Caravan Mattress Topper Buying Guide: Sleep Better on the Move

Want to take a road trip or holiday but want to sleep at night? We’ve got you covered. You may have heard of the growing trend of the caravan mattress topper and want to learn more before you buy. 

What should you consider when buying a caravan mattress topper?

From sizes to materials, we’ve got everything you need to find the perfect mattress topper for you. 

What size is a standard mattress topper?

Mattress toppers come in various sizes to suit your needs. If you sleep solo, you have a choice of a single or larger mattress (if you like to sleep like a starfish). For couples, there’s a small double or regular double, depending on how much space you have in your caravan. 

Widths available with Slothie include:

• 65 cm

• 75 cm (small single)

• 92 cm (single)

• 122 cm (small double)

• 135 cm (double)

What material is a mattress topper?

In your search for the perfect caravan mattress topper, you’ll see plenty of materials, including latex polyester, wool, and memory foam. There are pros and cons for each material, but at Slothie we chose memory foam for our products due to the level of comfort and support it provides. 

An antimicrobial mattress will offer a more hygienic sleeping space, as it reduces the build-up of germs.

How thick is a mattress topper?

So, if you’re sleeping on the move, the beauty of having a travel mattress topper is that they’re compact and can be rolled up and stashed into a case or bag. That’s where having a thinner mattress can be beneficial. However, many happy campers and caravanners will read the word ‘thinner’ and have visions of uncomfortable sleeps. That’s where choosing the right thickness level can help. With a reputable brand, such as Slothie, we only serve mattress toppers that we’d sleep on ourselves, meaning even our thinnest design still offers plenty of comfort. 

Caravan mattress toppers are available in a thickness of 2.5 cm and 5 cm. You choose the thickness based on the level of support you want. However, thickness is only one factor that contributes to the firmness and support of the mattress, which leads us nicely onto our section about memory foam density.

Memory foam density

Memory foam density refers to how much foam is in your mattress. It is not the same as the thickness, and that’s where many mattress topper shoppers get sidetracked. They assume that a thicker mattress will provide the most support, but density can be a better indicator of this.

The higher the density, the more foam you have inside your mattress. This means your body will have more support. What you want to know is which density is best? That depends on how firm you like your bed to be. 

The highest density you can get for a premium mattress is around 60 kg/m3. Higher density can be heavier and slightly more expensive. But if you prefer a firmer, more supportive mattress, it’s worth the investment for a better night’s sleep and a well-rested body. Denser toppers are also recommended for people with achy joints due to the support they offer. 

If you like a more cushioning, responsive material to sleep on—it’s what memory foam is known for after all—we recommend going for the 40 kg/m3 high density memory foam.

The cover

It’s easy to spend so much time choosing the right mattress that it’s easy to overlook the cover. For comfort, we recommend looking for a topper made with a breathable cover material. This will help you stay cooler on hot summer trips. 

Top caravan mattress topper brands to consider in the UK

We may be a bit biased, but the memory foam caravan mattress toppers are crafted in the UK and come with a free zip or toggle bag to make sleeping on your travels a breeze. Shop online today and join the many happy caravanners who choose to sleep with our products.