Sleeping platform for 200?

[jeffrohall]

Has anyone built a custom sleeping platform for their 200? Considering Dobinson drawers + a platform, but might just build a platform for the time being, wondering if others have and how.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Yes, check my build in signature

 

[dudemancool1904]

Yes search sleeping platform there are literally dozens of home brewed setups. I have ARB drawers like ol’ BM which level out enough for me with a folded second row for my exped mat to fit very comfortably. However if I didn’t do drawers I was gonna spend a weekend with some wood from Home Depot and do something like this.

Post in thread 'Super Simple Sleep Platform DIY no seats'

Jan 25, 2025

Thanks for the reply! Do you have any pictures? And I’m in roswell area, where are you?

I’m a few miles inside 285 near Roswell Rd.

Here is my simple platform. I used a 1/2” sheet of oak to make a subfloor, bolted into the 4 existing holes in the floor. I cut the edges to shape along the trim.

Then I used 2x12” to make the legs and rear support, so it’s a 3-sided box approx 25x25”.

Then I cut another sheet on top, approx 50x41” and mounted that on top.

It’s covered in basic carpet.

It removes as one piece by the 4 bolts.

I throw bags, bins and valuables underneath. I stack...

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[TeCKis300]

Too many ways to do this. If you were just looking to get out there, a platform isn't even necessary. As my rig is mixed use, I just fold down the second and third row, pile misc gear between the gaps, and toss in an inflatable 4" mattress. Sleeps great.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Too many ways to do this. If you were just looking to get out there, a platform isn't even necessary. As my rig is mixed use, I just fold down the second and third row, pile misc gear between the gaps, and toss in an inflatable 4" mattress. Sleeps great.

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This is the way and gives me the fuzzies!

Bravo sir

 

[nugget]

It is really easy and inexpensive to build a platform. Use 1/2 inch plywood, some steel pipe for legs, then cover it in outdoor carpeting from Home Depot/Lowes. Easy afternoon project.

With that said, been sleeping on a diy platform for several years. I’m looking to put in a drawer system for more organization.

 

[jlm43]

Here’s the platform I made. Like others have said, there’s no shortage of ways to make something sleep worthy.

Thread 'LX570 DIY platform / dog bed'

Nov 11, 2024

Finally getting around to build the platform for the LX I picked up a few months ago. I made one for my 100 back in 2018 and I wanted to make a couple of changes for this one. Having the platform with storage underneath has been worth its weight in gold for me, and for the dog I suppose. She gets the top, all my crap goes underneath.

1) be wider so stuff (mostly dog bed) doesn’t fall between the platform and the sidewall.

2) aft portion to be modular so I can fit taller items when needed.

3) be a bit stiffer so it doesn’t eventually sag.

It looks like 1 and 2 are covered, 3 will be...

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[jeffrohall]

Decide to go with a Hele platform because I can basically roll it up back in its storage box and put it away when not needed… hoping I can strap it down so it doesn’t bounce around when wheeling…

 

[Heckraiser]

Never seen that one before. Pretty cool idea.