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Mattress topper

brookingsbrookings Member Posts: 39
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New Tab S owner 3 days. Pulling it with a Subaru outback. It's a 09 with 45,000 miles. It's the last year with the old style transmission. Pulled it 70 miles from the dealer on flat freeway. got about 16mpg at 60/65mph. 12 on grade. Went to Costco today and they had some mattress toppers called Nova Form. 3" thick. much better memory I think. I bought a single that fits the back seat folded down perfectly leaving the 2 side seats as is and it fits behind the seat rolled up. I'm solo so it's perfect. I thick $70. well worth it. Love my tab.
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  • mammabear34mammabear34 Member Posts: 5
    congrats !  I searched at Costco as well but wanted one that fits the awkward size of 70x73 when the full bed is made up.  I know there's lots of threads about this subject, but glad you found a great solution ! :)   I'm a new owner too, I've had mine home for 2 weeks now, 2015 S as well.

    Hope you have many great adventures !
    Paula & 2 yr old boy & a couple of 4-legged kids along for the ride.
    Vancouver, WA (near Portland OR)
    2015 T@B 320 S
    2016 Kia Sorento V6 AWD
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  • cbarnhillcbarnhill Member Posts: 330
    It’s real easy to cut the mattress toppers using scissors or an electric carving knife. Just get the larger size and cut it to fit. I currently have a 2” (cheapo version) and would love to put a 3” one in there but afraid it will cover the heat vents in my 2015. I use the space above the back shelf for clothes so drilling holes there is not an option. 
    Cindy with my 2015 MaxS (Puppy) and my 2015 Subaru Outback (Boo)
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  • GidgetGidget Member Posts: 64
    @cbarnhill, I have a 2" gel topper... not a cheapie... are these easy to cut STRAIGHT with plain ole scissors, too? I don't want it all jagged... a bit OCD when it comes to the aesthetic... plus, I'm a designer so... :)

    Look out open road, here we come!!! Me, my Gracie May, a 2YO Beaweenie; half Beagle, half Dachshund, Dash, the 2015 Kia Sorento LX V6, Gidget, the 2018 nüCamp 320s!

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  • dsfdogsdsfdogs Member Posts: 605
    If you have an electric carving knife, that works well. I've used a serrated bread knife. 
    Debbie in Oregon
    2023 Tab 400 / 2022 F150 XLT Sport 3.5EB
    Traded in - 2018 T@B 320 S/2019 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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  • GidgetGidget Member Posts: 64
    Ok, I'll certainly give that a try... thanks @dsfdogs

    Look out open road, here we come!!! Me, my Gracie May, a 2YO Beaweenie; half Beagle, half Dachshund, Dash, the 2015 Kia Sorento LX V6, Gidget, the 2018 nüCamp 320s!

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  • cbarnhillcbarnhill Member Posts: 330
    Yes. The electric carving knife makes it a breeze. I marked it first with a sharpie and a straight edge. 
    Cindy with my 2015 MaxS (Puppy) and my 2015 Subaru Outback (Boo)
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  • GidgetGidget Member Posts: 64
    @cbarnhill, I did it and you were right.... absolutely ZERO problems even with a natural latex topper! So, thank you!!!

    Look out open road, here we come!!! Me, my Gracie May, a 2YO Beaweenie; half Beagle, half Dachshund, Dash, the 2015 Kia Sorento LX V6, Gidget, the 2018 nüCamp 320s!

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