Post your sleeping set ups!

[gnarlycharlie]

Sleeping platform

I used 2 sheets of 3/4" ply that has been cut at 60/40. Some Schedule 80 threaded pipe and flanges and 1/4" angle Iron. Incredibly easy to remove and install.

 

[vgreen]

Vgreen, how much weight have you put on the platform? I've had 2 adults sleeping on it totalling probably 350lbs or so. On trail I have my ARB 50qt fridge on it. It's survived rugged rock crawling trails and higher speed overlanding jumps. If the thicker ply supports that it may definitely be a decent alternative to the 1/2" ply.

Off-roader,

Last weekend I loaded up the back of the montero with large river rocks we are using to pave a patio. I had them stacked the full length and width of the platform about 1.5ft high, with a few more underneath. I'm unsure of the exact weight, but it was enough weight to sag the rear end a bit, and the weight was very noticeable while driving. That was the first time I have ever had enough weight to make the rear suspension sag at all.

The platform, on the other hand, didn't bow as far as I could tell. It appears to be very strong. Remember, I didn't add any reinforcements to the plywood, it's just straight 3/4in stuff. I would say my weak point is actually the lightweight pvc I bought. I'm very happy I decided to go with 3/4in.

 

[off-roader]

Off-roader,

Last weekend I loaded up the back of the montero with large river rocks we are using to pave a patio. I had them stacked the full length and width of the platform about 1.5ft high, with a few more underneath. I'm unsure of the exact weight, but it was enough weight to sag the rear end a bit, and the weight was very noticeable while driving. That was the first time I have ever had enough weight to make the rear suspension sag at all.

The platform, on the other hand, didn't bow as far as I could tell. It appears to be very strong. Remember, I didn't add any reinforcements to the plywood, it's just straight 3/4in stuff. I would say my weak point is actually the lightweight pvc I bought. I'm very happy I decided to go with 3/4in.

That's awesome. As for the PVC, HD sells short sections (2'?) of black PVC pipe. Looks like .220 or .250 wall at a glance although I never measured it. Has been more than strong enough.

 

[Sabre]

I'm considering this exact setup and would just use schedule 80 abs. But we're talking about columnar strength, not bending strength. Realistically, sch 40 should be plenty strong.

 

[off-roader]

I think the key is to go with a large diameter tube. At least 2" diameter if not 3". Mine's at the minimum and it is holding up.

 

[WorldTraveler]

Alright, finally started to build a cargo/sleeping platform on my 2nd Gen. Thanks to the brilliant base design of off-roader/grasscat!

3/4" Ply
2" PVC
3/8" turnbuckles with carriage bolts.


Dog and kid like it so far.

The parts store had a really light tan that didn't match well, so I went with mossy oak. Lol.

I am satisfied with the outcome. I plan to modify it to make it a sleep platform, but I am still thinking of how I want it.




Kevin

1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR
OME Suspension Lift, 31X10.5

 

[jeep-N-montero]

Seeing some great ideas here.

 

[jlocster]

Thanks to the brilliant base design of off-roader/grasscat!

Yes, it's an ingenious design...

 

[off-roader]

Nice! Like the mossy oak camo. One thing I'd caution & suggest is you consider making your platform a little higher then put a cover over the CD changer... if it's possible. Just a simple piece of wood and a hinge would work & that way it won't 'accidentally' get damaged by stuff you put on top.

 

[WorldTraveler]

Nice! Like the mossy oak camo. One thing I'd caution & suggest is you consider making your platform a little higher then put a cover over the CD changer... if it's possible. Just a simple piece of wood and a hinge would work & that way it won't 'accidentally' get damaged by stuff you put on top.

Good idea! I could do that simple enough. I noticed I'll have to bring it up a little to add the sleeping folding part. No worries. I have plenty of PVC left.

 

[jeep-N-montero]

I removed the stock CD changer, wasn't working anyway and I replaced the tape deck with an in-dash CD player from a newer Sport.

 

[WorldTraveler]

Yeah. Mine works great, so I'll just use it until it takes a dump.


Kevin

1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR
OME Suspension Lift, 31X10.5

 

[off-roader]

Yeah. Mine works great, so I'll just use it until it takes a dump.


Kevin

1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR
OME Suspension Lift, 31X10.5

once it takes a dump, consider upgrading to one which reads usb thumb drives. My 8gb drive holds way more music hundreds of songs.

 

[WorldTraveler]

Yeah. I had one of those type decks.


Kevin

1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR
OME Suspension Lift, 31X10.5