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Sleeping Arrangements in the Lazy Daze
Yahoo Message Number: 136925
Hello All,
 I am new to the group and have been researching Class C motorhomes for some time with the hope of taking my family on long (2-3 week) trips to see the country. I love quality built products and am intrigued by the Lazy Daze, but there are some questions I have before committing to a 3000 mile trip to the Mothership to see them first hand.
 There will be 2 adults and three kids traveling; my wife is not into roughing it so it is very important we have a good comfortable bed. As we plan to stay mainly in state and national parks, I think the 27' would be a good size, the 31 has no bunk and the 24' I would think is too small.
 While I like the MB, and see it as an obvious choice, I see the RB as a tremendous traveling machine. Nice and open, the kids would be closer to us in the cab. We are a close family, and us adults don't need 'alone time' in the closed off rear bedroom.
 My main concern, is the ability to convert the twin sofas to a nice big comfortable bed without hassle. Is it really comfortable sleeping in these LD's that have the convertible beds? Can we really make it comfortable or is it somewhat a marginal sleeping experience?
 Thank you so much for you insight, any help is appreciated. We are 1-2 years from buying so I just want to get the purchase right the firs time.  I am looking at several brands, but the LD just seems to have this magic appeal.

Ted
Re: Sleeping Arrangements in the Lazy Daze
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Yahoo Message Number: 136930
'My main concern, is the ability to convert the twin sofas to a nice big comfortable bed without hassle. Is it really comfortable sleeping in these LD's that have the convertible beds? Can we really make it comfortable or is it somewhat a marginal sleeping experience?'

Ted,
 Adding two 2' or 3' memory foam 'toppers' (we bought ours at Costco), transforms the super king size bed in my MB into one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept on. We store the toppers on the over cab bed when not in use.

bumper

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bumper
"Yonder" '05 MB
"WLDBLU" glider trailer
Re: Sleeping Arrangements in the Lazy Daze
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 136935
Hi there,
 I call my sleeping arrangements the upstairs bedroom and the downstairs bedroom.  Both are wonderfully comfortable with toppers.
 When my two grandsons are hanging out with grandma they have their own beds with sleeping bags.
 Small 22' chevy 1993 tk has wonderful back windows for summer sleeping the downstairs bedroom is my favorite.

Have fun what ever your choice is you will love it.

Patricia   The grandma of her tribe.
Re: Sleeping Arrangements in the Lazy Daze
Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 136939
Still on the outside waiting to semi retire and then purchase a Lazy Daze.  Also have a family of five, and had been a tent camping family before our first of three 4 week RV family trips, when the kids were 6/8/10.
 We rented.    First time because we didn't know if we liked it.   Second two times because it was more cost effective than owning, as we wouldn't be able to take off 4 weeks every year.
 Rented a  24' Winnebago from a local San Jose facility (not a chain like Cruise), equivalent layout to LD front dinette.   Plenty of space for us tenting folk, wife was always iffy with tent camping, rving was a huge step up.   Found that a 24' RV fits into more sites, and fits into many regular parking spaces as well.
 Rent the smallest RV that would suit what you think you need.   You'll find out what you like and what you don't.   When we rented the second time, we tried a 24' with permanent corner queen in back.   Liked it better, because the back bed is always available.   But that is personal preference.
 After more than 12k miles over 3 trips, with multiple visits to Yellowstone, Rushmore, glacier, banff, etc, there is no better way to see all those places AND the out of the way places in between.  The latter is where RV travel shines.
 It was on our second trip to Yellowstone that we had the fortune to camp next to a Lazy Daze, which kindled my desire to own one when it came time to buy.   Build was so obviously better than the Winnebago.
 As for sleeping on converted furniture, it's good, not great.   Best sleeping is generally in the overcab bed.    But again, rent for a good 2-3 weeks, learn if you like RVing, and what you would change if you owned your own.    My youngest still fondly remembers the 3 trips, wants to do it again.  Its a real game changer in the way you travel with kids.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Sleeping Arrangements in the Lazy Daze
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Yahoo Message Number: 136940
"My main concern, is the ability to convert the twin sofas to a nice big comfortable bed without hassle"

Ted

No one can tell you if this is right for you.
Many folks find the it to be a big hassle to set up and break down the sofa bed daily, other think nothing of it.
 I have no idea where you live but there are local LD camping groups across the country. I suggest you find the most local group to you and arrange to attend one of their campouts and find an owner that is willing to show you how it's done and and then let you set the bed up.
Sounds a little funny but most LD owners are willing to help, especially with advance notice. It beats a 3000 mile trip and you might meet your next best friends.

Good luck with your quest.

Larry
2001 MB
* Not to be confused with Larry W (3000 of my posts are actually from expert Larry W due to Yahoo transition mis-step)
 
Re: Sleeping Arrangements in the Lazy Daze
Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 136946
Ted, I second Bumper's info.  The approach he described makes a great bed.
 Our experience has been that if you use the sofas as twin beds (or one large bed) and sleep "with the cracks" things can get a bit uncomfortable as gravity seems to pull you into the cracks.  Making one large bed and sleeping "across the cracks" is a little better, however, after a few nights you may feel a little "pleated."  Putting the topper on the bed makes the cracks disappear.

Doug

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