Maverick Zion - living in my Maverick for past 2 months traveling CA, NV, UT using Kamp-Rite Double Tent Cot

[lumonix]

Another option is to sleep in the truck bed and create a “foot box”.
I used a weather proof cover for outdoor furniture and cut of some excess fabric.
I rarely sleep that way though. Only if I arrive somewhere too late and don’t want to setup the tent.

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[Larry's Mav]

I’ve been living in my Maverick for the past 2 months. Travelling California, Nevada and Utah.

Love the truck. Only wishlist item would be AWD for hybrid.

This is a hybrid XLT, no AWD. Standard tires (I'm burning through them before getting some off-roady). I've gotten stuck in sand a few times

Kamprite double cot. Not sure if it would fit someone above 6”. I’m 5.11. Fit fine, but not that much room left.

This tent also has a “lounge chair” mode. But yes, the double version of the tent takes up most of the bed. There is also a single version that takes up half.

Another option is to sleep in the truck bed and create a “foot box”.
I used a weather proof cover for outdoor furniture and cut of some excess fabric.
I rarely sleep that way though. Only if I arrive somewhere too late and don’t want to setup the tent.

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I like your tent setup and window covers.

 

[SlingerRing]

I’ve been living in my Maverick for the past 2 months. Travelling California, Nevada and Utah.

Love the truck. Only wishlist item would be AWD for hybrid.

This is a hybrid XLT, no AWD. Standard tires (I'm burning through them before getting some off-roady). I've gotten stuck in sand a few times

Kamprite double cot. Not sure if it would fit someone above 6”. I’m 5.11. Fit fine, but not that much room left.

This tent also has a “lounge chair” mode. But yes, the double version of the tent takes up most of the bed. There is also a single version that takes up half.

Another option is to sleep in the truck bed and create a “foot box”.
I used a weather proof cover for outdoor furniture and cut of some excess fabric.
I rarely sleep that way though. Only if I arrive somewhere too late and don’t want to setup the tent.

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Myself being 6'2" and 240lbs, I'd be just a tiny bit cramped living like that. But hey, more power to ya. Glad you're enjoying your truck. Awesome to see pics like these.

 

[lumonix]

It is definitely “compact”. Lets just say that . That bothers me a little less.

What is more challenging with a setup like this is that you are very exposed to the elements.
If it is dusty, hot or cold outside, you’ll be experiencing that fully.

i think a van or RV gives a bit more of a barrier against the elements that can be nice if you do this longterm.

 

[Olldladieslovemavericksto]

I’ve been living in my Maverick for the past 2 months. Travelling California, Nevada and Utah.

Love the truck. Only wishlist item would be AWD for hybrid.

This is a hybrid XLT, no AWD. Standard tires (I'm burning through them before getting some off-roady). I've gotten stuck in sand a few times

Kamprite double cot. Not sure if it would fit someone above 6”. I’m 5.11. Fit fine, but not that much room left.

This tent also has a “lounge chair” mode. But yes, the double version of the tent takes up most of the bed. There is also a single version that takes up half.

Another option is to sleep in the truck bed and create a “foot box”.
I used a weather proof cover for outdoor furniture and cut of some excess fabric.
I rarely sleep that way though. Only if I arrive somewhere too late and don’t want to setup the tent.

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I keep trying to convince my husband to do this with me. I will have to show him this in the morning. Thank you for the pictures. Looks amazing.

 

[Rob Cactus Gray]

Would love to be able to do this and go on a cross country trip. My wife wouldn’t have it though, she needs a hotel. Awesome set up and keep enjoying the Maverick!!

 

[JASmith]

Kamprite double cot. Not sure if it would fit someone above 6”.

Six inches? "Sorry, I'm not interested in being friends with midgets." - Cartman

 

[PDM33]

Great setup there! Have fun man!

 

[Kcht]

Simply amazing!!! And tue pics and places woooo wonderful!!! Congrats for that adventure!!!

 

[Luckynail]

What rack did you go with and did it require any holes?

 

[vabchusa]

Myself being 6'2" and 240lbs, I'd be just a tiny bit cramped living like that. But hey, more power to ya. Glad you're enjoying your truck. Awesome to see pics like these.

Take a sheet of plywood and cut it to fit BETWEEN the fenders and pull it out to use as an extension for the foot box.

 

[lumonix]

@Luckynail

i went with KB Voodoo. They have a rack that fits the Maverick perfectly. No holes required. They also have clamps that go around the tonneau cover.

It is a bit expensive (there are cheaper ones I saw on here), but I did get a small discount to get closer to the price of other ones.

I picked the 10” rack, but it comes in a number of heights.

It is the most expensive part of this setup, but I am really happy with it.

 

[lumonix]

@vabchusa

brilliant idea to extend the bed a bit. So simple. I may just give that a try to have a bit more room.

 

[rclee]

That is so cool, I bet Ford will be calling you to do a commercial or web thingy for them. I hope you are traveling with another vehicle for safety. I would never have the balls to do that with a first year vehicle that is hybrid and only fwd. You are a brave person. BTW what kind of mpg's are you getting? (Just kidding)

 

[StillWaiting]

Did you get yourself out of the sand is the real question…

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