Sleep-in 2dr jeep build-up
11-03-2007, 07:20 PM
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If you have the 6 disc factory CD/DVD player it plays DVD movies. You would just need to install a playback screen somewhere. There are other threads on this, I'll try to find one...
The headrest would make a good viewing spot for the screen, it's legal and with your setup - it would be closer to your head (and fido's) for those national geographics...
Other wise it sounds like a good setup. Perhaps you could install the platform with a hinge so that it can fold back into the rear when not in use, therefore you do not need to remove it as often. The passenger seat would look really cool mounted on the front bumper as in those African Safari rovers, DOT might have a problem with it on the streets tho :(
If you get a hitch mounted cargo rack you could cut a hole in one end, install a toilet seat and dig a quick hole, viola' = instant potty.
The headrest would make a good viewing spot for the screen, it's legal and with your setup - it would be closer to your head (and fido's) for those national geographics...
Other wise it sounds like a good setup. Perhaps you could install the platform with a hinge so that it can fold back into the rear when not in use, therefore you do not need to remove it as often. The passenger seat would look really cool mounted on the front bumper as in those African Safari rovers, DOT might have a problem with it on the streets tho :(
If you get a hitch mounted cargo rack you could cut a hole in one end, install a toilet seat and dig a quick hole, viola' = instant potty.
11-04-2007, 04:59 PM
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I've been thinking about trying to make my JK into a one person road tripper for when I need to get away from home with the dog as well. Had a thought but I don't know how to execute it...
I'm sure a front seat from a Patriot wouldn't fit, but with the way that they fold flat to the front, (like in the Honda Fit or the Toyota Matrix) it would be the perfect set-up to not have to pull the front seat each time you go road trippin. With the bed suspended from the roll bars you could fold the seat flat and then lower the bed enough to sleep. I wonder if anyone would make an after market fold flat passenger seat that would fit the JKs... ?
I'm sure a front seat from a Patriot wouldn't fit, but with the way that they fold flat to the front, (like in the Honda Fit or the Toyota Matrix) it would be the perfect set-up to not have to pull the front seat each time you go road trippin. With the bed suspended from the roll bars you could fold the seat flat and then lower the bed enough to sleep. I wonder if anyone would make an after market fold flat passenger seat that would fit the JKs... ?
11-05-2007, 02:55 PM
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11-05-2007, 03:57 PM
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http://www.offivaruste.com/catalog/p...ge.php?pID=869
This is a handy often to be with. Can pull 6000LBS+ (3300kg). I used to have winch at front and at rear, then removable to switch bck and forth. But with this you can also make back/side pulls.
I would recommend also you to have OziExplorer installed to your laptop, then scan your maps of areas you are going to visit and you always see easily where you are at. I think these GPS units are not yet up to this what Ozi can do...i mean you can make and store your own offroad tracks and paths to share and use later. Or am i not up to date..are there gps units avail with this feature i would like to know ?
Sorry for being a little off-topic.
This is a handy often to be with. Can pull 6000LBS+ (3300kg). I used to have winch at front and at rear, then removable to switch bck and forth. But with this you can also make back/side pulls.
I would recommend also you to have OziExplorer installed to your laptop, then scan your maps of areas you are going to visit and you always see easily where you are at. I think these GPS units are not yet up to this what Ozi can do...i mean you can make and store your own offroad tracks and paths to share and use later. Or am i not up to date..are there gps units avail with this feature i would like to know ?
Sorry for being a little off-topic.
http://www.software-maps.com/magella...n-2000-gps.htm
May not be the best site for info but will get you started.. It does it all..
11-11-2007, 01:11 PM
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Update:
I decided to do a test build.
I bought some cheap materials 4x1, 1/2 plywood and some steel angle.
I was hoping to mock something up that would hold my weight, just to get a feel for how it's going to work out.
Well the test fit went good. I'm going to add a few more braces and take it out for a overnighter thanksgiving weekend.
I might have 50bucks in the platform.
I also bought to padding and carpet(no photos yet).
Just over 7ft long, 41 inches wide in the back 23inches up front.
If the overnighter goes good. The plan will be to build the rear platform out of two drawers about 6 inches deep, 18 inch wide 41 inches long.
The front will be built out of 1inch square tubing and 3/4 inch ply wood.
JD
Check out the pics here:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9005
I decided to do a test build.
I bought some cheap materials 4x1, 1/2 plywood and some steel angle.
I was hoping to mock something up that would hold my weight, just to get a feel for how it's going to work out.
Well the test fit went good. I'm going to add a few more braces and take it out for a overnighter thanksgiving weekend.
I might have 50bucks in the platform.
I also bought to padding and carpet(no photos yet).
Just over 7ft long, 41 inches wide in the back 23inches up front.
If the overnighter goes good. The plan will be to build the rear platform out of two drawers about 6 inches deep, 18 inch wide 41 inches long.
The front will be built out of 1inch square tubing and 3/4 inch ply wood.
JD
Check out the pics here:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9005
11-11-2007, 01:41 PM
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WOW. I really like that. I only wish that that would fit my needs... I can't do without a passenger seat (the old lady might kill me!!)
that's really awsome though... i can't wait to see how it looks when your completely done
that's really awsome though... i can't wait to see how it looks when your completely done