New mattrass

[Gliderbee California 6.1]

I know a mattrass is a very personal thing, but is there more or less a consensus about the Calibed Prestige Mattrass from Calicap.de and the iXTEND folding from Brandrup ? Are they, generally spoken, both good choices ?

https://shop.vwcamper.de/detail/index/sArticle/710/sCategory/16

https://www.brandrup.de/en/brandrup...w-t61-t6-t5-california-beach-multivan-ixtend/

I had a conversation about this before, but the search function does not work ...

Thanks,
Stefan.

 

[Corradobrit]

The Calibed Prestige is a game changer for downstairs. I recently replaced my VW Comfort mattress with one, which I was glad to see the back of. I'm sure the Brandrup equivalent is equally comfortable.

 

[colintfcolintf]

The Ixtend is vert comfortable and very quick to fold back up to convert the bed back to seating again

 

[Zathras]

My (new to me) vehicle is coming without lower mattress, so I'm in market for one.

Lots of chat on this forum about options and digested a lot, but think my options pretty much come down to the two mentioned in this thread.

I would be interested in feedback to whether there is much difference between the Calibed and iXtend.

Not sure if sleeping style makes a difference, but I'm a side sleeper.
We often end up with our young kids in bed with us so possible roll to compressed areas could be a factor.

2021 T6.1 Beach Tour, 3 seat bench.

 

[Perfectos]

@Zathras
Three seat rear bench ? Or two ?

 

[Corradobrit]

I doubt there is much difference assuming both offer sizing for a wider 3 seat Beach bench. Both have a multilayer foam insert. I'm a side sleeper and have had no issues with the Calibed Prestige. 2

 

[Zathras]

@Zathras
Three seat rear bench ? Or two ?

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2021 T6.1 Beach Tour, 3 seat bench.

 

[Perfectos]

Then you will have the same seat as a Caravelle, very comfortable for sitting in, nicely profiled for your backside , but not flat like in the 2 seat models such as Cali 0, C and two seat beach.

You will need a profiled mattress to take out the seat undulations that are apparent with the seat is in bed mode. The factory mattress is various thicknesses and profiled at the edges to account for the seat not being flat.

DYOR regarding 3 seat mattresses. The ones referenced in Ocean, Coast and 2 seat beach threads are irrelevant to your situation and comfort and could be misleading and a costly mistake

 

[Zathras]

Then you will have the same seat as a Caravelle, very comfortable for sitting in, nicely profiled for your backside , but not flat like in the 2 seat models such as Cali 0, C and two seat beach.

You will need a profiled mattress to take out the seat undulations that are apparent with the seat is in bed mode. The factory mattress is various thicknesses and profiled at the edges to account for the seat not being flat.

DYOR regarding 3 seat mattresses. The ones referenced in Ocean, Coast and 2 seat beach threads are irrelevant to your situation and comfort and could be misleading and a costly mistake

Indeed, the two on my list are Beach versions:

Brandrup : https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...ress-vw-t5-t6-california-beach-titanium-black

Calidbed : https://www.volkswagenshop.be/nl/2-...atras-voor-benedenbed-t5t6t6-1-met-3-zitsbank

Are these appropriate / best options for the Beach Tour / Caravelle seating?

 

[Corradobrit]

Indeed, the two on my list are Beach versions:

Brandrup : https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/shop/p...ress-vw-t5-t6-california-beach-titanium-black

Calidbed : https://www.volkswagenshop.be/nl/2-...atras-voor-benedenbed-t5t6t6-1-met-3-zitsbank

Are these appropriate / best options for the Beach Tour / Caravelle seating?

Exactly. Although the Calibed option is sold out and the Brandrup is eyewateringly expensive. I would seriously consider the Comfortz option. 2" think memory foam like the 2 more expensive options and half the price.

Comfortz VW T5 T6 Beach Cabin Mattress Topper

Comfortz VW T5 T6 Beach Cabin Mattress Topper. Deluxe 2" memory foam mattress topper with matching grey cover.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

 

[SusiBus]

Our new Cali was eyewateringly expensive. So paying the eyewateringly price for Brandrup mattresses seemed sensible if it meant geting a good night's sleep. We use TWO, one on top of the other. One bought new and one secondhand half price. One with a fitted sheet. Yes they take up a lot of space, but we get a great night's sleep. We move on most nights and find the Z folding easy. Great quality. We've used ours for 370 nights and no sign of deterioration. Recommend!

 

[Zathras]

Exactly. Although the Calibed option is sold out and the Brandrup is eyewateringly expensive. I would seriously consider the Comfortz option. 2" think memory foam like the 2 more expensive options and half the price.

They are eye watering for sure, and although I’d love to go thinner/cheaper, a good nights sleep is important - I’m getting creaky as I get older.

That said, I am considering the comfortZ and if it isn’t enough for longer trips then complementing with a cheap inflatable like the decathlon ‘air basic double’ underneath which could be made a hard base to bridge the bumps.

 

[Zathras]

Our new Cali was eyewateringly expensive. So paying the eyewateringly price for Brandrup mattresses seemed sensible if it meant geting a good night's sleep. We use TWO, one on top of the other. One bought new and one secondhand half price. One with a fitted sheet. Yes they take up a lot of space, but we get a great night's sleep. We move on most nights and find the Z folding easy. Great quality. We've used ours for 370 nights and no sign of deterioration. Recommend!

Two, oh wow!

Now you’ve got me rethinking my whole strategy, darn it!

Though I just don’t think we have the room for this method, there are four of us to carry kits for… maybe when the kids leave home in a decade or so we’ll replace them with an extra mattress.

 

[SusiBus]

There are only the two of us, so not a problem. Yes with four up it probably would be. We also use a 'super' king size duvet, but as it is down, it rolls up quite small. This has to be done daily, then packed into an IKEA bag with two puffy pillows. We like our night time Comfort!

 

[Gliderbee California 6.1]

I bought the Calibed for downstairs as recommended here and I never looked back!

Even my wife ( a VERY critical sleeper) sometimes considers a night in the van, even while being at home

 

[California Dreamer]

I recently got the Brandrup one. It’s quite good and very easy to store but I have to say it’s nowhere near as comfy as the sea to summit SIM in my opinion. So I’m keeping both for now and will take a view each trip whether comfort or convenience is more important!


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[Flower Power]

I am not too happy with the Brandrup, a bit too hard for me... a side sleeper. Good I kept the OEM one and consider going back.

 

[Zathras]

I am not too happy with the Brandrup, a bit too hard for me... a side sleeper. Good I kept the OEM one and consider going back.

I’d be interested in buying either off you (assuming it’s a t6/6.1 beach version)…

Heading to the NEC Motorhome show middle of October, planing to invest in one after that - assuming a good secondhand deal doesn’t present before then.

 

[Corradobrit]

I’d be interested in buying either off you (assuming it’s a t6/6.1 beach version)…

Heading to the NEC Motorhome show middle of October, planing to invest in one after that - assuming a good secondhand deal doesn’t present before then.

He's got a Coast. Won't work in a Beach

 

[Perfectos]

I’d be interested in buying either off you (assuming it’s a t6/6.1 beach version)…

Heading to the NEC Motorhome show middle of October, planing to invest in one after that - assuming a good secondhand deal doesn’t present before then.

Accessories For Sale - Brandrup, ixtend folding mattress, Vw California Beach.

Only used a few times, originally purchased to fit T6.1 3 seater. Collection from Norwich. £300.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Any use ?

 

[Zathras]

Accessories For Sale - Brandrup, ixtend folding mattress, Vw California Beach.

Only used a few times, originally purchased to fit T6.1 3 seater. Collection from Norwich. £300.

vwcaliforniaclub.com

Any use ?

yes! But I cannot seem to reply to any threads in the sales area. :'(

Ah, you have to pay for sales areas...

/me paid.

Thanks for the lead @Perfectos

 

[Gliderbee California 6.1]

I recently got the Brandrup one. It’s quite good and very easy to store but I have to say it’s nowhere near as comfy as the sea to summit SIM in my opinion. So I’m keeping both for now and will take a view each trip whether comfort or convenience is more important!


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Which one did you buy ?
I'm quite happy with my Easy Camp sim for upstairs, but there's always room for improvement. If the Sea to Summit sim is even better then the Brandrup one, maybe I can find one for upstairs that's better then the Easy Camp.

 

[California Dreamer]

Which one did you buy ?
I'm quite happy with my Easy Camp sim for upstairs, but there's always room for improvement. If the Sea to Summit sim is even better then the Brandrup one, maybe I can find one for upstairs that's better then the Easy Camp.

I’ve had the sea to summit deluxe campervan shaped one for a few years - everyone’s different but I find this like sleeping on a cloud! They have a lifetime guarantee aswell.


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[Gliderbee California 6.1]

I’ve had the sea to summit deluxe campervan shaped one for a few years - everyone’s different but I find this like sleeping on a cloud! They have a lifetime guarantee aswell.


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Ok, I see: that one is for downstairs. I'm interested in upstairs

 

[Viktorgeorge]

Ok, I see: that one is for downstairs. I'm interested in upstairs

I have a Sea to Summit Deluxe Campervan too, for an Ocean it works for either bed location. I store it in the upper bed deflated (having removed the VW supplies mattress which you don’t then need). But then we only ever use one of the two beds at any time.

Post in thread 'Alternative to a Duvalay - self inflating'
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/alternative-to-a-duvalay-self-inflating.57373/post-739813