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KC
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2010 07:58
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I am looking to replace our full size box spring and mattress with a (queen size) alternative. Does anyone here regularly use an air mattress or a futon or anything else that they would heartedly recommend?
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KC
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MikeOnBike
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2010 13:42
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We are using a queen air mattress and I would NOT recommend it. As soon as we think we have the shed sealed up really well I'm going to get a queen mattress with no box spring. I'm just going to set it on a platform with storage under.
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KC
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2010 14:39
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Thanks, Mike. What specific issues have you had with your air mattress and what make is it? Btw, I like your storage platform idea.
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MikeOnBike
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2010 14:43
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It's a Coleman camping mattress. No real problems with the mattress, I just think a regular mattress is more comfortable. Less bouncing around when the other person rolls over and better overall support. Air beds like the Sleep Number, etc, might be really good, no experience with them.
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islandguy
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2010 15:15
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We have tried both air and futon, and now use a regular queen box and mattress, and will never go back.
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hattie
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# Posted: 23 Aug 2010 22:32
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We purchased a queen Sonoma platform bed with drawers under it. The storage is great and you don't need a boxspring. We purchased an average priced mattress and then added a 3 inch egg crate foam pad on top (purchased from a foam shop). HEAVEN! The egg crate foam is often used in hospitals, etc. as it relieves pressure points but it doesn't make you hot like memory foam does.
Our elderly dog has hip problems so we decided to add some egg crate foam to her beds as well. Doggie heaven! She loves it too!
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larry
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2010 09:21
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ok, can you say "cold as hell". absolutely no insulation and bouncy
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KC
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2010 09:37
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That settles it, no air mattresses! I'd forgotten that we had our old queen mattress (no box springs) in storage. I'll build a simple platform for it in the loft and I'll definitely look into the egg crate foam pad. Thanks to all!
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Anonymous
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2010 21:53
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Well, heck. I seem to be a major poster, and swore I'd back off and give others a chance. But gotta add our experience;
Towards the end our our cabin building last summer, we purchased a futon (saves room in the day) for $25 on Craigs list. It was a must purchase as the double high air mattress we'd just bought was no better than the undulating single high one. Yes, we were going to rise to meet the day like most humans, not roll out and crawl to the nearest wall. As a matter of fact, the last event that helped sway us toward a more bed like structure was early one morning when the wife tried to do her customary roll out, she got her head stuck between the mattress and the wall. Arms flailing, legs thrashing, sending tsunamis thru my aching lower back, causing me to scream like a school girl. It seems that when rolling off, her posterior remained in the mattress, trapped in the swale, pinning my little lady into a helpless postion. After what seemed like several seconds, I did a power roll to save myself, ending up on all fours. Glancing back at my panic filled thrashing woman, I began to laugh uncontrollably. She never really has ever found any humor in any of this.....breakfast was cold that moring.........
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Gary O
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2010 21:55
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dang it, forgot to sign in
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KC
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2010 22:17
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Gary, just read your post aloud to my wife. We were both literally gasping for breath from laughing so hard! You've undoubtedly "helped sway us toward a more bed like structure" ...
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Gary O
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# Posted: 24 Aug 2010 22:49
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Here to help...........
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larry
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2010 09:05
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LMAO, that is just too funny. sorry to the little lady.
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Gary O
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# Posted: 25 Aug 2010 18:05
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Yeah, it was a physics issue; posterior mass compounded by mattress air loss with personal thrust ability factored in direct relation to gravity times pi (pie, several).........
She's a really good sport, and has learned to laugh at life (after 41 yrs with me)...and a very good cook.
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RnR
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2010 11:50
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Love your story Gary O! is the video available on youtube?
This is a really good thread I think because having a comfy bed soon becomes a priority after other things are dealt with.
After admitting that we weren't liking the traditional futon, We got a new futon with a COILED mattress, yes they do exist, it is the closest thing to sleeping on a real bed in a futon and it's wonderful. It has give to it, just like a traditional mattress. We kinda have to have a futon or sofa bed due to the space.
The only issue with a coiled futon mattress is that it resists going into the sofa form right away due to the resistance of the coils, so you kinda have to force the fold at first, but I think it will get easier as we continue to use it and it learns that fold. It has added so much comfort and looks good.
We also opted for the easiest to open model futon base. It's made of pine, it has a spring mechanism, and one person can EASILY open and close it.
I would say if you have room for a real mattress and box spring, that would be ideal. If not, this type futon may be the perfect union of practicality and comfort.
Hope someone finds this useful,
KC, let us know how the bed set up goes!
RnR
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Gary O
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# Posted: 26 Aug 2010 18:34
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Quoting: RnR Love your story Gary O! is the video available on youtube?
Yeah, no video, however we do have other episodes...another thread, another time.
Egg crate foam does help, but for some reason stores hold it in high regard, a good mattress (no box spring) is a better buy in my opine.
Our pillowtop is heaven. It beats thermopedic types, as one has to kick start themselves in order to change positions.
I'm with you, RnR, a comfy bed is tops after building or hiking, or darn near anything at my age.....
Gary O'
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mlhall
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# Posted: 5 Sep 2010 18:03
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For those of you who have had cabins for several years, what do you find the best for sleeping mattress's! I ask because experience with our other cabin showed that conventional mattress attract a moisture and odor after a period of time. So we have been considering futon's and airmattress's for the new one.
matt H.
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Gary O
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# Posted: 6 Sep 2010 09:29
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Matt-
Just get a plastic zip up cover for your mattress to keep the moisture/odor out.
We have a tiny cabin, so our futon serves nicely.
If you have any back issues, avoid an air mattress. They are for children, masochists and gymasts............please read my post back on Aug 24 under anonymous....
Gary O'
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avan
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# Posted: 7 Sep 2010 13:22
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we do use also a coleman air matress, very confortable, but it make noise when we move. Also by cold wheater the air inside the matress come very cool and cool our body very fast , even with an -12Celcius sleeping bag. We put a set of thin close cell foam matress on top of the air matress and now it's cozy.
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hilltop
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# Posted: 7 Sep 2010 19:57
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I use a futon which I like as it doubles as something to sit on. I bought a good quality pad and cover and find it comfortable.
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mlhall
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# Posted: 8 Sep 2010 04:23
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The wife mentioned futons the other day. I like Gary's idea of the bag. I hadn't thought of that.
Matt
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Kithera
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# Posted: 8 Sep 2010 15:28
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I'm all for a bare plywood platform bed with about 2" of egg crate.
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KC cabin
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# Posted: 8 Sep 2010 19:00
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Ok, I feel like such a hypocrite ...
The queen sized mattress I had in storage was in worse shape than I thought. I needed a quick solution for the 3 day weekend so I bought *gasp* an air mattress ... We covered it with a nice cushy comforter and put a fitted sheet on top of it, followed by a top sheet and blankets. We were very surprised because it was actually quite comfortable. No leaks, no gymnastic mishaps. : )
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Gary O
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# Posted: 8 Sep 2010 23:06
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Ah, tiny people.
Enjoy.
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KC cabin
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# Posted: 9 Sep 2010 00:07
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6'2" here and the better half is 5'10". The only thing "tiny" was our expectation of a good night's sleep. : ) All in all, based on one weekend's use, it twernt too bad for an interim solution. And I suppose that if this doesn't work out, well then, to "air" is human.
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Gary O
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# Posted: 9 Sep 2010 22:33
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Correction; thin, statusque, fit people.
Us aging round feeders need support.
Hats off to ya
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 18 Sep 2010 11:49
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Gary O.that is not the story at all totally.
u had a hot breakfast.u stinker!
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Gary O
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# Posted: 18 Sep 2010 12:21
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Hey Cabingal3, you're totally exposing my story ending 'enhancement' and you're off topic......
Shouldn't you be fixing breakfast?
Fibber O'Dee
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wildwood
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# Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:39
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If thinking of buying used mattress and box springs or used cloth covered furniture, be very careful due to the new outbreak of bed bugs across the country. No festicide will kill these nasty little creatures. They can live for an entire year without eating, nasty little blood suckers.
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Moontreeranch
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# Posted: 23 Sep 2010 12:26
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PIcked up some memory foam on ebay...for cheap about 35 bucks for a twin size 4" thick
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