-- Edited by Sol on Thursday 14th of March 2013 09:25:14 PM
mariner said
03:50 AM Mar 15, 2013
Does anyone have a cure for condensation under mattresses in vans etc?I believe that there is a product on the market in the form of a mat of somekind. Thanks
Sol said
04:12 AM Mar 15, 2013
Yes there is. Can't remember the name of it, bit we got it from Clark Rubber.
We had the problem in our camper-trailer, and we used something like this under the mattress, but really the best thing to do is drag it out and air it, or at least lift it with something and let the air under it during the day.
villatranquilla said
07:44 AM Mar 15, 2013
a waterproof b/w you and the mattress solves the problem - I sewed some rubber backed curtain lining onto the cotton underlay - also drilled a few holes in the ply bed base
Jaytee said
12:09 PM Mar 15, 2013
We have just bought Aeromesh from Clark Rubber, Strathpine Qld, they are having a closing down sale at present and we paid $80 per metre rather than the $150 per metre that it was when we first looked at it.
We haven't used the motorhome since we put it under the mattress so can't comment about whether it works or not.
-- Edited by Jaytee on Friday 15th of March 2013 12:09:47 PM
Comebak-Wilson said
07:04 PM Mar 15, 2013
Get out of bed you lazy bum..
Cruising Cruze said
09:25 PM Mar 15, 2013
First of all open the caravan up when you sleeping widow or poptop sides
many years ago we had moistere on the canvas on the inside of the tent
the right solution was to open the windows a bit while you sleeping
just try it please
John
Hylda&Jon said
08:55 AM Mar 16, 2013
If possible, try cutting holes of some shape in the base under the matress to work as vents allowing air flow.
-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Saturday 16th of March 2013 08:57:51 AM
gypsynolmate said
11:20 PM Mar 16, 2013
I agree with hilda & jon, we have holes cut into our wooden base, been sleeping on it for 18mths. as on the road permanently and have had no problems. We do also leave our upper windows in the bedroom open when not in cold climate.
my van said
02:46 PM Mar 17, 2013
I am in thee process of making a wooden bed frame on top i put slates . The slats of timber are made into a frame so as to be able to lift then up to access under the bed . There is holes in the side of the bed base to alow air to flow through.
-- Edited by my van on Sunday 17th of March 2013 02:47:16 PM
Hylda&Jon said
05:44 AM Mar 18, 2013
my van wrote:
I am in thee process of making a wooden bed frame on top i put slates . The slats of timber are made into a frame so as to be able to lift then up to access under the bed . There is holes in the side of the bed base to alow air to flow through.
-- Edited by my van on Sunday 17th of March 2013 02:47:16 PM
Our bed is a frame that we can lift up. The only problem is that it is a king size bed with an inner spring matress which has to be lifted from the foot of the bed. Using hook scales I tested the weight & it's over 50kg so if I ever I want to sell the van or I get too weak I'll have to install some method of making lifting easier like a couple of heavy duty struts. I'm always on the lookout for some cheap second hand ones.
Gary and Barb said
09:11 PM Jul 15, 2020
The condensation can be a real problem. The Frolli system is an ideal solution for both condensation and comfort, but you'd have to sell the farm!
I experimented with some ideas including reed matting, carpet underlay, building a vented frame (my mattress sits on a fibreglass base, so is an ideal trap for condensation). Eventually, I found some 6mm treated pine garden lattice and whacked that in. It works! It is light, and only 12-15mm high, so fits nicely under the mattress. I can't feel it through the mattress, so it is comfy enough, though that is more due to the firm foam mattress than the lattice.
Gerty,
That's the one we have.
Cheers Sol
-- Edited by Sol on Thursday 14th of March 2013 09:25:14 PM
Yes there is. Can't remember the name of it, bit we got it from Clark Rubber.
Works for us.
cheers Sol
Have a look at this site http://peninsularvs.com.au/store/hydravent/cat_25.html
also google [mattress condensation prevention] this will give you more info as to how to overcome condensation.
Cheers
David
http://www.jenkinsrubber.com.au/product/639
This may be what you are looking for, Mariner.
We had the problem in our camper-trailer, and we used something like this under the mattress, but really the best thing to do is drag it out and air it, or at least lift it with something and let the air under it during the day.
We have just bought Aeromesh from Clark Rubber, Strathpine Qld, they are having a closing down sale at present and we paid $80 per metre rather than the $150 per metre that it was when we first looked at it.
We haven't used the motorhome since we put it under the mattress so can't comment about whether it works or not.
-- Edited by Jaytee on Friday 15th of March 2013 12:09:47 PM
First of all open the caravan up when you sleeping widow or poptop sides
many years ago we had moistere on the canvas on the inside of the tent
the right solution was to open the windows a bit while you sleeping
just try it please
John
If possible, try cutting holes of some shape in the base under the matress to work as vents allowing air flow.
-- Edited by Hylda&Jon on Saturday 16th of March 2013 08:57:51 AM
I agree with hilda & jon, we have holes cut into our wooden base, been sleeping on it for 18mths. as on the road permanently and have had no problems. We do also leave our upper windows in the bedroom open when not in cold climate.
I am in thee process of making a wooden bed frame on top i put slates . The slats of timber are made into a frame so as to be able to lift then up to access under the bed . There is holes in the side of the bed base to alow air to flow through.
-- Edited by my van on Sunday 17th of March 2013 02:47:16 PM
Our bed is a frame that we can lift up. The only problem is that it is a king size bed with an inner spring matress which has to be lifted from the foot of the bed. Using hook scales I tested the weight & it's over 50kg so if I ever I want to sell the van or I get too weak I'll have to install some method of making lifting easier like a couple of heavy duty struts. I'm always on the lookout for some cheap second hand ones.
I experimented with some ideas including reed matting, carpet underlay, building a vented frame (my mattress sits on a fibreglass base, so is an ideal trap for condensation). Eventually, I found some 6mm treated pine garden lattice and whacked that in. It works! It is light, and only 12-15mm high, so fits nicely under the mattress. I can't feel it through the mattress, so it is comfy enough, though that is more due to the firm foam mattress than the lattice.