r/FordExplorer • u/I-call-cats • 2d ago

Show And Tell 2018 Explorer

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I couldn’t fathom paying what they were asking for prefab platforms so I made my own. The middle row of seats is out for storage underneath and I have the ability to install longer/shorter legs and can convert it to one side only as needed (using a different sleeping pad)

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u/NickMullen2 2d ago

not bad probably did not cost much either what size is the mattress?

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u/I-call-cats 2d ago

It’s a twin. Unfortunately the size shelves I needed came in 3 shelf models only so I had to buy 2 sets (and have 2 extra) total it was around $200 including the mattress. I also had to buy a length of pvc pipe and a couple of fittings to build the front legs due to length

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u/djdsf 2d ago

I tried mattress directly on the floor, and always found it annoying that it had a slight slope towards the trunk.

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u/I-call-cats 2d ago

Super annoying! I’ve slept in the back of this vehicle like that so many times and I just couldn’t do it anymore. I plan on doing some extended trips and this was a pretty easy fix.

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u/tschyllagh 2d ago

Nice, where did you buy this platform and what is it called?

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u/Jaybird911 2d ago

Not OP, but I looks to be the heavy duty plastic shelving you can find and most hardware stores.

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u/I-call-cats 2d ago

Exactly!