So my old truck was a freightliner, the bed was upgraded by the company. I never had a problem with my back with it. But this 14 prostar I'm in now sucks. My back started hurting after a few months in it. What can I do to get it more comfortable? Memory foam pad, or just get a new matress all together?
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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by jhguitar87, Aug 12, 2014.
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I put a temperpedic in ours. But we're owners so, it's a little different. I wouldn't invest that much into a company truck.
Maybe try some of that higher dollar memory foam, the stuff that runs about $55 or so, give it a try and keep your receipt to return it if not good for you,
just an idea. Oh and you could get one of tempurpedic pillows, I got one for like $115 BUT it was really worth it. Sleep is priceless
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I'm a company driver, and purchased one of those 2" thick memory foam pads from Walmart for $89. Best money I ever invested for sleep. I added one of the $20 comforters on top of that before putting on the fitted sheet (best to get the microfiber fitted sheets at a truck stop that fit your mattress size). Made a huge difference when team driving, I'm getting good sleep whether the truck is moving or stationary.
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I'm ready to stop having back pain. Thanks guys!
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You might wanna try stopping at a bed bath and beyond and getting a pretty decent mattress pad. Don't be cheap and go to Walmart, you may end up regretting it later.
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I went local. Now I sleep on my queen sized memory foam mattress.Honch Thanks this.
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You sure it's the bed and not maybe the seat? Are you a solo driver or team?
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I bough the $99 memory foam (thinking 3" version) at Walmart. Works really well! Also bought a memory foam type pillow at Bed Bath & Beyond. Put in some ear plugs and see you in the morning. GSD on guard, he has to earn his way, LOL.
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sleepdawg sells both memory mattresses and toppers. I have their mattress...although its quite pricy...it is amazingly comfortible
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Anything foam is to hot in the summer for me. I had a latex mattress very comfortable but hot, I have had the memory toppers, same thing to hot. 2 1/2 years ago I bought the Big Rig Mattress out of Dalton Ga. 706 278 6010. very comfortable, it's cool and very well made. I highly recommend it.
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