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Determining Cushion Thickness

To determine the thickness of the foam inside the cushions, first, unzip the cushion and see if it has any pillow wrap (a white fluffy stuff) on the top and bottom of the cushion. (most RV cushions do not have any, the only thing in the cushion cover is foam.) Assuming that there is no pillow wrap inside the cushion cover, measure the cushion thickness like this:

1. Lay the cushion on a hard surface, such as the kitchen or a hardwood floor.
2. Lay a ruler or straight edge on top of the cushion so that it hang over the edge of the cushion by several inches.
3. Measure the distance from the under side of the cushion to the floor.
4. Although all RV cushions are generally the same thickness, don’t assume that. Measure each cushion type to verify thickness.

Note, if there is pillow wrap inside the cover, then measure the edge of the foam. Measure the edge of the foam in some area where the foam is not mashed down, usually at the back of the cushion. Bring the edge of the foam out of cushion enough so that you can get a full height measurement.