SLEEPDOG AZUL RV MATTRESS REVIEW
The SleepDog Azul RV mattress is designed specifically for RV (and truck) sleepers who prioritize comfort and convenience during their travels. With a focus on durability, temperature regulation, and space optimization, this mattress aims to provide a restful night’s sleep, no matter where the road takes you.
Let’s take a closer look at this 11-inch, 3-layer all-foam, DOT approved mattress designed with the specific needs of RVers in mind. Our family has RVed full-time for 13 months, and continues to frequently RV, helping us understand the true needs of RVers when it comes to mattress choices.
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SleepDog Azul RV Mattress - Composition
The SleepDog Azul RV mattress is built in the USA (Mount Airy, North Carolina, to be exact) with 3 layers of Certi-PUR US, and OEKO-Tex-certified foams that combine to deliver a balance of support, pressure relief, and comfort.
It is important to note that all SleepDog mattresses are DOT compliant and approved, providing a safe mattress for road travel. The Azul is specifically built to the measurements of RVs. Other SleepDog mattresses, such as the BigDawg, are available in truck and RV sizes.
Let’s break down the layers, starting with the SleepDog Azul mattress cover:
Knit Cover With UltraCool Technology
The SleepDog Azul RV mattress boasts a cool-to-the-touch knit cover. The UltraCool technology allows the cover to help your body regulate its body temperature for a temperature-neutral night of sleep, which we found great on hot RV nights. The cover is also very soft, adding a soft cushioning feel to the SleepDog Azul.
3″ CoolRest 3-lb Memory Foam
The top layer of the SleepDog Azul RV mattress features cooling-gel-infused memory foam. This material is known for its ability to contour to your body while alleviating pressure points. It gives 3 inches for your heavier pressure areas (usually hips and shoulders) to decompress into.
The gel infusion helps your body further regulate its own temperature, ensuring you stay cool even in warmer environments—a critical factor for those traveling in hot climates. Memory foam also provides a plush, cushiony feel that cradles your body for a softer sleeping experience.
We love that all foams and fibers in the SleepDog Azul RV mattress are manufactured in the USA and Certi-PUR US certified, ensuring no harmful chemicals are used in their processing, making them a safe choice for your body and health.
2″ Pluralux Transition Foam
Beneath the CoolRest memory foam, the transition layer provides a medium level of support. This layer is designed to balance comfort with resilience, preventing you from sinking too deeply into the mattress.
For truck and RV sleepers, this layer is essential as it adds durability, ensuring the mattress maintains its shape despite frequent use in a smaller living space. It also gives the mattress a bit of bounce so you do not feel stuck in it.
6″ Sure Align 2-lb High-Density Foam
The base layer of the SleepDog Azul RV mattress is made of high-density support foam, a hallmark of SleepDog mattress design. This foundational layer delivers the support needed to keep your spine aligned, skeleton and high-pressure areas supported, which is crucial for preventing back and joint pain.
High-density foam is also highly durable, contributing to the mattress’ long-lasting structure. Given the mattress’ intended use in an RV, this base layer plays an essential role in ensuring the bed holds up well under varying conditions.
SleepDog Azul RV Mattress Sleep Tests
Everything we felt in one box
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We have rated the SleepDog Azul RV mattress a 5 / 10 on the firmness scale, making it a slightly softer mattress than average. It combines 5 inches of pressure-relief on top of a strong foundation for spinal alignment, and pressure point support. |
Thanks to its phase change cool-to-the-touch mattress cover, and a top layer of cooling gel-infused foam, the SleepDog Azul RV mattress does a great job at helping the body auto-regulate its temperature, no matter the temperature inside your RV. It sleeps temperature-neutral. |
The best way to keep your SleepDog Azul clean is to use a mattress protector, and as needed, to spot-clean it with clean water and a mild detergent. Do not saturate the fabric, as excess moisture can seep into the foam layers. Simply blot the stain (do not rub) until the stain disappears. |
Because the SleepDog Azul is a softer mattress with deep pressure relief, we recommend it to most side-sleepers, as well as lighter-weight back sleepers with a personal preference for softer mattresses. It does not provide enough support for stomach-sleepers. |
The SleepDog Azul RV mattress fits on all bases (foundation, slats, box springs, platform) and adjustable bases, depending on what your RV provides, or what you fit in it. |
Firmness
One of the primary concerns for RV sleepers is finding a mattress that provides the right balance of comfort and support. The SleepDog Azul RV mattress falls into the medium-soft range, which is often considered the ideal firmness for side-sleepers and some back sleepers.
How Firm is the SleepDog Azul RV Mattress?
On a firmness scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is very soft and 10 is extremely firm, we are rating the SleepDog Azul RV mattress a 5 / 10. This medium-soft feel offers plenty of pressure relief for side sleepers to find comfort, while lighter-weight back sleepers with a preference for softer mattresses will appreciate the cocooning of the SleepDog Azul before finding firmer support in its base to keep their spine in proper alignment.
Benefits of Medium-Soft Support
A medium-soft mattress is mostly suitable for side sleepers, as well as back sleepers under 200 lbs. The SleepDog Azul RV mattress achieves a balance that works particularly well for strict side-sleepers, individuals who alternate between side and back sleeping, those with a personal preference for some extra cushioning, and couples easily disturbed by the movement of their partner.
The top two layers of memory foam add softness and pressure relief, while the bottom support layer prevent excessive sinking, making this mattress adaptable to different body types.
Temperature
Staying cool while sleeping in an RV or truck can be a challenge, especially in warmer climates or during summer months. Thankfully, the SleepDog Azul RV mattress excels in temperature regulation due to its gel-infused memory foam, as well as its cooling mattress cover.
Cooling Gel Technology
The cooling gel within the top layer of memory foam actively disperses the body heat absorbed by the cooling cover, helping you stay cool throughout the night. This is especially beneficial for those who tend to sleep hot or for those who are frequently in environments where air conditioning may be limited or inconsistent. The open-cell structure of the memory foam further enhances airflow, creating a more breathable sleeping surface.
Preventing Overheating
Overheating is a common problem with traditional memory foam mattresses, especially in weather-sensitive environments like RVs. The SleepDog Azul RV mattress combats this issue with its combination of cooling gel and breathable foam, which work together to reduce heat retention. This makes the Azul mattress an excellent choice for RV sleepers who frequently travel to warmer destinations or for those who prefer a cooler sleeping environment.
Motion Transfer
If you are sharing your RV mattress with a partner, motion isolation becomes a critical factor in choosing the right bed. The SleepDog Azul RV mattress performs well in reducing motion transfer, thanks to its softer memory foam layers.
Reducing Movement Disturbances
Memory foam is known for its ability to absorb and isolate movement. The SleepDog Azul RV mattress, with its thick layers of gel-infused memory foam, excels in preventing one sleeper’s movements from disturbing the other. This is a significant advantage for couples, particularly in the confined space of an RV where movements are more likely to be felt.
Ideal for Light Sleepers
For those who are easily disturbed by their partner’s movements at night, the motion isolation provided by the SleepDog Azul RV mattress can make a noticeable difference. Whether your partner tosses and turns or gets in and out of bed, this mattress minimizes the transfer of motion, ensuring a more restful sleep.
Maintenance & Durability
When it comes to purchasing a mattress for an RV, durability and ease of maintenance are essential. The SleepDog Azul RV mattress is built with materials that require minimal upkeep, which is ideal for travelers.
Care and Cleaning
The mattress is designed to be low-maintenance, with a cover that can be easily spot-cleaned. While it is always a good idea to use a high-quality waterproof mattress protector, especially in an RV setting, the cover is best spot-cleaned with a clean cloth, fresh water, and a mild detergent, when a stain arises. It is key to tend to the stain as it is still fresh, and to ensure not to over-saturate the mattress with moisture. Blot the stain – do not rub it as it may further propagate it. Let it fully airdry before covering it with your sheets again.
Longevity
Due to its high-density support foam and durable materials, the SleepDog Azul RV mattress is expected to last many years, even with frequent use. The mattress is built to withstand the unique conditions of RV life, including varying temperatures and frequent movement. It comes with a 20-year warranty.
Who Is The SleepDog Azul RV Mattress Good For?
The SleepDog Azul RV mattress is designed to meet the unique needs of RV and truck sleepers. However, its versatility extends to a range of other sleepers as well.
Best For:
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RV and Truck Sleepers: The Azul RV mattress is specifically designed for those who sleep in smaller, mobile spaces. Its size and durability make it perfect for RVs and trucks, where space is limited, and comfort is a priority.
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Couples: With excellent motion isolation and a medium-soft feel, this mattress is a great option for couples who share a bed, if both sleepers sleep on their sides or prefer softer mattresses. The memory foam layers provide enough cushion for side sleepers, while the support layers cater to back sleepers under 200 lbs.
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Hot Sleepers: Thanks to its gel-infused memory foam and breathable construction, this mattress is ideal for those who tend to sleep hot. The cooling technology ensures a comfortable night’s sleep even in warm conditions.
Not Ideal For:
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Heavyweight Sleepers (Over 220 lbs): While the mattress provides adequate support for most body types, heavyweight sleepers might find the medium-soft feel a bit too soft for optimal spinal alignment. A firmer mattress may be more suitable for these individuals.
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Firm-Mattress Seekers: If you prefer a bed that provides a lot of support, the softer firmness of the SleepDog Azul RV mattress may not provide the level of plushness you are looking for.
- Back Sufferers: We recommend that those with chronic back and joint pain look for a firmer mattress. The SleepDog BigDawg mattress will be a better option for those folks.
SleepDog Azul RV Mattress Prices & Discounts
This SleepDog Azul RV Mattress is specifically built for RVs and you can find it in the two main RV sizes.
- The RV queen (also known as Short Queen) is 5 inches shorter than a residential Queen, allowing it for more space to navigate around your mattress, in the smaller bedrooms found in RV. Its dimensions are: 60 inches wide, 75 inches long (instead of 80″), and 11 inches thick. Its weight is 90 lbs, great if you are watching your weight load.
- The RV King is as short in length as the RV Queen, at 75 inches long. It is however 72 inches wide, as residential King-size mattresses, and 11 inches thick. It weighs 113 lbs.
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RV Queen
- 60"x75"x11"
- 90 lbs
RV King
- 72"x75"x11"
- 113 lbs
SleepDog Azul RV Mattress
The SleepDog Azul RV mattress is an excellent choice for those who prioritize comfort, temperature regulation, and durability while on the road. Its medium-soft support, gel-infused memory foam, and high-density base make it a versatile option that caters to a range of sleepers, especially those in need of a mattress that fits the unique dimensions of an RV or truck.
If you are an RV or truck sleeper in need of a mattress that can handle the challenges of life on the road without sacrificing comfort, the SleepDog Azul RV mattress is certainly worth considering. Its cooling properties and motion isolation also make it a great option for couples or hot sleepers. However, if you are a heavy sleeper or prefer a firmer mattress, you may want to explore other options.
We love that all SleepDog truck and RV mattresses are DOT approved, making them a safe option for sleepers on the road, as well as OEKO-Tex and CertiPUR-US certified, for a healthier sleeping option.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
SleepDog sent us this SleepDog Azul RV Mattress for testing purposes. This review is not sponsored and all opinions expressed in this review are my own.
No, but you have a 120-night at-home (in-RV) sleep trial to test it out.
All SleepDog mattresses are 100% made in the USA – North Carolina to be exact, and in the same factory where their foams are manufactured!
Yes, SleepDog offers a range of mattresses that are either truck mattresses or RV mattresses, though they can be used interchangeably if the size works for you. SleepDog has also developed residential mattresses.
Yes, you will find SleepDog pillows, cooling mattress toppers, and a terry mattress protector. Since SleepDog is a niche brand of Bed In A Box, you will find other mattresses and a vast array of other sleeping accessories on their parent website.
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Laura Georgieff
Laura is a mother of three who did not sleep through the night for the first 5.5 years of her kids' lives. She is passionate about sleep quality and loves sharing her experience and knowledge of all thing bedding! It is her mission to help you make the best decisions when it comes to sleep and help you get the best deal on the market!
Is the SleepDog Azul RV mattress suitable for all RV sizes?
The SleepDog Azul RV mattress comes in RV-friendly sizes, such as Short Queen and RV King, making it a great fit for most RVs. Always measure your space to ensure a proper fit.
Can the SleepDog Azul RV mattress help with back pain?
Yes, the medium-firm support and high-density foam provide proper spinal alignment, which can help reduce back pain, especially for back and stomach sleepers.
Does the SleepDog Azul RV mattress sleep hot?
No, the gel-infused memory foam is designed to regulate temperature and keep you cool, making it ideal for hot sleepers or those in warm climates.
How do I clean and maintain the SleepDog Azul RV mattress?
The mattress features a removable cover that can be spot-cleaned. Using a mattress protector is also recommended for added protection.
How long will the SleepDog Azul RV mattress last?
The mattress is made with durable high-density foam designed for long-term use. With proper care, it can last several years, even with frequent travel use in an RV.
