Things To Consider When Choosing A Mattress For Your RV
Long road trips or extended time spent in an RV can really make you appreciate getting a good night’s sleep. Great sleep is just as important on the road as it is at home. The easiest way to achieve home-level comfort is to invest in a high-quality mattress for your RV. With extensive RV models and sizes on the market, choosing the right one can be challenging. When making this choice for your RV, it is important to take the size and type into consideration. You want a mattress that is going to fit your space as well as your sleep needs. You will also need to ensure that it is approved by the Department of Transportation. SleepDog® mattresses meet all of those needs, ensuring safe and high-quality sleep on the road.
Mattress Size
SleepDog® provides multiple RV mattress size options; including RV Queen-size and RV King-size. They also offer other common sizes for different RV models and configurations. The full list of sizes includes size A (36”x80”), B (39”x80”), C (42”x80”), D (32”x80”), Queen (60” x80”), RV Queen (60”x75”), and RV King (75”x75”). Each size is available in a 7” thick or 9” thick mattress. With the varying sizes of RV spaces and beds, it is crucial to find the size that will best fit your needs. When looking for the right fit, make sure that you know the is the exact size of the bed in the RV. The easiest way to do this is to simply measure the size of the bed that came with the RV. Ensuring that you have the correct sized mattress is key for sleeping comfortably in your RV.
Mattress Type
SleepDog® is known for its high-quality over-the-road truck and RV mattresses. They offer two different models: the theSleepDog® and theBig Dawg™. The Big Dawg is the most popular model. It is 9” of plush memory foam infused with CoolRest® technology. The Big Dawg is topped with a quilted foam cover that provides extra comfort and is double-sided, so you can choose between a soft or firm feel. The SleepDog® is 7” of medium-firm memory foam. This option is also infused with CoolRest® technology. The firmness of the SleepDog® allows for your spine to be supported in any sleep position. Both are made with CertiPUR-US® certified memory foam. When making this choice for your RV, it is important to take your sleep positions into consideration. SleepDog® mattresses are designed to accommodate all sleep positions, especially while on the road.
DOT Approval
The “DOT” or Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining and developing the transportation system in America. This includes RV transportation. Mattresses that go in trucks and RVs need to pass DOT approval. Below are a few of the criteria that they must meet in order to comply with the Department of Transportation’s strict qualifications:
- Must be a minimum size of 75” long, 24” wide (a standard twin size measures at 75” by 38”, so any RV mattress size that is a twin or larger will meet this requirement).
- Size must allow for at least 24” of space from the top of the mattress to the ceiling.
- Mattress (and sleeper berth area) must be rectangular in shape.
- Flexible foam must be at least four inches thick.
- Must accommodate all Department of Transportation sleeper berth requirements.
When looking for a DOT-approved mattress, look no further than SleepDog®. All SleepDog® mattresses are DOT approved and designed for life on the road.
SleepDog® is your go-to when choosing a mattress for your RV. Your RV mattress needs to be the right size, the right type, and meet the criteria to be approved by the Department of Transportation. While most RVs come with one, these mattresses do not have the same quality, comfort, or support. SleepDog® mattresses come in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and materials, and they are all DOT approved. They make getting better sleep on the go easier than ever. On top of their superior quality, they are made in the USA, shipped to you for free, and come with a 120-night trial and 10-year warranty. Contact a SleepDog® team member today to find the right mattress for you and your RV!