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title: "U-Shaped Dinette Cushions for Campervans, Made to Measure"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/u-shaped-dinette-campervan-cushions/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Nate Kowalski, The Pattern Engineer of Detroit"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/nate/"
published: "2026-05-04"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "u shaped dinette cushions, campervan seat cushions, rv dinette cushions custom, camper cushion covers, 8 inch thick dinette cushion"
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# Can you make U-shaped dinette or campervan seat cushions?

*A U-shaped dinette is three seats and a back cushion pretending to be one object. Draw each piece on its own and the whole thing becomes simple arithmetic.*

Also asked as: Seating cushions for my campervan?; It's a U-shaped design.

> **The quick answer:** Yes, U-shaped dinette and campervan seat cushions are made regularly, each piece cut to its own measured size. Send a drawing with every run of the U, the depth and the thickness you want, plus a photo of the space. One set used a 65 x 17.5 in long seat and two 17.5 x 24.5 in side seats, all 8 in thick.

![Taupe box cushions on a built-in U-shaped masonry banquette with white pillows, parasol and sea view](https://cushionguide.com/media/u-shaped-cushions/taupe-u-shaped-masonry-banquette-cushions-sea-terrace-1600.webp "Made-to-measure taupe cushions follow every turn of a built-in masonry banquette overlooking the sea.")

## Key facts

- U-shaped vehicle and dinette seating is made regularly.
- Send each run of the U, the depth, the thickness and a photo of the space.
- Each piece of a U is sized separately, including the side seats.
- Dinette seats can be 8 in (20 cm) thick or more.
- Replacement covers for camper or trailer cushions are made from a template or drawing of each cushion.
- The workshop reviews the drawing before quoting.

## One real U-shaped dinette, piece by piece

| Piece | Size | Thickness | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long seat | 65 x 17.5 in (165 x 44.5 cm) | 8 in (20 cm) | 1 |
| Side seat | 17.5 x 24.5 in (44.5 x 62 cm) | 8 in (20 cm) | 2 |
| Back cushion | 65 in (165 cm) long | 4 in (10 cm) deep | 1 |

## Why every leg of the U gets its own numbers

A U-shaped seat looks like one object. It is not, partner. It is a long seat, two side seats and, in this set, a back cushion, each with its own width, depth and thickness.

In the velvet set above, all three seats share the same 8 in (20 cm) thickness, so the seating surface stays level all the way around, while the back cushion is a slimmer 4 in (10 cm). Measure twice; the fabric remembers. For layout rules, see the [RV dinette Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/rv-camper-dinette-cushions/) and [U-shaped cushions in the Atlas](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/u-shaped-cushions/).

## What to send, in order

1. **Draw the U from above**: Label every run: back, left, right.
2. **Write the depth of each run**: Front edge to back, on every piece; side runs may differ.
3. **Choose a thickness per piece**: Seats can be 8 in (20 cm) or more; a back cushion can be thinner.
4. **Add a photo of the space**: One straight-on shot of the dinette to check the drawing against.
5. **Let the workshop review it**: The drawing is reviewed first, then the quote comes back.

## Six cushions in a small trailer

A buyer got in touch about the bench cushions in a small camper trailer. Only the covers needed replacing, and there were six cushions. The workshop asked for photos plus a template or drawing with the dimensions of each one, reviewed the drawing, then quoted.

Six cushions means six sets of numbers. Label them A to F on the drawing and on a strip of tape under each cushion, and nobody has to guess later. Is your dinette a true U, or does one side stop short? The [boat and RV cushion](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/boat-and-rv-cushions/) pages have more layouts.

> **Tailor's margin:** Size a U-shaped dinette as separate pieces: one long seat, two side seats and a back cushion, each with its own width, depth and thickness.

> One U-shaped dinette set ran 8 in (20 cm) thick: a 65 in (165 cm) long seat, two 17.5 x 24.5 in side seats and a 4 in back cushion.
>
> — Nate

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Can you make new U-shaped seat cushions for my campervan?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, U-shaped seating is made regularly. Send a drawing with every run of the U, the depth and the thickness you want, plus a photo of the space.

**A common question:** Can my U-shaped dinette cushions be at least 8 inches thick?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. One U-shaped dinette set was made in velvet with a long seat 65 in wide, 17.5 in deep and 8 in thick, a 65 in back cushion 4 in deep, and two side seats of 17.5 x 24.5 in, also 8 in thick.

**A common question:** Can you make new covers for the bench cushions in my small camper trailer?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Send photos plus a template or drawing with the dimensions of each cushion, six in that case; the workshop reviews the drawing and quotes.

**A common question:** Do I have to make a paper template and mail it to you?

**The workshop's answer:** No. A hand drawing with every edge measured, or photos plus measurements, is enough. If you make a full-size template or have old covers, photograph them with measurements marked instead of mailing them.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Should a dinette back cushion be as thick as the seat?

Not necessarily. In one U-shaped set the seats were 8 in (20 cm) thick while the 65 in (165 cm) back cushion was 4 in (10 cm) deep. Give each piece its own thickness on the drawing.

### Can the two side seats of a U be different sizes?

Yes. Each piece of a U is sized separately, so an uneven dinette is fine as long as every run is measured and labeled on the drawing. The workshop reviews the drawing before quoting.

### Do I need new foam to get new camper cushion covers?

No. Covers for existing camper and trailer cushions are made from a template or a drawing with the dimensions of each cushion, plus photos. Measure and label every cushion separately.

## Related at the atelier

- [RV and camper dinette cushions: measuring seats that become a bed](https://cushionguide.com/guides/rv-camper-dinette-cushions/): Measure RV dinette cushions one piece at a time: every seat, back and side run gets its own length, depth and thickness.
- [Can you make custom cushions for my camper van, RV or bus conversion?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/custom-camper-van-rv-cushions/): Yes: custom RV, camper van and bus-conversion cushions are made to your measurements, and the shop replies with a purchase link.
- [Vintage campers and RVs: dinettes, bunks and avocado green](https://cushionguide.com/concepts/vintage-camper-and-rv-cushions/): Vintage camper cushions are made piece by piece from a template or drawing of every cushion, because the dinettes, bunks and benches in an old rig rarely match a catalog size.
- [How should I size cushions for a van bench that converts to a bed?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/van-bench-bed-cushion-sizing/): Size van bench cushions around the storage: splitting the base into two cushions over the compartments won't look or feel odd when the bench becomes a bed, and 14 x 70 in plus 24 x 70 in (36 x 178…
- [Van conversion cushions: build the frame, then measure seat, back and bed](https://cushionguide.com/concepts/van-conversion-and-skoolie-cushions/): Order van conversion cushions only after the frame is built, and measure the seat and back separately, because they are rarely the same width.
- [Boat Cushions in White With Navy Piping for a Curved Cockpit](https://cushionguide.com/readings/white-yacht-cockpit-cushions-navy-piping-teak-deck/): Boat cushions for a curved cockpit should be cut from a template of the actual seat, not a rectangle, and navy contrast piping on white both draws the curve and hides the gray edge wear white…
- [Making templates for boat cushions, V-berths and cockpit benches](https://cushionguide.com/guides/boat-cushion-templates-v-berth/)

*± 1/4 in — Nate*

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Written by Nate Kowalski (https://cushionguide.com/masters/nate/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/u-shaped-dinette-campervan-cushions/