Date:         Mon, 2 Jan 2006 14:15:45 -0800
Reply-To:     Doug F <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
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From:         Doug F <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET>
Subject:      Sleeping comfort in the vanagon, sleeping cushion,foam upholstory
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Volks!

Just curious how many of you folks find the vw rear bed upholstory a bit on the too firm side?
I have heard from a friend the westy bed is quite comfortable (which I dont have) and I am wondering if I am just a whimp. 
I have the weekender bed in my 87 syncro and I have to say its a bit too firm for my taste.
I am wondering if the foam gets old  and perhaps harder to sleep on.  
My 89 wolfy with the zebra stripe seemed to have a much softer foam used in the front and rear z bed. 

Have any of you have done anything with your rigs for camping to increase the comfort? 
Over the weekend I picked up a nice Novaform memory foam mattress topper for the back of my rig. 
The full size fits good and is really really nice by comparison. 

I have called around my area to the "foam shops" to see if I can buy foam to replace the vw sleeping cushion in the back with the same stuff.
Also, considering rebuilding the rear bench weekender seat with the same stuff. 

Any thoughts? 

Thanks,
Doug
 

http://tinyurl.com/8cgbk

Developed for NASA to provide relief for astronauts undergoing G-forces, this revolutionary "Memory" foam mattress topper immediately responds to your body's heat and molds around you, relieving pressure points and improving circulation. With exceptional therapeutic cushioning and support, you will enjoy a peaceful night's sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and rested. 

  a.. Sizes: Cal-king, king, queen, full, twin   
  b.. New 2.5" thickness for maximum comfort and support 
  c.. 75% cotton / 25% white polyester terry velour cover/washable 
  d.. High density foam is 4 pounds per cubic foot, made with 100% visco elastic polyurethane foam 
  e.. Customized comfort: Temperature sensitive "memory" foam molds to your body; returns to original shape after use 
  f.. Non-allergenic: Ultra-FreshT antibacterial agent added to foam 
  g.. Healthful: Relieves pressure points and improves circulation 
  h.. Leaves you feeling refreshed and rested 
  i.. Twin dimensions:
  39" x 75" x 2.5" 
  j.. Full dimensions:
  54" x 75" x 2.5" 
  k.. Queen dimensions:
  60" x 80" x 2.5" 
  l.. King dimensions:
  76" x 80" x 2.5" 
  m.. Cal-king dimensions:
  72" x 84" x 2.5" 
  n.. Made in the U.S.A.
The "full" size is the one I picked up for the weekender, it fits nice and seems y have a 2.5 inch memory foam mattress topper for about a hundred bucks.