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Main Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: donc13 on September 29, 2021, 04:51:06 pm
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Well, after 6 years and 72,000 miles, it's time for new mattresses.
Anyone have any experience with any of the online custom RV Mattress makers? Did you like what you got? Did you visit factory? Etc.
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Following
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Do your original mattresses have zippered covers? If so, just buy a 6" thick mattress from Walmart and cut it to the same dimensions. You'll get two twin mattresses from one queen size.
We did that with our 2350 mattress as shown HERE (https://forum.phoenixusarv.com/index.php?topic=3796.0)
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In my last unit, I had original mattress factory custom 2 mattress for us. Depending on the style/springs size you chose, they will make them whatever size. Ie: 3” springs have to be a multiple of 3.
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A couple of options.
https://www.militarysupplyhouse.com/
https://www.foambymail.com/
Both places offer custom cuts. I believe foam by mail also offers generic sizes that you can cut yourself. Both places offer several options in thickness and firmness.
I’ve purchased from foam by mail for rebuilding some seat cushions. Quality products but I have not purchased mattresses from either.
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Do your original mattresses have zippered covers? If so, just buy a 6" thick mattress from Walmart and cut it to the same dimensions. You'll get two twin mattresses from one queen size.
We did that with our 2350 mattress as shown HERE (https://forum.phoenixusarv.com/index.php?topic=3796.0)
Ron
No, not zippered so not an option.
Thanks!
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This is where we got ours for our 2551. https://sanitarymattress.com/
I do not know if they do outside of Michigan. They made us two mattresses to our specifications. They are the old style cot mattresses made with springs and cotton. The most comfortable mattress we have ever slept on. We are not fans of the foam type mattresses so these are perfect for us.
When we need one for the house this will be our go to place. We paid $500 for both of them.
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A couple of options.
https://www.militarysupplyhouse.com/
https://www.foambymail.com/
Both places offer custom cuts. I believe foam by mail also offers generic sizes that you can cut yourself. Both places offer several options in thickness and firmness.
I’ve purchased from foam by mail for rebuilding some seat cushions. Quality products but I have not purchased mattresses from either.
We'll.. Let's see how they do. Foam By Mail just got my order, 2 to 3 weeks until delivered.
Thanks for the suggestion!
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Brothers Bedding, Knoxviile, TN builds custom mattresses. We have ordered several over the years - very good quality
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Don, which heft and thickness did you order? I’m in need of new mattresses myself. I used them for new foam to rebuild my dinette and they were great in assisting me in foam densities and suggestions. I know they’re not cheap by any stretch.
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Don, which heft and thickness did you order? I’m in need of new mattresses myself. I used them for new foam to rebuild my dinette and they were great in assisting me in foam densities and suggestions. I know they’re not cheap by any stretch.
4" of LUX HQ for the base and 3" of memory foam on top of that, all wrapped (not glued) in 1 mattress cover. For me, I got the 5lb memory foam and for Patti I got the 4lb memory foam.
Delivered price for both was slightly under $700 so $350 each for a custom memory foam mattress.
I hope I made the right choice, we did get samples foam cubes from them beforehand. The original mattresses are all memory and we put 2" memory foam topper on that. Over the last 6 years the originals ended up compressing so much, that it doesn't take too long in bed now before our butts or hips and shoulders are essentially lying on the plywood base.
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Don. I look forward to hear how you like them. Not sure but I think they offer custom fit covers as well. Probably half the cost of the mattress themselves
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Don. I look forward to hear how you like them. Not sure but I think they offer custom fit covers as well. Probably half the cost of the mattress themselves
Joseph,
Yes, the covers are custom also. They are included in the price I stated. They are a $69.99 ea so 2 mattresses $140 but that was included in the almost $700.
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Well, after 6 years and 72,000 miles, it's time for new mattresses.
Anyone have any experience with any of the online custom RV Mattress makers? Did you like what you got? Did you visit factory? Etc.
We replaced our mattresses (2552) through Tochta. They are out of California and can make custom sized. We got the Utopia and they sleep like laying on a supportive cloud. Plan to replace our home mattress with one when needed
Kristy
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Gary, Tochta reviews look good but at 700 each it’s more than I want to spend on a recreational vehicle mattress.
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Don. I look forward to hear how you like them. Not sure but I think they offer custom fit covers as well. Probably half the cost of the mattress themselves
Joseph,
Yes, the covers are custom also. They are included in the price I stated. They are a $69.99 ea so 2 mattresses $140 but that was included in the almost $700.
To Joseph and all,
The mattresses from foam by mail got here a few weeks ago. They look great. I laid the one for my side on the floor (to simulate the plywood base in the RV) sheets and blanket and slept on it for the night... Absolutely wonderful!
Patti did the same with hers the next night, she was also very happy with it. This weekend, we got the RV from storage and replaced the old mattresses. The comparison between the old and the new is like night and day.
It'll be a few months before we go on a trip to get to use them in real life but I see no reason why they won't be perfect for us.
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Don, you be my guinea pig! 😎. Thank you for the info. I’ve been waiting for this! We’re both fond of FIRM mattresses. Where do you rank the firmness?
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Don, you be my guinea pig! 😎. Thank you for the info. I’ve been waiting for this! We’re both fond of FIRM mattresses. Where do you rank the firmness?
The 4" base is considered "medium firm" (thicker is firmer) and not "memory" foam. The top 3" is the 5lb (weight per cubic foot) true memory foam that is very supportive in that conforms to your body's contours fully. rather than just bending to partially "fit".
Overall, to me, it is very supportive and comfortable and I would rate it a 4 out of 5 for firmness. The original mattresses I would rate a 2 out of 5.
Don
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FWIW: We slept on our original PC-2350 soft mattress for roughly 10 years. Being softer made it more difficult to get into and out from our rear corner model 2350 bed. We purchased our replacement mattress through Walmart's website and cut to shape ourselves DETAILED HERE (https://forum.phoenixusarv.com/index.php?topic=3796.0). It has two layers, the main portion is 4.5" of firmer foam that is more firm than our original mattress was. It is topped off with 1.5" of memory foam. It has been a very affordable replacement that we are very pleased with it's improved comfort and also improved mobility concerning the limited access bed.
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Don, does that 7" mattress clear the bottom holding bracket for the window?
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If you are interested in trying something different, then take a look at the Froli Sleep System. I purchased the Froli Travel system for the short queen in our 2910D and could not be more pleased. I have the Froli Travel System which is a bit lower that the normal Froli star pattern to allow the mattress to slide under the wardrobe cabinet. I also ordered the queen short folding mattress from RecPro, which is 5 inches high vice the 7 inch high mattress that was on the bed when purchased. The Froli sleep system is a bit hard to explain, but is used in boats to provide air flow under the mattress to prevent condensation. It is also installed in some Airstream and Winnebago models. After 2 spinal fusions, I tried every kind of mattress topper made to make the foam mattress on plywood more comfortable and the only thing that has worked was adding the Froli sleep system to the bed. Found the Froli system system at a ship supply store on the east coast and the mattress at RecPro with total replacement cost being about $500.
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Don, does that 7" mattress clear the bottom holding bracket for the window?
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Yes
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IWBryan. I looked at the froli. Am i understanding these are individual pieces under your mattress?
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Don, does that 7" mattress clear the bottom holding bracket for the window?
h
Yes
That was supposed to say bracket for the window curtain.
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Don, does that 7" mattress clear the bottom holding bracket for the window?
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Yes
That was supposed to say bracket for the window curtain.
Holly,
Still yes. 😁!