NorCalBronco
Observer
Hey guys, just thought I'd share my little sleeping platform I built in the back of my Ranger. Thanks for checking it out!
Ford Ranger Sleeping Platform
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NorCalBronco
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Thanks guys. The frame is made from 1"x10" pine and 3/4" plywood for the top. Its covered by some thin outdoor carpet I got from Home Depot. They have it on a big roll in the store that you just cut off however much you want. I got like 6'x12' for something like 30 or 40 bucks.
I have four plastic bins like you see in the picture that I have all my camping stuff packed in that fit perfectly underneath the center sections. The sides I have stuffed with all my tie-downs, axe, gloves and other random stuff. The center section is easily taken out and either layed on the bed in middle or put aside if I need to put bigger stuff in the back like my mountain bike or something.
A side benefit of this is that since I'm always carrying my dog around in the back I get to keep all my stuff under the platform where she can't chew on any of it
I have four plastic bins like you see in the picture that I have all my camping stuff packed in that fit perfectly underneath the center sections. The sides I have stuffed with all my tie-downs, axe, gloves and other random stuff. The center section is easily taken out and either layed on the bed in middle or put aside if I need to put bigger stuff in the back like my mountain bike or something.
A side benefit of this is that since I'm always carrying my dog around in the back I get to keep all my stuff under the platform where she can't chew on any of it
Accrete
Explorer
Excellent work. Very functional.
I made a similar one some time ago, even out of the same materials! Worked like a charm : )
Thom
I made a similar one some time ago, even out of the same materials! Worked like a charm : )
Thom
NorCalBronco
Observer
That looks pretty nice, easy to take out. I wish I had a taller shell like yours though, its a little tight inside but not too bad.
NorCalBronco
Observer
yeah I was thinking I would probably get a shell with a door like that if I ever were to buy a new one, looks alot easier to close from the inside than a tailgate
NorCalBronco
Observer
Does the big door thing provide a couple more inches in length for the bed towards the middle? That would be cool since I'm 6'2" and need to sleep diagonally in my 6 foot bed right now.
