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there is also storage space underneath the rig

Not much through, I still think having it about 1 foot higher would be better, You could also put it into camper mode within seconds.

I just think theres a better way also keeping the vehicle as a perfectly functional 5 seater.
 
Not much through, I still think having it about 1 foot higher would be better, You could also put it into camper mode within seconds.

I just think theres a better way also keeping the vehicle as a perfectly functional 5 seater.

It is still going to be a functional 5 seater all you have to do is fold the front seats forwards and slot the floor in :)
 
It is still going to be a functional 5 seater all you have to do is fold the front seats forwards and slot the floor in :)

Yes, I am aware but you loose all the storage space that could go in the draws and under the bed.

If you plan on using it as a overlander you need plenty of storage
 
Yes, I am aware but you loose all the storage space that could go in the draws and under the bed.

If you plan on using it as a overlander you need plenty of storage

Ahh I see what you mean now:doh hmmm yeah, I might be able the change the design a little to incorporate under bed storage
 
I did mine for tools and offroading gear but could easily have been set higher to allow storage underneath.
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Go for a metal support rail (like your rooff racks) and bolt them to the side of the truck. Then put some ply ( much stronger than mdf) on the rails, simples :thumb2
Here you can see my alu rail along the side
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I'm also fitting curtains too so nobody will ever know what'll be going on within:naughty:naughty

If the boat's a rockin... don't come knockin...:augie

Maybe some caravan corner steadies, will also help with levelling too.
What about water storage, small sink, bucket and chuck it.

You really need to consider ventilation, the boat roof ones are worth considering, some you can screw down from the inside to fully seal them.

Don't rely on open windows, they will let the rain in, easy to force open from the outside.

Some lighting, with switches reachable from the bed.
Think about how to lock/ unlock the doors as you get into bed. Where will your wet muddy shoes be after getting into the back?

Think about how a typical day will pan out. You wake up it is raining, you want a hot drink, visit to the loo, wash hands etc get dressed. Practice putting trousers on whilst lying on the floor, I have gone past that stage, I want/need full standing headroom, hot water, and a shower in the morning, a hot drink, breakfast...
Change of clothes, a shave, proper loo facilities.

Maybe a loo tent:nenau.



Now...
Full standing headroom, hmmmm, when I was young, we had a Bedford dormobile, it had a GRP lift up roof, with vinyl sides, in the roof were 2 fold out camp beds.

Now if you cut out the roof section, had a tilting or lifting roof.
Don't know how this would affect the strength though:eek:


I bet this has got you thinking....:confused:


best regards,

Rustic


edit, what you could do... is have a trailer, with high sides, maybe windows, with a door, table, bed, loo, all with standing head room, battery, water, sink, cooker, heating, fridge...even a shower, hot water, even electric hook up. Corner steadies.

Oh and maybe you could find something like, this pre made using modern lightweight materials. That way you won't need to convert the car each time, and you can just hitch it up.
If you look carefully on the motorways in the summer, you often see box like structures like this being towed behind all types of car. There are also special sites where you can put them too.

Our boat has all these facilities, and I wouldn't rough it again. But Hey Ho... you are still young, comfort comes later in life.

I still like your project though... Good luck with it.:thumbs:thumbs


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This is what I mean, Something similar.

This makes me wish I bought a LWB :(

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Thats the idea i would go for use the back of the folded down seats as your height for your rear storage area and when folded down this becomes your bed area you could screw some ply to the back of the seats to form a firm bed base
Fold down shelf attatched to back door to take your cooker sit on back step and brew up
 
Thats the idea i would go for use the back of the folded down seats as your height for your rear storage area and when folded down this becomes your bed area you could screw some ply to the back of the seats to form a firm bed base
Fold down shelf attatched to back door to take your cooker sit on back step and brew up

Good idea, saves all that tedious taking the bed etc in and out all the time. Keep your needed stuff in the drawers .
 
If the boat's a rockin... don't come knockin...:augie

Maybe some caravan corner steadies, will also help with levelling too.
What about water storage, small sink, bucket and chuck it.

You really need to consider ventilation, the boat roof ones are worth considering, some you can screw down from the inside to fully seal them.

Don't rely on open windows, they will let the rain in, easy to force open from the outside.

Some lighting, with switches reachable from the bed.
Think about how to lock/ unlock the doors as you get into bed. Where will your wet muddy shoes be after getting into the back?

Think about how a typical day will pan out. You wake up it is raining, you want a hot drink, visit to the loo, wash hands etc get dressed. Practice putting trousers on whilst lying on the floor, I have gone past that stage, I want/need full standing headroom, hot water, and a shower in the morning, a hot drink, breakfast...
Change of clothes, a shave, proper loo facilities.

Maybe a loo tent:nenau.



Now...
Full standing headroom, hmmmm, when I was young, we had a Bedford dormobile, it had a GRP lift up roof, with vinyl sides, in the roof were 2 fold out camp beds.

Now if you cut out the roof section, had a tilting or lifting roof.
Don't know how this would affect the strength though:eek:


I bet this has got you thinking....:confused:


best regards,

Rustic


edit, what you could do... is have a trailer, with high sides, maybe windows, with a door, table, bed, loo, all with standing head room, battery, water, sink, cooker, heating, fridge...even a shower, hot water, even electric hook up. Corner steadies.

Oh and maybe you could find something like, this pre made using modern lightweight materials. That way you won't need to convert the car each time, and you can just hitch it up.
If you look carefully on the motorways in the summer, you often see box like structures like this being towed behind all types of car. There are also special sites where you can put them too.

Our boat has all these facilities, and I wouldn't rough it again. But Hey Ho... you are still young, comfort comes later in life.

I still like your project though... Good luck with it.:thumbs:thumbs


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Got me brain working:lol I'll be doing a raised floor with storage now, :thumb2
 
edit, what you could do... is have a trailer, with high sides, maybe windows, with a door, table, bed, loo, all with standing head room, battery, water, sink, cooker, heating, fridge...even a shower, hot water, even electric hook up. Corner steadies.

Oh and maybe you could find something like, this pre made using modern lightweight materials. That way you won't need to convert the car each time, and you can just hitch it up.
If you look carefully on the motorways in the summer, you often see box like structures like this being towed behind all types of car. There are also special sites where you can put them too.

Our boat has all these facilities, and I wouldn't rough it again. But Hey Ho... you are still young, comfort comes later in life.

I still like your project though... Good luck with it.:thumbs:thumbs


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I've seen those.... Often with a long queue of traffic behind them... I think they call them "horse boxes"....:lol:lol
 
got my new roof lining back in today, also fitted a light unit from a honda jazz in the back, came from the same jazz im going to get parts off for ours :D


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