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k-rico
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Inflatable Mattresses
I'm thinking about buying a couple of twin sized inflatable mattresses to use in the Ford Condominium and a tent.
I'm also curious about the inflating mechanisms. I think I prefer a manual pump so I don't need to rely upon batteries. Perhaps one that connects to a
bicycle tire pump. Make sense?
Is deflation while asleep a concern?
Any recommendations or brands that I should stay away from?
I know nothing about them.
Thanks
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mulegemichael
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we have a couple of Sofina inflatables that we love for camping...it's two twins that zip together to form a king and it fits perfectly in our small
tent...as a bonus it has a built in pump that you can run off a cigarette lighter OR charge up a built in battery in a wall socket before
leaving..believe me, this is the ONLY way to go...
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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No, no, no...stay away from air mattresses period! Always a problem with leaking and a real pain to inflate & deflate,
Buy a couple of self inflating mattresses and you'll never regret it. I bought two of them maybe 10 years and they are still
serviceable with no problems.
Just do it!
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mulegemichael
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beachbum...are those self inflatable ones the ones that are like, one inch thick?....this old body doesn't do well on those...these sofina ones are
like, 10 inches thick with a pillowtop and very very durable..
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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k-rico
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self inflating??
sounds like that eliminates the "self deflating" problem I'm concerned about.
also sounds like a medical problem I'm struggling with. 
any other opinions?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by k-rico
self inflating??
sounds like that eliminates the "self deflating" problem I'm concerned about.
also sounds like a medical problem I'm struggling with.
any other opinions? |
Don't say no to self-inflating till you look at these. I have one and it's comfortable. I loaned it to my big fatassed friend and he said the same
thing.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?i...
[Edited on 11-5-2009 by DENNIS]
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We have been using a Simmons air mattress for a few years now... The air pump (110v) is external... For a little more $ you can get an internal pump
model.
Purchased at Target... about $100, Queen size. It is Baja Proven, no leaks, comfortable.
The Tacoma has a 110v outlet in the bed of the truck and with an extention cord to our tent, filling the mattress is quick and easy.
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Diver
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| Quote: | Originally posted by beachbum1A
No, no, no...stay away from air mattresses period! Always a problem with leaking and a real pain to inflate & deflate,
Buy a couple of self inflating mattresses and you'll never regret it. I bought two of them maybe 10 years and they are still
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A maximum of 2 inches of air does NOT make for a comfy night's sleep !
It will do in a pinch but a 6" air matress or 4" foam makes for sweet dreams.
Stay away from the cheap air matresses; they don't hold up.
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[Edited on 11-5-2009 by Diver]
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Martyman
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Aero beds are pretty good. Count on them lasting 2-3 years then buy a new one. I've tried multiple self inflaters...no way for my fatass.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
A maximum of 2 inches of air does NOT make for a comfy night's sleep !
It will do in a pinch but a 6" air matress or 4" foam makes for sweet dreams.
Stay away from the cheap air matresses; they don't hold up.
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The self inflators arn't like a typical air mattress. It's a piece of medium density foam with air cells that fill when it's unrolled. Hard to
explain but worth looking into.
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Diver
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Martyman
...no way for my fatass. |
This one might be worth some consideration ?? 
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I have 5 self-inflating camp mattresses; the best available.
I am over 6' tall and not skinny.
They are tolerable for camping with the kids but NOT ideal.
If you are smaller or younger like my wife and kids, it might be a different matter.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
This one might be worth some consideration ?? |
Jeeezo...That is spooky. All my blow-up dolls have hands and feet. It's part of the "anatomically correct" guarantee.
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Martyman
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Diver;
Do you have her number?
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I used to sell inflatable boats-kayaks, zodiac type sportboats, etc.. Anyway, I made a magnetic sign that went on the side of my car saying
MARTY'S INFLATABLE BOATS and my phone #. I went to a party and one of my friends used different colored tape to change the sign to ..you guessed
it...MARTY'S INFLATABLE DOLLS.
I drove around for a day before I noticed it. I was busting up
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Diver
This one might be worth some consideration ?? |
Would have to sleep on your belly and would be tough to roll over.
Biggest problem with air mattresses I've always found is the deflating and trying to stuff them back in whatever package they came out off.
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Biggest problem with air mattresses I've always found is the deflating and trying to stuff them back in whatever package they came out off.
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I use a portable vacuum to suck the air out. Quick and really makes it compact.
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http://www.rei.com/product/750899
Aero All-Terrain Air Mattress with Dual Power Pump - Twin
I have the queen and it's awesome! If you ever have a problem with it you can just take it back. Don't mess with a hand pump. The pump that comes
with this bed is rechargeable and comes with an adapter to plug into a 12v cig lighter connection.
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k-rico
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
http://www.rei.com/product/750899
Aero All-Terrain Air Mattress with Dual Power Pump - Twin
I have the queen and it's awesome! If you ever have a problem with it you can just take it back. Don't mess with a hand pump. The pump that comes
with this bed is rechargeable and comes with an adapter to plug into a 12v cig lighter connection. |
Looks good but 2 out of 3 reviews on the REI site are scary.
I really want to stay away from electric pumps and just use a manual pump.
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A therm-a-rest self-inflating used in conjunction with a 2 inch thick memory foam is ideal. I've been through the aero beds, and they always seem work
well only to give out later at the most in-opportune times. That double self-inflating mattress on that Cabela's site looks pretty interesting.
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