Max S Sleeping arrangements (revisited)
Dalehelman
Member Posts: 2,414
We found that when the bed is made out it is almost impossible for the two of us to stand and move around. Since we do not need a full king size bed. This is working much better for us. We only use one of the back cushions. That gives us about the equivalent of a queen size bed. The extra open space makes it much easier for us to move around at the same time.





- Hash T@B Fun
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Is the extra cushion that you use in the centre one of the standard backrest cushions from the side?Stancil Campbell
2011 T@B
Rockingham, NC
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I like this idea. Thanks!Sheila and the Mullis Pups (Winston, Morgan, Leroy & Dakota)
M@bel M@y, my 2017 T@B Outback Max S (silver w/black trim), towed by Maude Myrtle, my 2016 Jeep Rubicon Hardrock.
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Yes it is snug but it works well.Estancio said:Is the extra cushion that you use in the centre one of the standard backrest cushions from the side?- Hash T@B Fun
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Hmm... nüCamp should include slats and mounting strips and make this a standard option.
Layout A (5'9"+) would be front to back (6 slats and space filled). Layout B (< 5'9') would be side to side with 3 slats and the extra floor space.
It's also nice to have easy access to the outlet section down there (including Dalehelman's mods).2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow) -
Good idea Dale. Our plan with our CS-S is to keep the rear half of the bed made up as a twin bed during the day and the other half maintained as a bench area, much like the area that you have exposed.Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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Alas, if only I were 2" shorter!
Great idea Dale, I have 6 bed slats, and there are times that I take 3 of them out, and you're absolutely right, it helps a lot for moving around room!
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
How tall are you guys?
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5'5". 5'8" we sleep wheel to wheel
- Hash T@B Fun
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Too tall to sleep wheel to wheel! 6' & 5'8".2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
At 5'6", it's a great solution for me and my 95lbs dog, but Mr. 6'2" has to have the full config.Sheila and the Mullis Pups (Winston, Morgan, Leroy & Dakota)
M@bel M@y, my 2017 T@B Outback Max S (silver w/black trim), towed by Maude Myrtle, my 2016 Jeep Rubicon Hardrock.
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Dalehelman, Heh Dale, What's the white tube lookin' thing across your back shelf for?
2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
What do you do with the other 3 side/backrest cushions when you sleep?
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This is what you are seeing. The raised rear shelf to allow heat to escape.
- Hash T@B Fun
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- Hash T@B Fun
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Thanks, makes sense. Is your back shelf hinged as well?2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
Spokane, Wa.
Eric aka: Lone Wolf -
No I did not install hinges since it stays propped open all of the time.ericnliz said:Thanks, makes sense. Is your back shelf hinged as well?- Hash T@B Fun
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My cushions are hinged together so that unless i cut the fabric and make the cushions w separate cusions I am not sure i can do what you did. Did you have to 'uncouple" the 2 cushions? It is the back cusion and the seat cushion that are coupled together with a piece of flat cloth.
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We've been thinking the same thing and here you've showed us how it works! Thanks!

Living in our Airstream, traveling in our 2017 T@B Basic S
Married to Dave-aka, ds@work -
One of the first things we did was remove the connecting straps to allow more flexibility.sbhtennis said:My cushions are hinged together so that unless i cut the fabric and make the cushions w separate cusions I am not sure i can do what you did. Did you have to 'uncouple" the 2 cushions? It is the back cusion and the seat cushion that are coupled together with a piece of flat cloth.- Hash T@B Fun
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I just cut the straps on ours. If the wall cushions don't stay up as well, I'll add some velcro pieces. Even if we continue with our same sleeping arrangements it will make putting the wall cushions on the slats just a bit quicker and easier.
2015 Max S Outback | 2010 Xterra -- Retired
2022 Ford F350 Tremor | 2022 Cirrus 620 -
I like that it leaves the room underneath by the converter. I put my cat's litter box there. The height is short, but the cat has no trouble getting under there and doing business.
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LOVE this. Also makes me want to paint the interior!!2015 T@B Max S. TV: 2015.5 Volvo XC70.
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dlud said:What do you do with the other 3 side/backrest cushions when you sleep?
We do not even bring the back cushions with us. We sleep in twin beds and leave them made up. We have a couple of decorative throw pillows that serve as backrests if we’re just sitting around.
The bench back cushions and funky corner cushions are stored in sealed plastic bags in the garage.John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
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