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MobileBasset
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Apr 03, 2014

Mattress topper - what thickness

I am in the process of ordering a foam mattress topper to use on the dinette bed or the jackknife sofa in order to smooth out the cushion seam lumps. I am struggling with which thickness to choose. I would prefer a 2 inch for easier handling and storage but want to make these beds comfortable. Does anyone have experience with this?
  • I added a 3 inch foam topper to the queen minus 4 inches bed in the back of my rig. The old mattress was tough. With the topper on top of it I sleep like a baby now.
  • We use a 4 inch topper... Like sleeping on a cloud
  • I use a 3 inch on my cabover bed. It helps tremendously. A 4 inch would have taken too much of the already limited vertical space. I have a 2 inch for my occasional use jackknife sofa. Even it is bulkier than expected especially once rolled out for the first time-and rolled back up. It is bulky enough that I leave it at home unless I anticipate needing the bed.

    Just check weights and rolled sizes and get the thickest (heaviest) you think you can deal with.
  • To each their own, but I used THIS ONE

    It is 3 inches and is soft enough to make my NEW hard mattress a joy to sleep on, it also breathes well so it doesn't get hot.
  • I would not go any less than 3". I have a 4" topper on my queen bed and WOW do I sleep well!
  • We bought a little 2" topper from Walmart and it has worked out great! Makes the factory corner mattress super comfy.

    Jose
  • I tried a 3 inch on the Jackknife couch, but found it too bulky to roll up. A 2 inch has worked fine for me for the last 2 years. I use a 3 inch on the dinette, which I keep down at all times and use large pillows to convert it to a couch for day use. 3 inch is definitely more comfortable (used one on the queen in my previous class A) but 2 inches is good enough. Tried a 1 1/2 one time; not much help.
  • We got the 2" memory foam topper from Costco, trimmed it to fit the 'queen' size bed, and it's now the best bed ever. Makes the original mattress 'sleepable'.
  • I have a sofa pull out...I first tried a 4"...could hardly lift it to store it. I then went to a 2" and still felt uncomfortable. Just bought a Craftsman 8" air mattress and pump...great comfort plus I just let out the air and fold it up! Highly recommend it for those of us who don't have permanent beds!