I want to be able to use a futon mattress &amp; fold the unit up like a regular futon "couch." Is that possible?
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No. The frame folds flat against itself. You'll have to have the mattress folded and stored separate from the frame.
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All you have to do is lift from the front of the seat. The couch pivots where the crease is and then both the front and back click down to create a bed. It is lightweight and very easy - not at all like the old sofa beds that were so heavy and cumbersome to open into beds. There is storage under the couch for blankets, sheets, etc. Very handy.
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No it is not possible to fold this unit. It is closer to the commercial quality used in Laundromats. Compared to other units on the market, if possible I would make space. It is the most useful laundry product since the washboard.
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I bought a "Genesis Twin Size Foam/Cotton/Polyester Futon Mattress" for the frame. I don't know if it's still available through Amazon. It fits fine, overlapping the sides and top/bottom just a bit, as I want it. I've never tried to fold it back onto itself, and I think it's a bit thick for actually using it that way. But it also seems to me that you wouldn't want a thinner futon or else you might feel the frame through it when you use it in the normal way. That's all I know, since I have no experience beyond this frame and futon. You might also consider adding a foam pad over the futon - it's sooo comfy!!! Like floating on air. I bought a "Genesis Twin Size Foam/Cotton/Polyester Futon Mattress" for the frame. I don't know if it's still available through Amazon. It fits fine, overlapping the sides and top/bottom just a bit, as I want it. I've never tried to fold it back onto itself, and I think it's a bit thick for actually using it that way. But it also seems to me that you wouldn't want a thinner futon or else you might feel the frame through it when you use it in the normal way. That's all I know, since I have no experience beyond this frame and futon. You might also consider adding a foam pad over the... » Read More I bought a "Genesis Twin Size Foam/Cotton/Polyester Futon Mattress" for the frame. I don't know if it's still available through Amazon. It fits fine, overlapping the sides and top/bottom just a bit, as I want it. I've never tried to fold it back onto itself, and I think it's a bit thick for actually using it that way. But it also seems to me that you wouldn't want a thinner futon or else you might feel the frame through it when you use it in the normal way. That's all I know, since I have no experience beyond this frame and futon. You might also consider adding a foam pad over the futon - it's sooo comfy!!! Like floating on air. « Show Less
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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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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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It is most certainly NOT a sofa futon. It is very thick, I dont think you'd be able to fold it on a sofa.
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There might be a way to do this but it would be difficult since the electric one is built in. It would require disassembly of the built in unit. If to be used where no electric outlet available such as camping its better to get a manually inflatable mattress.
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I think mijcar has the truth of it. I'm doing a low-budget version of what you describe: I have two of these side by side and the slightly-more expensive rolled futon (from the same company) on top of that. It's very comfortable. I have some movement under the "bedroll" because I'm laying lengthwise on it, but if I understand your plan you intend to be lying "against" the grain, so to speak, widthwise. If so, it should be fine. Actually, once I get a new place with more room I might well do the same thing you suggest. It's a good idea.
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No this version you cannot. There is another that has drawers. However you could lift the bed up if you really wanted to and then put the bed back down over it but it isn't exactly convenient.
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Many people experience difficulty as I learned when I read the reviews. In my case, to fold the mattress into couch position, I first placed the frame in couch position mode, next I pushed on the center of the mattress where the frame folds at, lastly I just sat on it after that so it could assume its new shape. Do not worry though because if you put it into bed position than it will easily fold out, the mattress is very thick. Once you push it in the center just adjust it by sliding up the rear of the mattress to match or nearly match the height of your frame. It is very thick and it does not fit on my frame perfectly, but it works great. Hope this makes sense. Many people experience difficulty as I learned when I read the reviews. In my case, to fold the mattress into couch position, I first placed the frame in couch position mode, next I pushed on the center of the mattress where the frame folds at, lastly I just sat on it after that so it could assume its new shape. Do not worry though because if you put it into bed position than it will easily fold out, the mattress is very thick. Once you push it in the center just adjust it by sliding up the rear of the mattress to match or nearly match the height of your frame. It is very thick and it does... » Read More Many people experience difficulty as I learned when I read the reviews. In my case, to fold the mattress into couch position, I first placed the frame in couch position mode, next I pushed on the center of the mattress where the frame folds at, lastly I just sat on it after that so it could assume its new shape. Do not worry though because if you put it into bed position than it will easily fold out, the mattress is very thick. Once you push it in the center just adjust it by sliding up the rear of the mattress to match or nearly match the height of your frame. It is very thick and it does not fit on my frame perfectly, but it works great. Hope this makes sense. « Show Less
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The mattress itself isn't very soft. You may want the mattress pad... or you may want a different mattress. This one has some problems. The biggest problem (besides being hard and springy) is that it folds right in the middle, which means that it doesn't fit my futon very well because the seat is a fixed length and sticks out too far. In hindsight, I might have been better off buying a cheap mattress from Ikea or someplace.
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We've only used it on a regular bed frame, but I don't think it would be pliable enough to be folded up to be the back and bottom cushions of a futon.
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Nope. The mattress is 10"s think and not soft enough to be 'bendable'- the futon frame could work as a base, but it won't fold.It's not hard, just kinda dreamy - I love it!
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I don't know that you can totally. I found by stretching it pretty tight the folds were definitely less noticeable and the material is flexible enough to be able to do that. Hope this works out for you!
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Yes, I think it would help on a fold-out couch. It would probably need to be stored out of the couch, because it would add a lot of bulk to the other bedding. Most fold out mattresses are around 4in, so this would bring it to 6in thickness, which is a lot to stuff in the couch.
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futon mattresses are designed to fold. this one is not. you might make it work if you strapped it down at the fold and at both ends but its 8 inches thick and will only fold with difficulty. i wouldn't try it.