Bed for a crook back

Can you carry two double self inflating ones and put one on top of the other. I have also found that the longer the time you leave them to inflate the better they are. You should also store them inflated and they will self inflate better this way.

I have an egg shell overlay (QS) that I use over the top of our camper mattress. I picked it up from K-mart, they aren't expensive, and might be worth a try. If I pack it up as tightly as possible it would be about the size of a carton of beer bottles.

For many years we have used a 4 inch self inflating mattress and an egg carton type mattress over the top throw double sleeping bag over the top 2 pillows and bed is done, and this combination has been excellent. Down side is size when rolled up 4 foot wide and as bid around as you can get your arms around,. we load it last in behind the front seats on top of other gear,in the cruiser.
Comfortable and bulky, I dont think you can get comfort without. Air mattress are a pain in the armpit!!!

Must agree with those who have recommended the egg shell idea. Not from personal experience, however a mate's crook back loves that egg shell foam.
Certainly cannot agree with the air bed recommendations - the only benefit is they pack up small and you can use them to muck about on water. Otherwise there is very little to recommend them. Have never found them particularly comfortable, prone to punctures, cold to sleep on (irrespective of what you put under them). Algee1 you seem to have a space problem so the thick HD foam mattress we use would not suit you.

I have a Roman Moon Mat - about 4" thick, self inflating. I cover it with a lamsbwool underlay in cooler weather, and I sleep on the groung - no camp stretchers. I have a dicky back and this has proven to be good for me.
Jack

I also have a dicky back & use the Carrabee jumbo self inflating mat & hav'nt slept better.

Try the Coleman Quickbed inflatable mattresses ; available from good camping stores.
12V & 240V airpumps available which inflate in 2 -3 minutes & also suck out when packing up.
We have a queensize; inflates to approx 400mm high & is really comfortable.
Approx $130 all up with a 12V pump.

John A

Thanks to you all for the replys. I bitten the bullet and ordered the Coleman Self Infaltable. This better be right this trip or "she who must be obeyed" will have me pulling a caravan. Yuk no thanks.