Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums

Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping and Caravanning Equipment
Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Air beds......which one? Post Reply Post New Topic
02/6/2011 at 10:02pm
 Location: Somewhere in Cambridgeshire
 Outfit: Kyham Rigidome XXL
View Haggistent's Profile View Profile   Reply to Haggistent Reply   Quote Haggistent Quote  
Joined: 09/4/2008

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   96
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

We are loking for an airbed, but which one?

I was considering one of the dubble sized raised type, but which one would suit us best? my wife and I arn't exactly lightweights so it would need to take the strain.....not worried about built in pump as in my veiw if that goes wrong thats the bed crackerd and it pushes up the initial cost.

So what are your reccomendations for a comfortable nights sleep.....



-------------
When you wake up in the morning to the sounds and sights of the campsite, ask yourself one question.....who's nicked my tent?????



02/6/2011 at 10:20pm
 Location: Cambridgeshire
 Outfit: Senator Wyoming
View Woofers's Profile View Profile   Reply to Woofers Reply   Quote Woofers Quote  
Joined: 24/7/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2200
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Aerobed is IMO the one of the best airbeds around, more expensive than most others but once they have all deflated on you and you've had to buy again and again you'll have probably spend just as much anyway, they hold 204kg (32 st), I like them as they are normal height so easy to get in and out of and best of all some are half price http://www.aerobed.co.uk/pages/compare.asp


02/6/2011 at 11:03pm
 Location: Moray
 Outfit: A couple of tents & an old caravan
View La-la's Profile View Profile   Reply to La-la Reply   Quote La-la Quote  
Joined: 17/4/2011

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   591

Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I second Woofers - Aerobeds are the most comfortable airbeds I've ever slept on.  In fact probably more comfortable than most of the proper mattresses I've had too.  

There is another make which do a similar range but the name escapes me... I believe they're also very comfy but can't say from personal experience, don't know if they last as long as Aerobed either but perhaps they are just as good ?  Can't fault my Aerobed though



03/6/2011 at 5:03pm
 Location: Lancashire
 Outfit: Outwell Trout Lake T
View mrsandmrs's Profile View Profile   Reply to mrsandmrs Reply   Quote mrsandmrs Quote  
Joined: 30/3/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   16

Site Reviews Total: 3
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 1  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 1

We've just had to take our aerobed back and get a refund as it got a puncture during the night. We'd already had it replaced due to a previous puncture. Both punctures were at the seem where the 2 chambers joined together and we're therefore impossible to repair.

They were by fay the most comfortable air beds we've tried but at that price you expect it to last. 2 punctures in less than a year is not good. We've got a coleman now but only slept on it for 3 nights so need to wait and see how it compares....


03/6/2011 at 8:39pm
 Location: Cornwall
 Outfit: Outdoor Revolution Ozone 6.0 xtr Vario
View youlbury's Profile View Profile   Reply to youlbury Reply   Quote youlbury Quote  
Joined: 16/5/2010

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1262
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 16
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Just an alternative is the camingaz convertible, we have this system

Rather than a double you do not meet in the middle

If you buy two you have 4 singles, 2 doubles or 2 double depth mattresses, the fact you can split them up makes a rather versatile system when you might have a few staying over the house.

Good price below

http://www.campervanaccessories.co.uk/convertible-quickbed-airbed-dark-blue-p-11970.html?osCsid=8bf497e750eb29f27c02baefca24712e



-------------
It's better to ask a silly question than make a silly mistake.


Advertisement



03/6/2011 at 8:45pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View savanne1's Profile View Profile   Reply to savanne1 Reply   Quote savanne1 Quote  
Joined: 02/8/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   7295
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 23
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Another vote here for the aerobed. I suffer with a bad back and after 7 nights on it (camping at the moment) and it's by far the best we've had. No needing to reinflate, no back ache and slept better than I do at home. We've had the Coleman comfort, various sims and not got on with any of them. We went for the kingsize low one (not double height) from M&S off all places after someone kindly posted a link on here after Xmas. It came with it's own washable cover and at £35 was a total bargain.

-------------
Thistledown Easter
Nantcol June
Domaine du Verdon Castellane and Etoile d'Argens Frejus Aug


03/6/2011 at 8:46pm
 Location: Ashford mx
 Outfit: vango Calder 500
View Zeelees's Profile View Profile   Reply to Zeelees Reply   Quote Zeelees Quote  
Joined: 30/8/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1645
Tent Reviews:   6

Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

none....campbeds don't deflate,we have tried loads and they all deflate,me and OH are 18st between us.

-------------
March- Padstow
April- Forest Glade
June-Grizedale
July-Jedburgh
and lots more besides


03/6/2011 at 10:49pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: None Entered
View madmum2000's Profile View Profile   Reply to madmum2000 Reply   Quote madmum2000 Quote  
Joined: 30/7/2010

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   97
Tent Reviews:   2

Site Reviews Total: 2
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Another vote for aerobed, it was as good if not better than our kingsize at home. Both of us have back problems and it was brilliant. I'd never go back to any other airbed.

-------------
Kent. Aug '10
Sussex. May '11
Wales, Aug '11
Hayling Island, Aug '13


04/6/2011 at 1:11pm
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View Bob61's Profile View Profile   Reply to Bob61 Reply   Quote Bob61 Quote  
Joined: 23/8/2009

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   10276
Tent Reviews:   4

Site Reviews Total: 28
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 2  
Site Reviews 2018: 2  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 4
Site Nights 2018: 3

I have the single version of this Outwell Flocked double. It is slightly larger all round than most airbeds so check that it will fit your bedroom pods. Nice bed though, and although not advertised as double height it is certainly quite high.


05/6/2011 at 7:14pm
 Location: South Gloucestershire
 Outfit: Khyam Tourer 400 and Cabanon Chambord
View cemh's Profile View Profile   Reply to cemh Reply   Quote cemh Quote  
Joined: 10/10/2005

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   596

Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

I would highly recommend the Coleman Comfort

Tried to add a link but failed, just google and loads appear.


Advertisement



05/6/2011 at 9:00pm
 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
 Outfit: Wynnster Eagle 6 & super old static
View Marilyn51's Profile View Profile   Reply to Marilyn51 Reply   Quote Marilyn51 Quote  
Joined: 27/9/2007

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   669
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

We have an Intex Queen and it is great. We have a joint weight of around 35 stone plus the dog and we blow the bed up at the beginning of April, maybe one or two top ups and then we deflate at the end of September, cos we sleep in the awning rather than the caravan, and we both sleep better than we do at home. I think you can still get them for around £20 so hardly breaks the bank.

-------------
Marilyn


06/6/2011 at 6:32am
 Location: 
 Outfit: 
View Francais's Profile View Profile   Reply to Francais Reply   Quote Francais Quote  
Joined: 29/6/2008

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   12115
Tent Reviews:   1

Site Reviews Total: 4
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 1  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 14
Site Nights 2018: 0

Would never use an airbed to sleep on, although they are good fun in the sea, which I can highly reccomend them for, best not to use the one with built in pump for that though.

We use two SIM's "ThermaRest DreamTime XL's" they fasten together with embedded straps, to make a QueenSize double, they are the muts-nuts, and definatley do what it says on the tin.




In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...














4266 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement


Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar


Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder