Every body knows TCs come with top of the line supper comfort mattresses. Anyway, I wonder if anyone has some insights and suggestions on replacing a mattress with an air bed.Of course one drawback is going to be keeping it inflated and I suppose it could be cold in cold weather. Then again the mattress we have is hot in warm weather and all around not very comfortable. I suppose we could just replace the existing mattress with a better one, but weight is a bit of a concern.Thanks for any ideas,Jim

I can think of a reason to replace mine. Sure, I added a memory foam topper, but other than needing the topper, it's pretty perfect.I haven't had good experiences with air mattresses.

Last summer we traveled to Alaska. Due to what we were doing we carried a lot of spares. Consequently we tried to reduce weight wherever possible to compensate for the extras we carried. So.......we purchased an air mattress. It was very comfortable, and so were the next three. The first two were from Walmart. They were inexpensive and did not last. By the way, be sure you understand their return policy on air mattresses. After that we went to REI. Great mattresses, much better quality. They are backpacker quality, light and a good product. The mattresses from Walmart were poor quality(I cannot remember the brand). The mattresses from REI were good quality, you can see the difference. Bottom line, none held air. We had to add air every two days. Hopefully someone will chime in with a better suggestion or better luck on a similar product FWIW I would stick with a regular mattress.

Air mattresses and water beds have 1 thing in common. Whats inside wants to get out!

^ I agree.We have a sleep number bed at home (air mattress) and it needs air every few days, I hate it!The new Lance mattress seems ok but I don't have back problems either.Rick

we just put in a 10" thick foam mattress. got it from amazon. it is a queen short so it perfectly replaced the oem mattress. Only a few nights on it but wife it very happy with it. me, i sleep on most anything but she is picky.Just a thought on another option. Came with 120 day return guarantee and hope I don't have to try it but so far so great.

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travelnutz
Explorer II
Jul 20, 2015
~DJ~,

Over 18 years and still waiting for the first leak on even our oldest air mattress! No problem as I have lots of patience!

A hint for you. Quit wearing your spurs to bed and you will likely see 18 years with no leaks too!
_DJ_1
Explorer II
Jul 19, 2015
There are only two types of air mattresses. Those that leak and those that are going to.

I went to a local mattress factory and had them cut me a 5" thick foam mattress. I got the extra firm but they come in varying densities.
Jfet
Explorer
Jul 19, 2015
We have a full queen sleep number bed with automatic pump in our truck camper. Best mattress I have ever slept on. Has a wireless remote and is easy to air down going over passes by pressing a button.
travelnutz
Explorer II
Jul 18, 2015
DWeikert,

Try -13 to -15 F for more than one night in any TC or RV when it never got to even zreo during the day when boondocking for snowmobiling in the northern U.P. of Michigan in January or February. Also hit -27 F & -30 F on Drummond Island and in Ontario Canada near Chapleau and again at Ranger Lake at night also when boondocking in the TC.

+19 degrees is shirt sleeve temps compared to these! 30 to almost 50 degrees colder! All our Lance TC's have been very well insulated and I also have storm windows and a layer of Astro Foil under the air mattress but maybe you don't know what real cold is? However, if you really want to learn how to actually shiver, try it and report back!
tattoobob
Explorer
Jul 18, 2015
We bought a Aero bed And it was cool in the cold weather I went to sleeping in a sleeping bag and the problem was solved, it's basically all personal preference on what to sleep on.
We travel mostly at sea level so air pressure isn't an issue
DWeikert
Explorer II
Jul 16, 2015
travelnutz wrote:
I'll bet many on this forum know what it's like to climb on to an OEM bed mattress in a TC that sits right on and outside wall when it's zero F or below and windy. If it wasn't for the constant shivering that got you thru the night, you probably have frozen to death! Even worse when having a very cold, hard as a rock, clammy feeling Memory Foam topper under you and don't you dare to roll over.

This doesn't speak well of your camper. Granted, I've only camped down to around 19*F but did so very comfortably. No shivering involved.
travelnutz
Explorer II
Jul 16, 2015
I'll bet many on this forum know what it's like to climb on to an OEM bed mattress in a TC that sits right on and outside wall when it's zero F or below and windy. If it wasn't for the constant shivering that got you thru the night, you probably have frozen to death! Even worse when having a very cold, hard as a rock, clammy feeling Memory Foam topper under you and don't you dare to roll over.
DanoT
Explorer
Jul 16, 2015
I love my Froli under mattress spring system.http://www.frolisleepsystems.com/index.html
deltabravo
Nomad
Jul 15, 2015
Condensation is always a problem too. And they are like a big heat sink and suck all the warmth out of you in the cold weather.

I use one occasionally in the back of my truck bed. It loses air. I don't use it frequently. Over the last 15 years, I've gone through 3 of them.
iwon415
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
Get a mattress topper from Costco, works great and not that heavy.