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Bedskirt snap size?

Does anyone know offhand the diameter of the snaps Foretravel used in the early 2000's on the bedskirts?

I'm planning to sew a new one for our 2000 and prefer to work with the existing screw-in parts on the bed platform, so I need to match the snaps. 

I know I can harvest the upper fabric band from the existing "Grandmillenial" style one and just attach a new skirt (that's my backup plan), but you never know when faux needlepoint floral will come back in style  ;)
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Bedskirt snap size?

Reply #2 –
Quote from: erniee –
Go to Hobby lobby or JoAnn fabrics

I wish it were that easy.  Unfortunately, we don't have either near us. 

I'm wondering if this is more of a marine snap.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Bedskirt snap size?

Reply #3 –
You can have ours if they're the right size.. we ditched the bed skirt.
Frank & Connie Williams
1999 U320 '36
Build: 5466
MC: 18335

Re: Bedskirt snap size?

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Phranko –
You can have ours if they're the right size.. we ditched the bed skirt.

Thank you, unfortunately I need the fabric side of things, not the screwed-into-the-base side.  The fabric side can't be reused since it is swedged together when installed in the fabric .

I found some marine ones on Sailrite (kinda pricey since they're stainless) and these on Amazon that I might try.   

Amazon.com: Snaps Kit for Boat Cover, 120pcs Canvas Screws Snaps Buttons...

I generally have to mail order sewing supplies, but none of my go-to's carry this style of fastener, so they don't appear to be a home dec notion.  Steve noticed they look like something used on a tonneau cover as well.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Bedskirt snap size?

Reply #5 –
They are marine related, as when  we replaced that skirting I picked dozens of them in stainless from a mom and Pop upholstery place in Mazatlan.  I bought more back in Canada and they where a standard size. No one asked what size did I want. Just how many, and male or female piece.
Johnh
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Re: Bedskirt snap size?

Reply #6 –
Thanks John! 
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Bedskirt snap size?

Reply #7 –
I can confirm the snaps I bought from Amazon are the correct size.  Amazon.com: Snaps Kit for Boat Cover, 120pcs Canvas Screws Snaps Buttons...

Prototype bedskirt currently under construction so I can identify any tricky steps (besides pleat/seam placement) before cutting into the final fabric. 
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Bedskirt snap size?

Reply #8 –
My wife just cut the old snaps off the old one and sewed them on the new one

I didn't look for new snaps
1998 U320 40'
2005 GMC Yukon
MC# 17609