Sleeping in a JKU?
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Hilldweller
SE Expedition Society
Have you seen the Habitat?
http://adventuretrailers.com/campers/habitat/
I'm too tall to try and curl up in back...
http://adventuretrailers.com/campers/habitat/
I'm too tall to try and curl up in back...
Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
I'm 6"2', and I can sleep lengthwise in the back of my JKU, as long as I move the two front seats all the way forward, and tilt them all the way forward.
The bigger problem is that even after you've folded the back seat, it's not completely flat, and it makes for some very uncomfortable sleeping.
I pulled mine out and put a piece of plywood in it's place to make a "flat floor" with storage underneath.
Your suggestion would also work very well, and many people have done something similar-ish.
If you want to sleep really well, it's hard to beat the Ursa Minor J30
-Dan
The bigger problem is that even after you've folded the back seat, it's not completely flat, and it makes for some very uncomfortable sleeping.
I pulled mine out and put a piece of plywood in it's place to make a "flat floor" with storage underneath.
Your suggestion would also work very well, and many people have done something similar-ish.
If you want to sleep really well, it's hard to beat the Ursa Minor J30
-Dan
Omar Brannstrom
Adventurer
Hi
I use a front runner shelf for luggage. To make it flat I use a folded airmadress from my foot to my hip and a normal madrass over that, very nice. You can se e the red folded airmadrass under the grey long one and the shelf. I am 5 8 and its plenty long
You can se my videos here
I use a front runner shelf for luggage. To make it flat I use a folded airmadress from my foot to my hip and a normal madrass over that, very nice. You can se e the red folded airmadrass under the grey long one and the shelf. I am 5 8 and its plenty long
You can se my videos here
Omar Brannstrom
Adventurer
Other
You can get a luggage net at the ceiling for storage like this http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/products/raingler-jeep-jk-wrangler-roof-back-window-net
I had one in my 2 door http://www.pbase.com/omar_brannstrom/image/143063189.jpg. I dont use it in my 4 door because it will hit peoples head if they sit in the backseat, if no one in the backseat, no problem
You can get a luggage net at the ceiling for storage like this http://www.jeepinoutfitters.com/products/raingler-jeep-jk-wrangler-roof-back-window-net
I had one in my 2 door http://www.pbase.com/omar_brannstrom/image/143063189.jpg. I dont use it in my 4 door because it will hit peoples head if they sit in the backseat, if no one in the backseat, no problem
Omar Brannstrom
Adventurer
Here I have the Intex 54"x75"8,75" airbed
Omar Brannstrom
Adventurer
The front runner shelf
ylojelo
New member
the length doesn't seem to be a problem, just accommodating both gear & people. I think the Ursa Minor is the best idea out there, so I keep buying lottery tickets. Until then, Omar's idea of a shelf is interesting. My idea was to build a sleeping platform in the back, with storage underneath. But headroom would be a problem , and getting in and out may be comical. And Im not sure where this is headed: car camping or overlanding. I might get caught up in the build and forget to use it.
Omar Brannstrom
Adventurer
I have seen many ideas and I dont have much money and I want it to be versatile. I need space and seatings for 5 people. Its very easy to fold a air madrass at the fot end and then a second madrass above to make it flat for sleeping. Storage is a problem but can be fixed with newer smaller and lighter stuff. I use small Helinox chairs if space is a problem
There goes ca 3 helinox chairs on one ordinary camping chair
My new camping stuff to the left, the old ones to the right
I dont want drawers or big boxes in the rear, I want a nice room in the back for the evenings, or when it is raining or snowing, just talking or looking at some movie.
Like this, I did not have my shelf installed at this time, but with the shelf it would be better like a table in front of me for beers and computer etc and for storage.
There goes ca 3 helinox chairs on one ordinary camping chair
My new camping stuff to the left, the old ones to the right
I dont want drawers or big boxes in the rear, I want a nice room in the back for the evenings, or when it is raining or snowing, just talking or looking at some movie.
Like this, I did not have my shelf installed at this time, but with the shelf it would be better like a table in front of me for beers and computer etc and for storage.
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Omar Brannstrom
Adventurer
A placed my water can on the outside for more storage place on the inside for other stuff.
Gear
Explorer, Overland Certified OC0020
First off I think Omar has the right idea. I will just expand on it and give you my vision.
I love sleeping in the Jeep because it is safe and secure. With my current setup I have a great view that is not claustrophobic. For me I find that sleeping at the lowest level gives me a great sense of space inside. I can sit-up, read, look out the windows and change my clothes all with little effort. If I was going to try and accomplish your goal of 2 people and a dog inside I would do the following.
Eliminate the rear seats and build a false floor similar to the photograph above. This would provide me with a good amount of storage under the false floor where the seats use to be(photograph below). Also during the day the dog would have a great area to roam about.
Next I would build a platform that spans the fender well. This would be secured during transport and if done correctly could be used as a pull out table with the contents removed from the top. During travel I would place my belongings below the platform. In the evening I would place them on top of the platform so that my legs would have ample room to lay under. The photograph below shows my current setup. Just envision a platform extending across from the Engel cooler box over the sleeping bag to the passenger fender. Instead of my belongings siting next to me in the driver side rear seat they would be on top of the platform.
What would really make this work is if you had some sort of storage box(i.e. Thule/Yakima Rocket box) on the roof. Otherwise you are going to have to be a real minimalist or bring a trailer(others have done this). I believe it could be done! If you have any questions please feel free to PM me. Good Luck!
I love sleeping in the Jeep because it is safe and secure. With my current setup I have a great view that is not claustrophobic. For me I find that sleeping at the lowest level gives me a great sense of space inside. I can sit-up, read, look out the windows and change my clothes all with little effort. If I was going to try and accomplish your goal of 2 people and a dog inside I would do the following.
Eliminate the rear seats and build a false floor similar to the photograph above. This would provide me with a good amount of storage under the false floor where the seats use to be(photograph below). Also during the day the dog would have a great area to roam about.
Next I would build a platform that spans the fender well. This would be secured during transport and if done correctly could be used as a pull out table with the contents removed from the top. During travel I would place my belongings below the platform. In the evening I would place them on top of the platform so that my legs would have ample room to lay under. The photograph below shows my current setup. Just envision a platform extending across from the Engel cooler box over the sleeping bag to the passenger fender. Instead of my belongings siting next to me in the driver side rear seat they would be on top of the platform.
What would really make this work is if you had some sort of storage box(i.e. Thule/Yakima Rocket box) on the roof. Otherwise you are going to have to be a real minimalist or bring a trailer(others have done this). I believe it could be done! If you have any questions please feel free to PM me. Good Luck!
My original thought was just build a small platform above the floor for storage under neath and to get a flat floor, then at the rear of the jeep put in a shelf of sorts to accommodate both sleeping and storage. But then I realized it's usually just me soloing in the jeep, and thus I can stack my crap on one side and sleep on the other. Not to mention that I have a m101 trailer with a RTT. I think I've spent 1 night in the jeep since getting that.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Raised platform
A platform at the height of the tub, really limits the headroom with any kind of comfortable mattress. I built a platform about 9" above the floor, which is a comfortable height to sleep on.
There are pic's in the build thread in the sig line.
Hope it helps.
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Sorry didn't realize the signature didn't load.
Here is a quick link to the raised floor, and a couple of pictures with all the gear stored below.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/129035-2014-JKURX-quot-Bought-Not-Built-quot-er-build-thread?p=1942383#post1942383
This load was for a snow camping trip, so I had a bunch of extra stuff. 3 sleeping bags, extra blankets, tent, etc.. All of it fit below the floor, so Super-Mutt v2.0 had the whole back end.
There is a twin sized Coleman air mattress that goes along the driver's side. It's about 8" thick. I have a double size Coleman which covers the whole rear, but that huge arsed fridge gets in the way... lol
The left forward portion of the platform comes out , and the seat can be put in place without affecting the rest of the floor.
A platform at the height of the tub, really limits the headroom with any kind of comfortable mattress. I built a platform about 9" above the floor, which is a comfortable height to sleep on.
There are pic's in the build thread in the sig line.
Hope it helps.
Edit***
Sorry didn't realize the signature didn't load.
Here is a quick link to the raised floor, and a couple of pictures with all the gear stored below.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/129035-2014-JKURX-quot-Bought-Not-Built-quot-er-build-thread?p=1942383#post1942383
This load was for a snow camping trip, so I had a bunch of extra stuff. 3 sleeping bags, extra blankets, tent, etc.. All of it fit below the floor, so Super-Mutt v2.0 had the whole back end.
There is a twin sized Coleman air mattress that goes along the driver's side. It's about 8" thick. I have a double size Coleman which covers the whole rear, but that huge arsed fridge gets in the way... lol
The left forward portion of the platform comes out , and the seat can be put in place without affecting the rest of the floor.
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ylojelo
New member
Thanks for the tip on the chairs, Omar. I like the look of their sunset chair, at 3 lbs! Funny, I was also looking at those side mount jerry holders . After looking at payload, I realized you really need to get equipment made for backpacking, although I just got a Primus propane grill/stove. Less than $70 from Sierra, so hard to pass up. Im also thinking a yeti cooler instead of a fridge , like Hilldweller. Just need a good vegan cookbook recommendation.
Ive read the rear seats take about an hour to pull, Ive never done it.
Ive read the rear seats take about an hour to pull, Ive never done it.
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RobRed
Explorer
Call Dave at TrekBoxx. He's developed a supercool platform system that will work well for you.
http://www.trekboxx.com/new-products/