http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Dinette/Bed Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 01:53:38 +0000 Sat, 29 Apr 2017 11:26:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=9802 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92247#92247 Author: TigerPawd
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Posted: 29 Apr 2017 at 11:26am

We had that same problem with shifting cushions, so we ordered a duplicate of the main cushion cover from Forest River, then went to a local foam shop and got foam cut to fit.  I had some 3/4" plywood paneling that I cut down to match the size of the cushion and it stores under the original cushion.  I considered hinging it but decided that sliding it in or out as needed would be easier. 

Next step was to discard those goofy corner cushions and use the new one for the back cushion.  The shorter cushions store nicely at the ends for travel.  The plywood rests on those hassocks, giving a small difference in height between the two cushions when converted to a bed.  It wasn't real bothersome but we still cut a couple of pieces of 1x10 to about 8" to serve as spacers.  So far, we haven't had any problem with the two cushions separating, but we have been using pieces of rubbery expanded shelf liner, just in case.

Finally, that quirky table went to storage with the corner cushions and we replaced it with two folding TV tables.  They are a LOT easier to take outside than the original table too. 

When set up for sitting and dining, that new cushion does cut down on the view outside, which is pretty limited anyway, but we like the versatility and we don't spend lots of time inside looking out.  Finally, the resulting setup is really easy to change either way as needed. 
]]> Sat, 29 Apr 2017 11:26:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92247#92247 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92019#92019 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9802
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 12:53pm

The two boxes on the ends of the dinette bench in the 179 with cushions you put on them after extending the slide.]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:53:31 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92019#92019 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92016#92016 Author: henryv
Subject: 9802
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 12:33pm

Please let me know when a satisfactory solution is reached. What do you mean by ottoman? ]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:33:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92016#92016 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92012#92012 Author: Tsmcfarland
Subject: 9802
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 11:03am

Thank you I will certainly give that a try . We will probably only use it once maybe twice a year but can't have our company sleeping on the table when the cushion falls off in the night . ]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 11:03:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92012#92012 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92008#92008 Author: TheBum
Subject: 9802
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 10:35am

Get a piece of foam the length of the gap between the ottomans and the width of the ottomans' length. Then get an air mattress (full or twin size) and put on top of that. We did that for a while. The air mattress fit nicely in the ottoman storage next to the bed once deflated and folded up.]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:35:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=92008#92008 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=91994#91994 Author: Tsmcfarland
Subject: 9802
Posted: 26 Apr 2017 at 8:52am

Any suggestions on how to keep the cushions intact when converting the table into a full size bed ? We have a 2016 model 179 , have only used the table a few times as a bed and both times the cushions do not stay on the table . A fitted  sheet is a few inches to large so that option didn't work . Adding Velcro would mean attaching it to the table so that's not really a good solution. Any ideas certainly appreciated. ]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 08:52:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9802&PID=91994#91994