part to reduce the size. Plus it's a tight turn out the door due to our kitchen counter across from the exit door. Has anyone else removed their couch and how did you do it?

As a kid, I moved furniture for my mom's reupholstery business. We were usually about to twist and turn the couches to get them through small spaces.Unfortunately in my camper, we had to disassemble a couch to get it out of the door.

There are a couple of options to try:tie the sofa sleeper closed so it doesn't come open accidentally. Set the sofa up on the end and slide it on a moving pad to the door. You'll need to turn it so the seat part goes out the door first and then twist it to get the back part out of the door.Another option if you have a large enough window is to remove the window and take the sofa out through the window opening.

Defenestration may be your only option that or a sawzall

Parrothead Mike wrote:We've decided to get rid of the 6' couch that has a queen size mattress when it folds out. We rarely use it and once slept on it when we had visitors (last time for that ****). We purchased a queen size blow up mattress in case we need extra sleeping space. The couch is like new (2015-same as our Silverback). Since we use our 5th wheel quite a bit and live in it in FL for the winter we'd prefer to toss in a card table and a couple of chairs for use when using a laptop or working for days on a puzzle. Now the problem appears to be how to get the darn thing out of the door of the 5th wheel. I measured the door(27 3/4") and the couch (6' long, 35" from feet to top of back - might be able to remove feet for 3" less), about 36" depth. I'm give it away free, but will stipulate that the lucky folks have to remove it themselves as I can't lift heavy objects. I checked and it doesn't appear to have a removable back portion or any other part to reduce the size. Plus it's a tight turn out the door due to our kitchen counter across from the exit door. Has anyone else removed their couch and how did you do it?Sawsall will reduce it to a few manageable pieces :S Unless you want to use the couch somewhere else.

"Defenestration?" Hopefully an OPEN window.

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17 Replies

robatthelake
Explorer
Sep 12, 2019
Most everything that is inside an RV can fit through the doorway! It’s really just a matter of solving the puzzle!

And Yes some stuff does come apart and bolt back together!
ajriding
Explorer II
Sep 10, 2019
+1 for thru the window opening.

The other guy told you how to take out window and replace it. Though, NEVER NEVER use silicone on windows or doors or anywhere that is seen. Silicone seals great, but is very very very difficult to remove and will make a permanent mess.

I had to remove a window to get my fridge out. You will have a nice sealed window and not worry about leaks for many years after.

Since u cant lift, then you should be able to remove window fairly quick, within 2 hrs if move slow. So time it so your "buyers" arrive then.
You will need help getting window out and back on if you cant lift.

A long ladder will help. Lay it up to the window to make a long ramp so you (they) can lay the junk on the ladder and just slide it past the window frame. I would not trust a buyer to take great caution to not hit the wall with the junk which might damage it greatly. The ladder gives them something to put it on and slide out without risk to the wall.

Since you will give it away, I would go the route of a sawzall and risk nothing, do no window work and you make the same amount in the end…. You may still give it away as there are people glad to weld it back together.
gmckenzie
Explorer
Sep 09, 2019
imgoin4it wrote:
I dismantled or unassembled ours and once out of coach I re-assembled it and sold it.

I'd be surprised if it doesn't come apart. I got rid of mine and replaced it with a recliner love seat. Took about 30 minutes to take it apart, put it in the back of the truck, put the new one in and assemble it.

I could have sawzalled mine, but it came apart real easy. I took mine to the dump. Hated the thing from new so it was cathartic to toss it out.
happy2rv
Explorer
Sep 07, 2019
agesilaus wrote:
Defenestration

I learn so much here. New vocabulary word for the day :)
METZCOOL
Explorer
Aug 31, 2019
PM sent
Parrothead_Mike
Explorer
Aug 31, 2019
DFord wrote:
If all else fails, you can remove a window easy enough. Just take out the screws around the inside edge. The inside trim comes right off. You'll need to use a putty knife under the outside frame to loosen it but be careful as it starts to loosen and be ready to grab it.

Put it back with a bead of butyl caulk and you'll never need to worry about it leaking. Run a bead of silicone around the frame for appearances only.

OP here: Yeah, I've replaced a window in my Silverback before and it still doesn't leak.

Thank you all for your suggestions. I will likely have to disassemble it in some way, possible the Sawzall. In an older Cardinal 5th wheel we had I disassembled an attached jack knife sofa and put in 2 La-Z-Boys. The couch I want to remove now is nice and like new, but if in the end I want it out, the means by which to do it will depend upon how bad I want it out. :) Thanks again!
DFord
Explorer
Aug 31, 2019
If all else fails, you can remove a window easy enough. Just take out the screws around the inside edge. The inside trim comes right off. You'll need to use a putty knife under the outside frame to loosen it but be careful as it starts to loosen and be ready to grab it.

Put it back with a bead of butyl caulk and you'll never need to worry about it leaking. Run a bead of silicone around the frame for appearances only.
imgoin4it
Explorer
Aug 30, 2019
I dismantled or unassembled ours and once out of coach I re-assembled it and sold it.
agesilaus
Explorer III
Aug 30, 2019
whiteeye42 wrote:
my sofa sleeper comes apart
Yeah that's what the sawsall does....heh
Tyler0215
Explorer
Aug 30, 2019
Since it's a hide-a-bed, you van dis-assemble it easily.