Replacing the couch

I'm assuming it's a jack knife sofa. I'd start by taking measurements and a Google search for "RV sofa". We were going to replace our, but ended up building a new wood base and getting a slip cover.

Timhesaz wrote:
My couch is in Serious need of replacement. Are there any information resources on building, or replacing the couch in a fleetwood trailer? I'd Really like something nicer, and a Lot More Sturdy than the fold out my trailer has now, but definitely have a tight budget to work with. Thanks for any help. Tim

I got tired of my old dinette and couch, so I ripped them out, redid the floor and framed out a wider and longer lounge that now stretches 10' long by approx 36" deep. I found some rather inexpensive foam at Fred Myer's(camping mats 4" thick) and added some memory foam to the top of that. I'm very happy with the outcome...I'd post pictures but I'm not computer savvy enough! :-) Total cost with plywood, framing, foam, fabric etc etc..about 250.00.

If you don't want the fold out functions any more you can replace it with any couch that will fit. We replaced ours with a home furniture store piece, and it looks great. Measure carefully though to make sure it'll fir through the door.

Depends on what you have.
With those short kids-size sofas that they install sometimes as a coach - 60" long - can be a problem to find a cheap replacement.

I have one, and dreading the day I'll need to replace it. Quality is terrible, thin foam and flimsy framework.

Btw, dismantled one of dinette benches and replaced with a decent chair. Needed a space to install a propane heater on the wall. Turned out to be a blessing - the dinette bench was a torture device, difficult to sit or to get in and out. The chair is saving space and is really comfortable. When I removed it, I found that wooden frame was already cracking and falling apart after just one season. Was not worth keeping, threw it to garbage.

sch911 wrote:
If you don't want the fold out functions any more you can replace it with any couch that will fit. We replaced ours with a home furniture store piece, and it looks great. Measure carefully though to make sure it'll fir through the door.

2x! Exactly:

Before and after photos: (I love to show this off! This was the best change we could have made!) Couch purchased from Value City Furniture, Indianapolis, IN. It's a recliner too! I measured VERY VERY carefully to make sure it would go in the door. The back are removable.

This is the same type setup I have. It has ductwork, waterlines, etc underneath, or I'd just replace it with a normal loveseat. I could buy a replacement, but imho would face the same problem down the road. I don't need or want the fold down funtion. Reminds me of a cheap Walmart futon. I was considering building a seat like the old box window seats. I've seen pictures of it done, but never any How To plans or pictures.

BTW, the pics are Great! these trailers have so much potential (but sometimes budgets don't match haha).
If I didn't have all the ducting etc I'd just go look at a Lazyboy store.

Is there anything available that will fit when the furnace is under the jackknife couch?

12thgenusa wrote:
Is there anything available that will fit when the furnace is under the jackknife couch?

Seems to be my situation, 61-62" length. Don't know if they exist in after-market, and if you put a fixed non-folding top like loveseat, you won't be able to access the storage underneath and will have to make some drawer there. Furnace doesn't need any access until it stops working. I tried to find a slip cover, there were some for loveseat of "close" size but not exactly 62". Weird size.

We just ordered a 60" wide loveseat recliner to replace our couch /pull out bed. The loveseat has remove able backs. $500 with tax - will be here in Feb.