Custom fabric and cushion info

Sharon_is_SAM

There is frequent discussion regarding the limitations of ordering split cushions and custom fabric.  Since I passed on misinformation, I wanted to post the correct info for the record!  I spoke with John Sante in nuCamp sales and both Elsie and Whitney in the nuCamp Parts department.  

John in Sales reported that they absolutely will split cushions on a New Tab 320 order.  Other customizations are requested via your dealer and approved at the discretion of nuCamp often based on production timing (can they do it at the time of order/production without slowing down the line.)

Famous Elsie in Parts reported that:

1)  all cushions and upholstery slipcovers are made by an off-site supplier.
2)  owner supplied custom fabric is accepted, but it must be in nuCamps hands 3-4 weeks prior to the build of a new Tab.
3)  your fabric must be upholstery type fabric - that is heavy enough to allow for ease of sewing.  Width will determine seaming.
4)  an S or U model requires 12 yards of fabric total.  Different fabric for the backs vs the seats requires 6 yds for each.
5)  a CS requires less, say 10 yards of fabric total, 5 yds each for seats and backs of different fabric.  
6)  Tab owners (as opposed to ordering customers), can also have custom cushions and slipcovers made.  1-5 above applies.
7)  The off-site supplier can provide the cushions, but, if you want to bring your existing cushions (or foam from another source) to nuCamp, they will send them to the supplier for new slipcovers with or without splitting.  (Whitney hinted that it would be costly for owners to ship existing cushions, so this is probably only a good option for those within driving distance of nuCamp.  Sounded like it would be cheaper to order fresh cushions.)

We did not discuss cost or turn-around time.  Contact Elsie with questions - Elsie@nucamprv.com or call 330-852-4811 Ext. 304.

dragonsdofly

@SAM, thanks so much for taking the time to confirm and post this info.

Homebodyatheart

@SAM thanks for this! I would love to do a split couch back! It would give me different options when it’s just me, and make getting to the space behind the Alde much easier!

ColleenD2

Thanks! Excited to order the split back!

TerryV6

We had the split back done at the rally.  Of course we had ordered it before, so it was ready to install upon arrival.  We love it.  Our T@bby has the softer cushions, and we decided to replace the seat cushions with the new firmer ones.  Still waiting on those...

Boy, this is an expensive hobby....

jkjenn

I had custom upholstery done a couple years after I bought my T@b. I thought the cost was reasonable and also got the newer cushion foam.

BrianZ

If anyone knows what it would cost to have a new split pair of cushions (or materials to rebuild old one) & hinges shipped for a DIY install, please share.

TerryV6

Well, we got the new cushions.  I’m having bit of trouble fitting the back left side one in.  The seat back brackets don’t allow enough room.  I’m thinking maybe I can move the right side one about 1/8 of an inch or so.  

TerryV6

I moved the brackets apart just a little and I was home free.  We like the new cushions too...

ColleenD2

I was thinking it didn’t want our bottom cushion split but our custom fabric is striped and only 54”. I’ll have to split them right if I don’t want a seam mid cushion?

sranderle

For those of you who have upgraded to firmer cushions, either via nuCamp or elsewhere, do you have any information on the firmness level compared to what you started with?  If you made new cushions as part of the upgrade, has anyone decided to increased the thickness slightly, as well?

This is one of our big projects for next season.  I have a local upholsterer who will be doing the work.

Thanks