Outdoors RV WR 250RDSW couch bar

[IdahoBob]

Originally Posted by Highway 4x4

Bob, that does beat the bubble wrap underware I was designing.

Absolutely! My solution is much better. My solution will not draw strange and anxious looks from guests as yours will when one (or more) of your bubbles pop.

Bob

[Lac]

Originally Posted by Highway 4x4

Bob, that does beat the bubble wrap underware I was designing.

Mmmmmmm .....one piece bubble wrap long johns...with a flap at the back. Not really .....it would rub you the wrong way. May be ok for the California beach scene...but for the Saskachewan winters ...mitts, Sorels, and a toque are essential to compliment the Canadian look.

Just saying.

Coops

[IdahoBob]

Originally Posted by Lac

and a toque are essential to compliment the Canadian look.

Just saying.

Coops

I had to look that one up, some kind of hat that has not made it south yet. Wrong! I just googled it and found photos of a bunch of "beanies"! I even have one!

Bob

[Robin25113]

Originally Posted by IdahoBob

I am herein, and hereby, revealing my secret bum easier methodology, at no charge to you!

Slip a gelfoam floor pad underneath the cushion. Made a HUGE difference for me. I bought mine at Costco, it is about 1 inch thick and is just a little bit smaller than the cushion on one side of our U-shaped dinette. My bum is happy!

Bob

An excellent idea. I think I'll try it.

[Highway 4x4]

I am going to have to take a look at those dinette cushions on my next outing also. Mine go flat in a few min.

[IdahoBob]

Originally Posted by Highway 4x4

I am going to have to take a look at those dinette cushions on my next outing also. Mine go flat in a few min.

I didn't describe my "invention" very well. it is really a floor "mat". Probably a kitchen version since it has a smooth, rubber/vinyl like surface. Perhaps one inch thick, which, for this application is critically important. I bought two mats, one for each side of the dinette, or, the pair on just one side if experience deems that necessary. With your "stature", and absence of natural padding (with which some of us are more than amply endowed) you may need three mats.

Bob

[Robin25113]

Now I know what to look for at Costco this weekend.

[IdahoBob]

Originally Posted by Robin25113

Now I know what to look for at Costco this weekend.

Chances are that your Costco won't have what I got. But here is something similiar:http://www.amazon.com/NewLife-GelPro...el+kitchen+mat

If interested, you'd have to see if these dimensions will work for you. Good luck!

Bob

[Likes2Camp]

Thanks guys...I was waiting for Highway 4x4 to find the remedy for the "bar-in-back" issue with the couch. Like Mrs Idaho Bob, that is my perch and that bar makes lying down a challenge....we bought a fabric storage ottoman that was a temporary solution to the fact that my feet do not touch the floor when I sit back on the couch...works great by the way for storing books, throws,etc...
but will try the wt distribution fix. Thanks Idaho Bob for dinette cushion idea. It was on our list to problem solve before next trip. We installed vent covers yesterday: another forum tip. We also added sewer hose tube storage to our bumper for extra sewer hose, that we found we needed at many sites. Anything else we need? Does the list ever end?

[Sondis]

We have been disappointed in our sofa and the lack of support in the cushions after 14 days. I am going to give the gel pad rug a try. When we priced high density 5" foam to try to fix it we were shocked at the price and decided to seek a cheaper fix. I think your idea might just do the trick.

[IdahoBob]

Originally Posted by IdahoBob

I am herein, and hereby, revealing my secret bum easier methodology, at no charge to you!

Slip a gelfoam floor pad underneath the cushion. Made a HUGE difference for me. I bought mine at Costco, it is about 1 inch thick and is just a little bit smaller than the cushion on one side of our U-shaped dinette. My bum is happy!

Bob

Update on dinette cushion. After experiencing my marvelous gelfoam pad cushion solution for about a month's worth of evenings, I decided that my solution was not so marvelous.

So after more intensive rv seat cushion foam research, I located a small "upholstery and drapery" shop in Moorpark, CA (a long story) the proprietor of which claimed he had the answer to my sore bum problem. That being very expensive 2.5 lb density foam, their number being "45250" So I invested in their recommendation for just one cushion. The results now after about 2 weeks of evening sitting, is that the cushion is a whole lot better than said not-so-marvelous gelfoam pad solution. Whether it is $183 better I can't say, yet. It is very firm and prevents my tender bum from finding the hard sidewall material used to support the bottom-side of the cushion.

Bob

[Highway 4x4]

I have been thinking of your gell pad fix and now I think I have one of my own. How about one of those backpack sleeping pads? They are about 3/4 thick and are a high density foam. They are not super expensive. Add a layer of that to the bottom of the existing foam. It won't be perfect but it might help with the pain,,,,,,,,,,,.
Bob, call who you know at ORV for 2016 rally info.

[Lac]

"the proprietor of which claimed he had the answer to my "sore bum problem."That being very expensive 2.5 lb density foam, their number being "45250" So I invested in their "

Bob....I heard you were a "Pain In the a__"...hopefully you will have the final solution by "ORV" event time in Wallowa

The "Northlander"

[IdahoBob]

Originally Posted by Highway 4x4

I have been thinking of your gell pad fix and now I think I have one of my own. How about one of those backpack sleeping pads? They are about 3/4 thick and are a high density foam. They are not super expensive. Add a layer of that to the bottom of the existing foam. It won't be perfect but it might help with the pain,,,,,,,,,,,.
Bob, call who you know at ORV for 2016 rally info.

My gel pad was about the same "squishability" as sleeping pads I've seen. Me thinks that what may work for me may not work for someone else. Bums and their sensitivities are kind of a personal thing...

I may contact ORV re 2016 rally. It is hard to believe that they are thinking that far ahead. I'm certainly not...

Bob