A simpler way to make a caravan bed

Tight corners and awkward access can turn a simple daily job into a wrestling match. CheatSheets uses a connected-sheet design to make caravan beds easier to manage, with less reaching and no excess fabric to tuck in.

Making a bed in a caravan can be a challenge when there is little room to reach around the mattress.

Making a bed at home is usually straightforward. In a caravan, the mattress may be boxed in by cabinetry, the corners can be difficult to reach and there may be very little room to move along the sides.

It is a familiar frustration for many caravan owners. CheatSheets approaches the problem differently by changing the way the bed is made, rather than simply offering another set of sheets.

Change the process, not just the sheets

CheatSheets brings the fitted sheet and top sheet together in one integrated design. The connected foot end allows both sheets to move as one unit and is designed to help them self-centre as the mattress is pulled out or pushed back in. Combined with shorter sides, the design aims to make the bed-making process simpler, with less reaching and tucking.

caravan bed sheets graphic

How it works

If the mattress can be pulled out from its base, even slightly, the corners are easier to reach and the sheets can be fitted without stretching around the back of the bed.

1. Pull out

Move the mattress forward enough to access the corners.

Graphic of man pulling out mattress in caravan bed

2. Fit and smooth

Fit the sheet and smooth the top. Because the sheets are connected at the foot end, they move together and are designed to self-centre.

Graphic of man fitting and smoothing out top of a caravan mattress

3. Slide back

Push the mattress back into place. The shorter side drape reduces the amount of fabric that needs to be tucked underneath.

Graphic of man sliding caravan mattress back into place

The CheatSheets process at a glance. A full demonstration is available on the CheatSheets website.

Why are the ends connected?

Connecting the top and fitted sheets is designed to help them self-centre as the bed is made. With the sheets joined, the top can be smoothed with one pull. Because the set moves as one unit when the mattress is pulled out or pushed back in, the sheets are designed to remain aligned and require less repositioning.

Why are the sides shorter?

It is an intentional part of the design. Traditional sheets can leave excess fabric hanging down the sides of a caravan mattress, where it may be awkward to tuck in or can gather around the bed base. CheatSheets uses a shorter side drape, allowing the top to be smoothed and the sides run over by hand rather than tucked underneath.

doona on a caravan bed

The idea is simple: fit the base, smooth the top and get on with your day.

Fit. Smooth. Relax.

Comfort still matters

Convenience is only part of the story. CheatSheets is made from 100% cotton percale, giving it a crisp, breathable feel intended to bring familiar comfort to life on the road. The range is currently available in two colours.

caravan white bed sheet
Coastal Off White - A light, fresh neutral.

caravan grey bed sheet

Outback Slate Grey - A darker, practical-looking option.

Will they fit my caravan bed?

CheatSheets are designed around a mattress measuring 148 cm wide by 188 cm long and can also fit some smaller double and queen caravan or campervan mattresses. On a smaller mattress, the fit will be more relaxed, but the connected-sheet design works in the same way.

Mattress shapes vary between vans, particularly around the corners and foot end, so the fit may be less snug on a fully rounded mattress. Owners who already use tension clips can continue to do so if needed. Check your mattress measurements against the manufacturer’s specifications before purchasing.

A small change to the daily routine

For people who make up their caravan bed every day, a little less reaching, wrestling and tucking can make the routine easier. The design may also suit campervans and boats, where access around the mattress can be just as limited.