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09-01-2011, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill
Trailer: Lil Snoozy / Jeep Cherokee
Pennsylvania
Posts: 401
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Bed-Comfort Mattress
Still new to this site as I ponder what I really want in my new 13 ft Scamp prior to placing my order. I plan on getting the Deluxe with a front dinette. Therefore, I will be using the rear dinette as a full time bed. My question of the moment is what do other "eggaphiles" use for a mattress or mattress cover to make the seat cushions more comfortable? Will any standard size mattress provide a good fit with the rounded corners in the back? Also, interested in hearing from any body that has bought a new Scamp and has experienced build flaws in their new trailer like the gentleman that bought a trailer with water lines not connected and an off set roof. P.S. So glad to have found this site with nice members willing to pass on a wealth of ideas gained from experience.
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09-01-2011, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Norm and Ginny
Trailer: Scamp 16
Florida
Posts: 7,517
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Matress Topper
We use a memory foam mattress topper. 2" seems to be enough for us, though in one rig we had 4 inches. We simply cut a topper to fit.
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Norm and Ginny
2014 Honda Odyssey
1991 Scamp 16
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09-01-2011, 07:41 PM
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Administrator
Name: Mary
Trailer: 2015 Escape 21; formerly Casita 1999 17 ft Liberty Deluxe
Posts: 10,941
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We use an imitation feather bed (fiber filled) on top of the cushions in our Casita. Like sleeping on a cloud.
One reason we use it, though, is we roll our bed up during the day, and use the bed area as a sort of sofa. The rolled feather bed forms the back rest.
YMMV, since you plan to leave yours as a bed all the time.
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09-01-2011, 08:06 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill in Pittsburgh
Still new to this site as I ponder what I really want in my new 13 ft Scamp prior to placing my order. I plan on getting the Deluxe with a front dinette. Therefore, I will be using the rear dinette as a full time bed. My question of the moment is what do other "eggaphiles" use for a mattress or mattress cover to make the seat cushions more comfortable? Will any standard size mattress provide a good fit with the rounded corners in the back? Also, interested in hearing from any body that has bought a new Scamp and has experienced build flaws in their new trailer like the gentleman that bought a trailer with water lines not connected and an off set roof. P.S. So glad to have found this site with nice members willing to pass on a wealth of ideas gained from experience.
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The rounded corners will interfere with a good fit for a fullsized mattress.
If you use the stock cushions as a base, then you might use that wonderful "fiberfill" topper (see MaryF's comment above)sold at WalMart... I have a quilted memory foam topper which was custom modified to fit, but that fiberfill thing is even nicer!
We once bought a foam mattress for a refit trailer, then opened the stitching on two corners, reshaped the foam to fit , then resewed the cover, It looked factory made and worked great.
I have a pre-fire 2004 Scamp 13 deluxe which was nearly perfect at delivery and has proven to remain so for the last 7 years and 50,000 towed miles. It is one purchase which I can honestly say that I have not regretted for a single moment.
I have refitted , repaired or modified dozens of Scamps, and seen many more new ones over the years, and while not all were completely without problems,nearly every owner of which I am aware, is giddy with satisfaction and appreciation of Scamp's value. Of course some people would complain if you hanged them with a new rope!
One thing of which I am completely confident...nobody does a better custom interior, and you will absolutely love it.
Mine is oak with a front head/shower combo, and it makes me feel rich when I'm inside, like going below on a fine sailing vessel.
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09-01-2011, 10:20 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: 1980 17 ft Boler (named Beatrice)
Posts: 22
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two inch memory foam and used the cushions as a template to shape it for the round corners.. best sleep ever... still doesn't make the bed easy to make but the sleep is worth the effort.. cheers
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09-01-2011, 10:34 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kathy L
two inch memory foam and used the cushions as a template to shape it for the round corners.. best sleep ever... still doesn't make the bed easy to make but the sleep is worth the effort.. cheers
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Our quilted memory foam makes the bed easy to make, in fact it practically makes itself. It is made into a bedroll in the daytime, with a custom made fitted sheet. to make the bed you simply remove the velcro straps and it unfolds with the bottom sheet in place , no tucking or crawling around...
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09-01-2011, 10:37 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: 1980 17 ft Boler (named Beatrice)
Posts: 22
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Originally Posted by floyd
Our quilted memory foam makes the bed easy to make, in fact it practically makes itself. It is made into a bedroll in the daytime, with a custom made fitted sheet. to make the bed you simply remove the velcro straps and it unfolds with the bottom sheet in place , no tucking or crawling around...
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that is a great idea.. we cheat a bit and just leave the bed made all the time.. use the kitchen table section for our sitting area when needed LOL
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09-02-2011, 07:02 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Charlie
Trailer: '83 Burro
Virginia
Posts: 404
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When I bought my Burro, a PO had made a one piece mattress from 3 or 4'" thick foam and covered it (as well as the cushions for the front bench/dinette) with off-white vinyl. It's almost thick enough as is, but tends to be a little hot and "sticky" to sleep on. Adding a 1-2" memory foam pad covered with a slipcase style sheet should make my bed absolutely cloud-like!
I like to sleep under a duvet... an old habit I picked up in Hungary years ago, so that will form the top of my bedding combination, and both could easily be rolled or folded if I want a big sofa lounge on rainy days or whatever. The Frog will be snug as a bug in a rug!
There are such great ideas on this forum!!
Froggie
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09-02-2011, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2000 Burro 17 ft / 2001 Toyota Tundra V8 2wd
Posts: 339
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I've been using a 3" memory foam topper on top of the base cushions, but I find it a bit too soft and hot. Then I tried an Ikea foam mattress without the stock cushions, and it was just right (a permanent bed set up).
I noticed some trailers have blinds (in Floyd's pics above). How do they attach to the windows, and do they flop around when driving?
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09-02-2011, 12:08 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,697
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On the CasitaForum and CasitaClub it appears a number of owners have purchased custom made mattresses from Casita Travel Trailer Mattress | Southern Mattress
I would suppose if you have some other brand of trailer, they'd make one to fit your trailer too.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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09-02-2011, 12:51 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThomasE
I've been using a 3" memory foam topper on top of the base cushions, but I find it a bit too soft and hot. Then I tried an Ikea foam mattress without the stock cushions, and it was just right (a permanent bed set up).
I noticed some trailers have blinds (in Floyd's pics above). How do they attach to the windows, and do they flop around when driving?
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The blinds in mine are aftermarket and they are attached to the cupboards above.
I made some little catches for the bottom which hold the blinds securely in transit, or against the window for added privacy. Also, we often just travel with the blinds latched all the way open.
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09-02-2011, 10:20 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 13 ft Scamp
Posts: 102
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I didn't want a bed that was also a dinette. I never really liked my bed in the scamp, even though I had a memory foam topper on it That's why I went with the lil snoozy. It's bed is a full-time queen sized bed
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09-02-2011, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ruth G
I didn't want a bed that was also a dinette. I never really liked my bed in the scamp, even though I had a memory foam topper on it That's why I went with the lil snoozy. It's bed is a full-time queen sized bed
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Notice that the original post involved using the dinette as a full-time bed, since they have a front dinette.
Your lil Snoozy is a nice trailer, apparently well made and comfortable, Could you tow it with a 4CYL compact SUV and get mid twenties MPG?
No matter, I won't be trading off my Scamp 13 deluxe front bath anytime soon. I always really liked it.
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09-03-2011, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Oklahoma
Posts: 6,020
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Originally Posted by floyd
Of course some people would complain if you hanged them with a new rope!
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I resemble that remark.
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09-03-2011, 11:51 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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I added the 2" memory foam and made a slip cover for it using one double flat sheet ( width of a double sheet is enough to allow you to cut out the two sides for the foam if you cut it sideways not length wise) so the foam stays clean if I need to stow it away. Big improvement on comfort.
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09-03-2011, 05:00 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Laura
Trailer: Winnebago
Iowa
Posts: 127
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Quote:
Originally Posted by floyd
Our quilted memory foam makes the bed easy to make, in fact it practically makes itself. It is made into a bedroll in the daytime, with a custom made fitted sheet. to make the bed you simply remove the velcro straps and it unfolds with the bottom sheet in place , no tucking or crawling around...
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I like your idea about the quilted memory foam mattress, and make the bottom sheet to fit it. How thick is the memory foam and where did you purchase it?
Thanks,
Laura
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09-03-2011, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Laura June
I like your idea about the quilted memory foam mattress, and make the bottom sheet to fit it. How thick is the memory foam and where did you purchase it?
Thanks,
Laura
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THEN..
Ours is a cloth covered, edged and machine quilted memory foam topper, bought at Camping world. It holds it's shape better than plain memory foam.
IT claims to be 2" thick, but I think that is probably the raw memory foam before it was sewn. It has a "grippy" underside which keeps it in place.
I'm not sure it is still available. Ask at Camping World.
NOW..
This is as close as I can find (in two minutes) to what we have, but it is not the exact product. We have had ours for several years so maybe ours is no longer available ...
Peaceful Dreams Mattress Toppers - Product - Camping World
We've got one of these on our Stearns and Foster at home and it is VERY comfy...
Walmart.com: Dreamy Nights Fiberbed Mattress Topper: Furniture
Another approach would be to shape a raw topper then sew two flat sheets together with one open end, like an envelope, to hold the foam, IT should still fold or roll up.
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09-03-2011, 05:51 PM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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I purchased a futon bed mattress from Wallyworld, it came rolled up and I merely took it inside and cut the string, viola, new bed.
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09-03-2011, 09:16 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Andy
Trailer: 1979 Ventura 13'
Alberta
Posts: 133
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We have the cheapest 3" foam topper on the dinettein the Ventura and it is mocomfortable than the queen size pillow top in our "monster" TT. Go figure.
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09-04-2011, 02:14 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Laura
Trailer: Winnebago
Iowa
Posts: 127
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mattress toppers
Quote:
Originally Posted by floyd
THEN..
Ours is a cloth covered, edged and machine quilted memory foam topper, bought at Camping world. It holds it's shape better than plain memory foam.
IT claims to be 2" thick, but I think that is probably the raw memory foam before it was sewn. It has a "grippy" underside which keeps it in place.
I'm not sure it is still available. Ask at Camping World.
NOW..
This is as close as I can find (in two minutes) to what we have, but it is not the exact product. We have had ours for several years so maybe ours is no longer available ...
Peaceful Dreams Mattress Toppers - Product - Camping Worl
We've got one of these on our Stearns and Foster at home and it is VERY comfy...
Walmart.com: Dreamy Nights Fiberbed Mattress Topper: Furniture
Another approach would be to shape a raw topper then sew two flat sheets together with one open end, like an envelope, to hold the foam, IT should still fold or roll up.
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Hi Thanks for all the help. I will check these out
Laura
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