I reupholstered my Vanagon floor for comfortable lounging. Here is how I did it. EXIT
The Vanagon's metal currugated floor is the worst possible kind of surface to build on. Obviously you can't just throw a pad on it and expect it to be comfortable. I tried and it didn't work. |
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One of the major problems with this floor is keeping the cotton cloth tight through varying levels of humidity. If you hang out a lot on it like I do, it will collect a lot of salt and attract moisture, causing looseness. To solve this problem, use "Bungee Cord", available at sports, camping, hunting or surplus stores. Here you see 1/4 inch diameter cord but that is too large. Next time I will use smaller diameter. |
To level out the uneven surface, scavenge pieces of Coroplast (from old signs, for example) and made strips. I cut them crossways as I assumed that would be less compressible. Fill in the troughs with two layers, that will bring the floor up to level. |
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As you work on the Coroplast, be careful as it is easily collapsed by knee pressure. After you put the foam on the pressure will not be a problem. |
Here is the floor with a sheet of 1/2 PoronĀ® foam, modulus 30, density 15. Poron is an extremely tough and heat resistant urethane open-cell foam. I purchased this sheet from Stockwell Elastomerics and it was $180. Divers will know Poron as the rubber used to make diving suits. |
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This is plain cotton denim purchased from a fabric store. I have use 1/4 inch grommets and the elastic cord keeps the cloth under constant tension regardless of how wet it is. |
Here is the completed floor with the denim stetched tight. The part where the door is I haven't figured out how to fasten it down there. When I do I will post it here. My previous floor used velcro but it was not a robust solution. |
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