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Which Mattress For Back Of D3?!
I’m looking to get me and the missus a new camping mattress but also want it to double up to use in the back of my D3. I was looking at double mattresses but think buying two singles would be more versatile. I have been looking at Self Inflating Mattresses over foam ones but there is just too much choice!
Any suggestions are welcome
12th Jun 2018 9:12 am
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Thermarest (half inflated) and cheap foam mattress from Ikea does the trick for me.
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Aerialmark wrote:
What do you do for the gap behind the drivers seat Del ?
I usually have my head at the tailgate end so no dissapearing pillow, though that void is usually full of stuff. Don’t forget I have a full length load deck with loads of camping stuff stored underneath.
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12th Jun 2018 5:40 pm
Iceman08
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Thanks
I did look on ikea but didn’t think their memory foam alone would be thick enough. I did stumble across these which seem good quality, not sure how they compare to Thermorest either.
I’m also not sure if two of those would fit side by side in the back of the D3!
12th Jun 2018 7:17 pm
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Somehow I doubt it - they are 80cm wide!Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
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12th Jun 2018 7:39 pm
ho02pey
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Ive just been getting the Coleman DuraRest Double Airbed it fitted perfectly in the back of the D3, I just put my bag down the void and put my pillows on top worked the treat! the airbed is a little bigger than the space on the width so it just jams in place which is fine. go it at go outdoors for £54.
12th Jun 2018 8:15 pm
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another vote for the air mattress above
If you still have the back seats in just fold them forward and lower them into the footwell, that's what I do with mine. Creates a totally flat floor right up the the back of the front seats 2013 Discovery 4 HSE Lux | 2001 Defender 90 TD5 | 2007 Prodrive RB320
12th Jun 2018 8:43 pm
Iceman08
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I ideally wanted two singles but settled for the double. I opted against the airbeds as I hate them!! I’ve never had a good nights sleep on one yet! It should be arriving tomorrow so this weekend we’ll drive somewhere close by to try out the D3 camper 8)
14th Jun 2018 10:19 am
Wyvern-Ms
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We use the Kamper Kip 'Luxury’ 10cm self inflating mattress in the back of the 110 and the D4, 2 of the luxury 10 mats fit perfectly in the load space on the D4.
They also do a double that is the same width as 2 ‘luxury’ mats and also 10cm thick - well recommend as we have used them frequently over the last 3 yrs
What do you do for the gap behind the drivers seat Del ?
I usually have my head at the tailgate end so no dissapearing pillow, though that void is usually full of stuff. Don’t forget I have a full length load deck with loads of camping stuff stored underneath.
Click image to enlarge
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything;
They just make the best of everything they have.
15th Jun 2018 10:07 am
Iceman08
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Tested it out for size and comfort tonight and it’s so comfy
I had to break it to the missus it was £110 but made her lie on it before she gave me a telling off! She said she wanted to have a go at me but it really is comfy and worth the money
15th Jun 2018 9:57 pm
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When camping in the car, what is the legal situation regarding having a drink. Key out of ignition and or not sitting in the drivers seat??
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17th Jun 2018 4:01 pm
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Would depend on where you are. Do that in a motorway service station and, if over the limit and caught, you’d be catching the bus for a year minimum. “Public place” ISTR is what’s specified in the law. Lay-bys, pulled off the road at say a beach, sea loch or the like would be covered. Drunk in charge of, not drunk driving.
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