I'm getting close to finishing my second sleeping platform after learning from the first one! I've got way too much fun stuff to do so I didn't take the time to clean out the clutter and take Martha Stewart photos. Just edit it out in your mind.
I was going to use 3/4 plywood, but found out the pieces I had were too small. I did have this old hollow core door around so I made it work. The entire platform comes in at 20 pounds. I reinforced edges of the door and mounted the legs on 3/4 inch boards to provide enough structure. This is a single person unit, but it holds 200 lbs without issue.
I'm only 5'5", so to get enough space I push the passenger seat forward a couple of inches and put my cooler at the end of the platform. I left some clearance between the end of the platform and the seat - in my first incarnation I found out that if it pressed too hard into the seat the airbag sensors complained.
I'm really glad I saw DangerJack's platform as I was getting started, which led me to select the hinge location so that the passenger seat can be laid "flat" with the short panel folded back - very helpful when bringing home lumber and long items. I l
The width is about 26" and I can fit a back seat in if I want to. I can also place the platform behind the back seats. The height is set based on my totes - I wanted it as low as possible so I can sit on it. The legs have screw on caps to allow for fine tuning of the leg lengths.
The front legs are configured so that I can flip the front panel back without moving the front seat, allowing me to load/unload from the side door. I need to drill a hole and drop a pin in to keep them fully engaged. I also need to get it locked into place, probably with a turnbuckle or two.
After I have had a chance to use it a couple of times and make any necessary mods I'll cover it with some black speaker enclosure type cloth I have. I have a 2 inch piece of foam and a 2 inch piece of memory foam that I will sew a cover for. Maybe next winter
I was going to use 3/4 plywood, but found out the pieces I had were too small. I did have this old hollow core door around so I made it work. The entire platform comes in at 20 pounds. I reinforced edges of the door and mounted the legs on 3/4 inch boards to provide enough structure. This is a single person unit, but it holds 200 lbs without issue.
I'm only 5'5", so to get enough space I push the passenger seat forward a couple of inches and put my cooler at the end of the platform. I left some clearance between the end of the platform and the seat - in my first incarnation I found out that if it pressed too hard into the seat the airbag sensors complained.
I'm really glad I saw DangerJack's platform as I was getting started, which led me to select the hinge location so that the passenger seat can be laid "flat" with the short panel folded back - very helpful when bringing home lumber and long items. I l
The width is about 26" and I can fit a back seat in if I want to. I can also place the platform behind the back seats. The height is set based on my totes - I wanted it as low as possible so I can sit on it. The legs have screw on caps to allow for fine tuning of the leg lengths.
The front legs are configured so that I can flip the front panel back without moving the front seat, allowing me to load/unload from the side door. I need to drill a hole and drop a pin in to keep them fully engaged. I also need to get it locked into place, probably with a turnbuckle or two.
After I have had a chance to use it a couple of times and make any necessary mods I'll cover it with some black speaker enclosure type cloth I have. I have a 2 inch piece of foam and a 2 inch piece of memory foam that I will sew a cover for. Maybe next winter
