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Replacing short queen with full queen on 196

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Topic: Replacing short queen with full queen on 196

Posted By: Ricktoon
Subject: Replacing short queen with full queen on 196
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2021 at 9:46pm

We are in the process of replacing the short queen bed in our R-pod 196 with a regular queen mattress. The new mattress will overhang the bed support by 5-6 inches and I am wondering if anyone has modified their bed support to accommodate the longer mattress. It will be a bit tight maneuvering around the side by the TV, but should be manageable. Thinking of a shelf like unit with tapered supports to keep from banging our toes while working around the end of the bed. Might put some mesh between the supports to allow storage of shoes, etc.

Would appreciate any ideas, pictures, etc.

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Rick and Ellen B
2019 Chevy Colorado
2021 Rpod 196

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Posted By: tewjax
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2021 at 6:32pm

We replaced our short queen with a full size. Didn't do any mods, just let it hang. No issues so far and easier to move around the bed because no frames to stick out!

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Tim & Diane, 2020.5 R-Pod 196
2007 Chevy Avalanche
2018 Honda Pilot AWD
2 Poms (Munson & Georgia)

Posted By: R&M Podders
Date Posted: 14 Feb 2021 at 8:31pm

We just got our 195 4 days ago and replaced the short Queen with a full size 10” thick Zinus foam mattress. We spent 1 night in the rig with the new mattress, and it is a bit of a squeeze an the TV side. Our new mattress has a removable cover which can allow us to trim the end of the mattress to give a bit more clearance, and zip the cover back over it. I think we will go ahead and trim it by 2”.

We have the original 3/8” plywood top for the under bed storage. The extra overhang with the full length queen isn’t noticeable unless you try to sit on the edge of the mattress. BTW, we found it necessary to reinforce the plywood top with 2x2 wood braces on its underside because the first time we sat over the lid, the screws in the middle hinge pulled out.

Hope this helps.

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R & M
2021 R-Pod 195
1999 Ford F250 SD