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Here are a few pictures of the completed platform: Quick drop down table made from paracord and a hinge: Next up is tearing into the liftgate to modify the opening mechanism so I can activate it from the inside. Also going to replace some of the screws on the platform with...

This image shows the board that fits nicely between the lip on the front of the platform and the seat tilted forward. This gives me a very quick way to add an additional amount of leg/head room. You can also see why I slanted the box at the front. When the seats are in their upright position...

This is great and inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

3D printed some spacers to account for the depth difference between the metal in the back vs. the top of the carpet where the base of the platform sits: (Let's just go ahead and pretend like I made the area over top of the drawers removable so I can actually bolt the platform down since the...

I have been through your thread quite a few times- impressive wood working skills. The 3/4 is definitely heavy and was not cheap at all. Live and learn. Kreg and glue seems to be working great. The table surface needs some work and I am not too sure which direction I will go, but the original...

I didn't realize anyone was really following- Here is a very poor quality picture of the completed structure right before painting: I decided to use Monsta Liner to paint it. Went with the desert sand color. Painted it yesterday and it came out pretty nice. There are already a few things...

Noted, thanks! I'm not too familiar with the different areas, I stayed around campsite 88 last time I went. I will keep in mind your comments for my next trip.

Where in the park did you find that 15 Mile Creek crossing? Great pics. I'll be in Greenridge again shortly and wouldn't mind checking out that area. Thanks!

Crappy weather made for an interesting setup: Unfortunately, my brother had dinner plans so we didn't get to begin assembly. We did get all of the pieces cut (26 in total). Also got the kreg jig set to the proper depth and used it on some scrap to verify. Just need to start assembly and...

Awesome. I watched your drawer video on youtube a while back. Thanks for sharing.

Everything is on hand and ready to build (except the carpet). The slides are very beefy. I also really like the spring hinges I went with. It's nice when you can fit 4x8 sheets of plywood in the back without issue: Plan is to build the majority of the platform tomorrow. Will add the carpet...

Ha- and I'm jealous of your much further-along build/travels. Hopefully my sleeping platform/storage will be done this weekend and I can get out there a bit more. Cheers :smiley_drive:

Thanks for sharing. I am enjoying the pictures and commentary. Safe travels.

Good idea- I think my brother may actually have a kreg jig. I just toyed around with some 90 deg brackets in CAD and I would end up spending more than I want on them due to the quantity. Thanks for the idea. Plan right now is to have this built next weekend. Order has been placed for the...

Awesome. Any sketches or CAD of the design?

Yeah, it is quite the design limitation. Once I do have a rear swing-away, that just means I have to be creative in tying in the new section. Question for all of you woodworkers out there- what is a good, simple way to join 3/4" plywood at a butt joint? Would I be OK using some 90 degree...

Started a thread in Storage Solutions for the rear storage/sleeping platform. I'll update this thread once it's built and complete, but feel free to follow along here if you so please: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/163477-RPhil-s-Excursion-Sleeping-Platform-Storage A few teasers:

Time to start a build thread for my rear sleeping platform/storage area in the Excursion. I recently went camping for a few days and camped out of the back of the truck with an air mattress. This gave me a decent idea of the direction I wanted to go. I decided that I would like to leave the...

Very slick, thanks for sharing. Also: Thanks for this link. Construction looks quite similar to Accuride for a more reasonable price. I will be using the 30" extensions on my build.

Do you have a link or P/N for the latches used in the image above? Also, great build- I have been following along and it is nice to see it come to fruition. Great woodworking skills.