FJ Cruiser Build Pt 10 - DIY Collapsible Bed In The Back Of The FJ!

[@gibbethoskins8621]

I have a similar set up in my rig and have free camped in it hundreds of times in some of the most beautiful places around Australia. The money saved in accom and the places stayed is priceless considering the small amount of time, money and effort required. And 100% better than a tent, I've slept comfortable in intense wind and rain storms comfy as a bug in a rug.

[@saleen12]

Damn, you should definitely do more trucks/4x4 vehicles. I never really wanted an fj until I watched every episode of this build. By far the coolest fj I've ever seen and you did it for so cheap!

[@Incipitone]

It's cheap when you are sponsored... lol.

[@nicholasconticello4583]

Now its a stabbin wagon

[@Seabuns]

For anyone looking to do this build; the plywood is 3/4" not 3/8" as listed in the plans. I made it too far before realizing it... nice job on the video B is for Build!

[@therockbiter8140]

Need a receiver hitch porch, so you can take a leak without getting mud and dirt all in your bed. Also doubles as a cooking/sitting/drinking area.

[@BisforBuild]

ohh good idea

[@muddyguns]

I bought an extra Coleman folding table and put it down in the rear when camping. Eliminated the bump and cost $50. Cheers!

[@crzy11000]

You should put a power outlet in the back that is hooked to you aux battery only, for when you are camping.

[@rg.7022]

crzy11000 especially if he's putting an air mattress, having a compressor plugged in the rear would be so usefull

[@delukxy]

Also need it for the cold box for the SEMA trip. Put a double socket in, maybe both sides.

[@LucasOffutt]

FJ already has one back there :)

[@Incipitone]

@@LucasOffutt Some do... unfortunately, the dude who bought mine originally opted out of that option, I also didn't get the triple gauges on the dash. Did get the locking Diff and A-trac though.

[@mthewolf1095]

For many years in the Army I slept in my FJ. The front seat is AWESOME so long as you're on a incline.

[@ShaneOMalle]

My new favorite channel and the fact its local is just that much better.

[@samswears4935]

I love your build here. I did the same one about a year ago myself. The guy who you mentioned that designed this is great. Awesome easy design. I used my FJ for a work truck for a year until I could afford a used pickup. I left the platform in. My shovels etc. would slide in handle first under the left platform. I would put other tools and totes on top. Works great. But now I use it for traveling and camping. I am to old to be climbing over the seat every time I have to pee. Love your idea for the "door" knob. I am going to use that idea too. Would love to share something clever myself. Will post it if I do come up with something. Thanks again for your idea.

[@Crastics07]

Few things here, need padding, it will be a long night for you guys without sleep. Also, you should add some entertainment in there with a WiFi hotspot, maybe add a tv from the top. Add some speakers for surround if you care. A few touches that are optional but would make for an awesome time, you can even add wireless speakers to bring outside the car and watch tv from the outside to make for the best outback entertainment and camping ever. Makes me want to have one now.

[@robertmorena9549]

One of my top favorite builds thus far for sure, clean and functional.

[@Taoukiif]

You should add a snorkel , it looks cool on FJs

[@cameroncowles407]

adding for looks :|

[@znovosad555]

I'd add one for functionality. Way too expensive just for looks

[@Vax42]

As someone who owns a 2016 Fj Love seeing these Fj vidoes

[@teatonaz]

Calling,.. bogus,... last year these were made was 2014. I HAVE a 2014.

[@WhetstoneCreek]

B is for Blue door jams.... still

[@duncanarends604]

and around the rear window :-)

[@virusss4296]

It bugs me so bad!

[@trajtemberg]

We need a sticker out of that lol

[@whodatcanuck3519]

lol

[@Kjohn060]

idk if this is already a feature. but, I think you should apply some kind of lock to that latch that opens the rear from the inside. because if you have luggage, and something falls on that latch while driving, everything you got back there is falling out. and that's also dangerous for anyone driving behind you. (if locking the door don't stop it from opening, which, to me, it doesn't seem that locking the door will do anything to stop that latch.)

[@stephenoverstreet9898]

Great job with your FJ build. I didn’t care so much about FJ’s before this series. Now they look like a pretty good platform. I can imagine the aftermarket for these is pretty big too.

[@cristianfederico2411]

Nice having someone so suportive like chelsea by your side.

[@bradh4536]

This is actually one of the best builds yet. Really enjoyed this one

[@frankygamez5007]

Love the episode . Now you should do some outdoors camping vlogging episode !!!!

[@saucyp123]

Really cool to see the channel explore different avenues like this. Always something fresh! Also I love it when Chelsea helps out with the builds too! Awesome to see both of you collaborate. I also trust her a little bit more with making the small details look good haha

[@javi111488]

Dude... perfect... came up more usefull than what you intended. I liked that little lever you installed

[@serialtoon]

Not once have i ever considered an FJ Cruiser as a car i would want to own....now you have made me consider it.

[@_sirhenry]

This is one awesome car now! The Paint really stepped it up!

[@Not_Hans]

Coolest FJ i have ever seen.

[@johnwilcox1302]

A self inflating camping mattress would give you some support for sleeping, not take up much space when put away, keep the headroom above to a maximum, and not need a compressor to inflait. Only drawback is they have minimum support. I could camp on one but I'm not that picky. I can sleep anywhere. Thanks for sharing your build.

[@davidluster9510]

Great video. It looks like it came out great. I was all set to go with a roof top tent, but have since changed my mind since seeing this. Thanks for sharing!

[@wardind506]

Glad you're going with a deep cycle! Bed turned out really clean, impressive what some plywood can do

[@jamest5149]

Chris, add a rear window security or fly screen to the rear door of the FJ, you can then sleep with the window and and not get bugs in (or un-wanted hands :)!

[@dzonve]

Just made this setup in my FJ, thanks for the great video! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@PavanKumar-bx9pg]

Your Cruiser paint job is very nice and even and the sleeping arrangement made is very good

[@Svsgod]

This is one of my favorite projects so far

[@myklgardner1124]

That's awesome bro I might steal that idea with the lock issue because yes that would make it much easier to get in and out of while camping.

[@SamSto]

Loving the FJ series 👌

[@MrCbike]

I made a sleeping platform very similar to this in my Hilux Surf and it served me very well!

[@LukeTheJoker]

Really nice work, great planning by the guy who designed it and nicely built by you guys!

[@tootone]

Now that, is a sweet build! I wish i had one just like it!

[@errolhook3975]

I added a LED lamp under hood. Easy and when you need it it’s really a big help.

[@ceasetruth]

The best part of this is that you found out your rear window opens. Lol. Looks like a fun 1 or 2 day vehicle vacation.

[@abedalsalam1992]

Perfect timing for the video 👌

[@EmJayKae]

THANK YOU CHRIS!

[@FORENSICUNIT]

MatthewFRS your welcome

[@elizabetgarcia716]

MatthewFRS a o fuelrkifiroprifioeeueeirir ie

[@BioStuff415]

The FJ Cruiser store sells a screen that fits in the back window - a must.

[@tommygilbride6995]

Some company also makes a screen you can install on your rear window so bugs and shit can't get in. Worth every penny.

[@MrScottc85]

So badass!!!!! I love this build.

[@joshuapaulwhite]

You need a Kreg pocket hole jig. You can get them at Home Depot, are pretty cheap and are perfect for when you are making things like this.

[@TheRealFamespear]

You don't really need the two forward pieces. I just made the back platform to be flush with the rise of the folded down seats.

[@startergarage8522]

Man I love getting notifications for these videos. Great job with the FJ! Can't wait to see what you do with the Aston!

[@Henderzonz]

Safe spot to put the latch on the back door is in that access hole in the access hole directly front of the mechanism… put your finger in the hole and open the door :)

[@SaiyaDad9000]

Anyone else notice he put the tire back on before he closed the window? Lmao

[@joaquinsandoval871]

They Window/door closes with the tire on! Stupid lmao.

[@Iconic_Scarab]

You may want to cut out a bug net or screen to fit the rear window so when you are camping you can get some airflow with out getting any bug flow.

[@scottrussell9527]

Awesome love your creativeness

[@TSOP2020]

Im doing this on my FJ soon! going to get a roof rack first then this awesome idea!

[@benoit1335]

another nice victory built

[@emokid3167]

Awww yiss. Get done puttin in work on my car to this!

[@Thille18]

I would suggest you build some kind of awning for the rear door . When it rains or snows water will come dripping in when you open the door!

[@raywilson96]

If you put a deep cycle battery in make sure you put a one way diode on it so you don’t put high amp draws on it.

[@landyr71]

Great job Sir

[@AndrewDoesLife]

People hate on Harbor Freight, but they really are a great store.

[@enriqueconde7528]

Great job, man! I love following your build.

[@faizalbaker343]

Great Job

[@alberto1690]

Thanks Chris

[@moonlightfilms5279]

Straight from the Big Rock Candy Mountain!

[@johnbasco6960]

That’s so awesome man good job!!!

[@DannysGarage]

It's like a modern interpretation of a shaggin 70's van ;)

[@kevsgonefishing]

In case you didn't know....... the rear seat bottoms also unlatch and come out to give you a lil more length in there.

[@siry0ggdstinguishdgent.680]

you doin a magnificent job Cheif

[@901backyardsmoke4]

Noice ! Also stoked you got your spare tire re mounted on there.. looks great bro

[@mathewharrison]

Great video

[@ReseTTim]

What about a drawer on the left part underneath the shelf.. You can put a small cooking platform on that.. for baking eggs or cook some food..

[@zach_ofalltrades2414]

great video, I plan on doing this to my FJ

[@Arkile]

I highly suggest 2 of Coleman Kids EasyStay Single High Airbeds.. fit perfectly

[@LondonSpeedDiaries]

oooh,i love the fj build videos. correction, i love all the videos 👍👍

[@alecbryantalledo]

Bisforbed

[@larryspiller15]

I'd probably buy a small trailer or something because 2 people would be kinda cramped back there. Pretty cool though, as b is for build does, you make do with what you've got

[@TheOhboy300]

NO WAY!!! I"m going to sema as well!!! :D Hope to get to see you :)

[@JR-xi7mz]

Damn loving the build.

[@callumthomson8816]

I have this kinda setup in my surf that I just winged and screwed some bits of ply together. Works mint then ya just pu an air bed on top and your golden

[@supdus]

Should use a solenoid to pop the rear glass and use window screen to keep the bugs out

[@vetogiliving1211]

Can you please provide a direct link to schematics as I cannot find it in the forum? Very nice build 🤘

[@ThugByChoice]

This was awesome thank you.

[@bearalliance392]

Chris, you should host a snowboarding meet up this year.

[@davidryde6296]

Thought about doing this to my Xterra, but rooftop tents make more room for overlanding gear.

[@powcar91]

You'll love sema, I spent a whole week back in 2013. Best advice is get comfortable shoes. You'll walk a lot.

[@SilentDrifterGT]

I don't know if it's the angle of the FJ at the end of the video, but it looks like it could use some spacers in the front.

[@McNasty43]

I'm digging Chelsea's boots

[@zombie-yellow]

"Pièce de résistance" is French, not Italian lol :p

[@cavediverjc]

Zombie-Yellow I laughed when he said that too

[@Risinex]

Piss de resistor?

[@BisforBuild]

;p

[@jhmsmarttv795]

I hope he was just ironic. ;-)

[@MrBioMega]

B is for Build hey I'm wondering do they stay put when u go offroad? Any ways of fastening the platform down temporarily for hitting trails?

[@rekojy]

Love the music👌👌👌

[@rngrscott]

I'm in a gx470 08 and hate the door latch situation from the inside. Will you be adding a table on the back door? And how useful will drawers be on that platform/ bed? Great videos. Thanks.

[@monroy2429]

I did not wait 3 days for a 13min video. C'mon BisForBuid u slacking man

[@RZxPROductionzZz]

This is funny to me because I have slept in my fj many times, only using like 15 pillows and 2 sleeping bags to make a comfier bed that is more level. I am only 5'4 and was usually drunk so it did the job

[@teatonaz]

AOMechMarine AOMechMarine < - - air mattress would still be tilted upward in the front and have a BIG step down where the offset is. BUT,.. you could put double (or triple) the foam in the rear/lower section and only a single layer toward the front and THAT would help a lot. That plus parking on a slight incline with the nose a little lower might help a bit too, since the back seats slant upward, going toward the front. Really can't believe they didn't make the rear of this thing one single level and flat. That just didn't want to bother,.. probably cause the area isn't that big and they didn't think people would be sleeping inside. ( or more likely they just went the easy route.). Same for the no door handle/unlock from the inside. Frustrating.

[@Myles_gs]

I will be at AAPEX/SEMA show! hope to see you there!

[@Bradzn200]

Whats the rough estimate for the total cost of this build?

[@Sanchezx22]

Really cool

[@tunafishjoe]

Looks amazing!! Looks like the perfect camping wagon! My Crosstrek is proving too small for camping roadtrips. Should have bought an FJ instead.

[@jourdainkeel1818]

Inspiration for a new DD

[@matthewjohnston504]

How was camping in the back of the FJ? Where did you put your cooler and other supplies while sleeping in the back?

[@johnwalters312]

Swear with the rear tyre you can’t open the window

[@edobosho]

John Walters hahahaa I noticed he mounted the tire before closing the window

[@lukestoyz]

Just add a wheel spacer for the spare tire

[@johnnyutah1053]

Mine still open with 35" tire on it

[@MidnightMustang]

There's a lil' curve following it, you'll be able to :3

[@braydenhenzell1304]

Yeah, I just rewatched it and that snap transition got me sitting up

[@elihernandez6849]

You better get zero/ limo tint on your windows for the extra perks you mentioned

[@SonneCreations]

Did they lengthen the FJ post 2007? I have a grand total of 63” in length from the flipped forward cushions to the door in my 2007. That’s 5’3”, making it 8” too short for me. I have to push the front passenger seat as far forward as it will go in order for a sleeping platform to be long enough for me at 5’11”. I am building a 30” wide platform, 72” long and utilizing the seat cushions and Right wheel well as supports, with a hinged drop down side support on the other side, still giving me about 30” of headroom. I would have loved to have built something like this instead, but unless I want to sleep curled up all night, it’s not happening.

[@vwssit]

wouldnt it be simpler if you you make one lifted piece for the trunk area that will just level with the back of the seat back when folded? and does it really matter if you are going to use a air mattress in the back anyways?