Nissan Pathfinder DIY Bed Platform Setup (R50/1996-2004)

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Here is my simple bed platform I made for sleeping in the back of my 1997 Nissan Pathfinder when backcountry camping. The Pathfinder has a massive cargo area, just like other SUVs, which is perfect for sleeping in!
Building a simple sleeping platform like this one is a great way to sleep more comfortably while also creating a bunch of storage space underneath.
I basically built the most simple platform I could think of. When it's assembled, the dimensions are 4x6 feet.
Note about anchors: the reason I haven't anchored it to the vehicle is NOT because I think it's fine the way it is. It's because I realized the current (damaged) supports which hold it up would not be strong enough to secure tie downs to. Maybe when I fix and improve the platform, I'll make another video.
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@kabluwi 3 года назад

R50 gang, subbed for the most underrated 4x4 out

@TotalOutdoorsBC 3 года назад

That's what I like to hear! Can't wait to find its limits :)

@buzztrucker Год назад

I'm in dilemma. I can either bay an '01 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V6 4x4 with 149k miles or an '02 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.5 V6 4x4 with 156k miles. The 4Runner is in great condition with newer tires and I can get it for like $9k and the Pathfinder is in good condition with newer tires for $5.5k.... What do you or anyone reading think I should get? I'm not a crazy off roader or anything. I would use it on the road 90% of the time.

@TotalOutdoorsBC Год назад

Hmm that is quite the dilemma! I might be biased, but I think the Pathfinder is the better buy between the two. You could put a lot of work into with the $4.5k you save, and I'm guessing the LE has a lot more features than the SR5. Also that Nissan 3.5L makes a lot more power than the 4Runner's V6, just saying! I'd say go for the Pathfinder unless you like the 4Runner more and can get it for less than $9k haha.

@oh.no.shitboxs 3 года назад

cheap runner lol my pathy is more reliable than my buddies yota pickup

@photojoebill1989 Год назад

4runners are overrated!! These old Pathies are just as good IMO! I have a 95 myself. Cheers, bud 🍻

@jourdancampbell2772 2 года назад

Love it!! I am thinking of buying a pathfinder, does it sleep good ? I am actually 6feet tall!! Does it fit a twin bed

@rubenmarin1448 11 месяцев назад

Even if I had the money for a 4Runner I rather my SE 99 Pathfinder Blessings

@rebeccabaumann5171 Год назад

awesome video thanks so much! you don´t have the measurements of your wooden plates by any chance?

@TotalOutdoorsBC Год назад

Hi Rebecca, if you're still interested in the measurements, here they are! The rear 'table' piece is 4x3 feet, the middle piece is 4x2 feet, and the front piece which goes by the front seats is 4x1 feet. I made it using a 3/4" 4x8 foot piece of plywood. The whole platform ends up being 4x6 feet when in the vehicle.

@allenying Месяц назад

what would be the bed length leaving the rear seat bottoms in? for people under 6’ tall, thanks for this video and the dimensions, it’s the only place i could find it. also which exaxt model pathfinder is it? i think i saw some models of this generation pathfinder are 178”, some are 183”. thanks

@TotalOutdoorsBC Месяц назад

Just measured, looks like about 64-65” with the seat bottoms in. Hmm I wasn’t aware of that! Mine seems to be about 175” which I guess would be the shorter one.

@midnightAlchemistOfficial 2 года назад

Great vid! Thanks for sharing your R50 with us.

@TotalOutdoorsBC 2 года назад

Thank you!

@elyyfairy Год назад

Can pls post how long is one piece/Plattform? Thanks!

@TotalOutdoorsBC Год назад

Hi Ely, thanks for your patience! The rear 'table' piece is 4x3 feet, the middle piece is 4x2 feet, and the front piece which goes by the front seats is 4x1 feet. I made it using a 3/4" 4x8 foot piece of plywood. The whole platform ends up being 4x6 feet when in the vehicle.

@ruiz212 Год назад

Love my '98!!! Fuel mileage is horrible but 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@TotalOutdoorsBC Год назад

Gotta feed the beast ⛽⛽

@ruiz212 Год назад

@@TotalOutdoorsBC lol yup. Luckily its not my daily drive or I couldn't afford it.

@Chris_Neil 6 месяцев назад

Nice

@andyvdub 2 года назад

will definitely be following ur build! i have a 2001 QX4 4WD I'm thinking of doing the same thing!

@Parzzyval 3 года назад

sick pathfinder. im looking at an '03 for 7k and really thinking of pulling the trigger and making a platform like you have

@TotalOutdoorsBC 3 года назад

Thank you so much! They're great vehicles for sure, but $7k does seem a little steep unless it has really low mileage, maybe try talking them down? Also, keep in mind that the 01-04 models have the VQ35DE engine which makes WAYY more power than mine (240hp vs ~165), but they are less reliable and more prone to burn oil. Let me know how it goes!

@fosty. 3 года назад

Are all Pathfinders 4WD? That's what I thought when I bought a QX4 (basically an Infiniti Pathfinder) but I ended up with a 2WD.

@jeckel6953 3 года назад

@@TotalOutdoorsBC Used car prices (at least in the US) are really out of control these days.

@clintadams8451 2 года назад

@@TotalOutdoorsBC I have a 99.5 facelift R50 with the 3.3ltr, the hp is rated at 179hp.

@selamgetu6564 2 года назад

Great, super helpful video! So excited to start converting my pathfinder

@johnnylabedzki 2 года назад

Dope. Just got an 04' pathfinder, lookin to do something similar

@Zeronifromtroy 2 года назад

Definitely needed this thanks so much, bro

@RastusMcbride Год назад

Is the floor really level without the platform? Looks like the seat backs ramp up at a slight angle? Thanks

@TotalOutdoorsBC Год назад

It's pretty close to level, but not quite. You're right that the back seats sit at a bit of an angle. I slept on it before I made the platform and it was very comfortable.

@marke.1021 Год назад

When remove the back seats and have the 2 bolts , put them back in the holes so not to lose them, may eventually need again. In tail gate area remove the tie down brackets put them in area under the carpet. Adding a few pieces of 2x4 for legs would be much nicer to hold weight. So So true that huge amount of storage under platform.. nice job and thanks for showing an easier build on Pathfinders.

@TotalOutdoorsBC Год назад

Thanks for the tips and kind words!!! I ended up using some excess plywood to make the new supports in the back, I show them in my Salt Spring camping video from June :)

@mintyharbour5267 Год назад

He’s sooo pretty 😍😍😍

@theshreditor625 3 года назад

Grab some metal L brackets for your legs. I did that and there very sturdy they wouldn’t bent how yours did

@TotalOutdoorsBC 3 года назад

Good idea! I can't remember if I explained this in the video, but I'm planning on replacing the legs with plywood ones that run the length of the "table" piece. It would allow me to mount drawer sliders there if I decide to one day, and hopefully be really strong. I might get L brackets to reinforce those though.

@biodrummindieseler 2 года назад

Thanks for showing us how easy it is to remove the bottom seat cushions. Have you tried moving the passenger front seat all the way forward so that you don't have to sleep on an angle?

@TotalOutdoorsBC 2 года назад

Glad I could help! Yeah, I usually fold it forward because it's nice to put my pillow on and I don't need to slide it forward.

@birthmark5925 3 года назад

what is the actual space (to sleep) in inches between the back of the front seat and the back hatch? i cant find it anywhere online fsr

@TotalOutdoorsBC 3 года назад

I can take some measurements and get back to you. You want the length from of the floor? My platform is 6ft and is pressed between the front seats and hatch so the floor is probably only a couple inches longer than that.

@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 2 года назад

Great set up...

@lukeannett 2 года назад

Thanks mate. 👍 Great to see the length

@TotalOutdoorsBC 2 года назад

Glad I could help, thanks for watching :)

@RiverBank. Год назад

Why wear fake glasses?

@TotalOutdoorsBC Год назад

This might be hard to believe, but they are indeed real glasses lol

@RiverBank. Год назад

@@TotalOutdoorsBC I’m never a Hater but I use to have glasses that looked like them. Anyways man thanks for the video, was very helpful. 😂 you seem pretty coo.

@TotalOutdoorsBC Год назад

Hahaha no worries thanks!! :D