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Got my 2020 Touring AWD. Wanna put some smiles to it and lan to start some car camping this fall.

I find some4-6” queen size futon mattress, each cost. $300 to $600, is that worthy of it?

does passport fit a queen size mattress? By dimension, it says It’s more than. 60 inch but I‘m not sure.

any other choice besides futon mattress?

I had some bad memories with air mattress years ago, so kind of wanna avoiding it.
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I've tent camped for 30+ years, and used the Coleman air mattress's. The advantages are the size, price and comfort, the disadvantages is they are cheap, don't last long, leak -meaning you have to refill every day, you need a pump with good batteries, a broken pump or a bad battery can prevent it from being used and they are loud, when you turn at night they make noise.

Getting a nice piece of Foam would be the best bet in my mind, the disadvantage being the size, as it will not fold up very small.

I am currently using a Thermorest Neo-Air Dream (which has been discontinued) but it features 3" of a super high quality air mattress with 1" of foam on top. It is the best sleep I ever had - in the wilds... It is only wide enough for one person and was expensive, but it has a small pump that can also be powered by 12V (car accessory plug), and it does not leak over time and is silent when you roll over @ night!

So my recomendation is to check out what is available from the hi-end camping companies, also "Sierra" sells overstock at reduced prices, I bought my zero degree fleece-lined sleeping bag for $29 (originally over $100)!
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I've tent camped for 30+ years, and used the Coleman air mattress's. The advantages are the size, price and comfort, the disadvantages is they are cheap, don't last long, leak -meaning you have to refill every day, you need a pump with good batteries, a broken pump or a bad battery can prevent it from being used and they are loud, when you turn at night they make noise.

Getting a nice piece of Foam would be the best bet in my mind, the disadvantage being the size, as it will not fold up very small.

I am currently using a Thermorest Neo-Air Dream (which has been discontinued) but it features 3" of a super high quality air mattress with 1" of foam on top. It is the best sleep I ever had - in the wilds... It is only wide enough for one person and was expensive, but it has a small pump that can also be powered by 12V (car accessory plug), and it does not leak over time and is silent when you roll over @ night!

So my recomendation is to check out what is available from the hi-end camping companies, also "Sierra" sells overstock at reduced prices, I bought my zero degree fleece-lined sleeping bag for $29 (originally over $100)!
Foam, that's a good idea!
Anyone know if it's possible to fit a queen-sized mattress into a 2019 Passport? If not, I'll be looking at roof rails!
I seriously doubt it, except for a memory foam mattress that is vacuum sealed and still rolled up in its shipping box. It's amazing how small those are before you slit the bag open - think Pillsbury dough. I don't even think a full sized regular mattress would fit.

Better find some roof rails and cross bars. I have Thule Crossroads and recommend them.
Just got a 22 passport EX-L and would like a reasonably priced air mattress for the back.
Anybody have any reports on a good one?

Thanks Dave
I use my Therm-a-rest mattress that fits in my tent.

I would also suggest you just take a measurement of the area - with the front seats all the way forward and the rear deck lid closed.

Then look around on the Camping supply sites, eBay and Amazon to find one that fits.

My Therm-a-rest is now discontinued, but it has 3" of air and 1" of foam (on top) and it is supper comfy.

I would also NOT get a cheapee Coleman or other air (ONLY) mattress, as they leak (either slowly or when they break - which is often), you do not need 8" of air to be comfy and air mattresses are noisy (at night).

I suggest getting one that either self-fills or also has a partial foam top. Something in the 4-5" range should be fine, as long as you get a well made one (mine cost $230...!).

Very close to what I own, super high quality:

Super high ratings (only 65):

NOT super high ratings:

This is expensive, but will NEVER leak:

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Steve
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Thanks Steve, The first one seems like the best pick of the three. It's really cheap price wise and has good reviews. At thirty-one dollars can't go too wrong.
I bought it and will hold you totally responsible if it is crap. :)

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Dave
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Thanks Steve, The first one seems like the best pick of the three. It's really cheap price wise and has good reviews. At thirty-one dollars can't go too wrong.
I bought it and will hold you totally responsible if it is crap. :)

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Dave
Sure, lemme know where to sent the check...lol
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Got my 2020 Touring AWD. Wanna put some smiles to it and lan to start some car camping this fall.

I find some4-6” queen size futon mattress, each cost. $300 to $600, is that worthy of it?

does passport fit a queen size mattress? By dimension, it says It’s more than. 60 inch but I‘m not sure.

any other choice besides futon mattress?

I had some bad memories with air mattress Pick My Bed years ago, so kind of wanna avoiding it.
I'm looking for an air mattress for myself and my girlfriend when we go out. We're looking for a queen size. I'm 6'2 275 so it would need to be able to hold me and her (she is considerably smaller than me). She is stuck on getting the air mattress and won't listen when I talk about sleeping pads. I was looking at this air mattress and wanted to see what you all thought. Looking to keep the price <$100.
Air = cool/cold nights' sleep
Foam = hot sweaty nights' sleep

Even with the front seats all the way forward the back of a Passport does not have enough length for a 6'2" person.
You should have bought a Suburban.
Air = cool/cold nights' sleep
Foam = hot sweaty nights' sleep

Even with the front seats all the way forward the back of a Passport does not have enough length for a 6'2" person.
You should have bought a Suburban.
With my Passport front seats only 50% forward, and the seat backs straight up, my tape measures 81-inches from inside of closed tailgate to front seatback (more than 6'2" +)
With an thicker air or foam mattress in there, you would not have alot of "headroom" to maneuver around once on top of that mattress, though.
For length, it will require a rear footwell filler of some sort to extend the flat surface, but as member 40below posted, 2 18-gal Rubbermaid tubs worked for them with a queen size foam mat.
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