Sleeping in an SUV: How to Make the Floor FLAT & LEVEL for a Mattress; How to Sleep in a Honda CR-V

[@MandyMooMovies]

My brain exploded when you showed how the back floor works. Thank you sooooo much!!!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@angie101972]

And it works for my 2016 Nissan Rogue

[@shareenw3]

I just want to thank you for showing me that trick of pulling out that back piece to make the floor flat! Been looking everywhere for this information and you were the person who finally showed me!!! Thanks!!!!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@alfredpalla721]

@@RichsAmazingSUVChannel Do you know if this trick would also work on 2022/23 models?

[@carmenhivon9498]

To avoid feeling the end of the 3 extra layers, put the under carpet padding the other way around. Small piece first, medium piece on top, larger piece then the longer piece on top.

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Yes you're absolutely correct! That's the way I should do it. I recently showed the video to someone, and that's the first thing he said as well. I don't know why I didn't think of that. At any rate, thanks for watching and for your great comment!!

[@angie101972]

So glad I came across this video. I have a 2016 Nissan Rogue. Why did I just go to trunk and realized mine adjusts in height the same way and now the trunk is level. Smh. Never knew that as long as I had it. I made a platform for nothing 😂😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@queenofthejunglegel]

Wow. Best tip ever. I never knew that. Thanks

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@bobpan5420]

This is exactly what I am looking for! Thanks Rich. Keep up the great work!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@catemarkey]

Wow! Thanks. You just saved me a ton of money and time! That you so much❤

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

You're welcome!! Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@paulkidawesome6299]

I would bring a couple planks to park the back wheels on to level it

[@leandrekailani8875]

I admit I am confused on this video. I actually went to 2016 Honda CR-V SE and found out there is not completely flat. Instead there is lower back seat put front and back seat on flat. It is not completely flag which I am still struggle. I even ask sale person at dealership if it's normal or not. This person struggle and say it's normal. Should I remove head on back seat or what?

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

The video applies to 2017 and newer CR-Vs. If you have a 2016, it may not work, but I am not sure about it. At any rate, thanks for watching.

[@jesseywatters5882]

Sweet! I’m getting a 2022 crv and I can’t wait to go camping in it!

[@yuliyasood2100]

OMG thank you so much for this information! I run to my car after watching and was able to make it flat!!!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

That's awesome! You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@FearMongeringSells]

How tall are you

[@fredfredyjoe]

Thank you so so so much just bought this car 2018 model and was curious how to best solve this problem thank to you i dont even have to !

[@JuCarlos-ex8ip]

Pretty cool 😎 , very informative on my road trips I need to do this on my honda crv so I can save money sleeping motels are expensive per night up to $75 per night

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@mckeon1960]

Slop is fine, most use a pillow to raise head anyway. Great tip about the level at boot area👌

[@vtownpaddy517]

Flat floor is a big deal. I can deal with the slope, but I need a flat sleep area for sure. Thanks. ---VTown Paddy Patrick

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@csharman1]

Thank you Rich, for showing me the trick to pull the back piece up, I wondered why everyone else had a flat floor but mine didn't! Now I can plan bed with out having to build a platform!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

My pleasure! Glad the video was helpful and that you won't have to build a platform! Thank you for watching!

[@catemarkey]

Exactly. I just did the same, thanks to Rich. I might (definitely) have liked 8 or 9 inches of under floor storage but not going to live it in so maybe need to put seats up again. Anyway most stuff has to go in a bear locker anyway.

[@adarshguptak]

"Floor is flat but not leveled", you said 2000 times LOL

[@mistyluv261]

great video. may i ask, how tall are you? do you sleep at an angle or straight aligned with car? also, do you get in and out from the side doors or is there a way to get out from the back hatch? thank you!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

I am only 5'6" tall, which allows me to sleep straight aligned with the car. The foam mattress is 72" long and just barely fits. I use the side doors; I don't know of a way to open the back hatch from the inside. In fact, sometimes, when I'm sitting in the driver seat, I take my shoes off and then crawl over the center console to the back. It all works great for me because I'm not a large person. But it might be difficult for taller people. At any rate, glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching!

[@zhenyuzhang9486]

Alternatively, you can level it outside by lifting up your back wheels with ramp chock?

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Yes that would work too! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RomeoEdward]

Amazing I never knew that trick

[@1laimmiss]

I didnt hear how tall you are. And can you stretch out fully or you have your knees bent. Im 6.2 so wondering if get crv or get the 4Runner

[@lockandloadlikehell]

I'm 5'8" and have and have a 2012 crv so there's a few more inches of space in his 17 CRV vs mine because it folds less flat towards the driver's seats end. And I don't have enough room to fully extend my legs which has caused me enough discomfort that it took longer to fall asleep by a significant amount to not being able to fall asleep at all- that was more in the summer or early fall when it's hotter and more humid and less conducive to falling asleep at all- even if I could extend my legs fully. I've moved my legs on a diagonal so my head is ihe right top corner position (viewing from the rear end of the crv's cargo area) and my legs extend to the left bottom corner which gave me a few more inches, but I've estimated in my 2012 design that I'd need a base of 6 more inches so I could fully extend my legs from the Left Top corner where my head is to Bottom Left corner (without diung the diagonal with my legs, which still didn't full work).

[@CasterLeonne]

You tha real MVP

[@h8h89hjiui]

Better than having to add a platform, but that's still a lot of extra crap just to avoid a very minor slope. A couple of RV levelling blocks would cost about $50 and make all those pieces of foam unnecessary.

[@stuartwhite7128]

So where do you store all that stuff?

[@4kWanderlust]

Thanks for the video! Can anyone confirm that the 2024 has the flat floor option? Thanks again.

[@daphneyflowers6921]

WOW!!!! Who knew!!!!😮

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@truthdecay3438]

wherre and do you store things w bed flat on the floor?

[@geckogX5-Cruiser75]

If you have a similar model where the floor can be raised to a higher level, you can cover the spare tyre with a mat and store things in the space created 😊

[@branch_preparedness]

Duh!!! I had no idea that you could do that in the back behind the back seat. Thanks for sharing.

[@72shely]

😞 I have a 2023 and just ran outside to check this out. even at the adjusted higher level there is still a 3 inch drop

[@williamdin3414]

Wow! You make my day! I didn’t know the back floor can adjust. I don’t care if they are not perfectly level but they are flat perfectly now. Thank you

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@azcactus2008]

Worrying about having your head elevated is a waste of time. Sleeping with your head elevated is healthier for you anyway. It helps your sinuses drain and it helps with preventing snoring.

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Yes, that's a great point! The sloping floor has advantages! Thanks for watching!

[@MarisolsAdventures]

wow thank you! but if you raise the floor can you still put a lot of furniture. wondering when you raise the floor maybe heavy items will not hold?

[@geckogX5-Cruiser75]

Well if you are carrying furniture, then you wouldn't have your bedding in there and the car in camping mode.....you would have your camping gear out, and simply put the rear platform back down to the lower setting

[@shah1668]

very nice

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@MilahMeia]

Honestly God bless you thank you so much ❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching and for the great comment!

[@lynntfuzz]

Mind blown 🤯

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Thanks for watching! Hope the video was helpful!

[@JohnL1950]

Thanks for a simple solution.

[@echoserenade]

What trim is this one?

[@edwardkasimir8016]

Is the floor flat?

[@j-waken2rem905]

whats the size of the mattress? im trying to fit a sofa.

[@suetyas6636]

Great !!

[@victoriamontes3213]

I had no idea my floor could go flat. Thanks!!!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ruggedkingdragon]

Good idea but wat about the tray.. try flipping the tray upside down so you don't loose the tray space instead to see if that works 👍

[@sjndrws]

I wondered where it would go as well. One might not want to leave it at home, especially if they're using the cargo space for gear while on the move. But it dawned on me, maybe it can be stowed UNDER the floor panel in the space that's created when it's positioned at the higher level??

[@rutajay4799]

Omg thank you!!! I would of had a crappy night sleep camping in my car!!!!!!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@MonkeyPunchZPoker]

Cheater!

[@charmaine612]

Thanks for the information, it's really helpful.🙏

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@midwifetob]

What?!? I even asked my salesman about that and he had no idea! Thank you!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@christopherstewart9874]

Rather than use various pieces of carpet pad to try to level the floor, wouldn't it be easier to just get a couple short lengths of 2x8 that you place behind the rear wheels and then back onto them? The car wouldn't be level but the bed would. Alternatively, several lengths of 3/4" plywood that you could stack to get the right height for each wheel.

[@StoreandGo]

omg! thanks for showing that :)

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@ams3666]

SO helpful! Thank you!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@tracystjohn1957]

Thanks for the great content that you put out

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@RRR-bh2pd]

Love this video.

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@jft7174]

Great info!

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@itsjustweard2328]

O 😲😳

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikepetrucha2774]

My 2016 CR-V folded seats also slope higher towards the front making them about 10 inches higher at the front than the rear of the cargo floor, so you have to build a platform. Having a 2017 would have made a bed in the back so much easier.

[@RichsAmazingSUVChannel]

Yes, it makes it a lot easier! That's one of the reasons I bought the car. Thanks for watching and commenting!