Eve Sanford that's awesome! Depending on your year you might need to make a few adjustments! Good luck! It's so comfortable

Thanks for the info! I built the platform so that I could still have storage. I agree that there are better options out there if you just want to lie flat. That wouldn't allow for so the camping gear I use.

Thanks so much! There are a lot of great ideas out there, it just depends on your needs

Will try!

@@mrtwinkie0 especially aftermarket content. Very scarce!😭

The screws for the hinges were a bit longer than base board, so I had to cut them. I just put some duct tape on the back. The second build I did for a friend we just purchased shorter screws

Hi Marc! I'll make sure to take a video next time I put the mattress on!

You definitely cannot put a traditional mattress. If you're okay with a harder surface, a thick (3" or 4") mattress topper will do the trick. Otherwise, I've been using this mattress (www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20102074/)

my thoughts exactly

Hey! I wouldn't go higher than about 12-15 inches. Find the bins that you plan to use underneath and make sure to make the platform an inch or two higher.

Thanks Steve! I made a list of what I wanted to be able to do (full size mattress, ability to store a cooler underneath, easy to break down and store) and built to those specs. It was fun to figure it out!

Yes, since everything is stored underneath the platform it keeps it pretty stable and safe while driving

Hi Bob, the base is about 15" high. It's basically high enough so that I can fit coolers and bins underneath. If you use lower bins, you can make it lower and have more room up top!

This was a custom build. It's not too hard to make

No, I have never had the engine on all night. During warmer nights, I take the insulation off and just use the window socks that I have and keep the windows rolled down. I've slept in cold temperatures down to the single digits as well. In that case I will run the car for about 30 min prior to going to sleep and make sure everything is warm and toasty. I might wake up 5 or 6 hours later to turn back on the engine and heat up, but a good down comforter or a 0 degree sleeping bag should keep you warm through the night.

This guy literally left this same exact comment on 100 videos.

@@mrtwinkie0 Many many thanks

@@adityabharatvraman6859 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pruqhtuJ0LyqhIk.html CarCamping in -5F with a 12v heated blanket.

Doesn't seem complicated to me.

Nothing complicated to me.

can you post a better, simplified version? I would love to see that.

omg, you are missing the point in such a miraculous way.

@O. I. I have the same concerns. I'm currently building a platform for the same car and I was considering keeping the platform in whilst driving, but after your comment I think I'm going to rethink the design to allow it to all pack into the rear of the car and put the seats up, this containing the wood in the trunk/boot of the car in case of an accident. I'm sure it won't be too hard to do and will hopefully be much safer. @Daniel I think the comment is very relevant, so feel free to point out what the 'missed point' is. Afaik the video suggests a custom build and @O.I. is highlighting a danger. The concerns in the comment are valid and will definitely make me and others watching this think about the dangers of driving with it built out, and hopefully find ways to make it safer.