| Mattress Update [message #104772] |
Mon, 01 November 2010 15:18  |
Carl S.
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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
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Back in August, I had asked for opinions on mattresses. We had come to the realization that the inner spring mattress in our coach was not all that comfortable and that was the reason we were not sleeping well. What we settled on was this:
http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/10-inch-Full-size-Accu-Gold-Memory-Foam-RV-Component-Sleep-System/4415452/product.html
I saw this system on Overstock.com, thought it looked interesting, and decided to try it out. If I remember correctly, we didn't pay as much for it as in the current ad.
We installed this mattress in the coach before our recent trip to Salt Lake and Vegas. What a difference! It is WAY more comfortable than the old one and we finally sleep well in the coach.
Thanks for the advice from several of you. It helped us to make an educated decision.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mattress Update [message #104786 is a reply to message #104777] |
Mon, 01 November 2010 16:08  |
Carl S.
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<Is this one that can be trimmed down to fit the back of a Palm Beach?
<How would you cut it and not make a mess?
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1977 GMC ex-Palm Beach, 26-3
Treasure Island, CA
KC6VHG, KAG0675 "980"
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Desmond,
The one we got is a "full size". It fit right in with no modification. I understand foam mattresses can be cut with an electric knife or, even a scissors. I'm not sure how successful either method would be on thick foam pads.
One of the nice things about this three-pad system is that it is easy to handle. Another is that the firmness is adjustable. We put the firm pad on the bottom, the medium one in the middle and the memory foam, of course, on top.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mattress Update [message #104808 is a reply to message #104791] |
Mon, 01 November 2010 20:49 |
Dr. Detroit
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Registered: April 2010
Location: Novi, MI.
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Yep...Use the same one you carve the Turkey with at thanksgiving. Use a serrated blade like the one you'd cut bread with. You want the blade long enough so it projects below the foam even on the up stroke otherwise it can make a mess.
If all else fails a band saw or sawzall with a dull metal cutting type blade works too.
I've also used a coping saw with a tile type blade for really tight detail cuts.
For sculpting work a Fein Multi Tool works really well too. I believe there are versions by other manufactures.
A rounded end Xacto blade and a steady hand is another way too.
If you can't tell, I've worked with a lot of foam in the past.
Ken Wolkens
1973 GMC 23'
All Birch and Maple Interior Cabinetry. TZE033V100221
"The Honeycomb Hideout"
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