So I made a sleeping platform/storage, and I like it.

Hear5Johnny

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So I searched through out the Internet, through the threads here, and this is what I came up with.
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It's made of 5/8 plywood, and a weatherguard pack rat.
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The box is attached to the plywood with countersunk bolts and body washers in the rear. And on the front it attached to a 2x2 that is bolted to nutserts horizontally set into the face of the tool box. The 2x2 also allows an attachment point forward them piano hinges for the flip-able front portions.
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The legs for the front portions were made from leftover ply.
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I then stapled down some yoga mats for padding, and covered it all in carpet (stapled)
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And yes, I can sit on the drawer.
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That looks awesome! The split in the front so you can access one footwell at a time is smart. Good idea on the yoga mats as well
 
That looks awesome! The split in the front so you can access one footwell at a time is smart. Good idea on the yoga mats as well

The flip ups allow me access to storage spaces on the sides of the box, and if I don't have a lady friend I usually put my thermarest on one side and leave one side flipped up. (they fold flat when flipped back) I can't sit up anymore, so I use the rear foot well as my changing/sitting area.

*edit- dual flippy parts so I can reach the cooler and grab a barley soda when I get to the trail head, Yet keep it outta site!
 
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I feel like this is a real life Top Gear UK... I like how you already have a dresser and all you need now is a portable stove and a set of dishes
 
If I may be so nosey, how much did the drawer run you? That's a sweet drawer but the internets say $1000 for a big one.....
 
Cost of box - 200 (Craigslist)
Contents of box -
straps, shackles, arb deflator, mv 50 compressor

sockets, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, sledgehammer, lube, and brake cleaner (bead setter)

shovel, hatchet, tp, pots pans, stove, Ramen, torch
 
Now we need pics of you sleeping in the truck while the truck is flexing on the Rubicon!
Rubicon soon, just got my bumper painted (allpro apex) and winch.

Although the only time I would imagine I would sleep in the truck when flexed out, would be if I was so broke/stuck I would have to just sleep where I am. Well at least I know I could hold out till help arrives!
 

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