Comfortable head room height

[madmax718]

Im trying to figure out if I should consider a platform option- right now, I have approximately 36" of head space, before bedding. How low can I go before it gets uncomfortable?

Sitting up right, my head just clears with bedding in place.

 

[BigSwede]

Sitting upright in bed is handy for changing clothes and such, but not necessary for sleeping. I can't sit upright on my platform (it is worth noting that I am quite tall), but if I scooch down to the end of the platform behind the drivers seat I can drop my feet down to the floor which makes it much easier to put my shoes on before stepping outside.

 

[graynomad]

After living with 28" in a Landcruiser I was happy with that and used the same dimension when building the last motorhome.

Note that's floor to ceiling, no mattress, we use camping mattresses about 2-3" think and I'm about 5'10". I can't sit up properly, but never need to so that doesn't matter, but if you're used to sitting up in bed reading you'd need more.

 

[madmax718]

i just tried a quick overnighter. 3" Memory foam, luckily when I sit up it collapses but i am going to try and keep as much head room as possible. memory foam was awesome. there was still quite a bit of heat passing through, i used a sheet of reflectix under it, and probably helped, though wasnt necessary at this time.. night time of 50.

 

[Aegis]

Not sure if you're claustrophobic at all, or if you get a little wibbly when confined, but having every extra bit of headroom helps with that. It can be a little daunting if you can't sit somewhat upright when in bed for some... The misses has this issue, despite being a tiny little thing.

Food for thought

 

[madmax718]

ya. I already got the "it looks like there is less room"