AquaJogger Sqoodle for leveling your bed when parked at an angle ?

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I ordered this product from Amazon for about $30.00. &nbsp;I believe this spongy thing is normally used to help kids for swimming, or simply used as a toy in the swimming pool.<br><h1 class="parseasinTitle " style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7em; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br>AquaJogger Sqoodle 3"x 64" size</span></h1>http://www.amazon.com/Aquajogger-Sq...sr=8-2&amp;keywords=AquaJogger+Sqoodle+-+Blue<br><br>I'm planning on using this to place vertically on the far right of the bed between the mattress and bed frame. This will raise the right side of the bed by 3". &nbsp;This same product also comes in a couple other sizes of thickness.<br><br>My bed is placed vertically whereby the headboard is at the rear of the van doors, and the other end of the bed is up against the back of the front seats. &nbsp;Sometimes when I park the van on a city street, the entire van leans to the right because the road (curb) is designed that way, presumably so that rainwater will drain into the sewer I'm guessing. &nbsp;But this also means when I'm sleeping in the bed, my body feels like rolling off the bed to the right side where the van is tilted.<br><br>I only did a "dry run" test to see if this might work, but haven't had a chance to really try it out yet for a night's sleep. &nbsp;Is anyone else doing something similar to solve the problem of that falling out of bed feeling when parked at an angle?<br><br>I know there is another member on this forum who I've communicated with that uses a special hydraulic system to raise and lower a side of the van to resolve this leaning problem, but I'm hoping this is a simple solution that might work.<br><br>Casey<br><br><img style="font-size: 13px;" rel="lightbox" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31eI6mkLmaL._SX342_.jpg" class="bbc_img"><br><h2 style="color: #cc6600; font-size: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Product Description</span></h2><div class="content" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0em 25px; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><h3 class="productDescriptionSource" style="color: #333333; font-size: 1.23em; font-weight: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0.375em -15px; clear: left;">&nbsp;</h3><div class="productDescriptionWrapper" style="margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">AquaJogger Square Design Sqoodle The noodle workout is the latest rage in water fitness, and AquaJogger takes it to the next level with the Sqoodle trade; (square noodle) . More buoyancy for more support and more resistance than other noodles. The Sqoodle trade; is one durable, comfortable, and Innovative Noodle Sqoodles are the ultimate water fitness, therapy, and innovative noodles Items: AP150, AP151, AP152 Description: - Made from the same high quality EVA foam as the AquaJogger - Soft to the touch and does not irritate skin - Closed cell foam is non absorbent and dries fast - Long lasting and durable - More buoyancy than other noodles - Versatile design for a full workout - A fun toy for children of all ages Sizes: - AP150 - 3 x 48 (Thick Short Sqoodle) - AP151 - 2 x 64 (Thin Long Sqoodle) - AP152 - 3 x 64 (Thick Long Sqoodle) Color: Blue</span></div></div><br><br><br>
 
i don't know how your bed is constructed, but what if you put wedges under the legs? Or used bottle jacks for legs?
 
Thanks for your reply. &nbsp;Actually, I don't think that will work because I don't believe it will be stable enough having things underneath the bed frame legs. &nbsp;Plus it would be too much of a task trying to place items under the legs and having to remove them afterwards. &nbsp;I don't have much room in the van to maneuver around, especially since it's a low top van, and I have stuff all around the bed.
 
I understand wanting to keep things simple. I think the spoodle should help. <br><br>If it's not enough support, maybe you could roll up your dirty laundry in plastic bags.&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">
 
Then I would be sleeping on uneven mounds which would present another different problem, haha! &nbsp;:)<br><br>
 
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