Mattress toppers for downstairs bed

[Elly Swanson]

I have read several comments on sites selling the S2S mat that it is not easy at all to deflate.

I think it should not be difficult to deflate partially to be able to put in the boot but probably more difficult to deflate completely and put in the bag.

It just doesn’t want to go back in that once it’s been used. It is though easier to deflate than other mattresses as it has a valve that turns and can go on deflate only so the air isn’t fighting to get back in. You have to remember the comfort is in the foam delta-core So it’s gonna be a little chunkier than your average sim.

Ours is folded in 4 and sits nicely (In an envelope type cover I made from a fleece blanket) under the Ikea drona boxes that hold our bedding on the parcel shelf.

I bought a little Tomight Pump (usb charged) from amazon and it can suck out the air. You don’t want to flatten it completely though or it would take ages to reinflate.

 

[Roger Boeken]

@Vlamos - A few questions on using the S2S upstairs if I may:

• Do you have to remove the S2S to deflate it enough to close the roof, or can you just open the valve (and roll on it?!)
• Given the corner cut-out, does it work ok with the valve(s) towards the front of the van to make it easier to inflate?

Thanks.

Yes, valves towards the front an deflate it while staying upstairs.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Just got this via email, not sure if its any cheaper than usual:

 

[Elly Swanson]

If postage is free, that's the cheapest i've seen it anywher (and I looked everywhere). Personally I would pay an extra £2.95 and order from alpinetrek.co.uk as their service is excellent.

 

[Swello]

Hi - first post from me.

Just to let everyone know that the Sea to Summit mat is in stock on the S2S website for £250 postage included. I ordered yesterday and it arrived today with a (very decent) free pillow included.

Comfort Deluxe Self Inflating Sleeping Pad | Sea to Summit

LIFETIME GUARANTEE. The ultimate in luxury for base campers, the Comfort Deluxe Self-Inflating Sleeping Mat features four inches of plush foam and a 30D stretch knit fabric on the upper surface for a luxurious warm feeling when it’s cool, and a cool feeling when it’s hot. The flip-over...

www.seatosummit.co.uk

 

[HugoFar]

For those Beach owners, Sea to Summit also make a double mattress. 201cm long x 132cm wide. That could be a better fit. The gaps at the side wont be noticed as your bed space is considerably wider than an SE/Ocean/Coast. And if you have those rear side window storage bags you wont be that close to the sides anyway. Or you could place mattress hard to one side and have bags down the other. Lot's of options.

Comfort Deluxe SI™ - Sea to Summit

Imagine a sleeping mat so comfortable, you forgot you weren't sleeping in your bed at home. With 10cm vertical side walls, and a flat sleeping surface, this is as close to a conventional mattress you'll get while still being able to fit other items in your car/van or expedition size pack.

seatosummit.com

 

[Jandy61]

Does the s2s mattress work ok with the 6.1 adjustable back board when it’s raised up on the ratchet

 

[Vinczz]

VW comfort mattress in my 6.1 Ocean was not enough confortable for me.
I bought Calibed Prestige II by calicap.de, very confortable, thicker than vw mattress.

 

[subthree]

Does the s2s mattress work ok with the 6.1 adjustable back board when it’s raised up on the ratchet

I haven't tried that, I doubt it would work if the mattress was inflated.

 

[Geoff Linton]

Sorry to bump an old thread but does anyone know if the double Sea to Summit SIM (not camper version) will fit on the top bed? I know it’s technically too wide but wondering if anyone had tried this and squeezed it in.

I have a three seat Beach so ideally would get the double as it would fill more space downstairs, but only if it also fits upstairs.

 

[Scoobz1]

We use it upstairs all the time ! Never bother with downstairs unless it is blowing a real gale

 

[Straad]

we replaced upstairs vw mattress and downstairs comfort vw matress with 1 sea to summit 4 inch self inflating mattress special for california. Sits under the roof when not in use , takes 2 minutes to push the air out so it shrinks to 2 inches height. We use it when sleeping downstairs and upstairs. After trying toppers and other mattresses we finally are happy with this solution. You make it as hard/soft as you need. Not obvious to find: use "sea to summit comfort deluxe si campervan double" in google to find a shop.
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[Straad]

Hi Roger, thanks so much for your post. I’m really interested in getting something that I can leave upstairs as, at present, we use a Duvalay mattress topper but it’s too thick to leave upstairs and takes up a lot of room downstairs as well being a real struggle to get upstairs at night! We had an old VW Kamper before our current Cali T5 and I had the roof pop up on a motorway once (!) because I had stupidly tried to store pillows and cushions up top! What you do sounds perfect. Have you taken out the VW upstairs mattress topper to make room and, given my previous hair (roof?) raising experience how secure do you feel that the roof is securely locked down? Thanks, Alan

we replaced upstairs vw mattress and downstairs comfort vw matress with 1 sea to summit 4 inch self inflating mattress special for california. Sits under the roof when not in use , takes 2 minutes to push the air out so it shrinks to 2 inches height. We use it when sleeping downstairs and upstairs. After trying toppers and other mattresses we finally are happy with this solution. You make it as hard/soft as you need. Not obvious to find: use "sea to summit comfort deluxe si campervan double" in google to find a shop.
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[MeandmyRidgeback]

Hi all, recently bought my first Cali 6.1and just ordered a sea to summit SIM Campervan size, currently on sale £186 at Snow + Rock (and Cotswold Outdoor) free next day delivery. Intending to sleep up top and leave it there once deflated.