Douglas Original RV Mattress Review

Douglas Mattresses, founded in 2009 by GoodMorning.com, is a Canadian company known for its innovative products and customer-focused service. They design, craft, and test mattresses for Canadian sleepers using high-performance foams and textiles from Canada's top manufacturers.

The company's most popular and best-selling mattress for RV travelers is the Douglas Original RV mattress. It is a comfortable, supportive, and cool mattress made with high-quality materials and backed by a generous warranty.

In this review, we will test the Douglas Original RV mattress, specifically regarding:

• Pros and cons.
• Unboxing experience.
• Feel and comfort.
• Construction and design.
• Performance test results.
• Warranty policies, company policies, and all the FAQs you might want to know.

Douglas Original RV Overview

Pros

• Great Motion Isolation: The Douglas Original RV mattress has low motion transfer, so you're less likely to be disturbed by your partner's movements or road disturbances.
• Pressure Relief: The Douglas Original RV mattress provides good pressure relief, which is beneficial for all sleepers who suffer from pain or discomfort at pressure points.
• Affordable: the mattress is a great value for money. It's made with high-quality materials, but it's still affordable. It's also backed by a generous warranty, so you can be sure you're getting a quality product.
• Cooling: The Douglas Original RV mattress has cooling gel foam, which helps prevent sleepers from getting hot and sweaty. This is a great feature for people who sleep hot.

Cons

• Not ideal for heavy sleepers: Heavy sleepers may find the Douglas Original RV mattress to be too soft, as it may not provide enough support for people who weigh over 250 pounds.

Who we Recommend the Douglas Original RV for

• People who live in an RV or travel a lot: The Douglas Original RV mattress is a good choice for RVs because it is compact, lightweight, durable, and comfortable. At just 10 inches thick and the largest size weighing 61 pounds, it is a good fit for even the smallest RVs.
• Restless partners: The Douglas Original RV mattress has motion-absorbing layers that contour and isolate motion, helping sleepers rest more easily without being disturbed. This makes it a great choice for couples who share a bed and whose partners tend to move around a lot.
• Sleepers on a tight budget: The Douglas RV mattress is well-priced, helping sleepers enjoy a more accessible luxury mattress that can suit tight budgets.
• Sleepers who need a balance of comfort and support: The Douglas RV mattress has enough sinkage for good contouring yet can easily keep the hips and spine aligned for good support. This makes it a good choice for people who sleep on their side or back.

Unboxing the Douglas Original RV

Douglas understands that the unboxing experience is an important part of the customer journey. They make sure that it is smooth and hassle-free by delivering the mattress rolled and compressed in a box. You simply need to unbox it and place it on your bed.

The mattress weighs between 29 and 61 pounds, making it easy for most people to lift without assistance. We placed the mattress on the bed and cut the plastic wrap.

The mattress expanded to its full height of 10 inches in about a minute, with the corners expanding all the way to the very ends. This provided excellent support throughout the entire surface area of the bed, indicating excellent corner expansion.

We were relieved to find that the Douglas Original RV mattress had a mild odor that dissipated quickly, unlike most bed-in-a-box mattresses, which can have a strong, unpleasant chemical smell. The lack of odor added to the pleasant unboxing experience.

Firmness, Feel, and Comfort For the Douglas Original RV

Douglas Original RV Firmness

The firmness of a mattress is an important consideration, depending on your sleeping preferences. A mattress that is too firm can be uncomfortable, while a mattress that is too soft may not provide enough support. The Douglas Original RV mattress strikes a perfect balance with a medium-firm feel that is suitable for most people.

The Douglas Original RV mattress has a firmness rating of 6.5 on our scale. It provides total-body support and cushioning, making it suitable for all sleep positions and offering excellent spinal alignment.

Douglas Original RV Feel

The Douglas Original RV mattress is a comfortable and supportive mattress that provides the perfect balance of comfort and support.

The soft, breathable cover feels cool to the touch, and the firmer layers below provide support that keeps your spine in alignment and relieves pressure points. You will feel yourself sink into the mattress immediately, but you will also have the mobility to switch positions easily.

Douglas Original RV Comfort

The Douglas Original RV Comfort is a medium-firm mattress that is comfortable and supportive in all sleeping positions, specifically for side and back sleepers.

It provides a good balance of coziness and support, which makes it a great choice for most sleepers. The mattress generates adequate lumbar support for spinal alignment while offering sufficient cradling for tension relief.

We tested this mattress in a variety of positions to see what it does regarding comfort. We found that the mattress is soft enough to be comfortable for side sleepers, but it also provides enough support to keep the spine in alignment.

For back sleepers, the mattress provides excellent support for the lower back. We also found that the mattress is comfortable for stomach sleepers, although those who weigh more than 230lbs may find that the mattress may sink a bit too much for their liking.

Constructions, Materials, and Design

Materials and Design

The Douglas Original RV mattress is a medium-firm, CertiPUR-US® certified 10-inch mattress that is made with premium Canadian-made foams and fabrics. It is lightweight and easy to move, and it provides optimum pressure relief and support thanks to its special foam construction.

Layers

1. Douglas CoolSense Cover - A machine-washable top cover made with a cool-sleeping material is a must-have for any RV mattress. The thin and breathable cover will keep you cool and comfortable all night without adding any extra weight or bulk to your bedding.
2. EcoLight Cooling Gel Foam - A 2-inch layer of cooling memory foam infused with gel that provides a comfortable cushioning feel and helps to keep the mattress cool to the touch. The memory foam also responds quickly to pressure, so you can easily move around without feeling stuck.
3. Premium Elastex Foam - A 2-inch layer of Elastex foam provides the mattress with just the right amount of bounce and comfort. This slightly firmer foam is a latex foam alternative that serves a versatile purpose. It provides an even quicker response to pressure than the comfort layer, giving the mattress a bit of bounce while still providing pressure relief.
4. Motion Isolation Support Foam - A 6-inch high-density foam layer provides a firm, shape-setting base for the mattress. It isolates movement and provides edge support.

Performance of the Douglas Original RV

Cooling

Memory foam is known for its ability to conform to the body, which can make it feel warm. However, the Douglas Original RV mattress is an exception. Thanks to its cooling, gel-infused foam, and cool-to-touch cover, the mattress rapidly dissipates heat for a refreshing sleep, night after night.

We performed a cooling performance test on the mattress by lying on it for 20 minutes and monitoring for heat retention.

We found that the mattress performed very well, feeling cool throughout the test with no excessive heat buildup. That is why we gave this mattress a 4.6/5 regarding cooling performance.

Responsiveness

A responsive mattress quickly springs back into place when you move, allowing you to change positions easily and freely without feeling stuck.

The Douglas Original RV mattress is responsive, thanks to the Elastex polyfoam in the middle layer. This foam provides a moderate bounce that helps you change sleeping positions quickly and easily.

We performed our standard responsiveness test on the mattress by placing a 20-pound ball on it and then removing it. The mattress fully recovered in exactly 1.7 seconds, indicating that it is responsive enough for most people.

Accordingly, the Douglas Original RV allows you to easily change sleeping positions. It is easier to move around on than a traditional memory foam mattress, but not as easy as a latex bed or most hybrids.

The mattress's breathable cover does not impede movement or catch on sheets. The mattress received a solid 4.2 out of 5 for responsiveness.

Motion Isolation

We performed two tests to measure the motion isolation of the Douglas Original RV mattress. In the first test, we placed a glass of water on the mattress and dropped a 20-pound ball on the opposite side of the glass. We saw that the water in the glass did not move. This is a good indication that the mattress has excellent motion isolation.

We also performed a more practical test. We rolled over on the mattress while our partner rested on the other side and monitored how much motion was felt. Our partner reported that they felt no motion propagation, which is another good indication that the mattress has excellent motion isolation.

This means that partners sleeping on the same bed will not feel each other's movements as much, which is important for couples who share a bed and for people who sleep in RVs, where movement can be more noticeable.

We rated the Douglas Original RV mattress a 4.7/5 regarding motion isolation.

Edge Support

The Douglas Original RV mattress has average edge support, which is typical for all-foam mattresses. This is because there is less surrounding material to support the foam as it compresses.

However, the Douglas Original RV mattress does have some features that help improve its edge support, such as the Elastex and base polyfoams.

We performed two tests to measure the edge support of the mattress. In the first test, we applied firm pressure to the edge of the mattress with both hands and observed the edge's counterpressure. We noticed sufficient counterpressure when we pushed the mattress's edge, which prevented it from sinking too much. This is a sign of good edge support.

In the second test, we sat on the edge of the mattress to measure how much it would sink. We noticed some sinking, but not enough to cause us to fall off. This is not an issue for lightweight and average-weight sleepers.

This is not a major issue for most people, but it is something to keep in mind if you are a side sleeper or if you tend to sleep near the edge of the bed. Therefore, we gave it a score of 3.9/5.

Noise

To test the noise levels of the Douglas Original RV mattress, we dropped a 20-pound ball onto the mattress and listened for any squeaks or noises using our highly sensitive microphones.

Our test showed that the mattress was completely silent. This is impressive but not surprising, as memory foam layers are known for muffling and absorbing noise.

As a result, we gave the mattress a 5/5 rating for noise.

Sex

When choosing a mattress for sex, there are four key factors to consider: how bouncy it is, how cool it stays, how supportive it is around the edges, and how noisy it is. The Douglas Original RV mattress has above-average ratings for all four of these factors.

The highlight of this mattress is its cool, silent, and motion-isolating properties. It may not be as bouncy as some other mattresses, but it will still feel comfortable for couples.

We gave this mattress a rating of 4.2/5 regarding sex performance.

Pressure Relief

The Douglas Original RV mattress is designed to provide pressure relief for most sleeping positions.

The ecoLight foam layer cradles the body and serves as a buffer against excess impact at major pressure points, such as the shoulders, hips, and lower back. The Elastex foam layer adds a degree of light contouring while shoring up the comfort system against exaggerated and unwanted sinking.

This combination promotes healthy spinal alignment and accommodates the parts of the body prone to morning aches and pains.

We conducted a standard pressure relief test to evaluate how the mattress responds to different sleeping positions. We rested on the mattress for 20 minutes and then measured the pressure in different body zones. The pressure map below shows the results of the test.

As you can see, the pressure map shows that the Douglas Original RV mattress provides excellent pressure relief for most sleeping positions. The pressure is especially low in the shoulders and hips, which are the areas that are most prone to pressure buildup. This means that the mattress is well-suited for side sleepers, who are especially at risk for shoulder and hip pain.

The pressure map also shows that the Douglas Original RV mattress performs especially well for side sleepers and people weighing less than 150 pounds. This is because the mattress's medium-firm feel provides enough cushioning to relieve pressure without being too soft. However, it may be too soft for some sleepers over 230 pounds.

Overall, the Douglas Original RV mattress provides excellent pressure relief for all sleeping positions. It is especially well-suited for side sleepers and people weighing less than 150 pounds. We gave this mattress a score of 4.5/5.

Douglas Original RV Warranty and Company Policies

Warranty

The Douglas Original RV mattress is covered by a 20-year warranty that protects against defects in materials and workmanship. This means that if the mattress develops a defect, such as a sag or a tear, it will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

Trial

The Douglas Original RV mattress comes with a 365-night sleep trial. This is one of the longest sleep trials available, giving you plenty of time to make sure that the mattress is right for you.

Returns

Douglas Mattresses offers a 365-night trial period for the Douglas Original RV mattress. During this time, you can return the mattress for a full refund if you are unsatisfied. However, you must keep the mattress for at least 30 days to allow your body to adjust to the new mattress.

Shipping

Douglas Mattresses offers free shipping to most locations in Canada. Shipping usually takes 7 days, but the shipping time may vary depending on the location of the delivery address.

Pricing

The table below shows the different prices for the Douglas Original RV mattress, without any discounts. You can check the website for the latest discounts.

The Douglas Original RV mattress is an exceptionally affordable mattress that offers unusually high-quality features, including cooling, motion isolation, and pressure relief.

These features are not usually found in RV mattresses at this price point, making the mattress an excellent value for money. We gave it a 5/5 score for value.

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FAQs about Douglas Original RV

Should I rotate my Douglas Original RV mattress?

Yes, you should rotate your Douglas Original RV mattress every 3–6 months to evenly distribute the wear and tear. This will help to prolong the life of your mattress and ensure that you are getting the most comfortable sleep possible.

To rotate your mattress, simply flip it over from head to toe. If you have a split king mattress, you will need to rotate each side separately.

Is the Douglas Original RV safe?

Yes, the Douglas Original RV mattress is safe. The foam used in the mattress is CertiPUR-US certified, which means that it is free of harmful chemicals and meets strict standards for emissions, durability, and performance.

Is the Douglas Original RV mattress suitable for people with allergies?

The Douglas Original RV mattress is a good choice for people with allergies. The mattress is made with CertiPUR-US certified foam, which is free of harmful chemicals. The mattress also features a soft, breathable cover that helps to wick away moisture and prevent the growth of mold and mildew.

How do I clean my mattress?

The top cover on Douglas mattresses can be machine-washed. To wash the cover, unzip it and wash it in cold or warm water in a delicate setting. To prevent the cover from transferring color to another laundry, wash it on its own. You can hang the cover to dry or tumble dry it on low heat.