R-pod Owners Forum : Queen bed http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Reviews and General Information : Queen bed Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 17:52:48 +0000 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 12:45:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7596 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Queen bed : If you have a good dealer, they... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=72717#72717 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7596
Posted: 06 Apr 2016 at 12:45pm

If you have a good dealer, they might swap it out for one they have (from another pod or camper). I doubt that it is covered under warranty.
]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2016 12:45:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=72717#72717 Queen bed : Just Got our R-Pod 178 last week.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=72713#72713 Author: Oliveman
Subject: 7596
Posted: 06 Apr 2016 at 11:35am

Just Got our R-Pod 178 last week. Setting it up for first adventure coming up in 3 weeks. When I attempted to put on sheets on mattress the mattress covering ripped about 2 feet down the seem. I wonder if I can get a credit on warrantee and get a quality mattress? ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2016 11:35:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=72713#72713 Queen bed : Taking the old one out is not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71676#71676 Author: jato
Subject: 7596
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 at 10:35pm

Taking the old one out is not that difficult.  Fold in half lengthways and carry out, makes a pretty cool bonfire starter.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 22:35:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71676#71676 Queen bed : I would really like to get a Select... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71673#71673 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7596
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 at 10:09pm

I would really like to get a Select Comfort mattress for our R-Pod. That is what we use at home. We are always glad to get back to our Select Comfort. The stock mattress with topper isn't bad, but it isn't what we would like. The problem is the price on the Select Comfort mattresses.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 22:09:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71673#71673 Queen bed : They probably get them from... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71646#71646 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7596
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 at 1:32pm

They probably get them from the mattress manufacturer rolled up, and compressed in plastic - rip open the plastic and it rolls out in seconds.  That is the one thing I have read a lot of reviews saying, to make sure the replacement mattress comes compressed - so you can open it after you place it in the bed compartment.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:32:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71646#71646 Queen bed : The stock mattress isn't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71644#71644 Author: JohnBG
Subject: 7596
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 at 1:17pm

The stock mattress isn't all that great.  We added a foam topper to it which makes it more bearable.  But someday it will get replaced.  I just have to figure out a way to get the old one out (maybe in chunks).  They must put the mattress in the 171 at the factory before they put the walls up. Wink]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:17:07 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71644#71644 Queen bed : Originally posted by furpodOver... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71637#71637 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7596
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 at 12:53pm

Originally posted by furpod

Over the years, we have at least 30 nights in the driveway.. Wink

Testing things, acclimating dogs.. 

Makes sense. That is how I am looking at this summer at the cottage: a lot of test runs, with the convenience of a real bathroom... and a clam shack so I don't get "hangry".]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:53:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71637#71637 Queen bed : Over the years, we have at least... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71635#71635 Author: furpod
Subject: 7596
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 at 12:18pm

Over the years, we have at least 30 nights in the driveway.. Wink

Testing things, acclimating dogs..
]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:18:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71635#71635 Queen bed : I get what you are saying. The... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71628#71628 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7596
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 at 11:32am

I get what you are saying. The RP-171 is an incredible value.  I do engineering cost analysis as part of my job, and my hat's off to FR for holding those price points while being able to proudly sport the "Made in USA" sticker.  I would rather they save the cost of the mattress, since that is a considered "consumable" item anyhow (like tires or brakes).  That is a good point about doing one night at home in the driveway, Had not put much thought into it, but now I am thinking that is a "must do" so that I can check the mattress - and still have time to get one on Amazon Prime if need be.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:32:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71628#71628 Queen bed : My theory is, mattress comfort... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71627#71627 Author: furpod
Subject: 7596
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 at 11:22am

My theory is, mattress comfort is HIGHLY subjective. Since most will replace it anyways, FR puts in as cheap a one as they can, because the R-Pod IS a price point build. (I certainly don't want to pay extra $$$ for a mattress I may very well change out) We did one night in the driveway, on our factory mattress, the very next day we had one on order from CW. Very happy with the replacement.

Now, I will tell you the factory mattress that CampLite is using in their 21RBS now, is perfect. LOL.
]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:22:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71627#71627 Queen bed : I probably have egg on my face... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71620#71620 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7596
Posted: 22 Mar 2016 at 9:48am

I probably have egg on my face here.  I didn't inspect the mattress closely when we purchased it two weeks back, I only sat on it and said "NOPE! This is getting replaced...". I thought it was poly fiber like the college dorm mattresses in the old days. When I get it home on Saturday I will get a topper either way for now. We are going down to the beach on April vacation for two nights, if my bashed up body can handle it maybe we will put off replacing it for a while.  

But if it is bothersome I have no problem dropping big money on a premium mattress, the Rpod will be used as a "master suite" for up to 20 weekends this season. Unexpectedly last Friday we found out that this might be the last summer that my FiL has the strength to make the trip to his beach cottage regularly, if at all, so we plan on bringing the Rpod down there every opposite weekend during the April-October months.    He likes to go down as much as possible, and the ocean gives off ~10F increase in temps compared to inland, and there are water/electrical hookups on the cottage and a full bathroom inside, so we might winterize the water/waste and get a few weekends in during the other winter months (except for Jan & Feb when the roads are more like glaciers).

I realize now I am babbling on here... I guess fate has turned this year into a test of how long the stock queen mattress will go "from new, to nope!".Ying Yang
]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:48:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71620#71620 Queen bed : Originally posted by Retroactive"Short... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71593#71593 Author: StephenH
Subject: 7596
Posted: 21 Mar 2016 at 9:23pm

Originally posted by Retroactive

"Short Queen" is standard on all units, it refers to the length. The only variation is the width, those vary depending on floor plan and whether it is a convertible bed. I am already shopping mattresses, if I have an arthritis flare up then it will be torture to sleep on the stock "prison cell" fiber mattress.


Strange. Our stock mattress is foam, not fiber. I did get a memory foam mattress topper though. It really makes a difference. We slept quite comfortably on our trip out west.
]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:23:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71593#71593 Queen bed : The mattress and bed set up does... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71587#71587 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7596
Posted: 21 Mar 2016 at 8:50pm

The mattress and bed set up does take some getting used to!]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:50:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71587#71587 Queen bed : The stock mattress is spartan... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71580#71580 Author: jato
Subject: 7596
Posted: 21 Mar 2016 at 8:11pm

The stock mattress is spartan at best.  We threw ours out after our third camping trip and replaced it with the Eurotop Mattress from camping world.  That was in the early fall of 2011, still a great, firm, mattress today.  A very c o m f o r t a b l e  mattress, you won't be disappointed.]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2016 20:11:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71580#71580 Queen bed : "Short Queen" is standard... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71504#71504 Author: Retroactive
Subject: 7596
Posted: 20 Mar 2016 at 11:27am

"Short Queen" is standard on all units, it refers to the length. The only variation is the width, those vary depending on floor plan and whether it is a convertible bed. I am already shopping mattresses, if I have an arthritis flare up then it will be torture to sleep on the stock "prison cell" fiber mattress.]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:27:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71504#71504 Queen bed : All of the RPODs are the same... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71499#71499 Author: Podster
Subject: 7596
Posted: 20 Mar 2016 at 10:38am

All of the RPODs are the same width and all of the queen beds are mounted from side to side, therefore, the bed in the 180 must be a queen short. ]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:38:15 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71499#71499 Queen bed : R pod 180 queen or queen short??... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71498#71498 Author: CMcm
Subject: 7596
Posted: 20 Mar 2016 at 10:24am

R pod 180 queen or queen short??]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:24:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7596&PID=71498#71498