Memory foam on top of the bed (westy/bottom).

[Crughy]

Hi all,

I don't sleep well in the westy. I sleep mostly in the bottom bed (stealth, gear on top, ease, etc.).

I am going to buy some memory foam. I looked a bit into it. There are tons of products/brands, etc.
You can get, 2, 4 , 6 or 8 inches of width, all kind of sandwiches...

I was thinking of getting something like 4' deep at the max. It seems like the best compromise for ease of storage. I read in the archives, a guy cut it in 3 so he could easily store it in different place of the van.

The mattress never comes in the right size (I think the westy bed is 48x75). So it would need to be cut a bit. Or I may go with a slightly smaller than original if it's close.

My question is the following. There are many brands and products. many prices. the quality of the stuff varies a lot.

Do you have any recommendation for a specific product/brand/shop/big retail chain?
Bad or good stories of the stuff?

I will be in Orlando, FL in a week or so.

JP

[VwMomofthree]

I did just that, I bought a queen size mattress topper-memory foam from Walmart. I had to cut the end off to make fit right, I used a serrated edge knife and this cut it really easy. I didn't cut very much, then I cut in thirds to fit in the back to carry along. It comes with a zip on/off cover that I thought about sewing a seam between the thirds but I haven't gotten there yet. I think I paid $120.00ish. Works great and I sleep like a baby. Oh yeh, I have a 88 wolfsburg weekender.

[kshbaja]

I use a 2" foam pad and it makes quite a difference in how well I sleep. It is a bit bulky to transport though.
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[madspaniard]

2" memory foam from Bed Bad & Beyond. Stock size, I didn't cut anything, slightly wider than lower bed but it does not interfere with rear cabinet door or anything. It folds up easily in rear cargo area under everything else. I don't always carry it with me. It also doubles as memory foam on top of guest sofa bed at home.
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[izzydog]

I got a 2" mattress topper from overstock.com and it works great. Be sure to get the 4 pound density or it'll be kinda squishy. 4 pound density is supportive but not super firm.

Check the sizes because I think they all cost the same. I think I ordered a queen and used the extra foam for other stuff. Free shipping, too. They compress the foam for shipping so be sure when you open the box to just let the foam uncompress by itself for an hour or you'll tweak it. I think I got the Serta 4 pound density version.

I removed the OEM foam from the upper bunk covers and put the memory foam in instead. Use the old foam for a pattern. Now I just leave it up in my top bunk and pull it down for sleeping when I need it. The upper bed and the lower bed are the same size, believe it or not.

[Julian13]

Interesting timing on this question as I looked into the same thing last week. As I find the ergo moulding of the EV MV rear seat is not as comfortable as a flat surface. The GoWesty topper looks nice but the cost of shipping makes it uncompetative with something I can get locally.

The Foamshop does the same thing for RVs. I came down on the side of 4" and 4 lb foam but was unsure whether to order a single piece and fold it or cut across into 3 pieces with a seam in the cover between each to make folding easier (as GoWesty do).

The shop manager said it wouldn't be necessary at that weight as it would fold over ok and not cause any degrading of the memroy foam by doing so. I have to say that I am dubious about that and am still leaning toward the 3 piece.

[Belladonna30c]

[WW_Victoria]

On Vancouver Island I bought one at Jysk -
http://www.jysk.ca/ProductDetails.aspx?id=10392&prodid=8006034
this one is similar I think - mine was maybe $20-30 cheaper on sale in the early fall. As mentioned - quick trim with a utility knife to make it fit upstairs - and the sleep is much improved.

WW
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[Timwhy]

I bought the cheapest memory foam sold at walmart, I think it was two inches thick. Actually bought two of them as well as a padded matress cover to go over them. The cover keeps them in place while camping,and makes folding them up into the back easy. Also I bought a heated matress pad for between the foam and cover. The heated pad is a twin size, really toasty while it's cool outside.

The lady at the fabric store gave me a tip on cutting foam. Use an electric knife for perfectly cut sides, and it works!
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[sc-surfer]

Going to Target for the $60 one for our Baja trip. Will report on how it works.
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[SSWesty]

I just switched over from a 1.5" premium memory foam from Walmart to a quality 2" egg crate foam from a foam shop.

After about 45+ nights on the memory foam I found it firmer than I liked. On those cooler nights below 45 it was cold and firm to lay on at first. Then after my body heat warmed it up I'd find myself in a hole and it didn't feel like I was sleeping on a flat mattress.

I think the egg crate that I got is in the low 20 pound density range. It's definitely has more of springy or cushy feel to it.

Both purchases were Full size toppers and I used an electric knife to get them to fit.

Steve

[HeftySmurf]

Costco has nice ones for about a 100 bucks, much better quality and more comfy. I have ben just rolling mine up, but need to get arround to making a cover for it and cutting so it will fold up and fit in the back.
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[sc-surfer]

[Jon_slider]

GoWesty is making a 2" topper with cover for $200, their ad says it folds easily, no seams.

For an extra 100, they make one with combined 1 inch foam and 2 inche memory for a total 3 inch thickness, in folding zippered sections.

and for the upper bunk they offer 1" memory foam, covered and foldable, no sections.

Im interested in the thickness of the various offerings.. it seems from reading, that one piece, foldable 2" is a good way to go.

[WW_Victoria]

mine is 2 inch memory foam - folded in thirds it fits in the upper bunk no problem with the top down. Nice place to store it as well - however, I also have a pillow catcher and that no longer fits on the upper bunk.
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Aoristspilia - 1985 Westfalia 1.9 lt AAZ td

past rides...
1972 Westfalia
1974 Bus - RIP
1969 auto stick beetle - The "Dolphin" bug

[dobryan]

[HeftySmurf]

[torocreek]

[Raynor Shine]

Poke around at bed bath & beyond too, I scored high end upper and lower for less than 100 each. cut to size with covers. My wife has a nice 4" lower cushion. I got kicked to the upper this summer so only 1 1/2 inch up there folded in 3rds. Lid closes nice.

[madspaniard]