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How is sleeping in back of Bronco Sport with mattress or sleeping bag?

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I'm just over 6 foot, and in a pinch, I could definitely make it work. Put the front seats all the way forward and have a good mattress thing that can help level. Two people would be a little tight.

I ended up getting a small tent, but I also take a mountain bike and other stuff with me.

Pic just for fun.

Yes, that is a fan. I have a big EcoFlow solar generator and take comfort with me.

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I have been impressed with how sleepable the Sport is. I am 5’11” and weekly camp in mine. I went on the cheap and bought screen door replacement mesh (non metal) and using magnetics us that as big screens and let the air at night.
Great pics.
 
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I'm just over 6 foot, and in a pinch, I could definitely make it work. Put the front seats all the way forward and have a good mattress thing that can help level. Two people would be a little tight.

I ended up getting a small tent, but I also take a mountain bike and other stuff with me.

Pic just for fun.

Yes, that is a fan. I have a big EcoFlow solar generator and take comfort with me.

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Nice pics, looks like nice set up, just kicking it around sleeping in sport.
 
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I have been impressed with how sleepable the Sport is. I am 5’11” and weekly camp in mine. I went on the cheap and bought screen door replacement mesh (non metal) and using magnetics us that as big screens and let the air at night.
Great pics.
Thanks for the info.
 


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How is sleeping in back of bronco with mattress or sleeping bag.

Walmart carries sozark trail twin air mattresses (cheapest ones), more driver and passenger seat farther forward, put your stuff(recovery bag, first aid kit, clothes,) , in back footwell so your top part isn’t folding down into the gap. Add a 4 pelt sheepskin between you and mattress , and your normal blankets up top it keeps you toasty. If you are winter camping at -20 you can add a 12v electric blanket and small battery supply (jackery), and you will sleep through them night vs freeze.
Be sure to hang keys off if the headrest so you can start car in thenAM and have
It be warm
When you get up ca Cold inside. Down side
Is you will get damp,
There Isn’t enough airspace To Ventilate properly. Image t figured that out yet
 

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I love camping in my Badlands Sas! I have a 6in trifolding mattress that I got off of amazon and it is suuuuper comfy. I believe it is “cot” sized. May be single..
I put it on the driver side and just move my seat all the way forward (programmed it to seat setting 3). I do have a gap cover as well for the gap between the front and back seats.
I keep passenger rear seat up for a place to get in/out of while camping, take off shoes, etc. I use sheets, blanket and have my sleeping bag for warmth when needed.
Many comping trips to come in my Badlands Sas so my set up is pretty lovely for me!
 

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For the gap that gets created with the seat forward I turned around the headrest on the seat that is folder and then fill the gap with a wheelie suitcase. It fits perfectly.
 
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I love camping in my Badlands Sas! I have a 6in trifolding mattress that I got off of amazon and it is suuuuper comfy. I believe it is “cot” sized. May be single..
I put it on the driver side and just move my seat all the way forward (programmed it to seat setting 3). I do have a gap cover as well for the gap between the front and back seats.
I keep passenger rear seat up for a place to get in/out of while camping, take off shoes, etc. I use sheets, blanket and have my sleeping bag for warmth when needed.
Many comping trips to come in my Badlands Sas so my set up is pretty lovely for me!
It sounds like you have it all covered, it makes me want to start planning some trips, thanks.
 

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How is sleeping in back of bronco with mattress or sleeping bag.
Old guy here, about 6'1'' and I was surprised how the Deepsleep mattress performed on a trip in June. Pricey but well made and packs down nicely for storage. I also purchased the wedge for as needed use. As has been mentioned, seats all the way forward/tilted forward and there's enough room for a single user. Two sets for 2 people might be tight and most camping stuff would need to be left outside.
https://deepsleepoverland.com/products/deepsleep-solo-mat-for-ford-bronco-sport
 


 







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