R-pod Owners Forum : New mattress http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : New mattress Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:01:54 +0000 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:27:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15136 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ New mattress : We also purchased a new 192. Found... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=147477#147477 Author: rwmont
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Posted: 26 Mar 2022 at 12:27pm

We also purchased a new 192. Found a company near us in Toronto that makes foam mattresses. They made us replacements for the 2 sections of the 192 mattress so that they fit right into the original case. Nice thing is that because they are a manufacturer they have every density of mattress foam available. So we chose a 4" thick base and a 2" thick top. Comes assembled as a mattress. We had them supply mattress covers but in hindsight that was unnecessary since they are the same size.
Rob
]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2022 12:27:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=147477#147477 New mattress : +1 also do not like being "locked"... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=147005#147005 Author: jato
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Posted: 09 Feb 2022 at 4:05pm

+1  also do not like being "locked" in a position while in bed.  We purchased an 8" Eurotop mattress for our 177 back in June 2011.  Here we are going on 11 years (yes we use it a lot) and that mattress is still just as firm and comfortable as the day we got it.  It wasn't cheap, but well worth it; my back is also quite happy!
]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:05:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=147005#147005 New mattress : I generally detest memory foam.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=147000#147000 Author: Colt
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Posted: 09 Feb 2022 at 11:37am

I generally detest memory foam.  I hate struggling to roll uphill to change positions.  A salesman once told me if I bought his, I'd wake up in the morning in the same position I went to sleep in.  Later I realized it would be because I wouldn't be able to move.  Yes, I slept on Tempurpedic beds several nights. 

Are there other non/minimal-foam alternatives? 


]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:37:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=147000#147000 New mattress : Public Service Announcement:If... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=146978#146978 Author: Pod_Geek
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Posted: 07 Feb 2022 at 1:29pm

Public Service Announcement:

If you own or plan to buy a Zinus memory foam mattress, you should know that all their beds do have fiberglass. Therefore, never open the cover of a Zinus mattress. 

https://www.sleepaim.com/zinus-mattress-fiberglass/
]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:29:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=146978#146978 New mattress : I had an 8 inch Zinus mattress... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=146973#146973 Author: offgrid
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Posted: 06 Feb 2022 at 5:02pm

I had an 8 inch Zinus mattress in my 179 and it was very comfortable. I would not have wanted to go any thinner.

However I don't think an 8 inch mattress will fold well enough for a Murphy bed, it's pretty stiff. You might want to go with a 6 inch and if it's not comfortable enough get a 2 inch topper for it. By splitting it up it should be significantly easier to fold. ]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 17:02:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=146973#146973 New mattress : For a Murphy bed though, I would... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=146971#146971 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 06 Feb 2022 at 1:55pm

For a Murphy bed though, I would think 6" would be about the limit for being able to fold. We purchased a short queen Zinus 10" mattress. That was nearly impossible to fold once it was expanded in addition to it being quite heavy. We changed to a Zinus 6" mattress, but it failed to fully expand, so it was refunded and we purchased a 6" DreamFoam mattress that we are using now. It is easy to fold up to get to the water heater, pump, storage, etc. while still being comfortable. For us, it is the sweet spot of comfort and weight that works for us. An 8" mattress might also have worked, but I'm not going to spend the money to find out.

As it is, the 6" DreamFoam does not seem to be available on Amazon currently, but there are other brands. Read the descriptions and ratings to help you decide which might be suitable for you. I understand the 192 uses a full queen sized mattress, so that might make your search easier.
]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 13:55:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=146971#146971 New mattress : Normally I see the name Zinus... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=146970#146970 Author: mjlrpod
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Posted: 06 Feb 2022 at 12:18pm

Normally I see the name Zinus mentioned on any r.v. sites. I think its the most popular brand in the 3 or 4 r.v.ing sites i subscribe too.  I would think anything "memory foam" would fold, as normally they come rolled up into a bag ]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:18:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=146970#146970 New mattress : Is there a preferred brand of... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15136&PID=146969#146969 Author: danthefan
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Posted: 06 Feb 2022 at 10:16am

Is there a preferred brand of 8" memory foam mattress you'd recommend?  It needs to be able to fold as we just purchased the 192 (Murphy bed)
Thanks, Dan
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