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Sleeper sofa stability

Another newbie question. Our sleeper sofa seems unstable when folded out. It is the jackknife style. Our son extended the storage drawer which helped, but what are we missing?

Thanks,
Don
Don and Cheri
Aiken, SC
2005 U270 36ft.

Re: Sleeper sofa stability

Reply #1 –
I'd imagine something is out of adjustment... typically jackknife sleepers won't touch the drawer if it's left open...does the entire open assembly 'rock' back and forth?
2000 Foretravel GV320 4010 #5717
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Re: Sleeper sofa stability

Reply #2 –
Don't know if what I am thinking you have and what I had in th 97 are the same.

I agree with SFore, something is out of wack. I believe there are bolts that attach the mechanism to the couch. I am thinking that you are missing a few bolts there.

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Re: Sleeper sofa stability

Reply #3 –
I'm in the last few days of installing a diesel heater under the sofa and have the seating part removed. The sofa should not touch the drawer at all in any position. Check the fasteners to make sure all are in place and also where the fold down mechanism contacts the sides of the wooden enclosure. It should be really solid in both the seating and bed positions. Glad to post photos add some clarity.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
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Re: Sleeper sofa stability

Reply #4 –
Quote from: SuperFore –
I'd imagine something is out of adjustment... typically jackknife sleepers won't touch the drawer if it's left open...does the entire open assembly 'rock' back and forth?

Yes it rocks.  I will investigate the mounting bolts.

Don
Don and Cheri
Aiken, SC
2005 U270 36ft.