Okay, so I’ve been wanting to do some more car camping. I love my SUV, but sleeping in the back hasn’t been the most comfortable experience. I figured a good mattress would make a world of difference, so I decided to dive into the world of foam mattresses.
First off, I measured the back of my SUV with the seats folded down. I needed to know exactly how much space I was working with. I mean, who wants a mattress that doesn’t fit? I made sure to account for the wheel wells and any other weird bumps or curves. Also, I needed to figure out if I wanted to try to fit a full-size mattress or if a custom size was the way to go.
Then, I started looking around online. I read a bunch of reviews, and I have to say, it got a little overwhelming! There are so many options out there. Memory foam, latex, some kind of hybrid thing. Then I had to consider thickness, some were like, 4 inches, others were 12! I even saw some that fold up, which seemed kind of handy for storage.
I checked out some of those Amazon reviews. And let me tell you, people have some strong opinions about mattresses. I saw some folks raving about Zinus brand mattresses, especially the green tea-infused ones. They seemed popular and not too pricey, so I added them to my maybe list. Also, I found that some people were talking about DIY options, like, combining latex and polyfoam, which sounded interesting, but maybe a bit too involved for me.
After a while, I decided to go with a 6-inch memory foam mattress. It seemed like a good balance of comfort and thickness. Also, I figured it wouldn’t be too bulky to store when I’m not using it. Since the size is not a usual one, I ordered a custom-size one online.
When it finally arrived, I was so excited! I unpacked it and let it expand for a day or two, just like the instructions said. Then, the moment of truth. I put it in the back of my SUV, and it fit perfectly! It is just the size that I measured. I laid down on it, and oh my goodness, it was so comfortable! It felt like sleeping on a cloud. I can see that the 6-inch thickness is just right for me.
- Measure your SUV’s cargo area carefully.
- Read reviews and compare different types of foam.
- Consider thickness and storage options.
- Don’t be afraid to go with a custom size.
- Let the mattress fully expand before using it.
I’m so glad I finally got a foam mattress for my SUV. Now I can’t wait to go on my next camping trip and get a good night’s sleep under the stars! This setup is way better than any air mattress I’ve ever tried. I can now happily spend a night in my SUV.
