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what's a good bed to have?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by thealfa, Oct 16, 2011.

  1. Oct 16, 2011 #1
    thealfa

    thealfa Medium Load Member

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    I'm looking for a bed for my apartment as well as something that could work for a trucker. I used to have a Walmart bought memory foam mattress with steel base frame that was fold able: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10924587

    Would a trucker that lives in a truck use something like this? Perhaps without the bed frame, just the mattress?

    I want to buy it again but it is sold out. It's not bad for $200. I sold mine when I had to relocate from Illinois to Maryland. Anyone know of similar bed type? Memory foam mattress is supposed to be good for your back and overall posture while sleeping.
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2011 #2
    celticwolf

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    I have a Walmart memory foam mattress in my truck.. You can not use the frame in a truck.. They have their own beds. At home I have a much more expensive mattress..
     
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  4. Oct 16, 2011 #3
    ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Speaking of...

    Has anyone used, or uses a SelectComfort bed in their truck?

    I sleep in one at home and they are wonderful beds and will try and see how it works once I go solo in a few months. If it does work, these are awesome beds.

    -Steven
     
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  5. Oct 16, 2011 #4
    Mr Ed

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    My mattress at home is stuffed with $100 bills,Being a truck driver,I needed a place to stash the millions that I make every year.Not comfortable,but I sleep like a baby,I wake up every two hours crying !
     
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  7. Oct 16, 2011 #5
    pjw044

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    I have a Sleep Number bed in my truck. Size is a twin XL.
    Was expensive purchase, but well worth it.
     
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  8. Oct 16, 2011 #6
    Colorato

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    I bought a 4" memory foam mattress cover off Ebay for $50. company is called Sleepy Mountain mattress. Way better than those $100+ Wal-Mart ones.
     
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  9. Oct 16, 2011 #7
    chompi

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  10. Oct 17, 2011 #8
    thealfa

    thealfa Medium Load Member

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    yeah I have seen memory foam mattresses go for under $50, different inches. The Walmart ones came with a steel bed frame, that's why it's priced higher. Do you already have the bed frame/base? Is it necessary to have a bed frame/base?

     
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  11. Oct 17, 2011 #9
    Colorato

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    If you have a mattress then your good to go. The cover just fits over it.
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2011 #10
    harleymanjax

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    The best bed is one with a purty lady in it!...................................:biggrin_2559:
     
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