Camping in a Bronco 4 Door + Measurements for Rear Sleeping Area

[aplm7]

It's cool! Although really not sure why Ford marketing wouldn't include at least one photo of them laying normally, with the swing gate closed, and the front seats pushed all the way forward to give 6'6" length like they said. Really seems like when they went out for the photos it was with the pure goal of marketing the tailgate accessory instead of actual general camping using the stock build like the article was written for.

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[Bronco4lyfe85]

People actually do this? Sleeping in a car sucks, I don’t care what it is.

 

[Appalachia_Ewok]

When it’s flat it’s usually because there is a spare tire underneath lmaoo

Jeep Cherokee did it just fine. the bottom swings forward to allow the back to lay flat.

 

[Leucadian]

People actually do this? Sleeping in a car sucks, I don’t care what it is.

Depends on the setup. I built a platform/drawer for my 4runner, and had a 4" mattress pad made to fit the space. Fits my wife and I, and I don't have to mess with a tent.

But, I wonder how "lie-flat" the rear seats actually are though. In most of the tailgate shots it looks like there's still a bit of an incline.

Either way, it's only a matter of time before sleeping platforms start showing up from the various aftermarket companies.

 

[CT203]

What are those for? That can't be the finished product!?

Rear window defroster + washer fluid hose. Disconnected for the soft top.

 

[RockEye]

What they are not showing you is how uncomfortable they are with that height difference.

 

[Vince]

I couldn’t agree more. I’ve done the RTT thing, the GFC camper thing, and countless other camping gear solutions. For me, it’s damn hard to top a well made ground tent, big fat sleeping pad, fluffy down bag and a splash of rye. Sure I may sleep inside the Bronco now and then if I build or find a leveling solution but the slide out tailgate is not a big deal for me. I’d rather see what the aftermarket comes up with. Plus, what’s going on under the floor of the rear cargo area? I’d assume that’s where the bottle jack & such is located.

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You make a good point. Now that I think about it more. Instead of a slide out tailgate, the aftermarket may produce something like slid out drawers taking using the same amount of space as the tailgate. This may be a better option for those wishing to overland. You would get the lift to match the folded down seats and storage at the same time. I realize storage would be limited to smaller items.

 

[acetdeucy]

I'm thinking that sleeping on the front seats reclined all the way back is going to be more comfortable in a pinch.

You can't get the reclining front seat, unless you purchase the 2.7, with Sasquatch package, and a 7-speed, manual. This will be a late delivery item, and it will hold up the build of your Bronco, until FOREVER (maybe longer)!!!

 

[Stitches1974]

Look at the picture, the rea

Look at the picture, it's a 4 door Bronco with the rear seats folded down and their hands are up agains the front seats.

I did read it and that's all fine for a model that comes out late next year,

So another option that's not even going to be available order.

No need to quote me 3 times.

Not sure what you're trying to say with all those quotes.

 

[kermitfrog]

My guess would be electrical connection for the wiper and hose connection for wiper fluid. Disconnected from the top of course...

Yes that what they are.My guess by the picture is that you can disconnect from the side panel as well if someone was bothered about them like that while top is removed.

 

[Jr87mustang]

I know there is an issue with the dash as we have seen a shiny one and a dull textured one but I will say I think the Roast interior is going to end up being the best looking interior. Especially the cloth with the old school pleats in it. The end product dash will turn out fine, its just not there yet. Everything Ford is doing seems like its not quite finished. Black interior is hot and boring.

 

[ProSim]

 

[KirchTX]

My wife and I slept in a Nissan Armada at a music festival due to last minute plan changes that prevented us from having a tent. We used an inflatable twin size air mattress and we were generally comfortable other than the bouncyness of the mattress which of course wasn't a size issue. The listed dimensions for the Armada vs Bronco are below. The Armada is a much larger vehicle than the Bronco and we did not need to push the seats forward. If I recall correctly we were able to fit our stuff forward of the inflatable bed in the cargo area still. Also the floor is actually flat in the Armada when everything's folded down. I feel like I remember the air mattress just squeezing in width wise so the manufacturer/marking dimensions should be taken with a grain of salt.

Armada
86" x 48"

Bronco
78" x 43"

Twin Size Bed
75" x 39"

It seems this set up should be possible on paper, but I have my doubts. The Bronco seats would need to be pushed all the way forward and then wouldn't you have air under you between the folded second row and the back of the first row? This of course could be filled with stuff, but clearly sleeping in the back of a Bronco will require some creative engineering on the part of the people camping and two would be a tight fit for sure.

I second the replies that mention bugs. In most places I've camped mosquitoes prevent the idea of sleeping with the top or swing gate open.

 

[kermitfrog]

This is the final design? Just leave those tubes/wires dangle? Did they disconnect them from the roof and not from the side panel?
Also, shows how bad it will be to get to the bottle opener, will only be usable from the side of the vehicle, but be careful of the hoses and wires when you reach in...

I would say by the picture and the shape of the connector(push fit type my guess) they disconnect from the side panel so you can remve altogether if you want.

 

[Bronco1951]

The ebony roast is growing on me. Afraid it will only look good with rapid red though.

Antimatter blue + ebony roast? and the stitching will pull out the blue?

And cyber orange.

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