Love it! We used those window guards when I was an over the road truck driver. They do work and it makes a difference. Great job thinking outside the box!
I’ve been thinking of doing this for awhile. I actually have the Tuffy secure enclosure (newer model), and your plywood design is pretty much what I was thinking! Thanks for the great video so I could see my plan realized!!👍🏼
Great video! You're the only one I've seen build a sleeping platform with that much cargo space. Glad to see you can still get in, as that was my main concern with building a platform so high up. Definitely stealing your 2x6 extension support idea.
I did the same hack for my side windows with the vents like that. I now want to try making something for the very back leaving the hatch part up and the tailgate closed so I can get more ventilation for the summer months.
Nice Currently have a 02 tj. We (wife & I) have been thinking on a jk 4 dr this yr. For this reason. Try 1 1/2 16 ga square tubing. The plywood is excellent. This jeeps have several retention spots for anchoring. Use hinges There are also moving blankets about this size... running @ 4.00 ea at harbor freight. Subded... looking forward for more ideas!
Finally, been looking for a vid like this. I’m tired of seeing those ugly popup tent on the top. Maybe I might change my mind about them when I want more space/storage area but for now, I don’t find them attractive
First time subscriber and camper/hiker myself and I liked your video and your setup on your Jeep! Looks awesome! Can’t wait till the next video! This is Big Boy Frank from Texas! Peace out ✌🏼
Great setup. You should add a 6" memory foam mattress to that setup though... your backs will thank me later lol. Been there done that. For the $100 or so spent on a cheap memory foam mattress it made it that much nicer.
Very innovative setup dude, nice pick on the color of your yeep, by the way I'm a big jeep fan, to bad they still don't have the m- series mil- jeeps, an believe me, me an 2 other dudes use to put them together out of the crate in 1 day, wish I could find one in a crate these days.
Hey I did the same thing with my 2014 JKU. Built mine exclusively out of plywood. I went ahead and took the rear seat out, that freed up loads of room for heavy gear such as a Yeti all my food just about everything keeps the center of gravity low. I have a tiny roof rack for large light objects, (traction mats a shovel and a cople of chairs, but everthing else fits outa sight under the bed. You are the only other person I've seen do a vid on this. Got the memory foam from Walmart. Been sleeping in it like that for years. I'll do a walk around and link it to you. good job.
Fantastic & Simple set-up for a Jeep! I really like that you can adjust it to have a 3rd passenger. Way to go Airman! Now just add one of those Owl Security Monitors to prevent future break ins and you're G2G!
Sweet. You can do for 100 easy if you have a buddy or work in a shop to get 2x4 free and bolts and offer up for boards. I made a back shelf for my 95 yj. I wish I could share pics but I'll be making a video of how it looks in near future
Good video, I like the screen idea. We sleep in our 2015 2 dr JK (bed is at the same height) on top of a security box with bed panels that deploy fwd from the box. Pillows are against the seats pushed to the dash. A lot of posts say it's too short, I'm 6-2, my wife is 5-9.. works for us.. and there's plenty of storage too. My only complaint, I can't carry my 400 lb MC on the hitch.
This was awesome! I'm in the market for a new Wrangler. I'm deciding between a Gladiator or the Unlimited but definitely love this idea. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it! I modified my Gladiator when I got it to do the same overlanding aspect as my wrangler. Knowing what I know now with my lifestyle I have I would choose the Wrangler Unlimited over my Gladiator, but that's just me. do a lot of research! th-cam.com/video/sqs9sH-7Ncs/w-d-xo.html
I'd suggest just putting a 15%-5% tint on the back and rear windows instead of curtains. No one will be able to see in, it will decrease the heat inside your jeep and it looks cool.
Really cheap and very convenient set up. This is the way to go in my opinion. I see people spending thousands of dollars on a similar set up just to add a little comfort.
Cool setup. I'd probably went with the rooftop tent myself. It'd be a little more costly but i think you'd be more comfortable. For the cost tho, it is a nice setup.
Hey brother great videos hope you keep them coming. A bit of advice though...you should blip out your license plate number as there are a lot of crazies out there. With your background in the military you know that OPSEC and PERSEC is just as important as situational awareness. God bless brother.
Very helpful video! Super clear. All I was looking for to go hiking and sleep inside my Jeep. Thank you! The only thing I would like to find just like yours in plastic, is the window vents. I only found one online for Jeep Wrangler made by Billetworkz but they are $125.00. I would like to find them cheaper! Enjoy your trips!
YAAAASSSSSSS! Thank you SOOOOOO very much for this vid! Exactly what I was looking for (and debating for weeks now....). :D It's Winter here in Ohio, I recently almost had a 'Smash n Grab', I believe, with my 2018 4-Door JKU (Driver side glass, front door... not even 'Slash n Grab' w/ my perma soft top...). I was VERY lucky to approach a suspicious character outside of a Wallymart just in time. Uhhhh, he was lucky too, he left when he saw me coming... ;) I've been contemplating a solution and trying to figure out best options for my upcoming intentions. I acquired the Tuffy security storage product already having seen it several times in the past and will be installing (especially now that I've seen this vid :) shortly here. My HUGE debate was this exactly... I've seen several low, med, and high level sleeping platforms for the JKU Jeep as I intend to do ALOT of camping this year while sleeping in my vehicle. I had a personal debate as to functionality, storage, open-air jeep security, and actual sleeping space (average guy, 6 ft.). Of course, Jeep Religion = top off, empty vehicle. You helped me solidify my plans for the Spring, I'm doing 100% delete in the back and intend to build a platform that compliments the Tuffy box and affords me additional storage from the rear doors and a comfortable sleeping space. Your video proved to me that it was possible and gave me a general idea of the sleeping space vs. security/storage that I was concerned with. Again, THANKS a ton for your info! Jeep Wave, -Bob
Glad I could help. That was exactly the intention of this video, to throw out ideas and show what worked for me. You probably will be able to make some modifications to my set up to make it better and cater to your needs.
little advice, make sure to cover your license plates. you never know whos watching this for the wrong reasons. oh and thanks great video you definitely gave me some ideas!
Excellent setup. I've thought of doing something similar for the times I don't want to haul my teardrop. But I think I'll try sleeping with my head to the back of the Jeep. It may offer a bit more room. Thanks for the video.
Cool set up man. I use to run the gutter guard too, but then it started to get too hot. I know use a Mesh window Sunshade that slides over the rear and front doors, and covers all of the window. So now I can roll down the entire window and not worry about the bugs, also helps with the sun. They’re made for children in the back seats. Only $15 on Amazon for 4, check them out.
I swear you could be my little brother... look like me, think like me, and even did the window vent thing I made for my FORD Explorer back in 06. Lol Superb Minds Think Alike...
Thank! It's an all wool over jacket. VERY Warm and worth the money in my opinion. Here's the link- lrbushcraft.com/lester-river-bushcraft-100-wool-boreal-shirt-anorak/
Pretty cool, did something similar in our old 95 voyager 2.5 td. Went on a one month long road trip driving 8-12 hours a day, was a lot of fun and got to see loads! Now we got children and money is thigh hehe :P
Have you ever thought about removing the back seats? Seems like you could gain a lot of storage space from an area that is wasted since you never use the seats.
That gutter guard Vent is a Brilliant idea
Awesome idea.
well worth my time seeing
Yeah, but mosquito proof?? How big are the mosquitos where you live!?
Yes it has screen built into it. I traveled all over the US with no bug issues.
@@PreparedAirman Ohhhh, gotcha, i didn't realize it was a screen, just thought it was the metal grid.
Love it! We used those window guards when I was an over the road truck driver. They do work and it makes a difference. Great job thinking outside the box!
Great idea. Thanks for the video. Here comes another project.
Me and my wife tested sleeping in our JKU.That piece you use for venting is what we needed.
Doesn't get much simpler than that! Great job
I’ve been thinking of doing this for awhile. I actually have the Tuffy secure enclosure (newer model), and your plywood design is pretty much what I was thinking! Thanks for the great video so I could see my plan realized!!👍🏼
Great video! You're the only one I've seen build a sleeping platform with that much cargo space. Glad to see you can still get in, as that was my main concern with building a platform so high up. Definitely stealing your 2x6 extension support idea.
That's exactly what I was thinking about doing to my Honda Odyssey. I wasn't sure how to do it, but you just helped me figure it out. Thanks so much.
Seriously great ideas!!! Thanks for posting!!!
The window vent was smart n love that idea
I know they make window screens for way too much money. This gutter guard idea is one of the smartest get arounds I've ever seen
I did the same hack for my side windows with the vents like that. I now want to try making something for the very back leaving the hatch part up and the tailgate closed so I can get more ventilation for the summer months.
Hell yeah! Great hack. I'm going to do this for sure. Thanks for all the tips and info.
I have a similar interior bed setup on my cherokee. Prefer it well over setting up a roof top tent from the outside.
Very nice setup. Love the idea but I’m afraid I would be too stiff to get out in the morning.
Great setup, Great piece of information making the sleeping area. Thanks 🙏
That's such an awesome Jeep, and Awesome setup. Love it.
Nice
Currently have a 02 tj. We (wife & I) have been thinking on a jk 4 dr this yr. For this reason.
Try 1 1/2 16 ga square tubing.
The plywood is excellent.
This jeeps have several retention spots for anchoring.
Use hinges
There are also moving blankets about this size... running @ 4.00 ea at harbor freight.
Subded... looking forward for more ideas!
That gutter guard is brilliant!!
Very cool. This would work for me when I give hunting in northern Ontario Canada
Oh! I just noticed that it is actually gutter guard! Wow! That's a great idea! I will try. Thanks again!
Fricken excellent ideas, I’m in.
That window hack with the vent is an awesome idea. Going to Home Depot to look for them to do the same.
Thanks for sharing.
Glad you like it!
I'm going to do the same
Best idea....saw some German made for $135 +
The gutter gaurd idea is great. Thanks
Thank you for this video can help me for my futur project. It’s match the visionme in my mind 👌👍👌
Awesome set up.
We live out of our Jeep Wrangler for right now too. Currently crossing the TAT out to Overland Expo West then California!
Very creative. Thank you.
Finally, been looking for a vid like this. I’m tired of seeing those ugly popup tent on the top. Maybe I might change my mind about them when I want more space/storage area but for now, I don’t find them attractive
Thank you for sharing very awesome.
And thank you for saying "what not"
blah... it's just bascily AMAZING! Thank you for sharing!
I admire your lifestyle.
Thanks for the video. Great simple idea.
First time subscriber and camper/hiker myself and I liked your video and your setup on your Jeep! Looks awesome! Can’t wait till the next video! This is Big Boy Frank from Texas! Peace out ✌🏼
Keeping it simple! I've got a pretty cool low profile platform in my 4runner
Lol killed me every time you said “change the camera angle” haha. Good video man. Headed out in my JL this weekend for a couple weeks. Good ideas!
Great setup. You should add a 6" memory foam mattress to that setup though... your backs will thank me later lol. Been there done that. For the $100 or so spent on a cheap memory foam mattress it made it that much nicer.
So far we haven't had anything pain yet. the 2 inch one is working good. probably eventually we will upgrade lol
Good set up .😮
Very innovative setup dude, nice pick on the color of your yeep, by the way I'm a big jeep fan, to bad they still don't have the m- series mil- jeeps, an believe me, me an 2 other dudes use to put them together out of the crate in 1 day, wish I could find one in a crate these days.
Hey I did the same thing with my 2014 JKU. Built mine exclusively out of plywood. I went ahead and took the rear seat out, that freed up loads of room for heavy gear such as a Yeti all my food just about everything keeps the center of gravity low. I have a tiny roof rack for large light objects, (traction mats a shovel and a cople of chairs, but everthing else fits outa sight under the bed. You are the only other person I've seen do a vid on this. Got the memory foam from Walmart. Been sleeping in it like that for years. I'll do a walk around and link it to you. good job.
Thats awesome cant wait to see your video!
Thanks for this video! Your setup is awesome! The gutter guard is a great idea that I'm gonna snag for my build!
Totally stealing the gutter guard hack. Sweet. D😎🇺🇸
Go for it! It's cheap and easy. It has served me well.
Fantastic & Simple set-up for a Jeep! I really like that you can adjust it to have a 3rd passenger. Way to go Airman! Now just add one of those Owl Security Monitors to prevent future break ins and you're G2G!
This is a great set up. I didn’t want to commit to removing my back seats.
Sweet. You can do for 100 easy if you have a buddy or work in a shop to get 2x4 free and bolts and offer up for boards. I made a back shelf for my 95 yj. I wish I could share pics but I'll be making a video of how it looks in near future
When you upload your video send it my way i would definitely like to see it!
Awesome & the vent looks brilliant👍
All I want right now is your sweater hoodie.
lrbushcraft.com/lester-river-bushcraft-100-wool-boreal-shirt/
@@PreparedAirman Haha Thank You!!
Good video, I like the screen idea.
We sleep in our 2015 2 dr JK (bed is at the same height) on top of a security box with bed panels that deploy fwd from the box. Pillows are against the seats pushed to the dash. A lot of posts say it's too short, I'm 6-2, my wife is 5-9.. works for us.. and there's plenty of storage too.
My only complaint, I can't carry my 400 lb MC on the hitch.
Great ideas for the Jeep man! I like the idea for the window using the gutter guard
Some great stuff here!! Thanks
Love the license plate
Great video,thanks for info.
Nice job!
awesome gutter guard! I think I like that set up for sure!
Nice simple setup
This was awesome! I'm in the market for a new Wrangler. I'm deciding between a Gladiator or the Unlimited but definitely love this idea. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it! I modified my Gladiator when I got it to do the same overlanding aspect as my wrangler.
Knowing what I know now with my lifestyle I have I would choose the Wrangler Unlimited over my Gladiator, but that's just me. do a lot of research! th-cam.com/video/sqs9sH-7Ncs/w-d-xo.html
A 4 dr is a friggin van! No difficulty. Turn a 2 dr into a sleeper, now that's impressive.
I have the exact same Jeep. Great choice and that set up is awesome!
You're the man
I like the jeep, nice setup 👍
Very nice!... Thanks for posting and sharing!
This is great. Do you have the specs and measurements of the cutout for the boards? It would be cool to have it.
I'd suggest just putting a 15%-5% tint on the back and rear windows instead of curtains. No one will be able to see in, it will decrease the heat inside your jeep and it looks cool.
Very nice setup mate
Really cheap and very convenient set up. This is the way to go in my opinion. I see people spending thousands of dollars on a similar set up just to add a little comfort.
Cool setup. I'd probably went with the rooftop tent myself. It'd be a little more costly but i think you'd be more comfortable. For the cost tho, it is a nice setup.
That's badass! Virginia boy represent
That’s pretty smart with the gutter guards. I saw a German company making these for Jeeps and they were expensive. Nice hack
cool setup man
🤙🏻 great video thannks for sharing
Hey brother great videos hope you keep them coming. A bit of advice though...you should blip out your license plate number as there are a lot of crazies out there. With your background in the military you know that OPSEC and PERSEC is just as important as situational awareness. God bless brother.
At the time i didn't have the blur capability but i no longer have that plate # on my vehicles. But for future video i definitely will.
This is amazing 😍
Very helpful video! Super clear. All I was looking for to go hiking and sleep inside my Jeep. Thank you!
The only thing I would like to find just like yours in plastic, is the window vents. I only found one online for Jeep Wrangler made by Billetworkz but they are $125.00. I would like to find them cheaper! Enjoy your trips!
solid video, thanks for the Jeep-lifehacks dude!
I really like this set up man. Very nice 👍
The safety issue comes into play for me personally, a hard rear end collision could be a bad thing. But its cool for sure!
I agree it could be an issue.
Great ideas
YAAAASSSSSSS! Thank you SOOOOOO very much for this vid! Exactly what I was looking for (and debating for weeks now....). :D
It's Winter here in Ohio, I recently almost had a 'Smash n Grab', I believe, with my 2018 4-Door JKU (Driver side glass, front door... not even 'Slash n Grab' w/ my perma soft top...). I was VERY lucky to approach a suspicious character outside of a Wallymart just in time. Uhhhh, he was lucky too, he left when he saw me coming... ;) I've been contemplating a solution and trying to figure out best options for my upcoming intentions.
I acquired the Tuffy security storage product already having seen it several times in the past and will be installing (especially now that I've seen this vid :) shortly here. My HUGE debate was this exactly... I've seen several low, med, and high level sleeping platforms for the JKU Jeep as I intend to do ALOT of camping this year while sleeping in my vehicle. I had a personal debate as to functionality, storage, open-air jeep security, and actual sleeping space (average guy, 6 ft.). Of course, Jeep Religion = top off, empty vehicle.
You helped me solidify my plans for the Spring, I'm doing 100% delete in the back and intend to build a platform that compliments the Tuffy box and affords me additional storage from the rear doors and a comfortable sleeping space. Your video proved to me that it was possible and gave me a general idea of the sleeping space vs. security/storage that I was concerned with.
Again, THANKS a ton for your info!
Jeep Wave,
-Bob
Glad I could help. That was exactly the intention of this video, to throw out ideas and show what worked for me. You probably will be able to make some modifications to my set up to make it better and cater to your needs.
Love Jeep, Nice car for preppers.
little advice, make sure to cover your license plates. you never know whos watching this for the wrong reasons. oh and thanks great video you definitely gave me some ideas!
Genius. Simple. KISS👍
Cool
Excellent setup. I've thought of doing something similar for the times I don't want to haul my teardrop. But I think I'll try sleeping with my head to the back of the Jeep. It may offer a bit more room.
Thanks for the video.
Cool set up man. I use to run the gutter guard too, but then it started to get too hot. I know use a Mesh window Sunshade that slides over the rear and front doors, and covers all of the window. So now I can roll down the entire window and not worry about the bugs, also helps with the sun. They’re made for children in the back seats. Only $15 on Amazon for 4, check them out.
Thanks! Thats a good idea i will check them out!
I swear you could be my little brother... look like me, think like me, and even did the window vent thing I made for my FORD Explorer back in 06. Lol Superb Minds Think Alike...
A+
If this Jeep's a rockin', don't come a knockin'.
You can get away from curtain by using black out window covers I used for 3 weeks on road
Seams like there are a lot of airmen into the over lander seen
I love your videos..makes me want to go camping.....also..i love your hoodie bro!! Whi makes it??🤔🤔👍👍
Thank! It's an all wool over jacket. VERY Warm and worth the money in my opinion. Here's the link- lrbushcraft.com/lester-river-bushcraft-100-wool-boreal-shirt-anorak/
Great
Hey a fellow VA resident!!!
That's awesome idea I also like that roof rack you have what brand is?
smittybilt defender roof rack
Water storage in the rear bumper may be something to look into bud.
I was very close to doing that but i was worried it would freeze.
PreparedAirman just mix it 50/50 with anti freeze lmao
What a perfect idea! Everyone on youtube is so nice! lol
Atleast I kept politics out right?
Trying to convince my wife about this
Pretty cool, did something similar in our old 95 voyager 2.5 td. Went on a one month long road trip driving 8-12 hours a day, was a lot of fun and got to see loads! Now we got children and money is thigh hehe :P
We are doing the same before we have kids aswell lol
Great😃👍🏽👍🏽
That’s a smart set up. Hey, why not take out your front headrests?
Have you ever thought about removing the back seats? Seems like you could gain a lot of storage space from an area that is wasted since you never use the seats.
Thought about it but I remove the bed platform once in a while so I like to have both capabilities.
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