I AM JAKE'S | Jade | Interior Rebuild | 94 YJ

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Will the bed be mounted at that "Uphill" angle? Or will the rear half pivot up to adjust for the angle that the jeep is parked on? Cool build
 

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Ooooo interesting idea! Haven't seen something setup like that before. I'll have to keep an eye out for the video, curious to see how it functions.
 

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Definitely interesting bed set up...look forward to the video. Love the new drawer slides. Jade is looking great Jake.
 

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I'm wondering, now you're "two up", if something like this might be an option - (watch from 0:00 to 6:15) You could give something like that a try through a rental company like this one http://www.rentoffthegrid.com although theirs are a little bigger than the Oregon Trail'r.

Maybe a go-fund-me project.

Or, a do-it-yourself project like this
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/recreational-vehicles/clc-teardrop-trailer.html

I'm also not sold on the roof top tents (if that's a better option), but I've been thinking about renting one of the Tepui tents through Tepui to see if it's something that would be a good option.
 
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I'm wondering, now you're "two up", if something like this might be an option - (watch from 0:00 to 6:15) You could give something like that a try through a rental company like this one http://www.rentoffthegrid.com although theirs are a little bigger than the Oregon Trail'r.

Maybe a go-fund-me project.

I'm also not sold on the roof top tents (if that's a better option), but I've been thinking about renting one of the Tepui tents through Tepui to see if it's something that would be a good option.
Nice! I appreciate the suggestions!
 

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Jake,

I saw the video on YouTube last night. I liked the enthusiasm from both of you as you set off on this next phase of your adventure. I'm curious though, why not go with a roof top tent (or similar) and use the back of Jade for 100% storage? I would think that would be much more comfortable for two plus the dog.
 
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Jake,

I saw the video on YouTube last night. I liked the enthusiasm from both of you as you set off on this next phase of your adventure. I'm curious though, why not go with a roof top tent (or similar) and use the back of Jade for 100% storage? I would think that would be much more comfortable for two plus the dog.
I needed to get a better sleeping situation quick. I'm not ruling out a RTT, but I will be getting a trailer and see how things progress from there. Thank you!
 

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I was walking through an outdoor store a few weeks ago, and I came across this:

Glamping by cobblecrazy, on Flickr

Now I know this would be much harder when doing the side of the road, or stealth, camping, but in most of the dispersed camping spots I don't see why this could not be a quick - happy significant other - setup (I found a queen sized inflatable bed on sale for under $10).

I've slept in snow trenches, foxholes, reclined on my motorcycle, and a variety of other not so luxurious spots. Regardless of gender, most people can make due with just about anything, but it seems there is a change when you have to co-habitate. Life becomes so much more pleasant when you're greeted by a smile rather than the under eye bags after a sleepless night.