What Kind of Material is Best for an RV Mattress?

We offer three basic materials from which you can make your RV mattress. First is traditional polyurethane foam. For RV, we recommend our high resiliency (HR) Everflex foam if you’re going to spend more than 2–3 nights at a time on this mattress. If not, you can get away with our less-expensive (and less dense) Econoflex foam. We offer 3 firmness options for each of these, and generally recommend medium V44 as long as your mattress is between 2–5 inches thick. If it’s thicker you should consider our less firm V34, and if it’s less than 3 inches you’ll probably want our firmer V54 foam. Your second option is much more comfortable, and organic, latex foam. We offer six firmness options, and you should select the firmness that matches your personal sleeping preference from soft to firm. Finally, we offer memory foam mattress options as well, but always recommend that you put a base layer of polyurethane foam below 1–2 inches of memory foam. Don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Service team with questions about building the right RV mattress for your needs!

How Do I Make a Pattern for My Custom RV Mattress?

To make a pattern for a custom size RV mattress, you’ll need a large piece of paper, or plastic, and a heavy marker like a Sharpie to trace the pattern. You should trace the exact shape of where the edges will be, indicating important things right on the pattern like the thickness of the mattress, and where any zippers might go if you’re going to have a cover on the RV mattress. Another important thing to determine is if the top and bottom of the mattress are the same, or if one has a slightly bigger size than the other (generally known as a bevel). If this is the case, you’ll need both a top and a bottom pattern, or must be able to communicate how much smaller one is than the other with your written instructions. As you go through the order process on our website, select the “Pattern Shape,” and you’ll enter the general dimensions of the mattress. At the end of the process we’ll tell you how to mail the pattern to us. Custom pattern shape mattresses usually take 2 weeks after we receive your pattern if they don’t include a sewn cover. If they do include a cover, it will likely take 4–6 weeks.

Why Purchase Our Mattress?

At FoamOrder, we offer ten densities of polyurethane foam mattresses to choose from, from less-expensive mid-grade Econoflex to our highly durable, long-lasting Everflex. Prices start low for our EconoFlex foam (the grade used in the manufacturing of the majority of consumer mattress brands), we recommend this grade of foam for mattresses that don’t get used a lot (guest beds, RVs, etc.). And our long lasting high-resiliency Everflex foam is still a great deal for these high-quality materials. We also offer super-comfortable, organic latex foam mattresses for the best night’s sleep you can imagine. Finally, our memory foam mattress options offer the ability to combine a dreamlike memory foam top layer with a more sturdy and durable polyurethane foam base.

Custom RV Mattress | Custom Size Replacement Mattress

Replace a worn-out RV mattress with one cut to the exact size of your bed platform. Every custom RV mattress is cut to order in the USA, from common sizes like the RV short queen, RV king and bunk to odd shapes with clipped corners, rounded corners and slide-out curves. Choose a polyurethane foam mattress in EconoFlex™ or EverFlex™ HR, an organic latex mattress or a memory foam mattress with an HR foam base, and add a sewn cover if you'd like one. Whether it's for a motorhome, a travel trailer or a pop-up camper mattress, start with your size below.

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Option 1: Shop Standard Size Mattresses By Foam Type

If your RV uses a standard twin, 60 x 80 queen, or 72 x 84 California king, you can order a ready-sized mattress in the foam you prefer. Pick a foam type below to compare feel, firmness and thickness.

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RV Mattress FAQs

What are the common RV mattress sizes, and how do they compare to regular sizes?

RV mattress sizes vary by RV brand and floor plan, and many are shorter or narrower than the household size with the same name. The most common sizes are:

RV Short Queen: 60 x 74 or 60 x 75 inches, 5 to 6 inches shorter than a standard queen (60 x 80)
RV Queen: 60 x 80 inches, the same as a standard queen
Olympic Queen: 66 x 80 inches, 6 inches wider than a standard queen
RV King: 72 x 80 inches (some 70 x 80), 4 to 6 inches narrower than a standard king (76 x 80)
RV Short King: 72 x 75 inches, 4 inches narrower and 5 inches shorter than a standard king
RV California King: 72 x 84 inches, the same as a standard California king
RV Full / Double: 53 x 75 inches, about 1 inch narrower than a standard full (54 x 75)
Three-Quarter: 48 x 75 inches, between a twin (38 x 75) and a full
RV Bunk: 28 to 35 x 75 to 80 inches, 3 to 10 inches narrower than a standard twin (38 x 75)

Because of those differences, a household mattress often won't fit. RV beds may also have clipped corners or a rounded foot, so measure your bed platform before you order.

How thick should an RV mattress be?

Most RV main beds use 6 to 8 inches. Bunks, sofa beds and dinette beds usually work best at 4 to 6 inches, and you can go to 8 to 10 inches where headroom and storage lids allow.

If you go thinner, choose a firmer foam so you don't bottom out on the platform.

How do I measure for a replacement RV mattress or make a pattern?

Measure the bed platform, not the old mattress. For a rectangle, measure the width (side to side) and depth (head to foot).

For clipped or rounded corners, trace the platform on a large sheet of paper or plastic with a heavy marker. Mark the thickness and, if you're adding a cover, where the zipper should go. If the top and bottom aren't the same size (a bevel), make a pattern for each or note the difference.

Choose Pattern Shapes when you order and we'll tell you how to mail your pattern. Pattern mattresses usually take about 2 weeks after we receive it, or 4 to 6 weeks with a sewn cover.

What is the best material for an RV mattress?

For occasional weekend trips, EconoFlex™ is the budget-friendly choice. If you sleep in your RV more than a few nights at a time, we recommend high-resiliency EverFlex™ or organic latex, which hold their shape longer.

Side sleepers often like a softer organic latex, or 1 to 2 inches of memory foam on an HR foam base. Compare all four in the foam guide above, or call our team at (415) 503-9314.

How much does a custom RV mattress cost?

Price depends on size, thickness, foam and cover. A 6-inch EconoFlex™ RV short queen (60 x 74) starts at $445.85, and a 6-inch 28 x 75 bunk mattress starts at $210.88.

EverFlex™ HR, organic latex and sewn covers cost more. Enter your measurements in the order form to see exact prices for every foam.

Can you make a folding or hinged RV mattress?

Yes. Choose Bi-Fold for a mattress that folds in half or Tri-Fold for one that folds in thirds. Folding mattresses work well on jackknife sofas, Murphy beds and beds that lift for storage access.

For anything more complex, send us a pattern or give us a call.

How do I prevent mold or condensation under an RV mattress?

Moisture from breathing and temperature swings can condense under a mattress that sits on a solid platform. Let air reach the underside with a slatted base or a breathable underlay, prop the mattress up to air it out between trips, and keep the RV ventilated while you sleep.

Organic latex also has a natural resistance to mold and mildew.

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RV Mattress FAQs

What are the common RV mattress sizes, and how do they compare to regular sizes?

How thick should an RV mattress be?

How do I measure for a replacement RV mattress or make a pattern?

What is the best material for an RV mattress?

How much does a custom RV mattress cost?

Can you make a folding or hinged RV mattress?

How do I prevent mold or condensation under an RV mattress?

RV Mattress FAQs

What are the common RV mattress sizes, and how do they compare to regular sizes?

How thick should an RV mattress be?

How do I measure for a replacement RV mattress or make a pattern?

What is the best material for an RV mattress?

How much does a custom RV mattress cost?

Can you make a folding or hinged RV mattress?

How do I prevent mold or condensation under an RV mattress?