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Posted: 26 Jan 2015 at 3:20pm

This is a great idea, thanks for sharing.

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Posted: 26 Jan 2015 at 8:47am

http://www.rpodnation.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=441&KW=mattress&PID=3075&title=172-bunk-mattress-replacement-pics#3075

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Posted: 26 Jan 2015 at 7:07am

We went to Ikea and bought a fouton cushion. It was cheap and fit perfect in the 182G. We rarely used the table, so it just stays in place.
I will say it is very firm. I think it's comfortable, but my wife would have preffered it to have a little more cushion. Definitely a departure from the Temperpedic at home. It has only been used on 12 camping trips, so it may break in more.

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Welcome. We added a 3" memory foam topper.

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Our last TT we went to the Original mattress factory. They cut a high density foam (6 inches) to my measurements. You might price them out. There are others companies mentioned on the forums. I plan on checking them out again. That mattress worked excellent for us for over 10 years. Others have gone to a standard full size mattress, losing a few inches in width but same length. This way if you have a mattress at home you can get the same basic model that your currently using at home. Just remember that the surface is going to be a little bit harder than the box spring at your home.

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Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 5:32pm

Has anyone improved their mattress in their 'Pod? We have a 179 with the short queen mattress that came with it, and after a handful of trips, we realize we need something more comfortable.

There are foam toppers and other mattresses out there, and I know mattress firmness is a personal thing. What I am looking for are suggestions on what others have used and are happy with, brand names, retailers, etc.

What has me a bit baffled is the crazy pricing for short queen anything--sometimes twice as much as standard sizes. I don't mind paying for quality, but it looks like RV sized anything is code for "expensive." :)

Thanks in advance!
Lisa in Oregon

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lblevins67 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Dec 2014 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Topic: Anyone improve their mattress? Posted: 26 Jan 2015 at 3:20pm
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wingnut2312 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Aug 2013 Location: MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 231	Posted: 26 Jan 2015 at 7:07am
	We went to Ikea and bought a fouton cushion. It was cheap and fit perfect in the 182G. We rarely used the table, so it just stays in place. I will say it is very firm. I think it's comfortable, but my wife would have preffered it to have a little more cushion. Definitely a departure from the Temperpedic at home. It has only been used on 12 camping trips, so it may break in more.
	2014 rpod 182G Ford Expedition

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 8:00pm
	Welcome. We added a 3" memory foam topper.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

J&Jcf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 17 Aug 2014 Location: central Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 90	Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 6:03pm
	Our last TT we went to the Original mattress factory. They cut a high density foam (6 inches) to my measurements. You might price them out. There are others companies mentioned on the forums. I plan on checking them out again. That mattress worked excellent for us for over 10 years. Others have gone to a standard full size mattress, losing a few inches in width but same length. This way if you have a mattress at home you can get the same basic model that your currently using at home. Just remember that the surface is going to be a little bit harder than the box spring at your home.
	J. - 2011 rpod 171

lblevins67 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Dec 2014 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 5:32pm
	Has anyone improved their mattress in their 'Pod? We have a 179 with the short queen mattress that came with it, and after a handful of trips, we realize we need something more comfortable. There are foam toppers and other mattresses out there, and I know mattress firmness is a personal thing. What I am looking for are suggestions on what others have used and are happy with, brand names, retailers, etc. What has me a bit baffled is the crazy pricing for short queen anything--sometimes twice as much as standard sizes. I don't mind paying for quality, but it looks like RV sized anything is code for "expensive." :) Thanks in advance! Lisa in Oregon