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07-22-2018, 08:09 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: New York
Posts: 148
THOR #8264
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Overhead drop down mattress.
Has anyone replaced the mattress in their over the cab drop down bed?
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07-22-2018, 08:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37LX
State: Florida
Posts: 315
THOR #6310
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Yep, just replaced ours with this in our Challenger. Much more comfortable, better support, and it fits perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/Milliard-Fold...2%22+x+4%22%7D
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07-22-2018, 10:34 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Our Axis initially came with an air mattress in the drop down bunk. That was very uncomfortable.
I took some measurements and ordered a new mattress from https://www.thefoamfactory.com/ . I got a 3" high density foam and 3" memory foam tri-fold mattress. Its the most comfortable bed in the RV now.
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07-30-2018, 02:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 33.2
State: Georgia
Posts: 269
THOR #8078
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Yes we went to a mattress store and replaced the existing mattress with a new 4-inch foam mattress. That caused a problem however because the bed would not rise completely to the top, and I could not insert the Locking pins. Initially I ignored that, but while traveling the bed would descend slightly. That's a problem.So I manufactured a small extender using paired 3/8 bolts set into a small extension, and that's worked fine.
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07-30-2018, 02:40 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rudyhehn
Yes we went to a mattress store and replaced the existing mattress with a new 4-inch foam mattress. That caused a problem however because the bed would not rise completely to the top, and I could not insert the Locking pins. Initially I ignored that, but while traveling the bed would descend slightly. That's a problem.So I manufactured a small extender using paired 3/8 bolts set into a small extension, and that's worked fine.
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Welcome to the site.
We just toss the mattress on the back beds for travel so that the bunk can go all the way to the top and use the pins as designed (and let the motors retime at the top).
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07-31-2018, 09:40 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 33.2
State: Georgia
Posts: 269
THOR #8078
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Understood about tossing the mattress on the back bed. The advantage of the locking pin extension is that the mattress can remain on the loft. The motors still re-synch at the top since the mattress is of uniform thickness.
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07-31-2018, 10:43 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: New York
Posts: 148
THOR #8264
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An update on the mattress. After research we purchased a Milliard Trifold 4"thick full size mattress from Amazon. It fits perfectly and extremely comfortable.
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08-01-2018, 01:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 27K
State: California
Posts: 623
THOR #2544
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieGeek
Our Axis initially came with an air mattress in the drop down bunk. That was very uncomfortable.
I took some measurements and ordered a new mattress from https://www.thefoamfactory.com/ . I got a 3" high density foam and 3" memory foam tri-fold mattress. Its the most comfortable bed in the RV now.
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Did you have trouble with the bed not going up all the way? I tried a 3" and could not get the safety pins in the bunk so I had to go back to the inflatable. I think the newer ones have more space and include a foam pad.
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08-01-2018, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 27K
State: California
Posts: 623
THOR #2544
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rudyhehn
Yes we went to a mattress store and replaced the existing mattress with a new 4-inch foam mattress. That caused a problem however because the bed would not rise completely to the top, and I could not insert the Locking pins. Initially I ignored that, but while traveling the bed would descend slightly. That's a problem.So I manufactured a small extender using paired 3/8 bolts set into a small extension, and that's worked fine.
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Could you send a picture of your fix please? I would love to change mine over.
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08-01-2018, 02:50 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brucev
Did you have trouble with the bed not going up all the way? I tried a 3" and could not get the safety pins in the bunk so I had to go back to the inflatable. I think the newer ones have more space and include a foam pad.
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Yes/No: We store the mattress on the back beds when we travel; so no problems at all getting it to go all they way up--just remove the mattress.
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08-01-2018, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Palazzo 33.2
State: Georgia
Posts: 269
THOR #8078
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Loft pin extension
Initially we moved the mattress to the back each day but that is a hassle if you move a lot. I had the same problem with the pin lock not fitting so I made a pin extension. Now I raise the loft as far as it will go (with the mattress in place) till the motors stall and synch. I insert the pins (see attached drawing) and lower the loft just a tiny fraction on an inch to secure the pins in place so they do not vibrate free. This has worked fine for 2 years.
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08-01-2018, 11:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 29M
State: New York
Posts: 148
THOR #8264
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The new mattress fits perfectly and no problem with the safety pins. Attachment 11965
Sorry for the upside down picture. The software on this site keeps flipping the picture.
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08-02-2018, 04:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Challenger 37LX
State: Florida
Posts: 315
THOR #6310
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNTR10
The new mattress fits perfectly and no problem with the safety pins. Attachment 11965
Attachment 11966 Sorry for the upside down picture. The software on this site keeps flipping the picture.
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Yep, that's the one we got. Perfect fit, very comfortable, no issues with pins fitting when the bunk is up.
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08-04-2018, 05:19 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Allegro Open Road
State: Florida
Posts: 417
THOR #8069
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Ordered ours today for a two week trip comming up
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