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Personanne b
28/4/2013 at 6:49pm
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Hello, we are going camping in June to North Wales. I have arthritis in my knee and cannot kneel on it or squat down. It has gone worse in the last year, and I'm wondering whether a raised airbed would make life easier to get up off, or a campbed? I know that the size of the bedroom compartments is only 3cm wider than the double airbed size so am a bit worried whether it will fit. Has anyone any ideas. Really do love camping but might have to make some adjustments!


Personandy4x4
28/4/2013 at 7:35pm
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Go for one of the army style camp beds these are widely available. These sit around 18" off the ground and are very comfortable.


PersonThorgrim
29/4/2013 at 7:49pm
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PersonCliff n Pat
29/4/2013 at 10:14pm
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Anne I have had both hips done & my knees are on the way out but we use a raised double airbed with no problem in a Monty 6, we tried the camp beds but they were too long for the tent we had at the time & Pat didn't like the fact they were single so we sold one & have one left, you can have it for a fiver if you are ever in Salford. But Argos do them as well.

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Personanne b
29/4/2013 at 10:41pm
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Thanks everyone. I have ordered a raised single airbed to try out. Failing that, my son has a camp bed I will have to see if I can sleep on. I would normally roll onto my knees and then stand but cannot bear to kneel on it now. I'm only 50! Can't give up yet!


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Hi

my husband suffers from arthritis in both knees and what we have done is get 2 low camp beds from go out doors( the £10 ones) and we tie the legs together so they don't separate during the night which in effect creates a double bed we then put on top of them a double air bed which gives us a decent height bed that makes it easier for hubby to get in and out of is comfy and has the added bonus of being off the ground plus

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PersonLynm
30/4/2013 at 5:36pm
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anne b I had a knee op last year & I have been told I can't kneel for at least 2 years if then. So we bought an Outwell Posado double absolutely brilliant as it's the same height as a bed. Also warmer as not on the ground. they do singles to. Another bit of advice add a SIM on top 7 wow just like home!

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PersonSmiledmb
30/4/2013 at 6:26pm
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Afraid with my hip, we went to a caravan. Wake up warm and comfy and no pain now :)

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