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PJ_Bristol
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Mattress for downstairs

Post by PJ_Bristol » Wed May 05, 2021 10:24 pm

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 👍🏼
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Re: Mattress for downstairs

Post by PJ_Bristol » Wed May 05, 2021 10:35 pm

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
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Re: Mattress for downstairs

Post by Bob » Wed May 05, 2021 11:04 pm

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. :(
Take a torch, toilet roll, and tea bags.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hcF9JSxkUSE
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Re: Mattress for downstairs

Post by PJ_Bristol » Thu May 06, 2021 8:20 am

Good spot, thanks Bob 👍🏼
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Re: Mattress for downstairs

Post by Roy748 » Fri May 07, 2021 12:44 pm

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

Post by ever after. » Sun May 09, 2021 11:54 am

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
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Re: Mattress for downstairs

Post by PJ_Bristol » Wed May 12, 2021 7:27 am

Thanks guys. I think the inflatable route might be the best one, I'm gonna keep on searching and see what I find :D
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Re: Mattress for downstairs

Post by Allans » Wed May 12, 2021 10:44 am

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

Post by PJ_Bristol » Sat May 15, 2021 10:00 am

I found an old lidl blow up mattress and it fits perfectly!
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Re: Mattress for downstairs

Post by Bob » Sat May 15, 2021 3:07 pm

Looks a perfect fit. :)
Take a torch, toilet roll, and tea bags.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hcF9JSxkUSE
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