Caravan Sleep Solution: The Comprehensive Guide to Quality Mattresses
In the world of caravanning, a good night's sleep is just as important as the journey itself. From custom-made mattresses to extended transverse island beds, manufacturers and after-market providers are focusing on improving the quality of beds to ensure a comfortable and restful experience for caravanners.
Make-up beds in lounges are often large and require daily deconstruction for lounge use. Fixed beds, on the other hand, are more convenient and come with bespoke, high-quality memory foam mattresses. Brands like Coachman, for instance, use sprung construction upholstery and provide foam-construction mattresses for their fixed beds.
Children's bunks, make-up beds, and bunks in dinette areas usually use standard foam. However, replacement mattresses for a caravan can be made in any size or shape, including foam, memory foam, open coil springs, or pocket sprung. It's important to ask about warranties and delivery costs when purchasing a new mattress.
One brand that specialises in custom mattress configurations for camper vans and motorhomes is CAMPWERK. They offer individual configuration, online ordering, expert advice, and after-sales support tailored to vehicle types and customer needs.
Swift caravans have been fitted with Duvalay mattresses since 2014, and the exclusive-to-Swift Duvalay Duvalite Apollo Luxe mattress features high-quality foam for improved airflow and comfort. Other brands like Elddis provide lightweight, supportive, and antibacterial mattresses for their fixed beds.
Bailey offers larger beds in various styles, including memory foam-topped mattresses and beech-slat bed bases. The introduction of wider tourers has allowed for larger beds as standard, but oversized sheets and bedding may be necessary.
Twin-bed caravan layouts have become increasingly popular for couples, as they provide more space and allow for easier access to the washroom. However, longitudinal double beds sandwiched between a central washroom and a van's back wall may be too short for taller caravanners.
Bed size can be important, and some French-style fixed doubles have cut-offs for easier washroom access, which may limit leg space. Extending transverse island beds slide back for easy washroom access during the day and extend by a foot or more at night.
Exercise is one of the best ways to promote good sleep, but it's important to avoid doing it too close to bedtime. Other factors that can disrupt sleep include caffeinated drinks, smoking, alcohol, and eating a large, fatty, or spicy meal too close to bedtime.
A consistent pre-sleep routine is important for good sleep. Experts suggest disconnecting from devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime, winding down for at least 30 minutes before trying to sleep, and lowering the lighting to boost the production of melatonin.
Many mattress makers offer a custom service, cutting foams to any size and shape, but this isn't cheap and a good mattress for a van could easily cost over £400. Upgrading the base sections for the make-up bed in the lounge can be tricky, requiring measuring the length, width, and depth of the foam filler inside the cushion covers, not the entire cushion.
Services like Linthorpe Beds, CustomSizeBeds, Duvalay, Komfi, and Tockfield also offer similar custom mattress services for caravans. With these options available, caravanners can rest assured that a good night's sleep is just a mattress upgrade away.
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