Ambulance Conversion - New Modifications.
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patoz
Expedition Leader
Looks good, but what is your plan for keeping the cushions from separating when you're sleeping on them?
I may end up doing something similiar, but if I do I'm going to have the upholster add a large YKK zipper on the bottom two edges between the back and seat cushions, so they can be zipped together when in bed mode. The zippers would run the full length of the bed and be on the bottom side when sleeping.
I may end up doing something similiar, but if I do I'm going to have the upholster add a large YKK zipper on the bottom two edges between the back and seat cushions, so they can be zipped together when in bed mode. The zippers would run the full length of the bed and be on the bottom side when sleeping.
rlrenz
Explorer
The zippers sound good. One thought I've had is if it would be possible to size things so the cushions would slide into a sleeping bag, maybe a 2-person-sized bag. Stuff them in, zip the bag, and all ready for night.
This assumes that you would need cushions that would fit into an available bag, though.
This assumes that you would need cushions that would fit into an available bag, though.
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First A mattress pad (maybe even waterproof??)
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http://www.amazon.com/Bedsack-Class...1_12?s=bedbath&ie=UTF8&qid=1456502603&sr=1-12
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and then a regular bed sheet
patoz
Expedition Leader
Yep, you must of been reading my mind because I just found this one also.
http://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Defense...56504459&sr=8-28&keywords=mattress+cover+twin
Waterproof is good, but be wary of the vinyl ones because it will be hot and make you sweat. Get one that is breathable like the one I posted.
http://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Defense...56504459&sr=8-28&keywords=mattress+cover+twin
Waterproof is good, but be wary of the vinyl ones because it will be hot and make you sweat. Get one that is breathable like the one I posted.
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huskyhauler
Adventurer
Putting a mattress pad on at night, and then taking it off in the morning, is A LOT more work than necessary for this sort of hybrid bed setup. The entire mattress needs to be connected via a zipper or a strip of cloth sewing the four pieces together. Plus, in order for the mattress cover to hold those cushions together and keep a 200 pound person from slipping between them will require a substantially smaller mattress cover, which will be an extreme pain in the behind to put on and take off.
IKEA sells a futon mattress that is split down the middle for around $80. Thrown on a 2" memory foam topper from CostCo and you're sleeping on golden feather meant for the kings for under $200 with sheets, and the entire unit folds down or up in seconds.
IKEA sells a futon mattress that is split down the middle for around $80. Thrown on a 2" memory foam topper from CostCo and you're sleeping on golden feather meant for the kings for under $200 with sheets, and the entire unit folds down or up in seconds.
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Well, its too late for IKEA and I guess practice is more realistic then any theory.
I always can add a strip of Velcro.
huskyhauler
Adventurer
A strong velcro strip sewn in will likely work. The key is simplicity and quickness of setup and breakdown.
patoz
Expedition Leader
If velcro can be sewn on, so can a zipper.
Two inch Velcro will require much more stitching, including 'box stitching' along its length, to be sure it's strong enough. I don't know of any adhesive backed Velcro that will stick to cloth, and still be strong enough to withstand the force of separating on a regular basis. Plus, sitting or sleeping on it will cause it to wrinkle up adding even more force to it. Velcro also wears out through use and over time.
A zipper on the other hand, will only require a double row of straight stitching along each half of its length, and can be done right next to the corner of the cushions where the fabric is at its strongest point (two directions of pull coming together). Think of the zipper as a hinge and the cushions as big blocks of wood. Also, I believe a zipper will be much more comfortable to sleep on than a bunch of wadded up 2" Velcro, and will not stick to every bit of dirt, lint, loose threads, clothing, or anything else it comes in contact with when the cushions are separated.
I've been trying to come up with the best solution to this problem for many years now, and still have a few other ideas rattling around in my head. Your upholster may have done this before and have some good ideas of his own. If he does, please share them with us also.
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You right, Velcro is ugly and dirty.
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I believe, at this point, that wraping the mattresses together with the base with two sheets will hold nicely.
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If not I'll find something removable that will block the mattress.
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After a month of BS, finally received my 2-Burner Cooktop.
Of course I had to drive to Fedex to pick it up myself
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CVPWFC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
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I don't know how the other are but this is a piece of crap.
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BEFORE that, I ordered the Atwood twice and they sent me the Wedgewood
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This online orders just killing me !
Of course I had to drive to Fedex to pick it up myself
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CVPWFC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
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I don't know how the other are but this is a piece of crap.
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BEFORE that, I ordered the Atwood twice and they sent me the Wedgewood
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This online orders just killing me !
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patoz
Expedition Leader
I don't know how it's happening, but when I click on that link it's taking me to my 'Amazon Account' page. Please verify you posted the correct link, because this is kind of spooky!