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nickc

Member Since: 10 Jun 2016
Location: North London
Posts: 16

1995 Defender 110 200 Tdi CSW Epsom Green

Best anit-condensation solution under mattress?

I have just bought a trailer tent (to replace my 110 Dormobile) and on it's first outing suffered from damp mattresses in the morning bringing back memories of my howling moon roof tent (and reminding me of one of the reasons why I swapped it for the Dormobile in the first instance i.e. propping the mattress up each morning with cans of baked bean etc etc)

Having done a bit more research this time around, I believe there are various solutions (to avoid the cans scenario):

1) Use water proof covers (such as ikea's Gokart) to stop moisture penetrating the mattress in the 1st instance; and or
2) Use matting such as Drymat, Ventair or Airmat under the mattress (it seems the boating community use these a lot) - all of which are quite pricy (i.e. over £100 as I have two double beds to sort out).

I suppose my query is whether anybody can confirm if the water proof covers would eradicate the problem (without me having to get the matting) and/ or (if not) whether anybody has any views on which is the best matting and whether it does do what it claims to?

Also, whether anybody else has any other solution?

Many thanks in advance

10th Jun 2016 11:42am

Inigo

Member Since: 13 Nov 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 614

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Orkney Grey

My mattress has a waterproof cover on, but still needed to be lifted to dry the condensation under the mattress.

I added the Dry Mat stuff and it works well, no condensation or mould.

10th Jun 2016 1:18pm

nickc

Member Since: 10 Jun 2016
Location: North London
Posts: 16

That's great - thanks looks like I need to get both...

10th Jun 2016 1:36pm

dave18

Member Since: 11 Jul 2015
Location: Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
Posts: 497

1984 Defender 110 300 Tdi CSW Portofino Red

Thermal dynamics and air flow. Using waterproof covers could make it worse and disturb your sleep.

You need airflow between the mattress and deck this allows air to draw moisture away. Thus the mating is the best idea but unfortunately also expensive. But that's life

10th Jun 2016 2:04pm

VeeTee

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10th Jun 2016 3:36pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 7873

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

We use these for camping as our mattress with no condensation issues unlike an airbed, good price too

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/gelert-camper-...e=78203618 James
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10th Jun 2016 4:29pm

Doc P

Member Since: 03 Apr 2016
Location: Midlands
Posts: 565

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Firenze Red

dave18 wrote:
Thermal dynamics and air flow. Using waterproof covers could make it worse and disturb your sleep.

You need airflow between the mattress and deck this allows air to draw moisture away. Thus the mating is the best idea but unfortunately also expensive. But that's life

'Mating'....? I suppose you always end up paying for it one way or another 😉

10th Jun 2016 11:25pm

dave18

Member Since: 11 Jul 2015
Location: Gorleston, Great Yarmouth
Posts: 497

11th Jun 2016 9:09am

kzycnn

Member Since: 24 Apr 2009
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 276

I have an 'under mattress ventilation mat' under the mattress in my maggy. Never had any condensation issues at all

http://www.boab.biz/acatalog/Maggiolina_Accessories.html

Tony

13th Jun 2016 11:56am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7688

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

i had condensation issues under the mattress in my maggi until fitting a double layer of this:

http://www.towsure.com/luxury-breathable-outdoor-carpet

not where i got it from but first link google found Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop

13th Jun 2016 12:50pm

v8steve

Member Since: 18 Apr 2011
Location: dumfries scotland
Posts: 195

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Rimini Red

i have just fitted drymat under the mattress in my howling moon. i am away to the outer hebrides at the weekend. will let you know if it's worth the money. i did do a bit of research into this problem and this came out the best solution. we will see. 110 xs s/wagon
s3 swb soft top

13th Jun 2016 8:23pm

RFT

Member Since: 13 Nov 2010
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 674

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Zermatt Silver

Our camper has Froli bed system http://www.froli.com/en/caravaning/ with a heating pipe along the end of the bed producing air circulation under the bed. Keeps things perfectly dry. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper

13th Jun 2016 9:45pm

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