New StudioLoft Bed (2020 Forza 34T, Intent)

[cj_calva]

Hi everybody.
This year we plan to replace our 2015 Forza 34T with the new 2020 model. Looking at the online material, it's noticeable that the new 2020 StudioLoft Bed above the driver's cab doesn't lower as much as it did on the 2017- 2019 models. So it doesn't seem possible for a teenager to sit upright on the edge of the loft bed to climb down. It looks that is made for additional storage or perhaps little children, but not for people almost 6ft tall.



Before I spend the time to organize a "bed testing session" at the dealer's, here is my question: Does anyone have experience with this new StudioLoft Bed in terms of sleeping comfort etc.? The Intent has the same bed installed.

Thanks a lot.

[kickingback]

Hello, did you get a chance to test out the new loft bed? Please share your results if you can - how usable is the new loft? Thank you so much.

[cj_calva]

Hi!
The new bright and clean interior design of the Forza is great.
This also applies to the new loft bed.

First of all: You will sleep very well on the very comfortable mattress even people who are 6'5" tall.

Unfortunately there are one or two disadvantages compared to the previous loft bed versions:

- Primarily, the space up there is lower, which initially causes a somewhat cramped feeling for adults. It starts with "climbing in" and the few inches difference is noticeable.

- An additional window (for example in the storage compartment on both sides) would give a much better feeling and space up there.

- However, the storage compartment at the head end of the bed "swallows" the pillow "all the time" (you need a second and third pillow to fill the space).

- The feet may touch the WiFi amplifier and the sockets. In this case a slightly different placement of these devices and the sockets would be advantageous (e.g. in the storage compartment above the windscreen or above the TV), also in view of the fact that children sleep up there.

- The angle of the ladder should be reconsidered, it is a bit too flat and: In the first version (2015), the bed could be lowered so far that an adult person did not necessarily need a ladder to "jump into bed" or get up.

But basically, after the first night, one got used to it and as mentioned: The sleeping comfort is already good with the standard mattress, the bed is stable and at least in the width there is enough space up there, so that one can also turn.

The mirror above the driver's seat is a smart idea.

Personally, I wouldn't drive with the bed lowered, but this is possible without any restriction in terms of headroom for the driver and passenger during transit. Just mind your head when getting up.