MotoMike#89
New Member
Great build, honestly. And the fact you still have so much open space to place things you can easily access from the back of the jeep, and stuff the small cubbys and gaps around the wheel wells. Looks great man good job! Imagine removing the passenger side and incorporating all that space lol.
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thanks mate, yeah you could get a lot more room with that seat out but 2 seats is already not enough to be honest lol
OP
it's hooked up to a secondary battery which is a deep cycle lead acid battery, i think 80ah from memory, that can also double as a spare starter battery. Very common here in aus to have a dual or even triple battery set up as camping is generally very remote so you need to be able to power fridges (usually a lot bigger than mine) and all that for long periods. It charges off the main battery but is connected via an isolator to avoid running the starter battery flat
Nice job with this. How has it held up since you built it? Any modifications?
The item you have rolled up against the tailgate is a tent? That's HUGE. That's about the size of a party tent.
The item you have rolled up against the tailgate is a tent? That's HUGE. That's about the size of a party tent.
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Thanks, its held up real well actually. The only thing i've done to it is carpet the whole thing as the paint wasnt holding up as well as i would've liked. I actually much prefer it this way anyway and it's much harder wearing. Here's a newer pic;
Also its not exactly a tent, its a swag - an australian one man tent sort of thing, have a google and look at some. they dont really make sense on paper because they're huge when they're packed up and tiny when they're set up - but they really comfy, stay dry inside real well and super easy and quick to set up and take down, especially as I leave my pillow and sleeping bag in it when I roll it up, and it has a thick mattress in it and with my particular type theres no need for pegs or anything. perfect for when you're on a trip and relocating every day.
Carpet looks great.
I am a long distance hiker. My entire sleep system (tarp, hammock, quilts, suspension, straps, pillow) fit in a fraction of my backpack. When camping with the TJ, I tie off to one tree at one end of the hammock, and the TJs roll bar on the other. Best night sleep ever...far better than my bed at home, weighs just under three pounds and takes up no room. I can't get my head around a one man shelter that stows that large even with the other stuff rolled inside. Not judging it.. what's important is that you are comfortable. But with storage as challenging as it is with the TJ, dedicating that much space to shelter... To each his own.
Great job on the storage none the less!
I am a long distance hiker. My entire sleep system (tarp, hammock, quilts, suspension, straps, pillow) fit in a fraction of my backpack. When camping with the TJ, I tie off to one tree at one end of the hammock, and the TJs roll bar on the other. Best night sleep ever...far better than my bed at home, weighs just under three pounds and takes up no room. I can't get my head around a one man shelter that stows that large even with the other stuff rolled inside. Not judging it.. what's important is that you are comfortable. But with storage as challenging as it is with the TJ, dedicating that much space to shelter... To each his own.
Great job on the storage none the less!
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Before I went camping with someone who had one I thought they were a stupid piece of equipment too as they take up so much space, but it's just so convenient as it takes about a minute to set up and the same to pack up which makes it ideal for moving camp every day and getting into camp in the dark. Also no need for trees which aren't always around, or pegs which sometimes the ground doesn't work with. Not to mention it stays super warm and they're as comfy as any bed I've slept in, much better than a tent with one of those thin camping mattresses. I tend to pack very light when I'm camping anyway so the size isn't that much of an issue anyway - i manage to fit everything I need for a week off the grid quite easily, although seeing how much stuff some people pack I can see why the size would be an issue
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https://www.bcf.com.au/p/wanderer-contour-single-swag/579351.html#q=wanderer+swag&lang=en_AU&start=4
this is the one I have, there are way more expensive ones available (keep in mind that sites in aud, so about 200 bucks usd), but it's held up really well
Kimisdad
New Member
A really neat solution, I think that I will make a modified version (I keep my spare on the floor, rather than hanging off the door), thanks for sharing.
Certainly can see some advantages to it.
Not trying to convert you but if you haven't slept in a proper hammock, you'll be surprised how comfortable it is. In any event, the storage system is cool as all get out. I haven't committed to going without a rear seat yet...
Not trying to convert you but if you haven't slept in a proper hammock, you'll be surprised how comfortable it is. In any event, the storage system is cool as all get out. I haven't committed to going without a rear seat yet...
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I have a proper hammock, i've actually used it inside the TJ before. i like it but i prefer to sleep on my front so it's not ideal for me
Lckydrw
Member
Great storage set up. I’m thinking of doing a similar thing in my Jeep but with a sleeping platform for late season moose hunting and salmon fishing in Maine. I do a couple backpacking trips a year And I can say I am not a hammock sleeper. It takes a special breed for that! I move around way too much!
As a guy who likes to be organized- good job.
Isn't a swag what you camp in by a billabong? In the shade, of course.