Cushion foam replacement
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Topic: Cushion foam replacement
Posted By: David and Danette
Subject: Cushion foam replacement
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 9:21am
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I changed the foam in our cushions for a better quality foam. What a difference, wish I had made the change sooner. Ordered the foam over the internet then measured it and cut it with a kitchen knife, very easy mod. The two things I wish RV manufactures would spend a few extra dollars on that's cushion foam and plywood instead of using particle board. I am going out to our camper now more often to read and watch TV the comfortable cushions make it so much more enjoyable. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 5:55pm
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I second the suggestion on the particle board, especially for the counter top. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 6:31pm
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I changed my counter and used 3/4" birch and almond laminate. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: headcold
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 9:09pm
| From which company did you purchase the foam? |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 11:05pm
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What type of foam did you use??? ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2015 at 10:38am
We replaced the 178 dinette cushions last year. Big improvement. Details:http://www.thefoamfactory.com/opencellfoam/HD36-HQ.html - http://www.thefoamfactory.com/opencellfoam/HD36-HQ.html 2 @ 4" x 12" x 33” => $28.16 2 @ 4" x 24" x 33” => $56.32 1 @ 4" x 23" x 74” => $61.46 Total cost = > $145.94 fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2015 at 1:25pm
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We bought ours from the foam factory too. We bought the HD 36 HQ 5" thick it is more dense and a little heavier than the original factory foam, provides better support. We bought a full sheet 82" x 76" $205.99 more than we needed for the camper but have some left over for another project. We have some long cushions about 42" and one I think was 48". I didn't like the factory covers for the back cushions so to save money I bought body pillow covers from ebay. They are easily removed to wash when needed. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 Dec 2015 at 9:38pm
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Good info, the cushions for the dinette in our Salem compress to nothing and should be replaced. Something to add to my to-do list. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: tturbo
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2016 at 12:44pm
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Just what I was looking for, my trailer is in storage right now, but I'm anxious to get this done. Sound like I just need to buy some good foam and do it myself. Thanks ------------- Tess&Brad | 173-T | 07 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Posted By: Green3
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 6:25am
| Agreed. I recently opted for some new https://www.foamfactory.co.uk/ - cushion foam and its made such a difference. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 9:58am
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We are glad we made the decision to change out the seat foam a while ago. We were like techntrek as the foam would compress to nothing. Went to a place in Traverse City which specializes in foam, called "Stuff It Upholstery." Good prices and very helpful owner who has myriads of options of foam from medium price to upper end, including virgin foam, which very few use due to the cost. In the world of golf carts, only Yamaha uses it (virgin foam), and what a difference over its competitors. We still have some Yamahas from the 1980's used by staff and rangers and those seats are more comfortable and give better support than 1 year old carts made by Club Car or E-Z-Go, you get what you pay for. We purchased a firm foam, not the firmest, and the cost came to $ 166.28. Wow, what a difference!
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 12:52pm
Body pillow covers? I wish I had thought of that. I made the two covers for the cushions I made to replace the back dinette cushions for my dinette modification. Body pillow covers would have made the job much easier. However my cushions are 75" long so I would have had to stitch two of the covers together to make one long enough to fit. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: crw8sr
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 6:20pm
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Oh boy. another mod to do! ------------- Chuck & Lyn Izzy, Morkie. RIP Zoe Joy & Gracie, Yorkie 2018 R Pod 190 2019 Traverse In moments of adversity;when life's a total wreck, I think of those worse off than me and really feel like heck. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 9:51pm
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I used a combination of 3" of high density foam and 1" of standard density foam and then topped that with a layer of quilt batting when I made the cushions for my dinette modification. I wanted the back cushions to be the same thickness as the seat cushion. Since that is still in good shape, I did not replace the foam in it, but may do that some day. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712&PID=106418&title=our-escapod-mods#106418 - http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712&PID=106418&title=our-escapod-mods#106418 ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: mesamie
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2019 at 9:21am
| I replaced the dinette cushions with one full sized memory foam mattress, with same sized plywood underneath. We never used the dinette to eat on and that table was a pain in the xxx to mess with, let alone my son loves his new bed....the whole thing slides in and out with slide. |
Posted By: mpod
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2022 at 9:52am
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Hello Fred, I know it's been a while since you ordered the cushion replacement - wondering if there was anything you would change as I need to order some for the 2016 Rpod I have---my 2 questions are : 1) the dimensions add up to 2" short in the case of the length and width of the "shorter" cushions- did all cushions fit properly and fill the bed area when converted? 2) I am looking at the HD36 High Quality Foam- is this what you purchased- how did it hold up? Thanks, Matt
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