RV Mattress Size: How to get a good nights sleep

Imagine laying in bed on your RV Mattress and listening to those amazing sounds of nature. Crickets chirping, owls hooting, or just the wrestling of the trees outside from the east wind blowing by. I love those sounds, but this can come to a halt quickly if you are laying on an uncomfortable RV mattress. We might be able to muscle through a weekend but imagine sleeping on a stiff or mushy mattress night after night. The first thing you need to know before purchasing an upgrade is your RV Mattress Size.

Though RV mattresses are notoriously known to be hard to sleep on, some are just as good as those in your home. Factory mattress that comes with your RV will most likely be cheap and hard. A good quality mattress upgrade can go a long way.

RV Mattress

So, what can I do?

Is one RV mattress the same as the next?

Honestly, No. There are many options for upgrades and toppers. Before we get into those, let us talk about some other ways to assure you are comfortable while on the road or in the campground.

Each of us is very different and what relaxes us changes from person to person. Some people need no light at all to sleep soundly and others like me enjoy the sounds of the ocean or a good thunderstorm.

RV Mattress Size Chart

RV mattress size - dog enjoying a good nights sleep

What can we do to assure a better night’s sleep in our RV

Make sure you purchase the right RV for yourself.

Is there enough room for everyone?
Will you need side shelves for your comfort or a CPAP machine?
Are there outlets for needed connections?
Do you need a walk-around bed?
Bedroom location (back, camp side, or neighbors camp side)

Stabilize your RV to reduce movement

Feeling like you are swaying out in the middle of the ocean every time someone moves is not a good feeling at all.

Use wheel chocks to help with front-to-back movement
Lower your stabilizers if you have them to reduce side-to-side sway
Add manual stabilizers or scissor jacks to reduce side-to-side sway
Level your RV

Whatever you can do to reduce or eliminate movement in your RV will make a good night’s sleep much more obtainable.

You want to make sure you can get the perfect temperature for you

AC is functioning properly
Bedside fan if needed
Or just the perfect weather to open windows and create a crosswind

Use proper lighting to set the ambiance

Keep lights dim once bedtime is getting close
Blackout Curtains
Use LED lighting (produces more blue light than regular bulbs)
Red lights are known to improve sleep quality
Stay off your phone before bed
Turn off the TV before bed
Screen time of any kind stimulates the brain and slows your good sleep process

Pick the perfect campsite

Beware of playground locations (especially if you like to sleep in or take afternoon naps)
Scope out possible problem neighbors (this is tough)
Know restroom/shower locations
Check campground maps ahead of time if available and choose wisely
Most of all, know when to arrive – Sunday afternoon arrival gives you the best option for picking a prime site.

Drinking alcohol before bed does the opposite of what you probably think. It may make you tired but it also interferes with brain activity that is needed to let yourself naturally fall asleep.

Making your bed just that much more comfortable

A good quality set of sheets can go a long way also. The lower the thread count and the less comfortable and scratchy they will feel.
A new quality mattress
A thick mattress topper
Soft comforter
A good pillow and then a few throw pillows

RV mattress size chart - soft bed made up with pillows

RV Mattresses

Sleep EZ America can custom-size your perfect night’s sleep

The Best RV Mattresses – reported by Sleep Foundation

Best Overall – Brooklyn Bedding Wanderlust
Best Value – Bear Trek
Most Comfortable – Dynasty CoolBreeze Gel Memory Foam Mattress
For Best Pressure Relief – GhostBed RV
Best Cooling – Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Hybrid
Back Pain Relief – Park Meadow Pocketed Coil Mattress
Best Luxury – ORB Performance Hybrid Mattress

RV mattresses run any many different sizes and shapes depending on your RV type. Measure your carefully to assure you get the correct fit. From your regular bedroom mattress, bunk house mattress, or even a class C over bunk mattress. As with the mattress, you will also find it hard to find sheets and blankets to fit properly in most RVs

RV Mattress sizes

Size	Dimensions
RV Bunk	28” x 75” 30” x 75” 30” x 80” 34” x 75” 35” x 79”
RV Twin	38” x 75” 38 x 80” 39” x 75” 40” x 80”
RV Full	53” x 75” 54” x 75” 55” x 75”
RV Three-Quarter	48” x 75” 48” x 80”
RV Short Queen	60” x 74” 60” x 75”
RV Queen	60” x 80”
RV Olympic Queen	66” x 80”
RV King	72” x 75” 72” x 80”
RV California King	72” x 84”

How to get a good nights sleep in my RV