Bed/sleeping rack on top of sidecar

asrvivor · 07-10-2012, 03:03 PM

Has anyone managed to make a bed of some sort that is attached to the top of the sidecar when wanted? Like a foldable bunk of some sort. Just getting the thinker working here to start one. Any ideas would be great. I'm looking at something like this and figuring a way to secure it to the top of the sidecar for camping. This would eliminate the need for a tent and make security feel better when camping in unknown areas. I'll probably make up something myself, but this picture shows my starting thoughts about what to look at. Maybe some holes in the top of the sidecar that the legs would fit into.

Thanks in advance

John

Leaf · 07-10-2012, 04:39 PM

I've laid a sheet of plywood crossways across the cycle seat & sidecar and rolled out a sleeping bag on it... It works pretty good.

I was also thinking I could roll up a hammock and take it with me and string it 'tween the outfit and a handy tree / fencepost / road sign.

JustinP · 07-10-2012, 06:25 PM

If you have the room of a sidecar, just pack a TentCot

http://store.kamprite.com/catalog/Ka...C-p-16138.html

RidingDonkeys · 07-11-2012, 04:52 AM

Just make the sidecar a camper. I'm pretty sure I recall someone on here doing that, but can't seem to find the thread. :)

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Montague · 07-11-2012, 07:40 AM

+1 on the tent cot.

I have a Go Kot and the Cabela's cot tent combination; that will fit on my Ural or the ST1300.

The Kamprite Tent Cot is even better but due to folded size, it would only be practical on the Ural.

But either gets you off the ground in comfort away from bugs/vermin and require no modification to the bike or sidecar.

Plus I can use it for other purposes too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustinP

If you have the room of a sidecar, just pack a TentCot

http://store.kamprite.com/catalog/Ka...C-p-16138.html

nicj · 07-11-2012, 07:45 AM

Evening,
Not sure where you would look but I recall 3Legs building a fold out tent top on his chair , think it was under the title of "The ultimate outback outfit MK3 or 4".
Looked quite good and apparently worked well
.
Jason

Billtr96sn · 07-11-2012, 08:45 AM

Is it this one?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=741343

asrvivor · 07-11-2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billtr96sn

Is it this one?

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=741343

Damn that is sweet. A little more than I'm looking at, but gives good ideas all the same. I'll keep everyone posted as I work on it. Maybe someone else would be interested.

Ivan Rider · 07-11-2012, 10:56 PM

I usually use a tent or Tent/Cot but I guess I could use the litter on top of the sidecar..

Litter Hauler

asrvivor · 07-12-2012, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan Rider

I usually use a tent or Tent/Cot but I guess I could use the litter on top of the sidecar..

Litter Hauler

That's exactly what I am looking to do. Thanks

Egads1 · 07-12-2012, 08:51 PM

Here is my way--

toastmuncher · 07-13-2012, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Egads1

Here is my way--

hdgypsyman · 07-17-2012, 04:44 AM

That's what I call bringing all of the comforts of home......

07-10-2012, 03:03 PM	#1
asrvivor ^OP Rabies Cure ???? Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Boring! MORE COW BELL Oddometer: 1,877	Bed/sleeping rack on top of sidecar Has anyone managed to make a bed of some sort that is attached to the top of the sidecar when wanted? Like a foldable bunk of some sort. Just getting the thinker working here to start one. Any ideas would be great. I'm looking at something like this and figuring a way to secure it to the top of the sidecar for camping. This would eliminate the need for a tent and make security feel better when camping in unknown areas. I'll probably make up something myself, but this picture shows my starting thoughts about what to look at. Maybe some holes in the top of the sidecar that the legs would fit into. Thanks in advance John __________________ Staring straight into the shining sun.... Just cause I'm wrong, don't make you right / Needtobreathe Our OBDR Trip http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712724 Our UTBDR Trip http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=816500

07-10-2012, 06:25 PM	#3
JustinP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Sunny Colorado Oddometer: 483	If you have the room of a sidecar, just pack a TentCot http://store.kamprite.com/catalog/Ka...C-p-16138.html __________________ FAST: 2004 non-ABS "Silver Bullet" FJR FASTER: 2008 Touring/Endurance Hayabusa - SWMotech Rack, Givi luggage, MRA Vario Screen, Dual HID, Power Commander, Yoshimura TRC, 5G Aux Fuel cell, Dual 3000 Lumen LEDs

07-11-2012, 04:52 AM	#4
RidingDonkeys Purveyor of Awesome Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA Oddometer: 3,385	Just make the sidecar a camper. I'm pretty sure I recall someone on here doing that, but can't seem to find the thread. :) Sent from my Droid 2 Global using Typotalk 2 __________________ '67 Bonnie, '68 Tiger, (position vacant), '07 Bonnie/Cargo Hack, '11 Ural Gear-Up, '13 Husqvarna TR650 and a deep lust for more

07-11-2012, 07:45 AM	#6
nicj Shed Time! Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Riverland S.Aus Oddometer: 7	bed on sidecar Evening, Not sure where you would look but I recall 3Legs building a fold out tent top on his chair , think it was under the title of "The ultimate outback outfit MK3 or 4". Looked quite good and apparently worked well . Jason nicj screwed with this post 07-11-2012 at 07:48 AM Reason: Remembered some details!

07-11-2012, 08:45 AM	#7
Billtr96sn Flange Furtler Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Somerset, UK Oddometer: 368	Is it this one? http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=741343 __________________ http://www.w-onroad.de/img/wal_clean_film.gif

07-10-2012, 04:39 PM	#2
Leaf Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Brandywine, WV Oddometer: 381	I've laid a sheet of plywood crossways across the cycle seat & sidecar and rolled out a sleeping bag on it... It works pretty good. I was also thinking I could roll up a hammock and take it with me and string it 'tween the outfit and a handy tree / fencepost / road sign.

07-11-2012, 10:56 PM	#9
Ivan Rider Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Bodega Bay & Galt. California Oddometer: 505	I usually use a tent or Tent/Cot but I guess I could use the litter on top of the sidecar.. Litter Hauler __________________ '99 Ural Patrol '02 Ural Sahara BC '03 BMW CLC/Ural '06 Honda Ruckus /Sidecar '10 Ural ST Solo http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivanrider/

07-12-2012, 08:51 PM	#11
Egads1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Oddometer: 127	Here is my way--

07-17-2012, 04:44 AM	#13
hdgypsyman Part Time Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Minnesota Oddometer: 141	Awesome! That's what I call bringing all of the comforts of home...... __________________ Motorcycle Junkie (Too Many To List)

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