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05/10/2015 at 10:03pm
Location: Sheffield
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Hi I am a mature (50s) camper with some back and hip problems. I used to have an Aerobed but even pumped up to the firmest, it did not quite deliver on lumbar support.
So we bought a Vango Comfort 10cm thick double self inflating mat, last year, and after using it for two seasons I must say that we are very pleased indeed. It it a bit bulky when packed, and not something that you could carry very far, but the firmness is much more controllable, and we have had a great night's sleep every time. Of course it is on the floor and that may not suit you in terms of height, but like you have said, the ridge down the middle of a raised double campbed is a bit off putting.
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05/10/2015 at 11:47pm
Location: notts
Outfit: Outwell Oakland xl & Bear Lake6
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A lot of campers on here have the double Outwell Posadas bed, myself included. Top it with a good SIM (self inflating mattress) and Bob's your uncle!
The raised Posadas means no bending down and the SIM (you will need 7.5 - 10) does provide good support. We are also "older" campers and with this arrangement have a good nights sleep. It is, in fact, as comfortable as the bed at home.
I am not an expert on SIMS, but there are many previous links on here giving good advice (find them in the search button above).
Another advantage of a raised bed is that it's raised off the ground, so warmer and it gives extra storage space underneath.
Happy searching...........
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05/10/2015 at 11:48pm
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Sorry, I forgot to mention - with a good SIM you can hardly feel the bar in the middle if at all.
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06/10/2015 at 1:35am
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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We've used an Intex Queen size double height bed for years (now on our second). The first lasted 4 seasons in the awning of our caravan. We inflated it in April and deflated in October. When inflating at the beginning of the season it would deflate slightly so would need a short blast a couple of times before reaching the firmest setting, after that maybe only once a month. I too have hip and back problems with 5 fused vertebrae as well as arthritis and find this bed is ideal. No roll together and we have a combined weight of over 30 stone and also a dog who liked it so much he slept between us. I now have a static so don't use the airbed but at the moment we are using it at home as we are awaiting a new bed. We have been using a water bed which was great before the back problems got worse and as it needed a good while for emptying we are using the air bed and it is great, I'm getting the best sleep at home that I've had for ages.
The best thing is Aldi have them on offer on Thursday for £39.99 and in my opinion worth every penny.
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07/10/2015 at 7:28pm
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Quote: Originally posted by floppy-poppy on 05/10/2015
Sorry, I forgot to mention - with a good SIM you can hardly feel the bar in the middle if at all.
We have a 10cm double sim which is actually two sims joined in the middle and it pretty much eliminates the bar down the middle.
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