RnR bed dilemma

[danstar33]

Hi all,

Recently finished a self build on a t5.1. Really happy with how it’s turned out, we’ve got the works. Full off grid electrics, inverter, solar, mains hookup, pop top, nice kitchen and cupboards etc etc. however, we’ve cheaped out on the rnr bed and are now starting to regret it. We paid £500 all in for a 3/4 width rock and roll bed, it’s MOT compliant, don’t need anything more as there’s only the two of us.

We have tried a panda topper, also a well regarded sim that fits the bed perfectly, however still cannot get a decent nights sleep. The bed we have has super soft memory foam cushions which don’t appear to be the best quality, this is apparent when sitting for any more than 2 minutes and even worse when sleeping. The frame isn’t the best either, It’s super light and clunky, paint is chipping off and it’s left a bit of a bad taste in our mouths.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good, solid 3\4 width (112cm) rnr bed that is comfy and easy to operate? I would love a gas assisted one however it’s not 100% necessary.

Cheers, I look forward to your input and recommendations.
Dan

 

[Wickzter]

Hi Dan,

We hired a van before starting our own project, which had a Vulcan RnR bed, it was comfortable enough, then a friend lent me his Duvalay which really improved the situation on our second hire. We are now fitting a Rib Altair in our own van, not cheap by any means, bit we really like the way you sleep on the back not the front as you do with an RnR, and also the fact you can position the feet or head up, and they generate more space in the back. Someone once said to me "Never be cheap with your shoes or your bed, because you spend your life in one or the other".

Everything with these vans is a compromise of some sorts. I hope you find something you like.