Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:21:50 -0700
Reply-To: Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
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From: Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
Subject: Westy Sleep Solutions
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Volks,
Over the years, like many, I have been experimenting with the best
ways to enhance the comfort of the OE
Westy lower bed.
Here's a couple of approachs I have or will try.
Note: Lower West Bed Size ... Width 46" x 73" length
Option 1
High Density foam cut to size
2" x 46" x 73" at 5.3/5.5 density
http://www.foambymail.com/
- also sell on ebay under foambymail
Had them make a mattress cover for a few $$
Current set up and works pretty well. Would like a bit more
thickness but don't like the bulk of a thicker pad.
Pros:
- Reasonable cost
- Easy to fold the bed away with the pad attached
Cons:
- Worked well 2 yrs ago but back needs a bit more cush now.
- A thicker pad would help but don't like the bulk of packing away a
thicker pad.
Option Two
Conventional Air Mattress made for pickup truck beds
http://www.tentsontrucks.com/air%20beds.htm
Truck Mattress: 75" X 47" X 5"
Pros:
- Reasonable cost
- At 5" thick provides nice cushion for sleeping
Cons:
- Very marginal quality, thin vinyl construction prone to easy puncture
- Fuzzy velvet surface on sleep side is very susceptible to picking
up lint and such.
- Looses some amt of air overnight, as many inexpressive air
mattresses do
- Have to carry an air pump ... we used one of the Coleman
rechargeables.
- Fit is a little tight on width
- Has to be deflated every day and re-inflated every night.
Option Three
* Haven't tried this yet but considering a purchase.
Custom "Therma Rest" type mattress
http://www.solacejh.com/
They will custom make to any size length x width and up to a 3"
thickness
This is a very high quality "Therma Rest" type of self inflating
mattress.
Pros:
- Very high quality construction and materials.
- easy inflate and deflate
- No air pump needed
- Packs down very small .. will fold up in bed
Cons:
- Cost, most expensive of the three options.
larry
roadhaus.com
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