Sorry another question - what is the best version to buy

[Katt]

Sorry off to see some on Saturday - what is the best version to buy.

 

Another question but you guys are so helpful 

[Rojie]

2 hours ago, Katt said:

Sorry off to see some on Saturday - what is the best version to buy.

 

Another question but you guys are so helpful 

 

Hello Katt,

 

Please tell us of your intended use(s); that info should help us help you.

[Katt]

Going to be a long weekend van probably localish camping.  A couple of weeks in Scotland at campsite.

 

Two girlies who are not a couple intend to use it and we will not be wild camping.  All camping will be done at a site.  

 

We love walking, so no children or pets.

 

So we need an option of two beds.  We are both quite small in height but not sure about climbing up the top.

 

Any help would be great 

[Rojie]

8 hours ago, Katt said:

Going to be a long weekend van probably localish camping.  A couple of weeks in Scotland at campsite.

 

Two girlies who are not a couple intend to use it and we will not be wild camping.  All camping will be done at a site.  

 

We love walking, so no children or pets.

 

So we need an option of two beds.  We are both quite small in height but not sure about climbing up the top.

 

Any help would be great 

 

Pop Tops are relatively expensive !

 

Campsites only, so no toilet needed, which simplifies things

Probably get by with a good cooler, rather than a fridge.

 

If you are both 'shorties' you could consider sleeping in two 'hammocks'. One across the front seats and one across the middle seats.

You may not even need a conversion. Consider just stowing (safely) your camping gear in the rear with the rear seats folded upwards against the sides of the vehicle.

Such a configuration yields lots of space.

 

Good Luck

[Katt]

I think we might have to get a toilet tent for the middle of the night.  Oh will look at hammocks.  Was thinking about an awning where we could have a spare room too.

 

That is a cracking idea about hammocks.   Also good idea about that - we could perhaps take one row out to make a kitchen??? at the rear.

 

Any more suggestions are very welcome.    

[Katt]

I think we will definite get convert otherwise might as well stick with my car.

 

The deciding factor will be if we can somehow squeeze two single beds that can be made up and not the seats being laid flat.  Hopefully from the visit on Saturday we can see what they can do. 

[Rojie]

18 hours ago, Katt said:

I think we might have to get a toilet tent for the middle of the night.  Oh will look at hammocks.  Was thinking about an awning where we could have a spare room too.

 

That is a cracking idea about hammocks.   Also good idea about that - we could perhaps take one row out to make a kitchen??? at the rear.

 

Any more suggestions are very welcome.    

 

If you go with a rear conversion (you will lose the rearmost seats) AND if you have separate middle seats you would be able to go down the hammock route or single beds (based on flat seats).

 

Most rear conversions have the head end at the rear with your toes being the front seats.

We sleep with our heads behind the front seats

In some vans the front seats will lie flat giving you another bed options.

 

Some users use hospital type wedge shaped cushions to 'level' the seating area for sleeping.

 

I have not seen single rock and roll beds, but they may exist.

Rock and roll beds tend to be rather slim, although there are wider versions available.

 

Hammock wise, I use an American extra wide (1.5m) heavy duty hammock for our dog while travelling.

It is slung between the front and middle seats.

We don't use it for sleeping, but could as my wife is a shortie.

Similarly, I have seen 'adaptations' that hang from the headrests and/or ingress and egress handles.

The hammock approach does not use the attachment points to carry your weight, that is caarried by the seats and mini mattresses.

 

Your requirements are a little unusual, as were mine, so think carefully before making your choice.

 

Good Luck

[Katt]

36 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

If you go with a rear conversion (you will lose the rearmost seats) AND if you have separate middle seats you would be able to go down the hammock route or single beds (based on flat seats).

 

Most rear conversions have the head end at the rear with your toes being the front seats.

We sleep with our heads behind the front seats

In some vans the front seats will lie flat giving you another bed options.

 

Some users use hospital type wedge shaped cushions to 'level' the seating area for sleeping.

 

I have not seen single rock and roll beds, but they may exist.

Rock and roll beds tend to be rather slim, although there are wider versions available.

 

Hammock wise, I use an American extra wide (1.5m) heavy duty hammock for our dog while travelling.

It is slung between the front and middle seats.

We don't use it for sleeping, but could as my wife is a shortie.

Similarly, I have seen 'adaptations' that hang from the headrests and/or ingress and egress handles.

The hammock approach does not use the attachment points to carry your weight, that is caarried by the seats and mini mattresses.

 

Your requirements are a little unusual, as were mine, so think carefully before making your choice.

 

Good Luck

Wow that is so helpful and much appreciated.  Never thought about a dog hammock lol will investigate.

 

Thankfully we are going to look at some on Saturday and see what we can do.  Endless possibilities lol and you are right you have to get it right.  No point having something that doesn't fit your need.   Thanks again for your advice and help - it is so useful.

 

I shall be looking at dog hammocks   I just want a bit of comfort so I can sleep Rock n roll beds do look quite slim

 

Thanks again and this is quite fun in the research side.

 

K