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Main Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rosy Phoenix on September 18, 2016, 07:45:10 pm
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I have a 2004 Phoenix cruiser model 2550 (no longer available)! It has a rear bath, kitchen with fixed dinette, and it is wonderful except..... There is a "bedroom" between the galley and the rear bath, but instead of the present twin bed arrangement, there is a queen size (kinda) electric sofa that converts to a bed in the slide out . The problems with this are: 1. The sofa fabric is old and tired and worn as a couch, and very uncomfortable as a bed. 2. When in the bed position, it is only 72" long, so husband doesn't fit well, lol. 3. Also, it folds out as 4 cushions, one of which is stapled to the slide out wall, making it impossible to use any kind of sheets.
So, wondered if anyone else has dealt with this issue? We bought a memory foam topper, but it must be rolled up and moved to "close" the bed when the slide comes in. Additionally had a minor hick-up when we lost battery power and could not hand-crank the slide in because the electric bed cannot be manually folded. I know this is a long post, but know that somewhere out there is a seasoned cruiser with an answer. We will probably remove the thing, ditch the small joke motor that SLOWLY folds the bed (fingers crossed) and start over. The good news is that There are no vents or ductwork or obstacles under this area! THANK YOU!
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Were you able to remove the tri-fold sofa/bed? If so, any suggestions or tips?
Thanks.
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bump!
I have a 2006 2350 with the same bed. Works well, looks OK. Just doesnt fit our needs. We would pefer a dinette.
Any feedback on removal welcome. If anyone needs a sofa, greyhound is a possible cheap shipping option.
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We removed a sofa/bed from the slide out in our previous Phoenix, a 3100, and replaced it with theater seating. It wasn’t a difficult project. The new memory foam fold out beds are a big improvement over what was available back in 2004, I would remove the entire old assembly and replace it with a new one. You will probably have to remove the plastic dust cover on the underside of your slide out, when it is extended, from the outside in order to access the nuts on the bottom of the bolts that secure the sofa to the floor. Check all dimensions before buying the new bed. It is hard to put a value on a good nights rest, to me it is very important.
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Thanks Dynadave for your experience. I have a couch/bed futon which I would like to use to replace the trifold
sofa in our 2100. Appreciate learning that such a project is doable. Please feel free to offer any additional advice.
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tymote Dynadave!