How to make caravan bedding easier

You have spent the day exactly how it should be spent. A long walk, a bit of sightseeing, maybe a pub lunch that turns into an afternoon. You get back to your caravan or motorhome feeling relaxed, ready to put your feet up. Then you remember what is waiting for you. 

The caravan bed is not made. The motorhome bed still needs sorting. The front double needs rearranging, the island bed needs wrestling into shape, and the kids’ bunks do not even have sheets on yet. Suddenly, the end of a good day feels like hard work. 

Making up caravan or motorhome bedding really does not have to feel like a chore. By considering what works best, it can become quicker, simpler and far less frustrating. Here are four practical ways to make dealing with your caravan bed or motorhome bed much easier. 

Choose caravan fitted sheets that actually fit 

One of the biggest causes of frustration with caravan bedding is the fitted sheet. Caravan mattresses are rarely standard rectangles. Island beds, French beds and cut corner designs all make using household sheets awkward. 

A proper caravan fitted sheet or motorhome fitted sheet is made specifically for the shape of your mattress. Instead of you measuring and guessing, Jonic uses a database built since 2006, covering the shapes and sizes of all major caravan and motorhome manufacturers. That means the sheet is made to fit your exact mattress shape. 

When a fitted sheet is custom made for your caravan bed, it stays in place. There is no bunching, no slipping, and no waking up on a bare patch of mattress. It also makes bed making much quicker. Instead of fighting excess fabric in tight spaces, the sheet goes on easily and sits smoothly. 

Use a caravan shaped duvet or motorhome shaped duvet 

Standard duvets are designed for square domestic beds, not for a caravan bed or motorhome bed. When used in a touring vehicle, they often overhang awkwardly, trail onto the floor or sometimes slip off during the night. 

A caravan shaped duvet or motorhome shaped duvet is designed to follow the general shape of the mattress. This is especially helpful for island beds and French beds where corners are rounded or angled. The shaped duvet fits the caravan bed properly, which makes it look tidier and feel easier to manage. 

Because there is no excess fabric, the shaped duvet tends to stay in place better during the night. It also makes the motorhome bed easier to make in the morning, which is a small thing that makes a big difference when space is limited. Shaped duvets are easier to store and far less likely to drag on the floor, helping keep caravan bedding clean. 

Many shaped duvets are made to order, so you get a fit that works with your exact caravan or motorhome layout. 

Simplify front double caravan beds with an all in one solution 

Front double beds are often the most awkward when it comes to deciding what caravan bedding to choose. Caravan cushions need rearranging, duvets need straightening, and everything has to be packed away again the next morning. 

One way to make this easier is to use an all in one solution that noticeably improves comfort after a long day. Options such as a topper with a fitted duvet style cover, or a premium sleeping bag style product, can help to reduce your setup time dramatically. 

A familiar idea has been refined to make front makeup beds less of a chore - Jonic is relaunching the Snoovy, previously known as the Snoozy Wrap. It is designed to roll out in seconds and roll away just as quickly. During the day, it stores neatly. At night, it turns a front double into a ready made bed in less than ten seconds. The Snoovy zips along one side, giving you warmth and comfort without feeling restrictive. 

Covers are removable and machine washable at 40 degrees, making everyday care straightforward. 

Pick easy care caravan bedding fabrics 

High maintenance motorhome bedding does not suit life on the road. Caravan bedding and motorhome bedding should be durable, easy to wash and quick to dry. 

Percale polycotton caravan fitted sheets are a popular choice because they are crease resistant and hard wearing. A 200 thread count percale weave strikes a nice balance between everyday comfort and durability. These caravan bed sheets are smooth, breathable and less prone to pilling, which helps them last longer. 

Higher thread count percale motorhome fitted sheets tend to feel lighter and smoother, and they often sleep cooler, which supports better rest. Choosing caravan bedding that copes well with regular washing means less time is spent worrying about care and more time is spent enjoying your trips. 

Making caravan bedding simpler 

Making up a caravan bed or motorhome bed does not have to undo a good day. With properly fitting caravan fitted sheets, a caravan shaped duvet, smarter solutions for front double beds and easy care fabrics, caravan bedding becomes quicker and easier to manage. 

With fewer compromises, your caravan or motorhome bed becomes a place to properly switch off. When caravan bedding works with your space instead of against it, the whole touring experience feels more relaxed. 

To make every night simpler, discover our range of caravan bedding and motorhome bedding designed for touring.