I'm concerned about having to fold the mattress over on it's self in order to use this as an upright couch without a footrest. Any issues with this?
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Lucas, I purchased and inner spring mattress and have had this unit since 2011 and no issues
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I would recommend getting some Otis grip strps, this will help in keeping the mattress in place. I am very happy with the tri fold futon. Our mattress sticks up higher on the back, but does not fold over. I'm guessing it would depend on the type and quality of your mattress.
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It might fold, but it still would be very hard to handle. I really wouldn't recommend this mattress for anyone, it was junk and I returned mine.
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Karen.. unfortunately that is the only disadvantage that I found with this machine.. while it does fold up you must remove the foot assembly in order to fit under your average bed or in an average size closet .. to answer what I can only assume would be your next question is it does require tools to remove that assembly.. I hope this helps you make a decision..
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Well, probably, except the mattress is 12 inches thick and weighs about 70 lbs., so you can't really fold it up and put it away. If you are leaving it out it would probably be comfortable.
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I haven't tried it but yes, you just have to leave enough space between the mattress and the wall to allow the part that will become the back rest to lean back and stay up. Also, the seat will be pretty low to the ground. Right now I have all three sections folded against the walls with two standard pillows as a backrest, I love it!
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As long as the mattress is a snug fit, I don't see how that could happen. The latches to fold it are under the mattress.
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We don't fold ours. It's pretty stiff but I think with a little work it could fold. I don't think it would be easy like thinner mattresses.
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I can't answer that since the mattress is always in a flat position, never upright. It is not rigid though.
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yes, it can be fold as a couch. But it will to thick for those trifold type futon.
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Yes, it could be folded at the foot of the bed. It's not thick like a comforter at all.
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I have back problems also and was able to lift it with a little help. Just take off footrest first. Folds easily. I have enjoyed using it and have been very comfortable. Fits nicely in trunk and reopens quickly.
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It is very easy to fold. I have had it in taxis, and a Camry. Occasionally you may need to take off the footrests but it is very easy.
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No, it is not meant to be folded. Which is why I think it works better for comfort level vs. a folding mattress.
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I think it can if you only plan to have the futon folded out as a bed. I don't think it would fold well enough to be used on a futon folded up as a couch.
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It is not really meant to be packed up or folded after it is opened from its shipping package. If you had a place to stash it without folding it or compacting it then I think it would make a great bed. Its pretty firm but still comfortable. I've pulled it off my sofa and slept on my wood floors when I had many people staying.
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It really depends on the frame you use. a Frame that folds into slightly tilted up couch (like a garden swing) works best because then the weight of the mattress (its actually quite heavy) will keep it in place once folded.
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If you intend to fold it back into the love seat like a sofa sleeper where u pull the matress out then no. Its to thick to fold into a couch type of situation. but if u intend to just put it on top of the old matress and take off when done that would work.