Beds

Jan & Ian We have done our apprenticeship on thin mattresses and of age to know that the most important part of a van is to have a good bench for the passion pit. the best way to overcome a bad day is a few sherbits & a restful sleep. We opted for a Natural Latex matress from Bedding World. You would have to chech with BT re mattress thickness & shape but it certainly guarantees us a good nights sleep. Mother now beleives we should have the same at home. Only problem is that they do not come cheap. Best of luck Roger & Cherryle

We opted to go with the standard BT mattress on the basis that if we tried it and it wasn't right, we would get something different. We fitted a good quality wool mattress overlay the same as we use at home. The BT mattress is (I think) 150mm of good quality hi density foam and is firm. Anyway, 4 trips and about 140 nights later, we are very happy with the mattress! It's also light (a consideration) when lifting the bed to access storage. For us the mattress is extremely comfortable and at home, after 30+ years, we are very picky about mattresses!!

Jan and Ian, I was thinking originally or upgrading the foam mattress to a spring one, but after having sat on Brian and Margaret's bed think the standard one will do us just fine. I like a firm mattress and I am prepared to give it a go. It can always be changed for something else later if you find it doesn't. Angie

Angie wrote:

>I was thinking originally or upgrading the foam mattress to a spring one,

Having spent a lot of nights in vans with both, we find the innerspring
much better in the warmer climates especially. foam mattres we had
tended to hold body heat...
cya
Graham

Hi Jan & Ian, We initally had intentions of fitting an innerspring mattress after taking delivery of our van, however after using the bed for some time with a woollen overlay we find it extremly comfortable. It's a nice firm mattress and we always have a good nights sleep. Paul and Barb.

Jan & Ian Agree with Motley and Paul & Barb about the BT mattress with the wool overlay. Tend to sleep better in the BT than at home. Maybe that's just the joy of being in it and away somewhere!! Regards Jeff

Hi Please post more info on the "wool overlay". Cheers, Jay

Jay It's just one of those woolen "thingies" like a protective mattress cover only the top is wool instead of padded material and is of the "fittted" variety (same as the bottom sheet and ensures it stay in place ). Helps with comfort and warmth. Buy them anywhere really, Woolworths, Kmart or Target etc. regards Jeff

We have had our B/T bed for 2.5 years and we are ready to up grade to an innerspring mattress... We find that our impressions from the night before are still there, and the bed is getting to hard and lumpy. We have used the B/T for approx. 60 to 80 nights. Hope this helps Lorraine

<LABEL id=HbSession SessionId="1633862534"></LABEL> Hey thanks everyone for your input! Think we will try the foam bed and take it from there after reading all the posts. Cheers, Jan & Ian.

Agree



We have had a full float waterbed for the
last 28 years, and have issues in many beds when we go away. We find the standard
mattress very good (or is it the red wine each night).



Also if the mattress was heavier, I would
have to make the bed. (Shhh – Jenny’s not here).



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Gary Harding

TriSys Engineering/III



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We opted to go with
the standard BT mattress on the basis that if we tried it and it wasn't
right, we would get something different. We fitted a good quality
wool mattress overlay the same as we use at home. The BT mattress is
(I think) 150mm of good quality hi density foam and is firm.





Anyway, 4 trips and
about 140 nights later, we are very happy with the mattress! It's
also light (a consideration) when lifting the bed to access storage.





For us the
mattress is extremely comfortable and at home, after 30+ years, we
are very picky about mattresses!!











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