Adding 8" Sleeping Space To Couch In RP173 |
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Leaflin
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Posted: 02 Nov 2009 at 2:09pm |
I added custom made storage boxes under the Couch,
And made a skirt to hide them.
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Leaflin
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Thank you. Kotasnana, if there is a gap there it would work on the 175 sofa too. That additional 8” makes a big difference. HuronSailor, I really enjoy sewing and as for PhotoShop I can’t get enough of it. I can give myself more hair and take off a few pounds and no one is any wiser.
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HuronSailor
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Excellent post, great photos. Obviously you have some upholstery experience (and Photoshop experience too, I'll bet). Nicely done.
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kotasnana
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good job. I need to check and see if therre is a space there in my 175
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techntrek
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Another good idea.
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'10 Forest River R-pod 171
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Leaflin
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Thank You.
The cushions store perfectly behind the couch.
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Bigbit
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Nicely done. Do they store behind the couch when it's upright?
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yizit
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Great job on the cushions. I'm sure others will appreciate you sharing your ideas.
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Leaflin
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I love our 173 and look forward to getting it just the way I want it.
The first thing I noticed was the gap between the back of the R-Pod and top of the couch when in the sleeping position. I wanted to turn this into additional sleeping space. The distance varied from 6” to 8”. I put a long piece of white paper under the top of the couch and traced it. Here's my pattern
I decided to make two cushions for manageability. I traced the pattern onto 4" dense foam which I cut with an electric knife.
I added 2" memory foam.
I covered the foam with quilt batting
Next I made a pattern to cover the cushions.
One end of each cushion is 6" wide and the other is 8" wide.
Finished covers.
On to a removable outer cover
I surged the edges so my material wouldn't fray.
Adding zippers.
Finished slipcovers
Ready for the R-Pod
Now our RP173 has a 48 inch wide couch/bed!
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