Single futon for bedding?

[Madding]

I'm thinking of something like this

or like this

I found one on Craigslist for $50. Not sure how well it would fit in my rig but I may go take a look at it.


Has anyone tried something along these lines?



(T-2 weeks until I move out and hit the road. Couldn't be more excited.   )

 

[Canine]

I posted earlier somewhere else about version 2. They work.

 

[BigT]

Depends. Do you have back issues? I do, and I learned long ago not to take the importance of a good quality mattress lightly.
Even if you don't have back issues, sleeping on an uncomfortable, unsupportive mattress can easily lead to back pain and lower quality sleep.

but YMMV.

 

[highdesertranger]

well I slept on a futon similar to that for a few years flat on the floor and although I have back issues I found it to be ok. highdesertranger

 

[Theadyn]

Hi and Welcome!!

 

[myke]

A mattress on CL? Just buy a new one!

 

[LowTech]

Been using futons for most of my nomadic adult life. Now I'm starting to get picky.

 I've learned that the all cotton batting (what I would prefer) comes apart and makes hip-holes that make it the the frame underneath.
The poly batting seem to hold together way longer. They're also much lighter.
There are also wool (or wool blend(?) ) ones that I've never tried. Always thought they would be good but super heavy.

I would def not put them on a solid surface and always have them on slats for ventilation. When I used one on the floor, like HDR, I always rolled or folded it up into some kind of seat everyday.

And, I've stopped getting the cheaper 4" ones and now want 6" +     . . . damn, I must be turning into a whimp  

 

[highdesertranger]

good point Low tech. you must pick it up every morning. let the air get to the bottom that sits next to the floor. highdesertranger

 

[WriterMs]

Is the reason you are looking at these two items because they can fold up into a chair-like seat?

If not, you might consider a memory foam mattress. I bought a 6"cheap one from Amazon (I have Prime so no shipping). You can use an electric knife like for carving a turkey to trim it down to any size you need. Goes through like the proverbial hot knife through butter.

I have mine on a wooden platform with only one layer of the rubbery floormat jigsaw puzzle pieces under it. My mattress came with a zippered mattress cover and that cover has a coated bottom. I have had no problem with moisture beneath it so far but my camping is done in the dry climate of the Rockies or the high desert.

Here is a link to the one I bought:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005A4OP3Y?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

 

[cherterr]

I have slept a few night in my Sienna mini van.  I use a cot I found an an antique/vintage store several years ago.  It's aluminum with springs and fold down legs (3).  I add a great memory foam to it, put a couple of Steralite plastic drawers underneath and I'm ready to go.
I also have a neat little night stand that I wedge behind the passenger seat for more storage and a nice 'desk'. It also helps secure the cot from moving in transit.

I think it's fairly comfy, but it DOES sag too much.  Someday when it's cool enough to go outside AND do something at the same time (what can I say.. summer in Texas.. lol) then I'll figure out how to make it more 'supportive'.

Keep thinking.. you'll get what you want!  Sometimes it's trial and error.