I do store the folding platform pieces in the garage. With help lifting it awkwardly out of the back it takes about a half hour because it has to be emptied and the top has to come of along with the roll bar. My top comes off easily because I built a lift for it. I thought about making mine fender well height also, but I decided to go taller to have more drawer space and also to make it level with the top of the rear seat cushions when folded down. Since I am 6'-1" I knew I needed just a little more length for the sleeping platform. Extending It over the seat cushions gave it the perfect length. I have tested it prior to finishing it. I slept on it for 4 nights for a family reunion. It worked beautifully!

 

Thats not bad. Im mostly looking for permenent home for strap, clevises, anchors, tools. Tired of my recovery box coming lose. Plus 5'6" im tenting now since camp stays in one place but the options nice. Thanks for the info