Pardon my ignorance

The jack knife sofa in my trailer has comfortable cushions but if you're more than 5'8" or so you will be curling up to sleep. The same is true of the dinette that turns into a bed.

The backs on recliners and sofas can often be easily taken off to make getting out easier. Not sure on a jack-knife. I've read of folks removing large window to get stuff in/out.

powderman426 wrote:
Thats why mine became a wall hugger recliner. The air mattress is way more comfortable.

I have thought seriously about replacing the sofa we have with a double reclining sofa. Now that I have discovered the "short" bed that makes it seem more appealing to get the recliner type. Is there any problem with getting sofas in and out of the RV with such a small door?

Thats why mine became a wall hugger recliner. The air mattress is way more comfortable.

My guess is they've become common in RVs because they do not take as much "east-west" room as a regular fold out sleeper sofa. Before RVs had slides and extra aisle space, most would not have had room for a traditional sleeper sofa. They are also lighter and can provide some storage space underneath.

The one in our MH does not have arms but is between backside of dinette and slide wall. When we open it up, I can lay on it and let me feet overhang past the slide wall to stretch out. My kids (who are really 20 & 22 year old young adults now) don't mind sleeping on it. DS says it is more comfortable than the overcab bunk.

Yes, 'jack-knife' sofas are very common. Some of the newer models have an air bed under the seating area. Less weight and expense. Also be aware, that many RV queen beds are shorter than a real queen bed-about 6 inches shorter. Important to know if you are tall, and when buying sheets.

hotbyte wrote:
Reading your post, I'd say you have overcome any ignorance of a jack knife sofa you may have had :) Everything you said seemed correct...they are typically short and not so comfortable. As kalynzoo pointed out, good kid beds.

Yes, when I found out about the sofa I did a little research and tried to educate myself. My main question is whether this is common in Class C's.

Actually when I lie down on it, it is more comfortable than many full size "sofa beds" that I have seen. Mainly because you are lying on thick sofa cushions instead of a thin flimsy "mattress" about 2 inches thick. However, it is not nearly long enough for a grown man to sleep comfortably. I agree that a sleeping bag or air mattress would probably be better if we ever needed the extra room.

Reading your post, I'd say you have overcome any ignorance of a jack knife sofa you may have had :) Everything you said seemed correct...they are typically short and not so comfortable. As kalynzoo pointed out, good kid beds.

Does size really matter?:B In my mind, since the sofa beds are so very uncomfortable, regardless of the model or configuration, nothing really matters. If you could stretch out you would find the folds, the support bars, the separations all in the wrong place. It is a great bed for the little kids or grandkids, or for that guest you don't really want to travel with. A sleeping bag on the floor is a better bet.
JMHO