The most awesome sleeping/storage platform thread

[Pathfinder5243]

So is this for the dog to sleep?

 

[xxaarraa]

So is this for the dog to sleep?

It is for storage, as well as one dog + up to two humans to sleep on.

 

[YetiX]

Looking good so far!

 

[MikeMH]

Where can I find that hitch mounted table?

 

[xxaarraa]

Where can I find that hitch mounted table?

It's a pet step. Pricey, but worth it.

 

[YetiX]

Where can I find that hitch mounted table?

It's a pet step. Pricey, but worth it.

I need one of those for our two Ridgebacks. I found two kinds, the kind like the OP has which rotates out of the way and average about $250 LINK or cheaper ones that you just slide in and out of the trailer hitch when you use them which are about $75 LINK. I think I'll be getting one of the cheap ones, but the twist ones seem really nice.

 

[xxaarraa]

Fabbed up a sleeping platform - see post # 2!

 

[xxaarraa]

Added microwave and Keurig - see Post # 5.

 

[06blackedoutrunner]

Measurements

How tall in length is this about 1 foot? And around how much did this cost you?

02-06-15 Update:

Fabbed up the front sleeping platform today.

• My rear storage platform is 38" long, and I wanted to maximize the length of the sleeping platform, which meant I could go as long as 71" since that's the maximum "rear seat bottom to hatch" length available in the 4R.
• However, if I just add a 23" sleeping platform AND I wanted it to fold on top of the storage platform, it wouldn't clear the ceiling height while folding.
• So I had to devise a bi-fold design, with each fold being 15.75" and I used 180 degree hinges to make this work.
• I also decided to use some trailer jack stands to support the fold out leaves of the sleeping platform. These are cast aluminum and pretty awesome in how light they are, as well as being infinitely height adjustable.

First, as usual, I started with very advanced and sophisticated auto-cad schematics.

It's still not done, I plan on adding another couple of hinges to reinforce, finish painting, adding some pull tabs to make fold and unfold easier, as well as add turnbuckles to bolt the storage platform down onto the truck floor.

What's next:

• Buy a thermarest self-inflating foam pad for sleeping on.
• Mount a Keurig mini and a 0.5 cu ft mini microwave on one of the wheel wells
• Mount a small cabinet/storage cubby on the other wheel well to hold coffee mugs, keurig cups, paperware, towels etc.

 

[Xrider237]

nice setup OP- i do a bit of car camping as well- have you considered getting a plug in cooler?? i know many of them just dont last or work well but there are decent ones out there- koolatron makes a low profile 'slim' electric cooler that would be easier to fit into your setup and cost <$100..its made to sit between seats in a van or whatever

im looking to pick one of these up in addition to my ice coolers, plus you can move it to another vehicle if you need- it would be nice to not have to always need to run to get ice (or cant)...be good for sandwiches and other food items that you dont want to get wet.....or keep cold a bunch of beers : ))

 

[wadle5]

[MENTION=84789]xxaarraa[/MENTION] . .what pet gate barrier is that, and how do you like it? Just got a new dane/lab puppy and he is determined to crawl over the backseat to come up front to be a lap dog?

 

[xxaarraa]

[MENTION=84789]xxaarraa[/MENTION] . .what pet gate barrier is that, and how do you like it? Just got a new dane/lab puppy and he is determined to crawl over the backseat to come up front to be a lap dog?

It's a Weathertech barrier I bought on amazon. I don't like it all that much. It will do its job to keep a puppy out, but it's not super stable. For pups, I liked my old Tacoma solution better.

 

[T4RNightHawk]

What did you do with the router? I'm planning on going all out on a platform like yours since my friend's dad can get me free plywood:reddance:.

 

[daDrumpf]

It's a Weathertech barrier I bought on amazon. I don't like it all that much. It will do its job to keep a puppy out, but it's not super stable. For pups, I liked my old Tacoma solution better.

This picture just saved my life. Could not figure out a pet barrier that I liked for the life of me, thank you. Cheap too

 

[daDrumpf]

[MENTION=84789]xxaarraa[/MENTION] solid sleeping platform. With your help I threw one together last weekend for myself.

 

[xxaarraa]

[MENTION=84789]xxaarraa[/MENTION] solid sleeping platform. With your help I threw one together last weekend for myself.

Glad I could help.

 

[Opt_Outside_Runner]

Update?

Hey [MENTION=84789]xxaarraa[/MENTION] how has the drawer/sleeping platform been working for you? Looks pretty rad to me, I might be trying to do something very similar for my Runner. Is there anything you would change? If so, why?

Cheers!

 

[xxaarraa]

The sleeping platform has been working great! In fact, you reminded me to put it up for sale. Truck is being traded in at dealer in a few weeks. Will post up a thread on the classifieds forum.

 

[boyfester]

The sleeping platform has been working great! In fact, you reminded me to put it up for sale. Truck is being traded in at dealer in a few weeks. Will post up a thread on the classifieds forum.

Will it fit in the rear of a 5th gen?


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[xxaarraa]

Will it fit in the rear of a 5th gen?


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No idea. Is 5th gen at least as wide as the wheel wells on the 4th gen? if so, yes, it will fit.