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I had planned to make a Boy Scout style patrol box for our cooking gear. However, if I wanted to store the stove in it, it would be too tall to fit under the sleeping platform. So I kept all our trip experiences in mind and set out to create something that would work best for us. Very versatile...

Thanks, we can't wait to try it out. Yes, seats all the way up and leaned forward all the way as well. I'm 5' 10" and my wife is even shorter, so length wasn't a huge concern for our build. There is maybe about 2" total left that we didn't use; that and the seat backs have a little give in them...

Here are a few pics of the one I built for a 2009 JKU. It's more of a sleeping platform but does have storage. Full pics in this thread.

I haven't added it up yet, but here is a quick material list from what I can remember: (5) 2"x4"x96", (1) 2"x2"x48", (2) 1"x6"x48", 1.5 sheets of 23/32" plywood, 1/2 sheet of 1/4" plywood, 1lb. of deck screws, and misc hinges and hardware. Of course I never got around to weighing the rig before...

All three lids open up and lay flat for easy access. We don't travel with the Jerry can or generator, but it gives a good idea about how much space is available. Rear bracing added to support the very edge of the plywood. Lots of storage space, there is actually a 455 Rancher chainsaw with...

Water jug is secured in place with a tie down strap. Also note, to the left is where the front of the platform is anchored to the front seats on both sides with wire rope. We like to use multiple small ice chests, plenty of room for another 1 or 2. All the lids are held down with magnetic...

After months of planning, drawing out ideas, testing said ideas, and taking measurements, our sleeping platform has finally been built. My wife and I built the main structure over the weekend and I worked on the finishing touches over the last few days. Quite the project! We both had fun...