[VAC] Tempurpedic possibilities

[Stan Nicholson <stan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thought this might be useful to those considering the high-tech foam 
mattress option.  We'd been thinking about a Tempurpedic mattress for 
home for several months, but hadn't done anything because of the high 
cost ($1,700 for a king).  We did get the pillows, which convinced us 
that this foam is a great thing, particularly for those with 
arthritis.  We thought about getting a Tempurpedic topper, which I 
think is 1 1/2 inches thick, but weren't sure how much difference it 
would make, and its price was a significant percentage of the cost of 
an entire mattress.

Last week I was helping a friend, who mentioned that she had just 
gotten a foam mattress topper at Costco for $149.  She said she 
couldn't believe how much better and longer she slept. I stretched 
out on it and immediately recognized the same "feel" as the sample 
mattress in Brookstone (they carry the Tempurpedic line, although you 
can't escape the Tempurpedic direct-sales ads these days).

I headed straight to Costco & found the Novaform Elite Mattress 
Topper.  2 inches of viscoelastic foam.  Works wonders on the king 
bed at home, for a whole lot less. Next step:  get another one and 
modify it for the main bed in the 27' Overlander. Looking forward to 
even better sleep while camping.

The Novaform is available on Costco's website - just search for 
"Novaform".  There's a choice of sizes, all at $149.  Just don't buy 
the last one quite yet . . .

Just for the record, I have no interest in Tempurpedic, Novaform or 
Costco, other than savoring a good night's sleep.

Stan

'72 Overlander
'96 K2500 Suburban
Hensley