Air mattresses in the car

Going on a long road trip, deciding to go fishing with an overnight stay or just spend a few days in nature, many people ask themselves questions about a comfortable overnight stay. Sleeping outside in a tent can be quite uncomfortable and cold even in summer, to say nothing of rainy days or a winter trip. Therefore, many prefer to spend the night in the car. This is where the question arises of increasing comfort and buying a car mattress.

If you are seriously thinking about purchasing an air mattress, then you should learn more about all the benefits that you will receive after purchasing it.

• Gets up and running quickly. Simply connect the mattress to the tire compressor and in a few minutes you will be able to enjoy your rest.
• The car has a full bed. This is especially necessary for a driver who needs to get enough sleep. That is why truckers love car air mattresses so much.
• The ability to adjust the firmness of the mattress for yourself by pumping or lowering the air. Most mattresses are universal and suitable for any body type.
• The presence of a velor coating allows the sheet to stay in place, even if you are very active tossing and turning in your sleep.
• Modern products, as manufacturers promise, can withstand a load of more than 100 kg.
• Compactness. When folded, the mattress takes up minimal space. Most models are sold in special bags for easy transportation.

The list of significant cons is small, but when buying, they are still worth paying attention to.

• Not in all cars it is possible to place a mattress in such a way that two adults are comfortable on it at the same time. This is especially true for models that are designed to be placed only on the rear seats without using the trunk area.
• It is necessary to purchase a compressor for pumping.
• The coating can be pierced with a sharp object.

There are several types of air mattresses, depending on the comfort and body type of your car:

• universal;
• universal increased comfort;
• mattresses for SUVs, station wagons and minivans;

You should think about buying this type if you are the owner of a sedan or hatchback. That is, you do not have the opportunity to completely fold the rear seats to expand the mattress using the trunk. Such a mattress is perfectly placed on the rear passenger seats and makes it possible to comfortably accommodate one adult or two children on it. It will be uncomfortable for two adults to stay on it for a long time.

Standard sizes: 130-45 cm long and 85-92 cm wide. The average cost is 2500-3000 rubles.

Depending on the configuration, these sections can be one piece or be divided.Naturally, you will have to pay more for the separate version, but this is not necessary. In the one-piece, you can also simply not inflate the lower section if the space for it, for example, is occupied by bags.

The installation process is extremely simple:

• front seats move forward;
• the mattress unfolds at the back;
• the compressor is attached to the mattress and is powered by the cigarette lighter;
• your bed is ready in 5-10 minutes.

These models differ from their less comfortable counterparts only in size and price. Sizes vary from 160 to 165 cm in length and 100–115 cm in width. The price for an increased sleeping area doubles and averages 5.5-6 thousand rubles. Their only advantage is the convenience of placement for tall people.

Unlike the previous type, this view consists of three sections:

• horizontal sleeping part;
• front and rear lower sections, which serve to more evenly place the mattress.

Installation is slightly different from the previous type and includes the following steps:

• removal of the front seat head restraint;
• reclining the front seat back;
• mattress placement;
• connection of the compressor and inflation.

There is also a double version for sale, for which you will have to pay another 1–1.5 thousand rubles on top.

A distinctive feature of cars of this category is the possibility of folding a number of rear seats in such a way that their backs form a single flat surface with the trunk floor. Thanks to this possibility, the dimensions of this type of mattress increase significantly and average 190x130 cm. The price differs little from superior comfort mattresses and is in the region of 5.5–7 thousand rubles.rubles.

The mattress consists of several separate sections, each of which has its own individual inflatable valve. This allows you to effortlessly adjust the mattress to any type of body.

The installation has distinctive features and consists of the following:

• the front seats move forward as far as possible;
• the backs of the rear row of seats are lowered;
• unfolding the mattress on a flat surface of the trunk and folded rear backrests;
• turn on the pump and inflate.

A nice bonus is the possibility of using such a product not only inside the car, but also as a guest mattress in an apartment or in the country.

We note several good manufacturers of mattresses.

• Intex- world leader in sales of inflatable products. Deliveries are made to almost all countries of the world.

• campingaz is a company from France. The main area of ​​production is products for comfortable outdoor recreation. Despite the fact that the head office of the factory is located in Europe, the products are made in China.

• best way is a joint venture between the Chinese and Americans. The product range is not large, but due to the stable and high demand for existing products, the company does not plan to expand the product range.

The companies below usually produce mattresses for station wagons, crossovers and minivans.

• Chinese manufacturers. Letin, Catuo, Sershany, Sebter - budget universal mattresses. Zwet, Fuwayda - universal high comfort. Iztoss, Gkfly, Kkmoon - mattresses for large cars.
• Russian companies. Domestic models are practically not represented on the market.

What to look for when choosing a mattress for sleeping and relaxing

• Vehicle dimensions. Before buying, you need to measure the interior with a tape measure so that the mattress fits exactly.
• Number and age of people. For two children or one adult, the usual universal option is quite suitable. If we are talking about a tall person, you should think about buying a superior mattress. This also applies to the case when two adults are going to spend the night in a car. In this case, it would be advisable to buy a double comfort mattress or a mattress for large cars (if the body allows).
• Budget. The cost of simple products is 2.5-3 thousand rubles, for other options you will have to pay an additional 3-4 thousand on average.
• Completeness. Most are sold with pumps. If the compressor is not included, you can buy it separately for 350-700 rubles. Some come with inflatable pillows, for which, however, you will have to overpay.
• The presence of an adapter for the compressor in the absence of it itself in the kit. Most mattresses on the market are equipped with a compressor. However, there are models without an adapter.
• Manufacturer. Chinese products will save money. European, Korean and Russian, on the other hand, are distinguished by anti-slip surface material, which will allow the mattress to hold on to the seats more firmly, and also not to slip the sheets off its surface.
• Repair kit. It is worth taking care of acquiring it in advance, since on the road you can easily pierce the mattress by negligence. Some models are immediately sold with a repair kit.

In the next video you will find an overview of the air mattress in the car.