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01-25-2017, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: no fixed address, California
Trailer: 2017-21' Escape (sold) Casita 17' (sold)
Posts: 1,348
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1.5" PVC pipe as spacer for mattress
Hi all
I want to make a quick and cheap and effective spacer to keep the mattress away from front and side walls. To allow air flow when it is cold outside. On our 21'.
(We noticed a bit of dampness on the mattress sides - when camping in freezing temperatures after our recent pickup at ETI)
I measured - and I think a 1.5" PVC pipe - an 8' piece cut to a 5' and a 3' piece - would work well.
Just dropped down in place.
Any downsides?
I would think it would keep the mattress away from the wall and allow airflow.
Thoughts ?
John
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01-25-2017, 04:15 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Front Range, Colorado
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA picked up in July 2017.
Posts: 523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Losangeles
Hi all
I want to make a quick and cheap and effective spacer to keep the mattress away from front and side walls. To allow air flow when it is cold outside. On our 21'.
(We noticed a bit of dampness on the mattress sides - when camping in freezing temperatures after our recent pickup at ETI)
I measured - and I think a 1.5" PVC pipe - an 8' piece cut to a 5' and a 3' piece - would work well.
Just dropped down in place.
Any downsides?
I would think it would keep the mattress away from the wall and allow airflow.
Thoughts ?
John
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Also look at pool noodles.
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01-25-2017, 04:21 PM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: no fixed address, California
Trailer: 2017-21' Escape (sold) Casita 17' (sold)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SFDavis50
Also look at pool noodles.
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Aha ! Great ideal. Lighter, and I have some kicking around.
:-)
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01-25-2017, 04:39 PM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Seventy Degrees"
Posts: 3,495
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Second the noodles. They work fantastic at the bottom of the dinette back cushions as well to correct the angle.
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01-25-2017, 07:14 PM
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#5
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,235
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Eepool noodles
Quote:
Originally Posted by SFDavis50
Also look at pool noodles.
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Dollar Store
Thanks Earline
Dave
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01-25-2017, 09:17 PM
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#6
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg A
Second the noodles. They work fantastic at the bottom of the dinette back cushions as well to correct the angle.
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Hi Gregg . They sure do ! Pat
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01-25-2017, 09:26 PM
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#7
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,210
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The dinette cushions are not very comfortable. On our last trip we brought a cushion from a wicker chair we have and it worked great.
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01-25-2017, 09:32 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
The dinette cushions are not very comfortable. On our last trip we brought a cushion from a wicker chair we have and it worked great.
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Hi Rossue try the large noodle . It really improves your back comfort . It slats the cushions . Pat
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01-25-2017, 09:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,210
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Right Pat, however the 4" foam is pretty dense- you know people use it to sleep on. In other RV's the back cushions are cushier- at least it was in a Class C we had.
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01-26-2017, 12:17 AM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2013 19 Escape
Posts: 7,204
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
Right Pat, however the 4" foam is pretty dense- you know people use it to sleep on. In other RV's the back cushions are cushier- at least it was in a Class C we had.
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I know Rossue the cushions are not very comfortable . We have a 2 in piece of foam also ,under the cushions . When we can swing it going to have the cushions redone . But the noodles really help in the meantime . Pat
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