Class B RV Bed, Bedding, & Sheet Questions! What size sheets do you use?

Today's Class B RV Confession is all about our queen king convertible bed and bedding in our Airstream Interstate Sprinter van!
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[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for watching today's Class B confession! 😀 Check out our favorite gear here ⏩ www.amazon.com/shop/ireneironfitness

[@johnphillips8088]

A great subject. For the wife, and I we put the sofa down, and leave it down. We leave the jump seats up leaving the center space for getting up at night. We use kitchen gel mats for extra padding, one on each side. We use single sleeping bags which can be zipped together if need be. We have tried various configurations, but this is best for us. We also set up the table in back during the day, only taking it down at night. For us this has been very doable, and gives us the best use of the vans back space. Thanks, John

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey John, sounds like you and wife have it dialed in! It is nice to have the versatility and make it work for different peoples needs and wants!

[@kurkgarro2341]

We used to make the bed in our class B every day now we have a nice foam 3 inch cover over top, and it never gets taken apart

[@JeanDumfordPhD]

Enjoy your vids! Being disabled I just cannot make/unmake full bed and DO need to rest during the day. My solution? A double sleeping bag ( rated to 20*) I leave the sofa bed down like a day bed... rolling the bag up ( in a duvet cover wrap for decor) and push it to back doors. It acts as the sofa back. I use the shams to hold a body pillow and my winter coat and place them at sides. I do have a microfiber blanket for nights that don’t require Winter warmth when I sleep on top of the bag. No loss of cabinet space to mounds of sheets and blankets. PS please check your electric blanket as most are not safe for sleeping UPON

[@amyfawkes6153]

Your videos are so amazing. I love that you are answering the questions that I have about living in a class B. We don't currently own an RV but we feel that a class B would be the way to go if we did.

[@brucewickersham122]

Sad you two moved on from the AS Interstate. 🙁. We take delivery in December (🤞) and have been digesting your wisdom of the past. Was wondering what y’all used for your rear curtain, windshield cover and cab window shades? And storage …. Geez with canopy, chairs, tools, bedding, clothes, etc. did you do a separate video on how to pack everything? 🤷‍♂️. Thanks for sharing!

[@timgillman]

Thanks! We took a trip with our adult son across country in our Roadtrek 190. It has a convertible bed from the front passenger seat to the seat right behind it. He used it twice before opting for a hotel every night. Like your Airstream, our RT is really only good for two people. Maybe a child could sleep in it. If there are 4 (6 fixed seat belts), we would bring a tent for two. We added a king size mattress pad which makes all the cracks between cushions disappear, but it takes up precious space. We also often leave the bed made and just sit outside when it is nice. I like your 12v heated blanket.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the third passenger and sleeping! Agreed a topper would be really nice, but we just don't have the space for it. Thanks for waching!

[@Chefblades]

Thanks so much for answering my questions!! As always, I really appreciate your willingness to share such detailed information. Happy travels!

[@IreneIronTravels]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and the question Erik!

[@losangelesnative1586]

Love this! Since I am an avid surfer and my surfboards are 9ft my prefer configuration would be the twin bed set up so I can store my boards inside sometimes but if I did not surf this would be perfect!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Oh yeah, great idea for twin beds with a surf board! 🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️👍

[@SPQR-Z]

B Vans are really made for just two people. We had a friend and his child stay with us because they were freezing in their tent so we let them sleep inside on the front seats. It was crowded and zero privacy. We like using down sleeping bags and thin foam pads. Not as comfortable as your set up but fast. I think if we were full timing we’d set up regular bedding like you do

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes, totally agree the vans are best suited for 2 people! We had the same situation with a friend sleeping in a tent and we really had think how he would sleep comfortably at 6'3'' on the floor!

[@larryvincent2098]

Another informative video. You make it look easy. Thank you for sharing this with me. BS & BK

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Larry! BS&BK!

[@lifeisshort-makeitsweet869]

I have the blow up for the cab area. It is fantastic. But I have a Ram Promaster 3500 which I believe is wider than your airstream. I sleep sideways in my van. Had a custom made mattress to go on the recline sofa and it is so cozy and comfortable.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Oh, good to hear! Yes, the Promasters are a coupe inches wider than the Sprinters and I would image that helps a ton! Sounds like a good set up you have!!

[@richarddiou2087]

Great videos thank you for taking the time to produce them. Chris is a very good teacher, my wife and I would love to see more of Chris's cooking videos. Cooking in a Class B can be interesting and a challenge at times. On a different subject, could you address how to determine if your Class B van needs to be leveled and how you go about leveling it.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for watching! We will try to keep the cooking videos coming! If you haven't seen all 48 previous cooking videos here is the link to the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLdJBTbJVb0R06RRQvK9FZHDZi0FNm124- And great topic on the Class B leveling! We went the whole first year without any leveling blocks!

[@KeithNester]

Random Questions: How many miles does your Airstream have? Have you had mechanical issues? Do you ever get bored or not know where to go? What is something you know now that you wish you knew when you started? Thanks! My wife and I just bought a 2014 Winnebago Era 70x and have enjoyed your videos.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey Keith, great questions, thanks! Congrats on the Winnebago Era 70x! We looked at the 70B (for the big kitchen) and really liked it, but couldn't make a deal.

[@lakai2699]

Always look forward to your videos Recently I met someone with a sprinter van extended. It was beautiful I asked him would you recommend it he said no. That he has had so many problems with it. One time he had his hand brakes get stuck, he had to wait for Mercedes roadside service to come fix it. He said the computer for the driver was not sync properly with the dashboard big screen computer. He said it’s very expensive maintaining the upkeep on the sprinter. I have seen videos with sprinter owners that have shown how one can change the oil and change the air filter and oil filter, so to keep cost down. For the time you guys have had your spinner have you also have had many issues with it ? I did see your videos where are you exchanged your pump I think it was for the black tank. And also when you upgraded your batteries you did it yourself so I could see that saved you guys quite a bit of cash. With your batteries inside I would assume that you carry your spare tire underneath. I’ve seen a video of a company that converts spinner vans and suggested not to carry a spare tire that extra weight. That’s if you’re willing to wait two or three days for Mercedes roadside service to come and help you with any issue you’re having. Have you guys had many flat tires ? Also are you guys planning to travel outside the country like Canada or Alaska ?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for watching, a lot of great questions and topics thanks! The cost to own a MB Sprinter van is higher than other vans ( I believe) , but these are heavy duty commercial 1 ton vans designed to go many 100's of thousands miles. We have only had one major issue with the diesel exhaust components that was covered under warranty. (would have been about $3,000) The oil changes and scheduled maintenance is about $300-500 per year. Had two flats when we first bought it in FL back home in the cold weather of MN. We put on all new tires right away and have not had any flats since. Spare underneath and happy it's there!

[@vantelontheroad1750]

We use a 12v blanket underneath too it is awesome

[@IreneIronTravels]

It is great! 🤗

[@vantelontheroad1750]

The nice thing is it heats your bed with very little battery draw.

[@IreneIronTravels]

So true! And its such a treat to jump into a toasty bed. We are addicted!

[@joycem2795]

Was wondering if it’s possible to start putting the fitted sheet on the back of couch first then lower it. I’ve also seen From She to Me put down two smaller sheets, one on the couch and another on the side seats.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Oh, that's interesting, never thought of putting two sheets on! The king size sheet will stay put as long as you tuck the seams and corners in, but other wise it will pop off by morning!

[@TravelingSag]

I feel like I might need a mattress pad under the bottom sheet as well - but I know something like that would take up space. Maybe a thicker blanket. 🤷‍♀️

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yeah, thicker blanket would work. Even the smaller 12v blanket we use helps. And if you have a 24 ft sprinter you get that 18inches of extra storage for a bedding topper!

[@maryannhoule2325]

I use a wamsutta pillow topper for the bottom. It’s not too thick, just right for comfort and it has a snap off top that can be easily washed thus removing the need for a sheet. We then cover up with a satiny like quilt from sheets and giggles on Amazon. May need a lighter blanket for summer. Works for us though.

[@JeanDumfordPhD]

Oh and since it’s just me ( & service dog) i do not need to make bed into the full queen with the jump seats)

[@hebs22]

Seems an awful lot of bedding used here - would a summer duvet be easier? and maybe add your throw in the winter? Or add a hot water bottle!!

[@IreneIronTravels]

It's seems like a lot, but we need bedding for a wide range of temps being full time on the van. The nights can range from the just above freezing in the 30's, where we use all off the bedding, to night's in the 70's were we just use the top sheet. We also have to pack summer and winter close in there too!

[@steveleston1848]

Hello I have a class-B 05 Pleasureway chevy 3500 w/ the sofa sleeper just like a futon however it has 3 pieces. 1.where you sit.2.back where you lean back on 3. attached to back is a lengthener about 12”. I have a slip cover & the back lengthener is interfering w/ the slip covers fitment. What do you think about removing the lengthener and it’s bracket? thanks I'm enjoying you'all videos

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello! 👋 If it's an easy removal, I say go for it. We actually had head rests on the back of our sofa/bed, that we removed as well!

[@HeAndHis]

We have a 24GT on order so your videos are very helpful! Question about your 12v heating blanket - do you leave it on all night? How many watts is it? How much battery power do you lose if you use it all night?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey Jeff, congrats on the AI! The 12v blanket has a 45 timer, so good and bad. We usually hit it once or twice at night and then in the morning when we wake up. So not too much power at all. Its about 40 watts or about 3.5 amps.

[@HeAndHis]

@@IreneIronTravels Thanks! So if it's on all night, ~ 10 hr, it will be 35 ah. I remember you have two 100 ah lithium batteries? It would consume less than 18% power, and even less if the blanket is in on/off cycle with automatic temp control. Makes sense? Another question about winter camping - what's the lowest temp you've encountered? What's the lowest you think AI can handle regarding the tanks? Safe travels!

[@IreneIronTravels]

The timer automatically shuts off at 45 min and you have to hit the button again. I think its a safety feature on all the 12v blankets.... but yes if you could keep it on its relatively low power usage. We have 400 amps, so It would be under 10% power. We have been in the high 20's overnight once and the tanks don't freeze if you go back above freezing the next day. But the coldest we have camped for a week or two is usually in the 30's. If boondocking, be prepared for the propane furnace to be on alot and if plugged in we use a 1500 watt vornado space heater for even quiet comfort!

[@HeAndHis]

@@IreneIronTravels But furnace draws a lot of power too correct? We love space heater but that's not an option for boondocking

[@IreneIronTravels]

The furnace isn't too bad...... it's about 55watts or 4.5 amps. If it's really cold it might kick on a couple times an hour for around 10 minutes once upto to temp. We set it at 65 at night and pump it to 70 in the morning for a warm up. Its not very even heat and its kinda loud, but it does the job while boondocking in desert and cold nights in the 30's!

[@henryrosa8366]

Another great video. Sleeps 4 that would be the human version of sardines in a can.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Totally! Sardines in a tin can van!😅🤣

[@madwitch58]

Okay I'm a senior and I was considering getting a class b when I retire. The problem is I will also have a cat and a border collie with. Would a class-b be too small for that

[@IreneIronTravels]

It would be tight, but it really depends on your ability to live in a small space. We did it for 2.5 years before needlngmore space. 2 people no pets...

[@mikecooper5780]

thanks for the video !

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for watching!

[@eliasmartins8145]

@@IreneIronTravels , kkkkk,eu sou de Brasil, vocês conhecem o Brasil?

[@IreneIronTravels]

😀 Hello! We have never been to Brazil but would love to visit one day!

[@chrisforbes7483]

Hey guys,love what you guys are doing and the content you make! Especially enjoying these confessions!! I have a bit of an awkward question..... What about sex in the van? Don't worry I'm not a weirdo perv!!! Obviously when you boon dock there's no issues but what about at camp grounds, doesn't everyone know what's going on? 'when the vans a rocking, don't come a knocking!'

[@IreneIronTravels]

That's funny, we got the same question on the last video! Some RV parks and campgrounds are bigger with more spacious/private sites and it's probably not a problem, but as you know some parks are packed so tight you know everything about your neighbor! We've never stopped to ask our neighbors so it's hard to say...... But, I can say I've never heard/seen anything coming from someone's rig soooooo..... good to go!😂

[@michellestratford9753]

Thank you! I checked your Amazon store,but couldn't see the 12 volt blanket you mention? Could you please point me at it? 😚

[@IreneIronTravels]

Looks like the one we got is sold out, but here is a black version that looks the amzn.to/3cGvGYo Appreciate you watching!!

[@kfisher5050]

What brand and style of sheets have you found work best in the summer? I have flannel for cold weather usage, but haven't found anything that I like for warmer weather. Polyester and cotton blends are out as I tend to sweat too much using these styles, so that pretty much leaves cotton. Any suggestions will be welcome...thanks

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey there! We use a Walmart brand, mainstays, that is a 100 polyester microfiber. We stayed at rental once that had those sheets and really liked the feel. Felt cooler to us than the 100% cotton. I know cotton is suppose to be cooler, but we like these ones. Good luck on the hunt and thanks for watching!!

[@chikken_soup]

Since you have the older generation van I've always wondered about that metal support on the side of the ottomans, does it bite into your legs when sleeping?

[@IreneIronTravels]

We should have mentioned that! It is not noticeable, for us, while lying down and sleeping at all. But, you can hit your knee on it occasionally if you get into or out of bed just right. Only happened a couple times in two years!

[@greggbrockman9566]

How much do your solar panels actually recharge your batteries? I've read stuff all over the place as far as how much charging you really get from solar panels. How often do you have to plug in to recharge them as opposed to the solar recharging them? Thanks.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Great topic! We will do a video to explain more, but it really matters how much solar you have, what time of the year(sun angle) and how much power you use. So, our 300 watts really isn't enough to charge the batteries up unless we are not using any power. So it really just helps us slow down the rate we have to recharge. In the summer time we could last about 10 days before having to use the gen or shore power to recharge and in the winter time its more like every 4-5 days.

[@greggbrockman9566]

@@IreneIronTravels Thanks for the info.

[@gd4u422]

So...Who's Irene??? I assumed it was the name of your van IDK. Love your videos!

[@IreneIronTravels]

😀 Chris's middle name, Christine Irene! 😂Thanks for watching!!

[@kellygould2627]

So how comfortable or uncomfortable is sleeping on the bed with all the gaps where the cushions meet?

[@IreneIronTravels]

The bed is very comfortable to us. It is more on the firm side and I think a lot people like to add a mattress topper to make it feel more like a residential mattress, but for us after two years it has been fine. Our bed has a padded metal bar by the jumper seats that you can hit your knee on if not carful when getting into bed, but doesn't happen often!

[@garydunn3098]

In regards to parking at places you want to visit, ie various tourist traps, do you find the 22' RV works most of the time or should a person consider a B in the 19' length? Thx

[@IreneIronTravels]

Great question, we will definitely cover that topic. In short, the 19 foot you'll have no problems, 22 foot, only problems in really small lots that you can't back into and hang your bumper over, and the 24ft will give you a few more problems but is doable.

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, are there any comfort issues with the seams between the cushions?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Not really. We don't notice it, but some like to get a mattress topper for more padding and comfort!

[@H2Dwoat]

@@IreneIronTravels cheers.

[@richdome1]

@@IreneIronTravels I was thinking 2 twins ,store behind sofa.Thanks.

[@charly1660]

From Caracas Venezuela say hello, class B its better only for 2 people

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello! So true 👍

[@gionniw6647]

say if i work at amazon will this be a hassle to drive to work and back?

[@IreneIronTravels]

It definitely won't be as zippy and easy as driving a car or truck, but it is doable. We've been driving it around the country for the past two years and taking it everywhere!

[@gionniw6647]

@@IreneIronTravels thank you

[@chrisbriones8714]

So who is Irene? Or did I miss it?

[@IreneIronTravels]

We've talked about it a couple times, but never did a specific video on it. It's Chris's middle name and her grandma and great gma's name also. We named our coaching business after it!

[@santanasantabarbaracal2252]

THAT BED LOOKS BIG , IM 6’1 AND I DON’T WANT MY FEET OR LEEGS DANGLING LOL , 😁

[@IreneIronTravels]

It's big, but my feet dangle sometimes at 6'2 when you stretch out !

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[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for the heads up.. we'll keep our eyes out for one!

[@charly1660]

Excelent, but the reality is a class B its better for only 2 people

[@IreneIronTravels]

So true! It works really well for us, but it's tough to have visitors for sure, thanks for watching!

[@PsRohrbaugh]

There are some class B layouts that can do 3-4 people, but they're targeted a family camping for the weekend, not something that's good for full-time living.

[@fghjdivvy8790]

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