Camping from a TJ?

[skwake]

What sort of setups do you have? Camper trailer, tent, swag? How do you pack it all in, swing out some ideas for me. Looking for another project. I was thinking of rigging up a fold out platform out the rear door that will let me lay out a swag in the back. Mostly looking for a simple and quick design that doesnt take up too much room so I can fit the rest of the camp gear in and get a decent sleep. Post up some pics of you and your TJ Camping!

[Mudnguts]

Check this one out Skwake. Bloody good idea but won't fit me and the misses. http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=113477

[skwake]

Yeah that was sort of what I was thinking! Pretty sweet

[skwake]

Something like this for summer maybe?? :) http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/09/4e9uvevu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/09/vapu9avu.jpg

[Mudnguts]

Don't forget to mount a plastic palm tree to each rear flair for the full affect lol

[skwake]

And a few pink flamingos haha

[TheDougbus]

That hammock setup looks awesome! So does the fold out bed one that Mudnguts linked.

I've camped out of my Jeep on a few trips (longest was 4 weeks) and being just me and my mrs it was pretty good. I got a 3 man tent and a couple of fold out stretcher beds to go inside. Those beds are a major improvement to sleeping on the ground and they're not too expensive and don't take up too much space either because they fold nice and flat.

Chuck in your fishing gear, frypan, water can, esky / fridge, radio, a couple of camping chairs and one of those $20 propane gas cookers with the aerosol cans and away you go!

It all fitted inside the Jeep easily and we had a blast. Hope that helps.

[Mudnguts]

If you use the idea in the link you could make another headliner to extend out like the old torana hatch hutch.

[Richo]

Same as I used in the FSJ.
A tarp, strapped to front and rear with a few occy straps, two poles to hold it up. a spare smaller tarp to act as a side wall if the wind or rain/snow is coming in sideways. Swag, esky, stubby holder (two in case one has a blow out) chair, and JetBoil stove. Freeze dried food, or snacks and the nearest high country pub. Waterproof matches or butane firelighter, firelighting cubes in case wood is wet, and the 023c Sthil.
Good for a week.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r287/pumpkinandsqueak/FSJ/DargorideApr10001.jpg (http://s147.photobucket.com/user/pumpkinandsqueak/media/FSJ/DargorideApr10001.jpg.html)

[skwake]

Nice. Ahh man its been too long! I need to get out of Melbourne, craving a campfire!

[Tonka Jeep]

Pack camping gear in TJ.
Drive to camping spot.
Unpack camping gear and set up tent.
Camp.

[nitrobrent]

This is the best set up we had,tarp was great in the summer,20 people could fit under it,to get out of the sun.
Have tried to minimise since,for camping on the go,but still seem to have as much stuff.
Have never owned a swag,but others we go away with have them.And we are always waiting on them to finish packing up.

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=63495&d=1376095602

[bonza]

heres mine. remove the back seat and you'll be amazed what you can squish in

how do you guys attach photos? the instructions are rubbish, or my skills are. for years I've only been able to submits thumbnails

[Tonka Jeep]

heres mine. remove the back seat and you'll be amazed what you can squish in

how do you guys attach photos? the instructions are rubbish, or my skills are. for years I've only been able to submits thumbnails

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=63497&d=1376115373

[nitrobrent]

Upload it in the post, just like you would so there's a pic link, then preview post.
Copy the image URL (the little one down the bottom), click where you want tge picture, then using the insert picture button, away you go, paste the URL, and happy days

[bonza]

Upload it in the post, just like you would so there's a pic link, then preview post.
Copy the image URL (the little one down the bottom), click where you want tge picture, then using the insert picture button, away you go, paste the URL, and happy days

thankyou so much. carves just pm me also with instructions for dummies like me :)

[BradleyFutter]

I used to have a drawer system in the back, I put it in thinking Id be able to pack more in because Id have a more usable space... but have taken them out now...

With the rear seat out its surprising how much you can fit in the back, even when camping with my wife :)

I get in my:
50ltr waeco and removeable second battery
blackwolf turbo plus 240 tent (which isnt a small tent)
queen size 4wd mattress
2x camp chairs
2x large tubs for all the camping/cooking/4wding gear
fold away table
4kg gas bottle (for cooking and gas lantern)

If I'm camping with a bunch of mates and need 4 seats then I borrow my old mans trailer!!

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[SharpWraX]

Something like this for summer maybe?? :) http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/09/4e9uvevu.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/09/vapu9avu.jpg
You've got me thinking. Love to see this set-up swinging off a Sharpwrax Bikini. Coming soon.

[killa]

Something like this for summer maybe?? :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/09/4e9uvevu.jpg


That with one of those Jungle Hammocks might be ok for the odd rain shower or two as well :cool:

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=63509&stc=1&d=1376173602
Search eBay for jungle hammock

[Tassie Jeeper]

iv got 4 big 60L tubs from office-works 2 have the majority of my recovery gear and the other 2 all my camping utenciles. then i have my tool box, my queen size self inflating matress, icebox for beer, esky for food, a tarp and some square foam mats (to put the tent on), an OZtent with 2nd room, $20 kmart cooker, and a few other bits and bobs it amazes me what i can fit in there!!

1 thing id like to point out with the sleeping in the tub idea u can get a specially design awning to go on the back of suv's/canopy's and that would keep out allot of weather (no need for roof rack its suction cups to rear window)

[Tassie Jeeper]

THIS
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/Martin_U/IMG_7778.jpg
+ THIS
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/_phpBB/download/file.php?id=72392&t=1

OR THIS
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tail-Tent-For-Panel-Vans-and-Sandman-Vans-HQ-HJ-HX-HZ-and-WB-/221262299139
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTk3WDE1MDA=/$(KGrHqUOKpwE6Vrq+(RJBOswQqgs0w~~60_12.JPG

[Mudnguts]

THIS
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b192/Martin_U/IMG_7778.jpg
+ THIS
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/_phpBB/download/file.php?id=72392&t=1

OR THIS
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tail-Tent-For-Panel-Vans-and-Sandman-Vans-HQ-HJ-HX-HZ-and-WB-/221262299139
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTk3WDE1MDA=/$(KGrHqUOKpwE6Vrq+(RJBOswQqgs0w~~60_12.JPG

The van idea is what I meant by hatch hutch

[mylilTJ]

i just used to pack tent blow up mattress and clothes on one side, esky/fridge on other side with nothing on top to access drinks on the way, put CLEAN recovery kit in a clean Bag and throw on top of clothes and then drive...

[Tassie Jeeper]

The van idea is what I meant by hatch hutch

yer i know i just posted a pic for tho's whom didn't ;)

[Rosie]

Although I wish the TJ was bigger it amazes me what i can jam in there. I have a 40L Engel on a slide on the passenger side, next to that a Space Case with all my tools, spares and recovery gear. Then above them is a Bestop Cargo Rack so i can still get to the Fridge with everything on top. Only thing i wish i had sorted out is a second battery.

I do have a lot of wasted space with the setup but it's really quick and easy to pack at the last minute/.

I've got an OzTrail Camper as well but being single again that never gets used.