80 series sleeping setups?

Cypher · 09-27-09, 11:56 AM

Does anyone have any good pics or build threads for 80 series sleeping setups? As in sleeping inside the 80 for camping/exploring. I am making comparisons between 80's and 100's as I am considering the purchase of one of them. Thanks!

BirfMark · 09-27-09, 12:31 PM

Here's the platfom I built for the back of our 80. Fits a queen size futon mattress with room to spare:

My wife & I just did a six night trip up around Yellowstone, and slept in the back of the Cruiser every night - very comfortable. It was really nice to not have to set up camp every night.

Cypher · 09-27-09, 12:47 PM

Wow! Very nice! That is one of the nicest platform setups I have seen in any vehicle. Thanks for the great pics!

Anyone else?

Pak Meul · 09-27-09, 01:21 PM

Birfmark,

I love your setup. Are your second row seats still installed and just folded down for sleeping?

BirfMark · 09-27-09, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pak Meul

Birfmark,

I love your setup. Are your second row seats still installed and just folded down for sleeping?

I made it so the folded seats fit under the platform, yes.

When going on trips though, we pull the seats for the extra storage room.

Pak Meul · 09-27-09, 01:35 PM

Very nice and well engineered.

Cypher · 09-27-09, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BirfMark

I made it so the folded seats fit under the platform, yes.

When going on trips though, we pull the seats for the extra storage room.

Whoa, now that is even more slick than I already thought you setup was. Very nicely done sir!

Lka1988 · 09-27-09, 07:27 PM

Here's mine. I have a shelf setup, I just fold the seat forward for the extra length (much like everyone else). I haven't yet built a fold-out section to support my legs (my head would be by the tailgate), so just I throw a pillow or two on top of the seat. I have to fold the front seat forward, too... Super comfortable.

Cypher · 09-27-09, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lka1988

Here's mine. I have a shelf setup, I just fold the seat forward for the extra length (much like everyone else). I haven't yet built a fold-out section to support my legs (my head would be by the tailgate), so just I throw a pillow or two on top of the seat. I have to fold the front seat forward, too... Super comfortable.

Not a bad idea there.. Looks like you still have room to store stuff while you are sleeping as well.

Lka1988 · 09-27-09, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cypher

Not a bad idea there.. Looks like you still have room to store stuff while you are sleeping as well.

Yep. I moved the tire on top, so now I have all 5 seats available. I use the toolbox as some sort of nightstand, and I can open the sliding windows if it gets stuffy.

Cruisin' · 09-27-09, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cypher

Does anyone have any good pics or build threads for 80 series sleeping setups? As in sleeping inside the 80 for camping/exploring. I am making comparisons between 80's and 100's as I am considering the purchase of one of them. Thanks!

There's some pretty good stuff in this thread already, but there's got to be dozens of cool drawer system/sleeping platform threads. Check the FAQ, and do some searching. You'll be amazed what you find.

Good luck, and my vote is go for the 80!

Cypher · 09-27-09, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruisin'

There's some pretty good stuff in this thread already, but there's got to be dozens of cool drawer system/sleeping platform threads. Check the FAQ, and do some searching. You'll be amazed what you find.

Good luck, and my vote is go for the 80!

Thanks man! And yes I am counting votes haha... Indeed a little luck and patience is what is required of me right now. I am leaning towards an 80 but I just want to make sure this thing is going to be up for daily driving. I have been researching the hell out of both the 80 and 100, all over the place, on forums other than MUD, but this seems to be the best location for tons of good info.

Brian894X4 · 09-27-09, 11:36 PM

I bought a "truck tent" for my old mini-truck and never used it. I later tried it out on my Land Cruiser and it was pretty nice to have. This particular size is a little small for the Land Cruiser. They make bigger ones. But basically, you can put the tailgate down and liftgate up and get about 2 to 3 additional feet of length out of the rear interior. This makes a huge difference when trying to sleep lengthwise and it also gives you room to stretch out on the tailgate while still inside a private and waterproof tent. Like if you wanted to change clothes or something. Having a mid level platform like most of us do, for drawers and such, is nice to sleeping, but pretty cramped for any other kind of moving around or sitting up, etc.

I plan to eventually order the next size up and use this from now when sleeping in the back of the Land Cruiser.

When I used it, it never rained and it was late summer, so I can't really speak for weather ability, but it's suppose to be weather proof like any other tent.

Not that I would ever mangle my LC, but it actually gave me an idea that if anyone was ever to build a mini-camper out of these things, adding a few extra feet to the rear in some kind of metal fab build would really make a huge difference in room, while not affecting off road departure angle much, if the additional length wasn't started until tail gate hieght.

Ebag333 · 09-28-09, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Cypher

Does anyone have any good pics or build threads for 80 series sleeping setups? As in sleeping inside the 80 for camping/exploring. I am making comparisons between 80's and 100's as I am considering the purchase of one of them. Thanks!

Not considering the FJC for sleeping inside while camping/exploring?

daveb1016 · 09-28-09, 04:29 AM

last year had 2 friends of my brother in law show up at the hunt camp, both tall dudes, anyways, they decide to sleep in the 80 with the two back rows folded up and the tailgate down.......they nearly shit their pants when they were woken up by a bear aat their feet!

sprocket3 · 09-28-09, 09:55 AM

Pictures of my setup from # 32 of this album. It's a little tight in there but once you get settled in you are good to go. I want to get screens for the windows done for some fresh air with no bugs.

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Brentbba · 09-28-09, 10:15 AM

Here's a link to my sleeping platform.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ghlight=drawer

450 DUDE · 09-28-09, 02:22 PM

This one work's for me. But either way 80 100 its a win win

ken

solidfrontaxle · 09-28-09, 06:36 PM

I don't have any pictures, but I just pulled out the middle seats, folded up the third row, and I'm good to go. It can comfortably sleep two tall people, has plenty of headspace, and still has extra seating if I need it.

As for the 80 vs 100, I don't see how a 100 is going to be any more reliable than a well maintained 80. Its a non-issue. Buy the one that fits your needs/wants and price range.

turbocruiser · 09-28-09, 08:25 PM

Wow!!! I really like BirfMark's setup. Very smart, very simple.

Cypher · 09-28-09, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian894X4

I bought a "truck tent" for my old mini-truck and never used it. I later tried it out on my Land Cruiser and it was pretty nice to have. This particular size is a little small for the Land Cruiser. They make bigger ones. But basically, you can put the tailgate down and liftgate up and get about 2 to 3 additional feet of length out of the rear interior. This makes a huge difference when trying to sleep lengthwise and it also gives you room to stretch out on the tailgate while still inside a private and waterproof tent. Like if you wanted to change clothes or something. Having a mid level platform like most of us do, for drawers and such, is nice to sleeping, but pretty cramped for any other kind of moving around or sitting up, etc.

I plan to eventually order the next size up and use this from now when sleeping in the back of the Land Cruiser.

When I used it, it never rained and it was late summer, so I can't really speak for weather ability, but it's suppose to be weather proof like any other tent.

Not that I would ever mangle my LC, but it actually gave me an idea that if anyone was ever to build a mini-camper out of these things, adding a few extra feet to the rear in some kind of metal fab build would really make a huge difference in room, while not affecting off road departure angle much, if the additional length wasn't started until tail gate hieght.

i have seen a number of people use the tents with lots of success. I never thought about this in combination with an LC.

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Originally Posted by Ebag333

Not considering the FJC for sleeping inside while camping/exploring?

HAHAHA! it is great for wheeling and exploring but not so much for sleeping. Which is where the 80 will come into play.

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Originally Posted by daveb1016

last year had 2 friends of my brother in law show up at the hunt camp, both tall dudes, anyways, they decide to sleep in the 80 with the two back rows folded up and the tailgate down.......they nearly **** their pants when they were woken up by a bear aat their feet!

Whoa crap!!! Yea, that is a good reason to sleep with all the doors closed. Not that a bear with motivation couldn't make it's way in to any vehicle, but it is just a little more secure.

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Originally Posted by sprocket3

Pictures of my setup from # 32 of this album. It's a little tight in there but once you get settled in you are good to go. I want to get screens for the windows done for some fresh air with no bugs.

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Not bad, your seems to work more on the side of storage than sleeping room. Which is cool. i can totally see that there is enough room there to sleep in comfort.

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Originally Posted by Brentbba

Here's a link to my sleeping platform.

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ghlight=drawer

Very nice!! A fridge is a must in my LC. You worked that one out pretty damn good. Nicely done!

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Originally Posted by 450 DUDE

This one work's for me. But either way 80 100 its a win win

ken

I agree they are both Land Cruisers! Man I love the what looks like rubberized finish on your platform. I bet that cleans up nicely. That is something I am already thinking about as well. The finish on the platform... Thanks for sharing the great idea.

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Originally Posted by solidfrontaxle

As for the 80 vs 100, I don't see how a 100 is going to be any more reliable than a well maintained 80. Its a non-issue. Buy the one that fits your needs/wants and price range.

You have a very good point, and to be honest, right now it is coming down to front suspensions. I have never been a big fan of torsion bar setups, and I and scared to give the torsion bar setup on the 100 a second chance. Who can argue with a SFA haha. Then again, we have an FJC that we are planning on setting up to run the more technical trails, and this LC would be the expedition truck. This is tough.. haha

95ToyCruiser · 10-01-09, 10:48 AM

Not quite as pretty as most, but about 3 hours worth of work and about $80 bucks isn't too bad.

There is carpet over the osb that has a flap to hide the draws when closed, also has 2 compartments accessable by tilting the 2nd row seats forward. This is where my Full Size air mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, and D/C air pump are kept, as well as my 10" sub enclosure.

All in all it works well for me, I haul a lot of equipment for work (home energy audits and solar pannel installer) so excuse the mess in the back.

95ToyCruiser · 10-01-09, 10:51 AM

Oh and that's a 6' step ladder on the right, so you can see that streching out is no problem (I sleep with my head at the tailgate)

romey · 10-16-09, 08:05 PM

with a hangin crib.

build thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...-box-idea.html

landcruisers4ever · 10-16-09, 11:17 PM

heres mine, a queen size air matress with my storage system and my seat folded down.

I made window screens and curtains aswell.

romey · 10-17-09, 07:40 PM

the only thing i don't like about these set ups is the lack of head room (and even worse when you have a taller deck and an air mattress or futton) it just makes sitting up and tryin to change that much more cumbersome. havin our baby at our feet was cool though, we all just fitted perfectly...

if i were to do it again, i'd lower the deck a tad more, and keep the thermarests to have the headroom...

hey landcruiser4ever, got more shots of your screen? whadya make it out off? is it a stiff frame that you slid in? didn't get a chance to make mine this summer, i got the monsoon windows so i could maybe make a half screen and have half the window up....

Bluetribal · 10-17-09, 07:52 PM

Here is what I am planing to do.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/members/blue...ox-design.html

IdahoDoug · 10-17-09, 11:41 PM

Don't miss the fact that removing the 2nd row seats and leaving the 3rd row seats in the folded position gives you a cargo floor length that memory estimates at over 7 feet with the hatch closed for sleeping. It takes 10 minutes to remove the 2nd row. This way, you can sleep in the truck on an extended trip with tons of headroom and if you need to carry 3 more people sometime in the trip, folding the 3rd row down gets the job done - they just have 4 feet of legroom! It's an easy way to sleep in the Cruiser with no construction. Obviously if you will have no need to carry anyone else you can remove the 3rd row seats in another 3 minutes for a cavernous sleeping area back there. It becomes an empty carpeted box with sliding windows and stereo - what more could you need?

DougM

bugsnbikes · 10-18-09, 02:30 AM

actually the best part is being able to store a majority of gear under your sleeping area so that setting up your sleeping doesnt mean unloading your entire contents of the rig.....makes it as convenient as a RTT-but no 150lbs on the roof.

I initially started with a full length shelf (no heavy drawers underneath) and about 6" of height x 58"width--72"length. (no 2cnd or 3rd row seats/ 36" headroom above shelf.)

Youd be real surprised how much stuff goes in there:(tools/compressor/dual 6volt Lifelines/ camp stove/propane/FSM/60 liters of water/ all clothing/recovery gear/jerry cans/oil/tripod/ 2bags of camp kitchen items/ tent/ pillows/ hi lift/2 sleeping bags/2 thermarests/ bike tools/ window insultion pads).--------->pull into camp and dont have to unload any of it other than sleeping gear to sleep.

Whats left above the shelf----> wood/arb fridge/ alum. food bins/ and a ton of room to spare............which means pulling into camp late/in the dark it will take sub 5min. to throw wood out the rear---food bin into drivers seat-arb fridge into passenger seat.......ready to hit the hay.

Probably just as easy as any rooftop tent- 36" headroom-58"width-6'3"length.

Another huge benefit is that a majority of your weight is very low in your rig. A shelf/sleeping bed/understorage space encourages you to spread your gear out low and throughout the full length of the rig. No need for cargo nets and safety of flying crap in an accident situation is paramount. I have also found its a real bonus in terms of organization-as spreading gear into different areas of the rig makes for easy to find items......vs bulk packing and not knowing where anything is in the rig.

landcruisers4ever · 10-22-09, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by romey

the only thing i don't like about these set ups is the lack of head room (and even worse when you have a taller deck and an air mattress or futton) it just makes sitting up and tryin to change that much more cumbersome. havin our baby at our feet was cool though, we all just fitted perfectly...

if i were to do it again, i'd lower the deck a tad more, and keep the thermarests to have the headroom...

hey landcruiser4ever, got more shots of your screen? whadya make it out off? is it a stiff frame that you slid in? didn't get a chance to make mine this summer, i got the monsoon windows so i could maybe make a half screen and have half the window up....

I made my screens out of a 1/8 inch thinck plastic roofing peice cut two inches wide and glued screens to them, its a flexible rigid frame that bends into the window slips, I have about $8 invested in them and used them a few times, no problems so far. At some point in life I would like to get those fancy ones that mot sells but these are fine for now. Ill see if I can find some more pics for you and PM them your way.