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Mattress replacement

I want to replace the mattress that is in the coach with a pillow top. Is their and secrets on get the old one out and new one in.
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

Re: Mattress replacement

Reply #1 –
Get at least two friends to help.  If they are a lot younger they probably will just ask you to stay out of the way.  Other choice is to have the seller of the new mattress carry off the old one.
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Re: Mattress replacement

Reply #2 –
I drove the coach to the retailer they took out the old and brought in the new while I watched.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

Re: Mattress replacement

Reply #3 –
Tight fit but doable
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

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2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Mattress replacement

Reply #4 –
I bought a queen size mattress from the local store and had them deliver it to my coach and take the old mattress out and install the new one.  This way I was able to buy a new mattress that worked better for us.  There was no problem getting it in and out.
Chappell & Mary
36' 2004 Foretravel U270 build #6273

Re: Mattress replacement

Reply #5 –
What if you want to lose mattress weight in the process. Has anyone tried a lightweight mattress? I think it would be a relief to the gas shocks that hold the bed open when checking the engine. Mattresses are pretty heavy and seem like a good place to lose weight.
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

Re: Mattress replacement

Reply #6 –
We bought a mattress in a box . Medium memory foam. Love it, Bought the king  for the house. 
    Our bus had the OE spring  box in it and I had to cut it in half to get it out.
 

Re: Mattress replacement

Reply #7 –
Thanks everyone for the suggestions, got my two son-in laws, as Jack Lewis said, they said get out of there way.  Was easier than I thought. 
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.