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EvaC
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Apr 06, 2020

Correct size

What is the correct size mattress for a king size short? I just do not know why I’m coming up with so many different measurements?
  • B.O. Plenty wrote:
    The sizes may vary. My trailer has what they called a king size bed. No mention of anything special. I measured it then bought a standar king to replace it. I had to add 2 inches to each side of my frame but the length was the same. If you buy one of the popular foam matresses in a box, you can remove the cloth cover and cut it to any size you want with an electric knife. then reinstall the cloth cover. Much cheaper than ordering a special size.
    B.O.

    the "Standard" RV King is really an Olympic Queen. I did just the opposite of B.O. I cut a couple inches off each side of the plywood base and put in a standard Queen bed. I now have an extra couple of inches on each side of the bed to move around.
  • Can you just measure your base where the mattress sets and order accordingly?
  • The sizes may vary. My trailer has what they called a king size bed. No mention of anything special. I measured it then bought a standar king to replace it. I had to add 2 inches to each side of my frame but the length was the same. If you buy one of the popular foam matresses in a box, you can remove the cloth cover and cut it to any size you want with an electric knife. then reinstall the cloth cover. Much cheaper than ordering a special size.
    B.O.
  • Your measurements are? IMO bed measurements vary slightly among manufacturers.