It was time for Bigfoot to get a new bed. Actually we only needed the mattress. We bought the rig in '04 new, so we had a brand new mattress that has served us pretty well for almost 8 years, through 48 contiguous states and over 70,000 miles. The mattress was tired. So let's find a replacement. Sounds easy, yeah?
Well it wasn't.
First of all the measurements had to be exact because it had to fit the built-in frame. 60X74 is what we found out is called a "Short Queen" or "Small Queen".
Secondly Gramma wanted a particular kind, specifically a Beautyrest "covered coil" mattress.
Our research was frustrating. We found some of the right size and some covered coil, but none together. Beautyrest was no longer a stand alone company. They had been bought out by Simmons. But we found a big dealer here in Mesa who could have a custom mattress made to our specs.
Finally, we found out that a good covered coil mattress cost a zillion dollars. Even a so-so good mattress cost a half zillion dollars. Yikes!
So we haggled then ordered then waited two weeks until the delivery was made. And here it is. It's a Spring Air custom. It fits in the frame. It is very comfortable. Gramma is very happy with it. That's very important in this home.
4 comments:
A good mattress is almost worth its weight in gold! Without it you don't sleep well. Without good rest you don't feel well. If you don't feel well life is harder than it should be! I invested in a good mattress this year too. I'd say it was worth it.
I'm so glad mom likes it i know she was worried about it. it looks nice and comfy for four little kids to hang out:)
It looks great! I am sure it worth all the trouble. Sleep is important. Now the next step is to get her a new step so she can get up there :)
Glad to hear that you guys will be sleeping better. It is nice to have a good place to rest.
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