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 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.
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