Sleeping platform with storage

Here are some more photos of mine. I got everything free from my dad's stash of home improvement leftovers. Otherwise I would have used lighter materials. I wanted it low-profile so I still have head room in my cab-height shell. Both pieces are super-easy to remove; nothing is permanently attached.

I used weatherstrip tape on the bottom of the 2X8's that form the shell, so it doesn't squeak or rattle on rough roads. I also used weatherstrip tape on the front and back to interference-fit it in the bed so it doesn't slide. I debated making 4 foldable wings that conform around the wheel wells, but decided they would just make those spaces less useful. That hunch was confirmed when I set it in the back the first time, grabbed a couple jerry cans and they fit perfect in the pockets on the sides of the platform.


The lid can fold all the way back without hitting anything.


The drawer is about 4 feet by 6 feet, plenty of storage space. Here it's pulled out far enough I can reach all the way in while standing on the ground outside. The angle of the photo is odd; only about 20 inches of the drawer are hanging out past the tailgate.


It's deep enough to fit the essentials: a hi-lift jack, compressor, spare parts, tools, propane bottles and my camp stove. I can't wait to sleep above my camping shit instead of curled around it.

 

Looks great..might steal the idea

 

Please steal away. Had I needed to go out and buy materials, I would have used 3/8" plywood for the top, made the drawer sides out of 1X8 and put a divider down the center of the drawer to keep the top from bowing when I sleep on it.

 

got some supplies. And of course it down pours when I get home...ugh

 

sub'd

 

Lots of good info in here..

 

Nice, excited to see how this turns out. I wanna do somethin like this in the future..

 

Cool builds here, when I had a tall shell, I had a super basic 2 piece platform in my shell without rubbermaid totes underneath with paracord tied to them to pull em out.

Subbed to see what you wind up building!

 

Well you're in the right spot. Theres a lot of ideas and info in here. I would be working on it now, but its raining again..

 

Looking good. Wish I had a taller shell, but I couldn't beat the price on mine.

 

It wont be fancy. Just some 15/32 plywood and 1x10's. Then reinforced with some scrap 2x4's. I want to be able to pull it out fast, but still hold my fat ass up if I sleep on it..lol

 

Yep alot of rain for cali this week. Its got everyone driving like they r in a life threatening situation.. lmao im sure u know

 

Exactly what im going for, no point in spending big $ if you could build one for cheap. + it’ll be a fun project!

 

Couple of sheets of plywood, some screws. Easy to disassemble and assemble, light weight. Took an hour to build. I've been using it for three years. No need to complicate things unless you're living out of your truck.

 

People cant drive in it. It's kinda funny to watch them..lol

 

...and if you’re living out of your truck...this is the way to do it

How my truck sits now:

 

Damn that's nice..

 

Thanks! Lived out of it for a year and a half across North America with my wife + 2 dogs. Taking it off this weekend to store in the garage, and install when we need it a few times per year now.

Wish I didn’t sell my shell, super practical for city living and everyday commuting. While this, is not haha.

 

I could see that being a issue, especially if you have to find parking.

 

This is what I came up with for my 1st Gen... Just a comfy cot and some action packers... Easy to set up and break down with plenty of storage


In Action

and some xmas light for the topper