V-berth bedding

norbhat

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Fluid Motion Model
C-248 C
Hull Identification Number
2533J809
Vessel Name
TWO IF BY SEA
V-berth sleeping will be new to us when we board our Ranger, "Two If By Sea," next month. We're looking for suggestions regarding V-berth bedding. Thanks.

Norb and Ruth
 
We added memory foam, 2 pieces, cut to fit the V-berth. We (I mean Linda) made sheet pockets that the foam slides into and stays in place. We use them for ~ 1 week, then flip them over and use the other side for another week before laundry time (for our last trip, we brought two sets so we could run ~ 1 month without laundry).

We selected two Duvet covers, and covered them with sheets (made pockets) as well. They work best for us - not too hot for warm weather, and really keep you warm when needed. True luxury...

Mac
 
I don't know if the RC-21 has a smaller berth than the 25, but our bed in Tugly is great. We did essentially the same as Island Ranger, only using ordinary 3 inch medium density foam with a separate cutout for the head. We also added a V-birth double sleeping bag. Bag is made with a "cool" side and a "warm" side. The sleeping bag also has a sheet-like detachable liner which is easy to remove and wash. We just flip the bag to suit the weather. I also made a storage-box/footstool for the navigator that I put at the head of my side so my 6'4" body can stretch out. It is very comfortable.
 
Similar for Starry Night. One 2 " thick memory foam and 1 "egg crate" style mattress pad, bought a king size comforter on clearance to use on one side and a sheet for the flip side. The color coordinates well with the upholstery. It is easy enough to fold over one half to get to the storage areas below.

Do not skimp on the size - memory foam runs smaller than the bed size by a couple inches, so you really need to purchase KING size for this project.

One other change I made was to cut out a shape that matches the first square removable cushion and covered that separately. During the day I wanted to be able to stand down there to dress or sit on the bed, so I wanted to be able to remove that one piece. This was a more technically challenging project because of the sewing involved for the cut out, but worth it. I sewed 2 thirty inch long "separating zippers" along one side so I could remove the cover for laundry.

Finally, for storage, I purchased 6 clear plastic bins with snap on lids from Target - these stack perfectly, 2 side by side, 3 high, and hold clothes and shoes, his and hers. Will no doubt use fabric velcroed to the bottom of the second square insert cushion (the one the bins are stored under) to hide the bins. Pictures eventually.

I also am working on some sort of cushioning to attach to the teak head bangers down in the bed area (ie the backs of the helm stations). Having just sold our MacGregor 26x sailboat today, I am done with head banging in my boats!

Have fun!

Sparky
 
The Laurie Ann spent 90 days and nights continuously on our V-Berth in the heat of summer and the cold of winter. We use a 3-inch memory foam (bought at overstock.com for a bargain), made custom covers that it slips into, then took two polar fleece blankets (from Wal-Mart) that zip together and finally took an off-the shelf low-end sleeping, opened it so it lays flat and but that in a cover.

We liked the variety of combinations because you can mix them based upon the temperature of the evening.
 
John and Laurie, just got my issue of "Trailering" today and read your nice article. Well done, very nicely written!

Charlie
 
We may be the only R 25 owners who have done very little to modify the basic boat...we put 140 hours on the boat from May to November.
We find the v berth acceptable. We view living on the boat as camping...with all the comforts and discomforts.

OUr storage is a system of LLBean large canvas bags, three forme, three for her...and they come on and off the boat as needed.

The beauty of these boats is that they can meet the needs of those who are prone to modify, and those who are campers, and those who are "weekend warriors" and are happy to just meander about.

terraplane
 
For 10+ years we have been using a queen sized Travasak Sleep System in various motorhomes and boats with great success and no complaints. The winter and summer comforter sides completely unzip to be separated for easy laundering. Sheets are easily removed for laundering, and easily replaced. Velcro attachment for sheets is a continuous strip, not just intermittent patches, to hold sheets securely in place all along the edge. The "Winter" comforter side is filled with a full 10 oz. hypoallergenic insulation. The "Summer" comforter side is filled with 5 oz. insulation. I like the product so much that I recently purchase a backup Travasak Sleep System.
Henry

http://www.travasak.com/
http://www.adventurerv.net/travasak-m-1 ... nAodegzFug
 
Ditto on the Trava Sack...it is a great item...we have used one on two boats .
 
We're also very happy with our Travasak V-Berth Sleep System, for all the reasons mentioned above. We've had a standard Travasak for many years of tent, cabin, and yurt camping, and it has proven to be as durable as it is versatile. Moondance is our first boat, and we were pleased to find they made a V-version.

Cheers
 
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