High Density Roof Top Tent Mattress

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Hey everyone! I’ve had my roof top tent mattress for about 2 years now and I love it! My only complaint is the mattress iT comes with. It’s not a terrible mattress but I am a bigger guy, 6’2” and 220 lbs, so if I sleep on my side my shoulders and hips completely compress the pad. I have put a 2” memory foam topper, which has helped, but makes the tent hard to close. What I want to do is replace the stock pad with a higher density foam, with a thinner memory foam topper. However I am unsure of a good foam, or where to get it. Has anyone done this with their RTT, who could impart some knowledge? Thanks in advance!
 
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I'm in the same boat. I'm running REI's version of a Therm-O-Rest on top of my foam mattress. That works well but, I wish it was wider. Normal air mattress's don't have the insulating qualities I need so their out. I would like to see what others suggest here also.
 
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I'm in the same boat. I'm running REI's version of a Therm-O-Rest on top of my foam mattress. That works well but, I wish it was wider. Normal air mattress's don't have the insulating qualities I need so their out. I would like to see what others suggest here also.
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Yeah I have seen that done before. I think I would rather try an find a denser foam, but if it doesn’t work out I will have to try it.
 
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Awesome! Thank you! What kind of foam did you use?
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You really have to look at the different options and decide for yourself. It depends on how much $$ you want to spend. I have had a 2" latex layer plus dense foam underneath. I have done memory foam and dense foam. Latex is cooler but a lot more expensive. There are descriptions for all of the foam types they offer.
 
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AdventureMobile13 said:
Hey everyone! I’ve had my roof top tent mattress for about 2 years now and I love it! My only complaint is the mattress iT comes with. It’s not a terrible mattress but I am a bigger guy, 6’2” and 220 lbs, so if I sleep on my side my shoulders and hips completely compress the pad. I have put a 2” memory foam topper, which has helped, but makes the tent hard to close. What I want to do is replace the stock pad with a higher density foam, with a thinner memory foam topper. However I am unsure of a good foam, or where to get it. Has anyone done this with their RTT, who could impart some knowledge? Thanks in advance!
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smritte said:
I'm in the same boat. I'm running REI's version of a Therm-O-Rest on top of my foam mattress. That works well but, I wish it was wider. Normal air mattress's don't have the insulating qualities I need so their out. I would like to see what others suggest here also.
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I just want to offer what I use as a place to start. I have a double Cabelas, air mattress, like a Therm-O-Rest. I have used it lots over a ten year period. It is about the same size as a double bed. 2-3” thick. I am 6’ and 235 lbs. and sleep on my side a lot. This is a little bulky to roll up between using, but if you leave in you RTT, I would think it would be great, if you have the room! Vance.
 
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You really have to look at the different options and decide for yourself. It depends on how much $$ you want to spend. I have had a 2" latex layer plus dense foam underneath. I have done memory foam and dense foam. Latex is cooler but a lot more expensive. There are descriptions for all of the foam types they offer.
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Ok! I will check it out! Thanks for your help!
 
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Foambymail.com !!!!

You can build a custom mattress with a cover. I have done this 3 times for various setups.
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So I was just researching replacing my mattress and found this thread, just curious if you know which mattress style you went with? We don't want it too thick to be hard to close, but want it as thick as possible. Just curious how it's worked for you. Thanks
 
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So what kind of price did you get? Going to give them a call tomorrow, as we just spent the weekend on a standard tepui mat... quite horrible.
 
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We use an anti condensation mat under our mattress, not that it adds comfort to the mattress. But it does keep mattress dry. It is actually stuck to the floor with double sided outdoor tape to keep it secure.We also use a foam topper too, its only a 1.25 inch topper. It works for me quite well. We also use a really thick sleeping bag too.
 
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So what kind of price did you get? Going to give them a call tomorrow, as we just spent the weekend on a standard tepui mat... quite horrible.
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This was my quote from foambymail.com, for a AluCab RTT. The only thing that stopped me from ordering was their mattress covers are not machine washable. I won't realistically wash that thing by hand, so I held off. They can provide samples (12" x 12" x 4") for $13.00 each + $12.99 for shipping. I think this will be something I will invest in next season.

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1 pc. 82” x 51” x 2” = $72.02​
Shipping Charges = $12.99 (within the contiguous U.S.)​
Order Total = $85.01​

Lux regular 3"
1 pc. 82” x 51” x 3” = $108.03​
Shipping Charges = Free (orders over $75.00 within the contiguous U.S.)​
Order Total = $108.03​

Hope that helps some.
 
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Thanks! We just got back from a trip and just put a Costco 3 inch super soft foam on top and it did ok... half way through the trip, back was starting to hurt ( foam was too soft, so sank to the floor) still thinking of a more permanent solution. So something like this may work...
 
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