Installing a storage / bed platform for camping in a Tahoe and window insulation.

[Tozan]

That is AWESOME.

Something you should also consider are vent shades. That way you can keep your windows open at night and not worry about rain coming in. In fact, I think I have a spare set of front vents. If you want them, they're yours

You can fit a full size air mattress as well, easy to pack and store instead of a full size mattress.
Your frame idea is such a good idea.

Thanks for the offer on the vent shades I have a set coming for mine I agree they work great for letting in air without the rain. I had a inflatable but I can't seem to get one to last more than a couple years we also have a tempurpedic for our bed so having a 5 inch one works well in the rig and I store it on our guest bed.. We may even use the foam one for big tent camping too.

I have a few more things in the works for it and will post up photos as I get them done.. Working on some accent paint work on the hood and sides , blacking out the reflectec, a custom built roof rack and a rear spare tire rack.

 

[Tozan]

It takes about 2 minutes to remove the shelf here and another 2 minutes to put a spare tire back here and strap it down... Check out my other thread for Storing a big spare tire.

 

[Tozan]

Here is a photo loaded and ready to go camping. This was taken in Lassen Nat Park yesterday.

 

[qcon]

I covered my reflectix with cheap Walmart quilted fabric. I leave the cargo window panels on all the time so I wanted it to look a bit more finished and invisible from outside.

 

[Tozan]

Thanks I will have check that stuff out, the heat has started to cause mine to wrinkle a little.

 

[Tozan]

I am updating my window panels so they will look better. I will post up a how to when I finish but, here is a sneak peak of what they will look like. This is the passenger window. And yes I can get seat covers with the exact same camo pattern...

 

[jsoltren]

One thing I really liked about the old body style was the true flat rear area. It made the "poor man's RV conversion" all that much easier.

Yours looks really good but do you feel you have enough headroom when sleeping?

 

[Tozan]

I liked that about the old body style too... But I liked the MPG on the newer ones better. My wife is a little claustrophobic and she has no problem with it. I can sit up and read back there with a 5 inch mattress.

 

[Tozan]

I removed the center seats for more storage room and extended the platform too.



Using the same storage shelf rack for the front area to build the rack for the front section.



This is what I carry in under the storage area.



And this is what it looks like when under there.


Then it is ready for the bed and other travel gear if needed.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I removed the center seats for more storage room and extended the platform too.

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Using the same storage shelf rack for the front area to build the rack for the front section.

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This is what I carry in under the storage area.
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And this is what it looks like when under there.

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Then it is ready for the bed and other travel gear if needed.

No pictures of the red one? What gives?!