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02-21-2013, 08:48 AM
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Tent Ends - What type/size bedding do you use?
We are picking up our new 19H in May (can't wait) and I am trying to figure out what bedding to use. For the kids it is easy - two sleeping bags. But for DH and I we would like to make the bed. I understand the mattress sizes are 60x75. Do I really need to buy special RV sheets or can I use regular queens? As for the comforter, I'm guessing that I don't need a Queen size since I won't want the extra hanging over. Would a full (double) comforter be large enough?
Karen
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02-21-2013, 09:08 AM
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Location: Missouri City, The Republic of Texas
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We put queen sheets on our bunks (X23B) and the fitted bottom sheet is a bit too big but it works well enough. It follows that the top sheet is also a generous size for the bed. We have a queen blanket and comforter when needed and they are also generous but not too large for us. If our outing will include more than one campground we just fold the sheets and blanket up with the mattress when moving. Saves a little time when we get to the next stop.
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02-21-2013, 09:39 AM
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Location: Minnesota
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We use standard queen size bedding. I personally think the mattress feels cold (even in the summer), so we put a light fleece blanket on top of the mattress first, then the usual bedding. If I recall correctly we us a queen comforter, and we roll the edge (dinette side) under itself and back up onto the mattress for the day (hope that makes sense).
Just as a tip for making the bed faster and easier. We unzip the emergency exit screen from the bunk end and one of us is outside and one inside. This makes tucking the corners in and making the bed really easy.
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02-21-2013, 09:47 AM
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Target sells the cotton t-shirt feeling sheets queen size. They fit great and also come in a bag which stores the sheets well during travel/storage. We use a queen comforter.
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02-21-2013, 03:18 PM
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You may want to think about a 2" foam topper, really adds comfort plus it fills out the fitted sheet Larry
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02-22-2013, 11:09 AM
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Regular Queen size sheets. As for comforter or blankets, I just grab what I have laying around at home and tuck things in.
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02-22-2013, 08:31 PM
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Location: Southern NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 19H F250
You may want to think about a 2" foam topper, really adds comfort plus it fills out the fitted sheet Larry
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x2!!!
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02-22-2013, 09:46 PM
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Location: Central PA
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I use regular queen size sheets, blankets, and comforter. I just tuck in the extra. I do use bottom sheets that have elastic all the way around. It pulls the excess sheet (if the sheets are made for a thick mattress) under the bunkend.
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02-22-2013, 10:31 PM
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Location: Newton, NJ
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For those cold weather campers out there, my wife and I bought a Queen heated mattress pad. Oh man, I can't wait for our first trip out in March!
Joe
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02-22-2013, 10:52 PM
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We bought two heated mattress pads this past fall, and used them during the last few trips, they were fabulous!
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02-23-2013, 09:38 AM
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I added the 3-inch magic foam topper on mine. makes all the difference in the world... I too was surprised the RV queen size beds were different from the house queen sizes.
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02-23-2013, 01:44 PM
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RoyBraddy are you a "Real" Horse Creeker? I just talked to one the other day. I live in Salem.
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02-24-2013, 10:39 AM
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Location: Oakdale Minnesota
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We also use queen sheets in our 2011 19h and also bought a heated mattress pad and have used it on a trip in Oct to Duluth love it
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03-06-2013, 02:52 AM
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I must be the odd one out, we use sleeping bags. It's just so much easier than making up beds.
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03-06-2013, 04:34 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gaylec
I must be the odd one out, we use sleeping bags. It's just so much easier than making up beds.
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No you're not. I agree. (Now if I could just get DW to agree.)
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03-06-2013, 07:52 AM
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Queen size sheets on our 19H mattresses, with a sleeping bag over top as the comforter. We also have water proof mattress covers over the mattress to protect it in case my son has an accident. They usually stay on with the mattress folded. This year we are trying a memory foam topper on our mattress. In cooler weather we use an electric blanket to preheat the bed. It is under the sleeping bag and we turn it on about an hour before bed. The bed is nice and toasty when we get in and then we turn it off and we are pretty warm for the entire night.
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03-06-2013, 08:04 AM
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We use a combination of sheets and sleeping bags. Mattress pads (a nice thick pillow top mattress pad for the grown ups), sheets and sleeping bags on top. Keeps the mattresses clean from dog hair and camping dirt, and if it's a hot evening, we don't have to use the sleeping bags as we have the sheets right there.
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03-06-2013, 11:02 AM
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We use queen size sheets, blankets, comforters, etc.; whatever the temperatures are supposed to be, we pack our bedding accordingly. This past winter, we bought 2 sets of electric blankets. They don't use a lot of amperage, they have automatic shut-offs and man are they warm!! We love them so much, in fact, that my bride enjoys camping in the winter--and she hates the winter!! Happy Camping!!
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03-06-2013, 08:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gaylec
I must be the odd one out, we use sleeping bags. It's just so much easier than making up beds.
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Gaylec, what we found as the easy way to make the beds when we first get to camp, is first team work. Second, we open the emergency exit (unzip the end window screen). My DW is inside with the bedding and makes the bed from that side, and I stand outside and assist by pulling and straighten out the covers and tucking in the covers on the outer edge, and whatever else it takes. This way no one is kneeling on the bed, it is really quick and easy with the two of us.
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03-08-2013, 09:31 AM
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Location: Rochester
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We use a flat sheet on the mattresses but also use a full in the back and a queen in the front air mattress. Over that we place a foam pad on and cover it with a fitted sheet. Both my wife and I have back issues and need the extra comfort and support. I have a sleeping bag and my wife uses a sheet and heavy afghan she made.
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