XJ Cherokee Sleeping Platform & Storage Solution

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An overview of the sleeping platform and storage solution I built for my 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
A link to some photographs I took during and post-production. There is also a PDF with an optimized cutlist you can use to either cut the pieces yourself or have the hardware store cut them for you from a standard 4x8 sheet of plywood.
www.dropbox.com/sh/ioj4voaw4n...
A link to the Tinkercad 3D model I made
www.tinkercad.com/things/gz8M...

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@felinegood-livingtheferall4340 2 жыл бұрын

Well done. It's so much fun to engineer a Jeep into a camper.

@marc31415 Ай бұрын

I need a full field of vision while driving. its my priority!

@seanharlow3091 23 күн бұрын

I've lived in the back of my 2000 Cherokee sport for 3 years, I have the high density foam from Jo-Ann's laid diagonally across and I just store all my stuff on either side. I'm 6'2 and I have to bend my knees when I sleep but it's pretty comfortable.

@treychastain4686 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think I was going to like your video however you did an excellent job on your build and I will copying it. I was very wrong. Thank you for posting it

@grahamjgreen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trey, glad you found it useful. Good luck with your build.

@marcusalancate1782 3 жыл бұрын

One of those tension type clamp hangers that you might mount a mop, broom or rake in a storage closet to hold up your tripod leg.

@brianlook6306 3 жыл бұрын

I like your idea of making the cargo area section a size than can be used with the back seat in either position. I also like how the build evolved with the aluminum trim to protect and finish the edges, the cargo tie-downs, and slide-out table. Thank you for sharing your pics, cut-list, and 3D model.

@grahamjgreen 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, and you're welcome.

@steveafanador6441 2 жыл бұрын

You have the ultimate xj camper setup. Freaking amazing setup.

@bryce2939 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build. Gives me a lot of great ideas for my ZJ build.

@GabeOnAJourney 3 жыл бұрын

Tripod leg is a great idea

@grahamjgreen 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it was something I had laying around, works really well.

@armanicodemax Жыл бұрын

Excellent travail, un grand merci pour le partage de la vidéo. Ton xj est superbe.

@awalktowardsglory Жыл бұрын

Great job on the build. I’m looking to do something similar to my 1995 Jeep XJ ✌🏽❤

@kalimccormick5995 3 жыл бұрын

Also great build thanks for sharing

@wyattoneable 3 жыл бұрын

You and I have the same color XJ's, inside and out. I did a similar build and it has been handy. I like your set up as well.

@grahamjgreen 3 жыл бұрын

Right on

@craftsmancollaborative Жыл бұрын

Nice! Clean way to do a similar platform 🙌

@cjgzk9553 2 жыл бұрын

Thinking of doing the same build. I think to create more space I might takeout the passenger seat. But that eliminates the possibility of another person coming along.

@mrkultra1655 4 ай бұрын

Great job, thanks

@chopperchuck Жыл бұрын

nicely done

@officialWWM 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Looks pretty damn comfy and convenient to me. I’ve been looking for an idea like this. I like going on fishing adventures with my son, this will be very handy. Pull up to the boat ramp, camp the night and drop the boat in early in the morning with no camp to pack up!

@grahamjgreen 2 жыл бұрын

It's been really great on road trips to stop for a quick nap or overnights where you don't feel like setting up a tent.

@officialWWM 2 жыл бұрын

@@grahamjgreen yes, I can just imagine. I have just ordered all the materials :)

@officialWWM 2 жыл бұрын

@@grahamjgreen is there any reason why I couldn’t just have the front part of the platform rest on the top of the back seat when it’s in it’s folded up? It seems like it would be at about the right height?

@grahamjgreen 2 жыл бұрын

@@officialWWM awesome, let me know how it works out of if you have any questions.

@grahamjgreen 2 жыл бұрын

@@officialWWM I'm not sure I follow. The only part that folds up is the section where you put your head.

@shawnhartley2093 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding job !

@grahamjgreen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn

@spencerpabona4976 3 жыл бұрын

Just used a Velcro on the leg. I like your idea on your Jeep

@grahamjgreen 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea! 💡

@LittleMikeStarCraft 3 жыл бұрын

I love Cherokee builds, but if I can't sit up on my sleeping platform I freak out. Haha. I wish I could run a build like this, but I would get way claustrophobic in there.

@grahamjgreen 3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, it's not ideal and takes some getting used to.

@steveneugene339 3 жыл бұрын

u can use a magnet or velcro to hold up your tri pod leg

@fredir3596 3 жыл бұрын

Use a broom clamp that mounts to the wall. Super cheap solution

@josecarlosjimenezalmazan5985 Жыл бұрын

Gracias por hacer un cajón dormitorio tan completo !!!

@grahamjgreen Жыл бұрын

De nada

@robertreed5343 3 жыл бұрын

A magnet would be a good keeper for the table leg, assuming it’s steel

@PoppysGuitar 11 ай бұрын

You are correct if you are over 5' 10" it doesn't work. You have to sleep diagonally. I am also 5'10" and I used to sleep in the back.

@patrickhenigin4805 6 ай бұрын

My plan is to modify the front passenger seat to allow a longer bunk. Either locate a seat from a 2 door that folds forward or modify the seat tracks.

@d.sm.4146 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you remove rear seat? Would allow the front seats to recline and possibly make the folding section easier to deploy/reset. If you ever get tired of having to slide the front seats forward, look into getting f'seats from a 2dr xj b/c they have tilt forward function... though stay with 97+ to avoid mounting differences.

@grahamjgreen 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't want to remove the rear seat because that's an extra hassle to put it back in when switching back to using the rear seat.

@mattw8566 2 жыл бұрын

well done! Looking to replicate, but I only see the "Front" section cut sheet in the drop box. Do you have the "Rear" section cut sheet available as well, or am I missing it? Thanks!

@grahamjgreen 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, wow, I had no idea that was missing, I'll see if I can find it.

@grahamjgreen 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what happened with the original, should have been 2 pages. Anyway, it's updated now.

@mattw8566 2 жыл бұрын

@@grahamjgreen thank you much!

@JonathanBaron 3 жыл бұрын

great job. I am restoring a XJ 2000. Can you send me the plans?

@grahamjgreen 3 жыл бұрын

Links are in the description.

@kalimccormick5995 3 жыл бұрын

Dimensions for the three sections if you have them?

@grahamjgreen 3 жыл бұрын

You should be able to get them from the Tinkercad model.

@Zyavecht Жыл бұрын

ummmmmm

@grahamjgreen Жыл бұрын

Yeah

@ronnie32567 Жыл бұрын

Damn dude lay the passenger seatback forward and you have plenty of room to stretch out

@grahamjgreen Жыл бұрын

Well aware of that, I do, that's how I'm able to have the folding section at the front end of the platform.

@ronnie32567 Жыл бұрын

@@grahamjgreen just wondering since you didn’t mention the passenger side and you had your bed roll on drivers side. I like your build. I took the rear seat and passenger seat out and put a deck the same height as the factory rear deck and will use plastic totes for storage so I can take them out of the way at camp. I have 2 Belgian Malinois dogs that go with me since I only camp as far back and as high as I can get in the backcountry.