Queen Overhead Space February 07, 2001, 02:44:13 pm Yahoo Message Number: 1900We really want a Lazy Daze, but would like to have one question answered by one of you experienced owners. For those of you who have the queen overhead bed, how much space is there between the mattress and ceiling? I ask because we have seen other (non LD) units whose bed-to-ceiling space ranges from 22" (a little hard to get into) to 29" (nice and easy). I'm not quite as flexible as I used to be and hope that we would be able to sleep in the overhead and leave the rest of the space for living. If it matters, the two floor plans we are considering are the 23.5 T-K and the 26.5 MB.Thanks for your input!Madonna
Queen Overhead Space Reply #1 – February 07, 2001, 04:01:16 pm Yahoo Message Number: 1901With our '83, there isn't much room. Because of the ladder, it is easy getting in and out, but you can't come close to sitting up. With the new models, the floor is higher relative to the cab floor, and thus the ceiling is higher above the bunk, too. Still, no more than average for a new class-C, and less than some. Lazy Daze keeps its ceilings low to reduce the overall wind profile, and the tradeoff is less headroom in the bunk than some.Steve
Queen Overhead Space Reply #2 – February 07, 2001, 05:03:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 1904I went out and measured our 2000 26.5 MB and came up with 23" from the top of the cushion to the roof. It is pretty tight, I don't find it easy to get in and out (but not impossible) but I'm pretty big (6'-3" 240 lbs) and not as young as I used to be. My wife who is much thinner and more flexible has little or no trouble getting in and out. We tried out most of the sleeping arangements of the MB on our trip home from the factory, and seem to like the double bed (keeping the driver's side sofa left as a sofa) arangement the best. The sofa is very easy to make into the bed. We used 2 sleeping bags, usually one as a bottom sheet and one as a cover, and threw them up on the overcab bunk along with pillows for traveling and day use. Rich
Queen Overhead Space Reply #3 – February 07, 2001, 05:03:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 1905I went out and measured our 2000 26.5 MB and came up with 23" from the top of the cushion to the roof. It is pretty tight, I don't find it easy to get in and out (but not impossible) but I'm pretty big (6'-3" 240 lbs) and not as young as I used to be. My wife who is much thinner and more flexible has little or no trouble getting in and out. We tried out most of the sleeping arangements of the MB on our trip home from the factory, and seem to like the double bed (keeping the driver's side sofa left as a sofa) arangement the best. The sofa is very easy to make into the bed. We used 2 sleeping bags, usually one as a bottom sheet and one as a cover, and threw them up on the overcab bunk along with pillows for traveling and day use. Rich
Queen Overhead Space Reply #4 – February 07, 2001, 07:00:29 pm Yahoo Message Number: 1906Thanks so much for measuring. My husband is a bit more agile than I, so he might not have a problem. I will be the determining factor, I suppose. Your sleeping bag arrangement is very similar to how we use our class b now, except we use sleeping bag pads underneath for added comfort. Sounds like the LD has really nice foam and support, so sure will be nice to not use the pads! We will certainly have to visit the factory before placing our order, just to be sure of everything, I guess. I'm really leaning toward the 26.5 MB so that we have ample room for guests (like grandchildren in the distant future).Thanks again for the information!Madonna Springfield, VA
Queen Overhead Space Reply #5 – February 07, 2001, 07:29:20 pm Yahoo Message Number: 1907Hello Madonna, As 26.5 MB owners, we could not imagine sleeping in the overhead unless there was perhaps one heck of an argument or invited guests on board.Once we saw first hand how easy it was to change those two rear Lazy Daze sofas into beds and how comfortable they were, it was goodbye ladder! There is a phone on the wall within reach above my head and as well, the furnace thermostat. We use Travelsaks and never have to make up a bed, yet we have the comfort of sheets and the bathroom is only a couple of steps away.Are we spoiled or what!Don
Queen Overhead Space Reply #6 – February 08, 2001, 12:28:53 pm Yahoo Message Number: 1916Hi Don, What are Travelsaks and where can I find out more about them? Thanks.-Robin
Queen Overhead Space Reply #7 – February 09, 2001, 01:13:34 am Yahoo Message Number: 1941Travelsaks (I may not be accurate on this spelling but its close) are washable, zippered, variable sized sleeping bag type units with velcro-attached sheets and different thickness for the two sides to provide summer and winter warmths.There are several companies that make units like this. It may be that Lazy Daze may have some in their parts department and as noted in another message Camping World sells them. We bought ours at Born Free in Humboldt, Iowa when we bought our first Born Free in 1995 and have been using them since then. Replacement sheets are available if you don't want to make your own replacements. The sheets are of good quality, about 200 denier.If you have a large RV dealer nearby, give them a call as they may have them and you might be able to see first hand what you would be buying.Don
Queen Overhead Space Reply #8 – February 09, 2001, 01:13:34 am Yahoo Message Number: 1942Travelsaks (I may not be accurate on this spelling but its close) are washable, zippered, variable sized sleeping bag type units with velcro-attached sheets and different thickness for the two sides to provide summer and winter warmths.There are several companies that make units like this. It may be that Lazy Daze may have some in their parts department and as noted in another message Camping World sells them. We bought ours at Born Free in Humboldt, Iowa when we bought our first Born Free in 1995 and have been using them since then. Replacement sheets are available if you don't want to make your own replacements. The sheets are of good quality, about 200 denier.If you have a large RV dealer nearby, give them a call as they may have them and you might be able to see first hand what you would be buying.Don
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