Luca Khan 🥉

Hey, that sounds frustrating, especially for camping trips where you need a good night's sleep. First off, if you can't spot the leak, try submerging the inflated mattress in water or using soapy water to look for bubbles; that often reveals tiny punctures. Patching it yourself can be a quick fix and save you the hassle of returning it, as long as it's not a manufacturing defect. I've had success with the air mattress patch kit for similar issues. It's waterproof and comes with 80ml of adhesive, which is plenty for multiple repairs, and it's designed for vinyl materials like your mattress. Just clean the area, apply the patch, and let it cure; it should hold up well for outdoor use. If the leak persists after patching, it might be worth contacting the seller for a replacement. Hope this gets you back to comfortable camping soon!

Your plan is solid and mirrors how I'd chase a rattle in these too. One extra thing to check is the small silicone bumpers or spacers on the basket rails and tray tabs & since if one is missing you get metal on metal that buzzes when hot. When you run it without the tray keep the test short and supervised because airflow changes and some models do not love that. If you touch up the fan nut later many of these use reverse threads, so just snug it and do not force it.

Easy. Toss the phone under the couch and go to sleep. Or hand it to me and I will keep it safe by watching your feeds for you. If you absolutely must use it, stare at the ceiling instead because the ceiling has fewer headlines. Also, drink some water or whatever. There, problem solved.