I contacted 5 Caravan manufacturers as suggested, and asked them what I asked the forum:
Can anyone tell us why the backs of the seats have to be made up of 2 cushion rolls, (or more,) with one overhanging the other like the flab on a very obese persons gut? Also, why do the seats have a large roll along the front edge that cuts off circulation to one's legs and, if you've done a ham string at any time, tends to create an unpleasant numbing sensation to the back of one's thigh. Is there a reason why the back and seat cushioning can't be made in one piece and smooth, like those of a settee that we all have in our lounge rooms?
So far, one has replied. Roadstar said:
Hi, You can generally have the upholstery to suit your needs, and from what you are saying you can have it done. It sounds easier to make, but I do not think that it would be the preferred way. Regards .......... Design
So, what is the preferred way? lumps or smooth?
signwilson said
06:38 PM Sep 12, 2011
I prefer comfortable and roadstar would not know how thats why i moded mine
Gerty Dancer said
07:49 PM Sep 12, 2011
Smooth is only good if its big deep cushioning on bigger seats than we have in the J'co.
We just sit up in bed with a backrest for anything like TV watching, playing scrabble etc.
Cruising Granny said
12:05 AM Sep 13, 2011
Straight up back rests in caravan seating is hell on the back. My old van had loose cushions on seat and upright, and they moved all over the place and weren't very comfortable. I had them recovered with some nice upholstery fabric and that improved things slightly. It has a lot to do with the fabric used to cover the cushions/padding. The best deal is to get outside, sit on the comfy camp chair and go for a walk to check out the countryside you're parked in. That's what I want to be doing, but not right now.
johnq said
03:33 PM Sep 13, 2011
Even when I was young and fit the seating in my vans was uncomfortable. Even the folding chair from KMart felt better. It is a waste of time putting better closed cell rubber and covers onto a base designed by a carpenter. There are obvious reasons why caravan makers will not improve the set-up, which would require seating design and supply from a furniture maker.
The only solution is to choose the original lay-out and colours to suit pre-selected quality swivel chairs and fit them yourself (if the van maker cannot) after ensuring that the van maker leaves out its boxes. Housing apartments and offices have become smaller and the swivel chairs have shrunk to suit. Maybe someone has already 'legged it' and can recommend.
I contacted 5 Caravan manufacturers as suggested, and asked them what I asked the forum:
Can anyone tell us why the backs of the seats have to be made up of 2 cushion rolls, (or more,) with one overhanging the other like the flab on a very obese persons gut? Also, why do the seats have a large roll along the front edge that cuts off circulation to one's legs and, if you've done a ham string at any time, tends to create an unpleasant numbing sensation to the back of one's thigh.
Is there a reason why the back and seat cushioning can't be made in one piece and smooth, like those of a settee that we all have in our lounge rooms?
So far, one has replied. Roadstar said:
Hi, You can generally have the upholstery to suit your needs, and from what you are saying you can have it done. It sounds easier to make, but I do not think that it would be the preferred way. Regards ..........
Design
So, what is the preferred way? lumps or smooth?
We just sit up in bed with a backrest for anything like TV watching, playing scrabble etc.
The best deal is to get outside, sit on the comfy camp chair and go for a walk to check out the countryside you're parked in.
That's what I want to be doing, but not right now.
The only solution is to choose the original lay-out and colours to suit pre-selected quality swivel chairs and fit them yourself (if the van maker cannot) after ensuring that the van maker leaves out its boxes. Housing apartments and offices have become smaller and the swivel chairs have shrunk to suit. Maybe someone has already 'legged it' and can recommend.