R-pod Owners Forum : Cushion foam replacement https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Cushion foam replacement Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:32:13 +0000 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:52:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7303 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Cushion foam replacement : Hello Fred, I know it's been... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=146987#146987 Author: mpod
Subject: 7303
Posted: 08 Feb 2022 at 9:52am

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
]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:52:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=146987#146987 Cushion foam replacement : I replaced the dinette cushions... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=125136#125136 Author: mesamie
Subject: 7303
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.]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2019 09:21:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=125136#125136 Cushion foam replacement : I used a combination of 3"... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120199#120199 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7303
Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 9:51pm

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
]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 21:51:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120199#120199 Cushion foam replacement : Oh boy. another mod to do! https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120195#120195 Author: crw8sr
Subject: 7303
Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 6:20pm

Oh boy. another mod to do!]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 18:20:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120195#120195 Cushion foam replacement : Originally posted by David... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120184#120184 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7303
Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 12:52pm

Originally posted by David and Danette

     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.

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.
]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:52:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120184#120184 Cushion foam replacement : We are glad we made the decision... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120177#120177 Author: jato
Subject: 7303
Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 9:58am

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!]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:58:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120177#120177 Cushion foam replacement : Agreed. I recently opted for some... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120164#120164 Author: Green3
Subject: 7303
Posted: 30 Jan 2019 at 6:25am

Agreed. I recently opted for some new cushion foam and its made such a difference.]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:25:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=120164#120164 Cushion foam replacement : Just what I was looking for, my... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=69777#69777 Author: tturbo
Subject: 7303
Posted: 09 Feb 2016 at 12:44pm

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]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:44:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=69777#69777 Cushion foam replacement : Good info, the cushions for the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68573#68573 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7303
Posted: 28 Dec 2015 at 9:38pm

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.]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:38:01 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68573#68573 Cushion foam replacement : We bought ours from the foam factory... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68565#68565 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 7303
Posted: 28 Dec 2015 at 1:25pm

     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.]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:25:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68565#68565 Cushion foam replacement : We replaced the 178 dinette cushions... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68559#68559 Author: fwunder
Subject: 7303
Posted: 28 Dec 2015 at 10:38am

We replaced the 178 dinette cushions last year. Big improvement. Details:


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

]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2015 10:38:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68559#68559 Cushion foam replacement : What type of foam did you use???... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68554#68554 Author: Podster
Subject: 7303
Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 11:05pm

What type of foam did you use???]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:05:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68554#68554 Cushion foam replacement : From which company did you purchase... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68548#68548 Author: headcold
Subject: 7303
Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 9:09pm

From which company did you purchase the foam?]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2015 21:09:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68548#68548 Cushion foam replacement : I changed my counter and used... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68546#68546 Author: marwayne
Subject: 7303
Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 6:31pm

I changed my counter and used 3/4" birch and almond laminate.]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2015 18:31:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68546#68546 Cushion foam replacement : I second the suggestion on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68543#68543 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7303
Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 5:55pm

I second the suggestion on the particle board, especially for the counter top.]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2015 17:55:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68543#68543 Cushion foam replacement : I changed the foam in our cushions... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68533#68533 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 7303
Posted: 27 Dec 2015 at 9:21am

   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.]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2015 09:21:07 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7303&PID=68533#68533