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gypsy97 · RV-Dreams Family Member

RV Mattresses

Luvglass · RV-Dreams Family Member

The quality of the mattress varies by manufacturer and model, they are not all uncomfortable.

We've been happy with ours for almost 3 years now, but did add a mattress topper about a year ago. Give it a good test before you buy and then decide if you want to bring one from home.

Sometimes they fit and sometimes they don't, again depends on the model RV you decide on.
Fred

Roz · RV-Dreams Family Member

Fred hit it on the head. Size and quality vary from manufacturer of one RV to the next. Our current MH came with a Sleep Number Queen. Our first came with a spring Queen. We replaced it with a wonderful spring mattress. Both coaches were made by the same company, but at different price points within their line.

Just go into a purchase with your eyes wide open. This could be a point of negotiation. Generalities are usually not good with all the variances found in RVs.

Best, go for what you want. You are in a buyer's market. Make sure you do your homework and become a savvy RV buyer.

Charles

bjoyce · RV-Dreams Family Member

We measured the beds in both of our RVs and made sure they used a normal 60x80 Queen mattress. On the first one we hated the mattress and replaced it with a Select Comfort Sleep Number bed with pillow top. When we traded to the new RV we moved the new mattress to the old RV and moved our Select Comfort mattress in.

Travelin Duo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Our MH came with a 60x80 queen size mattress. We wanted a regular size when we bought, and not the shorter ones. However we got rid of the new one that came in it as we ordered the same as we have on our bed at home...A Natures Rest. Love it.
Would have used the one at home but it is a King size.
When you buy your rig...just be aware of the size they are offering you.
Buying sheets are easier too I think anyhow if you have a noraml size mattress.
We could have ordered the sleep number as an option on ours, but liked our home one so much decided against it.
It works...so why change.
Good luck///and good night

....sleep well
I'm off to nite nites

now...
We're up at Boothbay Harbor Maine...and it has been raining buckets all day, and it is only 56 degrees...good sleeping weather though..

Arlene

jdensie · RV-Dreams Family Member

The RV Queen mattress is about three inches shorter than a regular queen. We had an RV Queen mattress, in May we bought a Select Comfort Sleep Number with the Pillow Top, now when the slide comes in is sort of crunches up. The slide is not in long as we fulltime and the mattress is usually extended. Love that mattress

Joezilla · RV-Dreams Community Member

We installed a Sleep Number King in our Montego Bay. The mattress it came with was pitiful. We love our Sleep Number King.

Joezilla

Darrell and Judy · RV-Dreams Family Member

The biggest issue is going to be when the slide comes in will the mattress "crush" enough. We replaced our RV mattress with a regular and have had no problems - most mattresses will collapse enough to allow the slides to function properly. If you are bringing one from your house, get some help and switch it out to see what happens.

Doncat · RV-Dreams Family Member

It sounds like the mattress contacting the slide when closed is a common situation. Is this true more often than not? Which models of fifth wheels does this occur in most? confused

Just curious................... Don

gypsy97 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Some 5th wheels have no slide in the bedroom and I don't think they would be affected.
gypsy

Guiler85 · RV-Dreams Family Member

After a couple of years full-timing, we got rid of the original king-sized mattress in our 5er and went with an RV queen air mattress. Basically, it's a Sleep Number without paying the high price of a Sleep Number. If interested in the manufacturer, PM me and I'll give it to you. We've been very happy with it and their customer service.

Anyway, the RV Queen is a few inches shorter than a regular queen. We needed that because our slide would have crunched the mattress and we didn't want that to happen. After paying almost $1000 for a mattress, we want to take the best care of it possible.

gypsy97 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Guiler85 wrote:

If interested in the manufacturer, PM me and I'll give it to you. We've been very happy with it and their customer service.

Thanks, I will keep it in mind for when I decide on an rv.
gypsy

dream reachers · RV-Dreams Family Member

We have a Sleep Number queen mattress and are very pleased with it. The weight difference is also an important factor. Our trailer had a number of options that decreased the carrying capacity to about 2500 lbs. The air mattress saved us several pounds. Full-timers usually figure between 2500 to 3000 lbs. I have been told, part-timers may get by with less. You don't want to be overloaded, it is unsafe.

Postalpair · RV-Dreams Family Member

When we ordered our 5th wheel, we left out the mattress completely. When we did our walk thru, the poor guy took off running to the office to report that there was no mattress. We caught up with him to explain we ordered that way!! We had brought our Sleep Number mattress with us.
Just something to think about.....and when we bring in our slide, we just raise up the mattress and it just slides back down once the slide is in. Been doing this for 3 years now without one bit of problems.

Travelin Duo · RV-Dreams Family Member

This is another great reason to love this forum....
We never even gave weight a thought about the mattress. DUHHH!!!

Now after reading all the posts we are considering looking into buying a sleep number with pillow top. While we are waiting for the house to sell, and before going on the road fulltime...we will need to consider less weight everywhere we can I guess.
The mattress sounds a great way to do that.
So just a queen 60x80 should do it as that is what we have now.
Any suggestions on model numbers or where to purchase them? They seem to be in the Malls etc
Arlene

RVDude · RV-Dreams Family Member

The RV-sized Sleep Numbers are ONLY available through Camping World through some secret exclusive arrangement. Seems Sleep Number can not even sell you one over the phone direct and their stores nor phone reps do not even know they make an RV sized mattress.

You will NEED a 110v outlet near the bed to power the air pump!!!!!

-- Edited by RVDude at 10:45, 2008-08-14

Travelin Duo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Jeff,
We have a regular size queen mattress...60x80...not the rv short size.
So you mean we need to go to Camping World to buy this?
Is that because the other places have a different model?
Thanks
Arlene

Luvglass · RV-Dreams Family Member

You should check your specific RV make and model. Not all RV's require a special size mattress, ours uses a standard queen size 60 X 80.

Fred

RVDude · RV-Dreams Family Member

Only the RV-sized Sleep Number has to be bought through Camping World. Naturally, all the standard Sleep Number beds can be ordered online, phone or through their mall outlets. Measure to make sure if you have a standard or RV-size. The other RV-size difference tends to be in the more rounded foot-end mattress corners - making for tough sheet fitting though.

BTW, ordering any Sleep Number accessories from their store outlets will save you shipping charges - and you still get them delivered to your home via UPS! Seems the stores can place your order for you and then they can "credit back" the shipping charges.

Travelin Duo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Our queen size mattress that came in the new MH is a normal 60x80 mattress.
We took it out as it was too hard.
Bought a Natures Rest from the furniture store that we bought our home king size, but it is really thick and heavy.
As I said before never gave weight a thought ! New at this getting everything for fulltiming thing, and weight issues.
Now we will give the new mattress to a friend and neighbor who can use it.
BUT will be again buying a new one, and I need a comfy one due to having MS.
I need one that is soft and plush not hard. With the Multiple Sclerosis that is important. Everyone on here seems to love them, but all have the pillow top model. Guess going to a store where they sell them and trying them first is the answer.
Seem to have so many models on line, and it is confusing.
So any suggestions as to models will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
aww

Arlene

RVDude · RV-Dreams Family Member

travelin, just because the mattress you really like is thick and heavy does NOT mean it automatically gets das-boot from the RV. First look at does it fit. l x w x h. Since l and w are fine see if it is too tall for the RV. Can you make the bed - sometimes it's so tight that you might have to lift the mattress to tuck. Comfort is an important consideration and we spend a lot of time prone. IF the rig is over weight, consider booting something else instead of the thing you'll spend a third of your day on. You have a 40 footer and I know weight is going to be tight on that - one more foot or so and that puppy will have a tag axle due to weight. But, consider priorities where you can balance weights and comfort.

Yes, an inflatable mattress can help a bunch with weight but make sure it's comfortable first. I know the Select Comfort brand comes in pillow and non-pillow-top. There are many other blow-up brands too, it's just that Select Comfort has the marketing exposure - I've had a couple Select Comfort mattresses and am extremely satisfied in their quality and customer service but they are not inexpensive!

Don't forget the 120v outlet and a space to put the inflator!

Travelin Duo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Jeff
Thanks for all the information, and help.
We will consider it all.
Going to try one out this weekend.
Arlene

Tom and Debbie · RV-Dreams Community Member

It seems you can now order without going through Campers World.

The select number advertisement web site that popped up at the top of this page showed RV matresses for sale through the web site.

Travelin Duo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Hey Dude after reading your post Larry and I decided you're right...we are very comfortable on the mattress we have, and will stay with it.
Thanks

Lynda and Bob · RV-Dreams Community Member

We have a short queen and I too am looking at an air mattress. There is an ad In Good Sam Highways for www.bearbeds.com that looks interesting. They show one with an internal pump so you don't have to look for a place to put the pump. We have a drawer under the bed rather than the bed lifting up so finding a place for the pump might be a problem. Do they have to be plugged in all the time or just when you air them up? Jeff, your website is amazing. Cool panoramic views! Met you at the rally.

Guiler85 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Lynda & Bob, we have an RV queen air bed from BearBeds.com and are very pleased with it. We've had it for about a year and a half. I believe the one we bought is the "Teddy Bear" bed. Their customer service is phenomenal. One of the mattresses went bad after a year and their warranty is great - full replacement at no cost for 5 years! They sent us a new mattress and upon receipt of it, we sent back the damaged one. No problem at all. We highly recommend this company.

Lynda and Bob · RV-Dreams Community Member

Randy and Terri, Thanks for sharing your info. We've been without Internet coverage for awhile. When we get to Mission, TX in Oct./Nov. we will make a final decision on the mattress.

Parrothead · RV-Dreams Community Member

Just started fulltiming, used original mattress for 2 months. About a month ago went for Select Comfort through Camping World. With Pesident's club and free shipping found the mattress to be fairly reasonable. Have had it a little over a month and absolutely love it.

Perfectlygoode · RV-Dreams Family Member

We have a bearbed--king, it came with our rv. It too sprang a leak within the first year of use. We did get it replaced without any problems but we had to pay for all the shipping charges on our end and theirs. I feel we should have not been responsible for any charges as the bed failed in the very first year of use. The pumps for the bed are hidden within the mattress itself and you do not need to keep the unit plugged in all the time---you can just plug it in for airing up or releasing air. The bed is comfortable, but be sure you read the "fine print" on your warranty! Also, be sure and keep some vinyl patching materials on hand for emergency repairs. Once you spring a leak there is nothing between you and the plywood platform but about an inch of foam!