[Top 6] Best RV Short King Mattresses – Expert Reviewed

Jonathan Prichard

Jonathan Prichard

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The King mattress’s little cousin the ‘Short King Mattress’ is often the ideal choice for an RV.

Spacious enough to sleep two, and with adequate room to stretch out or roll around. All while still fitting comfortably in your limited space.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the RV Short King mattress from dimensions and sizes to build, as well as our selection of the Best Short King mattresses for your RV.

What Is a Short King Mattress?

The name is pretty revealing, but you likely still have questions about what a Short King mattress is.

After all, there’s a boatload (err… RV-load?) of ‘King’ mattresses, each measuring in with different dimensions.

The Short King is a modified King mattress, measuring both shorter and narrower than a standard RV King mattress. This makes the model more accommodating in tighter spaces — but without sacrificing too much surface area for a comfortable night’s sleep.

What Are the Measurement of a Short King Mattress?

Given the name, you’ve likely surmised that this mattress is shorter than a regular King. And you’d be correct.

The Short King mattress for RVs measures 72″ x 75″. This makes it about 5 inches shorter, and 4 inches narrower, than its Eastern King counterpart.

These unique measurements mean the Short King can be a particularly difficult RV mattress to find a replacement for.

Your typical mattress store certainly won’t carry them, and most RV stores also won’t keep them in stock!

[Top 6] Best RV Short King Mattresses for 2023

And now for the part we’ve all been waiting for! *Drum roll*

Below is our list of the TOP BEST RV SHORT KING MATTRESSES FOR 2023. We hope you enjoy sleeping on these masterpieces as much as we did!

*Editor’s Pick for ‘Most Comfortable and Supportive Overall’*

Rating: Overall Most Comfortable and Supportive
Type: Hybrid, featuring a unique combination of individually pocketed coils and gel memory foam
Customizable: Yes
Feel: Medium – Medium Firm
Thickness: 9.5″

Why We Love the Scarsdale Luxury Hybrid Mattress

Lots of mattresses use the term ‘luxury’ as a novel and generic word to make their beds seem more appealing, when in reality they’re not. But this is far from the case here.

Proprietary cooling gel memory foam is layered in such a way as to offer impressive pressure relief in all the right spots, while keeping your spine aligned and the temperature just right.

Then, individually wrapped coils offer tons of added comfort to the Scarsdale Luxury Hybrid Mattress, without any downsides.

Where some foam mattresses fall short on support, this pocketed spring-gel foam combo reigns supreme as the real King  even if it is ‘short’! 

And to add to all of that — just to top it off — this mattress comes with a temperature-regulating and luxuriously soft organic cotton cover, you’ll be sleeping on a cloud with this RV mattress.

Notable Features

  • High-end luxury construction without the luxury price tag
  • Proprietary cooling gel layers for unbeatable temperature regulation
  • Contouring and supportive memory foam layering
  • CERTI-PUR Certified Foam 
  • Extra supportive individually pocketed coil system
  • Plush organic cotton top
  • Made with care in the USA 
  • Highly customizable

*Tied for 1st Place Most Comfortable Short King RV Mattress*

Sometimes there’s room for two at the top. This was certainly the case when we reviewed the best Short King RV mattresses for 2023!

Rating: Tied for First Place Most Comfortable Luxury Mattress
Type: Gel Foam
Customizable: Yes
Feel: Soft – Medium
Thickness: 8″ or 11.5″

Why We Love the Luxury Gel Foam RV Mattress

Featuring not one, not two, not three, but FOUR expertly engineered layers of rapid recovery and cooling memory foam, the Luxury RV Mattress is both body contouring and supportive.

A unique aire-flow system combined with cooling gel aids in air circulation and temperature regulation, while a sturdy dense foam foundation offers superior support underneath the plush top two layers of cooling gel and rapid recovery foam.

Notable Features

  • 4-layers of foam comfort and support
  • Aire-flow system for improved circulation and temperature control
  • Cooling gel foam layer for a cooler night’s sleep
  • Rapid recovery foam body-contouring layers
  • CERTI-PUR Certified Foam
  • Made in the USA

*Our Top Pick for Most Affordable Short King RV Mattress*

On a budget? Looking for a good deal with a lot of value that won’t leave you feeling like you slept on a board?

The Sedona RV Mattress has a lot to offer without a big price tag!

Rating: Most Affordable RV Mattress
Type: High Density Foam
Customizable: Yes
Feel: Firm
Thickness: 5.5″ or 9″

Why We Love the Sedona RV Mattress

Everything you’d expect from a higher-end (and more expensive) mattress without breaking the bank!

If you’re looking for a premium feel without a premium price tag, the Sedona is sure to fit the bill.

Made from proprietary dense foam utilizing rapid recovery technology, this mattress sleeps firm but supportive and comfortable. 

Notable Features

  • Rapid recovery foam instantly adjusts to body weight
  • Dense foam formula provides a consistently firm, supportive, and comfortable sleeping surface
  • Non-slip base keeps the mattress securely in place
  • Made with CERTI-PUR Certified foam 
  • Made in the USA

*Editor’s Pick for ‘Best Firmest Short King RV Mattress’*

Do you prefer (or need) an RV mattress that’s firm and supportive, without missing out on comfort features found with ‘plusher’ options?

The Park Meadow Pocketed Coil RV Mattress ticks off all of these boxes and more, making it our #1 pick for ‘best firmest’ RV Short King mattress!

Rating: Best Firm Option
Type: Encased Coil Spring
Customizable: Yes
Feel: Firm
Thickness: 8″

Why We Love the 8” Park Meadow Pocketed Coil RV Mattress II

Not everyone enjoys a firm mattress, but for those who do, options often range from uncomfortable to incredibly uncomfortable.

Firm shouldn’t mean ‘hard’, and fortunately the Park Meadow does a great job of embodying everything that a firm mattress should be.

Its top layer is plush, soft, and comfortable — supported by a dense, breathable, open-cell foam to improve airflow and temperature control.

These comfort layers are further supported by an advanced encased coil system, featuring 3x the number of individually pocketed coils as compared to most other models.

The result? Superior support, comfort, and durability.

Notable Features

  • 15-gauge, heavy-duty tempered coils for superior durability and support
  • 1” plant-based comfort foam layer 
  • Non-skid fabric bottom
  • 1” luxury knit cover
  • Customizable (size, firmness, shape) 
  • Made in the USA

*Best Thin / Low Profile Short King RV Mattress*

Short on space and looking for an RV mattress that’ll fit without missing out on a good night’s rest?

Find out below why the Elation Gel Foam RV Mattress won our hearts (and backs!) as the best thin/low profile RV mattress.

Rating: Best Thin / Low Profile Mattress
Type: Gel Foam
Customizable: Yes
Feel: Medium
Thickness: 6″

Why We Love the Elation Gel Foam RV Mattress

Built with a lower profile, this thin mattress blends the best elements of high-end RV mattresses in with a smaller lower-profile package.

Featuring three layers of foam, this mattress kicks things off with a cooling gel layer before moving on to aire-flow foam, and — finally — a contouring layer of support foam. 

Notable Features

  • Cooling gel foam
  • Aire-flow foam for improved breathability 
  • Contouring support foam layer
  • CERTI-PUR Certified foam
  • Non-slip base
  • Organic cotton cover
  • Made in the USA

*Rated Best Natural Short King RV Mattress* 

Perhaps you would like to avoid memory foam, or maybe you simply like to know your mattress is a bit more eco-friendly than most. Either way, the Latex RV mattress could be the perfect fit for you!

We’ve found that, overall, this mattress felt firm while still having a slight cushion on the top to relieve pressure points.

Rating: Best Eco Friendly Mattress
Type: Latex Foam
Customizable: Yes
Feel: Firm
Thickness: 9.5″

Why We Love the Latex RV Mattress

Hypoallergenic and made from latex foam (from sustainably grown rubber trees), this latex mattress is the perfect choice for those wanting an eco-friendly RV mattress.

Latex offers impressive durability, a hypoallergenic material for those with allergies, and open-cell foam structure for great breathability.

Notable Features

  • ZERO clay, toxic additives, chemical dyes, bleaches, or chemical flame retardants
  • 2” of blended comfort latex foam layers 
  • Followed by 5.5” of high-density plant-based support foam
  • Customizable sizing 
  • Made in the USA 

Your Perfect RV Short King Mattress

Getting a good night’s rest is sometimes underrated but never under-appreciated.

Imperative for health, wellness, energy, mood, and more, the right Short King RV mattress can make sure you get the rest you need to tackle whatever the day ahead holds for you.

In this guide, we took a look at the best Short King RV mattresses across several key categories, from luxury comfort to firm and low profile.

If you have questions, we’re always here to help you sleep better, dream bigger, and wake up feeling refreshed!

 
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