Camper Mattress Upgrade (Only a Handful of People Are Doing This!)

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5 жыл бұрын

Check out our camper mattress upgrade only a handful of people are doing this! In this episode we will be taking you into our teardrop trailer and walking you through how we upgraded our camper mattress to feel equivalent to our high end mattress at home! And best of all this is a low cost rv mattress hack that will help you sleep all through the night.
One of the first RV upgrades or van upgrades that most people tackle is researching what makes the best RV camp mattress. Luckily for you we have already done the research and are excited to share with you our simple camper mattress upgrade. Our goal was to find a camper bed situation that was low profile, light weight, affordable, and of utmost comfort. Well, we found it! Through trial and error we have discovered a combination of bedding materials that feel even better than an RV mattress topper. If you stick around we will also show you how to cut a memory foam mattress to fit perfectly on your rv bed. These tips work for teardrop trailers, van life, scamp trailers, and any other small rv. We aren't an official mattress insider, but we do have some good tricks up our sleeves.
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@MyOsfp7 2 жыл бұрын

*Just what the doctor ordered! It is heavy duty **MyseIf.Furniture** returns to form well, and stays put on my mattress. Great way to add some firmness with give too. Better sleep and less back pain. Best birthday gift in a long time.*

@microgreensgrower3946 2 жыл бұрын

I went to the link: Myself.Furniture but it didn't take me to a specific item that you might be referring to. Could you direct me to the specific item you recommend? Thank you!

@misenberg0203 4 жыл бұрын

Memory Foam...having sold mattress for quite a while maybe I can pass on some information. First memory foam is temperature sensitive. As the temperature in your trailer gets lower, your mattress gets firmer. Summer vs. Winter provides a different comfort level. Memory Foam Topper vs a Memory Foam Mattress. A memory foam mattress is not. pure memory foam. It is composed of a supportive foam base with a memory foam top. A six inch memory mattress has on average one inch of memory foam, and five inches of a supportive foam base. Pore memory foam was not meant to sleep on. If you put a six inch piece of pure memory foam in your trailer you would slowly compress it almost down to the floor when sleeping on it. A piece of one to two inch of pure memory foam is meant to used as a "topper". The purpose is to go on top of a spring mattress, the spring mattress acts as a supportive base. That is why when using a memory foam mattress the comfort level is much different than just using a memory foam topper. Best way to cut a piece of memory foam...you have the best enviroment for this task. Being that memory foam is temperature sensitive jus put your memory foam outside durring the Alaskan winter. In the morning it should be almost as stiff a Styrofoam when you cut it with your electric carving knife. I really enjoy your Utube Videos.. Thank you again.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Love this information Mark! Thank you for sharing this. Have you ever come across the memory foam that has blue dots in it? I think it may be called gel foam? That is what our foam is. Like you said it is meant to be a topper, not a mattress. What we like about this memory foam is in all temps it feels pretty much the same. In winter it does get a little more stiff, but not near as noticeable as regular memory foam. I don't know if this style of foam is still common or not. We got it from Costco about 10 years ago.

@treezza2817 5 жыл бұрын

For a week now, as a trial, I've been sleeping on a Coleman Ridgeline 3 cot topped with the accompanying 2" pad and topped on that with the Klymit Static V, that you are using, but for one person. Without the Klymit, the cot was fairly comfortable, but just needed a tad more cushion. The Klymit solved the problem and I've been really comfortable and getting a good night's sleep. But, unlike your setup, I've got it on top of the pad. I believe I tried it under the pad but found it worked for me better on top. (I think the "V" keeps me more centered on the cot and away from the side rails.) I had already had the Klymit but didn't use it much because it did not provide sufficient cushion on a hard ground or bed of a van. The cot will be part of my temporary minivan conversion for road trips this summer, and I'm now looking forward to a better setup in the van because it will allow storage under the cot, thus more floor space and ability to move about more easily, as opposed to what I had been doing, which was using an airbed that took up most of the floor which made it necessary each night to move gear to the front seats and then to the back in the morning, a very great time-consumer and strain on my bad back. I'm now really looking forward to lots of road trips this summer and being a part-time nomad!

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear you found a great setup and you are on your way to part-time nomad status! We are going to have to try putting the Klymit on top. If you saw in our video I love the setup, but it still needs just a little tweak, maybe flipping the mats around will be the ticket! Thank you for the great info.

@leonordin3052 4 жыл бұрын

This is amazing, especially! The comment section, read half of the entire thing and then quqly scrolled down to the buttom when I found out exactly how an insane amount of replies you are doing to all your comments. Your replies are also well thought and often you research or look something that is mentioned. Truly appreciate it. I think you made many subscribers that will stay with you for a while thanks to that

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leo. I think on our end we are a bit selfish in that we love doing these videos because we learn so much from the comments. The videos are fun to make, but it is the comment section where our family really learns and grows. Thanks again Leo for the very positive comment. We don't get a whole lot of these :)

@kayceegreer4418 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I was pre-thinking in pre-solving this potential problem in my mind - thank you so much! I am preparing to go nomadic; it's going to be a while but I have decided, and am going to get my health together, downsize and go nomad before I die! Life IS too short !

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Do it! We always say the same thing. What we have learned is you just have to do it. There never will be a perfect time to go nomadic!

@jacobhansen5636 5 жыл бұрын

Love the unique feel of this video! The way you did it I think adds a “storytelling” aspect, and I think it really adds a lot to it.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake much appreciated!

@nathanaelcard 3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah. Can confirm! Partner and I literally just did this in our tent and loved it

@djpotts2554 4 жыл бұрын

I had the exact same issues with my memory foam mattress, shoulder hitting hard floor surface. I did the two Klymit 3/4 length and used larger diameter pool noodles for the edges. So far after two years, so good. I do have to re-inflate the Klymit mattresses whenever changing altitudes, not a big deal.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 жыл бұрын

That is us too! In the end we just added foam insulation (pipe insulated sleeves) to the edges and this setup has been the best for us. Thanks for sharing!

@BGreat2 5 жыл бұрын

We have a 17ft Casita SD and it had a custom made mattress and we put a 3" memory foam from Costco. It works great! We live in it and have for 18 months. We love having a toilet for the middle of the night. Our grand daughters go with us (9 & 11yo). One sleeps on the floor and the other the table/bed.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great setup. Our memory foam is from Costco as well, but about half the thickness of yours. Living in a Casita for 18 months sounds like a blast! I bet the granddaughters love hanging out in there.

@annwhale4418 Жыл бұрын

I tried this air & foam mattress tip, as well as, your winter camping trick of adding down and wool blankets. And you’re right, GAME CHANGER, I slept so much better. Thanks so much for the tips & tricks videos they have helped a lot! I plan on having a camping gear yard sale in the spring for all the “stuff” I bought that just didn’t work out for us. It’s accumulated over the years.

@ericmoore6934 5 жыл бұрын

I have the T@G. I see a some T@G owners reporting they are using 8 inch bed, but truth be told, your feet will not fit comfortably under the air conditioner with 8in. The AC is located in the the middle of the cabinets, drops a few inch's below the cabinets, and the toes will be touching the bottom of the AC with 8 inch bed. I'm 6'1", and have to sleep at angle with feet under AC in order to not reach the back of the camper. The 2015 model is 76 inch bed. So what I do is I'm using the original 4inch foam mattress that came with camper, then 2 inch memory foam over that. From my head down to knees is an additional 2 inch foam which I got at hobby lobby, then I tapper down foam to feet so under AC is only 6inches. So for about 2/3 of bed is 8in, then tapper to 6in at feet. I did this mod last summer, seems to be working in the last couple trips. I really like this video, as I can relate. I have tried some other experiments similar to you.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea! We know having your feet touching the air conditioner or the cabinets doesn't sound like much, but it can be the difference between a decent night sleep and a great night's sleep!

@theoutpost2189 2 жыл бұрын

I just became the proud owner of my first teardrop (squaredrop) after 12 years of wanting one. One of the features that drew me to this particular model was the queen size inner spring pillow top mattress. Sooo cosy. Love the channel!

@PlayingwithSticks 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the club! And congratulations. A comfy bed makes a huge difference in your overall camping experience. You are going to love it!

@rosspitca9142 5 жыл бұрын

Patio furniture cushions work great and you don't have to worry about mold build up..just wipe them down every week

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea! Especially beings you can get them at such a great price in the fall when box stores are getting rid of their excess inventory.

@stephendickinson4647 3 жыл бұрын

I used these in my van camper bed and then transferred it to my new 2019 Runaway trailer.Also put a 2” memory foam pad on top..very comfortable for me

@spiritseeker1932 Жыл бұрын

This will make a home pull out couch bed better too!

@DIYM105Camper 5 жыл бұрын

Hey guys great video, we use outdoor 5 inch furniture cushions for their durability and a memory foam pillow on top this way we get the dual functionality that we need out of it.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea. I bet you can get those outdoor pillows at a pretty affordable cost in the fall. Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

@DIYM105Camper 5 жыл бұрын

Playing with Sticks we did get a great price at $10 each at IKEA.

@SMafam5 2 жыл бұрын

At home we have 6” foam (custom one side firm, other side medium firm) with 2” latex topper…best sleep ever! I no longer wake up with a sore back. And the chipped latex pillow fill means no more neck tension/spasms. Our CTC has 5” firm foam - and because it’s trifold I’d love to put our topper in there.

@ChristinaColoradoan 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, I have had my Casita for 5 years and have been through many iterations of bedding including the backpack inflatable camp pads along with a tri-fold mattress from Costco which really worked for awhile. Now I have a 3" Gel Memory Foam topper with a 2" portable foam bed, all from Costco and I am sleeping in luxury. Didn't even have to cut anything 👍🌞🌞🌞🌞

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting Christina. The 2" portable foam bed you are referring to, is that just the regular white foam?

@ChristinaColoradoan 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks I'll have to check the packaging. I don't have access right now because I had a catastrophic axel failure last week so it's in the shop across town. But Costco has them in stock right now & it seems typically every Spring. You're supposed to be able to roll it back up & move it around say for sleepovers and such. Has a nice durable cover kind of like outdoor cushions.

@ChristinaColoradoan 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks No, it is memory foam. Sorry for delay in answering 🌞

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

@@ChristinaColoradoan Thanks Christina for getting back to us. Much appreciated!

@miriamkenrick3971 2 жыл бұрын

Do you leave the memory foam topper in your trailer for the winter? I got mine from Costco too trying to figure out how to safely store it for the winter when I can't use my trailer regularly

@airbrushken5339 5 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the 1960's when we all used "Carving Knives" to cut the foam underlay for the walls and floors ... over time what was old, becomes new again. :-)

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

That is funny to hear. Yep, we came a bit after the 60's so it is all new to us :)

@divinesignatures6225 5 жыл бұрын

brilliant. I am amazed I didn't think of that.

@airbrushken5339 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks I went into my art supply storage room and found my old electric knife in the box... sadly I bought it in the USA (110 volt) and now I live in Australia (240 volt) ... retired teacher.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Retired teacher, hopefully that will be us some day. Glad you made it over to that side of the world. Much of our past summers were spent on Java and Bali. We can smell the air now just thinking about it.

@oldtimerlee8820 4 жыл бұрын

I've always used a serrated (full blade length) steak or bread knife. Works for me. Don't need electricity. Don't need to store an extra gadget in small places. Over the years I've made a number of cushions and mattresses for campers and/or tent cots.

@geolin109 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Going to try your combo before next trip.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Great. After all the comments on here we are going to try putting in the foam puzzle piece flooring as well. Seems like quite a lot of people use the puzzle pieces, then a thin memory foam topper, and a wool topper on top. And another comment used a sleeping bag unzipped laid flat instead of the wool topper.

@paintandpinotinperth7868 5 жыл бұрын

This is wonderfully edited! Great job bud. Loved every minute of your video and very handy tips too 😍🎨🍷

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. What a nice comment. We are really glad you enjoyed the video.

@kimberlyc84 Ай бұрын

I used this trick to firm up a well loved sofa! Who says electric knives are just for meat, right?! As for putting foam back into the case: put/squeeze the foam into a large large LARGE trash bag with the opening of the bag going into the case. Then just pull the trash bag out. Voila! No catching fabric on fabric to wrestle with. Then just squeeze the zipper shut. P.S. I know I'm years late, but we're starting out on our camping journey (again) and reliving our Eagle & Cadette scout days. Saving for a camper, but until then, camping it is! We're starting out w an air mattress that has the pump built in. Elevated on folding cots, popup stand up tent, sleeping mummy bags. I'm so excited! Love the Channel!

@sandeec6381 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my teardrop for 8 years and have used a cot for most of those years. I took the foam off the home bed and cut it to cot size. Works great for me. I’m a single camper, so I know it wouldn’t work for y’all, but I wanted to post in case there are other single campers looking for something. PS I’m 5 ft 3 in tall.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Sandee!

@jpf77302 5 жыл бұрын

I sleep on a Tempurpedic mattress at home and a memory foam topper for my T@B was the first accessory I bought. I had one made by a company in Colorado called Mattress Insider that fits it perfectly. It’s got non-slip material underneath, two inches of memory foam and an organic cotton top. It also has elastic straps at the corners and you just let them know how deep the mattress or cushions are that you will be placing it on and they make them to fit which keeps the topper in place and also helps keep the cushions together as a single unit. They offer it in a lot of sizes and will make a custom size or shape if you need a curved edge or something else to fit a specialty mattress. I think they also offer a thicker topper as well as every size and shape of custom mattress you can imagine. Mine was about $150, it arrived within two weeks of ordering and it had almost no smell - unlike the memory foam mattress I ordered from amazon that I thought would suffocate me from the upstairs bedroom. I also had a set of custom sheets made that fit the depth of the cushions plus topper. It is definitely a luxury but really nice to have and they are 100% cotton and very well made. I’m not affiliated with them in any way but I very highly recommend them.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds great and affordable. We have been surprised how many custom mattress manufacturers there are out there. Before making this video we didn't even know that was an option. Thanks again for the suggestions.

@kathymcrae3289 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for figuring this out for us! I can't wait to try it! anyway you could tell me where you filmed your video? It's beautiful!

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome. If you are referring to the snowy woods in the background. It is a random section of the Chugach National Forest.

@frozenyogurtist 2 жыл бұрын

This is EXACTLY the solution I ended up with after years and years of trying various different sleeping/bed options! Best night's sleep ever :-D I now sleep much better in my tent than I do at home X-D

@kimberlykay1495 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to go camping next so I can try this out because that is the part that kills me the most is the sleeping discomfort. When you’re a kid you really don’t notice it but even in mid 30s I’m like God I have to find a solution

@stoneyrunva 2 жыл бұрын

8 inch foam mattress from Walmart. Fantastic bargain at $139 for a twin and about $169 for the queen in October of 2021. Cuts easy with a hot knife/electric knife if needed but I didn't need to cut mine. Easily the most comfortable mattress set up. I've slept on it for more than a year now living full time in a 17 foot Coleman Lantern travel trailer and I have zero complaints. I'll be using the same product for the teardrop I'm currently building.

@douglasmowat7143 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your Chanel and the comments .......and watching you both interact with your kids . You are giving them a great foundation . The mattress thing is something I’m struggling with at this time. My memory foam has grown tired. My self inflators worked well with memory foam initially. I appreciate Thayer you too always want to ‘tweak ‘ for that next improvement. On another of your contributions on water saving I learned a lot. I’m old now on my own and family away so I now dish wash only once a day , yesterdays rinse water becomes today’s dish and pot wash water which works well as I created a very deep sink with two compartments and I use bi carb for sterilising .....I’ll be trialing the bi carb for washing and the hot water and bicarbonate in spray for rinsing. Thankyou for your energy and family experience.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the videos Douglas. Let us know what you find that works for you in terms of bedding. We find a lot of folks on here purchase a Futon cover/mattress. There is another name for it, sounds a bit more fancy, but when I ask them what it is they say it is basically a futon mat. Another great thing we have found is firm foam and then over it place a lot of thicker layers of blankets like fleece , down comforters, and unzipped sleeping bags. This is also a solution many people do. Great idea on recycling the rinse water. Going to have to try the bicarbonate. This would eliminate the vinegar smell for those who don't like it.

@ourscamplife5210 5 жыл бұрын

We loved it when we added the memory foam to our mattress. Perfect sleep!

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We are so glad you commented about your Scamp. We were always wondering how it would work to throw a memory foam topper on the Scamp bed. Mainly we were wondering where do you put the memory foam topper when you convert the bed into the table?

@TheGratitudeAttitude 5 жыл бұрын

The door stopper things -- such a great idea to fill in any gaps! Our T@Gxl came with two 4-5" twins - side by side. Then we added a 4" memory foam mattress. It's very, very comfy - but it makes getting into our under bed storage really difficult. Someone did a special hydraulic lift hack that we might try someday. As always, thanks for the great videos! ~ Maria

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maria for the feedback on your bedding situation. Your bed mattress plus memory foam sounds very similar to our home bed setup. I bet you sleep real well in that T@G. I am gathering from most people that the have roughly 8" thick beds. When we took out the scamp we had the same issue as you with the memory foam. It makes a great night's sleep but it definitely makes it more difficult to move things around.

@micahmitchell517 5 жыл бұрын

I like the draft dodger idea as well. As far as the air mat and memory foam combo-I've been doing that for years. works great in the short to mid term but found it needs periodic removal and rotating to maintain the desired support level. Also, the air mat conducts cold, so, brrr if not factored.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

@@micahmitchell517 You are right on about the cold. We find the Klymit one we use has no insulation so it doesn't stop any of the cold. We think a thermarest style would probably be better, but the Klymit was the exact size of our floor.

@micahmitchell517 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks I use a carpet remnant under the air mat for its insulative quality plus it's a a padded floor when not being bedding.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

@@micahmitchell517 Thank you for the carpet idea!

@fourbypete 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I do with my tent. Best out doors sleep ever. My brother took a folding cot similar to what the army use and in cold climates you freeze all night. with an air matress and foam topper it's perfect.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

We wished we would have stumbled upon this easy solution earlier. Glad to hear others are doing this as well.

@leeriggs5357 3 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate your site and I lived in Alaska between 82 and 95 and I miss it. So it’s nice to see bits of it

@PlayingwithSticks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee! Glad to hear we can bring back some good memories for you.

@samfletcher1617 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a bit late to the show, but we got a Exped MegaWatt Duo 10 sleeping pad for car/tent camping, but we also use it in our small slide in camper now because it's as comfortable (possibly more comfortable) than our at home bed. The other nice thing is it has an R value of 10, so you stay warm even on winter nights. 🤠

@zekesechrest3033 5 жыл бұрын

Our pop up camper came with a hospital bed. We put memory foam topper (2”) on it and it’s perfect. The hospital bed is thin but still has descent support. Queen sheets fit it fine. It’s like sleeping at home.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

I think the hospital bed sounds like a great idea. We have found the main mattress doesn't need to be very thick as long as you have the memory foam topper. Thanks for sharing your sleeping setup with us.

@ronb6182 Ай бұрын

In the van I took the foam mattress off our spare room bed along with the board (plywood). When the seats were folded down the board and mattress made a perfect bed. I was able to sleep well while my wife drove on I 4 and when we arrived in Daytona area I was rested up and took over driving my wife reclined on the front seat. 73

@krisg3984 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you accept that you are always trying out things to see what works

@PlayingwithSticks 3 жыл бұрын

That side of me drives me crazy. But, I think in the end it really helps increase our time out camping. Each time we make micro adjustments to one of our pinch points it usually equates to an additional day or two of camping due to the comfort or convenience it brings.

@rtchow3000 5 жыл бұрын

you point is well taken, better ventilation too. i love your ideas to improve my DIY half teardrop and a half ??? with toilet and shower for convenience. thanks, bob

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see your finished trailer. For us these type of projects tend to take much longer than we anticipated. We will be sending you good vibes that doesn't happen for you.

@jenniferl4861 2 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic idea. Will be looking at doing this for an upcoming minivan camper trip… with four!

@oldschoolisnewschool Жыл бұрын

My favorite mattress of all time ever is the tempurpidic clowr. I want to put it in but it is 9 inches thick. I hay have to cut some thickness off. If you have never tried it well iits called the cloud for a reason. I got ot for free on Craigslist. People give them away all the time I have gotten all 4 of my tempurpidic mattresses for free. They sleep hot and that's why people give them away for free. In a tear drop trailer hot is good. Especially in the winter.

@GunNut37086 4 жыл бұрын

My camper fits a queen size bed, so we were able to get the exact same memory foam/pillowtop mattress cover from Amazon we have on our bed at home. Same sleep as home makes me a happy camper.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

That is exactly what we want. Same setup as home. Glad to hear you found the perfect sleeping configuration Kevin.

@MrDennisLB 4 жыл бұрын

What I used is carpet padding material under my mattress. I have a 4 x 8 foot 2008 silver shadow teardrop.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

The silver shadows are perfect little teardrops. We really love that style. Great suggestion on the carpet padding. We never would have thought about that.

@proctortoad 4 жыл бұрын

MrDennisLB that’s a good idea too!

@spencernun-ya8462 4 жыл бұрын

I have the klymit system. Its amazing!!! If youre looking for a comfy sleep pad, that is definately it. Lifetime warranty as well!

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, and at times they are very affordable as well. Seems the price tends to bounce around a bit from month to month. We didn't realize they were lifetime warranties. Thanks for sharing Spencer.

@eurekamarijka 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a tent-er and LOVE my Klymit pad so much I’ll keep it for my trailer when I (finally) choose one, along with my custom Enlightened Equipment down quilt. It took me a while to find the right stuff as an insomniac, so not going to give it up. 😆

@davidalejandro8470 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea... we got the same mattress in the insulated version for our Sportsmobile bed, and have a thick rectangular sleeping bag over it. I’ll be adding an inch or two of memory foam over the air mat. Thanks!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds perfect. That is what we ended up going with as well. We kept trying new things but the trick for us was a thick sleeping bag opened up over the gel memory foam.

@festerhairball6588 5 жыл бұрын

My teardrop (2006, purchased 2.5 years ago) came with a foam & memory topper from the previous owner. Due to sinking in & tossing all night, I upgraded. I found "love my mattress". They make custom sizes to fit any application. It arrives like a burrito, just place it inside & cut the plastic wrapper. They are EVERY bit as good as your home mattress! Mine way about $300. Its awesome , soooooo comfortable!!!!

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

That is so good to hear Raul. Thank you so much for this information. Do you happen to know how many inches thick your mattress is? We are ready to go that route, but we are torn between 6 inch and 8 inch thickness.

@festerhairball6588 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks its 7.5" thick & it will squish down 1.5" - 2" with people on it. It fills up the teardrop from the floor to the bottom of our door. It will take up some of your foot space, but there's always a trade off. It will be tough to move it if you're putting a bicycle inside. (Bike rack outside?)

@OZCamperTravels 4 жыл бұрын

My camper came with 100mm foam mattress, I put a padded mattress protector on that and topped all with a fitted sheet. The bedding on top is a winter doona (comforter??) , a summer doona and a sheet. Usually just sleep under the sheet but as it gets cooler I sleep under a lower layer. Works for me.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

A padded mattress protector is a good idea. Our bed is "almost" perfect. I bet a simple little pad on top will get us right where we need to be. Thank you for this!

@johnroddy8756 4 жыл бұрын

I reused a old leather couch,to line the side walls,foam naturally behind leather.I find the feeling and looks big improvement. i used the cushions and foam to make mattress ,covered with thick blanket.must rise those cabinets .The back of couch leather was like new,no sun light i used for head board,

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Leather sounds much better than our ugly carpet. Great idea John.

@davidf9630 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Drew. I just came across this video. With my build, I went big. I got a full size mattress (5’x6’) and sliced open the bottom seam about a foot in on each side and along the 6’ length. Then I cut 2 rows of springs off and reconstructed the framework and sewed it back up... we now sleep on a true 46”x6’ mattress :-). Great video btw

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

We never would have thought that could be possible. I guess our worry was that we would ruin the structural integrity of the mattress by removing portions. Never thought about using wood to reinforce the areas removed. Of all the comments we have received I think you have actually found the perfect mattress for a small camper trailer. We all want our mattress comfort from home, but don't know how to purchase one that will fit. Glad you shared this David.

@davidf9630 4 жыл бұрын

When I said “ reconstruct “ I actually used rebar tie wire to rewrap the wire frame inside of the mattress, before I sewed it back up. No trees 🌲 were forested in the making of this mattress or box springs.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

@@davidf9630 Even easier. Thanks for clarifying David. And of course, for saving the forest :)

@ImTheDudeMan471 5 жыл бұрын

(2) $15 self inflatable camp sleeping pads from ALDI , layed side by side, covered by about 5 synthetic rectangular sleeping bags. Incredibly comfortable and snuggy warm.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We have never heard of the ALDI pads. $15 you can't beat that! May loves sleeping bags as toppers. Unfortunately ours are all mummy bags so they get bunched up. Looks like it might be time to get rectangular bags.

@mailisailor 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information

@curtisackley9660 Жыл бұрын

We have a bushwhacker 12, and since we have storage under the bed... We went with 2 30x78 insulated king camp mattresses that are 3" thick. Works perfect for being able to still get to storage, even with someone in there if needed.

@dennisschofield3357 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, Thanks!

@EdDetlie Ай бұрын

We bought two matching 6” tri-fold foam mattresses. They are surprisingly comfortable, and trimming them down with an old electric bread knife was easier than I ever imagined.

@rhorn8038 5 жыл бұрын

What you may want to add is a full size cut to fit ; blotter , these are useful to draw moisture into them and out of your layers of foam, air mattress. Put it under all the items and closest to the floor. Installed these under mattress in my boat and they really help reduce moisture from respiration and humidity that invades the different layers. I purchased at a west marine store, available at hobby lobby type retailers. They are what used to go on desks when ink would spill, yeah long time ago. Should last quite a while depending on your camp climate and where you live . RLH

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice R Horn. We haven't heard this yet from anyone. A lot of folks have mentioned moisture issues. Thanks for posting!

@livingitup9647 5 жыл бұрын

Oh, great tip -- I've not heard of this blotter material! Another under-mattress product, which I didn't see mentioned yet in this forum, is Aire-Flow Hypervent [$10/lin. ft. x 39"W]. It is a sheet of looped plastic mesh, laid under mattresses for air flow. It can also be purchased as Enkadrain by Colbond [as a landscaping material for drainage -- possibly cheaper this way??]. Here is one link to start with: www.mattressinsider.com/mattress-condensation-prevention.html

@leluboy 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Nice!! Bro, love your show. Was just wondering if you can do a vid. While actually camping out during winter. Your camper looks nice and cozy love it

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Our goal this winter was to do a winter camping video. But we found it quite challenging. We got out there and wanted to just cuddle in the teardrop most of the time. We will try our hardest to get one shot this winter.

@bcb2585 3 жыл бұрын

In my square drop adventure trailer I have a 6 inch memory foam mattress, and I love it. I am 6'1, and weight 220lbs, and I don't sink to the subfloor. I also have plenty of room for my feet in the foot box. My wife is also very happy with the comfort level too. I can't fold mine up and out of the way though to use the subfloor as a a gear hauler though. I just put a tarp over the bedding if I want to throw something on top for storage during traveling.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 жыл бұрын

You sound like us with the tarp. Would love the fold up option for a quick roadside picnic every now and then, but the tarp does just fine for storing gear.

@kitchencarvings4621 5 жыл бұрын

Exped MegaMat Duo 10 Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad is very comfortable and might work for you.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion. Originally the Exped Mats were what we wanted as well. You are absolutely right, they are so comfortable! When we looked up the dimensions they weren't going to fit our teardrop well. However, it has been three years now since we looked them up. They probably have different sizes now. Thanks again for the reminder to check them out.

@judywyatt4790 3 жыл бұрын

I use the exped 10 in my cargo van with built in twin size wooden frame which has under bed storage. That mattress is so comfortable. I have not had to reinflate or adjust the air since I got it. That was about 4 or 5 years ago.

@ashleycalloway9729 5 жыл бұрын

I use a 3” tempurpedic topper on top of a 4” Thermarest Mondoking xxl with a 1” memory foam on top of everything. When it is cold I use a Biddeford Sherpa quilted ac power heated mattress cover. Spoiled😍

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Spoiled is where we want to get to as well. Thanks for sharing your setup. It actually sounds quite perfect.

@anyacreate 4 жыл бұрын

so many great tips! thank you!

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@shirleylake7738 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome Shirley!

@gypsyqueen1339 5 жыл бұрын

I learned how to cut foam with a carving knife on "Trading Spaces" in 1999. Good to know it's still the best way.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We remember Trading Spaces :) Somebody else suggested using a hair razor blade, which we found is different than a normal razor blade.

@topherjoe1 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@CraftsmanontheLake 5 жыл бұрын

We used an 6" walmart memory foam mattress in our little guy teardrop for a few years. Best sleep I've had. I'm heavy and I never hit bottom. And, cold doesn't bother it. Also, the notices of it being hot in warm weather are overrated. It was great. I cut mine with a razor knife. Just put a heavy board or slice of plywood over it, sqeeze it to the ground and cut in layers. Saves the cost of a power carving knife. The same mattress now resides in my cargo conversion. And, we have a 12" in the house.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

That is nice to hear that a 6 inch mattress works well. We were shooting for 6, but a lot of comments on here state that they have 8".

@topherjoe1 3 жыл бұрын

You can find electric carving knives at goodwill, value village or most any used item thrift stores for under 10.00, most are around 2.99.

@driverdan6988 4 жыл бұрын

Nice tips! Thanks👌👍😉

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed them!

@rtchow3000 5 жыл бұрын

by the way, i have design my DIY camper with kitchen and shower with a porta potty, the one you showed. the height on the rear end has the 46" x 22" skylight that will prop up on one side and a split curtain around the opening for privacy. still got some refinement to do. will be using diamond plates to the top roof, front and rear area for added strength. I'm also using car sound/thermo adhesive blanket for inside insulation, just peel off the paperback and press it on the surface. i use it on inside my scout full cab. stays on very good.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Great design Robert. The sound insulation for the camper insulation is a great idea! A skylight would be a fun addition to a camper. After using the teardrop and the Scamp quite a bit we would definitely suggest one larger window that allows you to take in the beautiful views around you.

@fitforlife5142 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! The tips and tricks videos are our favorite to make. I think it is because they are also our favorite videos to watch. It is often, for us, so much easier learning from other's mistakes and successes.

@TravelswithYoly 5 жыл бұрын

Having built a couple campers, we're absolutely in love with the tri-fold mattress concept. You can get them in any standard mattress size including the peculiar RV "short queen" size. They can be found with dual layer construction, fairly high density on the bottom with gel memory on the top. The part we find fascinating is how when folded a particular way, they convert to a super comfortable couch . A folded 4 inch mattress will have an 8 inch thick seat cushion with a tall (24 inch) back cushion 4 inches thick. Lots of upper back support and a couch that can be unfolded back to a bed in about 10 seconds. Unfortunately, they aren't found thicker than 4 inches. We had a dual layer 5 inch mattress (non folding) in our previous truck camper and it was an absolute glorious experience. I never wanted to get out of bed. For our current truck camper we needed a folding mattress because of the slide out bed extension so we used a 4 inch and I added an additional 1.5 inch memory foam topper to the bottom after cutting it in into three sections for the tri-fold. I use a large pair of tin snips to cut thinner pieces of foam and a hand held hacksaw blade (blade only) to cut thicker pieces of foam. Not as nice as the electric carving knife but usually can be found on hand :-) I've also used a large bread knife before.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We always wondered if the couch position of the tri-folds were actually comfortable. Love your resourcefullness Travels with Yoly!

@TravelswithYoly 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks We always have a rear panel that supports the back at a 20 degree angle so it's a natural sofa position. In our Runaway Range Runner we'd just lay the panel flat against the wall when deployed as a queen mattress. The one in our current truck camper is absolutely luxurious with an 8 inch thick seat (2 - 4 inch thick sections one on top of the other ) and the third section rising up as the backrest. Most expensive travel trailers have very inexpensive 3 inch foam cushions by comparison. We've found that of the 3 brands that we've used Milliard is the best quality. As I mentioned, the thickest tri-fold we found was 4 inches but a 1 inch topper above or below makes it very comfy.

@rjay7019 5 жыл бұрын

I used a feather tick mattress in my pop up 👍added it to the exhisting foam mattress.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We have heard from a few people now that feathers are the way to go. Thanks for this comment. We are going to have to look at a feather tick mattress.

@eurekamarijka 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have any problems with mildew? I’m in the humid southeast and love down/feather bedding, but have to be careful in the summer since I rarely turn on the a/c.

@williamlesh109 5 жыл бұрын

I have an awesome REAL mattress in my teardrop. We have a mattress manufacturer in our city and made one the correct size.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds great building a perfect mattress for your teardrop.

@OverlandOne Жыл бұрын

Thanks, that looks like it works very well.

@marlenen6130 4 жыл бұрын

We got the Mega Mat Duo 10 by Exped to sleep in the tent up at Mt St Helen’s early this spring and it’s an amazing bed! Yes, it’s a bit spendy but it’s so comfortable, easy to inflate or adjust and has an R value of 9, so it never felt like the ground. I would definitely recommend this bed. There is the medium and double size but we got the medium so it will also fit perfect in the Honda Pilot. I don’t know what size your hauling car is but it may fit in that too.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion Marlene. Quite a few years ago we tried out the Mega Mat Duo. It truly is probably the most comfortable mat out there. We weren't able to find one that fit our teardrop. But, I bet it will be a great fit for a lot of the others who watch this channel. Thanks again Marlene for reminding us about this great mattress.

@brianwillsie2133 5 жыл бұрын

I use a 6 inch full size foam futon mattress that folds up into thirds (the last third also has a split in it) in my 5x8 teardrop. I don't use it so much as a couch but is the best combination I have found . right thickness and firmness for me. Not sure if I can post a link here but the sellers name on e-bay is danfuton. It is a little heavier though than some options.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We really like this route you went with. What we find with memory foam that doesn't fold up is that it is hard to move around the trailer if you need to move it. It is so flimsy, heavy and awkward.

@edwardmcclelland5519 5 жыл бұрын

I am using an REI Camp Bed. It is good. Now using it without air. It's good!

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We don't think we quite understand. You took the air out of the mattress and it works?

@edwardmcclelland5519 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks yes, mattress has about a 6" foam pad inside. For me, just the pad alone works......at least for now. Much better than the old RV mattress!

@maykouhansen6713 5 жыл бұрын

What cool ideas!

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maykou.

@aframesq 4 жыл бұрын

I am build a new bed in my camper van. Thanks for the information

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Jeff! What a fun adventure you have ahead of you. Modifying your van and all the great van trips you will have after you have completed your custom build.

@tomdavis8757 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer an air mattress. Gives the trailer more space and configuration flexibility IMHO

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We find air mattresses that have insulation in them can be very comfortable. The ones we used were the cheaper mattresses, so it wasn't really a fair testimony in comparison to higher end brands. Thanks for the feedback Tom.

@landrewmackinnon4888 3 жыл бұрын

Totally disagree. But nice that we are lucky enough to worry about these preferences.

@cliffwendy3765 2 жыл бұрын

We are trying a 3” latex topper. The memory foam just had memory and we didn’t want to sink into memory divets. It rolls up nice too

@PlayingwithSticks 2 жыл бұрын

I like that idea. Over here in Asia latex is pretty much the only bedding you can purchase. It’s been nesting getting to know the feeling of sleeping on latex and actually coming to appreciate it. Seems to be pretty popular in Europe as well.

@rafburke7828 5 жыл бұрын

Zinus Memory Foam 6 Inch Green Tea Mattress, Full Fantastic

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We have heard this from a few posters now. We have also heard that 6" is the way to go. Thank you Raf for letting everyone know!

@joemomma1751 4 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks For you and your wife a 6" memory foam should do you fine. My wife and I are a little larger than y'all. We installed an 8" memory foam mattress in our Runaway Camper. We sleep like a baby. In fact, we liked it so much we installed one on our bed in the house. Like anything, nothing is perfect and sometimes you have to make a trade-off but, I would rather sacrifice a little headroom for a good night's sleep. If your sleeping in the fetal position your cabinets will not be an issue for your feets. Also, we store tables, chairs, 10x10 canopy, fishing rods, etc on the mattress during travel. Thanks, for doing the video and contributing.

@razorsharp170 9 ай бұрын

I got the 1 inch foam blocks 24 x 24 that you put under your weight equiptment in your house. You cN get it at lowes, acadamy sports dicks ect. Add a 4 inch memory foam pad and holy crap. Best sleep ever. Like a cloud. Yet firm and no preasure points on your hip or shoulder. Love your videos. Just got into teardrop camping. You rock sir!

@1bsbsbsbs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an excellent video.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@boatingaccident2882 5 жыл бұрын

I would definitely try a custom futon! That's what my bed at home is, and they're super comfortable. Not very tall either!

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

You are about the 3rd person to say that. We didn't realize they made custom futons. In the past we had standard futons, which were nice. But these custom futons sound like they are even better. Thanks for the great tip. I know people will appreciate it Dylan.

@MrT8T3R 4 жыл бұрын

Lived in a '69 Westie for a couple years & had a 10" futon mattress in back. Was so nice!

@bw2314 Жыл бұрын

I have yoga mats for my base. 2 layers per person. I started out with mini foam doggie mattresses but wake up sweating with foam. Finally found a futon with cotton batting. Love the cotton but chunked the polyester cover for a cotton duvet. Great for warmer weather but going to combine with wool blanket for wicking while i sleep. The cotton gives a damp feeling in winter but i am getting older.

@WanderingNature 5 жыл бұрын

Yep that’s what I used to cut my foam a old electric knife it’s a good thing

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

They are pretty handy to have. And there has got to be some other great uses for them that we haven't discovered yet.

@sarahgosselin5384 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite mattress so far that we have used is our 4 inch"firm" foam mattress with a 2 inch mem foam on top ... Bulky yes, but here in the rocky mountains of Canada it's bliss in tent , trailer or truck. I'm gonna do more work on it to make less bulky.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Sarah! Just yesterday somebody recommended the firm foam under the memory foam. This sounds like a great, if not the best route. Thank you.

@Doubleugene 5 жыл бұрын

Instead of the draft dodger for the side fillers for the gap left by the air mattress, you could roll up bath or beach towels to use as filler. You may find a use for the extra towels in an emergency, after getting soaked in the rain or an impromptu swim and after drying, they go back to work as mattress gap fillers.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! We love reading the tinyyellowteardrop blog. In that blog she is often mentioning how helpful spare towels can be and how she stores them almost everywhere.

@holthopkins1424 2 жыл бұрын

Drew, Any changes (upgrade) to your bedding in 3 yrs? Love your videos! Thank you for doing them.

@solitairemorales4392 Жыл бұрын

i have a trifold 6 in on a murphy bed.....its so good

@dorvinion 4 жыл бұрын

For our Aliner, we originally kept the crummy factory cushions(which were of course completely unsatisfactory) and just tossed a 3 inch memory foam topper on it. This was unsatisfactory still so we replaced the factory cushions with a 5 inch foam mattress(1 inch memory, 4 inch firm) and put the 3 inch topper on top of that. Sleeps nice, and we really don't care about the inability to access thing under it as we have no need to.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good setup. Like you on 2 campers now we have left the poor quality cushions and put a memory foam topper. It is good for about a month, but then you realize it is not a "real" bed. I like the idea of just swapping it all out for a more standard style bed. I guess now that Slim Potatohead is in his new fiberglass trailer, you are going to have to be the new KZfaq face for A frame trailers. Somebody has to fill the spot! Just kidding. But, we do really love learning about those style of trailers from Slim and will miss seeing it a bit in his videos.

@Jollyprez 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 5" futon mattress with springs. More comfortable than foam - only problem is that you can't trim it to size. For my cargo trailer build, I made it fit a full-size perfectly.

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. We had no idea that there were futon mattresses with springs. Our trailer is very close to a standard size. Luckily it is a bit on the small side of standard. So maybe just filling the gap with some foam pipe insulation. Thanks for sharing.

@brandonsplanestrainspluswa2866 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good setup my self if I went with a treardrop style camper I would use a 2 Tatami Mats with 3 inch Shikibuton on top

@jeffb45 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't ready thru comments, but the standard mattress in our T@G XL is exceptional. I was actually shocked. Pretty sure they can be ordered as an accessory. I actually have LESS aches in the morning camping than I do at home!

@PlayingwithSticks 3 жыл бұрын

Now that is nice to hear. We will have to look into that. And good for T@G for doing that for their customers. That is the type of trailer manufacturing we like to see.

@downunderdan5132 4 жыл бұрын

Got a teardrop (love it). Was designed to take an IKEA memory foam double mattress. Comes with removable (zip) and washable protector/liner. We recently had a mould problem so that was a super convenient feature. Not sure on price but less than AUD200. Never looked back 🤔🧐😉 love your channel keep it up 😎

@PlayingwithSticks 4 жыл бұрын

Love the idea of a washable protector/liner with a zipper. One of the hardest things for us, after installing the memory foam, is reinstalling the sheets and getting them to stay in place. Having a proper sized sheet to fit a proper size non-cut mattress would definitely alleviate that. Here in the States the IKEA Full "Double" is on sale for $259 from $329. It is the model with the zipper. Thank you for sharing this Dan!

@SuzanneWho 2 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks you could make your own mattress cover from sheets. Make it a little bigger than your mattress, sew up 3 sides leaving a long side open. Either put in a zipper or ties or Velcro on the open side. Or buy a regular mattress cover and sew it to the size you need.

@ThisChanneIsBeast Жыл бұрын

great vids! we are new to the teardrop world and just purchased a 2024 mod bug. he's quite a chunky little dude. We have noticed one rather painful situation which affects primarily my husband as he is a bigger guy (around 260). the metal lip around the doorframe is somewhat painful on his hamstrings and butt when he exits the camper as the camper itself sits higher off the ground. Anyone have a work-around to soften up that edge? thus preventing bruises.

@GaiaGoddessOfTheEarth 5 жыл бұрын

2:54 I have those same socks and they're great.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Great feet think alike right? I think that is how the saying goes :)

@PWlangford1 5 жыл бұрын

Very good tip 🇨🇦

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you liked it!

@MaxMiniTV 5 жыл бұрын

I also use a thin inflatable in my bus conversion, but this one looks thicker and a little more luxurious. I never thought about memory foam on top. I think I'll try it. I learned the carving knife thing in upholstery class - it's the best, isn't it?

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

We truly love the inflatable/memory foam combo. Our inflatable doesn't have foam in it like a thermarest. Our guess is if you combine a thermarest style mattress with memory foam you will be in schoolie heaven!

@365daysofveronica 5 жыл бұрын

I house sat for someone who uses an aero bed as her normal bed... like it was on a bed frame and everything. I was shook 😱😂

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

That is funny! When my wife and I first got married we used a cardboard box as our dining room table. It was supposed to be temporary, but we used it much longer than we would like to admit.

@taramullarkey1136 5 жыл бұрын

I just got my teardrop in Feb. It is a used Little Guy Five Wide. There previous owner gave us the bed they used in it. It folds up into a small couch. For me, when I laid on it, it was OK, but a bit hard. My partner likes hard though. So, I put a memory foam mattress under the bed. I thought it felt a bit better. But, I will see when I spend my first night on it. If too hard, I may cut the memory form in half and put it just on my side on top of the mattress. :)

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good plan. You are going to have so much fun Tara taking our your Little Guy. We have a family member who has a Little Guy and loves everything about it. You are also really going to appreciate the fold up bed. Obviously the couch is nice. But the fold-ability is really nice to do things in one half of your teardrop without getting dirt or crumbs on your bed. When you have one single mattress like us everything is always done on top of the nice clean sheets.

@kevchard5214 5 жыл бұрын

I use a queen size high end futon mattress in my teardrop. Blowup mattresses will fail you at some point and memory foam is to hot in the summer.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Beings we are up here in Alaska I didn't even think about memory foam being hot. Thank you for that suggestion

@markeithhost 5 жыл бұрын

I do the aerobed and a 1.5" memory foam topper for my tent. Looking into ordering a teardrop, I like the idea of the small inflatable, good to know. thanks!

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! We used to do the aerobed for our tent as well. But unfortunately, ours finally gave out this summer on the seems of the air pump so it has been pretty tough keeping it sealed up. I think we used our 1 too many times.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Keith I forgot to ask. What teardrop are you looking into purchasing? We are always interested in knowing what others are using.

@markeithhost 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks We've narrowed it down between The "Classic" Bean and a Tag Boondock. I like the layout of the Tag a lot more, but like the 'seamless' roof concept on the bean for longevity.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

The Bean is awesome. I reached out to them a few weeks ago to see if they planned on making a standup version. Unfortunately it is not in the plans for them at this point. We loved the video where they took the sledge hammer to the trailer. If they could use that design and make a standup version I think they wouldn't be competing with anyone. A light, but small standup trailer seems to be missing from the market. We agree that we like the T@g layout, but would like that layout with less weight and seamless construction.

@carmenmartinez2882 2 жыл бұрын

I use my Klymit single for my camping cot. I use a cot inside my tent, they also have same ones with insulation but my favorite one is made by Teton, they have double ones self inflating which you can adjust as well giving you a better R value. Thanks for the info.

@PlayingwithSticks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. I had heard Klymit had an insulated version. The one by Teton is new to me. Thanks again Carmen.

@rossclark9155 5 жыл бұрын

Get a 2" dense firm foam cut to size at a furniture supply store and a wool blanket with memory foam on top.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

So we would put the 2" dense foam on the bottom, then wool, then memory foam? We have had other people mention the wool. How does the wool help. We would love to try this out, but wanted to understand the principles behind it a bit before trying it.

@rossclark9155 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks Playing with Sticks A wool blanket "breathes" and moderates the body heat that notoriously cause memory foam to break down. Like a heat sink. Antibacterial & water repellent properties of wool and cold water washable. The dense foam is going to last you ten years. Also bed bugs hate foam, btw.

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

@@rossclark9155 Oh that is really good to know. Thank you! We have a knock off pendleton blanket that will be perfect for this.

@rossclark9155 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks Make sure it is 100% wool. Happy trails!

@eurekamarijka 3 жыл бұрын

@@PlayingwithSticks Also check out military surplus but be sure to read the content label as US Army blankets are rarely all wool these days. (you can do a burn test to be sure) Anyway, I found a thick Italian military blanket years ago, never wash it, just hang it out in the sun a few times a year. It’ll last a lifetime!

@darleneschmidt5857 5 жыл бұрын

Our T@g Max XL we had 2 custom built mattresses made. They are 8-9" thick. Can be a struggle to open and access the underneath compartment but have not looked back on our decision. We sleep as well as we do at home and that was very important to us. So we are very happy campers. 🙂

@PlayingwithSticks 5 жыл бұрын

Okay, we are jealous! That T@g Max XL looks amazing. We have found through these comments 8" mattresses seem to be the perfect thickness. Sleeping like you do at home means you don't ever have to go back if you don't want to. And that is a great feeling!

@jimmyasher1019 3 жыл бұрын

We had similar sleeping problems, and we landed on two Exped Mega Mat 10 pads. we have memory foam we can add if we decided we need more cushion.

@PlayingwithSticks 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds perfect. That is probably the route we should have went. We got such a good deal on the Klymit Double V at the time. But a nice insulated, padded mat like yours would probably have made this 100% as comfy as our bed at home. Thanks for sharing Jimmy.