Mattress disposal
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Topic: Mattress disposal
Posted By: Dirt Road Warrior
Subject: Mattress disposal
Date Posted: 29 May 2017 at 3:39pm
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After one short trip we replaced the stock mattress with the Zinus model. Mostly it was due to the huge difference between wifey (110 lbs) and me (250+). She couldn't sleep on the uphill slope so we went with the innerspring mattress. Now I need to dispose of the old one that was used three nights. I don't want to just throw it away because it might be useful for smaller people. Anyone have any ideas? ------------- Dirt Road Warrior 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 Rpod 179 Hood River |
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 May 2017 at 4:16pm
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We tried to take ours to Goodwill, they would not take, hard to find anyone in this area interested in used mattresses. It went to the trash. BTW - offered to homeless shelter that said Nope. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Dirt Road Warrior
Date Posted: 29 May 2017 at 4:46pm
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Thanks, mcarter. I was afraid that's where it would end up. Seems like a waste, but I wouldn't want a used mattress either. That's one reason we bought a brand new trailer. ------------- Dirt Road Warrior 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017 Rpod 179 Hood River |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 29 May 2017 at 6:37pm
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I used some of the material from the mattress to replace the soft foam in the ottoman cushions in our 179. It helped since the mattress foam does not sag as much as the original foam. I rolled the rest, wrapped it in plastic, and it is stored in our attic. I am thinking about making a replacement cushion for the dinette back that can be used instead of the individual cushions if we need to have someone else sleep there. I haven't quite got that part figured out yet though.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 29 May 2017 at 7:24pm
Aha, we did the same as you except we were slow learners, we didn't come to that conclusion until our 3rd weekend trip. I thought, this is about as bad as sleeping in a 2 man pup tent on the ground. Anyway we replaced with a Euro mattress (still extremely comfortable after 5 + years) and put the stock mattress on Craig's List for FREE or best offer and it went quickly. Had numerous calls, got rid of it on the 2nd day after posting. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 29 May 2017 at 8:02pm
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I posted it free on Craigslist. You'd be surprised what people will take when free and at least it's not going into the landfill (for a while, at least.) ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 30 May 2017 at 2:45pm
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FWIW we used ours for four years then donated it to Goodwill. Each Goodwill franchise has its own philosophy about what it takes so it pays to ask. ours was clean and they felt it would be a quick sell.
------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 30 May 2017 at 4:22pm
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I'm guessing a mattress that hasn't been soiled significantly can be cleaned up. I've never really thought about it... ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: computerfixitguy
Date Posted: 31 May 2017 at 11:12pm
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In Denver there is a nonprofit that recycles mattresses for $10. I take all of mine there. I cannot imagine were the only ones in the country with this. Derek ------------- Kim & Derek 2016.5 176t 2015 Jeep Rubicon JKU (trips west) 2008 Town and Country (trips east) 2 kids, 2 dogs |