Aglidden65
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We bought a 24 r jayco Melbourne with. A Murphy bed. How do you get sheets to stay on the bed, the mattress is firmly attached and no way to hold sheets. Any suggestions?
It's not easy. I have a 26 M and I'm guessing you are having trouble because the foot of the mattress is screwed into the bed frame. I just tuck down the sides and fold the foot over when we close the bed. It's not the best solution but until my new mattress arrives there isn't much you can do.
What mattress are you getting and what fits? Any size/weight restrictions? Considering 26M but mattress is a concern.
What year is your 26M? What was the mattress thickness from the factory? The Murphy bed in our '24 is OK for a few nights but we're planning to be out for weeks at a time so something has to be done. I'm looking at all options.I was all set to order a custom mattress but decided to go in a different direction. We love our latex mattress and really wanted to have the same for the RV but the most we could find was a mattress that had a foam base with a latex 1-2" layer at the top.
I had nothing to lose so I decided to order the following toppers
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UYG9F4C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
One is a 3" firm and the other is a 1" medium. I then cut the existing base and top mattress width-wise and pulled out the existing foam. The top mattress was a bit of a pain as it was sewn in several spots. Next, I had a zipper from the link above sewn into both pieces. Now all I had to do was add both layers of latex into the covers and I was done. The mattress looks factory but it's way more comfortable than it was. It's also heavier as latex is not lightweight so I give the bed a little lift as I'm putting it up to compensate for the weight.
How did all this work out? Was it worth the work you put into it after the expense? I'm looking at options. I've spoken with the OEM and they can send an upgraded factory R 'n R replacement mattress. What year is your 26M?I was all set to order a custom mattress but decided to go in a different direction. We love our latex mattress and really wanted to have the same for the RV but the most we could find was a mattress that had a foam base with a latex 1-2" layer at the top.
I had nothing to lose so I decided to order the following toppers
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UYG9F4C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UYG9LLY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Amazon.com
One is a 3" firm and the other is a 1" medium. I then cut the existing base and top mattress width-wise and pulled out the existing foam. The top mattress was a bit of a pain as it was sewn in several spots. Next, I had a zipper from the link above sewn into both pieces. Now all I had to do was add both layers of latex into the covers and I was done. The mattress looks factory but it's way more comfortable than it was. It's also heavier as latex is not lightweight so I give the bed a little lift as I'm putting it up to compensate for the weight.
It worked well, as I love a latex mattress. I'm still not a fan of a two-piece mattress, as you need to remove the sheets before raising the mattress, so I tend to leave it down, negating the advantage of the Murphy bed in the first place.How did all this work out? Was it worth the work you put into it after the expense? I'm looking at options. I've spoken with the OEM and they can send an upgraded factory R 'n R replacement mattress. What year is your 26M?