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I'm not sure if this was the correct place to post this question..
I am going for a quick one night camp this weekend and wanted to experiment with sleeping in my 2007 Nissan Patrol, which still have the back seats.
The setup needs to be temporary, so i was thinking along the lines of getting a sheet of weather proof wood (as it would go on my racks, MDF wouldnt last in the rain!), raising the middle section (between the backseats) with something (not sure yet!), then lying the wood down with a self inflating mattress.
Would there be a better way of doing this? Any ideas as to what i could use to raise the area between the back seats so its level with the folded down middle seats?
How tall are you mate? I've slept lengthwise, L to R on the rear seats a few times. Can't stretch the legs, but it was actually reasonably cosy considering. Didnt worry me one bit. Pillow and thick cover.
All this while a few mates froze swagging it outside. In the morning turned the car on and heater on and got cozy again while the fire outside was gearing up.
I've had success with just folding the middle seats forward, folding the rear cargo seats down with the backs folded forward and it creates a pretty level area.
I bought a double inflatable mattress from Kmart and it fitted perfectly in the back over the seats, both length and width ways!
Needless to say it was very comfortable.
Back in a previous life (before kids) I had a custom drawer system the same height as the seats folded down and used to throw a single bed from front (back of front seats) to rear of car.
it worked a treat, loved it but then kids came along and cargo barrier ruined everything!
I've tried the sideways sleeping before (179cms) and it's not uncomfortable.. but for the life of me I've never been able to sleep properly like that. I'm not normally a precious sleeper either.
I'm not saying don't try it.. but maybe have a back up if you're out for a few nights.