Daytime Storage of Duvulay Toppers

Mr H
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edited November 2019 in Parts & Accessories #1

We have two toppers and a two berth caravan. We have often cursed at bedtime with finding a place for the cushions. As we use our shower we do not use it for storage. So when we added the storage of the Duvulays it was a bit of a challenge. We have found a bit of a solution that we would like to share. We did not buy the bags for the duvulays but made bags in a "duffle" style in a material matching the van's upholstery. We then took out the window end upholstered cushions (next to the drawer unit ) together with the short back cushions along the caravan side.These will store at home until we decide to sell the caravan. The duvulay toppers fit in the gap next to the drawer unit and are quite comfortable as seat backs. So now at bedtime we simply unroll the duvulays after putting the long back cushions in the centre. Sorry if this is longwinded but try as I may I cannot load photos on here, and you know a picture speaks a thousand words. Hope this idea may be of interest. Before someone says why not put the toppers under the bed we fully use the space for other things when we go away for a number weeks at a time.

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  • Bakers2
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    edited November 2019 #2

    Good solution.

  • JVB66
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    edited November 2019 #3

    Great idea

  • lornalou1
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    edited November 2019 #4

    why not leave them in place and sit on them or slide under the seat bases between the base and the slats then no space required.

  • Mr H
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    edited November 2019 #5

    Lornalou1 we did consider leaving them out but thought there would be more wear and tear if we did so. Thanks for your comments. 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited November 2019 #6

    What do you store under your benches Mr H? We carry a full size topper cut in half, can get both toppers under one bench, bedding under other. Just wondering. Your solution sounds good though if it works for you.

  • Mr H
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    edited November 2019 #7

    Under one bed it has the control unit for the mover,water tank,fuse box and one pillow and single duvet, a fan when not in use,spare towels. The other has a full size DVD player, bags for awning, satellite dish and tripod when not being used,other odd bits and pieces along with the rest of the bedding. We carry a lot as we often are away for four weeks and don't use the laundry. 

  • Oneputt
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    edited November 2019 #8

    We get all the the bedding including a full size topper under one of the front bench seats, the one with all the electrics/heater etc in we leave empty

  • Mr H
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    edited November 2019 #9

    As we have a mixture of single overnights and long stays when touring the packing varies e.g. whether the awning is used. Ideally, we would not put any bedding near the water heater as it is gets too hot.  

  • lornalou1
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    edited November 2019 #10

    sounds to me you could do with a slightly bigger van and one with a fixed bed so storage would be better and no making/removing bedding twice a day. makes life a lot easier, but only my choice btw.

  • Mr H
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    edited November 2019 #11

    lornalou1 It would be nice to trade up but we are a pair of old fogeys now. With both of us snoring a double bed is out of the question as we need to be as far apart as possible!!! I am sure she would sometimes like to banish me to the awning!! Thanks for you comments.

  • JVB66
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    edited November 2019 #12

    +1surprisedwinkwink these youngsters ehsurprised

  • lornalou1
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    edited November 2019 #13

    haha. I wish. undecided

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