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Tom_and_Adrian's avatar
Tom_and_Adrian
Explorer
Nov 13, 2013

Couch replacement

I have a 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express 246RKS trailer. It has one slide which has the couch in it. This couch is very uncomfortable and we take long trips. Has anyone replaced this couch or have any suggestions as to where I could find a better couch that would fit in this area. The couch sits on a "shelf" and folds out like a futon ? so it does not have legs etc. Our last RV was a Discovery diesel pusher so we got a little spoiled for comfortable furniture. Also where is the best place to find a queen mattress to replace the one that came with this trailer ? Thanks in advance.
Tom
  • BillB800si's avatar
    BillB800si
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2013
    Few years ago we replaced our Jayco trailer sofa with a Jennifer Convertibles sofa bed. Friends that camped with us liked it so well we transferred it to our new 2014 Cougar High Country trailer. What's really nice about it is the comfort and size. It's 65 inches wide and when folded out a 6 foot person can sleep stretch out quite easily.
    Here's a photo of it: Full size sofa/bed
    Happy trails,
  • LynnandCarol's avatar
    LynnandCarol
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2013
    Replaced ours with 2 light weight recliner type chairs and a small drink fridge (old weight for new similar weight)! Ours was also very uncomfortable, only the dog used it, and now we have nowhere for guests to sleep:) Win, win, win!
  • RVnMC's avatar
    RVnMC
    Explorer
    Nov 13, 2013
    I would like to replace the useless one in my Passport, so please post pics of your exchange and steps to the finished results.
    Thanks.
  • RoadXYZ's avatar
    RoadXYZ
    Explorer II
    Nov 13, 2013
    Generally when a couch "sits on a shelf" that means that there is storage underneath accessible from outside.

    One couple we know had a slide which had a couch and dinette booth in that area, they took both out, sold both, and bought a recliner and a small table & 2 chairs in place of the couch & dinette.

    It was surprising how much more spacious their TT looked ...
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Nov 13, 2013
    You will have to take the shelf out the couch sits on. A loveseat is about the same size but it needs to be able to fit through the door. I think Lazy-boy makes one the back comes off to be able to get it in. A futon is another option if it will fit. Is your mattress a reg queen or a short queen? Any mattress store should be able to get a short queen, might have to order it in. I have yet to leave the dealers lot with a new trailer with the mattress in it.

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