Looking To Replace Air Mattress

rdhetrick wrote:
I have an air mattress in my coach, don't remember the brand, but had similar problems. I found that my problem was the way the hose was sealed at the two ends (mattress end and pump end). I added some hose clamps to make the seal better (stronger) and my leaking down has stopped completely. I go for months now without adding air.

our air bed kept pressure for the first 2-years of travel and now the one side leaks like a sieve. I understand that barometric pressure changes can affect the mattress a few psi but the right side went from full to near zero in a few hours. I, too, suspect a bad connection at the pump. beyond that we don't find the air mattress uncomfortable or cold...it's just this darn inflation issue.

since my original post I've spoken with several 'mattress-in-a-box' mfgs and none recommend using their mattress echoing what Tufty & Needle told me...their beds are over time unlikely to withstand the punishment of being extended and retracted on a daily basis.

sure would like to hear from others who have actually replaced their air beds with a residential on the Lippert power frame.