Peewee_Pete Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 HI Everyone I was aftter some advice please We have an Autoquest 180 and I would like to try and use the above cab bed. The cushions up there are very uncomfortable and quite hard so I was thinking of getting a memory foam topper. I am obviously limited on height up there so I am not sure if to buy a 2.5cm topper and put it on top of the existing cushions, or get rid of the cushions and buy a 5cm or even a 7.5 cm topper and use that straight on the base, i think if i put a 5 cm topper on the existing cushions it will be too high, alternatively will a topper without the cushions underneath be too hard? does anyone have any experience of this ? or any advice on what they think would be the most comfortable? thanks Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebeaches Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 We had a slightly similar problem with the fixed bed in our Chausson Flash S2 - it was too firm. However, we don't have the same height restriction as you. Initially, we added a 5cm cheap memory foam topper, and thought the comfort was much improved. But after a couple of seasons use, we wondered if we could make it even better without too much expense - so added a second memory foam topper - 2.5cm this time. Result - comfort totally transformed and we're on our second season with the revised arrangements. Think we spent under £50 in total buying off ebay, and using old quilt covers to encase the foam. If you're handy at sowing, guess you could make bespoke covers fit precisely. Our bed has a cut off side, so we just tuck the surplus cover underneath the topper - works for us. Not sure it answers your exact problem, but just to say we think memory foam is great for improving comfort and does not need to cost much - suggest you do a bit of 'trial and error', if nobody comes up with a better solution. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewee_Pete Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks for your reply mike, for now I have ordered a 7.5 cm topper and decided to try that on top of the existing cushions. The Motorhome is a 2006 and when we got it the cushions above the cab were still wrapped up, they have never been used since new so they are extra firm!! OS I am hoping this helps if its still too firm I will do as you suggest and buy a second one and maybe replace the cushions with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Memory foam mattress's are made of two parts, a normal foam base and memory foam top, so a topper on its own is not recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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