RTT Condensation Barrier

[COJeeper]

I have seen a few people using some sort of Mesh? Under the mattress in their RTT's. What is this? How does it work? Where can I find some?
Any help, pictures would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Mike S]

You can buy this product from AutoHomeUSA.

Here is a link: http://www.autohomeus.com/accessories/underMattress.php

 

[Deleted member 9101]

hum... I need to do that on my Jumping Jack... genius idea

 

[Errant]

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[Borrego60]

Neat product,who has it and do you like it?

 

[Sirocco]

I heard of someone a while ago that just cut up an old foam insulating mat and spaced that out underneath the matress. said it worked.

any downsides to this?

G

 

[fingas]

I just can't swallow the price of that mesh and noone seems to make it in the size of my mombasa three man tent. When i dry the tent out after a trip i just pull the mattress out and let it dry, adds about 3 minutes to my busy day.

 

[Lemsteraak]

I have an ACS mat in my Columbus. I've used one for several years now and can recommend it. I liked it so much that I talked with the company in Germany that makes it to try to figure out a way to bring it in cheaper to the states. There are a lot of applications, the RTT market is very small, but it is a very expensive product and shipping is quite high as it is really all air. I think if there is enough interest we can talk Mike into bringing in full rolls of the stuff and then he can cut to size and the price will be a little lower.

The advantages of the ACS mat over some of the other products is that it is very light and has a nice feel. My wife took a nap on the mat only and thought it was very comfortable by itself. It adds a slight cushion to the mattress and lessens the feeling that the mattress "bottoms" out in low temperatures. It does help air the mattress out, it's main consideration, and keeps the mattress off any condensation or water that may form or enter the tent.

I can certainly understand if the price/benefit ratio isn't high enough to justify buying one. If you are just using a RTT for weekend use, it doesn't make much sense but on an extended trip, it is a very nice addition. I would think on many of the Chinese made RTT with the alloy base it would prove to be a valuable addition.

Rich

 

[07 Elephant]

I have the mat Mike posted a picture of in my Maggiolina. Works as advertised. We also use latex pillows and a wool comforter and mattress topper. The rest of the sheets and cases are cotton. But the wool and latex do help with the humidity. My regular pillows, down comforter and topper would always feel a bit damp.

 

[Corey]

I have been thinking about getting the mat, but not for condensation.
More for softening up the mattress a bit.
Either that, or a thin feather bed, Mike runs one of those in his tent.

 

[COJeeper]

Yes thats is the Stuff Thanks!!!!!!!

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Perfect and Inexpensive!!