We are interested in replacing a short couch in the slide of our new Thor Axis. Appears there are not tanks, etc underneath. We prefer a reclining love seat to the existing sofa bed. I understand that sometimes the slide is above the floor of the coach, creating a configuration matching issue. Questions:1. Will changing the furniture affect the warranty on the slide? We have a 7 yr warranty.2. Is there a 'certified' installer that would guard the warranty?3. Does the replacement have to be RV furniture?4. Can I just use Lazy Boy?5. Some of the reclining love seats we have seen are not comfortable, yet places like camping world who 'special order' say you bought it, you got it. Recommendations for an installer or show room in southern California?6. Should we ask Thor for recommendations?

If the new furniture is notably heavier than the old, it might be an opening for a 3rd party insurer to deny a claim if the slide mechanism fails.bumpy

In many motor homes.. The couch just sits there, Same as in your living room.In some "L" brackets hold it to the floor.Should not affect warranty.. Just do not mention you changed it if you have to file a claim.

wa8yxm wrote:In many motor homes.. The couch just sits there, Same as in your living room.In some "L" brackets hold it to the floor.Should not affect warranty.. Just do not mention you changed it if you have to file a claim.Don't ask,Don't tell.bumpy

As long as not heavier, and you do not do something during install to cause damage, should be no problem.I took out a couch and bed, and put in a couple chairs. More room, lighter. Six screws taken out is all. Saved the couch to reinstall for new buyer. We did not need the bed space, chairs easier for us to sit on.

Nobody has or offers a 7 year warranty. You may have a ESC (Extended Service Contract), but that is not a warranty. I have never seen a OEM have any problem with what customers installed or modified in a slide room( I have over 35 years in the RV service business). Doug

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AllegroD
Nomad
Apr 23, 2014
What is the don't ask and don't tell. No need for that.

As others have said, unless you add weight to the slide, there is no problem, even with warranty or insurance.
dougrainer
Nomad
Apr 23, 2014
Nobody has or offers a 7 year warranty. You may have a ESC (Extended Service Contract), but that is not a warranty. I have never seen a OEM have any problem with what customers installed or modified in a slide room( I have over 35 years in the RV service business). Doug
mpierce
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
As long as not heavier, and you do not do something during install to cause damage, should be no problem.

I took out a couch and bed, and put in a couple chairs. More room, lighter. Six screws taken out is all. Saved the couch to reinstall for new buyer. We did not need the bed space, chairs easier for us to sit on.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
wa8yxm wrote:
In many motor homes.. The couch just sits there, Same as in your living room.

In some "L" brackets hold it to the floor.

Should not affect warranty.. Just do not mention you changed it if you have to file a claim.

Don't ask,
Don't tell.
bumpy
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Apr 23, 2014
In many motor homes.. The couch just sits there, Same as in your living room.

In some "L" brackets hold it to the floor.

Should not affect warranty.. Just do not mention you changed it if you have to file a claim.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
If the new furniture is notably heavier than the old, it might be an opening for a 3rd party insurer to deny a claim if the slide mechanism fails.
bumpy

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