WestDubs Pop-Top - do you store mattress up there?

[Alexryc]

Hi All

I appreciate this is quite a basic request; but I have the West Dubs pop top with the hard top area for a mattress to go there.

I purchased a mattress which fits that area great. I was told the mattress is fine to be kept there, but it felt odd to me. Do people do this? Or is it not best practise?

Thanks
Alex

 

[Bav]

As long as there's room for it when the roof is closed, it'll be fine. Not sure long term storage is a good idea though, especially through the winter months.

 

[Alexryc]

As long as there's room for it when the roof is closed, it'll be fine. Not sure long term storage is a good idea though, especially through the winter months.

Thank you Bav, do you think from a hygiene perspective?

 

[Bav]

Thank you Bav, do you think from a hygiene perspective?

Prolonged storage in cold/damp conditions may encourage mould & fungal growth, but on a summer road-trip or camp that shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Alexryc]

Prolonged storage in cold/damp conditions may encourage mould & fungal growth, but on a summer road-trip or camp that shouldn't be a problem.

Much appreciated!

 

[drinfinity]

Mine is up there all the time. I leave all the upholstery in the van.

 

[Alexryc]

Mine is up there all the time. I leave all the upholstery in the van.

Thank you! What type of pop top do you have?

 

[drinfinity]

It’s from PopTops AKA Streamline. It is taller than most, as it was cut to go over the arial on the cab. I wasn’t too happy about the height originally, but now I store the air mattress and mattress topper up there. Loads more space in the van as a consequence, so happy with that. Not so happy with the fitter overall, that’s a different story.

 

[Alexryc]

It’s from PopTops AKA Streamline. It is taller than most, as it was cut to go over the arial on the cab. I wasn’t too happy about the height originally, but now I store the air mattress and mattress topper up there. Loads more space in the van as a consequence, so happy with that. Not so happy with the fitter overall, that’s a different story.

Ahhh that sounds class. I wish mine was! Have you had a bad experience? I purchased mine pre fitted out too. It’s such a minefield

 

[drinfinity]

Ahhh that sounds class. I wish mine was! Have you had a bad experience? I purchased mine pre fitted out too. It’s such a minefield

Well as you asked… The factory is a mess, they covered my van in swarf, including in my reversing camera connection, and I’m still working to reduce the creaking.

 

[Alexryc]

Well as you asked… The factory is a mess, they covered my van in swarf, including in my reversing camera connection, and I’m still working to reduce the creaking.

What is swarf? Can you not return it?

 

[drinfinity]

Swarf - the dust you get when you saw through steel. Invisible until it rains a couple of weeks later, and your van comes out in a rash.