3RD GEN 4RUNNER CAMPER CONVERSION: Dog friendly DIY storage/sleeping platform
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
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This is Part 1 in a series of videos that explain the ins and outs of my 2002 Toyota 4Runner camping setup, covering every pedantic detail from cooking utensils to roof-mounted awnings. In this first video, I've focused on the design and construction of a DIY storage and sleeping platform that accommodates me and my dog LB.
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Love it. Really like the washer and pencil for tracing the contours of the vehicle.
Glad you like it!
You cannot go wrong with a third GEN 4RUNNER they’re amazing
Agreed
This has got to be the cleanest setup I've seen yet!! Please make some sort of tutorial i want to do this for my 4runner. Love these vids!
Thanks Alexis. Noted ;-)
@@kendellharbin Yes! best setup out there. Thanks for it! I'm planning to do this one, Any chance of having the measurements?
Great setup. Times get tuff old lady put me out I have absolutely no problem sleeping n my 3rd gen.
That's the spirit!
Americans are so much better at woodwork than us in the UK, great video 👍
Well shucks I dont know if thats true. But thanks!
This was the easiest "Subscribe" of my short "camping-in-my-4Runner," "RUclips-watching-to-figure-it-all-out" career. I just bought a new 4Runner (5th Gen) and am in the planning stages. Love the arid, laid-back sense of humor, the whimsey and the incredibly useful tips (the washer tip and the rear hatch switch). I have slightly different needs (and phobias--coffin syndrome and being eaten by a bear to be specific) so will likely end up with different solutions, but it's always helpful to hear your rationale and thinking. One thing that occurred to me in watching you demo your front compartments is to line those with loose cloth bags/liners of some sort (pillow cases came to mind), maybe staple to edges of compartment, so smaller things don't find the far reaches of those compartments and disappear or slide out the sides. For what it's worth. Keep up the good work, have fun, and maybe I will see you on the road somewhere.
Came to see 4Runner, stayed for the good vibes. 🌎
Are you still on the road. Been rebuilding my blazer for 6 months getting ready to do the same. Hopefully just 1 more week until I set off. Had some questions if you are still blowing with the wind.
For several years I've collected ideas for a 4runner box and I think this is the winner.
Hey thanks, that means a lot!
Fantastic, nicest version I've seen anywhere.
I bought my 3rd gen with a very basic set up in the back. No drawers just the platform. Gonna be making some changes. Thank you so much! I've got 3 dogs. A German shepherd? A bulldogge and a husky mix
im going to be starting the same thing in my 3rd gen 4runner! wish you the best!!
More please....getting ready to buy a 4Runner and your build is the bomb
Aye aye captain
sooo dialed. love the build. just built out my Runner for my 2 big dogs n me. this gave me some ideas for future improvements
Glad it could offer some insights! 2 big dogs, oh boy!
Two minutes in and I’m already loving it.
The pencil and washer footage just blew my mind. Great video of your build. Those older forerunners are still great vehicles. Well done!
I actually quite like the concept of a fore runner. " Let's run, to the fore!" --- Thanks Danielle, truly.
Some interesting pieces there. I converted my 2000 4Runner back in 2016. It's a bit different than any others I've seen and I keep thinking I should make a video tour of it.
Well engineered box, simple and smart! I also love the way of extension your floor.
Thanks!
I’m 2 mins into this video and already like holy shit this is def a channel I’m going to enjoy watching content from.
Glad to know it resonates :-)
Nice rig and video. I would like to recommend that people interested in the platform bed rig something quick and cheap to try before the big investment. As someone who has been sleeping an average of 35 nights a year in a Gen 3 for the last 3 years I found it miserable. It is difficult to climb in and out of especially from the side doors and the lack of headroom is really clostriphobic. I went back to a little more gear on the roof and sleep between the wheels. I can still climb over the front seat and in bed without getting out of truck if necessary.
I think this is an excellent point!
Best way to include the sleeper I’ve seen, especially in a 3rd Gen!
I watched the excessive videos and 18 months ago I bought a 2005 Sienna. Spent 2 summers out west visiting 6 states and a dozen national parks. However I’m at the point where there are some areas I couldn’t get too in a minivan, so I’m looking at 4Runners now for the 4wd and extra ground clearance.
Right on! The Sienna really offers so much, aside from that backroad access. I've got my eye on the new land cruiser these days... a pipe dream I cant afford, but still fun!
such perfect timing to stumble upon this video! started my build for my 3rd gen over the past couple weekends and today was a bit stumped on how to effectively get the curvature of the interior sides, that washer trick is excellent!! that lil clip prob just saved me 2 hours of slowly cutting down edges and it likely not lining up correct. #blessed Overall stoked for you, this build is great!! happy adventuring :)
I have a 1997 4Runner, & my doggie looks very much like your doggie!
You are such a bad ass! I camp with my husky and ride with her so much! I do have a family that depends on my but do look forward to doing some camping together in the future!!!! Keep going, it pays off when you’re older they say.
Hey thanks - hope you and your fam can get out there together!
Currently doing the mod for the back window from the same video. Your friend helping with the overall build out is such a stinking win. Lol
As a woodworking Goof, I like that youre using the carpentry terminology !...;)....
Commenting and liking for your youtube algorithm. awesome video, just bought a 3rd gen. I really hope you can reach lots of people and make a dime in the process. Keep it up!
Thank you much :-)
This is GREAT!!! Thank you for sharing! Just got a 4th gen 4Runner and have been dreaming of doing something similar! Looking forward to more videos!
Hey thanks. And good luck! Given that I am responding a year later... hopefully by now you've already got something built!
This is THE video I've been looking for! I have a 2001 SR5 FWD that I'm thinking into converting. Thank you so much for uploading this.
Glad I could help!
Waiting to see full set up of your kitchen and already saved this one for the design! 👍🏻👍🏻
Sweet! FYI the 'full kitchen setup' is at the bottom of my list, but the kitchen gear video is live!
So much Fancier than my DYI 94 Toyota 4X pick up I traveled in the back of for years (a long time ago)
Cheers! Great to hear your thought flow and see the build. I'm preparing my fore runner to house two large brindley boys (and myself) and haven't been seeing a lot of video's taking them into account!
TWO DOGS! Woof - good luck to you
3:05 🤣🤣🤣
Just bought a 3rd Gen 4Runner and I'm loving this conversion. Nice!
Welcome to the club :-)
Incredible! So stoked to see your Magical Non-Linear Thinking For President sticker!!
@@kendellharbin Let me know if you make it to the bay. I'm still seeking a way for you to spend some time at BAVC
Awesome! Thank you for actually showing a human and large dog IN the vehicle. It give a much better idea of how they fit! How deep are the drawers?
Already loving this video thanks to the honesty regarding dogs, drones, and click bait. That cracked me up 😂 Looking forward to the rest of this and for ideas on how to convert my own 3rd Gen 4-Runner.
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow! Love this video & your SUV conversion! I have a Toyota Highlander and want to do this! Thank you! Can’t wait to see all your videos! 👏💕
Really loving this design & build! I have been trying to figure out how to do a sleep platform,while having a space for my 95 pound German Shepherd in my 4Runner. I’m going to build a very similar setup.That washer trick for following the contours was awesome.Thank you for sharing your build & happy travels!
You are a very intelligent and interesting person, you have great potential to be a very popular youtuber someday.
Well shux thank you
The awning idea/installation would be cool to add to my 2000 4runner. Can't wait to see it
Awning update has been posted!
Awesome build! I'm planning to do something similar in my '03 this spring so this is super helpful :)
USEFUL VIDEO !!! it's and ELABORATE DETAILED BILTE, Los of PLANING and REASHERGE most have gotten in to it, but THANKS 👍 , looking forward to see the rest of your GEAR , that you Carrie with you !!!👌
Love it!! U inspired me and my 02’🤙😎 good to see other girls into this! Nice work on the box!!! Freaking fantastic!! Best part when LB jumps on the box!! The way he slides in😂. Rock on! 🤙😁
So glad I could offer the inspiration. All about getting out there!
This is an awesome design! I also am building out storage revolving around big dog in my 3rd gen
Hey thanks Trey! I just released plans for this design in another video. If you are interested, maybe it can help you with your build?
You guys are so talented! Thanks and I hope for all that you need.
Got me an 06 4Runner and thank ima do the same
Great job, well thought out and well executed design.
Thank you! Cheers!
The small details really make this build! Love it!
WHy thank you Richard!
Very interested to see more videos! Love the editing style and content. I also have an 02 and just outfitted it this Fall. (nowhere near as clever as your set up, but I love it!) I'm 6'6'' so it's a little different fit, lol. Keep up the good work and enjoy the adventures of 2021!
I loved this video, your personality, the creativity, and just the whole thing.. great job and thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Right on Cory, thanks!
Great video. Please make more soon. I’d love to see some videos about trips you’ve taken/favorite places so far.
More to come!
Loved the video. Cool and informative. Nice build and thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the feedback!
Awesome setup, I'm actually building something similar for my jeep wrangler. Thanks for sharing!
Right on! I hope some of this can translate. Enjoy!
Very nice! I will be using some of your ideas in the buildout of my 02 4Runner!
Right on!
Holy moly! I thought this was linnea from akela and linnea! 😱😱😱
I had to google what you were referencing here... sounded like maybe a disney movie? But now I see, a traveler and a dog! Thanks for turning me on to their channel.
I'd love to camp in my 05 Ford Escape Hybrid but at 63 I'm too hesitant. I love watching videos like this however. New sub!!
I say its never too late! But then again, I'm only 31 so what do I know?! Maybe a camper with more standing room would suit you?
Very nicely done......I know I've watched this B4, but worth a 2nd look.😊
"good luck finding a 4 Runner" - yep, and this is the reason I ended up buying an 07 model a couple of years ago. these things hold up WELL. and also retain the hell out of their value. there's a reason 4 Runners have a cult-like following.
That you for appreciating that bit :-) They are just so indestructible
I'm so excited to this in the next few years! Going to be interesting with my dogs tho 🤣
Rottweiler, malinois x Labrador, and toy poodle plus me and they're all going to have kennels too 😭🤣
My plan is a van, mini van, or suv but I'm so so excited for this to happen! I'm going to be living in it full time and it's going to be interesting to say the least :D
I love you why did this make me cry?? must be the pro editing
I've always loved a Hollywood tear jerker
Nice build. Innovative how you created the area for RB/storage. Looking forward to more vids
@@kendellharbin Do sledding is An absolute blast. My last trip we traversed the entire Boundary Waters Canoe Area from East to West. Five days of travel by some great dogs and camping in the wild. Highly recommended 👍
@@kendellharbin I would recommend White Wildernesses Adventures , www.whitewilderness.com. They offer several options. They offer a 5 day trip across the BWCA and you drive your sled and team. Guides do the heavy work but it is a hardcore trip. Sleep in tents in the snow. Awesome adventure and highly recommended. Best of luck and hope to see a dogsledding video from you.
Great video and vehicle choice! I had the exact same year and color 4Runner before getting my Land Cruiser! Enjoy!
Thanks. And oooooohhhh, tell me more about this land cruiser. I am slightly jealous... it's kind of the only car I lust after that is not a 4runner.
@@kendellharbin 😂 I suffered from the same LandCruiser lust when I had my PhoRunna, so I got me a 95 FZJ80
Alll I coan say is AWESOME
Im impressed. I love my 99
Very well done and even nicely explained
Thank you kindly!
AWESOME! Lots of well thought out and great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching :-)
Good video. Thank you.
I have something very similar. Decided to try a cargo carrier (18 cubic feet) on top, in order to keep more interior space. Haven't mounted it yet, but I'm going to give it a try and see how it goes.
Also just got a bike rack that plugs into the hitch receptacle.
I also have a hitch mounted biker rack, and it works great! It swings down at the hitch which makes the tailgate easy to open. As for the cargo carrier, sounds like a good idea to me! Tho I do wonder how it will effect your gas mileage.
Awesome design, so functional.
Thank you! 😊
I love it!!!
Awesome job ❤
Amazing! love the box setup.
one of my fav rigs ngl thanks for the inspo
Thanks Gusto :-)
Clever use of space and ease of getting to all your things. I doubt you leave it unattended for too long but when you do, how do you secure/protect your bike from theft when not around? Love your positive energy and free spirit. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! - RE Bike: I added a metal U-bolt (using a drill, some nuts/bolts, and some JB weld) to the bike rack that I use to run a very heavy chain through. And you are right, I try not to leave it unattended. But the chain provides some nice security.
@@kendellharbin Thankyou. I hope to one day do something similar and follow in your footsteps. To channel my inner Yoda, "Inspiring You Are". Do me a favor. Don't ever change.
Moving into my 4th gen in June, thank you for the inspiration! :)
Bless! I have not been able to figure out something for the space where I took my seats out, to have as flat surface but still be able to access underneath. I have had a big hinge with plywood, but it's not very sturdy. Going to use your idea of the panels!! 🙌
Glad I could help inspire a new idea!
I’m glad I skipped the cooler and went straight to getting a fridge/freezer. I can store meat in the freezer
Dados! You just blew my mind with those dividers. Consider that idea stolen.
Sick ride!
Perfect
Fantastic!! Well designed and thought out. Cheers!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾
Thanks Annie!
Thanks Kendell
Nice build
Great intro 🙌🏻
Great build. I decided to do mine with the bed down the middle so I can sit up. Cabinets along the sides. Here's a link to my playlist: Toyota 4runner SUV conversion to minicamper: ruclips.net/p/PL6PBqn3W3Yfzzb0OSKRXddu3D2gG9U0iv
Great job!!!
Loved it😊 This goes on my “This is my model build” playlist. Subbed. Please post more videos of your build and adventures.🌿
Thank you! Will do, next video is in the works ;-)
@@kendellharbin Really would enjoy your outside set-up i.e., tarp, shower, roof rack, whatever is outside of your 4R. Thanks for considering. This is a too oft overlooked area in build/tour videos.🌿
Nice set up especially the drawer system you have. Can i have the dimension and measurements of every piece? I really like how simple and convenient it is and I've been wanting the same sleeping flatform would like to make my drawer system the same exact like yours
Well here I am a year later, replying to this message, in true snail form. The answer is yes, I've just released plans for this build. Check out my newest video.
ruclips.net/video/QMyRikT_tZI/видео.html&ab_channel=EarthAllNight
Looks Amazing
Thanks Bambi!
@@kendellharbin your welcome 🙂
444 subscribers 🥰 more videos I will binge your channel all day
Woo! Brace yourself for video 3 :-) It's in the pipeline
Girls got skillZ.
So clever,love it!
I came for the cassette notes and stayed for the toggle bolts.
Great setup!! Look forward to the next ones
Thanks! 👍
Well done!
im doing this when i can drive
Yeaaahhh!!!
so good
Great woodworking!
Thank you! Cheers!
Very nice build.
Love it! very organized !
Well built. 👍
Thank you kindly!
Nice explainer