by 48Rob » Fri May 12, 2006 6:05 pm
In my first tear, I put the mattress in, and built the tear around it.
It did/does have provisions to remove it through the galley if needed.
With the cabin car, we used an inner spring futon mattress.
The comfort and quality are right up there with a "regular" mattress (as is price, $200+) but unlike a regular one, it can be folded to fit through a small door.
No matter what type mattress I was going to use, I would always at least know what size I was going to use before buiding the tear.
Some mattresses are 4" thick, some 8", some more.
Knowing all the measurements makes cabinet and door placements much easier, and in the end, more comfortable to use.
The thickness you choose should be based on the desired comfort level, the amount of weight your design will accept, the door opening height from the floor, and how much clearance you want/need between the mattress and cabinets, if present or planned.
I'm not aware of a mattress that inhibits mold...?
Keep the trailer leak free and aired out, and you shouldn't have any troubles
Rob
Waiting for "someday" will leave you on your deathbed wondering why you didn't just rearrange your priorities and enjoy the time you had, instead of waiting for a "better" time to come along...