RV Mattress Buying Guide
Life on the road should be as comfortable as life at home. A supportive, cozy mattress will provide many enjoyable and restful nights spent on the open road.
This guide presents a brief look at RV mattresses. First, I’ll tell you how to determine if you need a new mattress. Then I’ll describe what to look for in a new mattress. Finally, I’ll discuss RV-specific mattress sizes, delivery services, and how to care for your RV mattress.
Does Your RV Need A New Mattress?
A mattress in need of replacement becomes un-supportive and contributes to restless nights and less sleep.
Signs that your mattress needs to be replaced:
Sagging across the middle third of the mattress or along the sides, making your roll towards someone sharing the bed. The mattress makes creaking noises. Soft, non-supportive edges: a sign of edge breakdown. Waking up stiff or sore in the morning. You have developed reoccurring back pain. You are tired in the morning. You find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning. You need a nap during the day. You become irritable. You are unable to concentrate throughout the day.
Out-of-character poor sleeping habits and the effects of sleep deprivation are the first signs that you need a new mattress.
What To Look For – RV Mattress Quality
Your RV mattress should be comfortable, supportive, and offer the same good night’s sleep that you experience at home.
RV manufacturers don’t normally use residential quality mattresses. For quality, comfort and coziness you should look for a residential-quality mattress to replace your old RV mattress. Look for a minimum 8” thick mattress in one of three varieties: (1) plush, premium-quilted pillow top, (2) memory foam, or (3) innerspring.
Another important factor to look for when purchasing an RV mattress is safety. It is important that your RV mattress meet standard safety guidelines and regulations. Look for mattresses which do not use any chemical treatments to meet fire standards; look for manufacturers which use inherently fire retardant rayon fibers to meet safety requirements. Look for manufacturers who build mattresses which meet Federal Fire Safety Standards (CFR 1633), a premium safety feature, for no additional cost.
Mattress quality and durability are other important pieces to consider when shopping for a new RV bed.
Mattress Sizes
It is important to measure the space available for your new RV mattress. Many motor homes require RV-specific mattress sizes with different widths and lengths than your standard home version.
Look for a mattress manufacturer which offers RV mattresses in both RV-specific and standard residential sizes. Look for mattresses so comfortable that they might rival the comfort of your bed at home.
Common RV mattress sizes:
34″ x 74″ RV Twin
38″ x 74″ Residential Twin
49″ x 74″ RV Full
53″ x 74″ Residential Full
53″ x 79″ Full XL
60″ x 74″ RV Queen (Short Queen)
60″ x 79″ Residential Queen
Delivery
It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to ship mattresses. Some manufacturers have developed “box & roll” packaging processes for easy shipping, storage and installation. These processes allow the manufacturers to safely package new a new mattress into a box that is easily picked up and delivered to your door. Once out of the box and removed from the protective bag, the mattress will quickly respond back to its full size, length and height. When the mattress is back to its original size it will feel the same as any other top quality name brand mattress.
Caring For Your RV Mattress
A quilted mattress pad will provide total protection for your RV mattress. Consider using a covering made of durable 100% polypropylene material and filled with 100% polyester fiberfill. Find a mattress pad that is available in standard and RV-specific sizes. A mattress cover is a reliable and easy (to clean it, simply machine wash cold and tumble or line dry) solution to RV mattress protection.
A mattress topper is a product created to act as a cover to preserve your mattress and provide an extra level of comfort as well. Look for a viscoelastic memory foam mattress topper with 2″ of 3 lb. memory foam along with a super plush beige fabric cover. This type of topper is heat and pressure sensitive allowing it to adjust to your body, giving you greater support. Look for a memory foam topper that is hypoallergenic and prevents bed bugs, bacteria, mold, and dust mites.
Always remember, life on the road should be as comfortable as life at home. A supportive, cozy mattress will provide many enjoyable and restful nights spent on the open road.
Tony R. Horton is the CEO of Good Products Online, Inc. which sells residential-quality replacement mattresses for use in RV campers. He hopes you consider purchasing your next RV mattress from GoodProductsOnline.com
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