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Yep hence we've just bought a fixed bed van.  We use memory foam toppers too.

Ali

Quote: Originally posted by snowy747 on 13/11/2009

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Yep hence we've just bought a fixed bed van.  We use memory foam toppers too.

Ali

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We use a topper too. Our bed is as comfortable as the one at home. Don't get a van with a side bed as you have to climb over each other. Get an island bed.

A mover for the van is a must.

We have a fixed bed - and have a memory foam topper, too - and if it's colder we also have a double duvet on top of that but under the sheet!!!!  Mr Val A has been known to have a bad back - (keeping quiet as he's fine at the moment) - especially on holiday, until we bought the foam topper.  It's very comfortable - probably better than our bed at home. 

I must admit we never found the 'rearranged cushions' in our previous vans very comfortable - there always seemed to be 'seams', gaps, or lumps in all the wrong places even with the cushions turned upside down.  In those vans we did have a 'normal' foam topper but it had to be so thin to store away that it didn't really make a difference.

We've just bought a motor mover, too, but not yet fitted it.

We don't have a fixed bed either, prefer the extra living space. Still get a good nights sleep. We generally use as singles and I use a sleeping bag. OH makes up with sheet and douvet.

Echo point about getting a motor mover fitted. Also need care with full Aqua roll and toilet. If toilet doesn't come on wheels get a carrier, they are very heavy when full.

Awnings can be another issue, but perhaps easier for a seasoned tenter. I find I have to have a rest after putting up ours. Not just the streaching but the bending to peg out.

If we go down the caravan route OH will set up, do water/ loo etc. At the min I love camping just me and daughter and this is what I cant continue to do with bad back (OH hates tent camping).

I thought with a caravan OH could also leave me on site for a couple of days sometimes too.