Mattress swap

[rideadeuce]

So after some years with our 8 in KTT latex mattresses they became too heavy and firm for my bones. Ordered some new ones from Tochta and they are much softer. I believe, the thought process for KTT was to keep the mattresses firmer due to being used for seating, as well, but I care much more about the recumbent position. So, if anyone is interested in them, come and get them. Local pickup only. If no-one responds within 2 weeks, I will make other arrangements. Great mattresses for the right person. Excellent condition, light water marks from window drip somewhere down the line. PM me.

*********** MATTRESSES HAVE NEW OWNER, NO LONGER AVAILABLE ***********

Best, 

M

Edited Saturday at 04:52 PM by topgun2

[topgun2]

Mike - 

Thanks for offering these up to a "new" Ollie home.  Hopefully someone is in need of a mattress or two.

FYI everyone - Mike is a great guy with a bunch of toys in the garage.  He and the family are located just outside of Nashville, TN.

Bill

[Ronbrink]

20 hours ago, rideadeuce said:

I believe, the thought process for KTT was to keep the mattresses firmer due to being used for seating, as well, but I care much more about the recumbent position.

Right that, a sofa/couch compromise! If my KTTs ever become too firm for my ‘old’ bones, I’ll try a memory foam topper for a softer comfort level. To your point about being thick (8”) and heavy latex, I stand them on edge to cover with the bottom sheet and install Bed Scrunchies, as well as accessing the hatch areas. 

[BlueHighways]

Mike - pm sent.

[Sam Heumann]

rideaduce,

We just purchased our 2025 Oliver twin which has the standard 4" vinyl covered foam mattress pads. 

I've been talking to the folks at Tochta for replacements, with the current choice being their Utopia model. I curious as to which model and thickness you purchased and how you would rate it after having the KTT brand. We're purchasing the Hypervent material for under the mattresses and wonder if the mattress size should have any consideration for it. Tochta quoteed sizing as 29x75 while the physical measurements for the bedding area is 30-1/2 by 76-1/2 (assume this is for Hypervent, sheets, and blanket).

Sam

[Jstone]

I’m going into my second year with the Tochta Utopia 8” in hull 997. All good, paired with Froli underlayment. I weight 230, my wife half that, we’ re both sold on this combination. The Froli is able to be fine-tuned for the level of cushion. Both Tochta & Froli are worthy choices.

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, Sam Heumann said:

We just purchased our 2025 Oliver twin which has the standard 4" vinyl covered foam mattress pads.

We had the same mattress Mike pictured above when we purchased our Oliver used. I didn't think "heavy and firm" but more so squishy, like you would sink into the foam, but who knows they could have been up to 8 years old.

I did not want to spend on custom mattresses and shipping. We went with our local Brooklyn Bedding made in Phoenix AZ. We've driven down to their plant to pickup the Cali-King bed we have at home but the all foam mattresses ship at no additional cost. We went with two singles 30x75", removed the stitching on one corner and cut a radius with an insulation to fit the curved end (used cardboard to model the shape).

We went with the 10" for medium firmness but it's actually nicely firm for me, at times a little to firm for Chris but she has gotten used to it. A 4-6" mattress is better for sitting, and the taller you go your heads may hit the cabinets when sitting! They are heavy but I've added electric water valves and moved all fuses and switches to under the dinette. Chris stands them on their sides to fit sheets and I will remove a mattress, stand it up at the pantry when I'm servicing anything underneath.

There's a lot to think about re the sizing depending on how you use the area. We sit up to watch TV or read a book, I sit up with my laptop but we do not regularly use our sleeping area as a daytime living area. These are the products we use in our sleeping area:

https://rvmattress.com/products/brooklyn-wanderlust-memory-foam/rv-bunk-30x75-10-inch

https://www.amazon.com/Retrospec-Sequoia-Yoga-Bolster-Pillow/dp/B092DYYR5W/?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Sofia-Sam-Purpose-Supports-Laptops/dp/B013KHAIKQ/

Edited Saturday at 06:00 PM by jd1923

[Sam Heumann]

Excellent info, thanks John