Sleeping Best in H3?

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by Scouts Out

Of all the vehicles I have ever had, the H3 is by far the least compatable to sleep in. the rear seat does not fold flat, the back seat has the cup holders in the center seat making it very hard... front seats seem to be the best option but you never get real comfy there. I eventually used my duffle bags to build up part of the cargo area so I could stretch out

BUT

you didn't buy the H-3 to sleep in, DID YOU?

RYD

[usetosellhummer]

dog should go where you go. inside the hotel

[garnerbiker]

I made a platform with the rear seats out like DesertDan. It works fine for long trips, and I can bring more gear. I put 2 Thermarest sleeping pads on top of it and find it very nice.

[ROADNOTCA]

The first trip that I slept in the H3, I removed the rear seat as well. I cut some plywood, blocked-up some wood in the foot well. Next time I took out the rear seat cushions, planning to fill the foot well with plastic peanuts in a bag, topped with thick cardboard. But looking at the passenger front seat, I measured and its longer. Its also easier to take the seat out; four bolts and disco the sensor connectors. I filled the irregular floor with flattened small cardboard boxes, topped with an air mattress. I could have left the left rear cushion in if I had a passenger, but everybody had their own wheels, so I had more storage space. Might be cramped for the large folks. I'm 5' 11" and 140 lbs. and it was OK; of course I can't move around much in a sleeping bag. Having both front and rear right side doors for access was a bonus. I left the rear seat back in place and it worked well as a divider between indoor/outdoor stuff(stove, fuel, water etc.) in the back and personal stuff forward.

[Scouts Out]

I have never bought a vehicle to sleep in,but I have found that when Uncle Sam tells me to drive 600 miles in the next two day and the adds the infamous, travel at own cost, lots of times you just want to get there and settle of short power naps. Of course there was the camping trip where we drank all evening and as everyone was settling into their tents the thunderstorms rolled in and I spent the night trying to figure out how to get comfortable.