Sleeping platforms?

[CSG]

Can someone help me find threads showing plans to build a sleeping/storage platform for the Hundy? I'm thinking of something that will be the same height as the second row seats folded down that I could put my pad over for full length sleeping and storage room underneath either with pull out drawers or room for storage bags/boxes.

Commercial manufacture would be fine but I'm having a heck of a time coming up with search terms that show me much.

 

[Cackalak Han]

Here are a couple threads:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/318365-80-series-sleeping-setups.html

http://forum.ih8mud.com/merchandise...80-100-series-cargo-drawers-jeff-kaufman.html

 

[paulj]

Sleeping platforms are a popular mod for Honda Element owners. Here's a collected thread of versions that might give you some ideas

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62469

My platform is 4x4 ft, replacing the rear seats. With the front seat backs folded back, I have 4 x 8ft sleeping area. I used pine boards, slotted angle iron, and 1/2" plywood. Others use steel pipe legs. Others make the whole frame from pvc pipe.

I have some photos in this picasa gallery
http://picasaweb.google.com/105634639868707713567/Element?feat=directlink#

 

[hoser]

I believe Sierra Expeditions will be carrying African Outback equipment soon which might include their 100 series drawers.

 

[CSG]

Boy, that fridge sure takes up a lot of precious real estate.

 

[1loudLX]

so put it where the single 2nd row seat would go!

 

[CSG]

Like I said, it's a daily driver/family rig. I can't remove the second row seats. I'm thinking the Waeco 18 or 25CF in the front passenger seat or floor. Remember, I'm traveling solo.

 

[hoser]

You can substitute one of those drawers for a Waeco Fridge Drawer if you need more room.

 

[CSG]

You don't really gain any room moving it to the floor. Seems like you'd lose some. Regardless, I don't need something anywhere near that size for me.

 

[hoser]

You gain sleeping space while losing storage space. I sleep fine with a Waeco CF-50 next to me.

 

[nautilus]

This worked for me. Pretty crude, but it was cheap, easy to make and doesn't rattle.

It's not installed now but it's easy enough to slip back in should I need it.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/388051-my-simple-sleep-storage-platform.html

 

[CSG]

Any more help specific to a Hundy? I have almost no fab skills and nothing more than a couple saw horses and a Skill saw (straight lines are an issue for me...). I don't have much of a budget these days either.

 

[1loudLX]

if the design fits the 80 series, then it will fit the 100, just the top trim pieces will need to be different. http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/104766-sleeping-platform-finished.html

too bad he doesnt have pictures there anymore.

 

[Accrete]

while doing some research on light weight portable/foldable/stowable bed systems i came accross the Froli Sleep System that would allow one to utilize a 2" to 4" mattress topper as the mattress over the FSS. It is something that shows up incorporated in some high end rigs. Reading the reviews one comes away thinking it rivals the best pillow top luxury mattress setups...that would be welcome on a trip!

 

[sprocket3]

There are some pics of mine in this album towards the end. It converts from 2 seater to 4 seater very easy. Lots of room for storage and the 2nd row seats can be pulled out, or just folded down.

That's an ARB 45q unit.

http://mjkk.phanfare.com/1205163