It is no secret that most RV mattresses are not very comfortable and that a good night’s sleep is often a long way off. I am not going to discuss the Midnight Train that comes through most campgrounds. What I do want to discuss is what you can do to get a good night sleep in your RV.
The very first thing you could do is get rid of your mattress and get one of these deep foam jobs. I know, I know they are expensive. But the people I know who have spent the big bucks really sware by them as being a great way to get a good nights sleep.
12 Inch Foam Mattress King or Queen
Cushioned cover of yarn dye jacquard with superfine velveteen borders and decorative piping help to keep your sheets in place.
Sleep cool layering system-2.5″ MyGel® memory foam, 1″ premium 3lb memory foam, 3″ of Pressure Relief Foam.
Base support layer of 5.5″ high-density foam to provide long lasting durability and stability.
The product is treated with green tea, a natural odor protectant.
I realize this suggestion is a bit expensive so, let’s look at some other solutions for a better nights sleep in your RV.
How about using your current mattress but adding a mattress topper? This helps soften the top of the current bed and you may be able to get a good nights sleep.
2″ thick foam mattress topper
Soft foam conforms to body weight and position
LUCID foam offers superior comfort and pressure relief; great for camping and RVs
Correctly aligns the spine by supporting the head, neck, and shoulders
Naturally hypoallergenic – 3-year warranty
You are cold all the time and can not settle down for a good nights sleep you say. How about a heated mattress pad? You can adjust the heat for just the temperature Winter or Summer.
Dual Control Heated Mattress Pad
100% polyester
Made in USA and Imported
Therapeutic Heat
100-Percent Polyester Skirted Mattress Pad
All sizes
Machine Wash and Dry
5 Year Warranty
If you are still not comfortable maybe improved softness in your sheets would help. How about some 700 count fitted sheets? The higher the thread count the softer the sheets.
Cotton Blend
All sizes have double the pillowcases! Twin has 2 – Full, Queen, and King have 4!
Easy care and wrinkle resistant when following washing instructions.
Stylish Pleated Hem on Pillowcases and Flat Sheet.
Deep pockets will fit mattresses up to 18in.
Combed cotton 60’s yarn blend (60% Cotton / 40% Polyester) for smoother, sturdier and higher quality fabric.
Maybe a personal electrical heater aimed right at you would do the trick. This type of heater will not heat the whole room just you if it is aimed at you or maybe aimed just at your feet.
Self-Regulating Ceramic Element
Automatic Overheat Protection
Maximum Heat Power: 1.50 kW
Lower power useage saves on your energy bill and helps to elimanate tripping the circuit breaker if multiple heaters are used in an office setting.
Energy-Smart uses only 200 Watts
3.8″ x 4.3″ x 6.1″ tall. Fully assembled.
ETL listed
Safe ceramic element, overheat protection and cool-touch housing.
Ok so you may be comfortable but it is too noise. You can keep the outside noise outside by using a Sleep Machine. A Sleep Machine generates different soothing sounds and because it is inside and closer to you. It covers up or greatly reduces the outside sounds so you can sleep.
Six digitally recorded, calming sounds: White Noise, Thunder, Ocean, Rain, Summer Night and Brook
15, 30 and 60 minute auto off timer
Battery or AC adapter operated (AC adapter included)
Natural sleep aid
Great for the baby’s room or your room.
Or you could use some good quality ear plugs.
14 pair
Highest NRR 33. The highest certified level a foam ear plug has achieved is 33 decibels.
Super soft, smooth and comfortable, HEAROS Xtreme plugs are the professionals sole choice.
All HEAROS foam earplugs are Made in the USA at the HEAROS facility.
Physicians recommend HEAROS ear plugs for sleep, travel, studying, concerts and loud events
You could cover your eyes with a Sleep Mask. This would block out any light that is coming into the room and help you get some sleep.
Sleep anywhere, anytime. Pull out this incredibly lightweight, comfortable sleep mask anywhere – in a bed, on a flight, on a long car ride, while camping – and enjoy uninterrupted deep restful sleep.
Sleep longer in complete darkness. Exposure to light during sleep interferes with your sleep cycle, preventing you from the long and deep night’s rest you need to function at your best. The Nidra mask completely blocks out all light and visual stimuli so you can nap or sleep soundly anywhere. Nidra’s mask is like having your own personal mobile black-out curtains. Sweet dreams.
You may have used this next item when the kids were very young. Lavender spray. Lavender spray calms the savage beast and lets you fall to sleep.
Just follow the directions on the spray bottle and get a good nights sleep. Besides, it smells good too.
Here are some additional ideas on trying to get a good nights sleep in your RV.
1. Room should be dark. Cover LED indicator lights with black electrical tape. Some of those indicators are spot lights.
2. Room temperature should be between 60 and 67 degrees F.
3. Avoid large meals 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. Snack 45 minutes before bedtime.
Lastly, relax, relax, relax. Stop thinking of that loud neighbor or the neighbor’s kids. Remember to have fun and relax.
Until next time.
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