4Runner 5th gen sleep platform

[brown dog]

Just finished making mine..I did a couple things differently.

Instead of having the pipes with the rubber feet sit directly on the carpet I made a 'peg' system block like the ones used in the back - so that the weight is evenly supported onto a 3.5"x3.5" square block instead of resting completely on the pipe foot.

I also raised the back an extra 2 inches by attaching a 2x6 plank to the bottom of the back leg supports so that the whole rig is flat. With your measurements there was a decent up (back to front wise) slope on the middle/front pieces because they had to go up to clear the seat bottoms.

Another side note - I'm not sure the turn buckles are entirely necessary...I used them too in my build but I don't think you really need them.

Your write up and design was really helpful..glad I found this before I tried to completely design one myself.

 

[Julesbefishin]

Here is another option. This cot fits like a glove and almost seems like it was built for this reason. Legs could be a little more sturdy, but other than that it's a solid design. This is made by TETON Sports, and it's their Somnia Lightweight Camp Cot.

1st post 1st 4Runner! Picked up a 2010 last week. This is a old thread but I hope someone can still share their experience. Hey SafetyRunner, VA_Lee, and any others who went the cot route. How did it work out for you? Was it comfortable? Was entry and exit a pain? Are you still using the cot sleep method today? Anything else you might have a heads up on in regards to using a cot? And lastly, would you still recommend it. Thanks all!