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Old 03-22-2013, 06:21 AM   #61
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Thanks for the link! I'm surprised at how big the curved cushion is... I guess I can just make a template from the empty space when I pull the gaucho out? Thanks for your help
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Old 03-22-2013, 06:38 AM   #62
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Yes, that would work. I used brown craft paper to trace the dimensions of the curved piece from the original. If I didn't have it I would have laid the other two foam pieces in place with the craft paper beneath them (being sure the paper was true and square to the sides and front of the trailer) and then cut or traced the template. Still looking for the templates I made. I'll probably find them when you post you are finished!
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Old 03-22-2013, 08:42 AM   #63
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Hi guys, I found my receipt from when I ordered new foam for my gaucho and twin bunks. I had the original couch that they used as a template, although it was pretty deteriorated.

Twin bunks: 33" wide x 74" long - they are just 6 inches skinnier than a standard twin size mattress, FYI. I went with a medium density foam that was 5" thick, they are comfy!

Gaucho:
Seat: 21" wide x 86" long x 5" thick (if my memory serves me right this was a little bit too long and I had to trim it a few inches, so 86" may have been a typo, sorry!)
Backrest: 15" wide x 76" long x 5 " thick
Hidden piece: 12" wide x 76" long x 5" thick

Now, this obviously doesn't take into account the curves and angles for the backrest and the hidden piece since they rest up against the curved walls of the trailer, but the foam is really easy to trim using an electric knife to get it perfect. Just like carving a turkey.

Good Luck!
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Old 03-23-2013, 03:26 AM   #64
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Thanks loads for this! I can finally order my foam!!! Just to make things more complicated, Tabasco, do you know the lengths and widths of your beds? You have twins, right?

Thanks again.
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Old 03-23-2013, 08:32 AM   #65
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ELECTRIC CARVING KNIFE: They work great on memory foam mattresses! We installed a queen bed (Left-to-Right) with headboard along street side in aft bedroom. The electric knife was great to "carve" the foam to fit the curved wall!

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Old 03-23-2013, 08:48 AM   #66
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Now I know that with the gaucho slides you can lengthen them by decreasing their overlap, potentially making the bed much bigger. I have also heard that you can decrease the cushions from three to two. Has anyone done this...more importantly do you have photos of this!! Sorry if I have hijacked this thread but is is gaucho related!! You may want to consider this before ordering the foam!
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