Why Glideaway Motion 500 so Great?
Our Verdict:
We believe the Glideaway Motion 500 is a great adjustable base. Even without the pillow-tilt, we believe it is still great for people with acid reflux and sleep apnea. If the user needs the pillow-tilt, then the Glideaway Motion 600 would be the choice. Both adjustable bases have a zero clearance design, so both are great for platform beds.
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What is the Elevation kit on the Glideaway Motion 500 Base?
The elevation kit on the Glideaway Motion 500 lets the whole bed tilt along an axis while remaining flat. This feature is great for people who tend to sleep on their side but also want to sleep with their head elevated. So far, Glideaway is the only brand that offers this feature in their adjustable beds. You can control the elevation kit using a remote. The elevation kit is especially great for people with acid reflux and sleep apnea. An elevation angle of about 7 or 7.5 degrees is enough to get better sleep.
What sizes does Glideaway Motion 500 come in?
The Glideaway Motion 500 comes in different sizes. These sizes are split California king, split king, split queen, queen, and twin XL. However, the elevation kit is only available for the split king, queen, and twin XL. The elevation kit is also an optional feature. So if you don’t need it, you don’t have to get it. Some retailers might sell the Glideaway products without it. Rest Right Mattress, however, sells the elevation kit in the sizes in which it is available. We offer the lowest prices for the bases with the elevation kit.
What is the height of the Glideaway Motion 500?
The heights of Glideaway Motion 500 is different with and without the elevation kit. The elevation kit only comes with the split king, queen, and twin XL sizes. With the elevation kit, the heights from the ground to the top of the bases are 8”, 11.5”, and 15”, respectively. The elevation kit adds 3 more inches. So with it, the heights are 11”, 14.5, and 18”, respectively.
How to set up the Glideaway Motion 500?
Setting up the Glideaway Motion 500 is simple and intuitive. To start setting up, take it out of the box first. Next, insert the pins with the retaining clips on both sides of the base. Afterwards, attach the legs. The legs have an adjustable height that can go to 8”, 11.5″, or 15”. Then plug the AC and DC cord and put the retainer back into the bottom of the base. Doing so keeps the mattress from sliding. Lastly, place the batteries in the remote and the power supply, and plug the base.
The Glideaway Motion 500 Review
Glideaway is a great brand of adjustable beds. The Motion 500 is the model that comes before the Motion 600. The Motion 600 has the pillow-tilt feature while the Motion 500 does not. However, the Motion 500 comes in sizes where the Motion 600 does not. We believe the Glideaway Motion 500 is great for people who don’t need the pillow-tilt. The Motion 500 is especially great for people with acid reflux and sleep apnea who sleep on their sides. The elevation kit lets you sleep on a flat bed while elevated at an angle. The Motion 500 also has a zero clearance design, making it good for platform beds.
