North American Dual Duty Dual Sided Truck Mattress Review Sleeping in my truck used to mean waking up with a sore back. I tested the North American Dual Duty Dual Sided Firm/Soft Foam Truck Mattress, a 6-inch thick, 40-pound foam mattress made in the USA with CertiPUR-US certified foam. This mattress flips for a firm … Read more
FoamRush 10-Inch Extra Firm RV Mattress Review After months of waking up with a sore back in my camper van, I knew I needed a better mattress. I tested the FoamRush 10-inch Twin (38″ x 80″) Extra Firm High Density Foam RV Mattress Replacement W/Cotton Cover, which boasts a 44 ILD compression rating and 1.8 … Read more
Designs International 38×75 Truck Mattress Review After weeks of waking up with a sore back in my Freightliner sleeper cab, I decided to try the Designs 5.5″ Thick 38″ W x 75″ L Foam Mobile Mattress Semi Truck Sleeper Cab Bed RV Bunk. At 25 pounds and with a firm Verflex foam core, it promised … Read more
That strong chemical smell from your new truck mattress is a common issue many drivers face. It matters because that odor can cause headaches and make your sleeper cab feel unpleasant. The smell is typically from a process called off-gassing, where volatile organic compounds escape from new foam and adhesives. Fresh mattresses often contain materials … Read more
I was so excited when my truck mattress arrived, only to find the included pillows were basically useless. This is a common frustration for anyone trying to camp comfortably in their truck bed. These pillows are often just thin, rectangular foam slabs that slide around and offer zero neck support. Many of us end up … Read more
I know the struggle of trying to find room for a bulky truck mattress. If your mattress takes up too much space when packed, it can make your truck bed nearly useless for anything else. In my experience, the real trick is not just stuffing it somewhere, but finding a storage method that works with … Read more
Waking up with your back pressed against a hard truck floor is a rough way to start a long haul. Stopping a truck mattress from going flat overnight is about getting the rest you need to drive safely. Most factory truck mattresses are too thin, and the foam breaks down fast under constant weight. I … Read more
I’ve often wondered if I could reach my truck mattress pump to the bed’s outlet. This matters because a short cord can leave you stranded without a fully inflated mattress on a long trip. Many truck bed outlets are 12-volt and placed near the tailgate. In my experience, extending the cord is possible, but you … Read more
Waking up on a deflated truck mattress is a terrible way to start a long haul. Plug seepage is a common culprit, and it can ruin your sleep if you don’t know how to stop it. Most people think a slow leak means the mattress is trash, but that is rarely true. I have fixed … Read more
Finding a truck mattress that fits a Gladiator properly is a common struggle for owners like me. A bad fit means a bad night’s sleep, which ruins any camping trip. The Gladiator’s bed has a unique tapered shape that most standard truck mattresses ignore. I learned this the hard way after buying a universal mattress … Read more
Waking up on a deflated mattress in your truck cab is a rough start to any day. You need to know if you should fix it or just buy a new one to get back to sleeping well on the road. I have found that most slow leaks come from a tiny hole near the … Read more
Nothing kills a good night’s sleep in my truck faster than waking up on the hard floor. A mattress that won’t stay inflated is frustrating, but it is usually a fixable problem. Most leaks come from a tiny hole in the seam or a faulty valve. I have found that a simple patch kit and … Read more