Mattresses
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Topic: Mattresses
Posted By: IdahoPodder
Subject: Mattresses
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 10:54am
Help! Our Rpod 179 is brand new. We’ve camped in it on 4 trips. The mattress is so uncomfortable. We even bought a 3” gel memory foam topper, but then that doesn’t help much. Has anyone bought a replacement mattress that is comfortable? We’ve seen many online, but are Leary to buy one, as all seem to have some negative reviews. Suggestions?  ------------- 2017 Rpod 179 HRE 2018 Chevy 1500 Z71 |
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Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 12:57pm
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We bought a 10" short queen memory foam mattress last year and it was a big improvement.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRHI0W2/ - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JRHI0W2/ |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 1:14pm
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we camped with the factory mattress for four years then replaced it with a 12 inch memory foam mattress from Amazon that is great. I don't see it on Amazon any more but there are lots of options. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Wood River Pod
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 1:52pm
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We bought this mattress on Amazon earlier this year before we spent 10 days at Zions NP. We love it. They make a 10 inch version, but the 8 is a little more manageable. Thanks http://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Master-Deluxe-Trailer-Mattress/dp/B00JRHI05Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1507920579&sr=8-5&keywords=8-inch+memory+foam+rv+mattress%2C+short+full - https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Master-Deluxe-Trailer-Mattress/dp/B00JRHI05Y/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1507920579&sr=8-5&keywords=8-inch+memory+foam+rv+mattress%2C+short+full
------------- Smith's in Hailey Early 2017 179 HRE http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9134&PN=1&title=wood-river-179-mods - Wood River Mods |
Posted By: M&M
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 2:44pm
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We replaced our factory mattress in our 179 with the Nu Form Quilted Euro Top 9 Inch RV Queen from Overstock. We Love it. I think it's better then the mattress we have in the house! :)
------------- 2017 179 "Big Sexy" 2012 Honda Pilot |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 4:55pm
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I have a 10" mattress, if I had to do again I would go to 8". The 10" is heavy and cumbersome. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Dpod56
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 6:26pm
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We replaced ours with a mattress from the Original Mattress Factory. They will build to your measurements. The price depends on which model you choose. It was the best money we have spent for the pod. ------------- Dpod56 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 7:51pm
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You must have better backs than I. I decided to replace ours after 3 nights on it, it was terrible. Anyway I purchased a EuroTop Mattress (June 2011) for our 177. It was pricey in my opinion, about $ 325.00, BUT is extremely comfortable and here it is 6 plus years later and just as comfortable as the day we received it. It does get used a fair amount as well, we average 30 days/camping/year with our 177. ------------- 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: PodWa
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2017 at 11:12pm
| We bought a great mattress from Northwest Bedding in Spokane, WA. The short queen mattress was custom made for us...ordered on Sunday afternoon, picked it up Wednesday afternoon. This mattress fit perfectly and sleeps wonderfully. |
Posted By: POD WE R
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2017 at 12:02pm
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We bought a Brentwood mattress off Amazon for $295 with free shipping. Sleeps wonderful. E & M 2017 RP 180 HRE 2011 Dakota 3.7 V6 Arizona
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Posted By: ParPod
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2017 at 2:24pm
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We got a foam mattress topper from Costco and put it on top of the factory mattress. Made a significant difference and for right now it's just fine.....although it is a pain removing for winterizing! Eventually we're going to have to bite the bullet and get a new mattress so good to see all the choices that are out there! ------------- Bob&Margaret 2017 179 2016 Toyota 4Runner 2 sets of Golf Clubs |
Posted By: IdahoPodder
Date Posted: 15 Oct 2017 at 3:27pm
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ParPod, I agree the topper is a pain when changing the sheet & winterizing. I definitely want to go with a one piece mattress! Thank you everyone for your posts, they are very helpful! ------------- 2017 Rpod 179 HRE 2018 Chevy 1500 Z71 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 16 Oct 2017 at 5:34am
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i bought a short queen rv mattress from sams. its awesome. hogone
------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: pedalho
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 7:52am
| We bought one of the suggested foam mattresses from amazon and it is a NO GO. It's not firm enough and my husband usually ends up spending part of the night propped up sleeping on the seating area of our 179. We will not buy another mattress without an opportunity to test it first. |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 02 Nov 2017 at 9:28am
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We disposed of our OEM "mattresses" and bought a piece of 4" seat cushion foam (blue) and my wife made a cover for it. If you like a firm bed, it is super comfortable. We cut it to fit the space (I had previously removed the upper bunk of our 172 and widened the bed below by raising it about 8"). And the cost was much less than a conventional mattress. Supposedly it's a foam that has a service life of about 15 years, so that will be plenty of time for our Pod use. As I'm sure everyone knows, custom cut foam comes in different densities and thicknesses, so it's easy to get just the "comfort level" you like without breaking the bank or adding unnecessary weight. And the cover is easy to sew. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2017 at 11:13am
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Does the mattress that goes in an R-pod get done at the dealer? Reason I ask is because the mattress in our R-179 is 7" thick and is pretty darn comfy, such that we've never thought about replacing it. I've heard some complaining that the mattress is only 3" thick. That might be too little mattress for anyone unless it was a very firm foam. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: IdahoPodder
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2017 at 1:54pm
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Our mattress came with the Rpod. It is 6” thick and has springs in it. Sounds like quite a few ppl replace them quickly. ------------- 2017 Rpod 179 HRE 2018 Chevy 1500 Z71 |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2017 at 2:27pm
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Ours has no springs, and I don't know what's inside, but when I've lifted it out, I can (with some effort) fold it in half. It may be foam, it may be something else. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2017 at 3:38pm
We slept on ours four camping seasons before we replaced it. It was sagging badly so we put in a good quality memory foam mattress. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: Gregm
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2017 at 9:01am
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Ours was very uncomfortable so we put a foam topper on it. You can get one at a drugstore that specializes in DME equipment. Wheelchairs,walkers and such. It made a big improvement ------------- Gregm 2014 171 2015 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner |
Posted By: GoGirlKY
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 5:32pm
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This is the same one I was considering. Think I will place my order now! Thx! ------------- Dog lover and camping enthusiast 🐶 ⛺️ 2016 R-pod 179 and 2017 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Beloved husband and a Labradoodle named “Cooper” |