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Explorer

May 31, 2013

Sleeping problems in Travel Trailer

Hi, we recently bought our first TT (05 Jay Flight 31 BHDS) and are full-timers in it. I am having serious problems sleeping for two reasons. First, our ac is not on a thermostat. We have been turning it off at night and running a fan in the bedroom. It has been getting really hot in there. When we leave the air on, it gets really cold in there. We have Reflectix up on the windows. My second problem is the mattress, it slopes big time in the middle. The mattress is hard on the edges and soft in the middle. We bought a foam topper for it but that hasn't made any difference. We come from a king size Sleep Number bed and I'm a bit of a Princess and the Pea type sleeper. At first I thought maybe the bed wasn't supported well but now I'm wondering if the slope is because it was bent to get it in the room. The mattress brand is Ortho Rest and it seems to be smaller than a short queen unless the actual size is smaller than the numbers (like a 2x4 is smaller than 2 inches by 4 inches.)

I am getting quite desperate and even considered tearing down and rebuilding a bed frame big enough for our king size Sleep Number. That wouldn't help the temperature though. I would appreciate any suggestions you have to help me get more and better sleep. Thank you!

34 Replies

the_bear_II
Explorer
May 31, 2013
It's probably one of the cheap (low quality) Ortho mattresses. You need to switch to a sleep number or better quality mattress to get rid of the hole.

Try regulating the temp with the A/C on by opening a window or roof vents. More covers on the bed. Flannel PJs....
I_am_still_wayn
Explorer
May 31, 2013
1. Buy a new mattress. Why suffer?
2. The A/C has either a thermostat on the wall or controls on the unit itself. It does have a thermostat...whether it works or not is another issue.
doxiemom11
Explorer II
May 31, 2013
I don't know why your AC isn't on a thermostat? Is your thermostat non-functional? Maybe some simple repairs could take care of that so you could set it for a temp and leave it on.

As far as the bed, is the base of the bed level (platform). If so, then sounds like you need a new mattress along with that topper (HOPE YOU BOUGHT A GOOD QUALITY TOPPER AS THE CHEAP ONES AR HOT TO SLEEP ON). If the platform isn't level, then you better find out why - is the floor under it sloped and why.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
May 31, 2013
I "assume" your AC does not have a control on the wall but is operated by dials/switches on the ceiling unit? if so, a possible replacement is the only solution.
you can buy a beter mattress if necessary.
bumpy