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richp5 · 06-22-2019, 07:49 PM

Will be taking a 5K trip driving straight through back from FL to CA and wondered if people use a cushion or something to assist against a sore butt and/or lower back. I noticed after a recent 8 hour drive I was kinda sore in both areas but that was a one shot deal so maybe you get used to it over three days? Anyway, advise or recommendations are greatly appreciated!

John Boy · 06-22-2019, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by richp5

Will be taking a 5K trip driving straight through back from FL to CA and wondered if people use a cushion or something to assist against a sore butt and/or lower back. I noticed after a recent 8 hour drive I was kinda sore in both areas but that was a one shot deal so maybe you get used to it over three days? Anyway, advise or recommendations are greatly appreciated!

I use a memory foam pillow that I didn't like for my head. It works very well on the other end. I got it at Sleep Number store. Long drives for several days used to kill my back. Not now.

Dutch Star Don · 06-22-2019, 11:07 PM

Our seats in our various motor homes have been comfortable, but after six hours my butt starts to hurt. I think it's pretty normal. That is the pain, not my butt....it's huge!

Crasher · 06-23-2019, 05:12 AM

Our seats are firm, but comfortable. To avoid what you are experiencing, I have a sheepskin between my butt and the seat, plus, I use a small inflatable pillow at the lower back. I vary the pressure in the pillow to change the pressure during the day. They help me get through those 500 mile days and feeling good.

bandit2026 · 06-23-2019, 06:57 AM

Go to a motorcycle shop and look for some Monkey Butt, its a powder. Put some down the back of your shorts and you're good to go.

NITEHAWK · 06-23-2019, 07:09 AM

Like Crasher, I and the DW use long haired sheepskins in our class A. Also have them in our towed ( 2006 Saturn Vue). Wouldn't be without them.
$75 apiece at Eskimo coats in Berlin, WI.
Black, white, or black tipped.
My only association with Eskimo Coats is that is the only place I know where I bought the sheepskins here in WI.

richp5 · 06-24-2019, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the replies. Re the Monkey Butt, I've been riding for over 45 years and have received that as a gift in the past. Never tried/needed it but like the decorative bottle which is displayed on a bookshelf.