Do regular twin sheets fit an RV bunk, or do I need bunk-size sheets?
Length is rarely the problem. Most bunk mattresses we sell are about 75 in long, like a twin. Width decides whether twin sheets fit. So measure the bunk mattress across, then check the table.
Match the width
| Bunk width you measure | What it is | Sheets that fit |
|---|---|---|
| about 30-31 in | narrow bunk or cot | 31 x 75 in bunk fitted sheets (2-pack) |
| about 38 in | twin | twin sheets; our twin mattresses are 75 x 38 in |
| about 48 in | RV three-quarter | 48 x 80 in three-quarter set |
A twin fitted sheet on a 30 in bunk leaves about 8 in of slack. You can tuck it under, but it pulls loose when a child rolls over. The Coldwind 31 x 75 in sheets are made for exactly this case. Their listing says they are for narrow RV bunks and cots "where standard twin sheets don't fit". They are fully elasticized and come two to a pack, so one order covers an upper and a lower bunk.
Check depth on the wider bunks
The navy three-quarter set fits 48 x 80 in mattresses up to 15 in deep, so a thick bunk mattress is not a problem. It comes with a 72 x 97 in flat sheet and two 20 x 30 in pillowcases. Because 48 x 80 is a size you won't find in home stores, this set is the one people tend to hunt for.
Making a thin bunk comfortable
Many factory bunks are a thin pad on plywood. A quilted cot pad cut 75 x 30 x 2 in sits on a narrow bunk without overhanging. It weighs 4 lb and ties at the corners, so it stays put under the fitted sheet. If the bunk is twin width, a 75 x 38 in tri-fold mattress replaces the pad completely. It also folds up into a seat when the bunk turns into storage.
Measure before you order. If your width falls between these sizes, send it to us and we will tell you which set leaves the least slack.
