Camping / sleeping bed in cargo area with Nokhu Gear Pack Rack platform & mattress

[RollingRocker]

I've been trying to figure out a way to comfortably sleep in the back of my 4Runner. As we all know the way the seats fold doesn't leave a long enough area to stretch out. You can remove the rear seats and make something work that way but I want to be able to switch back as easily as possible.

I began investigating options and stumbled on to the Half Pack Rack from Nokhu gear. Basically like a cot frame that you can stick in the back of a truck to go over the wheel wells. I took some measurements and decided to gamble on one of these being able to fit over the seats when they are simply laid down not folded up. Turns out it fits like a glove. Even the angled corner works to allow the drivers seat to stay in it's normal position.

I will need to figure out how to extend the front legs to hit the floor so the weight isn't just on the seats but that's a simple enough fix. This platform is 72"x30" with legs that extend from 10" up to 15". They have a shorter and narrower version which might work better in the 4Runner but my mattress is 72"x30".

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[mars001]

Can you fit 2 of these side by side for 2 persons?

 

[Bnaps9]

Can you fit 2 of these side by side for 2 persons?

Can’t say definitively but just judging by the pics/dimensions I’m gonna guess no.

 

[RollingRocker]

Can you fit 2 of these side by side for 2 persons?

Nope they make a 42" wide one that might work for that. I use this only for solo trips and when I want to do a quick overnight and don't want to setup camp. We use a RTT when my wife comes along. I actually managed to sleep in the back of my Mini Copper Countryman haha. It wasn't ideal and was a big factor in me trading it in for the 4Runner.

 

[Trailhunter4R]

Nice sleeping setup. Easy way to deal with the second row not folding completely flat and clearing the wheel wells humps in cargo area.

 

[RollingRocker]

Nice sleeping setup. Easy way to deal with the second row not folding completely flat and clearing the wheel wells humps in cargo area.

Thank you. I did some mock ups with my gear and I can fit 3 Pelican air 1535 cases under it perfectly. Leaves room for some for a couple of north face duffles or a small fridge and two options for Goalzero yetis. I can take the 1000 or the 500. Also sleeping with my head at the lift gate I can use the 3rd row cup holder and storage area for my drink and other crap at night.

 

[RollingRocker]

The Canvasback rear storage covers arrived today. I was able to remove the sleep setup in 10 minutes to install. Now I’m wishing I would have gotten the side covers as well I might have to order them. I like the idea of protecting as much as possible from my shenanigans.

 

[imprnss]

The Canvasback rear storage covers arrived today. I was able to remove the sleep setup in 10 minutes to install. Now I’m wishing I would have gotten the side covers as well I might have to order them. I like the idea of protecting as much as possible from my shenanigans.

I installed mine today I have the dog print ones. I love it fit perfectly

 

[RollingRocker]

I installed mine today I have the dog print ones. I love it fit perfectly

What kind of dog(s) do you have? I take my dogs with me everywhere and hate to ever leave them at home so having a safe space for them that is easy to clean is idea.

 

[imprnss]

What kind of dog(s) do you have? I take my dogs with me everywhere and hate to ever leave them at home so having a safe space for them that is easy to clean is idea.

I have a new English Mastiff coming to me in 21 days he will be huge and go everywhere with me. I just need to figure out a ceiling cover

 

[Burgi]

That looks pretty good. I’m planning on making something like this out of plywood and a couple 2x4s. I’ll put some hinges in the middle so I can fold it.

 

[RollingRocker]

I have a new English Mastiff coming to me in 21 days he will be huge and go everywhere with me. I just need to figure out a ceiling cover

OMG what a floof so adorable!!!

 

[RollingRocker]

That looks pretty good. I’m planning on making something like this out of plywood and a couple 2x4s. I’ll put some hinges in the middle so I can fold it.

That would be an easy to achieve the same thing. You could also shape it along the side to match the lines of the interior. Use cardboard as a template. I had considered doing something similar.