RV Replacement Mattress?

[CuriousGeorge]

Own a 2014 Winnebago Winnie Drop originally supplied with a short queen mattress (60" x 73") which was never comfortable and is now coming apart at the seams going into it's third year.  Looking for a simple replacement one piece FIRM foam mattress, ideally 6" to 8" thick with durable cover.  Something that will maintain firmness and last several years with moderate use.

Looking online I see options varying from $200 to $700 or more and many with a "memory foam" layer I don't particularly care for.  In addition, prefer to keep the price reasonable / moderate.

Would appreciate any advice or recommendations.

Thanks

[PJ Stough]

Maybe this site will be helpful.  https://www.themattressunderground.com/

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Most areas have a custom mattress shop that will make one most any size and style you like. It's actually not a difficult manufacturing process, so a small shop can do it.  We've had a mattress made to order for less than many local mattress storees wanted for a standard size.

There are also online (aka mail order) companies that do it, but local is often more reasonably priced.  Google "custom mattress" in your area.
https://www.mattressinsider.com/custom-mattress.html

[steve-n-sueC]

We recently replaced the short queen Sleep Number mattress that came in our 08 Adventurer 38j, with a custom built short queen from Personal Comfort.  It is considerably more expensive than those you were mentioning, but I have absolutely no regrets, after sleeping on it every night for three months. 

[stripit]

We just replaced our mattress with a Bed in a Box. This is our 4th purchase from them. We now have their units in our home and rv's we have owned. Not really cheap, but oh so comfortable. They ship within a day or so and never any issues with the company or the product.

[javandyke]

Very happy with our mattress from mattressinsider.com.

[aprs]

Got a Queen size foam memory mattress from Costco last October and it’s firm but comfortable. I think the price was around $500.

[Peggyy]

We bought a Zinus 10 inch memory foam mattress from amazon. It is a short queen.  It was about $200.  We love it.  Firm and comfy.

[Gwbeech]

Also bought the zinus 10" mattress only ordered from walmart.com .alittle firm but
very comfortable.around 200 to 250 dollars.

[cpaulsen]

We have always just gone to a local mattress store and bought what we wanted.

[spencerpj]

I once read that you need to be careful selecting a mattress.  Example, you don't want a 'Home' mattress laying on the floor in your stick house because they are designed to be on a Box Spring, that allows ventilation.  This is necessary to 'dry out' the mattress.  (You wouldn't believe how much one sweats at night).  I'm not sure how valid that is, but I would be cautious of throwing just anything down, that was not tested and good.  You don't want to start sleeping on something that might get moldy.

[Rene T]

I once read that you need to be careful selecting a mattress.  Example, you don't want a 'Home' mattress laying on the floor in your stick house because they are designed to be on a Box Spring, that allows ventilation.  This is necessary to 'dry out' the mattress.  (You wouldn't believe how much one sweats at night).  I'm not sure how valid that is, but I would be cautious of throwing just anything down, that was not tested and good.  You don't want to start sleeping on something that might get moldy.

I just did a quick search and found a couple of sites talking about box springs and are they required. At one time, ventilation may have been an issue but not anymore I don't think. One of the issues is will the manufacturer of a mattress warrantee it if there isn't a box spring. Here is one site:
https://www.sleepadvisor.org/do-you-need-a-box-spring/

[Peggyy]

I dont think the new memory foam mattresses need a box springs.  Correct me if i am wrong.  Ours is just so comfy.

[spencerpj]

I dont think the new memory foam mattresses need a box springs.  Correct me if i am wrong.  Ours is just so comfy.

From what I read, I think they are ok, they do not wick up moisture