mattress in the back!

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vibegirl
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mattress in the back!

Post by vibegirl »

Going camping this weekend...aaah natural hot springs! Anyways...looks like I will be able to put a kid's single bed foam mattress in the back of my Vibe. Unfortunately, when folded down, the back seats don't meet the front seats. But that gives me room to fold in the extra 1 foot of the mattress down between the headrest and the front seat. Comfort for winter camping
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d_m_kolb
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Re: mattress in the back! (vibegirl)

Post by d_m_kolb »

Just put your head near the rear end and your feet to the front. You'll be fine. Take some pictures of your camping trip. We love pics.
JayAyeEm
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Re: mattress in the back! (Admin II)

Post by JayAyeEm »

For some reason, this topic makes me think of another recent topic on this forum....Especially if you take this post out of context...quote:Just put your head near the rear end and your feet to the front. You'll be fine.quote: We love pics.
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slbpsi63
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Re: mattress in the back! (JayAyeEm)

Post by slbpsi63 »

Crap here we go again. Salsa you are needed in the matress in the back forum. Paging Salsa........
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Sub-Vibe-R
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Re: mattress in the back! (slbpsi63)

Post by Sub-Vibe-R »

quote:Paging Salsa........ Tes, let's add some controvesy.... "hello, could I speak to King pls"
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Re: mattress in the back! (Salsa!)

Post by slbpsi63 »

I don't think pics of what you did in the back of the Vibe would be good, but if you want.......j/k. Have a fun trip Vibe girl i'll hit me for you
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slbpsi63
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Re: mattress in the back! (Salsa!)

Post by slbpsi63 »

quote:depends with whom he is going on the trip....Are you bringing an inflatable friend? The power outlet can inflate it for you if you have a compressor
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Re: mattress in the back! (Salsa!)

Post by slbpsi63 »

To each his own...to each his own.
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Shadow Realm
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Re: mattress in the back! (slbpsi63)

Post by Shadow Realm »

Just remember not to use any sharp objects while entertaining your new infatable toys When your done with them they will fit in the under storage in the spare tire well
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Re: mattress in the back! (vibegirl)

Post by biggdogg173 »

I read the topic of this post and what cues in my mind? Musicbow-chicka-bow-bow for the uninitiated an attempt to mimic 70's style porn music. Not that I would know anything about that of course.
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slbpsi63
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Post by slbpsi63 »

ROFL!!!!!!! No kidding...
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Shadow Realm
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Re: mattress in the back! (slbpsi63)

Post by Shadow Realm »

How about a little Barry Manilow??? NOT!!!!!! Maybe for after when you need to go to sleep quickly.
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KSNeptune
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Re: mattress in the back! (vibegirl)

Post by KSNeptune »

If you are not much more than 5' tall there should be plenty of room. I'm 6'1", and would have to stay folded up to sleep back there. I think you've got a great idea, though. Have a wonderful trip.KSNeptune.
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Re: mattress in the back! (Salsa!)

Post by KSNeptune »

Yes, there is 8' of length if you measure from the dash to the tailgate. But the front seat doesn't fold level with the rear deck. It folds flat, but higher than the rear deck. When I sleep, I don't bend that way, so useful sleeping area is limited to the rear 5' area.Nice try, though, Salsa!KSNeptune.
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Re: mattress in the back! (Salsa!)

Post by KSNeptune »

I think if it was me camping, I'd simply sleep in a tent outside the car. It's a great place to put the kids, though. KSNeptune.
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Re: mattress in the back! (KSNeptune)

Post by vibegirl »

Just got back! Myself (female 5 "6") and my daughter (6 yrs old) slept in the back on the mattress and it was great! I was able to completly stretch out, and would have had room to spare if I had moved the front seat up further. I agree that a tent is usually the way to go, but at -2 degrees outside the Vibe was my preference! One concern was the humidity on the inside of the windows in the morning. I had left one window open about an inch but the windows were still soaked inside. And I mean super soaked! And man does she need a bath, inside and out...Sure handled well on the logging road In regards to the previous posts..nope, no hanky panky this time
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