Do you think this would support a twin-size mattress for occasional use as an extra bed?
631236
Never tried putting a mattress on it. My guess is it would not work very well as it is not as wide as a twin mattress. We use it as a spare bed all the time but with a sleeping bag. It is very comfortable with the sleeping bag.
631237
Well, yes it would support the weight, but the sizes don't match and it would ruin your mattress.
631238
while the cot supports adult weight (and is quite comfortable as is) I think a twin mattress would be a clumsy fit and too heavy. Camp cots are low to the ground and not very wide. A more conventional choice for the height and width I think you're looking for would be a roll-away bed in my opinion.
631239
doubtful, the extra weight would make it last for a few months tops, it didn't hold me up at 160 pounds to well
631240
Two answers, Elizabeth. (1) I'd be afraid that with an overlap of 4.5" on each side (39" mattress, 30" cot), someone might tip over. Plus, someone heavy might overload a cot with a real mattress on it. (2) I've found that it's very comfortable with just a pad or even a sleeping bag. Try it with a yoga mat or something similar first. If that doesn't work, try a blow-up designed for camping. I think you'll find it just fine for a night or two.
935496
I suppose you could put it under a very light weight twin size mattress but it would not work very well. Maybe the 12 inch model would work better but since it is not as wide as the mattress the mattress may tip from side to side.
1566601
I don't know what weight they can bear but, based on the design and quality of the manufacture it should be capable of handling the weight of the mattress/box spring and two people. Since the bed frame and slats carry most of the weight of the bed and occupants I suspect the support is not carrying much weight. My wife and I have a combined weight of 280 pounds; if we weighed 400 pounds (or more) using 2 supports might be advisable.
287678
I purchased with an extra thick mattress and it is working nicely. It gives the mattress support and is not too high.
1806482
If you put a piece of thin plywood on it it will hold the mattress but it depends if it is a metal frame or a regular twin with head and foot board
669722
I have it for a guest bed..it is not used very often; however...I think it would hold up well..it is very firm.
282847
The mattress pad is thin. I don't see that it would provide any appreciable support. It is just a slim pad about 1/4 inch thick that sits on top of your mattress primarily to protect the mattress and secondarily to give a touch more padding for comfort, but nothing so noticeable.
315448
I don't think it would be sturdy enough, but you might be able to add supports to help it.
135397
I don't use it for that purpose but it seems rather sturdy I would say it would easily support 150Ibs or so
1176182
I have a 12in memory foam and there is no need for additional support. Might depend on how thick your mattress is but most likely you won't need anything else.
459105
Yes..it can take the weight of a heavy mattress...I am not sure though how heavy...but it can hold the weight of two normal twin size mattresses.
1389874
Probably not because the weight of the mattress is what helps keep this in place. Regular thickness mattress and thin box spring would be OK.
2218674
Probably this would be helpful, although it may not be enough. It allows for some good "give" when used in conjunction with a firm mattress.
1056990
I would think you could use this since the support slats are close together and made of metal. The only issue I could see is if the mattress is heavy and the person sleeping on the mattress is heavy as well. I think the weight limit is something like 250 or 300 pounds.
1669995
Yes. I am certain that it should work. I currently just have a twin mattress on it.
281440
Agree with other answers. We have a simple foam mattress and it is supported perfectly. Can take grown up weight.
1570255
I've used it as a bed and have a Comfortaire Mattress on it..It has worked quite well. You should just make sure the end doesn't fold in...It doesn't hurt anything, but it makes the surface unevenly supported.