Just roll down the back of the front passenger seat and sleep in that... more comfortable than the 2nd row.
In my 2001 GU I found that moving the front passenger seat fully forward take the head rest out & lay the backrest down fully it just squeezes in to the rear seat & lays nearly flat & was pretty comfy
Cheers
Bri
08 GUIV sleep in the back often with the Engel for company(winter warmth), have double draws in back with mid row(rear) seat back folded fwd with tool bag on floor behind drivers seat and packing on top of tool bag to level single mattress out. Good night sleep, could do two singles side by side with fridge outside.
U have rear seats in (don't know how they would level out folded down) but could do similar as I do - fold both 2nd row rear set backs fwd, leave rear "dicki" seats folded up out of the way and on the floor in the back between the 3rd row "dicki" seats put a box or knock up a central infill structure(open ended for gear access) like shaped "thingo" to level out mattress. Fill in cavity behind front seats and should be good.
2008 GU WAG ST Manual CRD - To do the job
Im 183 or used to be now Im 180, I have a 2.5mtr awning you can use roof racks,
I mounted mine to a piece of 50x25 rhs enclosed both ends with brackets
and you can enclose it with cheap awning walls,then
I sleep off the ground in a swag on a stretcher, never sleep on a lilo even with a ground sheet you will freeze
You could make a pull out floor with a bespoke made tarp to cover th rear doors that would keep you dry
Only yesterday saw a pull out floor in a dual cab , at Trek Hardware but check your local Decent 4x4 supplier
Self inflators are a great idea,, bulky but great
Last edited by threedogs; 10th April 2019 at 10:45 AM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
Go with your initial ply board idea up top mate and or inside possibly too.
Personally can’t sleep too well either unless quiet level flat with legs stretched out straight to function/drive again safely early the next morning.
Depending on overnight temperatures and without in cab heating it can be horrible trying to sleep inside a tin can Esky, certainly dangerous practice in the mountain areas.
Consider a Super Cheapo swag off the cold ground or up top away from critters if your bladder will kindly permit 6hrs kip!
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BrazilianY60 (13th October 2023)
I did a night away the other weekend with mates and slept in the car.
I took the fridge (which I didn't have last time I slept in the car) but a single inflatable mattress from Kmart fitted perfectly and was very comfortable.
I could lay flat with my feet at the barn door and didn't need to move the front seat forward. I'm 185cms.
Just temporarily fitted the cargo area seat, folded them both forward and they provided great support for the mattress.
MB (10th August 2019)
i’ve got a much simpler solution - i tend to drink A LOT & find i can sleep anywhere - under the car , on the wood heap , draped over the spare wheel like a fake fur 👍🏻
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