Max S Sleeping arrangements (revisited)

Dalehelman
Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
in Tips & Tricks
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.
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  • Estancio
    Estancio Member Posts: 243
    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

  • Smullis7
    Smullis7 Member Posts: 221
    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.



  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    Estancio said:
    Is the extra cushion that you use in the centre one of the standard backrest cushions from the side?
    Yes it is snug but it works well.
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  • TabberJohn
    TabberJohn Member Posts: 588
    edited January 2017
    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)
  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,035
    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
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Alas, if only I were 2" shorter! :s 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  


  • sabel
    sabel Member Posts: 283
    How tall are you guys?
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    5'5".  5'8" we sleep wheel to wheel 
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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    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  


  • Smullis7
    Smullis7 Member Posts: 221
    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.



  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    Dalehelman, Heh Dale, What's the white tube lookin' thing across your back shelf for? :o
    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  


  • dlud
    dlud Member Posts: 32
    What do you do with the other 3 side/backrest cushions when you sleep?
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    edited February 2017
    ericnliz said:
    Heh Dale, What's the white tube lookin' thing across your back shelf for? :o
    This is what you are seeing. The raised rear shelf to allow heat to  escape.
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  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    dlud said:
    What do you do with the other 3 side/backrest cushions when you sleep?

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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    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  


  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    ericnliz said:
    Thanks, makes sense. Is your back shelf hinged as well?
    No I did not install hinges since it stays  propped open all of the time.
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  • sbhtennis
    sbhtennis Member Posts: 69
    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.
  • Sandiegogal
    Sandiegogal Member Posts: 127
    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
  • Dalehelman
    Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,414
    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.
    One of the first things we did was remove the connecting straps to allow more flexibility.
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  • db_cooper
    db_cooper Member Posts: 749
    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



  • pebblesporter
    pebblesporter Member Posts: 10
    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.
  • ELK
    ELK Member Posts: 213
    LOVE this. Also makes me want to paint the interior!!

    2015 T@B Max S.  TV: 2015.5 Volvo XC70. 
  • Photomom
    Photomom Member Posts: 2,217
    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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