Sleeping

[mothercoder]

I'll be living in a large SUV (not yet purchased - Yukon, Suburban or Tahoe) for at least 2 months until I buy my TT. 

Has anyone used this product for sleeping on.  It was touted in a FB group I belong to but I'm leery of inflatable mattresses.  Plus I plan to remove the third seat and sleep in the back as opposed to how this picture demonstrates the use. 

https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Travel...&qid=1485975016&sr=8-5&keywords=back seat bed

 

[ArtW]

I'm a bit leery of inflatables, but YMMV

 

[mothercoder]

I'm a bit leery of inflatables, but YMMV

My plan was to simply throw a regular single mattress back there and be done with it.

 

[Queen]

Inflatables are cold to sleep on, even in the summer for me, so a regular bed would be much better in that respect.

 

[MrNoodly]

The part that goes into the foot area takes up space that could be used for storage. So why not just fill that area with stuff, then throw a futon mattress over it and the seat?

If I were going to live in an SUV, I'd get rid of the second row seats, too, because it's not like I'd be taking my peeps with me. Then I'd level the whole back area with plywood and sleep lengthwise.

 

[PathofAsha]

At first I threw a few pillows into a sleeping bag and slept on top of it in another sleeping bag in the second seat of my Honda Pilot. Now I use a thai cushion in the back with the 40% 2nd seat & 3rd seat folded down. More room to stretch out and not so lumpy.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...fl_title_48?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3NM051PG1P01W

 

[Queen]

At first I threw a few pillows into a sleeping bag and slept on top of it in another sleeping bag in the second seat of my Honda Pilot. Now I use a thai cushion in the back with the 40% 2nd seat & 3rd seat folded down. More room to stretch out and not so lumpy.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...fl_title_48?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3NM051PG1P01W

Similarly, we went with these for back of the truck and cot sleeping:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01COF6NNG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[PathofAsha]

Similarly, we went with these for back of the truck and cot sleeping:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01COF6NNG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had memory foam in my class c which made me sweat.  Does it sleep better in the open air?

 

[mothercoder]

The part that goes into the foot area takes up space that could be used for storage. So why not just fill that area with stuff, then throw a futon mattress over it and the seat?

If I were going to live in an SUV, I'd get rid of the second row seats, too, because it's not like I'd be taking my peeps with me. Then I'd level the whole back area with plywood and sleep lengthwise.

Yep!  I plan to take out the seats and putting them in a storage unit.  I'm not sure I'll put in the cost for plywood for only 2 months and I'd have nothing to be able to cut it to fit anyway.  But if I don't find something pretty quickly once I hit the road, I'll have to figure out some sleeping arrangement with the seats in.  This will all be very interesting.  Can't wait!!

 

[Queen]

I had memory foam in my class c which made me sweat.  Does it sleep better in the open air?

I was the same way on our home memory foam mattress, this one has a nice fleece covering and I don't sweat near as much as I did on the home one.

 

[mothercoder]

At first I threw a few pillows into a sleeping bag and slept on top of it in another sleeping bag in the second seat of my Honda Pilot. Now I use a thai cushion in the back with the 40% 2nd seat & 3rd seat folded down. More room to stretch out and not so lumpy.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...fl_title_48?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3NM051PG1P01W

That's pretty interesting.  I've never seen those.  At 62, I can't sleep on just anything anymore.  I miss the days when a bed roll and a sleeping bag were enough.

 

[mothercoder]

I had memory foam in my class c which made me sweat.  Does it sleep better in the open air?

I can't do memory foam, either.  I don't find it comfortable support-wise and it's way too hot.  I can't even use a memory foam pillow.

 

[PathofAsha]

That's pretty interesting.  I've never seen those.  At 62, I can't sleep on just anything anymore.  I miss the days when a bed roll and a sleeping bag were enough.

I'm with you there. I'm no spring chicken myself and on disability. The thai cushions are thick and comfortable. If I'm in a lot of pain I'll dig my talalay latex topper out of storage and put it over the top. It's the best thing I've ever slept on. No joke.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

When I was sleeping in a Subaru Forester I took out the unused seats, built the space up with plastic bins (storage!!), put a 3" foam mattress covered with a sheet over the totes, and slept with a quilt on top.  I was comfortable sleeping north-south; I need to stretch out during the night or I feel cramped.

 -- Spiff

 

[DannyB1954]

Almost 20% of the people on Amazon say it is junk.
Sounds like quality control issues. Do you feel lucky?

 

[Phantom Blooper]

If you do decide to invest in plywood....without power tools.....Lowes or HD will cut the sheets down for you with your specs.

 

[bullfrog]

I've found using a cheap 40 degree sleeping bag to enclose the 2 layer 4" memory foam with the firmer blue layer up works great for me. Many times if it is warm I'll lay home made quilts with close stitching making them firmer and cooler because of the well worn cotton material that they were made of on top.

 

[DuneElliot]

I'm 5'5" and can't sleep across-ways in my Yukon. I can barely do it in the back seat of my wider truck. If you are shorter something like that may work.

 

[Queen]

I'm 5'5" and can't sleep across-ways in my Yukon. I can barely do it in the back seat of my wider truck. If you are shorter something like that may work.

I'm 5'10" and have never in my life wanted to be short... until I started looking at setting up a van for camping. 

 

[gapper2]

I sleep on a thermarest deluxe map. a little pricy but has a high R4 insulation value.  I use it while camping and can sleep on the ground comfortably.  I had and still have 3.  and none of them leak.  I think Bob uses one.  And I think Suanne uses or used an REI copy.

https://www.thermarest.com/catalog/product/view/id/16600/s/luxurymap/category/13/

a good night's rest is a must as I'm sure you know.

George