R-pod Owners Forum : Mattress Replacement 178 http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Mattress Replacement 178 Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 00:48:38 +0000 Sun, 13 Nov 2016 18:37:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8773 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Mattress Replacement 178 : Just checked on Overstock.com.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84821#84821 Author: jato
Subject: 8773
Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 6:37pm

Just checked on Overstock.com.  They have eurotop innerspring mattresses.  Short queens that measure 60" x 74"  with varying thicknesses with prices ranging from 257.49 to 333.99.]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2016 18:37:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84821#84821 Mattress Replacement 178 : Great topic. The factory mattress... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84817#84817 Author: Weekend Warrior
Subject: 8773
Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 1:28pm

Great topic. The factory mattress is plain junk. What I did on my 180 was replace the worthless factory mattress with a full size futon mattress. This allows you to buy a full size mattress cover and sheets and you don't have to spend ridiculous money for the short queen sheets. With the slightly smaller futon mattress on top, you get 3 to 5 extra inches of space along the long front wall and more room between the head and foot side walls. Now I can make the bed with ease.
I bought a 10 inch thick futon for $200 bucks and whats nice about it, is that it folds nicely when you access the pump or valves underneath the platform.
Now I sleep so much better. If the small 3-5 inch gap bugs the person next to the front wall, just place a few rolled up towels or some sponge in the gap. I roll up some beach towels and place my 38 special there.  
]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2016 13:28:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84817#84817 Mattress Replacement 178 : The 11 inch NuForm has excellent... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84816#84816 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 8773
Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 1:03pm

The 11 inch NuForm has excellent reviews at Overstock.  Just make sure a short Queen is 60x74. While a regular Queen in 60x80 short Queens can be 76 or 78 inches and will be tight in the RPOD if bigger than 74"
https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/NuForm-Quilted-Pillow-Top-11-inch-Short-Queen-size-RV-Plush-Foam-Mattress/8931308/product.html?refccid=MS7HDZE2ZRRIUESCHGLQQLXHIM&searchidx=5
]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2016 13:03:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84816#84816 Mattress Replacement 178 : Tom, we bought the same mattress... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84814#84814 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 8773
Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 11:40am

Tom, we bought the same mattress as Jato, "innerspring eurotop" from camping world. Next year will be starting our 5th year with it. VERY satisfied. But I'm not sure on this part, I thought I heard where camping world has gone away from that mattress.]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:40:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84814#84814 Mattress Replacement 178 : Two things I don't like about... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84813#84813 Author: GlibGuy
Subject: 8773
Posted: 13 Nov 2016 at 11:22am

Two things I don't like about the 178:  1) it's hard as heck to put on a mattress cover or fitted sheet since 3 sides are flush against walls, and 2) there is not enough inside storage.

I'm considering replacing the stock short queen with a TWIN sized mattress.  I'm thinking a twin would be easier to "make up" and the extra 20+ inches created could hold stackable storage boxes or I could fab some kind of shelving.

Any thoughts or feelings out there?  And before you ask, when the wife goes we can't sleep in the queen.  We have two Yorkies that sleep with her and I sleep on the dinette.  


]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:22:53 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=84813#84813 Mattress Replacement 178 : I bought a a new mattress, the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82491#82491 Author: kent l
Subject: 8773
Posted: 18 Sep 2016 at 7:58pm

 I bought a a new mattress, the stock one is not very good. I hated it! I slept on it a few times very cheap and not supportive. I bought the same mattress as Curtis in the post above me great mattress and good price. All r-pods should have a better mattress! ]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:58:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82491#82491 Mattress Replacement 178 : We wanted a better mattress. I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82130#82130 Author: scentralmt
Subject: 8773
Posted: 12 Sep 2016 at 12:08am

We wanted a better mattress.  I think any mattress would be better than what comes with the trailer.  We tried adding a foam topper but that wasn't enough. Looked on Amazon and found the one linked below.  We like it and the price was great.  The 10" short queen is $169.
https://www.amazon.com/Master-Ultima%C2%AE-Comfort-Memory-Mattress/dp/B006LAK9A4

Curtis

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2016 00:08:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82130#82130 Mattress Replacement 178 : After 3 trips we decided to get... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82125#82125 Author: jato
Subject: 8773
Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 9:07pm

After 3 trips we decided to get the mattress in a roll, Eurotop mattress from Camping World.  Great mattress even after 5 years of use.  Just as comfy now as when we purchased it in 2011.]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2016 21:07:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82125#82125 Mattress Replacement 178 : we bought this one and are very... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82121#82121 Author: Q7-retired
Subject: 8773
Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 8:13pm

we bought this one and are very pleased with it:

Serenia Sleep 8-Inch Memory Foam RV Mattress, Short Queen

on Amazon.

forgot to say we also bought these sheets from amazon and are VERY pleased with them.  We bought two more sets for our home bedroom.

600 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Bed Sheets for Camper's, RV's Bunks & Travel Trailers 4 Piece Sheet Set 10" Deep Short Queen (60X75") Ivory Solid

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2016 20:13:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82121#82121 Mattress Replacement 178 : We have the 10" Queen RV... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82099#82099 Author: mcarter
Subject: 8773
Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 1:59pm

We have the 10" Queen RV Memory Foam Mid/Firm, 299.99 made in USA. Fitted sheet is fun.]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2016 13:59:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82099#82099 Mattress Replacement 178 : Amazon sells them and the prices... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82093#82093 Author: densmorema
Subject: 8773
Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 12:40pm

Amazon sells them and the prices aren't bad either.We went with a sleep master short queen 8 inch,there are other options.]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2016 12:40:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82093#82093 Mattress Replacement 178 : We want to replace the existing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8773&PID=82088#82088 Author: Irish Tom
Subject: 8773
Posted: 11 Sep 2016 at 11:26am

We want to replace the existing mattress in our 2015 178 RPOD.  Will it have to be a custom made mattress or has anyone found a off the shelf product?  Would appreciate your recommendations.

Thanks,

Irish Tom
2015 178
2015 Ford Explorer
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