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MXmx
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Planning on teaching skiing again On the weekends but this time at big bear about 90 minutes away. Thinking about just sleeping in my Jeep overnight to save all the driving and money. Plus I think I might be too tired to drive after work.

Any tips for sleeping in a Jeep (or other vehicle) and stay warm, what to pack, how and here to park undercover?
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dripdroptop
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MXmxPlanning on teaching skiing again On the weekends but this time at big bear about 90 minutes away. Thinking about just sleeping in my Jeep overnight to save all the driving and money. Plus I think I might be too tired to drive after work.

Any tips for sleeping in a Jeep (or other vehicle) and stay warm, what to pack, how and here to park undercover?

Pack more bedding than you think you will need. You would rather be too warm than too cold.
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MXmx
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That’s my biggest worry. Thinking of bringing a foam mattress and 4 season backpack. I also have a electric blanket and a AC battery source.
ScaryDumpTruckPack more bedding than you think you will need. You would rather be too warm than too cold.
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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If you want to save cash on power just buy:

a thermal mat
a good quality sleeping bag
and a bivvy bag.
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MXmx
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Thanks for the tips.


Thought a bivvy bag is something you use to shit in.

I gotta lot to learn...
1NF1N1T3If you want to save cash on power just buy:

a thermal mat
a good quality sleeping bag
and a bivvy bag.
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elcheapo
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I use 3 ridge rests and you can park anywere just pull over, get it all set up. Park in front of somebody's house even and crawl in the back and crash. Moisture can be an issue if its snowy and windy though but I got thus idea of something that fits in a window with a small computer fan maybe that pushes air out and some kind of vent that won't let fine snow in in an opposite window. And a very warm bag.
For drying boot liners, gloves etc i just stack everyting on the dash, crack some brews and crank the defroster till dry.
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SnowshoeThompson
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Might not be bad to run a carbon monoxide sensor if sleeping while in a storm. Jeeps are pretty comfortable if you’re not super tall but can get pretty muggy if you dont leave a window cracked.
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cyphers
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What type of Jeep? I have an old XJ and I fit pretty comfortably at 6 foot

If I remove the lower part of the backseat, fold it down, and slide the front seats forward I have enough room for a good size foam pad. Sleeping bag goes on top of that, also a blanket if I need it

As far as winter camping I can't tell you much, only done it in the summertime
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elcheapo
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I got a piece of 1/4" plywood that I stick under the pads and tilt the front passenger seat forward fir extra length but I seen were people drill two holes in the plywood and put a rope tgruthe holes so the plywood kinda hangs from the front passenger head rest wich is something I need to do because theres a 1/4" difference in the middle of my back



This what im thinking about

**This post was edited on Sep 15th 2020 at 3:47:20pm
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clorox
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MXmxI also have a electric blanket and a AC battery source.


I'd be worried about killing my car battery. I have a 10 degree sleeping bag, and I was plenty warm in 0 degree weather in a tent wearing a sweater. I have a sleeping bag liner that claims to lower the temp rating by 20 degrees. I used it once and was way too warm, but I bring it winter camping just in case.

I also sleep with my boot liners in my sleeping bag, stuffed with cotton t shirts to suck up the moisture. When I wake up, I put them on so they start out the day extra warm.

If there's a fireplace in the lodge, dry everything you can there.
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Obama_care
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This the way to live
TnskiI use 3 ridge rests and you can park anywere just pull over, get it all set up. Park in front of somebody's house even and crawl in the back and crash. Moisture can be an issue if its snowy and windy though but I got thus idea of something that fits in a window with a small computer fan maybe that pushes air out and some kind of vent that won't let fine snow in in an opposite window. And a very warm bag.
For drying boot liners, gloves etc i just stack everyting on the dash, crack some brews and crank the defroster till dry.
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Mingg
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If you have a wrangler and don’t have a hard top, start by getting a hard top. My soft top was coooold as shit. Get a small air mattress if possible. The space between your body and the seats/trunk helps keep you a little warmer. Tons of blankets if that’s not possible. Wear a hat to bed - I really liked the dorky ones with the ear flaps because a regular had just fell off my ears and didn’t really keep me too warm.


Also, a lot of people told me to heat up the car before getting in. I actually wouldn’t recommend that because you start to sweat a little bit and then when the car inevitably cools down, it’s a lot colder. If you can somehow bring your sleeping bag/sleeping clothes inside to stay warm during the day, it’ll be a little more comfortable while you’re getting settled in.
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Twinjibber77
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Crack the windows and YouTube is your friend
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MXmx
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I have a wrangler with a soft top and a renegade.

thanks for the tips!
MinggIf you have a wrangler and don’t have a hard top, start by getting a hard top. My soft top was coooold as shit. Get a small air mattress if possible. The space between your body and the seats/trunk helps keep you a little warmer. Tons of blankets if that’s not possible. Wear a hat to bed - I really liked the dorky ones with the ear flaps because a regular had just fell off my ears and didn’t really keep me too warm.


Also, a lot of people told me to heat up the car before getting in. I actually wouldn’t recommend that because you start to sweat a little bit and then when the car inevitably cools down, it’s a lot colder. If you can somehow bring your sleeping bag/sleeping clothes inside to stay warm during the day, it’ll be a little more comfortable while you’re getting settled in.
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MXmx
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I was thinking of having a battery bank with AC outlet, possibly charged with a solar panel on the roof.
finderI'd be worried about killing my car battery. I have a 10 degree sleeping bag, and I was plenty warm in 0 degree weather in a tent wearing a sweater. I have a sleeping bag liner that claims to lower the temp rating by 20 degrees. I used it once and was way too warm, but I bring it winter camping just in case.

I also sleep with my boot liners in my sleeping bag, stuffed with cotton t shirts to suck up the moisture. When I wake up, I put them on so they start out the day extra warm.

If there's a fireplace in the lodge, dry everything you can there.
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OregonDead
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MXmxThanks for the tips.


Thought a bivvy bag is something you use to shit in.

I gotta lot to learn...


nooooooo. it’s like the opposite of that. even the dog knows that the bivy sack is the place you do not want to shit
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dolanslebensraum
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If i had to spend one night freezing my dick off in my car i would kill myself.

when it comes to being warm i am a complete pussy. I want to be warm and cozy while i dream about turbofans and sintered ski bases and shit. Ive got mad respect for people who can handle being in severe cold weather.
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