MY SOLO CAR CAMPING SETUP TOUR | Easy DIY Sleeping Platform Build | Subaru Outback
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- MY SOLO CAR CAMPING SETUP TOUR | Easy DIY Sleeping Platform Build | Subaru Outback // Watch how I convert my Subaru Outback into an SUV camping setup, ready for car camping! See the whole process, from motivation to fruition, of the buildout of an easy DIY sleeping platform for my Subaru Outback along with a complete SUV camper setup tour.
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MDO Plywood + 3 piano hinges - $103.78
2 fiberglass extension poles - $39.68
*Fun Fact: Some of the smaller pieces of wood used for this build came both from my dad’s boat and one of the trees that was on the lot of his house!
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It only took me five years, but finally all of my car camping dreams have come true! With the helpful of my awesome Dad, I've converted my Subaru Outback into an SUV camper. Check out my SUV camping setup tour and see how we built this easy DIY sleeping platform together.
I also have a 2015 outback would your dad be willing to sell that as a kit. ?? I know my dad would help me if he was alive. Either way I’m so happy for you. Just outside Portland Oregon. 💕💕 Love your video.
I warned my Dad before I put this video online for publication consumption, he might have a few business offers come his way. He confirmed with me that this would only be a father-daughter project. He’s got too much going on to turn this into a business. So hopefully the step-by-step video helps! Good luck!!
@@TheHungryHiker I hear you but it doesn’t hurt to ask thank you.
@@ReneaDooserider Heck yeah it doesn't hurt to ask. This was the first thing I asked my Dad when we started my buildout.I knew he would help me create something magical and others would be interested in getting one of their own. His answer was a hard no for turning this into a side business. I was ready to help market the side hustle for him. Hahaha!
Do you have detailed (on paper) plans that I can give a builder-friend to help me build this?
Something so sentimental to me about seeing handy dads deep at work building or fixing things ❤
And there’s special, sentimental pieces of wood we were able to incorporate into the build. 😊
If my father was still alive, he would love to do this. He was like your dad, he did most everything himself. Great set up!
I love this!
Simple. Functional. The third panel to fold out into a table...that was a stroke of genius!
That’s all my Dad. The man is a genius! 😀
Always good to have a dad with lots of tools. It looks awesome ❤️❤️❤️
I couldn't have and wouldn't want to have done this without him! :)
@@TheHungryHiker I will have to do it myself but in his memory 😌
Dads are great! You saved a ton of money compared to kits and it was customized for you.
AND I got to work on an awesome and fun project with my dad, which was my favorite part of the whole project! 😀
wow very cool! Looks a lot better than me when I just throw everything in there and figure it out at 2 a.m.
Amazing! I am looking into selecting a car based off the ability to turn it into a simple camper this makes me want to select an outback. Thank you for posting this.
I love my Subaru Outback for car camping. It was one of the reasons why I bought this specific car in the first place!
A Dad is such a gift! ✨
I agree!
This video makes me miss my dad. 😢 today is his birthday. I wish he was here to help me!❤
Subaru Outback is also my dream car. I finally got it this year. Couldn't be happier!
Yay!!
Well done. Fathers will do any thing for their children.
Protect that Dads life at all costs ❤
He's a good one!
Wow! I love he kitchen table idea! I will add this to my layout! Thank you for sharing awesome idea! ❤️
WOW! Your dad has such an amazing assortment of tools!
He sure does - a tool for everything!
@@TheHungryHiker I'm considering using this technique when I move back to the states. I have a Subaru Forester
Looks great - so excited for you! Also, Dads are the best. 💗
Thank you!!! I agree - Dads are the BEST!!! ❤️
I slept in my van is Seattle for nineteen months and my coworkers were none the wiser. One secret was rain guards for the front windows.
I've heard about rain guards. My friend has them on her Subi. Perhaps I should check those out.
Good teamwork! It's great your dad taught you something in the process!
Love this set up! The adjustable poles for the table is great! I was going to build a simpler set up in my ‘16 Outback but I do like yours more. Thanks for sharing. I’m subscribed!
Right on!
Great job! We had to part with our Outback several years ago. I love the idea of sleeping at the trailhead.
Thank you! I don't know what I'd do without my Outback if she ever left me. She's my most favorite vehicle. Sleeping at the trailhead is great. Makes for a way less stressful morning.
Omg I absolutely love your dad’s suspenders!!! He feels like a really lovely man and the best dad 🥰
He is. I'm so lucky!!!
Great video. Thanks for sharing! You’re so lucky to have a “wise & handy man”, your dad 👍🏻☺️ Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you! 😀
Thanks for this! I bought a 2014 Outback a couple years ago and have had a lot of bad nights of sleep in the back of it at trailheads. A platform has been on my mind and this design seems solid. Lemme borrow that dad!
I feel you! Those crappy nights of sleep (or lack of) were quite the motivator for me wanting to do this buildout. Then after watching a few TH-cam videos and sweet talking my dear Dad, all those dreams of sleeping comfy in my car at a trailhead finally became a reality. Only took five years. Hahahaha!!
I love those extension poles you're using! Congratulations, and happy travels!
Thank you! The poles were my Dad's idea. He's a genius!
Simple, yet so functional. Lovely, travel well!
Thank you!
Great father daughter project! Since you still want to have access to your rear seat, you could use dowels instead of screws for the center support in the front. Then add a small hook latch to keep it from rattling around while driving. It looks like you're going to get a lot of good use and great memories out of that. Happy Trails!
Thank you! I actually don't have any sort of rattling with my setup. So nothing to fix or address. Everything is working perfectly for me and what I use it for.
Very cool build! Love the table leg idea... Happy camping
Thank you!
Dads are so Rad! Looks great!
100% agree! Thank you!
Excellent set up. I have a 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback, and I laid down in it at the dealership!! Lol! I’m considering a sleeping platform, and your video provided some motivation!!! Thanks...
Yay! I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this! Glad you got some inspiration from the video. This one was a lot of fun to make.
This is awesome! Good luck on your adventure!
Thank you!
How cool!! Nice job!!! I'm actually doing this project right now for my daughter in her 2020 Escape. I'm in the midst of applying indoor/outdoor carpet to the top and sides of the plywood. I'm going to add a table per your video!! I also found and bought some rechargeable, remote puck lights to mount in 6 various places on the underside of the sleeping platform. I thought this would help finding things at night if necessary. Have fun!!!
I LOVE this!!!!
I like UR ideal best ! I will try this ,ty 4 sharing with us .thanks
Thanks for watching!
awesome the out back is one of the next vehicles i am looking at getting or the forester or crosstrek.
All great vehicles!
Good job dad!
We cut screening for the windows and attached with strip magnets on the outside. Windows can be adjusted up or down as required.
One of the first things I got for my Subaru Outback buildout last year, way before building the platform, were these window coverings:
Universal Car Side Window Sun Shade: amzn.to/3qpgzXk
It was in the middle of summer and I wanted to peacefully car camp with the windows down without the bugs coming in. They're super cheap, have a universal fit and work perfectly!
That is a cool simple setup!
Thank you!
Hi Token, congratulations on the bed kit. It's the skill of an expert. I made a few things myself. Recently, an exhaust fan was installed in the video.I hope the video helps.
Cool, thanks
Dads are great!
I agree!
Yep, that's what dads are for. 👍
Absolutely
Very cool. I’m going to do this as soon as I can
Awesome!
Great ideas. I'm planning on doing this sort of thing with my next vehicle. Hopefully soon.
Nate
Awesome!!!
Masterpiece.
Thanks!
Awesome video. W d I am so glad when you say car camping you’re actually sleeping in your car. I see other TH-camrs saying car camping but mean driving to a location and pitching a tent. I’m like no. You’re just camping
100%!! Car camping to me is camping inside the car. If I wanted to sleep in my tent, I'd just go backpacking, which I do as well. Driving to a location and pitching a tent is perfectly fine and cool too, but if I have my car, I might as well make it super comfortable and sleep in it. Way warmer and cozy!
Love seeing all the details! I think today I'm going to measure the inside of my car and start planning :)
Awesome! Super excited for you!!
@@TheHungryHiker Did you taper the support pieces that are underneath the platform to accommodate for the upward slant that Subaru's have? Do you notice much when you're sleeping if not? Trying to decide if I should do that or not. Would love to see how the whole thing folds up into the trunk too! Love that feature.
@@jennbakos2881 To accommodate the slant in the back, we adjusted the measurement of the pieces we used for the platform. When I'm sleeping on top of the platform, it's 100% flat and comfortable.
As for seeing the platform folded up in the back of my car, check out this video: th-cam.com/video/tniiFnZ2WBU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for this information.. I can see you put your all into building your dream car camper! I too want to do this.. I have the car, also an Outback, and now your wonderful list of suggestions/instructions. My goal is to explore all of Wisconsin's parks and forests and then hopefully move on to bigger and better natural areas around the U.S. Best of luck to you on the PCT!
Glad you enjoyed this one. Good luck on your build! 😀
Your father's hands 😱 a true craftsman. Bear hands
He is absolutely a true craftsman. 😊
Nice well thought out
Thank you!
Thank you from KSA.
You're welcome!
Wow that is awesome camping! Very nice video, really enjoyed watching it! Regards from Russian winter camping! Yury!
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the video!
So cool! Wish I had something like this for my Crosstrek but totally lack the skills to build it... lol
Just to be clear - I totally lacked the skills to build this thing on my own. I couldn’t have done this without the watchful guidance of my Dad. 😀
Bravo!!
Thank you!
Very nice. I. Bet it will add a lot of joy on your trips. Mine is similar for a Forester, except I did not make a back table. Good idea.
This buildout has already added so much more joy to the weekends. Your Forester has more headroom than my Outback. 😀
@@TheHungryHiker yes. That's exactly why I got it so I can set up in the back. I remember my base platform was exactly the same. Adding the table looks simple to add to mine.
Nice build, subbed for more info. We'll done Dad! 👍🏻
Thanks for the sub!
That's too cool.
Thank you!
This is a super awesome setup, I may have to do something similar for my Outback. If I may make a suggestion, though?
The screws for attaching the support pillars inside will 1) wear down the wood over time as they're put in repeatedly, and 2) become a hassle to put in/out, especially if you end up taking the platform in and out of the car a lot. If 2 isn't a big deal, I would look into putting some metal threaded inserts into the supports and using some bolts to screw them in, that should last a lot longer. Another possible solution would be to hinge the supports and use something like a locking table leg stay to hold it up when the platform is in place.
Regardless, looks like a great build, I wish I still lived near enough to my dad to have access to all his power tools.
I’m actually super happy with my build and wouldn’t change a thing. 😀
@@TheHungryHiker Ultimately, that's all that matters, is that you're happy with it!
God bless your dad.🙏🏽
I 100% agree! I'm really lucky to have him.
I love the video thank you so much! Quick question, what is the measurements for the fold out table?? curves and all thank you!!!
Ain’t it good having a skilled father that loves his lil girl lol
He is the BEST!!
I just finished building out my Kia Sportage and I want to make a TH-cam and I keep saying “measure twice, cut once” as well. I guess I won’t put that in my video now. Haha. Maybe I’ll see you out there as I’m in the PNW as well. Awesome job!
Awesome! Congratulations on your build. :)
Shoutout to dad haha
I’ll be sure to tell him. He’s going to love it! ❤️
hi5 for ya gurl i really liked it good for you i do own a black outback 2015 too your video will be a big help for my ideas thx
Yay! Glad you found this one helpful!
Great video, lovely woman, fantastic dad!
Thank you!!!
Nice table extension
Thank you! That was my dad’s idea. He’s a genius!
very nice, use threadless bolts so u don't have to unscrew them each time u want to use the passenger seats.
I'm pretty dang happy with my setup as-is. I don't think I'd change a thing about it.
Love the subaru and your set up. I love the Cargo Pod. Could you share the make and model?
I bought the pod used quite sometime ago. The only thing I know about the make and model is that it’s a Packasport.
For in passenger mode, I'd have thought the front hinge would be from the underneath... like to get it all into the trunk.
I can fit the entire platform into my trunk area when it’s folded up. That way I can still have passengers in my back seat if I want to. Easy, breezy!
@@TheHungryHiker ok.. 7:50 in the other video... more like a half-fold instead of a 3 layer fold. Makes sense.
Cool buildout, thanks for sharing. What tool did you use to cut the memory foam? The cut looks so clean.
Just some measuring chalk and a bread knife. 😀
Generally speaking, I don't like anyone who drives a Subaru. But you are the first exception haha!
Thanks, I guess?
Man, such a sweet set up. I low key wish I would’ve gotten the outback last December instead of the Crosstrek. I tried building a platform last week but the trunk is too small!
Oh no! The reason why I got my Outback is because of its roomy size. I knew I wanted to build a sleeping platform for it the day I bought my car.:)
Love it and built something very similar... Went with drop pins instead of folding but should have gone your path.
Is that mattress topper 2" or 4"? It definitely was fairly plush!
I just went camping and after 2 days of sleeping, my lower back hurts. I realized that the 2" mattress topper is an egg crate thus not truly 2". :P
Hi! I really love this build and want to do something similar for my outback. What was the height of the storage bin space? Don't want to go too high and have it be claustrophobic!
The height of the storage bin space is a wee bit taller than these bins. We measured and built the platform around these storage bins since I knew these are the ones I wanted to use for my car.
Storage Bins: www.target.com/p/sterilite-32qt-clear-view-storage-bin-with-latch-purple/-/A-13794492
Great one! Could you post the height of the three "legs" under ? thanks!
Can you show it all folded up? With the second piece on the third
Question: You kitchen table folds back on to the rest of the sleeping platform (btw.... I love the curves so it easily opens through the back hatch). ... when the table is folded, do you find the table brace lumpy under your memory foam bed?
Hi Token, Spirit Kick (PCT '18!). I just got an Outback and we seem to have similar intentions as a trailhead basecamp. I've been waffling between several designs and am glad I encountered your walkthrough. I love the custom support you have in the second row and I never considered a flip-out table from the tailgate. One big question I have is how tall is your platform, and with the memory foam in place, how much headroom do you have inside? Finally, now that you have it in-place, would you make any layout changes? Thanks again!
Hi Spirit Kick - Whoo Hoo PCT Class of 2018!! That was the best year to hike the PCT IMO!! Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your comment. I finally remembered today to go out and measure my car and platform for you so I could answer your questions. The height of the platform is slightly different at the head area (the top) due to the slight slant of the floor space due to the back seats being folded down. This area at the head/top is 7 inches, plus I have the 2 inch memory foam topper on top of the platform. This gives me about 20 inches of headroom in this area.
The height at the feet area (the back of the platform) is a little taller because it doesn't have the slant from the back seats. This area at the feet/the back is 8.5 inches, plus there's .5 inches for the fold out table that sits on top of the platform when I'm not using it.
I don't think I'd make any changes to the platform or build out. I've camped in it several times now and it's perfect for me!!
Problem is, the raised bed area gives you very little headroom to get changed etc. I have the same car, I would rather just use the flat floor when seats are folded down to sleep on. My other stuff can just go wherever I want it to go. Too much thinking going into some of these conversions. Keep it simple I say.
If that works for you, great! There’s no problem with the way I’ve converted my Subaru. I converted it the way I wanted it and it’s been working out perfectly for me. I’m not trying to sell anyone on a specific way they should do their car camping conversion. I’m simply sharing my process of what I’ve done and what works for me. Take it or leave it. I’m personally not bothered by the limited headspace. I can change in my car just fine and I’d much rather have all the storage underneath. If my conversion doesn’t work for you, that’s fine. There are plenty of other videos out there on TH-cam that you can find inspiration from.
Hey nice video and awesome dad！Just wondering which memory foam that u get, I just wanna get the same one in your video😮 But I couldn't find it
It's linked in the video description. :)
Was this great timing or what?! I just bought that same foam topper and my fiancé and I are building a platform for our Toyota 4Runner this weekend!
That is awesome! I love it when things happen like that. It's like the Universe is letting you know that you're on the right path. Have fun doing your build this weekend!
Can you feel the “table” when you sleep, since it adds a little height towards the bottom?
Nope, can't feel it at all. My memory foam mattress topper provides plenty of cushion.
I wondered the same thing.
@@wellnative1 Nope, can't feel it at all. My memory foam mattress topper provides plenty of cushion.
Maybe you could put the center pole on a hinge to the platform so you don't have to screw and unscrew it. It would just fold up with the top.
I like the center pole just as it is. Takes a few seconds to take the screws out and put them back in. Also, with folding up the platform, the center piece would hit the back of my front seats if it was hinged onto the platform. Then I’d have to move my front seats forward. That would be a pain.
Great build, thanks for sharing! Do all of the pieces fold up and fit in the trunk so that the rear passenger seats are usable when you don't have the mattress/platform set up laid out?
Thank you! Yes, the whole platform folds up into itself and fits behind the back seats of my Subaru, making it so I can still carry passengers without having to take the platform out of my car and store it somewhere. I'll be sure to include how the platform folds up into itself in my next car camping video.
@@TheHungryHiker That's awesome! I thought so, but thanks for confirming!
How tall was your frame? Love the build. Looking to build similar for my 07 outback.
The height of the platform is slightly different at the head area (the top) due to the slight slant of the floor space due to the back seats being folded down. This area at the head/top is 7 inches, plus I have the 2 inch memory foam topper on top of the platform. This gives me about 20 inches of headroom in this area.
The height at the feet area (the back of the platform) is a little taller because it doesn't have the slant from the back seats. This area at the feet/the back is 8.5 inches, plus there's .5 inches for the fold out table that sits on top of the platform when I'm not using it. Hope this helps!
Love it! What rubber floor mats are those?
The all-weather floor mats that came with my car when I bought it from the Subaru dealer.
wow! That's awesome! I wish mine did.
What's happening Token!! Nice buildout. I'm planning on buying an Outback or Forrester this year to buildout before I head out west on across the Canadian border and down the west coast (for the first time ever!!) to Yosemite where we hit the lottery on JMT permits (Happy Isles with Half Dome to Whitney Portal). In your build, can you feel your foldout table under your foam when it is folded in? Also, love the videos, and plan to hit the PCT in 2022!!
Congratulations on winning the lottery for JMT permits. I loved that section of the PCT. It was my favorite!! To answer your question, I cannot feel the fold out table underneath my memory foam when sleeping on top of it. It’s THAT cushy!
@@TheHungryHiker Thanks! Love the 3 piece design. It's exactly what I'll be doing this year.
@@mattswartzer Awesome! Have fun, both with building it AND enjoying it out on the road.
Hi Kathleen, I have a question about your build. I notice that the "kitchen table" when folded up would cause the platform to be higher than the part of the platform that is over the second row of seats and that there is a board across the "kitchen table" to firm it up and attach the legs. Do you feel either of these when you are sleeping? It doesn't look like your memory foam is very think.
Thanks
Nope. I don't feel the kitchen table on top of my platform at all.
2019 Subaru outback owner.....your dad should sell these!
I asked him about that when we put this one together and it was a hard no for him. He's a pretty busy guy with what he's doing already.
Question for Hungry Hiker… To take the platform in and out of your vehicle, do you fold it on itself and take out in one piece? Do you have to pull it out of the vehicle before folding up? Thanks in advance for your response
Great question! The platform folds into itself, making this easy to store in the back of the car behind the rear seats or taking it completely out of the vehicle by myself if I need to. 😀
Congrats on your new space Kathleen! Love that Kitchen area! You could even put a small power station to provide electricity. Something like a Goal Zero Yeti 150.
Thank you! The kitchen area is my favorite part of the whole setup. I'll be getting LOTS of use out of this one. I've already started thinking about incorporating some sort of power source for my future travels. I'll be putting together another video featuring all the gear I use for my SUV camping setup so be sure to stay tuned and look out for that one.
you should write a blog for this
Maybe one day when I have the time. For now, I'm focusing on making TH-cam videos, which is pretty time consuming. I made sure this video was pretty detailed so someone wanting to build out a similar platform could figure this out by watching the video.
Utah Jeff ....here ..... can I just hire your Dad ? He is pretty awesome !
I'll let him know, but when I asked him if he'd ever want to turn this into a side business, it was a hard no from him. He's a pretty busy guy.
nice. those outbacks have a long bed area. I was looking at one but ended up getting a mazda cx-5. The outback seemed a little unwieldy as a everyday driver, but the CX-5 wouldn't be that great for SUV camping.
I love my Outback as a daily driver. Nice, smooth, quiet ride and it gets really good gas mileage. I feel really safe driving my car too, whether it’s on the highway or a crazy forest service road. 😊
Very cool. Your dad seems like a pretty resourceful fellow! I've been wanting to do some overlanding. I may have spent my vehicle money rather poorly on a 1986 GMC Suburban, lol. Only reason I say that was a poor choice is it's in need of work. I could have picked up something 20 years newer needing almost nothing for under $4000. But in fairness the 86 only cost me $1500 and it's a 4x4 4-speed suburban! How cool is that!? lol. Thanks to my late father I have a very deep love for the old squarebody (1973-1987-ish) Chevrolet and GMC trucks and suburbans. So it's purely for nostalgia reasons rather than practical reasons that I have a 35 year old suburban for this purpose rather than one that's just ~15 years old or so.
Anyway loved the simple build of your platform. Do you plan on packing mostly dried foods or rehydratable stuff or are you going to add some kind of 12 volt fridge? I'm going to be putting a platform in mine as well but plan on kitting it out with at least a basic auxiliary 12v system as I plan to use mine as more of a mobile cabin or RV and plan to sleep in it primarilly rather than just the occasional overnighter before a hike where I'd have a tent or something with me for the large part of the camp.
Thanks! For car camping, I plan on getting more creative with my food than I can be on trail. I've got a hard and soft cooler that fit in my car easily along with a propane stove. I'm still figuring out a power source for when I want to go off the grid. I'll be doing a separate video on my car camping setup with all of the accessories including my cooking system, sleeping system and the gear I'll be packing with me on a regular basis so stay tuned for that.
PS: I get the sentimental choices! :) This is a big reason why I opted to have a few special pieces of wood incorporated with the build instead buying all new pieces. Makes it so much more special, not only the wood, but also having done this whole build with my Dad.
@@TheHungryHiker As always I look forward to more videos! Can't wait to see the car sleep system breakdown. I used emergency preps as an excuse to buy and try out some camping stoves, etc. I've got one of those Jetboil style isobitane stoves, one straight butane stove, a twig stove that doubles ad a pot stand for my Trangia alcohol stove, lol. Oh and i've got a coleman dual burner propane camp stove as well. Thankfully I didn't need to use any of them when winter descended on us here in Texas as I had power the entire time. But I was ready. So i'll just use the gear for actual camping instead, lol.
@@Shane-Singleton It's always best to be safe than sorry! If The Mountaineers have taught me anything over the years, it's that there's no such thing as being over prepared. It's all about being ready for the worse case scenario.
You should upgrade you camera.
Your dad is awesome
Sure, if you'd like to become a Patron and help support my journey on here, I'm always happy to upgrade the equipment I use. :)
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/TheHungryHiker
Your dad has definitely got the coolest tools. I am impressed! Really cool build. Best!
I agree. He has a tool for everything and it was so cool to watch him work his magic. What a fun project.
@@TheHungryHiker would be be able to do the same for my 2021 subaru?
@@desireecalvillo7725 Sure, why not? The 2021 will probably have different measurements than my 2015 version, but you could certainly build out a similar platform for your vehicle.
Completely off subject - what is the brand of hoody/dress/warmness that you are wearing? I think I need one. Also - just found your videos the other day - thanks for your content!
I love my hoody dress. It’s by Melanzama. They’re a small company out of Leadville, CO. I LIVE in this thing. ❤️
Can you please tell me if this set-up allows you to access the under cargo area storage (the spare tire area) without having to take the platform out? I would like to use this area to carry tools, tire inflator, battery jumper....and have access for roadside tire change/repair...
I do have easy access to the storage area in my car where the spare tire is. I do have to take my sleeping platform out in order to access it, but it's not that big of a deal to take out. We purposely built the platform so it can fold up into itself for easy storage behind the rear seats or if I need to remove it all together. Check out this video to see how the platform folds up onto itself: th-cam.com/video/tniiFnZ2WBU/w-d-xo.html
Serious question. How will you get to your spare tire in the compartment under the platform?
Serious answer: The platform easily folds up into itself and can be removed if needed in order to access the compartment underneath. It’s not permanently installed.
Would the floor of your Outback be comfortable enough with just a foam topper or an air mattress without the platform? ( is it level) Asking for a friend?
As someone who has slept on the floor of my Outback on both an air mattress and a foam topper, I'd say both options are fairly comfortable, BUT the floor is not level. There's a bit of a dip on the floor where the back seats go down. Plus, there's also that empty space between the back of the front seats and the top of the back seats when they're put down. If you're not careful, your head can fall down in that empty space. I used to stuff this area with multiple yoga mats, just to fill the space, but it was never 100% comfortable.
As for the air mattress, it was fairly comfortable until it popped in the middle of the night while camping up at the mountain pass in the dead of winter. That was a tough night of sleep. Hope that helps.
Thanx for sharing your build. Did you end up making supports different lengths in order to get the platform level?
We made sure to measure the entire back of the car and adjusted everything accordingly so that the whole platform would be level. All of the measurements for my build are included in the video for those wanting to know exactly what those are.
If your Dad would be commissioned to build one for me I'd be happy to discuss cost etc. Feel free to reach out!
When we first did the buildout, I asked him if he's ever want to build these for other people as a side business because I knew people would ask. It unfortunately was a hard no for him. He's a pretty busy guy.
What year is your Subaru Outback that you created this bed platform for?
My Subaru Outback is a 2015.