Another Kombi Beach Question...

[tapsy]

Thanks to everyone for their info and input. I got hold of a Queen size fitted wool underlay today from Big W for $119.00 and it fits very well. Now just need to get out and give it a try...

Mark

Hey Mark we got a double and it fitted quite well, hope the queen fits OK

got your receipt

[Gripper2111]

This may sound strange but yesterday I bought a double and it didn't fit so today I swapped i for the queen and it's a perfect fit, goes from the front edge of the rear bench seat to the back of the other mattress thingo (will have to post a pic or two)... Go figure!

Mark

[BrianJ]

Hi

We have just completed a three week journey into central queensland sleeping in the beach every night. We use a cheap two inch thick cotton covered mattress that we got from BCF.

We also have fabricated two mossy nets out of the small mesh window shades that stick on with suction cups, that you can get from Supercheap. One end can use the suction cup on the glass, and the open end we fitted magnetic clips that you can get from newsagents to stick to the door. When the window is open the thin frame of the mesh fits in the groove for the glass.

What an awesome van, we had no trouble passing three trailer road trains in safety.

Brian

[tapsy]

hey gripper, nice nudge bar on your kombi, what brand is it, is it a QLD bull bar one? if not how much$

[Gripper2111]

Hi Tapsy,

It's a Qld Bullbar one fitted by Westbar Vanquip in Perth.

BrianJ - that's a good idea on the mozzie screen, I think I have a couple of those knocking about somewhere so will give it a try at the weekend.

Cheers

Mark

[BrianJ]

I just found this link to a place at Mudgeeraba, QLD that has purpose designed screens for the T5, but a bit more expensive than the sunscreen I mentioned.

http://www.topgear2go.com.au/product.aspx?id=40

Brian

[Gripper2111]

Brian,

Certainly more $$, i'll give your one a go first I think. I also turned up some old mozzie net material in the shed and some magnets from the $2 shop so will try that as well....

Mark

[tapsy]

Hi,

Was wondering if Beach owners were sleeping directly on their beds or using another thiner mattress in between for wear and tear and comfort etc.???

Mark

we finally had our first sleep in the Kombi, with the wool underlay, we both felt like we got hit by a truck both of us had a bad night, pins and needles, sore backs...we better look out for a mattress like BrianJ's he's road tested it and found it good. don't know if you have tried out yours yet gripper but i would before you head off somewhere

[BrianJ]

we finally had our first sleep in the Kombi, with the wool underlay, we both felt like we got hit by a truck both of us had a bad night, pins and needles, sore backs...we better look out for a mattress like BrianJ's he's road tested it and found it good. don't know if you have tried out yours yet gripper but i would before you head off somewhere

That's a pity.

BCF have ones that fold into 3 segments, but ours is an earlier stock type that can be rolled up and has cotton on both sides instead of vinyl on the back. I think both models have the same 2" foam in them.

We were surprised by how comfortable it is, almost preferring it to our $3000 postrapedic!!

Brian

[Gripper2111]

Hmmm, may need to look into the BCF option me thinks! There is one very close to me so I will check it out tomorrow. What size was yours Brian??

Cheers

Mark