Sleeping options in short bed 4 door tacoma

Okay so I have taken a job about 100 miles away, its a 4/10 work schedule so i would like to only come back 1 day duing my work schedule, like work 2 days, come home go back for 3/4th just to save on gas mostly. I have a 2014 4 door tacoma 4cyl. I am thinking of getting a bed tent/air mattress and sleeping in it. What are the best options for a short bed? Also any ideas on how to keep cool/dark as i will be working graveyards so i will be sleeping during the day.

 

Roof top tent and bed rack?

 

The simpler the better, something i can easily put up and down

 

How tall are you? Could you be comfortable in the bed with a bed cap?

 

6ft 210lbs

It would need to go over the tail gate

 

Probably your best option... Depending on where you are geographically, air temps could be an issue.

 

If you're into hammocks check out this: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nofliphammockstraps/the-hammock-hitch-stand-0/description

 

Well id be sleeping during the day so itd need to be darker than that

 

Camper shell and fetal position to sleep....it's going to get warm though.

Side note, I wasn't aware that a double cab was available with a 4cyl.

 

A tent would be a lot cooler...

 

Not really. A shell with some insulation and a small fan will be cooler....tents get hot as hell when the sun is shining on them.

 

https://smile.amazon.com/Sleep-Woma...928239&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=sleep+mask&psc=1

 

It'll cost you around $32 per day in fuel to commute assuming you're getting 17mpg and going with the national average of $2.67/gal. That means you'll both save and spend $64/week, $256/month, or $3072/year by camping. Conversely, if you don't camp, you're looking at $128, $512, and $6144 on fuel.

That's quite a chunk of change. How much do you like this job? How long do you see yourself working there? Might be worth it to either move closer, or continue looking for a job in your area depending on the answers. If your'e not that attached but really need the work, I'd find a job local to you that pays $3072(camping)/$6114(not camping) per year less because at that point you're making the same, but you'll have more time at home. Just some food for thought.

But on to your actual question: I would go with a bed tent and a small solar set up to run a fan. But before buying anything, I would set up a one person tent in the bed of your truck and try it for 2 weeks to decide if it's for you or not. Remember, the whole idea of this is to save money, so if you're going with an expensive system you might as well commute.

 

Well ultimtely the camping scenario will be temporary say 6 months or less, i have very little bills so another option is to trade in my truck (its paid off) for a car that gets 40+ MPG, or keep my truck and buy a low end model that gets 40+. Its a very good job and yes i can find one similar close to home (corporate security) but the benefits/security is much better than available closer to home.

 

So i am looking at this

https://www.etrailer.com/tents-2014_Toyota_Tacoma.htm?style=5+Foot+Bed+without+Bed+Cap/Camper+Shell
$180

We have a couple air mattresses, I am sure one will fit

There are also alot of battery powered fans that I can use to keep me cool

 

+1 on this thing. It might look like you are wearing a midget's padded bra upside down but damn it works awesome at blocking all light.

 

Awesome i really need a lot of darkness to sleep so those will be great

 

If i got a fan like this

OVENTE Electric Blower Floor Fan 15" with 3-Speed Control, 90° Oscillating and 45° Manual Pivoting Head, Low-Noise Technology and Easy to Clean Air Filter Ideal for Home, Bedroom, Office, White BF74W

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NAH2G9...t=&hvlocphy=9031166&hvtargid=pla-351117038338

Would i be able to run it off a power pack? What size?

 

May find some ideas here.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ble-cab-short-box.469357/page-9#post-15991621

 

What kind of job is it? Staying in a tent for a job, in my opinion, would be miserable. How about a camper at least and stay at a cheap campground. At least you could get a shower and not feel grimy for a whole week.

I'm a construction/industrial electrician, its common for guys in the trades to travel for work. Many take their campers and stay at campgrounds across the country for work, or get discounted rates at hotels for staying long term.