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01-24-2014, 09:15 AM
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'15 Flying Loud 20' Bambi
2014 16' Sport
2015 20' Flying Cloud
2021 25' Globetrotter
small city outside a big one
, south of most, north of some
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 364
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Anybody carved out a Temperpedic? I have one at home and would love one in the trailer...
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01-24-2014, 10:18 AM
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Peapod
1985 31' Excella
Dade City
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 126
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We bought a 3" foam topper, king size, on clearance, and cut it down tofit our two twin beds. Cut it with scissors, and it made a world of difference. Our beds are now comfy cozy.
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01-24-2014, 10:46 AM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,408
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We used an Aerobed topper on our short queen. It has dual air controls to control the comfort level. Biggest issue is the air pump and controls. We just fill it to a comfortable level and then cap the air inlets and put all the hardware away. Usually we need to add some air mid season. We found one of these at an outlet store for $100.
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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01-24-2014, 10:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Memory foam (doubled if you can spend the $$) ... as primary or as a topper.
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
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01-24-2014, 07:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Saint Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 569
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 65CV
Sorry if I wasn't clear -- the factory has a guard that exposes only the edge of the bandsaw because a standard bandsaw blade will NOT work. It will pull the foam down into the base.
A reciprocating kitchen knife will work well, if sharp. If you don't have luck with that, a sharp hand saw will work.
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You were clear, but I just did not read carefully. We'll be working on this tomorrow, and we'll leave the bandsaw in the garage! Thanks again...
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WBCCI# 5248
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02-03-2014, 10:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 28' International
Antioch
, SF Bay Area
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 330
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We got a memory foam topper from Costco and cut it to fit with a. Electric knife - works well!
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02-03-2014, 11:01 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB Eddie Bauer
2018 Tommy Bahama Interstate
Ouray
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 185
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We bought the Sleep Number Queen with Radius cuts. This is my first sleep number, and there are pros and cons.
Pros:
- His / hers own mattress setting
- VERY Comfortable (we bought the extra memory foam topper)
Cons:
- Not good when a 80 lb retriever decides to sleep on the bed too. The Air gets redistributed from the weight of the dog, and no longer is your sleep number working correctly
- Not good if you decide to meet your significant other for "fun" in the middle of the bed. There is a foam divider between the 2 twin sleep number air mattresses that make up the queen bed. You will discover this during the "fun" visits
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02-10-2014, 06:06 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2005 28' Safari
Valrico
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 9
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Thanks to everyone for all the info..happy to report I have located a new 2014 Airstream mattress. Now just working the details of getting it shipped from Dayton to Tampa, have recommendations to use USHIP.com. Will probably use the foam topper on it that everyone seems happy with. Thanks again for all the help.
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02-23-2014, 07:09 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 30' International
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Los alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 359
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How does the sleep number mattress conform to the Queen size curved mattress in the AS?
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02-24-2014, 06:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,223
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Call Airstream ((937) 596-6111) and ask Kristina or Amy for the queen mattress drawing for your specific model. They can get the image sent to you in PDF format.
I only have the drawings for the 25FB cross frame queen bed and the twin beds in the Classic.
If necessary, Rocky Mountain Mattress ((866) 733-3132 and ask for Lane Robinson) can make the exact size you would need. We have used their 8" model on the 25FB and have that thickness for the Classic.
You need to measure the height above the plywood bed frame to the side pockets beside the bed so the mattress thickness does not block access to these storage areas on both sides.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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02-24-2014, 07:00 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
, Florida
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 2,311
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Got some new twins made for our coach last week. Company in Starke, Florida, called Call A Mattress. He told me they can do the rounded mattresses as well, and they do a lot of them for Airstreams. They were recommended by our local Airstream Dealer, JD Sanders.
Call a Mattress Inc : Homepage
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
Propane Powered Honda EU2000i
Lots of Hot Sauce!
Air # 283
WBCCI 1350
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03-01-2014, 02:55 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 30' International
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Los alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 359
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I decided on the Sleep Number Premium RV short Queen.
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03-01-2014, 05:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic Slideout
2021 33FB Classic
Colleyville
, TX
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,540
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luigi123
I decided on the Sleep Number Premium RV short Queen.
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Good choice....enjoy!
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03-01-2014, 08:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,223
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Note that while the factory measurement for twins is 34" x 78", in some models there is additional space at the foot of the bed. If the mattress is shoved all the way to the rear (or front on a "FB" model) into the curved area, I could have a really long mattress for the really tall folks. In our Classic 30, we could easily add four to six inches more length.
The center nightstand on the Classic twin model would allow for a ten inch thick mattress and still be a little lower than the flat surface of the nightstand. I think a twelve inch thick mattress would be close to ¾" above the nightstand top.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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