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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Sep 03, 2019

Uncomfortable sofa bed

Ok, so we have used our new to us MH several times now. We have come to the conclusion the couch sucks. The Jackknife in our Cherokee was way more comfortable! This one feels like you are going to slide off when you are sitting on it. Plus it’s missing the blowup bed. I really don’t want to buy a blow up mattress if there is something better I can replace the entire sofa with. I was thinking of theater seating or 2 recliners but we don’t want to lose the sofa bed sleeping. Plus the TV would be 90deg to the chairs.

Anyone have any ideas?
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  • allbrandauto's avatar
    allbrandauto
    Explorer
    Sep 03, 2019
    you need a air dream mattress its a mattress with a air mattress built in with it comes with a pump about 300 dollars very comfortable
  • ppine's avatar
    ppine
    Explorer II
    Sep 03, 2019
    Add a mattress pad. I have have good success using backpacking type sleeping pads. I like the Thermarest Basecamp especially. Easy to stow and they take up little room.
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Sep 03, 2019
    Just to clear things up. It’s not the bed part (non non-existent) it’s the couch itself. When it’s folded up it’s not comfortable to sit on.
    I know I can replace it, but with what?
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Sep 03, 2019
    Just replace the foam inside the cushions. Use a better quality foam from a foam store. It will cost a couple of hundred bucks but is cheaper than new furniture and quality foam will last a long time.
  • Groover's avatar
    Groover
    Explorer II
    Sep 06, 2019
    I replaced my factory sofa sleeper with one of these and have been very happy with it.

    Shop for seats

    It is a little pricey but it is more comfortable for both sitting and sleeping plus is much easier to convert.
  • Tom_Cooper's avatar
    Tom_Cooper
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2019
    Yes, you can do as advised - just try to do everything manually with the old sofa. I think it is better to replace, as this is a guarantee of quality. I looked at that link, there really are good options
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Sep 06, 2019
    Thanks again. I do like what I see. My problem is I’m stuck for sizes. Move sofa (love seat) is 60” wide. That leaves me very little options. I’m sure I’ll find something, just got to find it.

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