Thread: Winter camping: sleep in vehicle or something else?

I'm slowly starting to do more and more overnight trips, so far I've just been sleeping in my tent, a small 2 man with no covered cooking area.
It's fine when the weather is good/warm, but sleeping on the cold ground in winter isn't great and if it's raining it's just miserable.

Even with an insulated inflatable hiking mattress the cold soaked ground gets to me eventually, so need to try something different.

I'm always going to be near my vehicle so feel like sleeping in that is a good idea, more than enough room.
However I don't want to spend a fortune on awnings, built in storage/kitchen etc.

Really I just want a simple tarp/cover/awning type set up that'll allow me to get in and out of the car under cover, cook under cover, and be able to stand up in.

I know I could just buy a $10 tarp from bunnings but then need poles, guide rope, etc. So a pre made solution would be preferred.

Would be keen to see pictures of anyone's setup, or get some products recommendations.
Also considering a swag, doesn't solve the under cover issue, but seems like a simple all in one tent, mattress, sleeping bag solution.