Memory Foam pads?

[monkey44]

We need a new mattress in our Truck Camper - and of course, headroom is an issue in the cab-over.

We now have a standard mattress in it, about 7"/8" thick, and would like to try what's called a 'memory foam' (4" thick) topper. Any reason it can't sit on the cab-over floor directly -- will probably put a half inch of solid insulation under it and lay it on that.

Any comments on this method or mattress type -- it seems a great answer for the shorter head-room area too.

The 'memory foam' part does not really 'remember and form' itself, right? It returns to the flat/level foam when you move or get off it? Is that accurate? Thanks BD

[ncrowley]

We put a 2 inch topper on our mattress and it is wonderful. Since you do not have much room, a smaller one may do the trick.

[Campinfan]

camper19709 wrote:
I do not think you will be happy with the 4" memory foam lying directly on the plywood. I tried it and was not comfortable. I have a 4" topper on my old mattress but I do not need to worry about head room. I would suggest trying a 2" memory foam topper on the old mattress.

I don't know about that....Darsben seemed to be pretty happy with it on :Bthe floor.

[wwfloyd]

I would suggest 5 inches of 5-lb memory foam, as a possibility. That's what I sleep on regularly, except that I have 1 inch of more dense standard foam as a base, though I think I could get away without it. I have ordered through Amazon, and through some place up in Michigan, I think. I'm planning to do this again, when I finally find the right used B.

There are plenty of stories online of foam sellers not shipping the density of foam that you have ordered. You have to calculate out how much it should weigh, based on the stated density (per cubic foot IIRC) and dimensions, and weigh it BEFORE you open it... because, if you open it, and if it's not as advertised, you WILL NOT be able to repackage it to a reasonable size. Note, though, that most foam is slightly underweight, due to manufacturing tolerances, and what is considered acceptable by manufacturers and sellers.

[rockhillmanor]

orfsotr wrote:
Understand the headroom issue! We put a 2" memory foam topper directly on top of the matterss in our TC and had no problems with headroom, because you kind of sink down into it.. I have a 6" memory foam cusion on a chaise at home and just put it on the floor to try out!

Not very comfy because the foam compresses so much. Memory foam is an "acquired taste" I love it and hubby tolerates it, so if you have never used it I would recommend going to a bedding store that sells those mattresses with foam toppers and try it out!

X2

I find the memory foam toppers and mattress make it difficult to move and/or turn over when you are sleeping. You go to move and it stops you and you wake up. It kept me up all night long.:(

[time2roll]

Get a new foam mattress. Just memory topper on the wood you will just sink to the bottom. Too mushy.

I bought my replacement here: http://www.replacement-mattress.com/products-page/rv-mattress/

Custom cut any normal size for a perfect fit. Bought the Princess as we prefer a bit firmer feel and it is perfect. It is just a medium firmness. The 5" Countess would also serve you well and give the extra headroom. Way better than just memory foam.

[MrWizard]

You can get an 8 or 10 inch memory foam mattress

[Sillybugs2]

My daughter moves hers to the floor and sleeps on it often.

[monkey44]

Yes, our next step it go to the store and try it out .. but want to get info and opinions first, and go with information instead of listening only to the sales person.

The headroom issue is sitting up, getting off and on, not so much the laying down and sleeping part. We are tight between mattress and ceiling now, and would like a few more inches if possible.

[orfsotr]

Understand the headroom issue! We put a 2" memory foam topper directly on top of the matterss in our TC and had no problems with headroom, because you kind of sink down into it.. I have a 6" memory foam cusion on a chaise at home and just put it on the floor to try out! Not very comfy because the foam compresses so much. Memory foam is an "aquired taste" I love it and hubby tolerates it, so if you have never used it I would recommend going to a bedding store that sells those mattresses with foam toppers and try it out!

[monkey44]

We have no room to put it on top of the bed - we're in a TC, so headroom is short. That's why we want to use the 4" foam directly.

BUT, we really want to research it first - we'll sacrifice headroom for comfort, but are limited in the headroom, so we need to do our homework. We don't care too much about $$$ as long as it's reasonable. Comfort has more priority than $$$ up to a point.

[westend]

I'd suggest to get 4" of high density foam instead of the memory foam. It will be more comfortable and if you get the older standard memory foam, will be cooler. Everyone that has slept on my new foam mattresses has said they are very comfortable, including me. Mine are 4".

I bought good quality foam at an upholstery supplier. You can cut and glue up two pieces in about 5 minutes to fit your space and it will be better foam than a mattress and be 1/5 the cost.

Good luck with the bunk.

[Opie431]

I would try one on top of the mattress you have. We were given one on laid it out of top of our mattress,

[atreis]

Not all memory foam is made the same ... (Same for other types of foam padding.) Check the density of the foam. Denser foam will provide better support in the 4" height, less dense won't. Most toppers are not very dense, meant to provide a plush feel on top of another mattress that provides most of the support.

[camper19709]

I do not think you will be happy with the 4" memory foam lying directly on the plywood. I tried it and was not comfortable. I have a 4" topper on my old mattress but I do not need to worry about head room. I would suggest trying a 2" memory foam topper on the old mattress.