Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:14:25 -0700
Reply-To: Thomas Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Thomas Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: subject Westy Sleep Solutions
In-Reply-To: <C5448F81.5E98%mwmiller@cwnet.com>
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I have both the Thermarest Brand self inflating mattresses & a "Memory
Foam" pillow top mattress from where else, Costco, & the Memory Foam
is absolutely deluxe, except it gets hard when it gets really cold
outside. I have not cut it down to the custom size yet, as the stock
"full" size is about 6" too wide, but at this time it just slightly
curves up the sides to no ill effect. I fold it in half on itself
during the day w/ the seat up, & fold it in 1/4 for storage outside
the camper when not going to use it. Has worked really well the 10-12
nites I/we have slept on it. It comes w/ a prefitted sheet, & beats
the ole thermarests I used to swear by, but as my butt gets bigger &
heavier, the memory foam seems to be the way to go except for its
bulkiness, which is much less of a hassle than I thought it would be.
YMMV,
Mr. BZ
On Nov 15, 2008, at 3:38 PM, Mike Miller wrote:
> I got the thermarest. Bed Bath and Beyond. About $160 with their
> usual 20%
> discount coupons.
>
> Cover is prone to picking up dirt and shows it. It's heavy and the
> stock
> queen size is a bit too wide for a Westy bed. But it is comfortable.
>
> Mike
>
>
> On 11/15/08 2:21 PM, "Larry Chase" <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM> wrote:
>
>> 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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