New here so not sure where to post this. We just purchased a 2006 Zinger 29RK 5th wheel. We've discovered that the sofa bed is VERY uncomfortable. We want to take some family with us when we camp so really need a bit of comfort. Having trouble trying to figure out what to do with it. Can't seem to find a new sofa to fit the space which is 66" long and 38" deep. Or we go with a new foam mattress and plywood under it for support. The sofa itself is in good shape and matches the décor so I hesitate to change it but it is hard to find a foam mattress that is 48" x 66". Has anyone dealt with this problem and /or can you suggest a solution.I was actually looking at 2 flip flop chairs side by side which would fit exactly into the space and would fold out to 70" which would give us 4 more inches in length. However these are in the US and would cost a fortune to have them shipped to Ontario.

Have a good piece of foam cut to fithttp://www.mattressinsider.com/custom-mattress.html

I have similar concern. I went to the site and my question is what do you do (store it) with the mattress when the bed is not in use?

You could use something as simple and inexpensive as an egg crate foam, then make up the bed or as fancy as a Memory Foam type. Is the sofa you have a jack-knife type or a fold out? Our jack-knife in our HTT was about the least comfy you could find and thankful we only used it turtling once or twice. Our new TT has a sofa bed with an air mattress that is very comfortable. Don't know if you normally use a mattress pad under the sheets, but that will also help to soften some of the bumpy spots. Unless you always have guests or for longer trips, I would not get too pricey with this...remember, it's camping, not a 5-Star hotel.

go here we just got the air dream and love it. may start sleeping on it instead of the queen bed.

We have a Coleman air mattress that we will use. Inflates fast, deflates fast and is easily stored.

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ken423
Explorer
Jun 06, 2014
We removed the couch, added chairs from Ikea and use a colman air mattress for those who wish to join us.
Big_Love
Explorer
May 31, 2014
I use an air mattress, and cover it with some egg crate foam and then a mattress pad. Works very well.

The main issue with air mattresses is that they eventually leak.
mosseater
Explorer II
May 31, 2014
We've had the Flair air hide-a-bed for six years now and it works very well. The pump does not shut off automatically, either inflating or deflating, but it's designed so it cannot over inflate or bust.
notruffinit
Explorer
May 31, 2014
I went to a store called the Original Mattress Factory and bought a new innerspring mattress for a sofabed for less than $200. Not a bad nights sleep after that.
stus__family
Explorer
May 31, 2014
Our Rockwood came with an air mattress which stores in a bag that hangs on the back of the sofa when not in use. It only takes a few minutes to inflate or deflate and is very comfortable. Rockwood states that it is standard on most of their models so they should be easy to find.
sdianel_-acct_c
Explorer
May 31, 2014
Air Dream mattress!!
Maryetta
Explorer
May 30, 2014
Thanks for all your suggestions. I guess we will go with a new foam mattress cut to size and get it covered. Will still have to use plywood under it as the base of the bed is really bad and no matter what I put on it, the bars stick into your back and between the bars sags about 3 or 4 ". Oh well maybe our guests won't stay long this way.
Greydennyhawk
Explorer
May 30, 2014
Drive down to Buffalo, on Harlem rd near William st there is a foam company that can cut you exactly what you need.
Camp over and go back to the great white north a bit more comfortable
ADAD437
Explorer
May 30, 2014
with the air dream there is nothing to store, it all stays on the hide a bed. just deflate and put the bed up. it is a better innerspring with air mattress attached.
2012Coleman
Explorer II
May 30, 2014
Crawfordville wrote:
I have similar concern. I went to the site and my question is what do you do (store it) with the mattress when the bed is not in use?
Under the main bed - it most likely could at least be folded in half. EDIT: Air mattress is a fine idea - I'd go with that

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