All this talk gave me an idea.  Why not build a nice table out of 1/2" to 3/4"
plywood (oak would look great!), the same dimensions as the engine cover
mattress, with removable legs?  Keep the legs in the overhead storage
compartment and keep the mattress covered when you're not camping out.  You
could keep it face down when you're hauling hardware and face up for looks
during normal everyday travel . . .  I had been wondering what to do for an
outside table anyway . . .

Marc Perdue

Jay L Snyder wrote:

> I would get a piece of thin wood like "masonite" or 1/4" plywood to put on
> top to protect the matress.  It would easily slide underneath for sleeping
> purposes and would provide much more protection than carpet.