The LUCID Rollaway bed was purchased to be used as an extra guest bed when family comes to visit. I was a little nervous about the setup after reading other people's reviews about holes not lining up, but I think that if there were any manufacturing issues at one point, they have since been resolved.
Setup took just a few minutes and did not require any tools. The two legs at the bottom of the bed are already attached and just fold down. Two crossbars and four wheels are added once the legs are folded down. The cross bars keep the legs from folding back up and the wheel units are held in place with a wing nut that is easily tightened by hand. There are also four additional bars that are attached between each of the four pairs of legs to the bed. (Once attached, the legs will automatically raise and lower as you fold the bed up or down.) These are held in place with eight more bolts and wing nuts. I did run across a faulty wing nut (bad threading) in each of the beds that I ordered, but the package included an extra, so I had what I needed to complete setup. Once the four support bars are attached, the bed can be folded down and all that remains is to open the memory foam mattress and place it on top of the bed platform.
A couple of notes/tips:
1. Make sure to allow for a couple of days for the mattress to fully expand after setup. Much like other memory foam products, the mattress is vacuum sealed and will take a bit of time to fully expand. (Although I did test it after just a few hours and it was already very comfortable.)
2. While allowing the mattress to expand, I'd suggest leaving it in the garage or in a well-ventilated room. At first I had the beds set up in the family room without any noticeable smell, but once they were assembled and moved into a smaller room, there was a definite smell of fresh foam padding. The smell went away after a couple of days, but I did leave the bedroom window open for ventilation.
3. When you fold the bed down the first time, it may pop back up on one end. With my beds, I noticed that platform had little rods sewn into pockets along the edges (for the springs to attach to) which had shifted a little in transit. I had to nudge one rod slightly back into place and the bed stayed down.
4. Bedding: I used twin-size sheets without any issues, but if you want the bottom, fitted sheet to be snug on the mattress, I'd suggest getting sheet clips/grippers. You can buy cot sheets that will fit without the clips, but I was able to buy twin sheet sets and clips for both rollaway beds for much less than a single cot sheet set.
5. Height: The bed does not sit very high off the ground. For children who fall off the bed at night or young adults, this won't be an issue. For elderly guests you may want to look for a rollaway that sits higher off the ground as this bed may be difficult for them to get into/out of.
6. Weight: The bedframe and mattress together are both very lightweight and easy to move around on the included wheels. As far as the weight that the bed can support, I could not find any listed weight, but a 275lb adult used it without any issues.
Overall, I am very happy with the two beds that I purchased and will probably buy a couple more as our family gatherings continue to grow. One of the nicest things about this bed is that there are no uncomfortable cross beam supports to poke you in the back. The platform gives nice support while also allowing the bed to conform to your body shape. It is a very comfortable rollaway.
**2016 UPDATE**
As I thought I might, I've had to add another rollaway bed to the collection for visiting family members. As I set up the new bed, I noticed a couple of changes that I thought I'd mention because it changed a couple of my notes from the previous purchases of the same bed.
Change to #1 Above: The memory foam mattress pad is no longer vacuum sealed when shipped. Instead, the fully expanded mattress is sealed in a plastic bag with a couple of moisture absorbing packets and shipped fully expanded in the box. This means that you won't have to wait for the mattress to expand before using it.
Change to #3 Above: The manufacturer has changed the way that the poles are sewn into the edge of the support platform and you won't have to worry about the poles slipping out of the pockets any longer. This is a small but very nice change and it also makes the support platform look much more finished.
New Change: The zippered mattress cover that comes on the memory foam mattress core now has a non-slip textured surface on the bottom to help keep the mattress in place on the platform. It also seems to make it much easier to fold the bed up after use. (The old covers were fabric on all sides and could slip out of place when the beds were folded up.
I am still very happy with these beds (both the original ones purchased, and the new ones) and continue to use them for visiting friends/family.
| Size | Small Single |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Easy Storage, Foldable |
| Color | White |
| Product Dimensions | 74"L x 31"W x 12"H |
| Brand | LUCID |
| Included Components | 4 Inch Mattress;Folding Bed Frame |
| Item Weight | 38 Pounds |
| Age Range (Description) | Child |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rollaway Bed |
| Item Weight | 38 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | LU04CTMFRB |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
