It is fair to say some manufacturers have only very recently woken up to the fact that the quality of caravan mattresses is an increasingly important consideration for campers. It is also fair to say that many are still lacking in this respect. And so, this caravan mattress buyers guide is focusing on those looking for a caravan mattress to replace one of the many caravan mattresses that are designed primarily for their lightness and occasional use.
We know caravans in the post-pandemic world are certainly not cheap. We believe that your caravan mattress should be as comfortable as the one in your own home and therefore think that buying a quality custom-made mattress is a wise investment to complement your caravan. Why spend all that money on your dream caravan not to sleep very well?
We, at YourCustomMattress.co.uk have designed a small but perfectly formed range of custom-made mattresses that are lighter than most domestic mattresses without sacrificing comfort. In fact, some customers have liked their custom-made caravan mattresses so much, they bought one for their bed at home.
Choosing custom-made caravan mattresses – What are the different types?
Mainly due to weight considerations, standard caravan mattresses tend to be foam based and much thinner than your mattress at home. However, this does not have to be the case. There are a few custom mattress specialists that can provide high-quality mattresses made with materials that you would find in your mattress at home.
Before we dig inside the most popular mattress types and how they work, let’s think about what they are covered in. Higher-quality mattresses are covered in material designed to make you sleep more comfortably. Look for breathable covers, that have moisture-wicking, or cooling qualities. People living with Asthma may want to look for hypoallergenic and anti-dust mite features.
This caravan mattress buyer’s guide describes the different types of caravan mattresses and the benefits of each.
It doesn’t always follow that you’re guaranteed a great night’s sleep just because you buy the most expensive. You need to consider how you sleep, which should, in theory, dictate your preference for firmness. Check out our blog on Finding the Best Mattress to Suit Your Sleeping Position.
What is a Custom Memory Foam caravan mattress?
Memory foam, or taking it by its official title, Viscoelastic foam, was originally developed by NASA scientists in the 1960s and is now considered the simplest design and at the cheaper end of the price scale. Whilst it may be seen as old technology, it is still a popular type of mattress.
A Custom Memory foam caravan mattress has two layers.
- A high-density reflex foam that provides an excellent, supportive base, which is often found in firmer orthopedic beds.
- A softer memory foam top layer that reacts to your body heat becomes softer as it adapts around the shape of your body, providing great support and comfort. When pressure is removed from the mattress, the foam bounces back to its original shape, thereby earning its ‘Memory Foam’ title
Benefits of a Custom Memory Foam caravan mattress
- Great if you like the feeling of being hugged
- The displacement helps keep your spine aligned
- Relieves pressure on joints
- Is hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant
The potential downside to this caravan mattress type is that air circulation is limited which retains body heat. Some people do not notice this, but if you’re a hot sleeper, you may want to look at other caravan mattress types that have some cooling qualities.
Look for mattresses that are great quality and value at Your Custom Mattress.co.uk
What is a Custom Blu Cool™ Caravan mattress?
Blu Cool™ Memory Foam reacts to your body’s heat and moulds to your body’s natural shape helping to relieve pressure on your joints and keeping your spine aligned. Blu Cool™ memory foam was developed in the UK with the aim of retaining all the comfort and support of standard memory foam but without the heat and so earning its tagline of “Less Heat! More Cool!”
A Custom Memory foam caravan mattress has two layers.
- A high-density reflex foam that provides an excellent, supportive base, which is often found in firmer orthopedic beds.
- A softer Blu Cool™ memory foam top layer that reacts to your body heat becomes softer as it adapts around the shape of your body, providing great support and comfort. When pressure is removed from the mattress, the foam bounces back to its original shape, thereby earning its ‘Memory Foam’ title
Benefits of a Custom Memory Foam caravan mattress
- Blu Cool™ layer provides excellent cooling qualities
- Great if you like the feeling of being hugged
- The displacement helps keep your spine aligned
- Relieves pressure on joints
- Is hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant
Look for mattresses that are great quality and value at Your Custom Mattress.co.uk
What is a Custom Gravity Gel caravan mattress?
A Custom Gravity Gel caravan mattress is topped with a luxurious Gel infused memory foam which is designed to draw heat away from you, resulting in a more comfortable sleeping temperature. The Gel layer is also very supportive, helping to reduce those shoulder and hip pressure points.
A Custom Gravity Gel caravan mattress has two layers
- A high-density reflex foam that provides an excellent, supportive base, which is often found in firmer orthopedic beds.
- A softer gel-infused memory foam top layer that has excellent cooling and supporting qualities
Benefits of a Custom Gravity Gel caravan mattress
- The highly flexible gel-infused layer helps distribute your body weight evenly, providing extra support for your spine and neck
- Provides extra bounce in your mattress with the gel-infused foam returning to its original shape much faster than traditional memory foam
- The gel layer has great cooling qualities that wicks away body heat to encourage a great night’s sleep
- Hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant
Look for mattresses that are great quality and value at Your Custom Mattress.co.uk
What is a Custom Talalay Latex caravan mattress?
Latex is a natural material derived from the sap of a rubber tree and is therefore considered to be more sustainable than a lot of other caravan mattresses on the market. It is well known for its breathability giving superior cooling qualities and providing excellent pressure relief. Latex is pretty durable too and may therefore last longer than alternatives such as memory foam.
A Custom Latex Caravan mattress is our firmest mattress. It has two layers:
- A high-density reflex foam that provides an excellent, supportive base, which is often found in firmer orthopedic beds.
- A softer zoned Talalay Latex foam top layer that initially gives you that lovely soft sinking feeling, quickly followed by a buoyant supportive sensation, making it feel incredibly comfortable
Benefits of a Custom Talalay Latex caravan mattress
- The cushioning properties help support the natural curvature of the spine
- A natural product and therefore has great environmental credentials
- Latex mattresses are among the most durable caravan mattresses on the market
- Its natural open cell structure allows good air flow which encourages a cooler night’s sleep
- Is naturally allergen-free, providing natural resistance to mold and dust mites
- Great if you’re a wriggler – the natural resiliency of latex means that movement is not transmitted across the mattress, and thereby minimises partner disturbance.
Look for mattresses that are great quality and value at Your Custom Mattress.co.uk
What is a Custom Hybrid Pocket caravan mattress?
The purpose of the Custom Hybrid Pocket caravan mattress is to provide a positive buffet of the best components, combining them to make a superior mattress in both quality and comfort. Understandably you should expect to pay more and expect it to be a bit heavier than your average caravan mattress.
A Custom Hybrid Pocket Sprung caravan mattress has an impressive FOUR layers of high-quality components
- A high-density reflex foam that provides an excellent, supportive base, which is often found in firmer orthopedic beds.
- 2000 nano pocket coils that move independently to body weight to encourage posture-perfect sleeping
- A softer memory foam layer that reacts to your body heat becomes softer as it adapts around the shape of your body, providing great support and comfort. When pressure is removed from the mattress, the foam bounces back to its original shape.
- A top layer of Gravity Gel-infused memory which is renowned for its support and breathability helps reduce heat build-up
Benefits of a Custom Hybrid Pocket caravan mattress
- Great if you’re a wriggler or have a partner with a material weight difference – The 2000 nano pocket springs move independently to body weight which means that movement is not transmitted across the mattress.
- With a medium feel, this mattress is a great all-rounder, suiting most people’s sleeping styles.
- The Gravity Gel foam top layer has great cooling qualities
- Hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant
- The combination of high-quality components provides all the ingredients for a posture-perfect night’s sleep.
The downside of a Custom Hybrid Pocket caravan mattress is the cost, but we believe that this is truly a case of you getting what you pay for here. Another potential downside is, it will most likely be heavier than your existing caravan mattress. If weight is a concern for you, we recommend taking those gin mixers or bottles of wine out of your van and pop them in your car for the journey 😊 (it’ll be well worth it!)
Look for mattresses that are great quality and value at Your Custom Mattress.co.uk
Ordering a custom mattress to fit your caravan – sizes and shapes
The beauty of ordering a custom mattress is that you can have whatever size and shape you like (within reason). YourCustomMattress.co.uk simply groups the pricing for you based on standard domestic mattress sizes. There you can easily order online without waiting for quotes to come back to you. Anything greater than standard mattress lengths or widths greater than Superking is quickly bespoke priced based on your specification
Buying a caravan mattress – why choose YourCustomMattress.co.uk?
There’s a wise old saying that my old boss used to proffer on a regular basis, “Knowledge is Power”. Before starting YourCustomMattress.co.uk I spent many hours trawling the various caravan mattress replacement websites looking for a more supportive replacement caravan mattress for myself. In doing so I found myself disappearing down a rabbit hole, with some sites requiring a mattress design Ph.D. to understand the differences or needing the bank balance of Donald Trump.
YourCustomMattress.co.uk was created with the following key objectives:
- All must be comfortable, high-quality mattresses
- All must represent good value for money
- The choices should be easy to understand
- The ordering process should be easy and all communications clear
- Delivery should be prompt
- Customer Service should be second to none
We believe we have achieved all these objectives and would love for you to give us a try. We have a showroom in Leicestershire where you try out the mattresses for yourself. Call today to make an appointment, or, if you would like to chat, we’re happy to talk to you and guide you through the process of giving you the knowledge so that you have the power to confidently select a YourCustomMattress that is perfect for you.