What can we do about the plastic bending so it no longer stays in place? It's not as useful when it flops to one side or the other.
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I would say if it is flopping - you might want to try some silicone or perhaps even just glue (and set in a position that works for you, since moving the head would be limited or not an option at that point).. if all else fails.. I would grab another one.. perhaps just a defect or overuse? -- have had ours for years with no issue - love it.
2049286
I keep the plastic insert that comes with the board and reroll it onto that each time. If I don't the roll may get smashed Causing folds to form in the mat. Then I'd never get it to lay flat again.
1429379
all sides were stiff and the velcro just held it in a triangle shape. sounds like maybe yours is defective...the way it's made it shouldn't collapse.
2271802
over time, mine has started to slip down too, so i'm not sure what's going on if yours is new. i find i have to fiddle with it, by pulling up on it to create some tension and then twisting it slightly until it sticks. it's pretty finicky now...not sure why.
1916401
I have the same problem. The way they shipped it (folded), you can't make it lie flat. It is a piece of crap. I'm going to send mine back.
485975
o sorry i wouldnt know that .. i do know is that its a strong plastic. when i holdit and also clean it there is no bending to it.
1872672
It's very springy--you can bend it as much as you like, but it will return to flat as soon as you let go of it. (Heaven help anyone who is trying to re-wrap it to send it back!) It also has a tendency to slip to one side or the other and require frequent re-positioning, pretty much every time you make the bed. I'm going to try to invent something involving snaps and elastic to keep it in place better. But as far as folding without damage--it might get a crease if it's folded tight, but that will even out in a day or so once it's released.
2149841
Yeah, we had that same issue. We tried several different approaches and currently have it 'curled' in the opposite direction and have a large rubber band holding it. Hopefully this will finally make the large lid useful.
82200
squeeze the sides of the plastic part so that it becomes narrower and I think you have to twist it
706603
I push down on the plastic piece and it seems to come loose and pop loose. They dont tell you what to do ...I hope i am doing the right thing. I do love it though. This is the second one that i have had. The last wasdifferent. I am sure you will like it.
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I just bought 2 and both of them are too stiff to bend at all. I am guessing they changed their supplier or their plastic mix. No flex at all in the tab portion that must flex to go in.
2039003
had the same problem,look closely and you'll see that you can tighten it.I didn't see it at first though but you can tighten it.hope this help you
1463770
Yea the magnetic is what holds it in place. Not a good idea if yours is made of plastic.
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It is much better than the plastic ones. I've had no problems currently with them. Just be sure to tighten them so the product maintains the position that you want.
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I haven't had that problem yet. Maybe the adjustable one would be better in your situation.
441285
I haven't had an issue with it folding over at all. Not sure if that's because it is more rigid, or because it's not large enough for that to happen. The issue I have had with it is that velcros tightly, but not tight enough to keep it from slipping. If I don't move it stays in place but if I am moving around a lot it tends to slide. I think it can easily be fixed with a diy rig or tape, but I haven't tried that yet.
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I, too have found this to become much less stable over time. At first, it seemed quite sturdy. I really don't use it all that heavily, and rarely extend it to its full length, but after about 9 months of use, it has become very rickety & the legs tend to collapse inward. We have not been able to find any place where a screw is loose to solve the problem.