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Mike2007 · 03-08-2015, 06:59 PM

We installed a Camping World SN in our coach last month. I was disappointed to say the least. (we a have memory foam sleep number at home and it is the greatest) We replaced the SN inside foam with 3" of medium density memory foam and it made all the difference, we are happy travelers now. It may be worthy to note we tried a 3" memory foam topper over the original SN and was very disappointed.

JMichael
2001 Kountry Aire 4084

slabman · 03-08-2015, 07:35 PM

Dan, when I had the S/N mattress I did just that, adding a 2"thick piece of memory foam from Overstock.com for about $100, I believe. Bought a Serta model, Ca. king and trimmed 4" off the bottom and then a 10" radius on each bottom corner. After replacing that convoluted foam with this, I found it helped to some degree, so I bought another one and placed on the top! But I still didn't feel it offered correct support.

That is why I went to the custom foam mattress. They told us I shouldn,t use more than 2" of mem. Foam on top and recommended a 4" layer of latex below it....this is what I did and I can tell you it feels great and my perpetial backaches are gone. OTOH...the DW wanted more of a concrete slab to sleep on. So we built her side accordingly, a low density, firm foam with a 2" topper. Now she's a happy camper too.

KarenS144 · 03-11-2015, 09:58 AM

I finally had time to unzip our SN bed and there is NO foam over the air chambers. The mattress cover has the quilted top but without foam between it and the air chambers, it's no wonder we've not been very comfy in it. We don't have the controls that show the air pressure either. They are separate controls for each side and have the up & down buttons so it's a guessing game when we inflate.

SN is having a "sale" on their CoolFit Foam Layer which is about the same price as other foam pads.

To replace the pump which would give us a wireless remote is $248 +tax & shipping. So for under $600 we could have a SN that might be comfortable. That's cheaper than most mattresses and much cheaper than another SN and we'd still be able to have different levels of firmness. This will require some thought!

The customer support person said he would not recommend adding more foam inside the bed as it might cause the mattress cover to stretch and could put pressure on the zipper.

slabman · 03-11-2015, 10:24 AM

Karen, did you buy the coach new? If not, the previous owner may have removed the pad. No biggie...it's a cheap product. Why buy the SN gel foam pad for those prices? Get a Cal king-84 in. Long and cut off the bottom 4 in. And round the corners. It'll fit inside and no issues with the zip. Check out Overstock.com

KarenS144 · 03-11-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by slabman

Karen, did you buy the coach new? If not, the previous owner may have removed the pad. No biggie...it's a cheap product. Why buy the SN gel foam pad for those prices? Get a Cal king-84 in. Long and cut off the bottom 4 in. And round the corners. It'll fit inside and no issues with the zip. Check out Overstock.com

We didn't buy the coach new. The customer service guy said it didn't come with a pad! No wonder the original owner couldn't get comfortable it in either. I like the idea of the pad going inside the mattress though. I'll check out the link. Thanks!

slabman · 03-11-2015, 10:54 AM

Karen, the gel mem foam was created to disburse body heat. We DID NOT go with the gel and found it to not be a problem, probably because it was under the top cover of the mattress. Again, the people who built our current foam mattress advised against using more than a 2 in. Thickness. And After I used a second 2 in layer over the inside foam of the SN, I found it to be cushy soft, but offered no good support in the small of my back. You need something firmer that pushes back. In fact, we found the SN didn't push back well, either. That's why the mem. Foam won out with us.

We also had height problems with a second topper, bringing the total thickness to 12+ inches. So with a single 2 in. M. Foam pad inside, you'll come out closer to 10 in. Which I think is about what Newmar intended when they designed the whole bed setup.

KarenS144 · 05-07-2015, 09:39 AM

Dragging this post up again!

I purchased a 1.5" foam pad which against the advise of the customer service dude at S/N, I put inside the zipper cover. We've spent 4 nights on it & it is an improvement but we're still guessing at our settings but I'm considering ordering the new pump and controls which allow one to set the "number".

Thanks for the suggestions and advise.

harleyjt · 05-09-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KarenS144

Dragging this post up again!

I purchased a 1.5" foam pad which against the advise of the customer service dude at S/N, I put inside the zipper cover. We've spent 4 nights on it & it is an improvement but we're still guessing at our settings but I'm considering ordering the new pump and controls which allow one to set the "number".

Thanks for the suggestions and advise.

Any idea what that new pump and remote will cost? I need to do the same thing. (Mine works, but no readout. Have tried to repair but with no success).
jt

KarenS144 · 05-09-2015, 08:28 AM

I think it was about $275. Wish they'd just sell the controls!

HD4Mark · 05-09-2015, 08:40 AM

Our SN pump burned out a couple of years ago when we had an electrical problem, no fault of the SN bed. The old unit had two wired remotes, the new one wireless. If I remember it was also in the $200+ range but a great improvement.

That said we don't find the SN as comfortable as the pillow top mattress and box spring in the sticks and bricks house. The SN came with the "new to us" Winnebago and from what I have read is a high end and expensive model. I call it the $5000 air mattress.

It is nice to be able to set each side to different firmness though. It does not seem to lose air either.

99phantoms · 05-09-2015, 08:52 AM

I've had a chance to try the SN bed... didn't really care for it.

My Tempur-Pedic king bed is the best $3k I've ever spent.

777 Driver · 05-09-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by harleyjt

Any idea what that new pump and remote will cost? I need to do the same thing. (Mine works, but no readout. Have tried to repair but with no success).
jt

There's been some discussion on a different thread about the Sleep Number controllers with the wired LCD display. The best advice has been to call the Sleep Number Customer Service number (1-888-484-9263) and ask them about a replacement for your controllers.

Their warranty allows for a prorated replacement.

Any suggestion that you've attempted any repair may void that warranty.

Don't ask, don't tell seems to be the suggested advice on other threads.

You may be pleasantly surprised on the replacement cost. On the order of $100 for a replacement system (includes wireless remotes and new pump).

Take care,
Stu

Dog Folks · 05-09-2015, 09:54 AM

Nothing special except the quality of the air chambers and the longevity.

SN is not for everyone. but we love ours.

slabman · 05-09-2015, 03:26 PM

As I said before, my $1400 custom foam mattress is the absolute BEST bed we've ever had.....and we've had in excess of 25 mattresses over the years.

I had my side made with 3" of latex, the DW has something akin to concrete on her side,

both overlain by 2 in. of memory foam. A low density foam below makes up the remainder of the 12 in. thickness below both sides. They even made us 72x80 in. sheets and mattress pad for a truly custom fit. No way could the previous SN bed come close to this kind of customization.