Sleeping in Access Cab?

I've slept in my passenger seat on occasion, usually when I have a couple of hours before a flight and didn't feel like climbing in the back. It sucks, especially as you get older, but it's doable if you just resign yourself to doing it; mosquito nets that you can drape over an open/cracked window help in the warmer months, in the colder months the condensation from your breathing creates fog/ice on the windows. Those who've been in the military or other non standard type job or done a lot of backpacking will find it easier. I've seen folks take the passenger seat out and build a platform but when I first got my truck I took the passenger seat out and climbed in to see what I thought about it. Even being just under six feet it didn't leave much room, especially with the center console in place so you can't really angle your body, and there's not much room under the dash for your feet. Since I've used my trucks more for camping and hauling outdoor gear than carrying tall stuff I've put shells on them (I have a utility trailer if I need to haul larger items). With a pillow it's still a tight fit in a six foot bed unless you angle yourself some and I'd recommend some insulation at both ends, especially since your feet will compress your sleeping bag.

 

Just did this camping a couple weekends back. Had a Rough Country tri-fold tonneau and at 5'9'', I was able to sleep diagonally in my short bed with the first section of the cover open to start the night, then closed it when it got a bit windy. It was a little tight turning my body over with the cover, but if I'm being honest- I slept better in the bed than I ever have in a tent and on the ground. I also have a 3 inch memory foam pad though that completely eliminated the indentations on the bottom of the bed and was super comfortable, so there's that.

The pad was a little too long though, so it folded up on the sides/corners, robbing me of about 5-6 inches of lateral space. If I cut the pad to fit the bed corners cleanly, I see a very comfortable, secure, weather proof sleeping option for the foreseeable future.

If I need extra room, I can always drop the tailgate and put together some kind of covering to stay weather protected if needed.

 

I nap in the passenger seat almost every day at work, but that's only 30 minutes or so.

 

Baby at home? I've been there too haha

 

Better not be! Wife is 60+ The first grand baby isn't due until the end of July, and she will be living in Portland.

 

I notice you didn't mention your age. Just gonna assume you're under 25.

 

mosquito net.. some bed sheets and sleep outside in the bed itself I guess?

 

Build a platform to match the wheel wells and a double/full mattress fits perfectly. Why hurt your back when you can have a proper bed?

 

Agreed, however this requires more effort and crafstmanship

 

As I'm sure a zillion people have, I've slept in the passenger seat of a sports car before. Recline the seat, put a sleeping bag over me. Slept great, uninterrupted, for 7-8 hours. But this was for one nite.

I sleep in the back of my truck at truck stops and rest stops multiple times a year. This has been an education on how many people sleep in the front seats of their cars. It's waaaay more than I'd ever imaged. And honestly, it's fairly entertaining to watch it when I first pull in and am sitting in the cab in the dark watching what is going on.

 

I slept really well in a car seat, so recommend climbing into the passenger seat, recline it, and enjoy a good night's sleep. Probably helps to have a blanket or something warmer if it's a really cold environment.

 

I'm going to make one more suggestion for a hammock. Will only work if you have after-market steel bumpers:

Weld two short open pipe receivers (one on the front, the other on the rear) bumpers. Would suggest the pax side to stay out of traffic, duh. Weld them on so that they angle away from the truck body.
These receivers will accept the extension poles that will hold your hammock. (The poles need hooks, eyelets, or similar at the upper ends.)
Attach hammock to each pole and sleep outside along the side of the truck. Not so close as to hit of course.

Obviously, you will need a hammock waterproof cover in rainy enviro, insulated one in cold enviro, netted cover in buggy enviro, etc. But you'll sleep comfortably --- as long you have a back in good enough shape for hammocks. Not everyone likes slings.

 

I like it, but how about just parking next to trees if you want to use a hammock? That's what I do.

 

You can’t ignore the desert dwellers!

 

That's cool! No welding required with a hitch already there.

I have a front hitch also, so me bride won't have to hear me snore...

 

Funny, did this over the weekend on a trip to Zion (kids slept in back camper on platform). I reclined the passenger seat and feet on dash. Not super comfy but per my Garmin watch, I got 5.5 hours of deep sleep. I was surprised.