Weather tech makes custom fitted shades. I just bought to convert for inside sleeping. Almost black out the entire inside. There’s also a black side to them so you won’t be able to tell what you’re doing in there.
Great idea! Cruise along and stop to see what you can see. Then bug out on the road for another adventure. Probably a couple weeks or more if you work in a hotel for a shower once in a while. You have the whole back of the truck for other gear too. Im going to pre load the truck and when my wife goes to work, zoom! lol She won’t even know im gone until she gets home from work!
To anyone considering stealth camping; The hardest part of this is …FINDING A GOOD PARKING SPOT. You can’t park near where people live. They will call the cops on ya. Or flatten your tires. You want a spot where you won’t get hassled, or HIT by a drunk driver. Fear of getting hit by another car , made me want to sleep with my head on the passenger side… so if a car hit me, it would be on the street side of a parking spot, drivers side. Another key is … park well after dark, then wake up and move on EARLY. Most people don’t walk around at night. So if you roll in late, sleep and then leave early , you will avoid most hassles. Carry as little weight as possible. Imagine you are Mad Max, and gas conservation is a concern.
Yes, good point and it is getting more difficult. I know there are a number of videos about where to park but would get nervous in a lot of areas. Good luck.
wow this was the idea i was looking for, my issue is me and my girlfriend want to go. but i can do this just have to raise it to the height of the center console and do those extension pieces on driver and passenger side. she is 5ft
It will work great if she is 5 feet tall. The big question is how tall you are? I'm 6' and need to sleep on a diagonal so if you are a big guy it could be a tight fit for both of you. I would also think about the mattress and how you store the extra pieces when your seats are in their normal position. Good luck.
This is perfect, I was actually trying to figure out whether I want to sleep in the bed or the back cab of my F150 next month, when I head out to Nat. Forest land. With me being 5'9" I decided that I'm definitely going to do the same setup as you. May I ask where you ordered your mattress from?
thanks for watching. I bought the mattress on Amazon it is the "Olee Sleep Tri-Folding Memory Foam Topper, 4'' H" and is now priced at $99. It isn't super thick but it worked for me. I had to shorten it to fit cross-wise in the truck. Good luck.
I have a Chevy 2500hd and I’m going to try sleeping on my backseat overnight on a trip to visit a friend. I have a slide in truck camper, but that’s more than I need for just sleeping one night.
That's an interesting question. I really don't know what is behind the door panels but a body shop could tell you. I suppose you would pick up an inch or two. I'm 6' and it worked ok.
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Sorry I don't have the dimensions. I measured the back and had to adjust it a couple of times to make it fit. The legs are a little bit taller than a plastic 5 gallon bucket. I had to move the legs around a couple of times to get the maximum space. As I recall I tapered the ends of some of the legs because the floor was uneven. Good luck.
I was thinking about your question. First I cut the plywood to the same width as the mattress which was 25". I then roughly cut it to length making sure it wasn't too short. I scribed one end at a time to fit the door. I suggest not making it fit so tight that it scratches the door. The little door behind the passenger seat rests on a bucket. To make the legs I first screwed two 2x4s together and then just connected them to the plywood from the top with a couple of screws. After the video I moved the legs as wide apart as I could for better access. In my truck that meant that the rear legs are a different length and the ends are tapered to fit the floor. This video gives another tour of the truck and shows the legs better. ua-cam.com/video/Dz56fIqSy8U/v-deo.html Good luck.
I’m almost finished with my build. I used 3/4” plywood and made the legs the same as yours. I have been searching for a mattress in 25” wide like yours. Can you share the mattress you have? Is yours 4” or 6”? Thanks for your helpful advice!
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This is such an excellent idea!💡 Thank you for sharing. 👍
Thanks. I've been surprised but this is my most popular video of all.
Awesome idea. Love the setup. Thanks for sharing.
Weather tech makes custom fitted shades. I just bought to convert for inside sleeping. Almost black out the entire inside. There’s also a black side to them so you won’t be able to tell what you’re doing in there.
Thank you so much I will be building this EXACT set up in my truck this weekend! I have a 2010 f150
Good luck! I hope it goes well. Happy travels.
Great video! Can’t believe no one thought of that yet
sounds like a greak affordable way
to travel and see the country.
great semi-retirement activity.
better then watching
even more TV anyway.
Thanks, it does work pretty well if you don't want luxurious living
Good job
Great idea! Cruise along and stop to see what you can see. Then bug out on the road for another adventure. Probably a couple weeks or more if you work in a hotel for a shower once in a while. You have the whole back of the truck for other gear too. Im going to pre load the truck and when my wife goes to work, zoom! lol She won’t even know im gone until she gets home from work!
That's the plan, nothing like a road trip.
To anyone considering stealth camping;
The hardest part of this is …FINDING A GOOD PARKING SPOT.
You can’t park near where people live. They will call the cops on ya. Or flatten your tires. You want a spot where you won’t get hassled, or HIT by a drunk driver.
Fear of getting hit by another car , made me want to sleep with my head on the passenger side… so if a car hit me, it would be on the street side of a parking spot, drivers side.
Another key is … park well after dark, then wake up and move on EARLY. Most people don’t walk around at night. So if you roll in late, sleep and then leave early , you will avoid most hassles.
Carry as little weight as possible. Imagine you are Mad Max, and gas conservation is a concern.
Yes, good point and it is getting more difficult. I know there are a number of videos about where to park but would get nervous in a lot of areas. Good luck.
Good idea why didn't I think of that days I don't feel like putting the tent up I can use the cab of the truck thank you for that idea
Glad to help
Sir, thanks for the vid...... I just recently had to rely on my truck for my living. I'm getting adjusted......thanks again
Glad to help. I'm sure it is a big adjustment. Best of luck to you.
@@airstreamwanderings3683 thanks.... Got kicked out of my condo, and now in a scramble
Sucks
Thanks for replying..... I messed up my home situation and now I deeply regret what I've caused. Thank you again and hope you reply
wow this was the idea i was looking for, my issue is me and my girlfriend want to go. but i can do this just have to raise it to the height of the center console and do those extension pieces on driver and passenger side. she is 5ft
It will work great if she is 5 feet tall. The big question is how tall you are? I'm 6' and need to sleep on a diagonal so if you are a big guy it could be a tight fit for both of you. I would also think about the mattress and how you store the extra pieces when your seats are in their normal position. Good luck.
@@airstreamwanderings3683 I'm 5'9"
This is perfect, I was actually trying to figure out whether I want to sleep in the bed or the back cab of my F150 next month, when I head out to Nat. Forest land. With me being 5'9" I decided that I'm definitely going to do the same setup as you. May I ask where you ordered your mattress from?
thanks for watching. I bought the mattress on Amazon it is the "Olee Sleep Tri-Folding Memory Foam Topper, 4'' H" and is now priced at $99. It isn't super thick but it worked for me. I had to shorten it to fit cross-wise in the truck. Good luck.
That is the same question I have for the gentleman. Where and what size of that memory mattress?
Now U can hang out with the snowbirds and Bob Wells in quartside AZ...
Thanks, it is reasonably comfortable but I don't think I would want to live in it.
Thank you
You're welcome
Best way to go solo camping without a tent.
I have a Chevy 2500hd and I’m going to try sleeping on my backseat overnight on a trip to visit a friend. I have a slide in truck camper, but that’s more than I need for just sleeping one night.
Good luck, I hope it works out.
What if you took the door panels off. That would make more room to stretch out door to door
That's an interesting question. I really don't know what is behind the door panels but a body shop could tell you. I suppose you would pick up an inch or two. I'm 6' and it worked ok.
You remind me of "crazy grandpa"
I am 5'3" an I can stretch out crossways!!
I'm going to do this ! Just wondering if you sleep with your head or feet at the wider end? Which is more comfortable? Thanks 👍
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I personally sleep with my head at the narrower end. See what works best for you. Good luck.
Awesome Design! Do you have the dimensions for your build? Planning on building one just like yours this weekend!
Sorry I don't have the dimensions. I measured the back and had to adjust it a couple of times to make it fit. The legs are a little bit taller than a plastic 5 gallon bucket. I had to move the legs around a couple of times to get the maximum space. As I recall I tapered the ends of some of the legs because the floor was uneven. Good luck.
@@airstreamwanderings3683 thanks for the quick response! I’ll let you know how it goes this weekend!
I was thinking about your question. First I cut the plywood to the same width as the mattress which was 25". I then roughly cut it to length making sure it wasn't too short. I scribed one end at a time to fit the door. I suggest not making it fit so tight that it scratches the door. The little door behind the passenger seat rests on a bucket. To make the legs I first screwed two 2x4s together and then just connected them to the plywood from the top with a couple of screws. After the video I moved the legs as wide apart as I could for better access. In my truck that meant that the rear legs are a different length and the ends are tapered to fit the floor. This video gives another tour of the truck and shows the legs better. ua-cam.com/video/Dz56fIqSy8U/v-deo.html Good luck.
@@airstreamwanderings3683 ahhh yeah I see the taper on the back legs, good call! I will definitely go that route.
I’m almost finished with my build. I used 3/4” plywood and made the legs the same as yours. I have been searching for a mattress in 25” wide like yours. Can you share the mattress you have? Is yours 4” or 6”? Thanks for your helpful advice!
This is what I purchased on Amazon, "Olee Sleep Tri-Folding Memory Foam Topper, 4'' H" Good luck.
@@airstreamwanderings3683 thanks!
anyone installed a diesel heater or other heater into the cab? Where did you cut the hole for the exhaust at?
I didn't put in a diesel heater so I don't know it it would be installed.
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Just looked those up,pretty smart idea
Did you use the outlet to cook?
No, I have a small butane stove and cook on my tailgate. Thanks for watching.
You guys who do this never say anything about the potty function during the night. How do do that?
Lots of people have pee bottles. My set up has room for a 5 gallon can if you have a bigger job but it is definitely inconvenient. Good luck.