uncomfortable (Driving my DP)

I thought that these are all great suggestions. In my case I removed the wallet all of the time and no longer carry it in the back pocket. It sure has helped me. JMT

Whatever other people may suggest at least give the wallet removal a try I did & it the trick for me & I don't have a thick wallet--TRY it since it doesn't cost anything you may be surprised-Rich

i had a similar problem and bought a wedge shaped pillow(i think it was $30) from autoanything. it did the trick for me

Now come on guys, wallets are thin now - no one carries thick wads of cash, as we have our little slips of plastic. Well, unless shopping at Target (Yeah, a cheap shot, as it is could have been any chain store that was attacked.)

I broke the ball joint off of my femur four years ago (don't bounce like I used to:)!). After the DOC placed three roofing nails in the bone to hold it together, I'm really doing great. Except my sac on the side of my hip ruptured, and I now have bursitis. If find that sitting in one position for long times, really seems to get uncomfortable.

I use the combination mentioned above, of changing sitting positions, often. I also, when safe, do use the Cruise Control, and then have a routine that I do to move my legs around. Keeps things flowing well, and also seems to help on the hips comfort level. The first thing I do before sitting down to drive the RV, is place my wallet in the overhead above the drivers seat. I have not yet tried any of the smaller foams or rolled up towels trick yet, as I have not felt I needed them. But, I will keep them in mind as the years go by:)!

And we usually consider a long stretch without stopping to be about 4 hours. Get the dog outside, I like to walk around the rig and check things, and just do some stretching. Though I will say that was pre-retirement mode, when we were 'going to or coming home' on short vacations. As we learn how to be retired, we will try to cut max driving days to 4-5 hours, or less if we see something we want to stop and check out on the way:)!

Best of luck to you, be safe, and keep having fun!
Smitty

x-4 on the wallet. As time has passed it seems that my wallet has gotten thicker; alas not with money.

x-3 on the wallet. Worked for me.

Doctor told a friend to remove the wallet from his rear pocket and place it in the console. Seems it throws your body out of proper alignment. He followed doctor's orders and is now fine with driving his motorhome.

Cat Lady

Take your billfold out of your back pocket

I bought new Captains chairs from DiscountVan and RV in California. They will custom design them with a foam that suits your needs. After my back fusion, I can still drive all day with the new seats.
There are also several places that handle air ride semi truck seats that may work for your needs.
I also find that having a seat with an adjustable seat base, where you actually sit, that allows you to vary the angle of the seat in relation to the back, also helps in providing some comfort. This can be used to relieve some pressure on the back of your legs by your knees.
Basically, besides having the correct foam, I like a seat that is adjustable in all directions to vary my driving position in order to minimize staying in one position too long.

You should not be driving so long without stopping to stretch. In addition to stretching your muscles, you are increasing circulation. That can prevent blood clots. Stop and stretch, an aching leg is your body telling you there is something wrong!