Yup, it’s another 4Runner.

[dubsludge]

2020 Toyota 4Runner SR5P

Bone stock right now, but the first overland worthy upgrades are some Fifteen52 Analog HD wheels and Toyo Open Country A/T tires.

The information within this forum is going to help greatly as I build this rig up! Any and all suggestions are welcome during this process! Thank you Overland Bound crew!

 

[MazeVX]

Nice vehicle and a really good base to build upon.
Safe travels always!

 

[dubsludge]

Nice vehicle and a really good base to build upon.
Safe travels always!

Thank you! I’m excited!

 

[AggieOE]

Looks great!
The 4Runner has to be the go-to overlanding vehicle. I mean where else do you find something as cost-effective, capable, versatile, dependable, reliable, comfortable, and good-looking? You don't. lol

With your wheel choice, are you going for a more retro look? I've been eyeballing those for a while as they have an old-school NATO vehicle vibe.

 

[tjZ06]

Tires (which you're already doing) and armor (the extent will depend on what type of trails you plan). The rest is just extra (coming from a guy with a Hemi-swapped, long-arm WJ and a solid axle-swapped D'max ;) :) ).

-TJ

 

[chetmak]

2020 Toyota 4Runner SR5P

Bone stock right now, but the first overland worthy upgrades are some Fifteen52 Analog HD wheels and Toyo Open Country A/T tires.

The information within this forum is going to help greatly as I build this rig up! Any and all suggestions are welcome during this process! Thank you Overland Bound crew!

Do you sleep in it?

 

[dubsludge]

Looks great!
The 4Runner has to be the go-to overlanding vehicle. I mean where else do you find something as cost-effective, capable, versatile, dependable, reliable, comfortable, and good-looking? You don't. lol


With your wheel choice, are you going for a more retro look? I've been eyeballing those for a while as they have an old-school NATO vehicle vibe.

I am a fan of those retro looking wheels on trucks for sure. I have found that Fifteen52 has some nice looking steelie style wheels.

I’m also open to suggestions of wheels of that style from other companies!

 

[dubsludge]

Do you sleep in it?

I haven’t taken a trip yet but that’s the plan!

 

[ZombieCat]

Do you sleep in it?

I haven’t taken a trip yet but that’s the plan!

Have you built any type of platform in the back to level your sleeping area? I didn’t want a drawer system, so I recently built a low, removable platform to raise the rear cargo area up about 2.5 inches. You can leave it in even with the second row seats upright and it makes a huge difference in comfort. I always felt I was sliding toward the rear lift gate - even with a good air mattress. BTW, I have a 2016 4Runner Trail. It’s a fun truck and very comfortable for long drives.

 

[dubsludge]

Do you sleep in it?

I haven’t taken a trip yet but that’s the plan!

Have you built any type of platform in the back to level your sleeping area? I didn’t want a drawer system, so I recently built a low, removable platform to raise the rear cargo area up about 2.5 inches. You can leave it in even with the second row seats upright and it makes a huge difference in comfort. I always felt I was sliding toward the rear lift gate - even with a good air mattress. BTW, I have a 2016 4Runner Trail. It’s a fun truck and very comfortable for long drives.

I do not have a platform yet but that’s the plan. Unfortunately, right now I have to delete the 3rd row seats before tackling the project. It’s a feature the 4Runner has that I didn’t know about until I went to the dealership to buy the vehicle.

Do you have storage beneath your platform? I like the idea of a drawer system for stove use and storage, however, I am still weighing out my options. Do you have any pictures of your set up?

 

[ZombieCat]

I used this guy’s video as a go by:
I chose to keep mine very low profile, rather than a drawer system because I only sleep in the truck on occasion; other times I’m either towing my teardrop or in a tent. Other drawbacks to a drawer platform are increased weight, less headroom, and less versatility. This platform is also inexpensive compared to drawer/deck configurations and WAY easier to build.
Here are some photos of my platform:

 

[dubsludge]

I used this guy’s video as a go by:
I chose to keep mine very low profile, rather than a drawer system because I only sleep in the truck on occasion; other times I’m either towing my teardrop or in a tent. Other drawbacks to a drawer platform are increased weight, less headroom, and less versatility. This platform is also inexpensive compared to drawer/deck configurations and WAY easier to build.
Here are some photos of my platform:

Cool! I watched some of his videos while considering which vehicle I wanted to buy. I like his idea for a hatch tent as well!
Thank you for your pictures! This design would be a great starting point for once I remove the 3rd row seats.

 

[trail_runn4r]

I used this guy’s video as a go by:
I chose to keep mine very low profile, rather than a drawer system because I only sleep in the truck on occasion; other times I’m either towing my teardrop or in a tent. Other drawbacks to a drawer platform are increased weight, less headroom, and less versatility. This platform is also inexpensive compared to drawer/deck configurations and WAY easier to build.
Here are some photos of my platform:

I got a similar setup with the addition of a slide out table and it has been working super wall and costed me very little!

 

[ZombieCat]

I used this guy’s video as a go by:
I chose to keep mine very low profile, rather than a drawer system because I only sleep in the truck on occasion; other times I’m either towing my teardrop or in a tent. Other drawbacks to a drawer platform are increased weight, less headroom, and less versatility. This platform is also inexpensive compared to drawer/deck configurations and WAY easier to build.
Here are some photos of my platform:

Cool! I watched some of his videos while considering which vehicle I wanted to buy. I like his idea for a hatch tent as well!
Thank you for your pictures! This design would be a great starting point for once I remove the 3rd row seats.

There’s really no right or wrong setup, just what works. Your system will evolve with personal experience. I spent 10+ years packing my tent/bed/kitchen/clothes/toiletries into a 65L backpack and flying across the country to camp. That evolved into driving and camping in a tent. Now I mostly tow my little trailer for 1-3 month excursions. Old age, lol. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!