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dg4rez · 11-22-2009, 02:37 PM

I've taken like an hour or two nap (during lunch break at work) and I did fine. Not nearly as good as laying the back seats down in the old 4 runner, and having the air-matress + sheepskin rug on top ... those were the days.

but I have a compressed disc in my spine, and I cant rotate / sit like that anymore, so now I make a makeshift bed out of 3 chairs and it works fantastic. plus its in an AC'ed room.

I work graveyard btw (midnight - 8am)

specialeducator · 11-22-2009, 03:26 PM

For comfort sleeping in your Yaris: drink more next time

kac · 11-22-2009, 03:47 PM

I've slept in mine before. The passenger seat laid back is only ok for a short period of time. Otherwise I can curl up on the bench seat quite nicely.... now that the bench is out, i dunno...

Wattz · 11-22-2009, 03:53 PM

If you put both front seats forward as far as they will go, put the back seats down, and then keep a big comforter in the back... You might be able to pull it off. It would be like a hospital bed.

AlexNet0 · 11-22-2009, 05:21 PM

I've slept in the drivers seat a few times, fully reclined, didn't bother me much tho

bronsin · 11-22-2009, 07:03 PM

I removed the passanger seat in my ECHO as well as the rear seat and seat back. Then I made a platform out of 3/4" plywood on about 8" legs that went where the seats were so it was level with what was left of the back seat area. It made for a narrow but sufficiently lenthy sleeping area. I drove around out West for a month at 45 mph seeing the sights and sleeping in the car most every night. I think the whole trips was $800 food gas and occasional motel rooms.
This doesnt seem possible with the Yaris without pretty extensive remodeling. Which is a shame because it might be nice to have the option of living in my Yaris. Given what the politicos are doing to our country.

H3LlIoN · 11-22-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

I removed the passanger seat in my ECHO as well as the rear seat and seat back. Then I made a platform out of 3/4" plywood on about 8" legs that went where the seats were so it was level with what was left of the back seat area. It made for a narrow but sufficiently lenthy sleeping area. I drove around out West for a month at 45 mph seeing the sights and sleeping in the car most every night. I think the whole trips was $800 food gas and occasional motel rooms.
This doesnt seem possible with the Yaris without pretty extensive remodeling. Which is a shame because it might be nice to have the option of living in my Yaris. Given what the politicos are doing to our country.

Shit, that's commitment right there.

2+2 · 11-22-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

I drove around out West for a month at 45 mph seeing the sights and sleeping in the car most every night. I think the whole trips was $800 food gas and occasional motel rooms.

I like how you improvised.

I've been considering doing something similiar since I picked up this little car. Good time to do it because once the recession ends gas prices are going to go up, and up, and up, and up... 400 - 600 miles a day in a Yaris and motel rooms every night is less than half of what traveling around in a typical motorhome would cost.

As for the DWI stuff, in Michigan at least they could care less if you have the keys or not, if they can nail you they will. That's wrong on a lot of levels imo. It's not the A plan, but if someone has had too much to drink and has the sense to be off the road and not driving I say let them be. They're not hurting anyone.

jambo101 · 11-23-2009, 06:55 AM

I find the Yaris quite comfortable to sleep in, but i am comparing it to the Miata i've had for the last 8 years,you have no idea what discomfort is all about till you've tried sleeping in a Miata.

dvlnblkdrs · 11-23-2009, 08:18 AM

iv done a whole lot in my little yaris.. sleeping included.. no issues.. then again.. im 4'10... but i nap in my drivers seat every morning at work..

*tomato* · 11-23-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dvlnblkdrs

iv done a whole lot in my little yaris.. sleeping included.. no issues.. then again.. im 4'10...

Are we gonna find that on Youtube some day ?

MUSKOKA800 · 11-23-2009, 12:49 PM

Toyota Canada used to offer a tent that worked off the HB. Do a search. Maybe it's still available and an option for you.

dvlnblkdrs · 11-23-2009, 10:47 PM

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11-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
dg4rez Gas Saver View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 197	I've taken like an hour or two nap (during lunch break at work) and I did fine. Not nearly as good as laying the back seats down in the old 4 runner, and having the air-matress + sheepskin rug on top ... those were the days. but I have a compressed disc in my spine, and I cant rotate / sit like that anymore, so now I make a makeshift bed out of 3 chairs and it works fantastic. plus its in an AC'ed room. I work graveyard btw (midnight - 8am) __________________

11-22-2009, 03:47 PM	#3
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11-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	I've slept in the drivers seat a few times, fully reclined, didn't bother me much tho __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

11-23-2009, 08:18 AM	#10
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	iv done a whole lot in my little yaris.. sleeping included.. no issues.. then again.. im 4'10... but i nap in my drivers seat every morning at work.. __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

11-23-2009, 12:49 PM	#12
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Toyota Canada used to offer a tent that worked off the HB. Do a search. Maybe it's still available and an option for you. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

11-22-2009, 03:26 PM	#2
specialeducator Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 163	For comfort sleeping in your Yaris: drink more next time

11-22-2009, 03:53 PM	#4
Wattz Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 36	If you put both front seats forward as far as they will go, put the back seats down, and then keep a big comforter in the back... You might be able to pull it off. It would be like a hospital bed.

11-22-2009, 07:03 PM	#6
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,792	I removed the passanger seat in my ECHO as well as the rear seat and seat back. Then I made a platform out of 3/4" plywood on about 8" legs that went where the seats were so it was level with what was left of the back seat area. It made for a narrow but sufficiently lenthy sleeping area. I drove around out West for a month at 45 mph seeing the sights and sleeping in the car most every night. I think the whole trips was $800 food gas and occasional motel rooms. This doesnt seem possible with the Yaris without pretty extensive remodeling. Which is a shame because it might be nice to have the option of living in my Yaris. Given what the politicos are doing to our country.

11-23-2009, 06:55 AM	#9
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	I find the Yaris quite comfortable to sleep in, but i am comparing it to the Miata i've had for the last 8 years,you have no idea what discomfort is all about till you've tried sleeping in a Miata.

11-23-2009, 10:47 PM	#13
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