High density foam or sprung

Hgv Gaz
Hgv Gaz Forum Participant Posts: 28
edited April 2019 in Caravans #1

Looking at having new foam put into out seating on our 2017 elddis 554 affinity. After having it replaced 3 times under warranty with Leisure furnishings and not happy with them just replacing like for like I’ve had a price from Belfields furnishings for having just the bases done as we don’t use it as a bed. For around £200 I can either have high density foam or have it sprung both the same price. Just wondering what other people’s thoughts are.

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  • EasyT
    EasyT Forum Participant Posts: 16,194
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    edited April 2019 #2

    I have a Lunar Clubman; as was my previous caravan. There are two reasons for this. The length of front seats that we use as two singles and the sprung seating. I was thinking recently that if we chose a different manufacturer I would include the cost of having the seating changed to sprung in my deliberations. I would also be happy to use Bellafield to do so.

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  • Hgv Gaz
    Hgv Gaz Forum Participant Posts: 28
    edited April 2019 #4

    Like you my last 2 previous caravans have been sprung one being a Lunar and one Bailey and also they were very comfortable so by the look of things and also with Coachman going back to sprung in the pastiche which I tried out at the NEC show I think that should be the way to go.

  • richardandros
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    edited April 2019 #5

    I had exactly the same issue with our U3 Barcelona but didn't bother with pursuing the warranty claim because I knew it wouldn't make any difference.  Paid an upholsterer to replace the foam with high density foam and it transformed the seating.  Cost was £250 for the two seat bases, so your quote looks good.  The only down side re the foam is that it is very much heavier than the original - if payload is an issue for you.

    Our new van - Knaus Starclass has sprung seating and leather upholstery which is very comfortable if a bit on the firm side.  On balance, my inclination would be towards good quality foam.

  • Pabst
    Pabst Forum Participant Posts: 18
    edited April 2019 #6

    Yes - we've just changed to a Knaus caravan - Sprung upholstery everytime - just like the caravans we had 30 years ago...... works for us!