Another approach to the bed platform

Gaily · 05-16-2006, 10:08 PM

For the N.E. E.O.C. camping E-vent this weekend I choose to go with a platform for the storage & not having to move everything for sleeping. Had my brother the master builder design one. He insisted support was need in the center & I didn't want a frame going across the floor. We came up with a box for support, which also holds a 10x10 canopy & tent poles.

Box attaches to front support with bed hooks. For support between the front & rear ledges he used a piece of aluminum extrusion set in the box. The center platform is held in place with dowels, piece behind the seats is hinged to center to hold it in place. Rear piece is not attached, doesn't move.

Gaily · 05-16-2006, 10:10 PM

few more pics

Gaily · 05-16-2006, 10:15 PM

final few pics

paulj · 05-16-2006, 10:18 PM

Does the platform rest on the back bins? What thickness? 1/2"?

paulj

Gaily · 05-16-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by paulj

Does the platform rest on the back bins? What thickness? 1/2"?

paulj

1/2" thick & rests on back bins

kb9yiv · 05-16-2006, 10:27 PM

That is a excellent mod for any E. By any chance will you be posting the building schematics???

Gaily · 05-16-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kb9yiv

That is a excellent mod for any E. By any chance will you be posting the building schematics???

Thanks. Have to get my brother to write up the specs. Should have by next week.

kb9yiv · 05-16-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by msgail

Thanks. Have to get my brother to write up the specs. Should have by next week.

Thanks I appreciate it.

paulj · 05-16-2006, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by msgail

1/2" thick & rests on back bins

That's consistent with my sense - 1/2" is enough for spanning half the width as you have done, 3/4" is needed for the full width. I used 1" boards plus 1/2" on my platform to span the full width.

paulj

spdrcr5 · 05-16-2006, 11:43 PM

Looks very nice Gail. Is the platform resting on the rear side storage under the windows? If not, how wobbly is the platform when you sit on a corner?

05-16-2006, 10:08 PM	#1
Gaily EOC Rank: Oxygen 2003 4WD EX AT Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northvale, NJ Posts: 848	Another approach to the bed platform For the N.E. E.O.C. camping E-vent this weekend I choose to go with a platform for the storage & not having to move everything for sleeping. Had my brother the master builder design one. He insisted support was need in the center & I didn't want a frame going across the floor. We came up with a box for support, which also holds a 10x10 canopy & tent poles. Box attaches to front support with bed hooks. For support between the front & rear ledges he used a piece of aluminum extrusion set in the box. The center platform is held in place with dowels, piece behind the seats is hinged to center to hold it in place. Rear piece is not attached, doesn't move. Attached Images __________________ Founding Member of the EOC MISFITS established 14, July 2005 & EOC Secret Service Detail established 14 July 2007. Supporting member of Twirates EOC Buccaneers established 4 May 2009.

05-16-2006, 10:10 PM	#2
Gaily EOC Rank: Oxygen 2003 4WD EX AT Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northvale, NJ Posts: 848	Re: Another approach to the bed platform few more pics Attached Images __________________ Founding Member of the EOC MISFITS established 14, July 2005 & EOC Secret Service Detail established 14 July 2007. Supporting member of Twirates EOC Buccaneers established 4 May 2009.

05-16-2006, 10:15 PM	#3
Gaily EOC Rank: Oxygen 2003 4WD EX AT Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northvale, NJ Posts: 848	Re: Another approach to the bed platform final few pics Attached Images __________________ Founding Member of the EOC MISFITS established 14, July 2005 & EOC Secret Service Detail established 14 July 2007. Supporting member of Twirates EOC Buccaneers established 4 May 2009.

05-16-2006, 10:18 PM	#4
paulj EOC Rank: Nitrogen 2003 4WD DX AT Satin Silver Metallic (SSM) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 5,748	Re: Another approach to the bed platform Does the platform rest on the back bins? What thickness? 1/2"? paulj __________________ Cargo/camping platform, Yakima roof rack, Basketcase, Sidekick, Aiwa HU, Pioneer speakers, Cooper H/T 225/70/16 PBase photos

05-16-2006, 10:27 PM	#6
kb9yiv EOC Rank: Oxygen 2004 2WD LX AT Fiji Blue Pearl (FBP) Join Date: May 2005 Location: McHenry, Illinois Posts: 270	Re: Another approach to the bed platform That is a excellent mod for any E. By any chance will you be posting the building schematics??? __________________ KB9YIV Mikey "I am often asked how radio works. Well, you see, wireless is like a very long cat. You yank his tail in New York and he meows in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? Now, radio is exactly the same, except that there is no cat." 2004 FBP LX 2WD 2006 ABP LX 4WD SCREW AERODYNAMICS

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05-16-2006, 11:43 PM	#10
spdrcr5 Yukon Cornelius 2003 4WD EXS AT Sunset Orange Pearl (SOP) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,134	Re: Another approach to the bed platform Looks very nice Gail. Is the platform resting on the rear side storage under the windows? If not, how wobbly is the platform when you sit on a corner? __________________ Larry Honda Club Store EOC FAQ/How To

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