Campervan bed / mattress

Hvy14 replied on 02/01/2024 14:09

Posted on 02/01/2024 14:09

We have recently acquired a Campervan. It has the traditional 2 benches convert to a double bed configuration. We had a fixed bed in our last caravan, which was more comfortable as we slept on a mattress. We’ve seen on someone’s blog they used a mattress topper and fitted sheet to sleep on, on top of the van seats. We are interested to try this as it would be more comfortable than sleeping straight onto the seats.
The measurements of the bed area do not match up with any standard sized bedding. My husband suggested buying a mattress topper in a smaller size to lay on top.

Can anyone offer any advice please?

peedee replied on 03/01/2024 10:25

Posted on 03/01/2024 10:25

You could always buy a topper slightly bigger and cut it to size. Electric carving knives work well cutting these. You can also buy it cut to size. Google custom made mattress toppers.

peedee

Takethedogalong replied on 03/01/2024 10:48

Posted on 03/01/2024 10:48

We own a caravan from the 1980’s, with the front long benches that convert to a double bed, or can be used as singles. We upgraded the foam to sleep quality when we first renovated the van, and rather than slats, put in more solid fold up wood over the under bed storage area. Used this both double and occasionally single for years. Getting a bit more creaky nowadays, so we now supplement our bed with a double foam mattress topper, that has been cut in half so we can still use it double, or on top of the foam as singles for a one night travel stop. Try turning your foam benches upside down as well, as this can sometimes help.

Things to be aware of…..more solid wood, and carrying a topper will have weight implications for your outfit, and you will lose some storage having to carry the topper(s). Just buying a topper might not be the answer, nowadays, new caravans are not always built with quality and comfort in mind, it’s more about what they look like in terms of attracting a buyer. So it might be that your foam isn’t good enough, particularly if you are shall we say not lightweight yourselves. Hope you get things sorted👍

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