Truck bed camping design ideas?

8 years ago

Im building a setup to venture across america and camp out the back of my truck, I know its a bit strange to want to have it look nice, as its just a camping setup, but I want it to look homey and comfortable, anyone have some ideas for the curtain color/design and what color bed sheets? I was originally thinking a brownish plaid kinda thing to go with the drawers I made, but now Im not sure if maybe they should be a lighter color to make the space seem larger. I was also thinking of doing a wood border thing to hold the mattress (a twin of course) and a small side table/cabinet. Also not sure what to put for flooring. Any suggestions would be much appreciated, Thanks!

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auntthelma
8 years ago
My friend did that. He used a hammock in the back of his truck. Set up a solar collector to power his computer. Camped all the way across country.

Have you tried the truck bed with the mattress? Looks like it might be tight.

What do you mean by flooring? I'd avoid unnecessary heavy stuff. Gas mileage, you know!
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ilikefriday
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I am totally intrigued with boondocking and would love to try it some day. I came across this youtube video a while ago and I think an update was made to this design if you can find it. I like this design.
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Original Author
8 years ago
By flooring I just mean what to do besides bare plywood lol, paint, canvas, plastic, carpet, anything, weight is of absolutely no concern to me honestly as long as I'm not laying down hardwood flooring or anything lol, it'll be negligible compared to everything else I'll be carrying. I LOVE the idea of a solar charger, I'll have to look into that more. I have had the mattress in there and it does fit nicely length wise, itll be tight but it fits.

@ilikefriday that is a very nice setup, unfortunately my bed isn't as big but he's got some good ideas and nice work, thanks for the info
ilikefriday
8 years ago
Are you familiar with Bob Wells or Cheaprvliving.com? If you have not already, I encourage you to take a look at his youtube channel and website. He talks extensively about solar panels and where to get them, what to do about using the bathroom, bathing, etc. He also interviews several boondockers and tours their rigs. Also, he hosts a twice a year, I think, gathering for boondockers to meet. I think its call the RTR.
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soniaterry
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
You did a great job, did you finish it? I would like to see the result of your work. I dream about some RV for traveling, may be someday I will buy one. Now my budget doesn't afford me this. Recently my grandfather proposed me his old sprinter and I am thinking about to renovate it like you did. I am looking for ideas and I liked like your work. I don't need much to have but still there are big work to do. I want to do a place to sleep and to sit. I need a wardrobe for my stuffs, I think under and above the bed will be a place for shelves. Also I think to buy a small stove and fridge. And of course some little things like the lanterns, curtains, bedspread, pillows for decor. I hope I will be able to do all this work soon and to go camping.