This is the best SUV camper build I have seen yet. Minimalist, fully functional and very stealth. There were a lot of great ideas packed in this video and it is a well thought out design. Excellent!!
If you buy a black cloth to hide stuff under.... The best cloth is black velvet. It eats light. I used it as a backdrop when I needed a black background when I photographed jewelry. Even when a cop shines his flashlight into your car it will not give you away. Unlike other types of cloth, it does not reflect.
That’s no longer a 4Runner. That’s a damn Batmobile. He sat in the front seat and pulled like 79 things out the door. I honestly didn’t want to watch this video but hey I love 4Runners and said let’s see what this guy is talking about…. Thirty minutes later I was like why is this over I need more. John is such a cool dude. He’s very analytical and thoughtful, and not only of himself but of others and his environment, not many people are like him nowadays. I loved the video host edited the video to just let him break the car down without interrupting him, genius. This truck needs to be studied by NASA to ensure every detail can be explored. From the outside it’s a complete mom mobile but John created and overland Batmobile that even James Bond would be proud to have. Amazing. God bless you John and safe travels.
First: to Tristan for allowing his guest to show his vehicle in his words and his way so the video flows so smoothly - bravo! Second: to John - WOW!!!! AWESOME!!! PRECISION PERFECTION! Never in the hundreds of builds I've viewed have I seen such care taken to meet all ones camping needs (ALL) and keep it perfectly sized to the vehicle so to be stored away in easy reach of what is daily needed and out of sight of what is not. Your foresight in planning was so inclusion of all your needs - even a Safe! You are a camper van without the van size and you are a passenger vehicle that hides a huge secret. All visually clutter free and comfortable. May you have many wonderful travels in front of you.
This guy knows what's up! I've been traveling and camping in my 4Runner for years...I thought I had a pretty good minimalist setup figured out, but I learned a lot from this dude. My hero! Thanks for posting this
John is the kind of guy you want for any kind of alien/zombie invasion. You know he is going to be well prepared. I've seen so many SUV/van builds and normally there isn't that much new stuff. This build is so far ahead of anything else I've seen. It is unbelievable. Lots of people will be willing to pay to get their rig designed like this. Even if you do 50% of what is done here, you will be good.
One of the 4runner nerds here. Thought I've seen all 4runner related overlanding stuff but 80% of what's shown here I've never seen done before. Great video and a true stealth camper! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the recognition. I do what do naturally but don’t often give myself enough credit for the hard work that went into each decision. Your words meant a great deal.
John is an analytical thinker and planner with clear objective. This is probably the best example of a stealth vehicle. To get a setup like this is not cheap but for the purpose of its existence, it is mostly necessary. I learn a lot watching this video, not about the built but the essence of a built. It made me realize that I must scrutinize what I put in my SUV more critically. Thank you for the links to gears; very handy!
I've seen a kid on a different channel that went overlanding with a cheap cooler, a camping chair, an inflatable mattress, and a portable grill in a pickup. And then this! Simply amazing!!!! People like me used to think that you need a $60,000+ rig to go places and experience the outdoors when we lose the real sight of the outdoors. 😊 Can't wait to do the same.
This video is perfection. From the host staying out of the way of his guest’s narration, to John, with his intelligent build-out. I’ve been wanting to see a setup like this for a long time. Thanks and safe travels.
Bidet is GREAT!... solves the toilet paper problem and also hygienic. Also, great food choices, avoid food poisioning, easy to prep and low energy use and MOST healthy!!! Great build and video!!
This build is so simple yet has all one needs! Tristan does such a great job of letting his guest do all the tour, only asking questions to answers he knows his viewers will want. AND the best part is no gabbing about every little thing he he has in the suv. Lighting was sometimes low though, I kept bringing the screen closer to my eyes as though my vision was the problem! I really enjoyed this video and wish I had the skills to put my suv together like this!
@@JohnMason-Hill I subscribed to your RUclips channel but haven’t had a chance to watch any of your videos but am looking forward to it. I just love your whole minimalist set-up!
@@JohnMason-Hill Hopefully you’ll do! Just subscribed to your channel not just because of your incredible built I’d love to own myself but moreover bc your way of storytelling got me ❣️
John, I think I love you! You are even more OCD about 'What If' than I am! I mean, my family used to rent a house we all fit in at OBX or in Tennessee and the kitchens were never completely furnished. So I put together a traveling kitchen that fits in 3 big tote boxes and 2 small packs. It has spatulas, pancake turners, an inexpensive set of sharp knives with covers, tongs of different sizes, dish towels, dish brushes, scrub sponges, serving utensils, serving/storage bowls, cutting boards, dishrack, tray, oh, I don't remember everything, but it is pretty much a full kitchen except for the appliances. And the family has been glad of it! Having what you need is important because it adds to your enjoyment of the trip. And that is what you've done with your SUV. It is darned near perfect! And the limo tint on the windows is brilliant! I don't know if I could pack as light as you when it comes to clothing... That's when my OCD really kicks in. But this is one of the best builds I've seen and the best stealth build, hands down. I think it's all of the truly cool gadgets and geegaws you've installed. Your electric is genius. I think that I may love the changes you made to the rear hatch the most. Being able to open the hatch from the inside, by the hatch, and having a hatch window that opens...Brilliant! Reminds me of when we used to travel in our station wagon and I got to sit in the way-back seat and watched where we'd been. This is definitely a high-class, gadget-filled, subtle SUV!
@@JohnMason-Hill the back facing seats rocked! I'd get back there with my toys and books and the family forgot I was there. And I always had my pillow in case I got tired. I loved having that back window open too. Got a good breeze going.
He has so many great things I've never even thought about it. That magnetic flashlight the trauma kit (I only have a first aid kit) WILL BE ADDED to my vehicle. AND, how about that window screen??? I made my own and really like them but his is much BETTER!
Honestly of all the Toyota fanboy overlanding rigs I've seen decked out with all the "stuff", this is one of THE BEST set ups I've seen. Very stealth, very usable and simple. Well done!! I think you may get a huge blast of requests for that interior roof rack. You may want to make another video expanding on the exact items you ordered.
@@JohnMason-Hill I agree about the interior roof rack. I was trying to design something and just nixed the Idea till I saw this setup. I would be a great place for my fishing poles and other accessories.
As a fellow 4Runner overlander, I have to give him big props for that ingenious interior roof rack system. By far one of the neatest things I've seen using the roof space inside the back of an SUV and may incorporate something similar into my own build.
What a great idea and solution. Some cargo netting and you have some extra storage space - you can be selective where you put the net. As I MTB i need more storage space that this set up - so would like need a platform under the bed for additional storage - but this has given me so many ideas
Think this is one of my favs so far! Kinda 'simple', well thought out, without a lot of construction, and very elegant, if that's the right word. Love the whole 'stealth' setup, including those 'flat' solar panels. Never heard of those solid-state fire extinguishers! Excellent setup imo!
I’ve watched a ton of people up fitting vehicles over the years. This has to be one of the best ever. Excellent build! You are brilliant! Thanks for sharing!!
I’ve been waiting for someone to kit out a 4Runner, because I hope to buy one for extended road trips - and Hot Damn! This was a complete Master Class! Lots of great ideas and products I’d never seen in any van or SUV build-out. Well done!
I wish I found this before I left SoCal. You would love my 5th gen 4Runner Overlander build. I sleep in my rig and have frig/freeze, full house electrical system, solar, large table, bar and more. Alas, I’m in PA now. Not quite what SoCal is….
I must have watched hundreds of setups and this one by far is the most efficient and well thought out setup ive come across so far. Loved it. Many thanks to John for sharing his knowledge.
Just amazing! I learned so much from this video. Thanks John for educating all of us who don’t have enough brain cells to think for ourselves. I’m a 74 year old and I love to go car camping. The simplicity of your ideas makes it wonderful!
wow this is an excellent APARTMENT you didn't miss anything, this is great education I am getting to fix my SUV. Thank you very much. I am 68 y/o. I've watch hundredths of videos, but yours is the best so far. I am gathering all the good information i need to start my journey , thank you, thank you, thank you God bless you for this. See you around
I so resonate with this guy's 8-inch mattress! In my 1998 Jeep I have an 8-inch mattress - so comfy - where his is 30-inches, mine is 27-inches. Clever stealthy build! It always amazes me how people outfit their vehicles for comfort and travel...you too, Tristan!
I have pretty much the same setup in my Mazda CX-9, minus the off-roading mods. Even the same mattress, but I went with the 6" version with a 2" memory foam topper. Best mattress I've ever had and the same as I use at home. I use custom fitted window covers with the shiny side facing in (nothing says urban camper like reflective window covers), a 19" TV and a 52qt fridge. I built a "shelf" that runs along the full length of the mattress that the fridge sits on, and underneath I've got my batteries and solar electronics and all my cooking gear, with a 180w solar panel painted black mounted on top between the luggage rails so it's pretty much invisible. I mounted a Max Air fan to a panel I made that drops into the sunroof and it pulls a huge amount of air through the vehicle which keeps it cooler and keeps it from smelling like a locker room, and then when I'm moving I remove the fan and stow it behind the seats. I love it.
Love love love! I live in Alaska and that would be perfect. Cabins are nice but you only have one location. This is a cabin everywhere! I love Toyota. I have a Tacoma.
I saw this on John’s RUclips video. He went to even more detail on this video. John has given me many great ideas and if you blend your Land Cruiser build and Johns, I believe you have the perfect set up!!!
My mom did some interior design when I was a kid and she would use L brackets for everything - shelving, window treatments, lighting, mounting/hanging art, etc. My dad started making fun of her, when ever there was any problem he'd say to her, "Maybe it just needs an L bracket." This build proves she might have been right. We can solve a lot of problems with L brackets lol
Legit insane build, so impressed. Just realized this video was over 30 minutes - had absolutely no idea I just watched for 30 minutes without blinking. Was completely enthralled with John and his BondRunner.
This video is the best of all that I watched on 4Runner. It is A-Z for anyone who wants to customize their 4Runner for overlanding. Very practical, great customizations and brilliantly executed. The car looks like any other 4runner on road without looking odd. Great job and I am saving this for my use.
Good one. Thank you. 🌻 I also have a 4Runner. I wanted an indoor gym to use when desired. One of the components is overhead grips to use for inclined pullups and chinups. It works great. You can run a doubled rope between the helper handles, with the rope passing through two padded grips that slide back and forth. Or you can do something similar with a bar. The rest of the gym consists of resistance bands, grip strength devices, and an adjustable hydraulic exerciser, which is much more versatile and useful than usually appreciated, especially if you get creative and make full use of the possibilities - the same can be said for resistance bands, bodyweight exercises, and dynamic tension exercises, including isokinetics, isometrics, and isotonics. Also various yoga and breathing exercises. If you make full use of the possibilities it's really surprising what you can do.
WOW! This is the best, most organized set up I have EVER seen! And I’ve seen a lot over the last five years. Some great ideas! Thank you to you and this fellow for great video.
Really liked this walkaround. I have a 2018 4Runner that I sleep in the back of when I go on trips and there were some nice ideas in here. I couldn't get away with the mattress on the floor--have too much stuff that I need to have with me (including a lot of photography gear)--but it was an enviable setup!
What a well-thought out build! I love the stealthy "all black accessories inside" and the roof rack inside too! I'm gonna work some of those ideas into my build!
I love that he does not have to show everything he has. I think most overlanders think they have to show off all their stuff and end up with way too much stuff.
Out of all the vehicles I owned and lived in in Los Angeles while maintaining a full-time office job was my 4Runner. Agreed that the back window is incredibly useful. When I owned a 2014 Subaru I lost space and missed that back window. When I do go travel I'm like him and I wash my clothes that night. Only thing I don't wash every night was my jeans since those don't dry quickly. When I do go for a week somewhere and travel with just my carryon I tend to have 3 outfits too many because I wash my clothing every night. I wish I outfit my 4Runner like this guy
Wonderful layout, with some very practical and well-considered function and safety related tips. Many thanks for this one, and thank you for including links to items John uses.
15:52 Very nice setup. I’m going to copy the inside roof rack for sure. One little thing that I would definitely do differently is separate the bidet from the food storage 😆.
Fascinating. What an achievement John. The takeaways for me for my daily urban drive will be the trauma/first aid kit and the very clever french 'Element' fire extinguisher rods. Many thanks. PS ... where does the little lady sleep ? !
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Thank you for the list. This is a great video to save for later reference.
@@KirkMcc yeah is there a link to his channel somewhere? Great build!!
where is link to his channel
Omg this is so cool!!!
Great way to list everything. Very helpful!
This is the best SUV camper build I have seen yet. Minimalist, fully functional and very stealth. There were a lot of great ideas packed in this video and it is a well thought out design. Excellent!!
Thanks. Glad you liked the build. Was a labor of love.
Awesome
What 4runner did you get? And your gas miles?
Came here to say more or less the same, lots of interesting ideas and products in this build, very cool.
Thanks so much
@@JohnMason-Hill the fact that everything is design to minimize waste is amazing. truly the coolest build i’ve seen.
If you buy a black cloth to hide stuff under.... The best cloth is black velvet. It eats light. I used it as a backdrop when I needed a black background when I photographed jewelry. Even when a cop shines his flashlight into your car it will not give you away.
Unlike other types of cloth, it does not reflect.
Thank you
This guy is a national treasure! He has everything you need without looking like you’re going into a zombie apocalypse.
Thank you
That's probably the most well done stealth setup I've ever seen
Same. Very smart
That’s no longer a 4Runner. That’s a damn Batmobile. He sat in the front seat and pulled like 79 things out the door.
I honestly didn’t want to watch this video but hey I love 4Runners and said let’s see what this guy is talking about….
Thirty minutes later I was like why is this over I need more. John is such a cool dude. He’s very analytical and thoughtful, and not only of himself but of others and his environment, not many people are like him nowadays.
I loved the video host edited the video to just let him break the car down without interrupting him, genius. This truck needs to be studied by NASA to ensure every detail can be explored. From the outside it’s a complete mom mobile but John created and overland Batmobile that even James Bond would be proud to have. Amazing.
God bless you John and safe travels.
Thank you!!!!❤
First: to Tristan for allowing his guest to show his vehicle in his words and his way so the video flows so smoothly - bravo! Second: to John - WOW!!!! AWESOME!!! PRECISION PERFECTION! Never in the hundreds of builds I've viewed have I seen such care taken to meet all ones camping needs (ALL) and keep it perfectly sized to the vehicle so to be stored away in easy reach of what is daily needed and out of sight of what is not. Your foresight in planning was so inclusion of all your needs - even a Safe! You are a camper van without the van size and you are a passenger vehicle that hides a huge secret. All visually clutter free and comfortable. May you have many wonderful travels in front of you.
Love. Love. Love you comment. I’ve been blown away by people’s responses to my rig. Thank you again.
💯% agree! Appreciate this channel, the video, impressive camper (man & rig), and your lovely comment.☺️ Fun stuff!
My mind is literally blown...I've officially found my dream build!!
This guy knows what's up! I've been traveling and camping in my 4Runner for years...I thought I had a pretty good minimalist setup figured out, but I learned a lot from this dude. My hero! Thanks for posting this
Sometimes you just find someone who's been exactly where you want to go (and you can steal all their wisdom 😁)
I like this guy 😅 hes very straight forward and has really great ideas!
John is the kind of guy you want for any kind of alien/zombie invasion. You know he is going to be well prepared.
I've seen so many SUV/van builds and normally there isn't that much new stuff.
This build is so far ahead of anything else I've seen. It is unbelievable. Lots of people will be willing to pay to get their rig designed like this.
Even if you do 50% of what is done here, you will be good.
You are awesome!! Best comments ever. Glad you love my ideas. Always thrilling to hear people’s responses.
@@JohnMason-Hill Thanks for showing your rig. You should be proud of your creation.
Love this clever build. John has thought of everything. I would even be happy with just the awesome bed and a cooler.
For real. I'm going with john.
One of the 4runner nerds here. Thought I've seen all 4runner related overlanding stuff but 80% of what's shown here I've never seen done before. Great video and a true stealth camper! Thanks for sharing!
Agreed!
Thank you for the recognition. I do what do naturally but don’t often give myself enough credit for the hard work that went into each decision. Your words meant a great deal.
John is an analytical thinker and planner with clear objective. This is probably the best example of a stealth vehicle. To get a setup like this is not cheap but for the purpose of its existence, it is mostly necessary. I learn a lot watching this video, not about the built but the essence of a built. It made me realize that I must scrutinize what I put in my SUV more critically. Thank you for the links to gears; very handy!
I love your comment about the essence of a build. A beautiful way to put it.
Experience is experience
That interior roof rack is absolutely genius. Amazing ingenuity.
The joy for his car is infectious. I could listen to people talk about stuff the love all day long.
He is comfortable and having fun in a vehicle that can go anywhere without bringing any attention to himself/vehicle. Awesome!
Sweet Rig! This is like the James Bond of overland rigs. Amazing ideas and creative thinking! Thanks for sharing John’s set up!
Wow! That’s an awesome compliment. It was labor of love for sure.
This guy has thought of it all. I'm amazed at how much stuff he has while still being stealth.
Love John’s philosophy about travel. Exactly the same as mine. Keep it simple. Stealthy. Capable of taking you on any adventure.
Thank you!!
I am seriously impressed. John has thought of everything.
This should win an award for his attention to detail, best minimalist build ever.
this is the most dad overland rig ever. i kind of love that though
I've seen a kid on a different channel that went overlanding with a cheap cooler, a camping chair, an inflatable mattress, and a portable grill in a pickup.
And then this! Simply amazing!!!!
People like me used to think that you need a $60,000+ rig to go places and experience the outdoors when we lose the real sight of the outdoors. 😊
Can't wait to do the same.
Some of those devices are the bomb! Fire extinguisher. Trauma kit vs. 1st aid. Lights.
That interior 80/20 rack is GENIUS!!! This is a FABULOUS build!
This video is perfection. From the host staying out of the way of his guest’s narration, to John, with his intelligent build-out. I’ve been wanting to see a setup like this for a long time. Thanks and safe travels.
Bidet is GREAT!... solves the toilet paper problem and also hygienic. Also, great food choices, avoid food poisioning, easy to prep and low energy use and MOST healthy!!! Great build and video!!
This build is so simple yet has all one needs! Tristan does such a great job of letting his guest do all the tour, only asking questions to answers he knows his viewers will want. AND the best part is no gabbing about every little thing he he has in the suv. Lighting was sometimes low though, I kept bringing the screen closer to my eyes as though my vision was the problem! I really enjoyed this video and wish I had the skills to put my suv together like this!
If you need any help just reach out to me. Happy to give advice or lend a hand. I’m retired and have a lot of time on my hands.
@@JohnMason-Hill I subscribed to your RUclips channel but haven’t had a chance to watch any of your videos but am looking forward to it. I just love your whole minimalist set-up!
@@metroteacher thank you so much. I haven’t made a video in year, life got in the way, but I’m about to make a bunch.
@@JohnMason-Hill Hopefully you’ll do! Just subscribed to your channel not just because of your incredible built I’d love to own myself but moreover bc your way of storytelling got me ❣️
John, I think I love you! You are even more OCD about 'What If' than I am! I mean, my family used to rent a house we all fit in at OBX or in Tennessee and the kitchens were never completely furnished. So I put together a traveling kitchen that fits in 3 big tote boxes and 2 small packs. It has spatulas, pancake turners, an inexpensive set of sharp knives with covers, tongs of different sizes, dish towels, dish brushes, scrub sponges, serving utensils, serving/storage bowls, cutting boards, dishrack, tray, oh, I don't remember everything, but it is pretty much a full kitchen except for the appliances. And the family has been glad of it! Having what you need is important because it adds to your enjoyment of the trip. And that is what you've done with your SUV. It is darned near perfect! And the limo tint on the windows is brilliant! I don't know if I could pack as light as you when it comes to clothing... That's when my OCD really kicks in. But this is one of the best builds I've seen and the best stealth build, hands down. I think it's all of the truly cool gadgets and geegaws you've installed. Your electric is genius. I think that I may love the changes you made to the rear hatch the most. Being able to open the hatch from the inside, by the hatch, and having a hatch window that opens...Brilliant! Reminds me of when we used to travel in our station wagon and I got to sit in the way-back seat and watched where we'd been.
This is definitely a high-class, gadget-filled, subtle SUV!
Wow! Thank you Jane. We use to have one of those station wagons growing up too. Loved backward facing seats.
@@JohnMason-Hill the back facing seats rocked! I'd get back there with my toys and books and the family forgot I was there. And I always had my pillow in case I got tired. I loved having that back window open too. Got a good breeze going.
This guy has absolutely nailed it.
He has so many great things I've never even thought about it. That magnetic flashlight the trauma kit (I only have a first aid kit) WILL BE ADDED to my vehicle. AND, how about that window screen??? I made my own and really like them but his is much BETTER!
I have watched and seen hundreds of car, camping, suv camping, city & stealth videos and vehicles, this is one of the most amazing ones I’ve ever! 👏
Thank you so much.
Sir,
This is the very “BEST” off road SUV video I’ve seen yet. Truly.
Honestly of all the Toyota fanboy overlanding rigs I've seen decked out with all the "stuff", this is one of THE BEST set ups I've seen. Very stealth, very usable and simple. Well done!! I think you may get a huge blast of requests for that interior roof rack. You may want to make another video expanding on the exact items you ordered.
Will do!
@@JohnMason-Hill I agree about the interior roof rack. I was trying to design something and just nixed the Idea till I saw this setup. I would be a great place for my fishing poles and other accessories.
this guy had a lot of time to think of this because it’s awesome. I thought I was pretty thorough. Wow!
This might be my favorite setup I’ve ever seen
Thanks Shawn!!
My mind was blown over and over by this video. I don’t think I’ll ever be as good at anything as he is at this
As a fellow 4Runner overlander, I have to give him big props for that ingenious interior roof rack system. By far one of the neatest things I've seen using the roof space inside the back of an SUV and may incorporate something similar into my own build.
Would love to see your solution when you get it up and running! Cheers.
What a great idea and solution. Some cargo netting and you have some extra storage space - you can be selective where you put the net. As I MTB i need more storage space that this set up - so would like need a platform under the bed for additional storage - but this has given me so many ideas
John is not only a great overlander, but also an excellent presenter! I just spent 30mins of my life watching this video that feels like 3mins.
I am absolutely blown away. Totally genius little things that add up to a complete and truly stealth over lander. Well done, John.
Thank you so much. A labor of love for sure.
"this is a bidet". 15:37
You got the WHOLE tour.
Awesome build! 🤙
Thank you!
Think this is one of my favs so far! Kinda 'simple', well thought out, without a lot of construction, and very elegant, if that's the right word. Love the whole 'stealth' setup, including those 'flat' solar panels. Never heard of those solid-state fire extinguishers! Excellent setup imo!
I’ve watched a ton of people up fitting vehicles over the years. This has to be one of the best ever. Excellent build! You are brilliant! Thanks for sharing!!
This guy has thought of everything. what a genius! He has a treasure trove of great solutions and ideas. Great video Tristan!
This is a thoughtful man who truly loves camping !
I’ve been waiting for someone to kit out a 4Runner, because I hope to buy one for extended road trips - and Hot Damn! This was a complete Master Class! Lots of great ideas and products I’d never seen in any van or SUV build-out. Well done!
I wish I found this before I left SoCal. You would love my 5th gen 4Runner Overlander build. I sleep in my rig and have frig/freeze, full house electrical system, solar, large table, bar and more. Alas, I’m in PA now. Not quite what SoCal is….
The best build I have ever seen - Period. Expertly filmed, clear and concise. So many ideas I plan to borrow I lost count.
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Wow Tristan that 4 Runner was really packed to hills with lifesaving upgrades! He really did his homework! Thank you for showing this!❤️😀🇺🇸🚙🌏
I must have watched hundreds of setups and this one by far is the most efficient and well thought out setup ive come across so far. Loved it. Many thanks to John for sharing his knowledge.
Just amazing! I learned so much from this video. Thanks John for educating all of us who don’t have enough brain cells to think for ourselves. I’m a 74 year old and I love to go car camping. The simplicity of your ideas makes it wonderful!
WOW 😳 Amazing build!!! He covered everything you need. Very unique, cool accessories, organized, and yet very stealthy. Loved it!!!
A labor of love. Thank you.
wow this is an excellent APARTMENT you didn't miss anything, this is great education I am getting to fix my SUV. Thank you very much. I am 68 y/o. I've watch hundredths of videos, but yours is the best so far. I am gathering all the good information i need to start my journey , thank you, thank you, thank you God bless you for this. See you around
Thank you
I so resonate with this guy's 8-inch mattress! In my 1998 Jeep I have an 8-inch mattress - so comfy - where his is 30-inches, mine is 27-inches. Clever stealthy build! It always amazes me how people outfit their vehicles for comfort and travel...you too, Tristan!
Thank you Gail.
I have pretty much the same setup in my Mazda CX-9, minus the off-roading mods. Even the same mattress, but I went with the 6" version with a 2" memory foam topper. Best mattress I've ever had and the same as I use at home. I use custom fitted window covers with the shiny side facing in (nothing says urban camper like reflective window covers), a 19" TV and a 52qt fridge. I built a "shelf" that runs along the full length of the mattress that the fridge sits on, and underneath I've got my batteries and solar electronics and all my cooking gear, with a 180w solar panel painted black mounted on top between the luggage rails so it's pretty much invisible. I mounted a Max Air fan to a panel I made that drops into the sunroof and it pulls a huge amount of air through the vehicle which keeps it cooler and keeps it from smelling like a locker room, and then when I'm moving I remove the fan and stow it behind the seats. I love it.
Wow! I have a minivan but I watched this video with a notebook! So many great ideas! Loved the solar setup. Thank you, Tristan and John!
You are so very welcome. Let me know if I can clarify anything for you.
Dude...you educated this 65 year Oldman. Awesome video. Grateful stay safe
Honestly one of the most well thought out and practical set ups. The interior roof rack is genius and very well thought out.
One of the best over landing setups I’ve seen well prepared.
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Love love love! I live in Alaska and that would be perfect. Cabins are nice but you only have one location. This is a cabin everywhere! I love Toyota. I have a Tacoma.
I saw this on John’s RUclips video. He went to even more detail on this video. John has given me many great ideas and if you blend your Land Cruiser build and Johns, I believe you have the perfect set up!!!
The flash light is good idea.
My mom did some interior design when I was a kid and she would use L brackets for everything - shelving, window treatments, lighting, mounting/hanging art, etc. My dad started making fun of her, when ever there was any problem he'd say to her, "Maybe it just needs an L bracket." This build proves she might have been right. We can solve a lot of problems with L brackets lol
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Thanks! Aloha from Oahu.. this video is helpful for me as a minimalist.
Legit insane build, so impressed. Just realized this video was over 30 minutes - had absolutely no idea I just watched for 30 minutes without blinking. Was completely enthralled with John and his BondRunner.
Once I saw the forks over knives book, I knew this guy was smart. Great build!
Dude! He has it figured out! Most innovative and together I’ve ever seen! Thanks, Tristan for sharing all this cool stuff.
Thank you Jerry. I’m humbled by your words of praise.
Wow, just wow. I absolutely love the efficiency and thoughtfulness of this build.
Awesome build! I love that interior roof rack!
Thank you. That roof rack gets a lot of love. See you down the road.
This is the coolest build shown so far. So clean and elegant.
Seriously, I felt my jaw drop after paying attention to all of your thoughtful details. Great job fantastic rig. Thanks to you both for sharing.
Thank you so much.
This video is the best of all that I watched on 4Runner. It is A-Z for anyone who wants to customize their 4Runner for overlanding. Very practical, great customizations and brilliantly executed. The car looks like any other 4runner on road without looking odd. Great job and I am saving this for my use.
Wow, this guy has everything. I love his set up and all his little gadgets x
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WOW... Really well thought out !!! And he's SOS free. Very cool !
I watched this 3 times to gather all the details! A very impressive set up! Thank you John and Tristan for the inspiration!
You are so welcome Heidi.
This is the best set up I’ve ever seen online. Very impressive
I use my 4R for occasional car camping, picked up a lot of good tips on this one! Thanks!
Thank you!
This is actually stealth. John did a great job. Thank you for sharing.
Good one. Thank you. 🌻
I also have a 4Runner. I wanted an indoor gym to use when desired. One of the components is overhead grips to use for inclined pullups and chinups. It works great. You can run a doubled rope between the helper handles, with the rope passing through two padded grips that slide back and forth. Or you can do something similar with a bar.
The rest of the gym consists of resistance bands, grip strength devices, and an adjustable hydraulic exerciser, which is much more versatile and useful than usually appreciated, especially if you get creative and make full use of the possibilities - the same can be said for resistance bands, bodyweight exercises, and dynamic tension exercises, including isokinetics, isometrics, and isotonics. Also various yoga and breathing exercises. If you make full use of the possibilities it's really surprising what you can do.
Wow! What’s your channel? I’d love to see your vehicle!
One of the best for stealth living that I've ever seen. This guy should be on a Bob Wells vid. Alot of fun to watch, thanx.
Bob actually gave me many good ideas and I’ve been to his RTR. Great guy.
Love the stealth and minimalist look. Such clean lines everywhere. Great explanations of all the details. I can feel the joy and pride!
This is the best set up I have ever seen…out of hundreds of videos! Bravo!
WOW! This is the best, most organized set up I have EVER seen! And I’ve seen a lot over the last five years. Some great ideas! Thank you to you and this fellow for great video.
Thank you!!
He is the GOAT of SUV camping, amazing!
Really liked this walkaround. I have a 2018 4Runner that I sleep in the back of when I go on trips and there were some nice ideas in here. I couldn't get away with the mattress on the floor--have too much stuff that I need to have with me (including a lot of photography gear)--but it was an enviable setup!
Thank you John. Happy trails.
This guy has the best little customizations and additions, this is all brilliant and stealthy
Thanks!
What a well-thought out build! I love the stealthy "all black accessories inside" and the roof rack inside too! I'm gonna work some of those ideas into my build!
This guy has thought of it all. So much wisdom packed into this vid. Thanks for making it.
I love that he does not have to show everything he has. I think most overlanders think they have to show off all their stuff and end up with way too much stuff.
100% agree.
John is my hero... wow want an awesome stealth overland vehicle. This is the best SUV Camper build ever... Bravo!
Thank you so much!
Smartly done...indeed! Thanks for the video.
Out of all the vehicles I owned and lived in in Los Angeles while maintaining a full-time office job was my 4Runner. Agreed that the back window is incredibly useful. When I owned a 2014 Subaru I lost space and missed that back window. When I do go travel I'm like him and I wash my clothes that night. Only thing I don't wash every night was my jeans since those don't dry quickly. When I do go for a week somewhere and travel with just my carryon I tend to have 3 outfits too many because I wash my clothing every night. I wish I outfit my 4Runner like this guy
Wow amazing build, so well organized and thought out! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Seb. See you down the road.
4Runners are bad ass, yours takes them to another level entirely... kudos!
Thanks Tim
This build was very well done, with great ideas to share! Thank you both for putting this out there.
Thank you Brandon!
brilliant in its simplicity and functionality .. love the interior roof rack and gets it done electrical system.
Wonderful layout, with some very practical and well-considered function and safety related tips. Many thanks for this one, and thank you for including links to items John uses.
This is the first truly stealth setup I’ve seen. Brilliant and so well thought out. 🔥
15:52 Very nice setup. I’m going to copy the inside roof rack for sure. One little thing that I would definitely do differently is separate the bidet from the food storage 😆.
I agree about the “bidet” in the food storage…also the toilet leaned up against the pillow!
Fascinating. What an achievement John. The takeaways for me for my daily urban drive will be the trauma/first aid kit and the very clever french 'Element' fire extinguisher rods. Many thanks. PS ... where does the little lady sleep ? !