1leg
Explorer
SOLO-JK-X Project:
“GEAR” put this idea in my head last night when we meet. He told me about GOODTIMES’s TJ. I researched his post and decided to build my own.
Right now I only go out for 1 or 2 days. So I don’t have much Gear to take. I stick to easy/moderate trails. I don’t take risk I use my 4 wheel drive to stay out of trouble not to get into it. I will be upgrading to 235-85-16s on stock wheels no lift or gear change required. I plan on building an outback trailer for longer trips or when someone happens to join me. But until then I will be turning my 2Dr JK into a SOLO sleep in Jeep.
I will start by taking out the front passanger seat. (back seat is already out). Then I will build a platform that will will cover the rear cargo area and extend into the passenger seat area. In the rear cargo area I will have about 4-6 inches of storage area under the platform. In the front seat area I will have about 12-14 inches of storage. My sleeping area will be on the right side of the vehicle. The platform will only be about 23-25 inches wide in the passenger seat area. So I will be sleeping with my leg extended here (sometime it’s nice only having 1leg) and my head near the tailgate. The Dog (Missy) will sleep behind the driver seat. It took me about 15 minutes to take out the front seat. So I think it will take me about 30 to 60 minutes to load up for a 1 or 2 day trip. I will be doing the build soon, So i will be posting pictures .
Pros
1. I can build this in a weekend for less then 150 dollars. If I keep it simple.
2. More then enough room for my Lab and I.
3. Room for all my gear. (not much)
4. Room to add more.
5. Everything in one vehicle.
6. Quick camp set-up.
7. Keeping It Simple.
Cons
1. No passengers allowed. Except for the Dog.
2. Not for long trips. (maybe)
3. Loading for a trip will take some time.
4. Storing platform when not in the Jeep
The Gear: I don’t have much at all right now.
1. Sleeping bag
2. Small cooler
3. Camping stove
4. GI shovel
5. CB
6. GPS unit
7. Chair
The Gear I want:
1. Warn winch w-air comp.
2. Hi-lift jack
3. Rear bumper with tire carrier(dual-spare tires when on a trip)
4. Dual gas can holder.
5. Off-road lights
6. port-a-potty
7. Awning
8. Custom roof rack.
9. 2M radio
10. Better GPS system
11. DVD player
12. Small Honda generator(when I get the trailer done)
If you have any suggestion or idea send-em. I'm willing to listen.
Jerry
“GEAR” put this idea in my head last night when we meet. He told me about GOODTIMES’s TJ. I researched his post and decided to build my own.
Right now I only go out for 1 or 2 days. So I don’t have much Gear to take. I stick to easy/moderate trails. I don’t take risk I use my 4 wheel drive to stay out of trouble not to get into it. I will be upgrading to 235-85-16s on stock wheels no lift or gear change required. I plan on building an outback trailer for longer trips or when someone happens to join me. But until then I will be turning my 2Dr JK into a SOLO sleep in Jeep.
I will start by taking out the front passanger seat. (back seat is already out). Then I will build a platform that will will cover the rear cargo area and extend into the passenger seat area. In the rear cargo area I will have about 4-6 inches of storage area under the platform. In the front seat area I will have about 12-14 inches of storage. My sleeping area will be on the right side of the vehicle. The platform will only be about 23-25 inches wide in the passenger seat area. So I will be sleeping with my leg extended here (sometime it’s nice only having 1leg) and my head near the tailgate. The Dog (Missy) will sleep behind the driver seat. It took me about 15 minutes to take out the front seat. So I think it will take me about 30 to 60 minutes to load up for a 1 or 2 day trip. I will be doing the build soon, So i will be posting pictures .
Pros
1. I can build this in a weekend for less then 150 dollars. If I keep it simple.
2. More then enough room for my Lab and I.
3. Room for all my gear. (not much)
4. Room to add more.
5. Everything in one vehicle.
6. Quick camp set-up.
7. Keeping It Simple.
Cons
1. No passengers allowed. Except for the Dog.
2. Not for long trips. (maybe)
3. Loading for a trip will take some time.
4. Storing platform when not in the Jeep
The Gear: I don’t have much at all right now.
1. Sleeping bag
2. Small cooler
3. Camping stove
4. GI shovel
5. CB
6. GPS unit
7. Chair
The Gear I want:
1. Warn winch w-air comp.
2. Hi-lift jack
3. Rear bumper with tire carrier(dual-spare tires when on a trip)
4. Dual gas can holder.
5. Off-road lights
6. port-a-potty
7. Awning
8. Custom roof rack.
9. 2M radio
10. Better GPS system
11. DVD player
12. Small Honda generator(when I get the trailer done)
If you have any suggestion or idea send-em. I'm willing to listen.
Jerry