What Bedding?

Sharon Wotherspoon replied on 04/10/2016 21:48

Posted on 04/10/2016 21:48

We dont have a fixed bed, personally they just arent for me. We have traditionally always had sleeping bags in the van ( pull the slates out and make the bed up) But I hate the cold zip.

Does anyone else use the same bed arrangement? Ifrom so what do you do?

Many thanks for helping.

nelliethehooker replied on 05/10/2016 20:52

Posted on 05/10/2016 20:52

We use an old sleeping bag, opened out, as a base on top of the cushions, then instead of sheets a double duvet cover as an inner sleeping bag, and then a king size duvet on top, tog value depending on the time of the year. The "innerbag" duvet cover we wash on a weekly basis, and carry a spare in case the washed one hasn't dried during the day.

Wildwood replied on 05/10/2016 22:27

Posted on 05/10/2016 22:27

We do the same as Nellie. We had problems with sleeping bags so used one of the sleeping bags under the sheet and found it far better.

replied on 06/10/2016 19:49

Posted on 06/10/2016 19:49

We use an old sleeping bag, opened out, as a base on top of the cushions, then instead of sheets a double duvet cover as an inner sleeping bag, and then a king size duvet on top, tog value depending on the time of the year. 

We use a lightweight all year as we simply set the heating to suit

Catsize replied on 08/10/2016 23:21

Posted on 08/10/2016 23:21

We have matching bedding - sheets, duvets, pillow cases etc. on bunks and double. In lovely warm neutral colours to match the caravan decor. Looks lovely and cosy when all made up. 

Peter749 replied on 09/10/2016 10:09

Posted on 09/10/2016 10:09

A proper sheet and a wool filled duvet as it seems to have wider temperature range than our Goose down home duvet. 

I used to make up a bed every night and then got really fed up with having to make up a bed every night so I have a fixed bed now.  So much better!  I've gone down the wool route too, only I've gone the whole hog. I have a wool matress topper, wool filled pillows and a 3 way, light, medium and combine the two for real cold, wool duvet too. As Deleted UserUser said I find that the wool seems to have a much wider comfort range than other fillings and I think wool pillows are fantastic. They are not cheap but having tried them I wouldn't use anything else now.  I used to wake up with a blocked nose, dry mouth and often woke up in the night soaking wet from night sweats.  All gone since I started using wool bedding with cotton sheets and pillow cases. I can't recommend them too highly.  I always take three sets of bed linnen away with me.  It takes up very little space and means that I do not have to do any laundry or ironing whilst I'm away. I hate doing both but trying to do either in a caravan is a total nightmare for me.

BeveleyCole1 replied on 09/10/2016 12:52

Posted on 09/10/2016 12:52

We have 2 single duvets, one thicker for me and thinner for my husband ( he's always hot)  this gives us the choice of making up the front bed or sleeping on the sofas. I made a kingsize patchwork quilt to go underneath. Never been cold so far.

replied on 09/10/2016 15:37

Posted on 09/10/2016 15:37

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ChemicalJasper replied on 09/10/2016 15:44

Posted on 09/10/2016 15:44

Kingsize memory foam topper with a fitted sheet on it and kingsize duvet and pillows. Don't see why I should use a sleeping bag....I'm not tenting!Laughing 

brue replied on 09/10/2016 15:52

Posted on 09/10/2016 15:52

We've got a lovely lightweight wool duvet at home, made locally in the southwest, from Devon Duvets. A bit pricey to buy more for the van so we manage with cosy soft cotton sleeping bags.

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