Proper sheets/bedding

DenverJaguar

Has anyone figured out the best way to a buy latex/foam topper and sheets for a Tab 320S? I plan to buy a 2 inch memory foam topper and would like to be able to find sheets that are shallow enough for that that won't come loose. I can't find any sheets online that aren't for regular mattresses. When not in use I would just roll the entire memory foam and sheets together in one roll and store it behind the cushions. Anything thicker than 2 inches will cut into the already too-little headroom under the cabinets. I am 6'2'' and can't sleep wheel to wheel. Just curious what other people have done that might be similar to what I am looking to do, and where to find those sheets. 

TheBellHop

Check out Mattress Insider. They have toppers and sheets. You can order custom sizes too. https://www.mattressinsider.com/

We just got twin cot-size toppers and they're awesome! Waiting for the sheets to arrive next.

DenverJaguar

@TheBellHop Are you able to roll it up and fit it behind the rear cushions? I'm not sure how much space is back there or if this is possible. I see the sheets have a minimum mattress thickness of 4 inches, so if I got the 2 inch topper, the sheets would still be too big. 

dragonsdofly

@DenverJaguar, you didn't say what year trailer you have. In our 2017, we have a 2" topper and we use king sized fitted and top sheets. The king size allows a huge 9" - 12" overlap under the topper. We have never had the fitted sheet pop off with so much overage of fabric underneath. Second question, a 2" topper and both fitted and flat sheets easily roll up and fit behind the sofa seat. Again, we have a 2017 and measurements may vary significantly. We use 4 straps that I sewed to keep the topper and sheets together, jelly roll style, which keeps everything nice and neat behind the sofa back. It's also easier to stash into and recover from that position with straps on. Good luck. -Denise

SusanD

I have 2 tri-fold mattresses.  I bought one queen sized quilt cover, cut it in two lengthwise, sewed the seams and buttoned/pinned the bottom. Now I just remove the cover to wash it. Works great.

DenverJaguar

dragonsdofly said:

@DenverJaguar, you didn't say what year trailer you have. In our 2017, we have a 2" topper and we use king sized fitted and top sheets. The king size allows a huge 9" - 12" overlap under the topper. We have never had the fitted sheet pop off with so much overage of fabric underneath. Second question, a 2" topper and both fitted and flat sheets easily roll up and fit behind the sofa seat. Again, we have a 2017 and measurements may vary significantly. We use 4 straps that I sewed to keep the topper and sheets together, jelly roll style, which keeps everything nice and neat behind the sofa back. It's also easier to stash into and recover from that position with straps on. Good luck. -Denise

I have a 2022 on order. So the king sized sheets don't come out from under the topper? I am not handy with a sewing machine or thread and needle, so I won't be able to add straps, but I like that idea! And thank you for confirming it fits behind the cushions. I think the 2022 is pretty much the same behind that area as your 2017 model. 

dragonsdofly

@DenverJaguar, get creative about the straps. Cut up some fabric strips, or you can use wide, flat bungies. The round bungies tend to cut through the gel foam, as we discovered on another smaller project before the mattress. Good luck, and enjoy the anticipation!

TheBellHop

DenverJaguar said:

@TheBellHop Are you able to roll it up and fit it behind the rear cushions? I'm not sure how much space is back there or if this is possible. I see the sheets have a minimum mattress thickness of 4 inches, so if I got the 2 inch topper, the sheets would still be too big. 

Yes @DenverJaguar, it fits rolled up behind the rear seat, which is why we switched to it from what we were using. Our other pads were too bulky. These roll up nicely and are super comfy, like the pillow top of a really nice mattress in your house.

I ordered sheets with a 6-inch mattress thickness so they envelop the mattress topper and the 4-inch seat cushion together. They've not arrived yet to tell you whether I love them or not, but I think they'll be great. You can custom order sizes from Mattress Insider, so if you want sheets with 2" mattress depth to cover just the mattress pad, I'm sure they can make that. 

Here's some coupon codes for Mattress Insider: https://www.mattressinsider.com/coupon-page.html

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ChanW

We got a two inch latex topper, cut it in two, and bought zip-up 'mattress cases' (like a pillow case), made with nice cotton sheet material.

These 'bags' were designed to be used on a slightly thicker topper, so I bought some elastic straps with nice clips on either end (clips like you might see on children's suspenders), and we strap them across the bottom to tighten up the fit. Works well, except removing/replacing the bag/sheet to launder is more difficult than simply changing a bed sheet.

It is, however, much better than making the bed every night, from scratch.

Having the pads separated into two individual mattresses works well because it's much easier to deal with two smaller ones rather than one large one.

We fold them lengthwise and stack the two folded pads at the back of the Tab (couch-back laid flat). That way they act as something soft to lean against. Ours are latex, and would be quite difficult to try to fit behind the couch.

It you're interested, I can look up the manufacturer of the "bags" and the elastic straps.