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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Double Decker Sleeping Bed?

Hey guys,
I've seen plenty of the sleeping designs ya'll have come up with and I think they are awesome. Just wondering, do you think it would be possible to make one of these to sleep 4? I know i've seen many designs that have the storage space below. Do you think you could raise the bed platform a bit so It's split evenly between the top and the bottom and possibly sleep 2 on each side? I know it would be tight, but I'm a college student so comfort isn't as much of an issue as hotel fees for trips!

Let me know what you think.

Appreciate it,

Caleb
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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Look what the cat drug in.

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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Are you talking about in a 4runner ?

Umm sure, But I think the people on the bottom would have to crawl into the space like a coffin, and that would be very clausterphobic


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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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you want to sleep 4 people in a 4runner?!?

your best bet is to remove the rear seat bottoms, then have 2 sleep in the back, and 2 sleep in the front seat reclined back as far as they'll go.....
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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2 inside and 2 in a rooftop tent.
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f172...-tents-139672/
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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Nah, it'd more than likely be a Tacoma with a bedcap
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Well Id assume it be about the same as a 4runner sleeping structure. Im sure youve seen those...
then just doubled up.


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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by scuba
Well Id assume it be about the same as a 4runner sleeping structure. Im sure youve seen those...
then just doubled up.


That would be SO cramped. Barely have room to turn your head over. lol

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Nah, it'd more than likely be a Tacoma with a bedcap
Its been done. Just research rooftop tents you will find tacos with them.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 08:34 AM
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what about those tents that go on the rear of your truck?
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Uh, its called a tent? Why would all you guys want to sleep in the same spot anyways!?!
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Uh, its called a tent? Why would all you guys want to sleep in the same spot anyways!?!
What happened to the rainbow smiley? Maybe this can substitute
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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Four inside of a 4Runner would produce high amounts of methane gas while sleeping.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 05:26 AM
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Yes my point exactly!

You can buy damn good tents for $50 at sports authority....made by coleman, they work fine. Unless your in a blizzard you'll be comfy snuggling up with up to 6 of your closest friends!!!
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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I believe the recall with sagging rear springs is voided if you sleep more than 2 in the back, you'd have to call and ask.

In a tent, you'd be MUCH better off. My wife and I slept in the back from Washington to Vermont (4 nights) and we couldn't handle the confined space, so day five was a motel room. If we did the drive again, we'd be:

I couldn't even imagine 4!

ok...so, i just realized it's in a Tacoma.... still no different.... a is your cheapest, more comfortable alternative!

Last edited by Nuthuts96; Jul 1, 2009 at 06:29 AM. Reason: tacoma-not 4runner realization
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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if you are trying to impress a chick with your financial budget skills--you FAILED.

if you are talking about a cab high canopy it is gonna suck.. You can buy two decent tents for less than you would spend to do this 'idea' of your right, plus no body gets killed because somebody had camp chilli the night before.

But to answer your original question, yes it is possible, just limited by your carpentry skills.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ocdropzone
You can buy two decent tents for less than you would spend to do this 'idea' of your right, plus no body gets killed because somebody had camp chilli the night before.
Been there done that.
Several years ago when I had my tent trailer a woman from Boeing came camping with me.
We both had the camp chili for dinner.
Made for a very interesting evening
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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hahaha!!!
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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IDK they use "coffin" tubes for sleeping in some small sail boat berths... some Goths enjoy sleeping in actual coffins... as long as you have a comfortable mattress pad, keep a window open and don't mind tight spaces... and as long as the people above you don't get dysentery it should'nt be a problem...
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