Was there a LC Camping Problem?
Car Camping Solution
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I went camping in the LC for the first time last weekend. I bought a 4 inch thick Thermarest sleep pad. I then just placed a folded blanked at the edge of backseat. You couldn't feel the step down from the seat to the floor. You could feel the incline a little but overall wasn't bad for a cheaper solution.
I did this same thing. Works for me
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I bought a few sturdier foldable boxes (They are just 4-inch thick when folded) to pad the trunk. In the day time I can put all my sleeping bag and pad in these boxes. It is way more flexible than the fixed flatbed platform, and way cheaper as well. For a multi-use vehicle (instead of dedicated full time overlanding) I find it is the best arrangement.
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This is my solution. Way better than these $1000 permanent platform camping build
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I originally posted this in the wrong thread so I deleted it….
I made my own “Bam-Beds” style platform. Pretty happy with how it turned out especially since I used scrapped plywood flooring and have almost no carpentry skills.
Now I just leave the lids off the 3 storage bins and have enough room under the platform to store the air mattress under for “hidden” storage
I made my own “Bam-Beds” style platform. Pretty happy with how it turned out especially since I used scrapped plywood flooring and have almost no carpentry skills.
Now I just leave the lids off the 3 storage bins and have enough room under the platform to store the air mattress under for “hidden” storage
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I like it! Do you mind sharing where you got this and what it's called?"
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This is the strongest folding box I can find. Still plastic but good enough.
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Hopefully you've got it strapped to the floor, could become a large flying object in an accident.
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Unless people run into my car in high speed while I camp in it otherwise I do not particularly worried about it. During my trip there are usually enough weight on the top of them and at home I don’t really keep these box in the car. Various random objects in the first row and second row is probably going to be more of a concern, and my travel partner also have a bad habit putting his/her legs on the windshield. If your car is rolling tons of stuff could hurt you bad anyway
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Hi, all! First post here. Solid Wood Worx in San Diego just started making pre-cut kits for the 2024 Land Cruiser. I got one installed a couple of months ago and have been incredibly happy with it so far. It comes with a foldable bed extension and two slide-out drawers with really well-thought-out organization systems.
Check out their website for the pre-cut kit and diy installation info:
Solid Wood Worx
Land Cruiser 250 Dual Drawer Storage PreCut Kit
Bed extension folding demo - IG
So far I've only done a couple of short surf/camp trips, but it's been a blast. I'm still figuring out the best mattress solution - the last time I slept in the car I just threw some old couch cushions in there and headspace did feel a little tight, but still manageable. I'm checking out a few options but aiming to try and find a 3-4" solution.
I couldn't get the demo video to save when I uploaded it here, but checkout their IG page to see the detailed kit. Also sharing a couple of photos from a local surf / camping weekend.
Check out their website for the pre-cut kit and diy installation info:
Solid Wood Worx
Land Cruiser 250 Dual Drawer Storage PreCut Kit
Bed extension folding demo - IG
So far I've only done a couple of short surf/camp trips, but it's been a blast. I'm still figuring out the best mattress solution - the last time I slept in the car I just threw some old couch cushions in there and headspace did feel a little tight, but still manageable. I'm checking out a few options but aiming to try and find a 3-4" solution.
I couldn't get the demo video to save when I uploaded it here, but checkout their IG page to see the detailed kit. Also sharing a couple of photos from a local surf / camping weekend.
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Same setup brother from Solid Wood Worx and I love it!! Three months in and several camping trips later, there is nothing I would change with it. btw, I went with the Exped for a mattress pad…see my photos, but it fits perfectly on the sleeper while still allowing some overhead room. See you around SD.
Which Exped did you go with? Long-wide, queen?
