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10-12-2014, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master 
2018 33' Classic
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Grand Rabbits
, Michigan
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Any problems with Gel Memory Foam mattress toppers in freezing temps?
My wife and I just bought a Novaform Comfortluxe Gel Memory Foam 3" mattress topper for our bed at home, and it's SO wonderful that we want to get one for the Airstream. However, I have a concern that it will be damaged in freezing temperatures... And even if there's no damage from freezing temps, what will it take to get it warm again after traveling in the cold?
I would value any experiences that others can share!
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10-12-2014, 05:11 PM
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2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
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I don't have memory foam, but I hate getting in a cold bed. I have an electric blanket under an egg crate foam topper. Turn it on for an hour before bed and everything is warmed up. If I had to do it over, I'd get a blanket with individual side controls.
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10-12-2014, 05:19 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
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Dumb question (though there's no such thing as a dumb question, just dumb people asking them  )— If you're worried about your mattress topper freezing, why not remove it and store it somewhere warmer? It's not like you're talking about the whole mattress. If you're talking about in transit, put it in the tow vehicle. If you're talking about in storage, take it home and tuck it in a closet.
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10-12-2014, 05:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 31' Classic
Currently Looking...
Monroe
, Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2014
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When we traveled in freezing weather, we set the furnace on 55 deg. while we were traveling, then turned it up when we stopped for the nite.
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10-12-2014, 05:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2013 20' Flying Cloud
Between Here and There and Nowhere
, what have you got?
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I had a gel topper I got from Costco and there were no freezing issues, and, it does not feel cold for long once you climb in. It's not like you're trying to thaw an ice pack with your body!
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10-12-2014, 05:38 PM
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Rivet Master 
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
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We have had memory foam mattresses for years. No problems with cold or heat either
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10-12-2014, 08:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 33' Classic
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Grand Rabbits
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That would seem to be an excellent solution! I think I might be willing to give that a go... I heated blanket under a gel memory foam pad for an hour before sleep. Hmmmm....
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10-12-2014, 08:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 33' Classic
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
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Grand Rabbits
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Based on
everyone else's feedback, I think I'll try it without the heated blanket first to see what results I get.
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10-12-2014, 08:36 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1972 25' Tradewind
Hopkins
, Minnesota
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Heated mattress pad....toasty....
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10-12-2014, 10:59 PM
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2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
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No problems with MF up here in tropical Montana ... no heated pad ...
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10-13-2014, 03:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2014 27' FB International
salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2010
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We love our pad like yours and have not had it freeze up. We use it in cold places too! Just changed to our winter duvet with a down comforter on top and our nova form bed topper is great.
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10-13-2014, 08:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 33' Classic
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Grand Rabbits
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Thanks for all of the feedback on this.... I think we're going to give it a go! I'll see if we can get it on the bed before we leave on Thursday for St. Louis. Any suggestions on cutting it to fit? Butter knife, scissors, machete, reciprocating saw, chain saw?
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10-13-2014, 08:09 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB International
salem
, Oregon
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We used our Cursinart electric knife that we cut our turkey and beef roasts with. Cut like butter. No mess either.
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10-13-2014, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 33' Classic
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Grand Rabbits
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Ooh, now that's a remarkable idea! and Thanksgiving is coming!
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10-13-2014, 08:23 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB International
salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Be sure you unzip the cover and pull it back exposing the foam you want to trim!
We started, like you, with one on our home mattress. They are sure nice to have!! How did we get along before Costco? haha
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