condensation under mattresses

Sol · Senior Member

condensation under mattresses

mariner · Member

confuse 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 · Senior Member

Yes there is. Can't remember the name of it, bit we got it from Clark Rubber.

Works for us. wink

cheers Sol

Roving-Dutchy · Guru

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

Gerty Dancer · Guru

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.

villatranquilla · Guru

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 · Senior Member

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 · Veteran Member

Get out of bed you lazy bum..

Cruising Cruze · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Senior Member

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 · Guru

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 · Guru

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 · Senior Member

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.