Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: Dinette Cushions

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Dinette Cushions

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Topic: Dinette Cushions

Posted By: Camper Bob
Subject: Dinette Cushions
Date Posted: 21 May 2012 at 1:39pm

I have been underwhelmed with the cushions in the dinette. They seem to bottom out when sat upon. I am of normal weight and I think the foam inside is not of the highest quality. Will probably break down rather quickly. Went to an upholsterer yesterday and had a very informative discussion about different quality of foam. However, when he gave me an estimate to just cut new foam and use the original covers I was floored. Only wanted $480. to stuff 4 cushions. Anybody restuff theirs and is this price out of line?

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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund)
2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod)
2016 Lance 1685
2015 Nissan Pathfinder

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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 21 May 2012 at 9:21pm

I have not done the cushions in the rpod but I have purchased hi density foam on ebay and cut it using an electric carving knife. Then all you have to do is wrap it in polyester batting that you can get at most fabric stores.

Posted By: Bill-GA
Date Posted: 21 May 2012 at 10:10pm

Seanl, is that "elec. knife" as in A) turkey carving elec knife or some kind of B) hot wire (melting) knife? I have absolutely NO experience working with foam. Thanks.

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Bill & Bev
13 yr old dachshund 'Elsa'
2010 RP-176T (tent & slide-out)
2011 Toyota Tundra 2WD TV