How to camp when sleeping in the Bronco…

[KT_bronco]

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[crzyhawk]

I sleep above my gear in a two door thanks to @Meraki Hammocks
https://merakihammocks.com/

I just put one on order myself this weekend. When I drive out to visit my mom in Illinois, I've taken to leaving after work, and driving til 1 or 2 in the morning, then sleeping in a rest-stop. Sleeping in the 2 door is doable, but not in the slightest comfortable. I'm hoping the hammock will resolve that problem.

 

[HalfmuleFarmer]

I just put one on order myself this weekend. When I drive out to visit my mom in Illinois, I've taken to leaving after work, and driving til 1 or 2 in the morning, then sleeping in a rest-stop. Sleeping in the 2 door is doable, but not in the slightest comfortable. I'm hoping the hammock will resolve that problem.

Be interested to hear your report. I don’t plan on sleeping in the vehicle often, but would be good to have this for an every once in a while option, if you tell me it’s worth it! I’m 6’1” for the record!

 

[KT_bronco]

I just put one on order myself this weekend. When I drive out to visit my mom in Illinois, I've taken to leaving after work, and driving til 1 or 2 in the morning, then sleeping in a rest-stop. Sleeping in the 2 door is doable, but not in the slightest comfortable. I'm hoping the hammock will resolve that problem.

its comfy but getting in and out is the main annoyance. Late night peeing is not advised. Also helps to be short.

 

[615_Bronco]

Be interested to hear your report. I don’t plan on sleeping in the vehicle often, but would be good to have this for an every once in a while option, if you tell me it’s worth it! I’m 6’1” for the record!

I’m 6’2 and don’t mind my feet hanging out one bit.
I travel for work and do the same thing on long hauls. Beats trying to sleep in the seat.

@KT_bronco those 2 am bathroom runs kinda suck. Especially in the winter and after a few too many beers but I sleep better than in a tent.

 

[KT_bronco]

I’m 6’2 and don’t mind my feet hanging out one bit.
I travel for work and do the same thing on long hauls. Beats trying to sleep in the seat.

@KT_bronco those 2 am bathroom runs kinda suck. Especially in the winter and after a few too many beers but I sleep better than in a tent.

I've gotten plenty of good nights rest in that hammock. Not having to setup a tent and breaking it down in the morning has been an absolute joy for me.

 

[crzyhawk]

its comfy but getting in and out is the main annoyance. Late night peeing is not advised. Also helps to be short.

I think getting in and out would be a lot easier with a latch on the swing gate. I've seen some people who've made that hack with some 550 cord, but I haven't taken that route yet.

 

[KT_bronco]

I think getting in and out would be a lot easier with a latch on the swing gate. I've seen some people who've made that hack with some 550 cord, but I haven't taken that route yet.

Couple of more nuanced notes, the main issue of getting in and out is doing it with a sleeping bag, other wise it's pretty easy. Also in cold climates hanging seems to bring in more cold air on my back so trying to situate my electric blanket in the bottom of the hammock with the sleeping bag together has caused me a lot of frustration. End of nuanced bronco sleeping hammock notes for the 2 door, since 4 door seems to have a different setup you can go with.

 

[jcpyromechanic]

I've been using the deep sleep setup for about 3 years. Bought it for a trip to New Hampshire from Texas traveling with my golden retriever. Paid for itself in saved hotel/motel bills on the first trip. Easy to setup in Buc-ees or Walmart parking lot, etc. while traveling.
I've got the soft top with limited storage options there. So I borrow my brother's 6x12' v-nose cargo trailer to store my luggage and BBQ pit, etc. on longer trips. I bring a hitch lock so I can detach and run around without it when desired. Perfect size trailer for the Bronco and have the trailer anti-sway setup properly so it automatically kicks in during cross winds while in adaptive cruise control.
I've traveled to Colorado without the trailer for a 3 day trip and stored cooler and duffle bags in the front seats while sleeping, but that gets pretty tight. Have to move more stuff around to reconfigure before driving again and what not.
I made rear window ventilation panels myself from the gutter leaf covers available at Home Depot spray painted black mentioned in another post here. Having HVAC when needed or just using the fan from Deep Sleep with their knock off claymore light/battery works well for me.

 

[deepsleep Overland]

I keep most my camp stuff in bins that can slide under the vehicle or that can stay out in rain. My bag with clothes and personal items goes on the front seat.

-Claire T

 

[Big Norwegian]

All of you that camp in tents or the back of the Bronco you have my respect. Just finished a week in nw ontario fishing, Bronco stays home this is how we roll. I am fairly certain with a roof top tent and a couple beers I would be in the dirt at the bottom of the ladder come morning ! The main thing is get out and enjoy life however you choose to do it.

 

[Rydfree]

@KT_bronco those 2 am bathroom runs kinda suck. Especially in the winter and after a few too many beers but I sleep better than in a tent.

Why get out of the hammock ?
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[Desmolicious]

Why get out of the hammock ?
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All you need is the hose part. Who wants to save their pee?

 

[Trooper19]

Wheeling overnight at the Whipsaw trail, my daughter and my 170lb dog and I in the back of the Badsquach a very clumsy night . Definitely will do a tent this year.

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