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[Maxine_51334]

How do you kindly tell people that since you bought your camper it is not a free hotel !
They want to sleep on my sofa,which will ruin it I think. I have made every excuse I can think of. These are In-Laws so it is kind of tricky as we all see each other ALL the time.
I know the sofa is suppose to be an extra bed,but they have slept on it 2x and the fabric is getting wavy.
AARRGGHH !!
I have suggested we have a brand new tent,never used. No,they would just sleep on the sofa,thats ok
Ideas,LOL !!

Just my humble opinion after 30 years of marriage:
Angry in-laws/early demise of RV sofa?
I'll take the latter.

[rvcycleguy]

Your saying that the in- laws are inviting themselves to camp with you? I would suggest that you inform them that you need some private time in the camper....Or tell them that another couple is going next time, then afterwards they changed their mind. Or tell them there is a factory recall on the sofa and it will only accommodate children.

[ShrimpBurrito]

Do they realize that while sleeping on the sofa, they are laying directly on top of highly pressurized containers of extremely flammable and explosive gas? Seems like they might not want to do that......

Dave

[rvcycleguy]

Originally Posted by ShrimpBurrito

Do they realize that while sleeping on the sofa, they are laying directly on top of highly pressurized containers of extremely flammable and explosive gas? Seems like they might not want to do that......

Dave

That would do it for me.....

[Bill]

Maxine -

I'm not sure I understand. Do they want to sleep on the sofa at the same time you are sleeping in the rear bed? In other words, while camping? The honest solution, as suggested above, is simply to tell them that the camper gives you your private time, and you value it. Other solutions include learning to snore, staying up really really late with the TV on, "forgetting" to bring the clean linens, structural failure in the couch that you haven't had a chance to fix yet, running the furnace a lot because "it is cold way back there where we are" (the furnace is also noisy), or getting up often and loudly to use the bathroom at night (clothing optional), and flushing long and loud.

Or do they want to sleep on it while it is set up in your driveway and you are sleeping in the house? Easiest answer - close the TM and put it out of sight. Lots of reasons why it has to be gone. "A storage lot is so much safer, they have video surveillance and everything!" "The HOA demands it!" "Neighbors complained about having in the driveway - looks like a gypsy camp." "The asphalt is bad for the tires". "No room in the driveway for the extra car." Be creative.

Tell them that although the TM is undergoing some repairs, you have gotten them a very comfortable room in a nearby motel (something respectable but inexpensive like a Motel 6), at your expense. And actually do it - drive them over there, check them in, make sure they are comfy. Do this once. Next time, casually mention that you are sure they were really comfy in the motel, and it wasn't expensive, and you're sure they will be much happier to be there again this time, and the TM isn't available. But this time don't offer to pay for the motel, and don't let the conversation even start down the road toward the TM - head it off immediately, and steer it back to the motel solution, "which is so much better for you".

Lots of options. But your husband really has to be the arbiter, since he is their son. Making your in-laws upset is one thing. Making hubby upset is quite another.

Bill

I have slept on that sofa, and it is NOT comfortable, so that may be punishment enough.

Another option would to buy a really nice Cot (REI has VERY comfortable cots) and let them try that. Compared to the sofa....it would be heaven! Set it up in the tent and say "This is for you" Good Luck.

Originally Posted by Maxine_51334

How do you kindly tell people that since you bought your camper it is not a free hotel !
They want to sleep on my sofa,which will ruin it I think. I have made every excuse I can think of. These are In-Laws so it is kind of tricky as we all see each other ALL the time.
I know the sofa is suppose to be an extra bed,but they have slept on it 2x and the fabric is getting wavy.
AARRGGHH !!
I have suggested we have a brand new tent,never used. No,they would just sleep on the sofa,thats ok
Ideas,LOL !!

Maxine:
I would only go for the excuses if the other half was on board. If not you not only will have the in-laws but their son mad at you. Not a good outcome. If he is onboard with it then Bill made a lot of good suggestions.

Bob

Move to Alaska, end of proplem.

Ed

[countrygirl]

My dh says.............doesn't matter what size camper it is it just sleeps two. Whether is a Tm. a trk camper, or 40 ft class A...it just sleeps two.