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Wed, 03 April 2013 09:46

DrPepper

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I checked the the usual suspects but don't see anyone that has a replace for the Twin Bed Mattresses. After spending a long weekend sleeping on ours, my wife and I are still hobbling around in lower back pain.
Is anyone one out there doing replacement Mattresses?

Phillip Udel - I Own a 1975 Avion

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Wed, 03 April 2013 09:58

rcjordan

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Having recently spent 3 nights in the back of a Birchaven with the side-mount (flex-steel?) settees, I can say that I was really expecting crippling back pain --so I hear you loud & clear. To my surprise, the rear queen was comfortable. My daughter and son-in-law reported that the dinette bed (flex-steel??) was also surprisingly comfortable (but narrow).

JimB reupholstered these for the PO. I do not know if he changed the foam but suspect he did. At any rate, he's making high-density foam mattresses for the rear twin Royale. Mine is extra-long.

SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC

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Re: Resting In Peace [message #203489 is a reply to message #203487]

Wed, 03 April 2013 09:58

tphipps

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My coaches mattresses were replaced by the P.O. with purpose built mattresses from a "custom" mattress store. No idea of the coat, other than they are very comfortable and fit the Avion layout.
This might be the only way to go, as I believe that the typical twin bed in the GMC sized coach is narrower than a standard twin.
Tom, MS II

2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG

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Wed, 03 April 2013 10:24

Sandra Price

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We use 4" memory foam mattress topper on top of the plywood base. Bob does
not have back aches when we travel, but he sometimes does on our old
mattress at home. Sandra Price
On Apr 3, 2013 9:58 AM, "Thomas Phipps" <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:

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> My coaches mattresses were replaced by the P.O. with purpose built
> mattresses from a "custom" mattress store. No idea of the coat, other than
> they are very comfortable and fit the Avion layout.
> This might be the only way to go, as I believe that the typical twin bed
> in the GMC sized coach is narrower than a standard twin.
> Tom, MS II
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Re: Resting In Peace [message #203498 is a reply to message #203489]

Wed, 03 April 2013 10:30

Richard Andis

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The PO moved the nightstand, bridged the aisle of my rear twin Royale and put a full sized regular mattress in my coach. I was going to restore it back to twins but I'm starting to like the new configuration. Up until it's time to access the buzzbox or plumbing that is Mad

Mad

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Royale rear twin can be a bit challenging to find especially if you want the corner notched to clear the tail light housing. Custom is about the only way to go.

Check out some local stores that specialize in the different types of foams. You can pretty much make your own. Start with a 4 inch firm and top it off with 3 inch gel memory foam topper. Have some nice upholstered covers made for the sandwich and call it a day,......er night.

Valhalla - 1978 GMC Royale rear twin [SOLD]
Walküre - 1974 VW Thing (Toad)

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Re: [GMCnet] Resting In Peace [message #203501 is a reply to message #203487]

Wed, 03 April 2013 10:34

powerjon

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If you check in the yellow pages and look for mattresses you might find a local mattress manufacture. While we were in Tucson we found a custom mattress shop that would build in any shape size and materials that you wanted and at a reasonable price and 1 week Delivery. Here is the Mid Michigan area there is a custom shop in Saginaw, MI.

If you look for custom makers on the web there are many. Just do a search for custom mattress makers. See if any are in your area.

http://www.mattressinsider.com/custom-mattress.html?gclid=CNeDz7zorrYCFe5AMgodBEkAUw

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan

On Apr 3, 2013, at 10:46 AM, Phillip Udel <admin@salemcorp.com> wrote:

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> I checked the the usual suspects but don't see anyone that has a replace for the Twin Bed Mattresses. After spending a long weekend sleeping on ours, my wife and I are still hobbling around in lower back pain.
> Is anyone one out there doing replacement Mattresses?
>
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Re: Resting In Peace [message #203502 is a reply to message #203487]

Wed, 03 April 2013 10:41

Carl S.

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DrPepper wrote on Wed, 03 April 2013 07:46

I checked the the usual suspects but don't see anyone that has a replace for the Twin Bed Mattresses. After spending a long weekend sleeping on ours, my wife and I are still hobbling around in lower back pain.
Is anyone one out there doing replacement Mattresses?

We got a foam mattress from Overstock dot com. It consists of two layers of different density foam with a 3 or 4 inch memory foam topper. It is at least as comfortable as the sleep number bed we have in the house. IIRC, these were available in lots of sizes and can also be cut easily to fit.

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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Wed, 03 April 2013 11:11

DrPepper

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So after reading Richards comment, it dawned on me that my wife works for a company that makes hospital beds parts, so I had her ask her Sales guy about someone to make a custom mattresses.
So he emailed one of his customers, and he thinks he can get 6" 5 1/2lbs 60/40 Latex material at cost. But is comes is 25 foot rolls, so that's enough to make 8 beds, anyone want a 6" Latex Mattresses. lol Very Happy

Very Happy

Phillip Udel - I Own a 1975 Avion

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Re: Resting In Peace [message #203517 is a reply to message #203487]

Wed, 03 April 2013 11:40

rcjordan

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What's cost of half the roll?

SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
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Wed, 03 April 2013 12:06

DrPepper

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rcjordan wrote on Wed, 03 April 2013 12:40

What's cost of half the roll?

Waiting for the guy to get back from lunch, it will ship out of Dalton, Ga,

Phillip Udel - I Own a 1975 Avion

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Re: Resting In Peace [message #203534 is a reply to message #203487]

Wed, 03 April 2013 13:37

Jim Galbavy

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I went to the local "Original Mattress Factory". They measured the bed and custom made a real mattress for cheaper and better quality than anyone would cut a piece of foam. Sleeps nice.

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, Fl

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Wed, 03 April 2013 15:13

tphipps

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If you want to roll your own, find an Ikea store, and look at their different available foam mattresses. Check out the "as is" dept for displays marked down. Most foams can be cut easily with a eletric knife. Make a clamp out of 2x4s, crush firmly, and cut to your heart's content. The typical razor or utility knife will not do a satisfactory job.
Tom, MS II

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Re: [GMCnet] Resting In Peace [message #203551 is a reply to message #203545]

Wed, 03 April 2013 16:00

Byron Songer

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Agree. Electric knife with serrated blades does the trick for cutting foam.
Be sure to plug the knife into a 110 outlet otherwise you'll be doing a lot
of stroking.

Byron Songer
Louisville, KY

Thomas Phipps wrote:

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>
> If you want to roll your own, find an Ikea store, and look at their different
> available foam mattresses. Check out the "as is" dept for displays marked
> down. Most foams can be cut easily with a eletric knife. Make a clamp out of
> 2x4s, crush firmly, and cut to your heart's content. The typical razor or
> utility knife will not do a satisfactory job.
> Tom, MS II

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Re: Resting In Peace [message #203565 is a reply to message #203487]

Wed, 03 April 2013 19:26

kerry pinkerton

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WalMart.com has memory foam mattresses and free at home delivery. We bought a full size 4.5" thick one for the rear bed and it sleeps great.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Modern-Sleep-4-1-2-Sofa-Bed-Memory-Foam-Mattress-Queen/21287287

Just today, I ordered the same thing in queen size for a couch/bed project I'm building. I wanted the 80" length and will cut the 32" width I want and use the rest for the back. $157 tax and all delivered to my door.

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: Resting In Peace [message #203570 is a reply to message #203565]

Wed, 03 April 2013 20:14

Keith V

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I put a $100 queen air mattress in the back of my sidebath ex royale.
The interior has been heavily modded tho so I don't know how stock it is.

It is extremely comfortable, almost as good as the waterbed in the house....

Keith Vasilakes
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Re: [GMCnet] Resting In Peace [message #203573 is a reply to message #203570]

Wed, 03 April 2013 21:00

Sandra Price

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Bob and I used an air mattress until it "blew out". It was as comfortable
as our Select Comfort at home. Walmart didn't have an air mattress, so we
bought the 4" memory foam, which has met our needs for several years
now--about $100 vs $700 for the Select Comfort, which we had planned to buy.

Sandra
On Apr 3, 2013 8:14 PM, "Keith V" <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:

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>
> I put a $100 queen air mattress in the back of my sidebath ex royale.
> The interior has been heavily modded tho so I don't know how stock it is.
>
> It is extremely comfortable, almost as good as the waterbed in the
> house....
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Re: Resting In Peace [message #203575 is a reply to message #203487]

Wed, 03 April 2013 21:09

kerry pinkerton

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My coach came with "a high dollar self contained air bed" purchased by the PO. Built in compressor and control. Works fine we just did not like it at all.

Someone make me an offer.

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Thu, 04 April 2013 12:06

George Beckman

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DrPepper wrote on Wed, 03 April 2013 07:46

I checked the the usual suspects but don't see anyone that has a replace for the Twin Bed Mattresses. After spending a long weekend sleeping on ours, my wife and I are still hobbling around in lower back pain.
Is anyone one out there doing replacement Mattresses?

We bought a regular mattress from Penny. They even delivered it. I told them, it isn't going to fit back there very well, you will have to bend it.

The reply was, "No sweat".

After much grunting and groaning and bending (one guy had two feet up like a spider on its back) they had it back there.

"No Sweat."

We like it.

'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George

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Fri, 05 April 2013 09:42

DrPepper

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OK, So the guy got back with me. There are two types of Latex Foam he has in 6", one is a 60/40 blend the other a 20/80 blend.
He is sending me samples.

The Cost for the 60/40 for a twin is 170.00, the 80/20 will be around $140, that does not include shipping. The Good News is they are cut to a standard Twin size, the bad news is I have to buy 6 of them Sad

Sad

. PM me if anyone whats two.

I can also get queens, but don't have costs yet.

Phillip Udel - I Own a 1975 Avion

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