anyone every live in a jeep tj?

[jeremy33]

hey everyone i currently have a 2006 jeep tj that im still paying for i bought it last last. I was just wondering if anyone has lived or tryed to live in one of these things. i sat and pondered the size of the truck and i cant seem to come up with an idea how to make it comfortable. id like to stay in it for 4 or 5 mths so i can save for a really decent van instead of rushing out and buying a cheap van that needs alot of work. any help or ideas would be very helpfull thx<br>

 

[BluffRat]

Well i'm sure it <i>can</i> be done. I mean look at this <a target="_blank" href="http://www.faliaphotography.com/2009/03/landon-vw-vandweller.html">guy</a> &lt;---- o,O&nbsp; I'v never heard of anyone living in a TJ though<br><br>Have you taken all the non essential seats (all non driver seats) out and gotten a good measurement from glove compartment to the back door? Are you taller than that? Do you take up less length when your asleep? (i curl a little in my sleep, shaves a few inches off my laying down height and makes my bed just right for sleeping on my side, bearable on my back but my toes are a tad crowded) That's how i sleep in my car. I mean as long as you can find a place to sleep it's livable, everything else is negotiable. You could always see if you can make a platform that runs a bit diagonal for a few extra inches.<br><br>Though your from canada right? And i believe (don't quote me on this or anything, i'm no jeep expert) the TJ 's a soft top, no? And you said your look to be in it for a few months. Think canadian winters in a tent. (mind you i can't even think south texas winters without a heating blanket XD cold wuss i am) I don't know much about winters where it's even cold enough to snow once let alone get below freezing..ever, but i suspect a really good sub zero mummy bag(don't forget the liner) is likely in order.. plus some nice wool blankets. I also remember reading somewhere about using space blankets.<br><br>I read your intro, have you considered something other than a van? If you don't mind living a little smaller a more all-terrain vehicle might suit your needs better? Maybe a supped up SUV? Or something like a Cherokee? Or a Suburban or a Blazer? I'v driven past all of those and thought they would make nice homes (more space then my kia anyways!) <br>

 

[Bear]

two ideas, not very stealthy <IMG border=0 align=absMiddle src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/rolleyes.gif"><BR><A href="http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/sleeping-comfortably-tj-possible-122581/" target=_blank target=_blank>http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/sleeping-comfortably-tj-possible-122581/</A><BR><BR><A href="http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/sleeping-comfortably-tj-possible-122581-post843538/#post843538" target=_blank itxtHarvested="0" itxtNodeId="28" target=_blank><IMG border=0 alt="" src="http://www.oman4x4.com/albums/cad/hammock2.jpg" itxtNodeId="38" itxtBad="1" originalHeight="493" originalWidth="696"></A><BR>

 

[jeremy33]

thx bluffrat for your response. yes the tj is a soft top for the summer but i have the hard top on now cause its starting to get colder out . thats not to say the hard top makes it much warmer inside the jeep its mostly 3 big windows and a 1/4 inch of fiberglass. i have taken out the rear seats and i think with the front passanger seat folded up there might be enough room to lay down in. i'll have to construct some kind of smaill box trailer to keep my stuff in. but yes the interior of a jeep tj is really small i think landons vw bug would have double the space as my jeep. maybe i'll just couch surf for a bit till i can afford the van id like.<br>

 

[jeremy33]

oh and bear thats a great idea ill have to build one of those even if its for the ocasional nap by the lake in the summer.<br>

 

[stude53]

<P><FONT size=3 face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Open this, and scroll down to 8/7/2009<BR><BR></FONT><A href="http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/cj5-camper-547707/index5.html" target=_blank target=_blank><FONT size=3 face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f8/cj5-camper-547707/index5.html</FONT></A></P><BR><BR>But if it was me, I'd find a lightweight trailer (maybe a pop-up) to tow with your Jeep.<BR>

 

[Dirty_Jeeper]

My girlfriend has managed to sleep in her TJ in the past. Being only 5'4" helps. Here is my suggestion....go on craigslist and find a a truck bed trailer for sale with a&nbsp;similar&nbsp;width as the TJ for easy towing. A Ford Ranger would be ideal as it's the same bolt pattern as the TJ should either one need a spare. If it's not outfitted with a camper shell already you can usually find one on there in short order. This gives you a detachable lightweight home that won't tie up your daily driver on a permanent basis. It also would more than double your&nbsp;livable&nbsp;space, for just a few hundred dollars.

 

[Journeyman]

An enclosed trailer would also work to live in very well, and can be converted into whatever you like.<div><br></div><div>Dennis</div>

 

[blars]

The forum host akrvbob lives in a small converted cargo trailer, you might be able to tow one of those. IIRC details are on the site, or you could just see it at the RTR.<br>

 

[Wild_E]

Hey from Canada,<div>I would get a trailer or a cheap van and sleep in either of them. A trailer would be better, you have the horsepower to do so, and the configuration is endless. A lot of race trailers are up for sale right now, and I know of someone here who has a enclosed, insulated metal sided, 8 ft long? for sale. I think he wants about $1000 but there might be others out there cheaper. There are a lot of trailers for sale right now.</div>

 

[Saguache]

Take a look at something like this Autohome. I've got one and I love it, as it turns just about any vehicle into a very comfortable home. I know, expensive right? Compare that $3000 to the cost of a good, long distance capable work van. You may be able to pick up a cheap used work van for about the same, but you're going to spend a pile making sure it can go the distance and you'll still only have a vehicle (no bed).

 

[drakelouis29]

i think all you need is an truck enclosed trailer and a camper shell. because it can help you live very well and also it can be converted and kept within small amount of space. its really very useful and costs up to 200-300$. <br>

 

[Gravediggerjason]

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