Just bought a 2021 4Runner Venture!!

[North east adventures]

I will be picking up this rig later next week! I have to drop off a different set of tires that I am having the dealer install and they are giving me a credit off of the price equal to the cost of my tires. It is getting a proper set of adventure tires LT265/70/17 Falken wild peak AT3W.

I am sad to have to sell my Nissan WD21 Pathfinder but am also very excited to have this sweet Toyota.

 

[wishihada4runner]

Awesome!!! Congrats on the new ride! No interest in waiting for the 6th gen huh?

 

[North east adventures]

i am going to feel spoiled with this 4Runner. It Comes with so many features that I would normally have to add onto most vehicles. Has KDSS sway bar system which sounds like a great feature and has all of the other TRD OffRoad goodies. I won't be doing any real heavy off-roading with it until it gets a few years of shine worn off. Lots of family camping and road trips. I don't plan to go crazy with mods or any heavy drawer systems and such. I did recently purchase a Jackery 1000 witch will be our power source. I don't think I want to lug around has much heavy gear (highlife jack, as many tools and other rarely used items) Has to be a good everyday use vehicle but also easy and comfortable to go on some adventures. I am not sure about a rooftop tent? It would be so high getting in & out and our black lab comes with us usually so that must be difficult. I may use my trailer on longer trips and maybe get a tent set up on it.

 

[North east adventures]

Awesome!!! Congrats on the new ride! No interest in waiting for the 6th gen huh?

I like they proven systems and the look of the 5th gen. 2021 did offer a few nice modern updates also which is why we decided to go with new instead of one a couple years old.

 

[terryg]

Just curious, do you think the steps will be a problem with obstacles?

 

[wishihada4runner]

Just curious, do you think the steps will be a problem with obstacles?

I’ve always wondered the same. Those predator steps look awesome but wonder if they’d be a problem with large rocks catching since they’re not flat across to simply slid over a rock.

 

[North east adventures]

I’ve always wondered the same. Those predator steps look awesome but wonder if they’d be a problem with large rocks catching since they’re not flat across to simply slid over a rock.

They would not be great for any larger rocks or medium to heavy off road driving.

 

[North east adventures]

Just curious, do you think the steps will be a problem with obstacles?

Yes they hang down fairly low

 

[North east adventures]

I started to add some amber spot / fog lights on my 4Runner tonight. Also added a Toyota nameplate from an FJcruiser grille I had laying around in my garage.

 

[North east adventures]

Had my 4runner out on some back roads. Most of the snow is finally gone.

 

[North east adventures]

I also found a new set of the factory tub style floor mats from another local 4runner owner. I now have 3 different types of floor mats but will likely only use these new ones. I just used a picture I found online so I could continue sitting and drinking coffee.

 

[North east adventures]

I am debating on what type of sleeping and camp/kitchen setup to go with. We are a family of 3 with a black Labrador. I already have lots of camping gear because we have done all styles of camping over the years. Backpacking, ground tenting (have a nice LLBean tent). Have had a large travel trailer and have had a smaller travel trailer. So lots of gear gathered up over the years. I also built a very sturdy utility trailer about 12 years ago that is just over 4’ wide by about 6.5” long it has strong steel sides, strong plate steel fenders, and a strong tailgate with 3500lbs axle. I call it my truck. It works great for truck things but have thought about turning it into a camping setup. Be nice to make it a hybrid type of build so I can still use as a utility trailer.

I don’t think I want to put a rooftop tent up on top of the 4runner and don’t want to put any permanent gear in the back of my 4runner.

Here is a list of some of the gear I already have.

All recovery gear less a winch.
Jackery 1000 power station.
Several different quality coolers inc 12v chiller but no fridge.
Good ground tent and tons of other camping accessories.

Wondering what others have done with similar gear.

I am not going to be able to get out overlanding that often and most of our camping trips end up being at national and provincial parks.