26' LD with queen bed February 05, 2018, 08:52:26 am Does anyone know what the last year was that LD made the 26' with queen bed? Thanks.
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #1 – February 05, 2018, 09:09:09 am Using Search on the forum for 26 island bed shows 2005Non-member Classified Listings - 2017
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #2 – February 05, 2018, 07:43:02 pm They had one in the show room when we ordered Ruby in January 2004 (August 2004 pickup). The set bed was cool but the living area was painfully small. That model was eliminated quickly.Now that we’ve lived in a rig needing a bed make up and take down each evening and morning that bed looks a little more appealing today.DavePS - We went out there pretty confident we would end up with a Rear Bath. Turns out once we lived in the units most of that day we decided that we definitely wanted separate areas since I’m an earlier riser than Kristine. That turns out to have been a good move for us. Too bad they don’t have each model in the showroom anymore. That was very educational for us as RV newbs.
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #3 – February 05, 2018, 09:16:36 pm Quote from: Robin B - February 05, 2018, 08:52:26 amDoes anyone know what the last year was that LD made the 26' with queen bed? Thanks.200523.5' model, Ford E450 chassis, 305 HP/6.8 liter/415 c.i.d. V10 engine, electronic fuel injection, 5R110 5-speed auto transmission with tow/haul mode26.5' model, Ford E450 chassis, 305 HP/6.8 liter/415 c.i.d. V10 engine, electronic fuel injection, 5R110 5-speed auto transmission with tow/haul mode or optional 6.0 liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8* 26.5' Island Bed floorplan discontinued30.5' model, Ford E450 chassis, 305 HP/6.8 liter/415 c.i.d. V10 engine, electronic fuel injection, 5R110 5-speed auto transmission with tow/haul modeAll models:* last year for diesel option* 5R110 5-speed electronic transmission with tow/haul mode* optional 100W 44-cell AM Solar panels replace optional 85W 36-cell panels* optional Heliotrope (AM Solar) HPV-22 MPPT solar controller/charger replaces optional RV-30 controllerSource: Changes by year
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #4 – February 06, 2018, 11:48:28 am We have friends that own a 26.6' Island Bed and they love it.Its lounge and kitchen area are small, that's what happens when you take a 30' LD and remove four feet from the interior. The bed is a queen and may be worth it to those who want a fixed bed.They are extremely rare, very few were sold. Happy huntingLarry
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #5 – February 06, 2018, 12:05:11 pm "Its lounge and kitchen area are small..."---This is true, but, with a bit of seating creativity and 'snugness tolerance', the front area can fit four people for dinner, even with the table extension in place. (The entry door is not accessible with the little settee pulled out, but this is a minor issue.) I can well understand the appeal of a 'down bed'; it grows stronger every time I crawl into (and out of!) the overcab!
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #6 – February 06, 2018, 01:13:41 pm Quote from: JCT - February 06, 2018, 12:05:11 pmI can well understand the appeal of a 'down bed'; it grows stronger every time I crawl into (and out of!) the overcab! After 30 years of TTs , 29 of which involved someone crawling over someone to get up, that appeal was the deciding reason for the 31 IB selection 1 Likes
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #7 – February 06, 2018, 01:27:36 pm It's been 4 months in our 26.5 IB and while it's the only floor plan we know, it's been extremely functional for us. Initially I wanted a RB but the IB became available and, well, beggars can't be choosers. Since then, we have traveled and camped with 5 adults and 2 toddlers. Hats a bit too cozy but doable for a weekend. We just had to convert the dinette for extra sleeping space. As for tra
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #8 – February 06, 2018, 01:32:03 pm I fully understand. But, if I were traveling alone, the midbath would still be my choice. I would leave the driver's side couch set up as a double bed still leaving the other side as a couch. This configuration allows for sitting to watch tv, read, etc and still leaves a bed set up to use at any time. While the driver's side bed is a little short for us tall guys (6'-3" here) when set up as a double, it works ok. We even used this method when traveling with 2, just made the other side into a bed only for sleeping.Rich - Birch Bay, WA - former 2000 MB now a Bullet Crossfire trailer with a Murphy Bed (Queen size, I might add).
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #9 – February 06, 2018, 02:15:32 pm "...it grows stronger every time I crawl into (and out of!) the overcab!"No attempt at offense here Joan but that statement brought a smile to my face at the visualization!
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #10 – February 06, 2018, 02:23:13 pm Hey! I'm actually still pretty agile for an 'elder'! 5 Likes
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #11 – February 06, 2018, 05:51:34 pm So I'm curious how you had a double bed in your in the mid bath on the driver's side. I have the same configuration in my mid bath. It's not near wide enough. I removed the back cushion and the back rest. Not as wide is a double bed.
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #12 – February 06, 2018, 06:51:11 pm I would say it's between a single and a double in width.
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #13 – February 07, 2018, 12:35:02 pm OK, I agree it's not as wide as a standard double, but it is wider than a twin and fairly comfortable for one. I wouldn't try two on it however.Rich
Re: 26' LD with queen bed Reply #14 – February 07, 2018, 12:48:09 pm Quote from: Rich Gort - February 07, 2018, 12:35:02 pmOK, I agree it's not as wide as a standard double, but it is wider than a twin and fairly comfortable for one. I wouldn't try two on it however.Our 23.5' FL has the same pull out couch. It works fine for two small children.Fitting two adults requires that they are very friendly, preferably not too big in size.It's great for one person.Larry
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