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Jackknife sofa

I am tired of the flex steel jackknife sofa in my U295.  It needs to be re upholstered and to me the cost is way more than I want to spend.  Are there any options beside a sleeper sofa that will work?  I don't need a sleeper sofa as it is only me and my wife who travel.  I do understand that there are two furnace vents which must be addressed in a swap out.  Any ideas appreciated.
Cheers,
Terry
Terry and Cheryl Brown
1997 U295 36'
Build #5066
2006 Jeep TJ Rubicon
1993 BMW R100 GSPD

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Reply #1 –
Some have replaced with two chairs (ekornes or similar) I put in pull out queen sleeper sofa to replace jackknife couch. Only works with slide out coaches
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #2 –
I think you could put two chairs over on that side even without a slide. The older GVs have a sofa on one side and chairs on the other in many floor plans.

I have talked about replacing the sofa with chairs but Susan likes the opportunity for a nap on occasion.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #3 –
Would a Futon type sofa work?
Terry and Cheryl Brown
1997 U295 36'
Build #5066
2006 Jeep TJ Rubicon
1993 BMW R100 GSPD

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Reply #4 –
Lift up the bottom cushion you can see what is under there.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Reply #5 –
Terry we are in the midst of remodeling front of coach replacing carpet with PVC  laminate that has cork bottom, taking couch out and replacing with a duel recliner loveseat, moving tv from front to passenger side of coach in a elevator cabinet.  Wife wanted to leave the J dinette set.  I've also taken the Bose surround sound out if anyone is interested.  There is just the 2 of us and if grandchild does go there will only be one at a time.  So the work goes on!
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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We have 1994 36 ft Grandvilla with furnace and large (and convienent) storage drawer under the jack knifesofa. Would like to update the sofa. Looking for suggestions. Is it possible to purchase a replacement jack knife sofa that would fit on existing frame?  Appreciate suggestions
Miles and Kim Pepperd
Pep6@cox.net
2002 Foretravel U320 4020
  2017 RAM truck
  2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1994  Foretravel 36 ft Unihome
1978  Foretravel 36 ft FTX

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Reply #7 –
I too thought of doing that but in the end chose to have the jackknife sofa reupholstered. That and the 2 dining chairs are costing $900 with me supplying the ultraleather, which I had a roll of for a boat project never completed. Not done yet so can't tell what it will look like, but to me having a sofa there to take a nap or to have a few friends over for snacks is worth having it. Also having a 2nd bed is nice as well.
On ours under there is a aqua hot heater core with hoses, a middle drawer ( getting rid of the sofa means less storage) and the bose sub. While I may get rid of the bose system at some point, at this time I will keep it. To me, with the limited floor space it makes sense. And with 2 captains chairs and a recliner, 2 more chairs just seems like to much. One thing I thought about is instead of a traditional recliner, get a massage chair. That would be sweet after a days hike, or drive. Might still do it.  Pic is of the jackknife sofa base in, but the end off and cushion out for upholstering. Lots of space under there.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
Instagram bobfnbw
Retired

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Bob, have you laid down on your jack-knife-sofa?  our sofa on the seat part is about 4 inches shallower than normal sofa, so when I laid down on it one arm was hanging off ( I,m not that big 5'10" 200 lb) but DW was even complaining  of seat being shallow so we have opted to replace  the couch with a duel loveseat recliner.  Your seat may be normal size but ours was small.
Just my thought
still waiting on floor to come in
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #9 –
More pics
Chris
This is couch we have taken out I need to post in classifieds but if anyone is interested just PM me
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #10 –
Would love that dinette if you ever get tired of it😊
Tom
1998 U320 40'

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Quote from: Chris m lang –
More pics
Chris
This is couch we have taken out I need to post in classifieds but if anyone is interested just PM me
We have sold the couch . Thanks for all the interest
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: Chris m lang –
Bob, have you laid down on your jack-knife-sofa?  our sofa on the seat part is about 4 inches shallower than normal sofa, so when I laid down on it one arm was hanging off ( I,m not that big 5'10" 200 lb) but DW was even complaining  of seat being shallow so we have opted to replace  the couch with a duel loveseat recliner.  Your seat may be normal size but ours was small.
Just my thought
still waiting on floor to come in
Chris

Chris, don't remember laying down on it except when it was opened up and then I thought only for 1 of my kids (they grow them big in my family). My issue with it is the length. Not quite 6 feet, and I am 6'1" tall...  but to make room for a longer couch I would have to remove a 3 drawer cabinet. And would hate to do so at the present time.
Send a pic when your done. Would love to see it.
Bob
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
Instagram bobfnbw
Retired

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Reply #13 –
Thanks for the pics, now I understand why there is a small drawer there...LOL. looks like we'll do an easy upholstery job, instead of replacement.

Thanks, Paul
Prior 2003 U295  40ft  400Hp -Sold
2020 F350 Tremor - Sold
2021 Bundutec Roadrunner - Sold
2017 Airstream Classic - Sold that POS
2017 F250 - Sold
2019 Sprinter Van - Sold
2022 Winnebago Revel 4x4


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Reply #14 –
Question for everyone - what are the pros and cons of replacing the stock RV sofa (flexsteel?) with a residential sofa?

Any impact on crash safety? (Seatbelts are secured to the floor of course, not the sofa)
Eric & Ashley (& toddler M)
Houston, Texas
2002 U295 3620 PBDS - Build 6027 -SOLD
2008 Lexus GX470 Dinghy -SOLD
Now full-timing in a SOB 5th wheel!!!
More at: http://instagram.com/weventuretogether

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Quote from: We Venture Together –
Question for everyone - what are the pros and cons of replacing the stock RV sofa (flexsteel?) with a residential sofa?

Any impact on crash safety? (Seatbelts are secured to the floor of course, not the sofa)

Eric I am new to this stuff BUT... after pulling my jackknife sofa out I have a opinion on it so here it is.
I would not put in a residential sofa in a rv. The jack is well secured and not sure how you would do that in a rv. The thought of that flying towards my head in a crash is not to pleasant a thought. Besides you would lose the storage space and the heater vents there.. But if you could figure out that part it might work. I would still go with a unit built for a class A.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
Instagram bobfnbw
Retired

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I'm curious how that works in the 25 inch slide platform? We wanted more traditional (Non RV) sofa for the slide, we have a 295 and i've taken out the dinette and jacknife sofa looking for ideas! Please send pics if you can!

Thanks, Paul
Prior 2003 U295  40ft  400Hp -Sold
2020 F350 Tremor - Sold
2021 Bundutec Roadrunner - Sold
2017 Airstream Classic - Sold that POS
2017 F250 - Sold
2019 Sprinter Van - Sold
2022 Winnebago Revel 4x4


Army Airborne Vet.
 

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Quote from: OSIN –
I'm curious how that works in the 25 inch slide platform? We wanted more traditional (Non RV) sofa for the slide, we have a 295 and i've taken out the dinette and jacknife sofa looking for ideas! Please send pics if you can!

Thanks, Paul
Paul I"ll try to send some pictures,  We did 2 recliners with console would probably take up about the same room
I fixed the vent to blow under the recliners and took the speaker out
The Couch and dinette table are now gone --I'm in the process of building a new table facing the bar/kitchen sink
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR