30 minutes and slightly more cargo space in your WJ

[gprsdlyt]

yes, please share, maybe we should start a "cheap XJ/ZJ/WJ/XK/WK mod thread"

sure thing. picture taking is one of my tasks this weekend. starting a thread soon!

[theksmith]

Thats the way the Xterras come, with quick disconnects, makes for over 7 ft of sleeping space JIMBO

ZJ and XJ both have removable seat bottoms, probably only a cost reason to stop doing it with the WJ... darn accountants

[davis38]

I'm curious: how many in the Jeepin crowd sleep in the back of your rigs? I have the itch to build a sleeping platform and was wondering how you guys like it. Is it worth the trouble with changing clothes and things like that? I like the idea, but how is the practicality? Any thoughts? (BTW I go camping with my GF and 50lb. Belgian Shepherd)

[BigDaveZJ]

I'm curious: how many in the Jeepin crowd sleep in the back of your rigs? I have the itch to build a sleeping platform and was wondering how you guys like it. Is it worth the trouble with changing clothes and things like that? I like the idea, but how is the practicality? Any thoughts? (BTW I go camping with my GF and 50lb. Belgian Shepherd)

I did it by myself in my ZJ once. Never again. But I'm 6'5". A more average height person should be able to do it easily. The big issue is you take up all your cargo space with sleeping space, so you gotta find something to do with your gear.

[Maximus Ram]

I'm curious: how many in the Jeepin crowd sleep in the back of your rigs? I have the itch to build a sleeping platform and was wondering how you guys like it. Is it worth the trouble with changing clothes and things like that? I like the idea, but how is the practicality? Any thoughts? (BTW I go camping with my GF and 50lb. Belgian Shepherd)

It can be done, but it will be very cramped. You may want to look into an suv tent.....here are a few different ones
http://www.tentsontrucks.com/SUV-Minivan.htm

[gprsdlyt]

ive come up with something over the past few months, right after i did theksmith rear seat removal idea. as for a platform, ive got a template made up out of 3/8" cardboard so i have the shape down perfect. been browsing the local home depot glancing at what wood we be the best to use. still trying to get a thread started.

I'm curious: how many in the Jeepin crowd sleep in the back of your rigs? I have the itch to build a sleeping platform and was wondering how you guys like it. Is it worth the trouble with changing clothes and things like that? I like the idea, but how is the practicality? Any thoughts? (BTW I go camping with my GF and 50lb. Belgian Shepherd)

[Backwoods Rambler]

I do it on my solo trips all the time. Pass seat pulled fully forward, some foam to fill in the gap, then my sleeping bag, (no platform, I find it comfy enough as is) then my pillow. Just last night I made a small shelf unit that rests against the driver side rear door to help with organization of my clothes, shoes, etc...I'll post a pic tonight.

I plan to test this setup out with myself, my dog and one of my kids at a time, but I don't know how comfy this would be with two adults and a large dog??

EDIT: I'm 5'-11.5"

[Taz]

Wow very nice mod! I wish I had known that one when I owned my WJ.

[sandalscout]

I'm curious: how many in the Jeepin crowd sleep in the back of your rigs? I have the itch to build a sleeping platform and was wondering how you guys like it. Is it worth the trouble with changing clothes and things like that? I like the idea, but how is the practicality? Any thoughts? (BTW I go camping with my GF and 50lb. Belgian Shepherd)

I've done it myself in my XJ, and will again I'm sure, but I think 1 in the limit without building something over the wheel wells and to fill the space between the rear seats and front seats. When it's warmer, I'll actually leave the hatch partially open to stretch out some more, if it's cold I've got a position I can kind of curl up in, with my cooler in the rear floorboard, and I sleep surprisingly well. This is all on the raw floor/seat back with a thermarest mattress and a sleeping bag.

[Backwoods Rambler]

As promised here are the pics of the shelf I made to help organize my gear while solo camping inside the jeep. Nothing special, but perhaps someone will be inspired.

Here you can see it off to the left behind the cargo area divider.


*note the Ryobi drill case above. It's a 12v converted to run off of my Jeep battery It's one of my favorite non-jeep specific mods

I set it up against the driver side since the spare tire (among other variables) prevents me from sleeping on that side.


A series of completed shots. I sanded all of the edges smooth and painted it.






To the shelf unit I plan to add 12v lighting for camping to compliment the relatively poor stock dome lighting and a 3 12v power power points for the various items I plan to run off of my Deep cycle secondary battery. That will allow me to add the camping mods I need without making permanent changes to the jeep