Has anyone built a sleeping platform for their TJ?
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CAJACK
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Google it. I have seen several built in various ways. The length of my LJ has made me think about it several times.
It’s possible in an LJ if you are under 6’2” and flip the seat forward (or make a slide out in the back). It’s tight but doable, here’s mine just unloading gear to sleep there.
Arizona Jim
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I made a folding plywood shelf that sits on the ledge where the top bolts down (notches for the bolt heads). The piano hinge runs front to rear down the middle. I have an ice chest the right height that I can slip under the piano hinge to support it at that point. A fold down leg or two would work also.
I've never tried sleeping on it (I used 1/2" plywood, 3/4" would be stronger) but I do put some fairly heavy items up there when I pack for outdoor excursions. Having this "usable" space allows me to carry a lot of "stuff" above and below. Sorry no pictures.
I've never tried sleeping on it (I used 1/2" plywood, 3/4" would be stronger) but I do put some fairly heavy items up there when I pack for outdoor excursions. Having this "usable" space allows me to carry a lot of "stuff" above and below. Sorry no pictures.
Thanks for all the input. I have google them before but only saw a couple vague photos of what I want to do. As far as comfort goes I’m only 5’9” not very tall. Last moose hunt I was on I was in a tent and it got down to 16 degrees I was comfortable in my sleeping bag. The problem is I can’t start my tent and warm it up so I can change in the morning. This would also be convenient for 1 or 2 night trips when I camp/fish.
Oh lord! I’ve seen the jamper. I’m not tall enough to need that much room! I think I will probably just go for it and build something. Probably post some photos.
Iamjake on youtube lived in his YJ for months. His solution was a cheap walmart metal cot. He had to bend the crap out of the seat end. But it worked. Hes 5'8" iirc.
Maybe something simple like that is an easier solution. Or perhaps think of something lightweight. That could be removed easily and stored. So your not sacrificing what little storage area we have.
I want my next jeep to be an LJ. Knowing i could sleep in it seals the deal.
Ill be watching thread to see what you come up with. Share your plans too. Might get some awesome feedback.
Maybe something simple like that is an easier solution. Or perhaps think of something lightweight. That could be removed easily and stored. So your not sacrificing what little storage area we have.
I want my next jeep to be an LJ. Knowing i could sleep in it seals the deal.
Ill be watching thread to see what you come up with. Share your plans too. Might get some awesome feedback.
Never seen something like it, but I heard it is quite difficult to build. If you ever do it, please post some pictures!
As an alternative, consider one of the Buddy series catalytic heaters for your tent. I use one to heat my tents, truck cap, and anything else I can put it in.
This is the big one that I have:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DD6C4TC/?tag=wranglerorg-20
On a standard 20lb grill tank, it will last 20 hours on high, 40 on medium, and 90 on low. High will cook you out of a small tent.
(On two 1-lb canisters, cut that run time by 10.)
For BTU comparison, your average 1500 watt household space heater is about 5000 BTU. So that thing has the power of almost four household space heaters.
The Buddy heaters are catalytic so they don't produce any carbon monoxide, just carbon dioxide and water vapor. They're quite safe to use in tents and truck caps even while sleeping. I use a CO alarm just because I'm paranoid, but I've never had an issue.
Yup, I’m 5’9” and slept in my LJ a few times, plenty of foot/headroom with the passenger side seat folded and tumbled forward.
In fact, it has more interior sleeping length then my current JL 4 door.
Rubicon88
TJ Addict
Yes.
Make it home alive...find a soft sofa if I can't make the bed. Sleep.
P.s.
Wake up and wonder why I parked like that.
Actually that was an old life of mine. Every night was Saturday night. Extreme Saturday night.
Bobbycat83
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