Basic camping setup. (1 Viewer)

[Uzi Bus]

I've been planning out a very basic camping setup that is easy, not terribly expensive and requires no modifications except for a minor one.

Items involved:
- Window Sox
- Land Cruiser Rain Guards (slight modification)
- Vertx Storage Cubes
- Big Agnes Captain Comfort Deluxe mattress

The Window Sox are there to keep out the bugs and allow airflow through the cab by keeping the windows down. The rain guards are there to allow me to slightly open the windows for airflow if it is raining.

The storage cubes are a fantastic size when it comes to keeping gear sorted in the back of a Land Cruiser or Lx570. The storage cubes provide the final support for the bed at the rearmost section.

The Big Agnes Captain Comfort Deluxe in 52x78 is a perfect size for the back of a Land Cruiser or Lx570. With the seats all folded down, there is a slight dip where the second and third rows meet, but the support of the mattress spans the gap just fine.

I have not done extensive testing yet, but from a driveway test, it is unbelievably comfortable.

 

[Uzi Bus]

I've been planning out a very basic camping setup that is easy, not terribly expensive and requires no modifications except for a minor one.

Items involved:
- Window Sox
- Land Cruiser Rain Guards (slight modification)
- Vertx Storage Cubes
- Big Agnes Captain Comfort Deluxe mattress

The Window Sox are there to keep out the bugs and allow airflow through the cab by keeping the windows down. The rain guards are there to allow me to slightly open the windows for airflow if it is raining.

The storage cubes are a fantastic size when it comes to keeping gear sorted in the back of a Land Cruiser or Lx570. The storage cubes provide the final support for the bed at the rearmost section.

The Big Agnes Captain Comfort Deluxe in 52x78 is a perfect size for the back of a Land Cruiser or Lx570. With the seats all folded down, there is a slight dip where the second and third rows meet, but the support of the mattress spans the gap just fine.

I have not done extensive testing yet, but from a driveway test, it is unbelievably comfortable.

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[Mrtwooooo]

I believe weather tech makes custom fitted sun shades for all of the windows. Might be a good add on to help for darkness/ minimize heat/ privacy.

 

[rlynch356]

They do... 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Windshield Sun Shade - Custom Fit Sunshade | WeatherTech - https://www.weathertech.com/toyota/2017/land-cruiser/sunshade/

 

[Uzi Bus]

They do... 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser Windshield Sun Shade - Custom Fit Sunshade | WeatherTech - https://www.weathertech.com/toyota/2017/land-cruiser/sunshade/

That looks like an awesome addition.

My daughter and I gave the setup a test run this weekend and it worked great. It is difficult to deflate and roll the mattress the next morning. Especially when you want to avoid putting it on the ground. I was able to roll it on the tailgate, but it took time and effort. I'd say the effort was worth it to get a comfortable night's sleep. I wonder if there is an electric pump that would help deflate the mattress before rolling it.

 

[rlynch356]

I am just using a 30" Nemo pad, what I do in the morning is open the valves and just fold it over and throw my other stuff on top, then fold up the 2nd row up for piper(dog), your using all seats so maybe that works...

I have drawers and a fridge back there and do not need to store other stuff in that space... so no need to roll it all up overnight when it more than one night anyway.

just find a setup that works for you and how you camp, there is no wrong one

 

[cruiserpilot]

Exped has a pump called a widget. Not sure if it deflates or not. Whoever manufactured your mattress may very well make a pump. I do know deflate pumps are out there.

 

[coleAK]

Exped has a pump called a widget. Not sure if it deflates or not. Whoever manufactured your mattress may very well make a pump. I do know deflate pumps are out there.

I have one, It sort of deflates. You have to hold the inlet fan to the valve on the pad.

 

[Uzi Bus]

I picked up an Ozark Trail Sidewinder at the local Walmart. It inflates and deflates well at a small size and price. The AC power outlet in the back made inflation and deflation super simple.

Robot or human?