RV king mattresses

Updated Oct 26, 2026 · 22 makers’ own size lists checked · findings from 10 independent testing sites · How we pick

72 × 80 inches 182.9 × 203.2 cm

An RV king is usually 72 inches wide and 80 inches long: 4″ narrower than a home king (76 × 80). Some RVs use a 72 × 75 “short king” or a 70″-wide king.

Commonly used for: Larger fifth wheels, Class A and Class C motorhomes with a king bedroom.

We’ve gathered every RV king mattress we could find into one list: 81 from 22 makers, each sold in exactly 72 × 80 inches.

  • 81 mattresses in this exact size
  • 43 ready-made, 38 made to order
  • 69 you can return
  • 22 independently tested
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Is your bed an RV king?

Measure inside the frame and enter the inches.

Best RV king mattresses, according to expert reviewers

Picked from what independent reviewers found in their testing (Sleep Foundation, RTINGS, Mattress Clarity, Sleepopolis and others), among mattresses sold in exactly 72 × 80″. Ordered by the evidence, not by commission; we may earn one if you buy.

Best overall

RVMattress.comTitan Plus Core72 × 80″: from $1,765

Independent testers liked it for back sleepers, stomach sleepers, heavier people and hot sleepers. (Mattress Clarity, Sleepopolis, Sleep Foundation)

Watch out: RVMattress.com labels the short queen 60″ × 74″, but brooklynbedding.com labels the same model's short queen 60″ × 75″; confirm before ordering.

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Best for side sleepers

Good for side sleepers, with deep pressure relief. (RTINGS, Mattress Clarity, Tom's Guide)

Watch out: Live price and current trial length couldn't be confirmed; check helixsleep.com.

See price at helixsleep.comDetails

Best for back sleepers

Supportive with good lumbar support for back sleepers. (NapLab, Mattress Clarity, Sleep Foundation)

Watch out: Helix's Luxe page now says 365 nights but this model's page copy said 120; confirm.

See price at helixsleep.comDetails

Best for heavier people

RVMattress.comTitan Plus Luxe72 × 80″: from $1,865

Built for and supportive of people over 230 lb. (Sleep Foundation, Mattress Clarity, Sleepopolis)

Watch out: RVMattress.com labels the short queen 60″ × 74″, but brooklynbedding.com labels the same model's short queen 60″ × 75″; confirm before ordering.

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Best value

RVMattress.comCopperFlex RV Hybrid72 × 80″: from $1,065

The lowest price in 72 × 80″ among mattresses reviewers rated well on two or more counts. (Sleep Foundation)

Watch out: The 10″ version uses a 6″ coil unit; the 12″ and 14″ use 8″ coils.

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All 81 RV king mattresses

Each one is sold in exactly 72 × 80 inches, checked against the maker’s own size list.

See all 81 RV king mattresses Showing 40 here: ready-made first, then ones with photos.

“RV king” is used for more than one size. A 72 × 75-inch short king is five inches shorter. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. How we choose and research

See every spec side by sideFeel, height, how it’s sold and returns for the 40 above, in one table
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FeelSoft, medium or firmDepends on height: firm to mediumMediumSoftFirmFirmSoft, Medium, FirmMedium-firmFirm, Extra Firm (flippable: one side each)FirmMediumNot stated as a firmness; described for side and combination sleepersSoftMediumFirmMediumFirmSoftSoftMediumFirm, Extra Firm (flippable)Not publishedTwo-sided: softer or firmerFirm, supportiveFeel not listed by the makerFirmMediumSoftMedium FirmMediumMedium-FirmNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedRearrangeable soft, medium and firm layersAdjustable air firmness by remote, extra firm to softAdjustable air firmness by remote, extra firm to softMedium, FirmNot publishedNot published
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Can’t find the right one?

A custom maker can build an RV king mattress to your exact inches, including rounded or cut corners. Stores rarely keep this size on the floor.

The size at a glance

Inches
72 × 80
Centimeters
182.9 × 203.2
Feet
6′ × 6′ 8″
Sleeping area
40 sq ft 20% more than a queen
Also called
RV king, camper king, 72 × 80

Is an RV king right for you?

Good for

  • Larger fifth wheels, Class A and Class C motorhomes with a king bedroom

Watch out for

  • There are several RV kings: 72 × 80, 72 × 75 and 70 × 80 among them. Measure width and length.
  • A home king is 4″ too wide for most RV king platforms.

RV king vs other sizes

How it compares with the sizes people mix it up with.

SizeInchesSleeping areaCompared with RV king
RV king72 × 8040 sq ftThis size
Short king72 × 7537.5 sq ft5″ shorter
King76 × 8042.2 sq ft4″ wider
California king72 × 8442 sq ft4″ longer
Twin38 × 7519.8 sq ft34″ narrower, 5″ shorter
Full54 × 7528.1 sq ft18″ narrower, 5″ shorter
Queen60 × 8033.3 sq ft12″ narrower

Online stores that list 72 × 80

Stores whose own site lists this exact size. A listing isn’t proof it’s in stock; check before you order.

Every online store we track

What else you’ll need

Sheets

Buy sheets sold as RV king or 72 × 80. Home king sheets are 4″ too wide and loose; California king sheets (72 × 84) are 4″ too long.

A base that fits

Usually a plywood platform, often lifting for storage. Check the lift struts can handle a heavier mattress.

Check your base

A topper (optional)

11 toppers come in this size.

Topper fit guide

Make sure it’s really an RV king

“RV king” is used for more than one size. A 72 × 75-inch short king is five inches shorter.

Questions about RV king mattresses

How big is an RV king mattress?

An RV king is usually 72 inches wide and 80 inches long: 4″ narrower than a home king (76 × 80). Some RVs use a 72 × 75 “short king” or a 70″-wide king.

What size is an RV king mattress?

Most are 72 × 80. Others are 72 × 75 (short king) or 70 × 80. Measure your platform.

Can I put a regular king mattress in my RV?

Usually not. A home king is 76″ wide, 4″ wider than most RV king platforms.

Do California king sheets fit an RV king?

Same width (72″), but 4″ too long, so they may come loose. RV king sheets fit better.

Will it fit my bed frame?

Measure every obstruction around the platform, including wardrobes and curved walls. Check clearance and weight limits for lift-up storage underneath. “RV king” is used for more than one size. A 72 × 75-inch short king is five inches shorter.

Can I return an RV king mattress?

69 of the 81 RV king mattresses we list can be returned under the seller’s trial. Made-to-order mattresses often can’t. Each one’s return terms are in its details.

Where can I buy one?

Mostly online from the brands on this page, which ship to most US addresses. Local mattress factories can build one; stores rarely keep this size on the floor.

How much does it cost?

Prices change often, so we link to each seller instead of listing them. Odd sizes are often priced at or above the nearest standard size, and made-to-order ones usually cost more.

Are the owner reviews about this size?

Usually not. Owner feedback is about the mattress model, often in a more common size. Each summary says whether it’s about this exact model, and links to the source.

How common is a 72 × 80″ RV king in RVs?

1,324 of the 8,087 RV floorplans we have bed sizes for (16%) use exactly 72 × 80″ for the main bed, across 32 makers, most often Newmar, Jayco, Thor Motor Coach and Tiffin Motorhomes. Sizes vary by model and year, so measure your platform before you order.

From makers’ spec sheets, brochures and floorplan drawings, plus dealer and owner reports where makers don’t publish inches.

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