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Title: replacing mattress
Post by: gigik on September 07, 2018, 01:31:27 PM
I have a 6.0 with the queen bed. Mattress is crap.  I would like thoughts from anyone who has use high density memory foam as a substitute in terms of what thickness did you use as well as whether certain materials increase condensation.  I read on this forum that someone used a fire blanket underneath so curious what others have done! thanks
Title: Re: replacing mattress
Post by: Momkitter on September 07, 2018, 09:01:48 PM
I had the same problem.  I even offered the mattress for free to anyone who would pick it up.  No takers.  I replaced it with a queen aero bed.
Title: Re: replacing mattress
Post by: Auntstix on November 27, 2018, 02:05:14 AM
Only we can help each other in this regard.
Title: Re: replacing mattress
Post by: [email protected] on March 08, 2019, 02:09:10 PM
We replaced our 6.0 "mattress" with 4" HD foam (sofa cushion foam) and my wife sewed covers for it. We made it into 3 pieces so it could be stored on the floor thereby making it easier to close the lid. We just finished 7 weeks on the road and I am so glad we made a new mattress.
Title: Re: replacing mattress
Post by: JoyRide on March 10, 2019, 09:32:19 AM
A new mattress will likely be our first modification to our new 8.1. Glad for everyone's input here.
Title: Re: replacing mattress
Post by: chappy133 on March 17, 2019, 09:35:15 AM
When we had our 6.0 we used a mattress topper.  Worked well but we still got some condensation. We put high density foam under the mattress which help cut down the moisture.  A 4" foam mattress should help with the condensation issue too.

Our 16 TBS came with the same crappy mattress as the 6.0 and they had to go too. 
Title: Re: replacing mattress
Post by: nhlakes on March 18, 2019, 07:49:58 AM
Most RV mattresses are crap.  A 3-4" varying density memory foam topper usually works for us.   After some mega humidity and a couple days of rain in FL this Jan we added an air flow layer below.  From what I have read it's been popular in the boating community for many years and is catching on in the RV community.  https://www.mattressinsider.com/mattress-condensation-prevention.html

Title: Re: replacing mattress
Post by: Daver on July 01, 2019, 09:33:23 PM
My wife and I have a queensize Lightspeed air mattress that we put under the factory mattress in our QS-6,  then make it up as a regular bed and we are Livin' Large!   I'm sure some day we will replace the factory mattress and will probably use some decent mattress topper.  :)
Title: Re: replacing mattress
Post by: pleroux62 on September 02, 2019, 11:21:38 AM
We have a 2016 Livin-Lite 6.0 and replaced the mattress after our first trip,  It was unbearable. We bought a 5" thick queen size double density / memory foam mattress and covered it with a breathable moisture barrier slipover. It does add some weight but offers home quality comfort.
Title: Re: replacing mattress
Post by: spotmark on May 24, 2020, 07:12:23 PM
How is it to fold up with that mattress?