Date:         Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:32:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
Comments: To: mcneely4@cox.net
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We still use different weight sleeping bags w/ a fitted sheet over the
topper(thread count may vary)- In warm weather the bag is unzipped &
used as a blanket, in cold weather, it's each sleeper to them selves
in the mummy!

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-bags that zip together are nice

On Mar 11, 2010, at 6:18 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> I was very surprised when my wife got sheets and so on for the
> camper.  My assumption was that we use the summer weight sleeping
> bags when it is warm, winter weight bags when cold.  Nope, not when
> she's along.  Sheets, blankets, down comforter, and so on just like
> we were at home.  Too much trouble.  Sleeping bags are warmer,
> anyway.  She did give in to that for the colder nights.  DMc
>
> ---- Tom Buese <tombuese@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> Yes, I agree. You have never had a better nite in your vanagon until
>> you are sleeping on a memory foam topper w/ 800 thread count Egyptian
>> cotton sheets or not!
>>
>> YMMV,
>>
>> Mr. BZ-then again why not just stay at a 4 Seasons?
>>
>>
>> On Mar 11, 2010, at 3:22 PM, John Rodgers wrote:
>>
>>> 600 minimum thread count - 800 is better. - made from Egyptian
>>> cotton.
>>>
>>>> Tom Buese said:
>>> Mr. BZ-shall we move on to best thread count in sheets?<
>>>
>>> John Rodgers
>>> Clayartist and Moldmaker
>>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
>>> Chelsea, AL
>>> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tom Buese wrote:
>>>> That's how I use mine also, don't even take the bedding off when I
>>>> fold it over on top of itself when making the bed/putting up the
>>>> seat
>>>> in the am- easy to set up again for the rare nap in the pm, put
>>>> back
>>>> for cocktail hour/dindin, etc.
>>>>
>>>> YMMV,
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Mr. BZ-shall we move on to best thread count in sheets?
>>>>
>>>> On Mar 11, 2010, at 10:31 AM, Loren Busch wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Just want to add one thing to this thread on the memory foam
>>>>> mattress
>>>>> toppers.  Mine is about 2" thick with the cover, direct from
>>>>> Costco.  I find
>>>>> that I dont need to roll it up to get it out of the way when the
>>>>> rear seat
>>>>> is up.  It folds over just once, no hassle, and fits perfect
>>>>> behind
>>>>> the rear
>>>>> seat.  Takes some room but still plenty of room for other
>>>>> things.  I
>>>>> even
>>>>> store my Lafuma folding chair between the folds.  When ready to
>>>>> make
>>>>> up the
>>>>> bed the seat comes down and a simple pull on the topper flops it
>>>>> right into
>>>>> place.
>>>>> And as for comfort, I sleep better in the Starwagen than I do at
>>>>> home.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>