Sleeping 4

[SwampRV]

Originally Posted by elgo

And now for an inelegant solution... when things get crowded in my AI bed, I sweep up and take an inflatable camping pad I bought at Costco (photo attached) and sleep on the floor of my vehicle. It's surprisingly comfortable. My head ends up between driver and front passenger seat (it gets real tight in the aisle btw the kitchen and bath). It did take me a few sore nights to realize the bump that holds table into floor protrudes enough to leave my back sore if I sleep on my back all night. I usually sleep on my side for part of the night as a result. It sounds a bit ghetto, but I've done it 4 nights in a row and probably slept better than I would on a crowded bed. I doubt this is a solution for two, but it probably works for one of your teens.

Perfect for the 10 year old! Besides its his back [emoji6]

[SwampRV]

Originally Posted by Protagonist

https://www.amazon.com/Clam-Corporat...am+screen+tent

Do you think that opening on the clam will fit over the barn doors in the back of the van?

[SwampRV]

Anybody ever seen or try one of these on the back door? It's says it will fit on the sprinter

[FlyFishinRVr]

FWIW, someone on the Interstate Facebook group just posted that they built a folding platform that lays across all 4 captain's chair seats and use the table leg anchor as a support point (obviously they are talking about a Lounge and with the 2 front seats turned around). They put 2 twin air mattresses on top and that's where their 2 kids sleep. Mom and Dad sleep in the back. Seems like a neat setup for 4......

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by SwampRV

Do you think that opening on the clam will fit over the barn doors in the back of the van?

Definitely not. The van is taller than the Clam screen room.

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by SwampRV

Anybody ever seen or try one of these on the back door? It's says it will fit on the sprinter
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Never even thought about it. Seen it advertised somewhere, can't remember where. But it has one glaringly obvious drawback— whether the cover is open or closed, the bugs can get in (and these days my cat could get out) through the gap under the bumper.

Besides, it's not much use unless you've got the twin bed Interstate layout, which I don't. Otherwise a tent over the rear doors is only accessible from outside, not from inside.

But for those who do have a twin bed layout, this might be even better:
https://www.planetoutdoor.com/awning...ect-awning-p26

[SwampRV]

Anyone ever try or seen someone build a bunk bed in between the barn doors while open?

Call me crazy but with a cover like the barn door cover pic a few posts above, I can build a bunk system in between the open doors. This will create bedroom (and sense of freedom and safety) for the little ones while freeing up the front area. Also most importantly still allowing the air conditioning to stay in the van during the hot summer nights (vs the open tent concept).

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by SwampRV

Anyone ever try or seen someone build a bunk bed in between the barn doors while open?

Call me crazy but with a cover like the barn door cover pic a few posts above, I can build a bunk system in between the open doors. This will create bedroom (and sense of freedom and safety) for the little ones while freeing up the front area. Also most importantly still allowing the air conditioning to stay in the van during the hot summer nights (vs the open tent concept).

Forget bunk beds, that you'd have to take down and store when not in use. Put a rigid brace in between the doors to make sure they stay open the distance you want, then sling hammocks between the doors. Then all you need is attachment points for the hammocks. Hammocks are easy to roll and store when not in use.

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by SwampRV

Anybody ever seen or try one of these on the back door? It's says it will fit on the sprinter


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That image you posted is not a source for these back door tents. Do you have a source that will sell in USA? I did some searching and all the sources are in UK or Europe.

I did find the Fiamma USA Sprinter catalog that has a brief description.
http://www.fiammausa.com/download/Sprinter.pdf

But the rear door awnings in this catalog say only for 2006-2008 Sprinters (T1N).

Thanks,

[SwampRV]

Originally Posted by Boxster1971

That image you posted is not a source for these back door tents. Do you have a source that will sell in USA? I did some searching and all the sources are in UK or Europe.

I did find the Fiamma USA Sprinter catalog that has a brief description.
http://www.fiammausa.com/download/Sprinter.pdf

But the rear door awnings in this catalog say only for 2006-2008 Sprinters (T1N).

Thanks,

No, I do not have a source. Can't find it other than internationally. That's why I posted it and was hoping someone might be able to point me in right direction or even have one to get rid of and sell.

Anyone have any ideas?

[SwampRV]

Originally Posted by Protagonist

then sling hammocks between the doors. use.

Now we are froggin! I like that Protag........Thanks