Setting up a bed

Mr H replied on 20/07/2019 16:19

Posted on 20/07/2019 16:19

Whilst away someone suggested the non-fixed bed(s) would be more comfortable if we reversed the cushions (flatter side uppermost). Is this the case? Also is there a preferred place, to store the removed cushions, without blocking access to the toilet?

Rufs replied on 21/07/2019 17:10

Posted on 21/07/2019 17:10

We have had Duvalays for some years now & wouldn’t go away without them even though they are bulky.

Best thing ever, expensive, but comes with memory form mattress & snuggle down duvet. We make front lounge into big double bed using all the cushions and simply leave it all in situ, just in case we need a siesta, we have an additional lounge at rear if we need to sit indoors due to weather etc. so all good.

cyberyacht replied on 21/07/2019 17:18

Posted on 21/07/2019 17:18

Knee rolls can help stop you rolling off the bunk. wink

I had the same problems when we had our two berth Dart - where do the spare cushions go. Ours were stacked in the doorway as well plus there was never really anywhere to put your clothes. Even more cramped than our 6M motorhome.

Hedgehurst replied on 26/07/2019 22:37

Posted on 26/07/2019 22:37

As Nelliethehooker says, it all depends on the layout.
Ours is 2 berth and tiny. We both have mattress toppers, stored in the space under the bench seats, with sheets stitched into loose covers already in place.
I don't bother turning the seat blocks. There are four back cushions, so two get turned into headboards, the other two stack on the wardrobe. It's a pop-top so the wardrobe doesn't go all the way up :-)
We take off the scatter cushions' outer covers, (made from cheerful charity shop curtains recycled), to reveal the pillows they really are.

But if making it up into a kingsize bed, then yes, I do turn the seat blocks so the joins are more flat, and use the backrests to fill the space. It just takes a lot longer in a very small van to achieve this, it's like doing one of those puzzles where you have one space and all the pieces have to be moved in the right order!

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