What's the difference between a rock and roll bed and a rib bed?
What's the difference between a rock and roll bed and a rib bed?
Feb 14, 2025
Rock and roll bed and RIB bed are two of the most popular choices in the field of camper and RV conversion. As the leading rock and roll bed and RIB bed manufacturer in China, Xiamen Van Seat is well aware of the unique features and advantages of these two bed seats. We have accumulated rich experience in designing, producing and applying these two seating solutions. Both rock and roll bed and RIB bed are widely used in multiple industries, but there are significant differences in use and function. Let's take a look at what is the difference between rock and roll bed and RIB bed?
1. Design
Rock and roll bed:Rock beds are designed to be pulled forward and you sleep on the same side as you sit.
Rib seat bed:The seat side of the chair is flipped using a lever, and the user sleeps on the underside of the seat.
2.Function
Rock and roll bed:It can be quickly converted from a seat to a bed.
Rib seat bed:Provides a completely flat sleeping surface, which is more suitable for sleeping.
3. Comfort Sleeping surface
Rock and roll bed:The sleeping surface is interlocking, but not as flat as a rib bed.
Rib Seat Bed:Provides a completely flat sleeping surface for better comfort and support.
4. Safety Features
Rock Bed:Not all rock beds are crash tested.
Rib Seat Bed:Fully crash tested and TUV certified.
4. Space Utilization
Rock Bed:These beds take up more space when not in use because they are pulled forward for sleeping.
Rib Seat Bed:Rib beds offer more trunk space when not in use because they fold neatly into the seating position.
5. Installation
Rock Bed:Usually easier and quicker to install.
Rib Seat Bed: May require more time and effort due to complex mechanisms.
6.Customization
Rock Bed:Available in a variety of colors and materials.
Rib Seat Bed: Can be bolted through the truck bed and offers additional features such as ISOFIX as optional upgrades.
7. Cost
Rock Bed:Affordable
Rib Seat Bed:Has advanced design and safety features, more expensive.