Self [de]Inflating Mattress

[BOBTEE]

Hi

I have a Vango self inflating mattress, I've been really impressed with it but it now seems to have a leak and needs to be refilled during the night. Has anyone had a go at repairing one, any tips?

Ta

[Bellini]

I tried repairing my Vango self-inflating mattress in Spain some years ago after it sprang a leak.

I used the repair kit, cleaned the area and did it all correctly, or as correctly as I believed I had. It leaked.

I used progressively larger patches of duct tape to assist over the repair patch. It leaked.

I binned the mattress.

The above was just my own experience. No doubt others would have had greater success than I.

[BOBTEE]

Thanks, that's what I thought might happen!

[lord summerisle]

only successfully repaired one once. but didnt last long. Mine always seem to go where the valve is - the little triangle formed by the valve and matt material parting around the valve.

Have look at the Self-inflating mats on Obelink.nl (better selection than the uk site) We've had these for a several years. Mine is a the SI 10XL comfort = huge. but very comfortable. and the non-slip upper means i dont slide off like i did on some other mats when camping on uneven ground.

[tenohfive]

lord summerisle said:

only successfully repaired one once. but didnt last long. Mine always seem to go where the valve is - the little triangle formed by the valve and matt material parting around the valve.

I've had the same - a good silicone sealant (I used aquarium sealant) did the trick.

Have also used repair patches on other SIM's, the only one I couldn't repair was where it started leaking through the stitches/seams.