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Offline lindamc

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« on: November 16, 2013, 02:24:28 PM »
I have been looking at how to increase my comfort when sleeping, due to a touch of arthritis in my hips not allowing a comfortable nights sleep in the camper. We have a foam mattress that is very firm and also and eggshell on that. Its still not enough. Looking back through the forum on mattresses I see a couple have added a microfiber mattress topper to this. Has anyone done similar and especially if you have pain has this helped? All is fine once I'm back in my own bed at home.
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2013, 02:34:14 PM »
Invest in a purpose made innerspring http://madetomeasuremattresses.com.au/. I did and so much better for me than foam.
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2013, 02:39:10 PM »
try a queen size pump up with built in pump, you can increase / decrease hardness as you want with a turn of knob, folds up to nothing which makes more for room awning /  tarp or whatever. $60 at big w and YES they are the ducks nuts. we both have arthritis and steel joints.
$60 might be worth a try
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2013, 02:46:37 PM »
Quote from: Mikeb62 on November 16, 2013, 02:34:14 PM
Invest in a purpose made innerspring http://madetomeasuremattresses.com.au/. I did and so much better for me than foam.


just sent them an email thanks Mike, but I am concerned that it may be out of my price range.

Quote from: laf on November 16, 2013, 02:39:10 PM
try a queen size pump up with built in pump, you can increase / decrease hardness as you want with a turn of knob, folds up to nothing which makes more for room awning /  tarp or whatever. $60 at big w and YES they are the ducks nuts. we both have arthritis and steel joints.
$60 might be worth a try
laf


Laf do you mean an airbed?  I have a 4wd queen self inflating mattress but not thought about adding that to the two I have....will definitely try it next trip.
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2013, 03:13:13 PM »
Quote from: lindamc on November 16, 2013, 02:46:37 PM
just sent them an email thanks Mike, but I am concerned that it may be out of my price range.


These guys are local and I can vouch for how comfy their beds are.
http://www.bedsdirect.com.au/products/camper-mattresses
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2013, 03:19:54 PM »
The purpose made ones have padding one side and therefore allows maximum spring height. A cheaper option could be a thinner standard mattress found at some discount stores...maybe fantastic furniture. It all depends on the available height your camper can accommodate without becoming too difficult get cover on when packing up. Weight is also a consideration if you open your camper top or under bed access.
   
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2013, 03:20:37 PM »
self inflating mattress maybe
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2013, 03:31:04 PM »
I too have old uncle arthur itis so we changed to an innerspring and foam egg shell on top and after 10 months living on the road in it, I only have the occassional night where the old uncle keeps me awake. Hips have never bottomed out like on high density foam mattress (paid $380 from clark rubber for it, now sits in plastic in garage) cost us $299 for innerspring and already had eggshell.

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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2013, 04:26:28 PM »
When we got our camper the mattress in there was terrible like a brick we purchased a queen size innerspring mattress and couldn't be happier the bed base was a bit bigger than queen size but this now means the mattress is not pushed right against the canvas if there is rain or condensation on the camper.  I just have a woollen underlay on it a double one we had in the cupboard but more for warmth if camping in cooler months than for extra comfort.
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« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2013, 04:48:39 PM »
Our soft floor camper came with a foam mattress, we fitted a egg shell and a mattress topper on the mattress, we also purchased 2 self inflating mattresses from Aldi and placed these under the foam mattress, the finished product is as near to as sleeping on our bed at home. The 2 self inflating mattresses are also used in a roof top tent as the mattresses in it is bloody awfull.
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« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2013, 05:15:25 PM »
I ended up getting a custom one made from Makin Mattresses. Only cost $50 more than there standard size mattresses!
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2013, 07:20:22 PM »
+1 for the queen size bed from the bed shop, makes camping a pleasure, actually the one in the camper is better than the one on the bed at home!
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2013, 07:44:35 PM »
NOT HAPPY WITH   .....MADE TO MEASURE MATTRESS   sunny coast
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2013, 08:05:22 PM »
Quote from: geopaj on November 16, 2013, 05:15:25 PM
I ended up getting a custom one made from Makin Mattresses. Only cost $50 more than there standard size mattresses!

I should have added, Makin Mattresses also used 4" springs instead of the usual 6" springs and only put 'wadding' on one site of the mattress to keep it as low as possible so the CT's  travel cover didn't need extending. All this and the custom size only cost an addition $50.
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2013, 08:44:30 PM »

Quote from: GROB on November 16, 2013, 07:44:35 PM
NOT HAPPY WITH   .....MADE TO MEASURE MATTRESS   sunny coast
how is that helpful in any way?
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2013, 01:26:04 AM »
We have a mattress topper. They are absolutely brilliant, really really comfortable.



Here is one on eBay for $58. Ours was about $75 I think.

http://www.home-mallorca.eu/shopimages/products/thumbnails/mattress-topper-microfiber.jpg
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2013, 05:12:32 AM »
Hey linda. We also use a matress topper similar to what muz has, I think we got it from harris scarfe. We love it, it gives enough cushioning and comfort to keep di happy, but still firm enough for me and my dodgy bricklayers back! I actually reckon its more comfortable than our bed at home!
It also provides a bit of insulation and warmth when cold.
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #17 on: November 17, 2013, 06:17:27 AM »

Thanks everyone we are going to try the less expensive options. So first throw on the self inflating mattress, then a mattress topper.
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #18 on: November 17, 2013, 06:41:31 AM »
Quote from: GROB on November 16, 2013, 07:44:35 PM
NOT HAPPY WITH   .....MADE TO MEASURE MATTRESS   sunny coast
May i ask why you arnt happy with them?
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #19 on: November 17, 2013, 07:41:51 AM »
l dragged the 9in feather top innerspring into the CT in a zip up bag to keep it dry & clean . the only thing that improved the sleep is the 2 sided electric blanket run from the inverter . No cold nights in my CT  :cheers:
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #20 on: November 17, 2013, 12:21:55 PM »
Just bought a queen size 900gsm mattress topper for $100 at harris scarfe. Half price sale on mattress toppers.  :)

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« Reply #21 on: November 17, 2013, 01:04:01 PM »
That's the go. The mrs says ours was 1000 gsm ( whatever tht is). They make a mattress super comfy. Enjoy.
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« Reply #22 on: November 17, 2013, 02:31:49 PM »
Wow. 900 was the most we saw so we are happy.

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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #23 on: November 17, 2013, 05:46:10 PM »
Quote from: muzza01 on November 17, 2013, 01:26:04 AM
We have a mattress topper. They are absolutely brilliant, really really comfortable.



Here is one on eBay for $58. Ours was about $75 I think.

http://www.home-mallorca.eu/shopimages/products/thumbnails/mattress-topper-microfiber.jpg


G'day Muzza,

Have a had a look for that Mattress topper on eBay but can't find the exact one as in your photo. Would you mind posting the link to the add if you can find it please?
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Re: camper mattress comfort
« Reply #24 on: November 17, 2013, 05:55:33 PM »
Quote from: lindamc on November 16, 2013, 02:24:28 PM
I have been looking at how to increase my comfort when sleeping, due to a touch of arthritis in my hips not allowing a comfortable nights sleep in the camper. We have a foam mattress that is very firm and also and eggshell on that. Its still not enough. Looking back through the forum on mattresses I see a couple have added a microfiber mattress topper to this. Has anyone done similar and especially if you have pain has this helped? All is fine once I'm back in my own bed at home.

Hi,

Our Cub Escape came with a 4 inch foam mattresses, I added a foam eggcrate topper and a wool overlay on top, it is now very comfortable.

Ray

 
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