Creature comforts

[o2bin4lo]

Intrepid Travelers of the road less traveled,

What are the choices for a quality mattress for those of
us who sleep in the back of the Cruiser? A drawer system
is being built to help with the overall storage and to gain a bit of room over the wheel wells.
I've tried foam, air, and futons but nothing seems to really deliver all night comfort. Yeah I know a couple of shots of some adult beverage will help....
Any other suggestions.
Thanks

 

[fernandol]

I think the best thing is a custom made good quality foam mattress.

http://www.foamorder.com/custom_cuts.php?product=conventional&shape=1

Regards

Fernando

 

[Max.Powerzz]

A good quality futon mattress can work well too (I know, sounds like an oxymoron). We picked up a Sealy Posturepedic futon that's actually pretty comfy, much different than your typical lumpy futon. Plus they're just the right size for the back of the cruiser.

 

[Wonkinator]

I am using the Cabela's Camp Bed. I like it much better than our previous air mattress since it takes up less space and is very comfortable (my hips usually bottom out on normal foam mattresses, but not this one)

Check it out here....

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...sual-tech/33980-yet-another-platform-box.html

 

[Dan2722]

Believe it or not the best system I found was from backpacking experience, I use a Ridgerest foam mattress on the bottom and a Thermarest air on top.

These take up less room and my hips and shoulders do not bottom out.

just my $.02

 

[samba]

quality futon.

 

[dmc]

http://www.reachmedical.com/reachgeomatt.htm

slept on one for 8 straight months during my time in alaska. originally designed for burn unit patients to alieviate bed sores. i bought mine from a hospital pharmacy when i worked on their loading dock. have had it for 15 years, used a few hundred times. still it great shape and still as comfortable as ever. actually i have 2 and plan to use them in my Ezi-Awn tent if they'll fit decent.
dmc

 

[Farmer_Fred]

I lived in a mitsubishi L300 4wd van in NZ for almost a year, sleeping on a foam mattress. Later on, I added a thinner layer of memory foam which moulds to the contours of your body, or something like that!
Anyway, It was nice and comfy and I recommend looking into it.
Fred

 

[jbs11]

I agree with the suggestions for foam mats. That Geo Matt looks very comfortable. The only issue is that they take up a lot of space when not being used. That may not be a problem for a back-of-the-rig setup, but for something that can be stored a little more easily:
http://www.jpwinc.com/index.php?page=products&category=Pads
I have the Silverback and it is as comfortable as my bed. Since it has foam inside, it is more supportive than an air mattress, but can be rolled up and strapped to the roof (100% waterproof) when not in use. The cover is PVC, so you definitely need a sheet over it.
broc

 

[Farmer_Fred]

that was the trouble with my foam mattress- took up a bit of space, but not so much of a problem in a van as I used to fold it back on itself and put up the front seat.

 

[alia176]

I researched this topic some time ago and came to the conclusion that a high quality (expensive) foam or memory foam is the ticket. The cost is somewhere north of $400, which is too rich for my blood.

 

[ats4x4dotcom]

I have tried em all, and being 6'2" and the wrong side of 300 lb, I have found my basecamp thermarest the most comfy of them all, it rolls up small in my swag, and i just throw it on the ground, or in the back of the tray for weekends, best bed i have had, better than the house bed IMHO.

You have to get the correct pressure in it though, I tend to over inflate it a little, put the valve under the pillow end, and once laying down, let some air out until its just right.