Bigdog wrote: We are using an Airdream full size on the sofa bed for my step-son and have been using it for about 1 1/2 years when we've been camping.It was about $300 and we've been very happy with it.It blows up in about 60 seconds and deflates just as fast and seems to hold the air pressure for several days at least.It has it's own air pump and about 2" of padding and springs on the bottom.
We also like our AirDream that's in our hide-a-bed; it takes the bar-in-the-back issue away. It's an air bladder on coils.
Eric
2009 Holiday Rambler Admiral 33SFS (34' 3")
2008 Jeep Liberty - North Edition (4x4 auto)
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We full time and after the regular mattress gave out, we went looking. We bought a Sleep Number bed and sent it back. I have multiple back issues and it did not work for me.
We buy cheap air mattresses. We have to replace them about once a year, but only pay around $20 for them. We keep a spare in the closet. We really liked the AeroBeds and for a couple years used the dual chamber queen. They seemed to always fail and it was always on the weld line between the chambers. They were always replaced under warranty, but that got to be a hassle. We now have a single bladder AeroBed and it is doing a great job. I think we paid $65 for it.
We slept on water for 35 years and I sure do miss it, but the AeroBed is a good choice.
Dale
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Wife to Terry (Teacher's Pet)
2006 Tiffin Phaeton 40' QSH, 4 slides (Phaeton Place)
2003 Sport Trac Toad
2004 R-Vision Trail-lite 213
Fulltiming since retiring in 2005
I have a sofa bed in the RV that uses an inflatable air mattress that is deflated and stored in the drawer under the sofa when not in use.
Not sure what the OP wanted, correct me if I am wrong, but I think there are at least 3 different applications and types of air mattresses in an RV. I am intentionally leaving out jackknife sofas.
1. Permanent Bed, not a sofa: This is the only place I can use a sleep number bed, correct? A sleep number bed is not designed to be deflated everyday and probably cannot fold into a compact package for storage? Is that right?
2. Sofa bed where foam mattress is left on the bed and folds into sofa: This is the only type where you could use an AirDream (air over coil), correct?
3. Sofa bed where you remove the mattress before folding the bed platform back into sofa: This is what I have and find that I must use a standard air mattress. They are very poor quality and always leak. Must be pumped up in the middle of the night. They are always $60 or less. Does anyone know where I can get a quality one, even if it was $200-$300? Sometimes the marketplace does not offer quality in certain items. I have tried several brands including Aerobed, Intex, etc.
bazdad wrote: How many went to a cheap air mattress to test how they liked it? What was the results? I do not want to spend the big bucks for the air bladder in the RV.
First let me say that I have a very bad back. I slept on a waterbed for years then while camping used a Coleman Brand air mattress for the tent, guess what? It was wonderful. After a few years of using a Coleman in my home I saw an add for the Sleep Number, thought this would be great, ordered one, boy am I grateful I could send that baby back, the worst thing I have ever slept on, my back was furious with me and when my back is unhappy, ain't nobody around me happy. I went back to the Coleman then found the AeroBeds. They last about 12 months longer than the Coleman, a little more pricey, but my back is happy. The AeroBed will be going with me in the MH. I've tried the memory foam for a topper in the MH, nope, it's AeroBeds for me.
Just my opinion and you know what they say about that! LOL
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I like the idea of the Aerobed, but I've slept on an air mattress in the cold and it was terrible as the air in the bed stayed l\like an ice block.
Also, I would think that every time I moved, my wife would be moved due to the air shifting in the chambers.
wiskeyVI wrote: I like the idea of the Aerobed, but I've slept on an air mattress in the cold and it was terrible as the air in the bed stayed l\like an ice block.
Also, I would think that every time I moved, my wife would be moved due to the air shifting in the chambers.
An easy way to prevent the cold from the mattress seeping up is to put a blanket between the mattress and the bottom sheet. Can't speak for the disturbing of a bed partner, well, other than my dog, and he will huff at me and leave the bed if I toss and turn too much.
wiskeyVI wrote: LOL...our dog does the same...I wonder if am electric blanket under it would work?
I wouldn't use an electric blanket for three reasons: 1. I've seen too many house fires caused by them. 2. I'd be worried that the heat would cause a weakening of the seams, causing a leak faster. 3. I like sleeping in a cold (58 degrees) bedroom and I use a feather/down comforter. Very comfy.
My son told me recently that his in-laws are not happy with their "sleep number" bed in their class c and are going to replace it. Didn't know what they disliked about it.
When we sold our 5er, we took the sleep number out and put in a cheap Wally World air mattress. Put the sleep number in the TC. Had to put in an extra 110V electrical outlet. Here is how I put in the outlet.
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I went back to the Coleman then found the AeroBeds. They last about 12 months longer than the Coleman, a little more pricey, but my back is happy. The AeroBed will be going with me in the MH. I've tried the memory foam for a topper in the MH, nope, it's AeroBeds for me. 
