Better Mattress?

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Originally Posted by Miss Breezy

Well I am waiting like a kid on Christmas morning for my mattress to arrive... I ended up going with the suggested Zinus Ultima, I will update you on if i actually get some sleep tonight...biggest concern is, i know you are suppose to let them acclimate but living in here full time, i don't really have that option....fingers crossed and thanks everyone for your input. you guys are rockstars, this site is so helpful

If you get your new mattress in the afternoon or evening, my advice is to leave it in the box until the next day. Then, first thing in the morning, get rid of your old mattress, unbox the new one, and put it on the platform to expand. Don't put sheets or anything on it yet; leave it open to the air. By the time you go to bed that night, it should be fine to sleep on, though it might take a few more days to get fully up to height.

Off-gassing can be a problem with memory foam mattresses, especially in a confined space like an RV. You should open a window or vent in your bedroom, weather permitting.

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And to add to others, keep it warm, like 75 or above to help it acclimate and expand quicker when it is out of the packaging.

Originally Posted by Miss Breezy

Well I am waiting like a kid on Christmas morning for my mattress to arrive... I ended up going with the suggested Zinus Ultima, I will update you on if i actually get some sleep tonight...biggest concern is, i know you are suppose to let them acclimate but living in here full time, i don't really have that option....fingers crossed and thanks everyone for your input. you guys are rockstars, this site is so helpful

[firedoc]

Originally Posted by twogypsies

First, find out why you're back is hurting. Perhaps you can get some help on that.

Recommendations for bad backs state it can be worse if you lay flat. Try putting your back in a different position by elevating your knees with pillows or special foam pillows especially for that purpose. Experiment with elevating your head, also. Try not to sleep on your back but instead, your side. There are also back strengthening exercises. If you can take it, try ONE 800mg ibuprofen tablet at bedtime. Myself.. I have spinal stenosis and surgery was recommended to relieve the pressure.

I wouldn't go to the expense of a new mattress until you find out what's wrong with your back. Good luck.

Have you followed through on the surgery? Spinal stenosis here also. Getting tired of the pain, lack of leg mobility, trying to find different positions, etc.

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Originally Posted by firedoc

Have you followed through on the surgery? Spinal stenosis here also. Getting tired of the pain, lack of leg mobility, trying to find different positions, etc.

No I haven't. It's not consistent so when I'm feeling good I block it from my mind. Chicken, I guess.

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Originally Posted by firedoc

Have you followed through on the surgery? Spinal stenosis here also. Getting tired of the pain, lack of leg mobility, trying to find different positions, etc.

Spinal stenosis. Here is the fix. Had it done 1 year ago. Going for an second one next week. 30 min out patient surgery. In with a walker out on my on 2 feet. You'll need MRI. Medicare pays for it all.

https://www.livingwithlss.com/our-pr...IaIQobChMI4pa-. -ACLEAAYASACEgI1IPD_BwE

[Miss Breezy]

My back is fused, so its just an on going pain

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Just ordered the Zinus Green Tea 10" x 80" x 60" queen mattress for the RV...can't wait to get rid of the 'quake'! Thanks guys.

[GrammaJo]

I bought one of these. Sleep like a baby It comes in a box. Great investment

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[Suru11]

This is the one we ordered a few years ago on Amazon:

DynastyMattress 10-Inch CoolBreeze Gel Memory Foam Mattress for RV, Camper-Short Queen Size

We left it in our 5th wheel when we sold it and I really miss it. We used it to replace a regular residential queen mattress that was too long to walk around. Both of us thought this new mattress was very comfortable. My husband has degenerative disk disease and endures constant back pain and he liked this mattress.

[LizJimH]

"I bought a memory foam gel topper and still no relief."

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There are many different thicknesses and qualities of memory foam. We found 4 in thick minimum high quality memory foam cures any bad mattress. Don't go cheap; what is your back worth? Good luck and good rest!

[Blamalrob]

https://wildernessrvmattress.com/.... love this mattress

[jacdehunt]

We bought a standard queen foam mattress that we liked and took out the one that came with our MH. Works great and we sleep well!

[JCM]

We put in a Sleep Number Queen and now we can select what ever softness - hardness we each like.

[dgilchrist66]

buy a sleep number bed and put a 4 " foam topper on it. Works great for a terribly bad back!