Air Mattress for Weekend Van Adventures in a 2009 Kia Sedona
Question:
My boyfriend and I are thinking of van lifeing it on the weekends, we have a 2009 Kia Sedona EX. Im wondering if because of the design do I need to have the two captain chairs installed in the second row for this to perform correctly. Im thinking the chairs might provide some kind of support for the bed. Or can I remove them without loss to product performance?
asked by: Amy
Expert Reply:
For best performance of the AirBedz Rear Seat Air Mattress, # 341033 you will want full support underneath the mattress, spanning across two captains seats with a gap between will not be adequate. You will need a bench seat or a row of three seats.
My suggestion for a better air mattress is the AirBedz XUV Air Mattress w/ Built-In Battery-Powered Pump, # 341031 for tan, # 341030 for blue, and even a camo option in # 341032. This air mattress sleeps 2 adults in the rear cargo area of your Kia Sedona and will fill your entire rear cargo area and in between your wheel wells. It has a built-in, battery-powered pump that inflates and deflates mattress in minutes. Please check out the linked product review video below.
If you do not already have crossbars for your 2009 Kia Sedona and a cargo box, I suggest the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars, # MPG201. And then use the Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier, # TRX44FR or the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket, # C18115 to get some of your items out of the cargo area inside the Kia and on to the roof.
Products Referenced in This Question
AirBedz XUV Air Mattress w/ Built-In Battery-Powered Pump - Blue - Jeep/SUV/Crossover
- Air Mattress
- SUV Mattress
- 10 Inch Deep
- Integrated Pump - Rechargeable Battery
- Fits Between Wheel Wells
- AC Home Charger
- Blue
- AirBedz
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AirBedz XUV Air Mattress w/ Built-In Battery-Powered Pump - Tan - Jeep/SUV/Crossover
- Air Mattress
- SUV Mattress
- 10 Inch Deep
- Integrated Pump - Rechargeable Battery
- Fits Between Wheel Wells
- AC Home Charger
- Tan
- AirBedz
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AirBedz XUV Air Mattress w/ Built-In Battery-Powered Pump - Camo - Jeep/SUV/Crossover
- Air Mattress
- SUV Mattress
- 10 Inch Deep
- Integrated Pump - Rechargeable Battery
- Fits Between Wheel Wells
- AC Home Charger
- Camouflage
- AirBedz
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Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Rhino Rack HD Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- CURT
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Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Steel - 50" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Square Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Malone
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Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier - 9 cu ft - Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Extra Short Length
- High Profile
- Extra Small Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Trunx
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AirBedz Rear Seat Air Mattress w Portable 12V Pump - Blue & Black - Cars & Mid-Size Trucks
- Air Mattress
- Rear Seat Mattress
- 17-3/4 Inch Deep
- Portable Pump
- 12V DC Vehicle Charger
- Blue and Black
- AirBedz
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