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I am left wondering, where did you guys park while sleeping in the car?
Lifey
Looks cosy enough, but....
I am left wondering, where did you guys park while sleeping in the car?
Lifey
So far on our road trip, I've seen the following:
1) A guy coming out of his car where he has obviously slept in a rest area along I-40, all night.
2) Another guy coming out of his car at a truck stop (Pilot, Flying J or Love's, can't remember) along I-81 - there were towels hanging in the windows (maybe to block out the light), so I'm pretty sure HE had been sleeping in his car all night.
We've done both rest areas and truck stops, but sleeping in our RV. In truck stops, you often listen to trucks running all night (not very restful). Rest areas were busy places, with trucks coming and going all night (also not very restful). Then again, I've been in both motels and RV parks where things were loud and I haven't gotten much rest, but fortunately, those were few and far between.
Donna
Donna, I have heard people complain about the noise in various places, be it truck stops or campgrounds, etc. Never bothered me. Once I go to bed, I sleep, and they'd have to let off a bomb under my car... and maybe that wouldn't wake me. But rest areas are very much a last resort. On the two or three ocassions I have done that, I have not been able to sleep much, not because of the noise, but the worry. I just have not felt safe.
Take care and keep safe.
Lifey
Love your Rav4 set-up. Very clever. Especially love your dog. :)
When I've slept in my car, it's normally been at places that are open 24-hours, be it a truck stop or just a 7-11, AM/PM, etc. Although, to be honest, if you are near a casino, I think that's the best. Especially ones with hotels attached. They are quieter but still tend to have good security.Originally Posted by Lifemagician
Nissan Versa
Hello,
I just wanted to respond about the Nissan Versa which was mentioned earlier. Stock Versa will not allow you to sleep well in the back because when you lay the rear seats down it is not flat with the trunk. I removed the rear seats, cut foam board for supports, and then put carpeted plywood on top. If you take the head rest off of the seat it will lay flat with the rear section and you can easily sleep. See attached pictures. Let me know if anyone needs more info. This was cheap and really easy to do. Also, the Versa gets great gas mileage!
I have a 2010 Subaru Forester with a 5spd stick. I'm 5' 7" tall. I have tried out .sleeping in the back, with the rear seats down. Plenty of room to stretch out. The pre 2009 Foresters were your typical wagon, albeit boxy. The newer versions are a roomier crossover type. I get 32 mpg hwy, so I'm happy. :)
Might be a little late but my Saturn Vue back seats fold down. I had the car for two years before I realized you can make them fold flat by pulling the rear seat cushion forward. It is comfortable for two people about 6ft or less to sleep but its annoying to climb out.
I have slept there more than a few times at truck stops and once I move my gear to the front seats it isn't too bad. I also saw on here how to make velcro "black out" curtains which are a necessity IMO at the truck stops.
versa
Hey, this is great, I'll be using it this weekend. This changes everything!
Thanks!
Enjoy!
Hi, and Welcome to the The Great American RoadTrip Forum.
Glad you enjoyed the information in this thread, and that it is helpful.
Enjoy your trip and stay safe.
Lifey
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