Mattress for downstairs
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- Bongonaut
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Mattress for downstairs
I've had a search but couldn't find any obvious posts, please do signpost me to one if I've missed one.
I have a 1996 petrol V6, Pete the guy I bought it from did a neat little conversion. The back seats are still in and then there's two benches with a table behind and then finally a kitchen unit at the back. So the bed is made up of those benches with the table top and then the three middle seats folded flat. So it is a full width bed. It gives a fair bit of space but lots of lumps and bumps.
My question is what can I use to make the whole thing more comfy. I remember reading about Ikea mattress toppers but the ones I've seen, seem quite thin. It goes without saying I would like whatever solution to take up minimal space when stored away.
I have seen these kind of things, anyone used one?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08CZ6CN3J/ ... F43NBR6KX2
Thanks
I have a 1996 petrol V6, Pete the guy I bought it from did a neat little conversion. The back seats are still in and then there's two benches with a table behind and then finally a kitchen unit at the back. So the bed is made up of those benches with the table top and then the three middle seats folded flat. So it is a full width bed. It gives a fair bit of space but lots of lumps and bumps.
My question is what can I use to make the whole thing more comfy. I remember reading about Ikea mattress toppers but the ones I've seen, seem quite thin. It goes without saying I would like whatever solution to take up minimal space when stored away.
I have seen these kind of things, anyone used one?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08CZ6CN3J/ ... F43NBR6KX2
Thanks
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- Bongonaut
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Re: Mattress for downstairs
Just found this too, looks like it would do the job, but a) looks quite big to store b) with a cover the doubles are £90
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E94NY7O/ ... 88XW?psc=1
This looks like it might have more potential and because it can fold, I wonder if it might be able to be stored in the AFT roof
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XC76DZ9/ ... EEPAEYKDJ4
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E94NY7O/ ... 88XW?psc=1
This looks like it might have more potential and because it can fold, I wonder if it might be able to be stored in the AFT roof
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XC76DZ9/ ... EEPAEYKDJ4
Re: Mattress for downstairs
Unfortunately the last one is over 3” thick so I don't think it would store upstairs.
Also, it would be a fight to persuade it through the hatch.
Also, it would be a fight to persuade it through the hatch.
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- Bongonaut
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Re: Mattress for downstairs
Good spot, thanks Bob
Re: Mattress for downstairs
Have you considered a self inflating mattress. I have one and it works great and stores away well.
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Re: Mattress for downstairs
I found one at home off a single fold out bed.
It's only about 3" thick but that's enough to smooth everything out and since you are already on seats it's nice and comfortable
It's only about 3" thick but that's enough to smooth everything out and since you are already on seats it's nice and comfortable
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Re: Mattress for downstairs
Thanks guys. I think the inflatable route might be the best one, I'm gonna keep on searching and see what I find
Re: Mattress for downstairs
Aldi and Lidl often get the inflatable mattresses in. Lots of Bongo owners have bought them over the years. Just check the dimensions of any before you buy.
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Re: Mattress for downstairs
Looks a perfect fit.