Ideas needed for trailer cushions
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Rosalind Duran on Dec 30, 2013check out a thrift store, or garden area of a Home depot, or orchard supply, if you have them in your area, maybe the cushions can be used for your trailer seats.Helpful Reply
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Rosalind Duran on Dec 30, 2013or buy some foam from a material store, or home stores, and wrap them in material you like.Helpful Reply
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KMcG73 on Dec 30, 2013eBay has complete sets you can purchase - just search for "pop up camper cushions"Helpful Reply
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Jan Posey Comer-Shipman on Dec 30, 2013If money is at a premium, I suggest that you purchase eggshell foam (check auto parts stores, discount and home goods stores), then go to goodwill or thrift store and pick up some heavy material items that will wear good. dismantle the clothes (jeans?) then piece together into a sheet of material, cut to size and sew. If you can use smaller cushions, pick up some pillow cases at thrift store and cover foam. No sewing and can easily be removed to wash...slip the foam in and fold over!Helpful Reply
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Kathy Crowe on Dec 30, 2013check out camper sites for correct sizes, I ordered my mattress that was a queen short from O.coHelpful Reply
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Rebecca Davis on Dec 30, 2013When i redid my pop up, i used painters canvas (the stuff use by house painters.), cut and hand painted...with the wear and tear of outdoor living they hold up beautifully and the are cheap to recover...Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Dec 31, 2013I just saw on Hometalk the suggestion that the best source for large pieces of memory foam can be found in mattresses...I checked on line and a 4.75" thick one runs from $159 to $199. You could buy a drop cloth at the Home Depot or Lowes to use as a cover. Cut 2 pieces to size plus 1" (1/2" seam allowance) and then make a strip 5-1/4" (5-3/4"+1/2" seam allowance) and sew up a cover. Sew it up on 3 sides and around both corners of the top, leaving an opening about half the width of the foam. Fold foam and insert into cover and hand stitch to close. For camping, sew 2 stop sheets together and use them like a sleeping bag. That way, you do not have to make a bed!Helpful Reply
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Cathy L. on Dec 31, 2013Fred Meyers sell a good size piece of foam for $20.00. It would probably take 2 for a bed. Use an electric knife to cut the foam to make the cushions! I used a soft lightweight upholstery material to cover mine.Helpful Reply
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Carol Little on Dec 31, 2013We, too, purchased a new/used trailer which needed new cushions. I went to the surplus store with measurements of the space and purchased 3 in foam. I then went to a lumber yard and purchased a piece of thin plywood for the back. Had my own material and did my own stapling, creating new cushions. They are not perfect, but look good to us!!!Good Luck to you.Helpful Reply
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Judy Noack on Jan 01, 2014Thanks everyone! Great ideas we will give a try!Helpful Reply
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Moxie on Jan 03, 2014I made new cushions for our RV - it is a chore..but I agree with Cathy; but the foam and make covers...and learn to make your own zippers out of the roll material because you won't find zippers long enough! I basically made mine with a top, bottom and 3" sides with zippers around three sides for future washing. I had to use three cushions for the upper bed. I also used a vinyl for the bottom and upholstery fabric for the top and sides.Helpful Reply
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