Sam Menard
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I own a Pilgrim RV, c/w a dinette booth. The cushions have plastic straps under the fabric which provide support for your behind. Problem is these straps break easily if you happen to stand on them. Anyone have a remedy or a mod that you would like to share? BTW, I love this site; learned a lot of tips!
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pete42
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Not having seen cushions as you describe I can only suggest maybe a stiffer foam.
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Sam Menard wrote:I own a Pilgrim RV, c/w a dinette booth. The cushions have plastic straps under the fabric which provide support for your behind. Problem is these straps break easily if you happen to stand on them. Anyone have a remedy or a mod that you would like to share?
Yeah, Don't stand on them.
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Can we say (Tramp O Lean)!! Youroo!!
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youroo
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Can we say (Tramp O Lean)!! Youroo!!
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pete42
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Sam I'm sure others will have some ideas instead of making fun.....
altho I thought of the old joke "dr it hurts when I do this...then don't do that"
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MY pilgrim does not have this, so I can not relate sorry not much help, maybe a picture would help me out.
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jester1525
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Sam, are these straps in addition to a solid seat under the cushion? Or do they replace that? I know under my cushion is a thin board that is held up by the framing on the bench with a couple 2x2's supporting the middle.
If your setup is different, can you just span the gap with a thin piece of plywood or mdf?
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Youroo: Where did the name Youroo come from? I am Aussie, and we often say "'Ooroo!" when we are saying "See ya later!" or that effect.
Sam, if you want to keep that type of support, then go to webbing straps that you find on regular household furniture. It is very strong, commonly available, and also very cheap. Otherwise, if you want to change it, install plywood, mdf, or whatever and just add some Dacron fiber to the cushions, and they will feel great!!
I used to make cushions, curtains, and mattress covers for a friend who owned more than 200 TT's (caravans), and have seen what you mean, although on Aussie TT's, not American ones. I never liked the straps because they always seem to let go after a time, and interfere with potential storage areas. They are, however, very easy to replace if you like them.
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Sam Menard
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jester1525 wrote:Sam, are these straps in addition to a solid seat under the cushion? Or do they replace that? I know under my cushion is a thin board that is held up by the framing on the bench with a couple 2x2's supporting the middle.
If your setup is different, can you just span the gap with a thin piece of plywood or mdf?
Essentially, the bench seat consists of: the outer fabric, a foam cushion, a steel frame, and a series of plastic straps that wrap around the frame and provide support to the cushion. I think that there are about 8 straps. The straps are similar to the plastic binding straps that you sometimes see wrapped around a cardboard box that is used for shipping.
Excuse my ignorance, but I thought that this type of construction was standard in the industry. What's under your cushions?
Sam
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