Bedding for T@B's

Paula & Larry...our 2015 S M@xx is only a few weeks, and two trips, old so we're not much behind you (BTW, I'm 6'1"" and my wife is 5'4"): Please identify which T@B model you own – or plan to own. b) Which direction do you sleep? we've tried both...and prefer sleeping with our heads "aft"...allows me (mr. tall) more lattitude over the edge. c) Do you make up the entire bed as configured above? we have a pre-sheeting 1-1/2in foam pad, then a queen flat on top, and a queen duvet/comfortor on that Or alternatively do you make up only a portion of the bed? we use the table a lot...and make up the bed each night d) How often do you switch between the bed and dinette? see above e) Do you use the table for sleeping? yes, the newer table is much sturdier and negates the need for slats f) Do you also use the table outdoors? no...we have a foldable table (from our outdoor/rafting supply store) we use g) Do you have slats and rails? no h) What type of bedding do you use? open cell foam (rolls easier)...but it's too woosy...we need more. next trip we're going to add our 1--1/2in thick, but firm, camping air mattresses underneath. i) What size bedding do you use? The foam is double (came from the back of the Tacoma camping); we have a 50# dog who sleeps on the "edges" Sheets and down comforter are queen j) How many layers do you use? we often sleep in high country (8-10,000ft.), so it's cool at night...layers vary. k) Where do you store your bedding when not in use? behind the tilt-up back/aft seating...there's a LOT of storage space back there! l) Have you discovered any special tricks that work well? we really like the feel of the thin foam on top of the air mattresses...both roll up nicely m) Have you tried something that just didn’t work out? thin, open cell, foam isn't worth much...either get thicker foam (the Kohls stuff gets good reviews), or memory foam...but that stuff is a pain to roll and takes a while to regain its "memory" n) Are you satisfied with the quality of your sleep in the T@B? yes...it's a real treat to not be in sleeping bags! o) Still looking for a better solution? we're close to a super solution...thin foam and good quality, thin, air mattresses p) Any thoughts or ideas that you'd like to share! I's a very personal issue...take some trial trips, or even sleep in the driveway, to see what works for you!

We have a 2012 Q.  When we are both together sleeping in the T@Bpole, we sleep horizontally with our heads on the window side, her closer to the door.

We do use a memory foam topper over the cushions.  We have the collapsible table, but I still installed rails because the table wobbles otherwise.

When it is just me camping I leave the table in place and just sleep along the back of the bed where the couch is.  We almost never bring the couch upright, just leave it down. and roll the mattress, bedding and all, on top of it dduring the day.

Travasak? Sounds easy...

Maybe we should get LG to print up some QR code decals that take people to the website or to a YouTube video tour.

Oops... though I had posted my last comment in the Talkers and Gawkers thread.

We have tried a combination of sheets & sleeping bags but have been looking for a simpler solution. So we ordered and just received our RV Superbag and will use it for the first time next week. Similar to the Travasak which until very recently was no longer being made. The advantage is the same as TaBaker described above. In our Q, we have and will continue to roll the bedding into the couch area in the back so we can set up the table for use during the day. We do have slats as it stabilizes the table and we have the option of using the table outside if we desire. We are also considering an easily rolled foam pad, mostly to protect the cushion upholstery.

Also, the T@B Q bed is actually closer to 72 x 76 which makes it a King size bed (although kings are usually 80 long). We bought a King size RV Superbag and it fits perfect, the 72 width is wall-to-wall and the 80 length hangs over just a couple inches. This also gives us better coverage for those times that the little dogs con us into letting them sleep on the bed.

NO MORE MEMORY FOAM:  NEW MATTRESS CAME TODAY.

When I first got my T@B, I read several posts recommending memory foam toppers for the bedding.  I had never used memory foam before, but I bought a four-incher and used it for several trips.  Tell you the truth, I did not like it.  I know it's personal preference, but to me it was very uncomfortable. 

Since I sleep wheel-to-wheel and leave my bed made up, I decided to try a regular mattress.  Not being able to find one that fit the space the way I wanted, I finally found a place on the Internet that custom makes them to just about any size and configuration imaginable.  They even will put a layer of memory foam inside the mattress if that is what you want.

Anyway, I ordered one to fit my needs and it came today.  I placed it in the T@B and tried it out.  Feels just like my bed at home.  Can't wait to give it a try on my next trip.  I now have an ample supply of foam padding material to keep things from bouncing together while traveling. (Your smiley face of choice)

Well, yes I do, but I don't have it packed full, and I store things in there that I don't use very often.  It's been so long since I've had the cushions up I'm not sure what all is in there.  I think a small vacuum, a couple of citronella candles, some MRE's that I hardly ever use, etc.  My spare tire used to be in there, but I mounted it on the tongue.

My tow is a truck with a cap, so I store a lot in there, and it is usually full. 

I made a duvet with sheets and sandwiched a heavy mattress pad.  It is more than enough to smooth out the cushion edges.  Just tuck in the top and bottom edges to keep it in place.  We use an alterd duvet for our top blanket.  If we need to breakdown the bed for the day both pieces fold compactly and store against the back wall.  Easy to launder.

2018 CS-S. I just got my T@b this Feb so I have yet to take it out on the road. I have set up camp in the backyard though. I sleep wheel to wheel. My bedding starts with a custom made 2" topper then a custom made fitted sheet. Then I cover up with a alternative down comforter. The topper and fitted sheet fit perfectly. I have the slats so I don't need the table to fill in the gap. I did have a Lagun mount installed outside so I will definitely use the table outside. I will probably leave the bed set up full time as there is no storage in back since its a clam shell. I find the bed to be very comfortable so I don't have any plans on changing it. 

After several years of shifting from dining setup to bed and back daily, I finally started sleeping wheel to wheel with simply the sofa folded back. That gives a bed about 40"x70". Small but perfectly functional. No reset other than folding the sofa back. Now, I would like to find a mattress that exact size and forego the sofa altogether. Any suggestion where to find an affordable custom 40x70 mattress?

Lesley_and_Ian said:

Great information.  Thank you.  We travelled in out T@B for the first time last year and, based on what I read on this forum, we bought a 2 inch mattress topper and I made a bag of 2 sheets to encase the memory foam.  Then I used velcro to attach a top sheet.  it all worked out really well in our 2007 DM, very comfortable, but it will not slip  behind the folding back seat as I had hoped it would.  We just roll it up and slide it under the back cupboards.  That works Ok but it seems such a waste to not be able to access the back cushions.  Any good ideas about making the folding back seat come further forward?  Can the hinges be changed?

Hi Lesley,
I have a similar setup with 2” memory foam topper enclosed in a duvet cover sewn down to fit. I am able to roll the mattress topper/duvet and cinch it down with 2 camping straps and as long as I remove the side cushion bolsters, I can get the roll to slide down behind the seat back. Won’t lay flat but works fine with the seat back in up position. I don’t roll my other bedding in the roll. I fold it into a quilted bag and it serves as a ‘throw pillow’ during the day.

I have a 2015 S Maxx Sofitel, so maybe the difference is in the range of motion of the seat back between models.

Christina

We often (usually?) keep the bed made up throughout (slats), and if we can't sit outside, we'll put the table on top of the bed, sitting japanese style.

Our topper is latex, and heavy, so we cut it into two pads for easier handling. 

Also, we got a zip-up sheet to envelope each pad as its 'bottom sheet', then we make up the top covers like a normal bed, with a top sheet, two light blankets, and a down comforter.

To stow the bed, we fold each of them lengthwise, then bungee, and 'stack' them as a backrest across the back.

(@Estancio, we bought our topper through Amazon, king size and cut it down)