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Need a new rooftent mattress - from where?

The mattress in my Magnolina Overland Columbus (?) rooftent is a bit shagged out.

Any suggestions where I can order some new foam? Ideally I'd send them a cut off of what I have and have it replaced like for like. No need for a cover as I had one made out of thick cotton canvas which is excellent and durable.

Else anywhere in London, prefer around the north east...

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Hi,

I would either talk to the UK dealer for the tents for costs on replacement or Google to find the nearest foam supplier who should be able to find you something suitable.
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Ultimate mattress

Hi Darrin,

I use a 50mm thick Memory Foam mattress topper to sleep on. Best might's sleep ever. Should find a supplier on Gargle.

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If you like to sleep like at home, consider a fanello Product:



http://www.fanello.ch

Depending on the length of your trip - it maybe worth to invest some money for. They are not cheap. They are very very comfortable. We had "try`ed" several stuff, the 13.5cm "fanello inside" with latex (heavy) was the best we found.

To sleep comfortable - is important for traveling.

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Before rushing off and spending on a new mattress you better check the springs on the Landie aswell
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