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Specialist Campervan Mattresses — Made for the Way You Build

Campervans are not like caravans. There is no factory floor plan, no standard bed size, no catalogue of model numbers with published dimensions. Every campervan is different because every conversion is different — built around wheel arches, bulkheads, furniture units, sliding doors, and the hundred small decisions that make your van yours. The mattress has to fit what you have built, not the other way around. That is exactly what we do. We make bespoke campervan mattresses cut to your measurements, in whatever configuration your layout demands — single piece, hinged, tri-fold, multi-section, zip-linked, fabric-linked, stackable, or any combination you need.

If you have built your own van and now need a mattress that actually fits it, you are in the right place.

Why Campervan Mattresses Are Different

A domestic mattress is rectangular. A touring caravan mattress might have a corner cut or a curved edge. A campervan mattress can be almost any shape, because the sleeping area in a self-build van is dictated entirely by what else is in there. The bed platform wraps around the wheel arches. The corners are notched for door pillars and window frames. One end is cut back to clear a wardrobe. The other end angles in where the van body curves toward the rear doors. The result is a sleeping space that bears no resemblance to any standard mattress shape.

Then there is the question of how the bed works. In a house, the mattress sits on the bed and stays there. In a campervan, the mattress might need to fold, stack, hinge, separate into sections, or reconfigure entirely between daytime seating and night-time sleeping. A rock and roll bed folds down from a bench seat. A rear platform bed might lift on gas struts for garage storage underneath. A full-width bed across two bench seats needs three or four separate cushion sections that come together at night and stack during the day. Each of these configurations requires a mattress designed specifically for that purpose.

We understand all of this because we make campervan mattresses every day. Not standard rectangles trimmed to fit, but purpose-made multi-piece mattress sets designed around your exact layout from the start.

Multi-Piece Mattresses — The Heart of Campervan Sleeping

Most campervan beds are not single-mattress affairs. The sleeping platform is typically formed from multiple sections — bench tops that double as seats, infill panels that bridge the gap, bolster cushions that slot in at the edges. When you lie down at night, you are sleeping across three, four, five, or more separate pieces that need to align properly, stay in place, and feel like a continuous surface rather than a collection of gaps and ridges.

Getting this right requires careful planning. Each section must be cut to its exact dimensions — not close, not approximate, but exact. The foam density and depth must be consistent across all pieces so the sleeping surface is level. The covers must be made from matching fabric so the finished set looks coherent. And the sections must connect properly, whether that means zip links that hold the pieces together, fabric hinges that allow folding, or Velcro strips that keep stacked cushions from sliding.

We make complete multi-piece mattress sets as a single order. You send us the measurements for every section, tell us how they need to connect, and we manufacture the entire set together so everything matches. No mixing and matching, no hoping the pieces line up — a coordinated set built to your specification.

Tri-Fold and Hinged Mattresses

A tri-fold mattress is three sections joined by fabric or zip hinges that allow the mattress to fold into thirds for storage. When the bed is in use, the mattress unfolds flat. When you need the space for something else — loading gear, using the van as a day vehicle, accessing storage underneath — the mattress folds up and stacks at the back or slides into a cupboard.

The hinge design matters enormously. A poorly made hinged mattress has a gap or a ridge at each fold line that you feel every time you roll over. A well-made hinged mattress has the sections joined so precisely that the sleeping surface feels continuous. We use internal fabric hinges sewn into the cover construction that hold the sections in alignment while still allowing the mattress to fold cleanly. The result is a tri-fold mattress you can actually sleep on comfortably, not just store conveniently.

We also make bi-fold (two-section) mattresses and quad-fold (four-section) mattresses depending on your storage requirements and bed platform design. If you need the mattress to fold a specific way to fit a specific space, tell us the folded dimensions and we will work backwards to design a mattress that meets them.

Cutting for Obstructions — Wheel Arches, Pillars, and Furniture

This is where campervan mattresses get complicated, and where our experience really shows. The interior of a panel van is not a smooth box. There are wheel arch intrusions that bulge into the cargo area. There are structural pillars where the side panels meet the rear doors. There are window frames, ventilation grilles, electrical sockets, gas locker vents, and the edges of furniture units you have installed yourself. The mattress has to work around all of these.

We can cut notches, angles, curves, and complex profiles into any mattress section. A typical rear bed in a medium wheelbase van might need notches at both rear corners for the door pillars, cutouts along both sides for the wheel arch covers, and an angled section at one end where the bed platform narrows to allow corridor access. We can accommodate all of this in a single piece if the foam size allows, or across multiple pieces if the shape is too complex for one section.

The key is accurate measurement. We provide guidance on how to measure complicated shapes and how to create a paper or cardboard template for really intricate profiles. If you can trace the shape, we can cut the foam to match. We have made mattresses with curved edges to follow the van body profile, with circular cutouts for pop-top bed hatches, with stepped sections for beds that span different platform heights, and with notches so precise they fit around individual bolt heads. If your bed platform has an unusual shape, we have almost certainly seen something similar before.

Zip Links and Fabric Links

When a mattress set comprises multiple sections, those sections need to stay together when you are sleeping and come apart when you need to reconfigure. Zip links and fabric links are the two main solutions.

Zip links use heavy-duty zips sewn into the edges of adjoining mattress sections. When zipped together, the sections form a single sleeping surface with no gaps. When unzipped, each section is independent and can be moved, stacked, or stored separately. Zip links are ideal for mattress sets where the sections are roughly the same size and where you want a firm, secure connection between them.

Fabric links use strips of matching fabric sewn between sections to create a permanent hinge. The mattress can fold along the fabric link but the sections cannot fully separate. Fabric links are ideal for folding mattresses — tri-folds, bi-folds, and concertina configurations — where you want the pieces to stay in the correct order and fold in the correct direction every time.

We can combine both approaches in a single mattress set. A common configuration is a tri-fold main mattress with fabric hinges between the three sections, plus one or two additional infill pieces with zip links that attach to the main mattress when the bed is fully made up. This gives you the convenience of a folding mattress with the flexibility to add or remove sections as needed.

Rock and Roll Beds

The rock and roll bed is a classic campervan feature — a bench seat that folds down to form a flat bed. The seat back hinges forward, the seat base slides or folds, and the result is a sleeping platform across the full width of the van. Rock and roll beds are popular in VW Transporters, Ford Transit Customs, and similar medium-sized vans where the rear seating area converts to sleeping at night.

The mattress for a rock and roll bed is typically a two-piece or three-piece set. The seat base cushion forms one section, the seat back forms another, and there may be an infill strip that covers the gap between them when the bed is flat. The challenge is that the same cushions need to work as comfortable seating during the day and as a level sleeping surface at night. This requires careful specification of foam density — firm enough to sit on without bottoming out, soft enough to sleep on without waking up stiff.

We make purpose-designed rock and roll bed cushion sets with dual-density foam construction where appropriate — a firmer base layer for support and a softer top layer for comfort. The result is a cushion that performs well in both seating and sleeping configurations rather than compromising in both.

Depth and Weight Considerations

Campervan mattresses need to be thinner than domestic mattresses. Headroom is limited, especially in vans without a high-top roof. A 25cm deep mattress that would be perfectly normal in a bedroom will leave you bumping your head on the ceiling or unable to sit up in bed. Most campervan mattresses are between 8cm and 15cm deep depending on the available space and the owner's comfort preferences.

Thinner does not have to mean less comfortable. Foam technology has improved significantly and a well-specified 10cm or 12cm memory foam or reflex foam mattress can be genuinely comfortable for regular use. We can advise on the best foam type and density for your depth constraints. If you have very limited headroom — a pop-top bed or an overcab sleeping area — we can go as thin as 5cm or 6cm while still providing reasonable support.

Weight is also a consideration. Payload matters in a campervan just as it does in a touring caravan, and a heavy mattress set eats into your allowance for water, gas, food, and equipment. Foam mattresses are lighter than pocket-sprung equivalents of the same size. Our standard reflex foam and memory foam mattresses are the lightest options we offer without sacrificing durability.

Base Vehicles We Cover

We make mattresses for every type of campervan conversion regardless of the base vehicle. The most common vans we see are the Volkswagen Transporter T5, T6, and T6.1 — the dominant platform for UK campervans — along with the Ford Transit Custom, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic, and Mercedes Vito in the medium-size category. Larger conversions typically use the Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Citroën Relay, Renault Master, or Vauxhall Movano. Smaller micro-camper conversions use the Volkswagen Caddy, Ford Transit Connect, Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, or similar compact vans.

We also make mattresses for professional conversions from manufacturers like Bilbo's, Wellhouse, Jerba, Rolling Homes, Hillside, Danbury, and Auto-Sleepers, as well as for classic VW T2, T3, and T25 campers. If it has wheels and a bed, we can make a mattress for it.

Because campervan layouts are so varied, we do not maintain a database of standard dimensions by model. You will need to measure your bed platform and tell us the dimensions. We provide measuring guides for common configurations and our team can advise over the telephone if you have a complicated layout.

The DIY Converter's Mattress Partner

If you are building your own campervan, you have probably discovered that the mattress is one of the hardest parts to get right. You can buy flat-pack furniture, off-the-shelf electrics, and standard-fit windows, but there is no such thing as an off-the-shelf mattress for a bed you designed yourself. Some converters try cutting up cheap domestic mattresses. The results are rarely satisfactory — uneven foam, fraying edges, gaps where the pieces do not quite meet, and a sleeping surface that feels like a student sofa rather than a proper bed.

We are the alternative. Send us your measurements and your requirements, and we will make a proper bespoke mattress set that fits your build exactly. The foam is cut cleanly on professional equipment. The covers are sewn properly with reinforced seams. The sections are sized to match each other. The finished product looks and feels like it belongs in the van, because it was made for the van.

This is what we do. We have been making bespoke mattresses for over forty years and campervan conversions are one of our specialities. If you have built something unusual and you are wondering whether we can match it — we almost certainly can. Call us on 0121 663 6114 and tell us what you need.