Caravan sofa beds

StevioW replied on 12/12/2015 19:45

Posted on 12/12/2015 19:45

Love caravaning and are new to it this year, love our Coachman Amara 380/2  just one problem both of us are suffering back ache whilst sleeping on our single sofa beds we use mattress toppers already so we thought we'd try self inflating sleeping mats next, anyone tried them are they any good any suggestions?

Pippah45 replied on 13/12/2015 07:00

Posted on 13/12/2015 07:00

My back appreciates a really thick topper but storing that isn't easy with inflatable storing would be easy.  I roll mine up and store under the window with throw over it which makes a nice sofa back too.  It came from Dunelm.  

vivien replied on 13/12/2015 09:03

Posted on 13/12/2015 09:03

stefandange do you turn cushions  the flat side up!  All the toppers in the world will not help if the cushions rake, bump etc in the wrong places! I am lucky my cushions are completely flat! No buttons or raking!

Bob2112 replied on 13/12/2015 09:59

Posted on 13/12/2015 09:59

We use self inflating mats in the campervan, very comfortable and storage is not a problem. You can get different thicknesses and we find the thicker ones more comfy and not a big difference in storage space.

StevioW replied on 13/12/2015 12:02

Posted on 13/12/2015 12:02

Thanks everyone ,our toppers are quite thick and we have tried using both sides of the cushions without success so we will now buy a couple of self inflating camper mats.                        

 

StevioW replied on 14/12/2015 21:13

Posted on 14/12/2015 21:13

Thanks Wildwood,  if the self inflating mats don't work for us we will have to look at the fixed bed option

sailorgirl2 replied on 14/12/2015 21:18

Posted on 14/12/2015 21:18

Stephand Ange, How I can sympathise with you.Both myself and the OH  have back problems.We got round it my having some  light weight plywood cut  to fit the beds and they just fit securely inside the rims of the seats and being light weight do not affect the overall weight of the van. This way the cushions have an extra firm base and allow for a much more comfortable night.and pain free mornings.  SG2

StevioW replied on 16/12/2015 07:55

Posted on 16/12/2015 07:55

Thanks for that great idea SG2, gives us another option and sounds cheap to do.

Bakers2 replied on 16/12/2015 08:03

Posted on 16/12/2015 08:03

We use memory foam mattress toppers (2 single on a double we make up as they are easier to store).  Each in their own zipped sheeting cover, so no bed making except put these downs, pillows and duvet. Seems to stop our backs aching but it depends on your particular problem.  Hope you find a solution.

StevioW replied on 16/12/2015 19:12

Posted on 16/12/2015 19:12

We

We use memory foam mattress toppers (2 single on a double we make up as they are easier to store).  Each in their own zipped sheeting cover, so no bed making except put these downs, pillows and duvet. Seems to stop our backs aching but it depends on your particular problem.  Hope you find a solution.

 

We use the single sofa beds as the two single beds so would need two more toppers, running out of storage space in our caravan though but thanks Bakers2 yet another option for us we are optimistic about getting a good nights sleep on our next outing.

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