Best Caravan And Campervan Mattress In Australia (2026)

A campervan or caravan bed has a harder job than the one at home. It has to survive condensation and damp, fit a fixed bunk or a made-to-measure frame, be light enough to wrestle into a tight space, and still be comfortable enough that you actually enjoy the trip. Most cheap RV foam fails at least two of those.

The good news is that the same bed-in-a-box brands Australians buy for home make excellent van mattresses. They ship compressed so they fit through a narrow door, come in compact single, king-single and double sizes that suit most builds, and the best of them have removable, washable covers that shrug off the moisture van life throws at them.

We looked for the boxed mattresses that genuinely suit caravans and campervans — compact, moisture-friendly and comfortable — and ranked the six best for 2026.

Top 3 at a glance

Top pick

Ecosa Mattress

All-foam so it ships compressed and stays light, with a removable washable cover, a free waterproof protector and adjustable firmness to suit any van bed.

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Best slim profile

Ergoflex 5G

A slim 23 cm memory-foam build that fits low bunks and under-bed storage, with a washable TENCEL cover and anti-allergenic foam.

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Best value

Newentor Hybrid

Compact sizes and zoned support for under $600 in queen, ideal for caravans with a solid slat base.

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What’s the best mattress for a campervan or caravan?

The best campervan and caravan mattress in Australia in 2026 is the Ecosa Mattress. It ticks every box van life demands: an all-foam build that ships compressed and stays relatively light, a removable, machine-washable TENCEL™ cover plus a free waterproof protector to handle condensation and spills, and an adjustable firmness system so you can dial in the feel that suits a fixed bunk. It sits happily on any surface, slat, board or platform, and arrives in one box with a handle and wheels.

Different builds need different beds. For a low bunk or a bed with drawers underneath, the slim 23 cm Ergoflex 5G fits where thicker mattresses cannot. On a budget, the Newentor Hybrid brings zoned support in compact sizes for under $600. For pure comfort on longer trips, the Emma Comfort is the plushest pick, and the premium Origin Hybrid has a washable cover that suits a damp van. The Koala mattress rounds out the list.

The 6 best campervan and caravan mattresses in Australia

Ecosa Mattress – best campervan mattress overall
Ergoflex 5G – best slim profile for low bunks
Newentor Hybrid – best value for caravans
Emma Comfort – best for comfort on long trips
Origin Hybrid – best premium pick
Koala mattress – popular all-foam pick

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1. Ecosa Mattress (best campervan mattress overall)

Firmness: Adjustable (Plush / Medium / Firm)
Price: From $870 (Queen $1,240)
Trial period: 100 Nights
Warranty: 15 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)
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The Ecosa is the mattress van life was practically designed around. It is all-foam, so it ships vacuum-compressed and pops back to shape once you have wrestled it through the door, and it arrives in a single box with a carry handle and wheels — a real help in a cramped build. Once it is in, you can unzip the cover and reorder the three foam layers to switch between plush, medium and firm, so it works whether your bunk base is a hard board or a sprung slat.

Two features make it ideal for the damp reality of caravans and campers: the removable, machine-washable TENCEL™ cover, and the waterproof mattress protector Ecosa includes free in the box. Together they keep condensation, spills and dust mites from ruining the foam — the single biggest killer of van mattresses.

It sits on any surface, breathes better than standard foam thanks to its open-cell layers, and is backed by a 15-year warranty and a 100-night trial. The only caveats are that it is a full-price mattress rather than budget RV foam, and at $1,240 in queen it is an investment — but for a bed you will sleep on for years of trips, it is the one to beat.

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You want one mattress that ships easily, handles damp, adjusts to any bunk and lasts for years of trips.

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Pros

Ships compressed with handle and wheels: easy to move into a tight van or caravan build
Washable cover plus free waterproof protector: the best defence against van condensation and spills
Adjustable firmness: reorder the layers to suit any bunk base
Sits on any surface: slat, board, platform or floor, with a 15-year warranty

Cons

Full-price, not budget RV foam: queen sits at $1,240 before member discounts
Standard sizes only: no made-to-measure shapes for odd van beds
Adjusting takes a few minutes: you unzip and reshuffle the layers by hand

Size	Price
Single	$870
Long Single	$960
King Single	$990
Double	$1,120
Queen	$1,240
King	$1,460
Super King	$1,740

All sizes 25 cm high · 100-night trial · 15-year warranty · removable washable TENCEL™ cover · free waterproof protector included. Member price around $992 in Queen. Prices checked July 2026 — always confirm on the brand site.

Want the full breakdown? Read our full Ecosa Mattress review.

2. Ergoflex 5G (best slim profile for low bunks)

Firmness: Medium-Firm (memory foam)
Price: From $759.99 with code (MSRP $949.99)
Trial period: 30 Nights
Warranty: 10 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)
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Many van and caravan beds sit in a fixed frame with storage below, and a standard 25 to 31 cm mattress simply will not fit. The Ergoflex 5G solves that with a slim 23 cm profile — the shallowest here — that slots into low bunks and leaves room for drawers underneath without you climbing a mountain to get into bed.

It is proper orthopaedic memory foam that moulds to you, with a Cool-Sleep™ airflow system to fight the heat foam usually traps, and crucially a removable, washable TENCEL® cover plus naturally anti-allergenic foam — both handy in a humid van. It ships compressed like the rest and has been made in the same way since 2006.

The one real drawback for van life is the 30-night home trial, much shorter than the others here, so you need to decide quickly whether it suits. It also runs warmer than the hybrids on a hot night, despite the airflow system.

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Your van bed is a low bunk or has storage underneath and you need the slimmest mattress that still sleeps well.

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Pros

Slim 23 cm profile: fits low bunks and leaves room for under-bed storage
Washable TENCEL cover: removable and easy to keep fresh in a humid van
Anti-allergenic memory foam: moulds to you and resists allergens
Ships compressed: slots through a narrow van door

Cons

Short 30-night trial: much less time to decide than the others here
Memory foam runs warm: can sleep hot on a summer night
One firmness: no adjustable or plush option

Key spec	Detail
Construction	True HD memory foam with Cool-Sleep™ airflow system
Firmness	Medium-firm (orthopaedic memory foam)
Height	23 cm (slim profile)
Cover	Removable, washable TENCEL® woven cover
Trial / Warranty	30-night home trial / 10-year warranty
Price	From $759.99 with code (MSRP $949.99)

Sizes from Single (92 × 188 × 23 cm) to King. Naturally anti-allergenic. Prices checked July 2026 — always confirm on the brand site.

Want the full breakdown? Read our full Ergoflex 5G review.

3. Newentor Hybrid (best value for caravans)

Firmness: Medium-Firm (6/10)
Price: From $388.50 (Queen $598.50)
Trial period: 120 Nights
Warranty: 10 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.4/5)
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If your caravan has a solid slat or platform base that can take a hybrid, the Newentor is the value champion. It comes in the full run of sizes from single to super king, so there is a good chance one fits your fixed bed, and a compact single starts at just $388.50.

For the money you get a genuine 7-zone pocket-spring hybrid that cushions the shoulders and supports the lower back, under an antibacterial bamboo-charcoal cover that helps with the moisture and odours a closed-up van collects. The foams are CertiPUR-US® certified and the cover is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

The catch for van life is weight: a hybrid is heavier than foam, so it is better suited to a caravan with a permanent base than a campervan you rearrange daily. And its cover is not removable, so pair it with a washable protector.

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You have a caravan with a solid base and want zoned hybrid support without spending big.

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Pros

Compact sizes from $388.50: a good chance one fits your fixed caravan bed
Zoned hybrid support: cushions shoulders and supports the lower back
Moisture-friendly cover: antibacterial bamboo-charcoal helps with van damp
120-night trial: plenty of time to test it on the road

Cons

Heavier than foam: better for a caravan with a permanent base than a shuffled camper
Cover is not removable: pair it with a washable protector
Needs a supportive base: not ideal straight on a slatted low bunk

Size	Dimensions (W×L×H)	Price
Single	92 × 188 × 25 cm	$388.50
Long Single	92 × 203 × 25 cm	$470.25
King Single	107 × 203 × 25 cm	$504.45
Double	137 × 188 × 25 cm	$547.20
Queen	153 × 203 × 25 cm	$598.50
King	183 × 203 × 25 cm	$658.35
Super King	203 × 203 × 25 cm	$638.40

120-night trial · 10-year warranty · CertiPUR-US® foams · OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 cover. Prices checked July 2026 — always confirm on the brand site.

Want the full breakdown? Read our full Newentor Hybrid review.

4. Emma Comfort (best for comfort on long trips)

Firmness: Medium-Soft
Price: From $679 (RRP $1,029)
Trial period: 150 Nights
Warranty: 10 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.8/5)
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If your van is your home for weeks at a time, comfort stops being a luxury. The Emma Comfort is the plushest pick here, with MemoryAdapt foam over pocket springs for a cradling medium-soft feel that takes the edge off after a long day of driving or hiking.

It comes in compact single, king-single and double sizes that fit many van beds, ships compressed, and its 150-night trial is the longest here — useful when you are only in the van on weekends and need time to judge it. It is a 2026 ProductReview.com.au award winner with more than 7,000 five-star reviews.

As a hybrid it is heavier than the foam picks, so it suits a fixed caravan bed better than a campervan you rebuild each morning, and it has no removable cover, so add a washable protector against van moisture.

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You spend long stretches living in your van or caravan and want the most comfortable, plushest bed here.

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Pros

Plushest feel here: cradling medium-soft comfort for long trips
Longest trial: 150 nights, handy for weekend-only vans
Compact sizes ship compressed: single, king-single and double fit many builds
Award-winning crowd-pleaser: 2026 ProductReview.com.au winner with 7,000+ reviews

Cons

Heavier hybrid: better for a fixed caravan bed than a shuffled camper
No removable cover: use a washable protector against van damp
Divisive soft feel: reviews split between too firm and too soft

Size	Dimensions (W×L×H)	Weight
Single	92 × 188 × 25 cm	17 kg
King Single	107 × 203 × 25 cm	25 kg
Double	138 × 188 × 25 cm	30 kg
Queen	153 × 203 × 25 cm	35 kg
King	183 × 203 × 25 cm	41 kg

150-night trial · 10-year warranty · medium-soft · from $679 on current sale (RRP $1,029). Prices checked July 2026 — always confirm on the brand site.

Want the full breakdown? Read our full Emma Comfort review.

5. Origin Hybrid (best premium pick)

Firmness: Medium-Firm
Price: From $503 (Queen ~$729 on sale)
Trial period: 120 Nights
Warranty: 15 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.6/5)
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For a premium caravan bed that will handle the damp, the Origin Hybrid is the standout. Its whole TENCEL™ cover unzips and machine-washes, which is exactly what you want in a van that collects condensation, and a bamboo-charcoal layer helps manage moisture and odours between trips.

Underneath, a HexaGrid™ pressure layer and a 7-zone pocket-spring core give proper home-quality support and keep air moving so it stays drier than solid foam. It comes in compact sizes too, and the 15-year warranty is the longest here — reassuring for a bed that lives a harder life on the road.

The trade-off is weight: at 37 kg in queen it is a two-person lift, so it belongs in a caravan with a permanent base rather than a campervan you rearrange daily. From $503 it is also better value than most premium options.

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You want a premium, washable, home-quality bed for a caravan with a fixed base.

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Pros

Fully washable cover: unzips and machine-washes, ideal for a damp van
Moisture-managing build: bamboo-charcoal layer and a breathable spring core
Home-quality support: HexaGrid pressure relief plus a 7-zone spring core
Longest warranty here: 15 years for a bed that lives a harder life

Cons

Heavy to move: a 37 kg queen suits a fixed base, not a shuffled camper
One firmness only: no adjustable or plush option
Thicker profile: 27 cm will not fit the lowest bunks

Size	Dimensions (W×L×H)	Weight
Single	92 × 188 × 27 cm	21 kg
King Single	107 × 203 × 27 cm	26.5 kg
Double	138 × 188 × 27 cm	30 kg
Queen	153 × 203 × 27 cm	37 kg
King	183 × 203 × 27 cm	44 kg

Single from $503 (RRP $730); Queen around $729 on current sale. 120-night trial · 15-year warranty · CertiPUR-US® foams · removable washable TENCEL™ cover. Prices checked July 2026 — confirm current promotions on the brand site.

Want the full breakdown? Read our full Origin Hybrid review.

6. Koala mattress (popular all-foam pick)

Firmness: Flippable (Medium-Firm / Firm)
Price: From $890
Trial period: 120 Nights
Warranty: Up to 10 Years
Rating: ★★★★★ (4.7/5)

Koala is the name a lot of van owners already know. It is all-foam, so it is lighter than the hybrids and ships compressed, with a flippable firmness layer, good motion isolation for a shared bed and a soft TENCEL™ cover.

It comes last here for van life for two reasons. Its cover is not removable, which matters more in a condensation-prone van than it does at home, and its price has crept up to $890 to start, where the Ecosa gives you a washable cover, a free waterproof protector and adjustable firmness for not much more. It is a fine mattress; it is just not the smartest pick for a caravan or camper.

Pros

Lighter all-foam build: easier to move than the hybrids and ships compressed
Flippable firmness: switch between medium-firm and firm at home
Good motion isolation: fine for a shared van bed
Fast metro delivery: handy before you hit the road

Cons

No removable cover: a real drawback in a condensation-prone van
All-foam sleeps warmer: less airflow than the hybrids on a hot night
Price has crept up: from $890, where the Ecosa offers more for van use

Size	Dimensions (W×L×H)	Price
Single	92 × 188 × 25 cm	$890
King Single	107 × 203 × 25 cm	$990
Double	138 × 188 × 25 cm	$1,150
Queen	153 × 203 × 25 cm	$1,249
King	183 × 203 × 25 cm	$1,490

From $890 · 120-night trial · up to 10-year warranty · flippable medium-firm/firm comfort layer. Prices checked July 2026 — always confirm on the brand site.

How we choose campervan and caravan mattresses

We apply the same process to every mattress, whether the brand works with us or not. For van and caravan life specifically we:

Prioritised moisture resistance — condensation is the number one killer of van mattresses, so removable washable covers and waterproof protectors scored highly.
Checked size and profile — compact sizes that suit fixed bunks, and slim profiles that fit low beds with storage underneath.
Weighed portability — whether a mattress ships compressed and how heavy it is to move in a tight space, favouring foam for campers and hybrids for fixed caravan beds.
Aggregated verified owner reviews across ProductReview.com.au, CHOICE and Australian caravan and van-life communities, re-checked at this update.
Read the fine print — trial length, warranty and delivery terms, which matter when a bed lives a harder life on the road.

Sleep Society may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page. That never changes the order: Koala sits last and carries no links at all, which should tell you how the sausage is made.

What to look for in a campervan mattress

1. Moisture and mould resistance

Vans breathe poorly and collect condensation overnight, so a mattress that traps damp will grow mould from underneath. A removable, washable cover and a waterproof protector are the two most important features you can buy, and airing the mattress and lifting it off the base regularly helps too.

2. The right size and profile

Measure your bunk carefully before buying — van beds are often narrower or shorter than standard, and a fixed frame with storage below may only take a slim mattress. A single, king-single or double usually fits, and a slimmer 23 cm profile like the Ergoflex suits low bunks.

3. Weight and packability

If you rebuild your bed every morning, weight matters. All-foam mattresses are lighter and ship vacuum-compressed, making them easier to move and store. Hybrids are more supportive but heavier, so they suit caravans with a permanent bed base.

4. Comfort and support

A bad mattress ruins a good trip. You still want proper pressure relief and support, especially after active days, so do not settle for thin budget RV foam if you will be sleeping on it for weeks at a time.

5. A supportive base underneath

Solid platforms trap moisture against the mattress. Slatted bases let air circulate underneath, which is the single best thing you can do to stop mould. If your bed is a solid board, lift and air the mattress often, or add a ventilating underlay.

FAQs

What is the best mattress for a campervan?

For most people it is the Ecosa. It ships compressed and light, has a removable washable cover and a free waterproof protector to handle van condensation, and its adjustable firmness works on any bunk base. For a low bed with storage underneath, the slim 23 cm Ergoflex is the better fit.

Can I use a regular mattress in a campervan?

Yes, and a good bed-in-a-box is usually better than cheap RV foam. The key is choosing one that ships compressed to fit through the door, comes in a size that suits your bunk, and has a washable cover to cope with damp. Just confirm your bunk dimensions before ordering, as van beds are often non-standard.

How do I stop my campervan mattress going mouldy?

Moisture is the enemy. Use a slatted base so air circulates underneath, add a waterproof protector, air the mattress and open the van up on dry days, and lift the mattress off its base periodically. A removable washable cover, like the Ecosa or Origin has, lets you clean it properly when needed.

What size mattress fits a campervan?

It varies by build, so always measure first. Many campervans take a single or king-single, while larger vans and caravans fit a double or queen. Some fixed frames are custom sizes, in which case you may need to trim a foam mattress or order a made-to-measure one, but standard sizes fit the majority of factory builds.

Foam or hybrid for a van?

Foam for campervans you rearrange, because it is lighter and packs down; hybrid for caravans with a permanent base, because it supports better. The Ecosa and Ergoflex are the foam picks here, the Newentor, Emma and Origin the hybrids.

Sources

Product Review – ‘Best Mattresses’
CHOICE – ‘How to buy the best mattress’
Sleep Foundation – ‘Best Mattress’
Healthdirect – ‘Sleep’