Love this! I am collecting ideas to do a simple camping conversion on my 4Runner. want it to be functional and not over-the-top and too much obvious showy overland stuff. I’m not really trying to go stealth per se, but I want the rig to look basically stock at first glance. You’ve done a great job here with a functional DIY build that has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Well done, sir!
That’s excellent! I did so much research before I landed on this build. I love simplicity, especially not having a lot this makes it perfect. I appreciate the kind words and I’m jealous you get to experience what’s coming! Good luck, holler if you need anything. I’ll help how I can.
Excellent! After many coupes and sedans I just got a 2021 4Runner and a whole new world has opened up to me. I am very interested in car-camping and your video gave me several ideas! Thanks for sharing!
@@smitheys I have a 07 4Runner, Thinking of removing the rear Seats and turn it into a little Camper for my road trips with my 2 Chihuahuas! I was thinking of buying a tear drop but they are hard to find and expensive, besides, I am not comfortable with towing a camper! Thanks again for the Ideas.
10:12 might I suggest getting some kind of shield for the open single burner to prevent grease/food splatter on your bed. Don’t think the flame might be big enough to catch your bed on fire. I’ve also seen stick style fire extinguishers, they are a little bit pricier than the traditional ones but I think they either don’t expire or have a longer life
That's a really slick set up.....very practical and functional. I like the idea of camping inside the vehicle vs. the expense of roof top tent. Will check out your platform build.
Thank you so much for that! I love to be organized. My brain is always all over the place, so I need my things to be in there place. Thanks for watching!
I love those sheets! They are so cute/vintage! I also love how everything is minimalistic, neat and organized! I have a 4runner and wanted to see the options of builds for a platform.
finally a super simple yet smart build! Love it, hope to have a similar thing going. You're the only person I've ever seen mention a molle panel, GENIUS
That is the cleanest, neatest setup I've seen. Nicely done. When I go for an adventure in my 4Runner it's packed to the gills on the inside and the Gobi roof rack is full too.
Thank you! Yeah, there’s a lot I would love to add to this but that’s when I have the gills problem that you have. I try to only keep what I actually need with me because I can pickup anything on the road. But I appreciate that! Safe travels
Very impressive!! I have. a 2019 Runner and I am in the process of a “no build” van set up for camping in mine!! My bed is a foldable cot and soft deflate-able kind of memory foam mattress(very comfy!). But! Basically the same kind of set up! Have fun and BE SAFE out there! The world awaits you!! 👍😄❤️
Thank you so much!! I really love the “no build” ideas. I try and make stuff minimally basically following suit with the “no build” IDEA. HAHA. Hope that made some kind of sense. Safe travels to you as well! On my way to Canada land now. Cheers! Ay?
Boss you nailed it. I love your military discipline to keep it organized. Everything has it's place and there's a place for everything. Thanks for so many practical ideas - from an old man to a young one - wish I had done at your age what you're doing, but never to late to start!
I was searching for best 4runner camping conversions and your video came up. This is the best setups I've seen! Clean, simple, and functional. Thank you for sharing.
@@smitheys You're quite welcome. I'm really hoping to within the next year. With the crazy prices on vehicles right and the inflation, I'm just trying to save enough to pay cash or putting a larger down payment on the table. The average price for a 5th gen around here under 170,000 miles is 25-30k! I know it's not alot, but I'm a slave to commoner's wages..☠
You have the tidiest, cleanest setup I’ve ever seen. 🤩🤩🤩 people normally show stuff all over the place and disarray. Yours was absolutely amazing, and efficient, and functional. I’m taking notes. lol.
Thanks! Yeah, I love simplicity. You can’t go wrong with either unless you wanna go off the beaten path. If you do light off-road, the van can manage light stuff just upgrade the suspension a bit and AWD would be nice. I just responded to your other comment too!
This is a very nice build. I like it because everything is so neat and tidy. Nothing looks messy, I have been wanting a 4Runner and this is a great way to set it up. I'm glad I found this video. Very nicely done. I wish he would market the bed platform and sell it in pieces that could be put together. That would be so great.
Thank you! Yeah, I love cleanliness! In a space that small, anything out of place gets chaotic very quickly. I do make these videos and over explain everything to try and make it easy for someone to duplicate. The 4Runners is definitely a nice vehicle. Just wish it had a few more mpgs, but thanks for watching! If you do buy one and want to make yours similar and have questions, just ask! I’ll help anyway I can.
Thank you so much!!! And Welcome to the squad! Hope to see you around a lot more. Oh and organization is life, reeks havoc if you don’t (or that might just be me, haha).
very neat and organized great job happy trails😊 question can you build me a bed like that for Honda Odyssey? I will happily pay the fee let me know thanks
Thank you so much! I appreciate that. I installed the awning after I finished this build and put some foldable chairs in the roof boxes. No table though. Usually parks have tables I can use.
AWESOME! LOTS of great ideas that are well thought out and done. Working on similar 4Runner built after taking out the back seats too. Thanks for sharing.
Eminem living in a 4Runner; how cool us that? My man, Smith, I love the simplicity and creativity of your rig. The TRD wheels and low profile Rain guards look fire 🔥. Gotta have a GERBER MADE IN USA. YOU GOT MY SUB AND LIKE. Cheers!!!!
Thanks for sharing your 4Runner information...very helpful and great ideas. I was wondering about your silverware set/kit with the nice orange zippered pouch. I didn't see a link for it. What is the brand name and where did you buy it? I know this is 3 years from the video, so it may not be available. Thank you. Hope all is well!
No problem! Thanks for watching. Yeah, I got that silverware set on Amazon put I don’t have the link. I just searched travel silverware set on amazon and I just found one I liked. There’s a lot of them up there.
your bed/storage is very clever. what a great job of maximizing space and minimizing clutter. how tall are you and can you sit upright on the mattress without hitting your head on the underside of the roof? thank you
Thank you! I aim to please. :) I am 6’2 and some change, almost 6’3. I can’t sit upright on the bed, I think I demonstrated that in this video or it might be in the updated video. I can sit up straight on the floor though. Yeah, it’s in the other video: ua-cam.com/video/lGwOlXVvBQQ/v-deo.html Let me know if you have any other questions! I’ll help the best I can.
Yep! I do but some of my older videos quality went to crap for some reason but you can still get the idea. The floor is here: ua-cam.com/video/T2AKaKajNLo/v-deo.html and the remade bed is here: ua-cam.com/video/lGwOlXVvBQQ/v-deo.html
One of the best builds I've seen! Well done.
Thank you! I try to make it simple for anyone to copy too.
Nicely done! Not over done. Perfect.
You are so right. I mean the storage and organization is excellent
@@smitheys Great build. Did you remove any of the seats for your build? Thank you
the minimalism and cleanliness really speaks to the military in you!
Love this! I am collecting ideas to do a simple camping conversion on my 4Runner. want it to be functional and not over-the-top and too much obvious showy overland stuff. I’m not really trying to go stealth per se, but I want the rig to look basically stock at first glance. You’ve done a great job here with a functional DIY build that has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Well done, sir!
That’s excellent! I did so much research before I landed on this build. I love simplicity, especially not having a lot this makes it perfect.
I appreciate the kind words and I’m jealous you get to experience what’s coming! Good luck, holler if you need anything. I’ll help how I can.
Excellent! After many coupes and sedans I just got a 2021 4Runner and a whole new world has opened up to me. I am very interested in car-camping and your video gave me several ideas! Thanks for sharing!
The cleanest build I've seen 👏👏 not the clutter most pack-just basics and practical
Wow! Thank you so much for that! That’s what I was really going for, practicality. :)
The glove box organizer is a must have. You don't realize how much space is in that compartment until you get an organizer.
Beautifully done, Simple yet functional! I love how you have organized everything under the bed.
Thank you! That’s actually what I was going for and quite frankly, prefer.
@@smitheys I have a 07 4Runner, Thinking of removing the rear Seats and turn it into a little Camper for my road trips with my 2 Chihuahuas! I was thinking of buying a tear drop but they are hard to find and expensive, besides, I am not comfortable with towing a camper! Thanks again for the Ideas.
10:12 might I suggest getting some kind of shield for the open single burner to prevent grease/food splatter on your bed. Don’t think the flame might be big enough to catch your bed on fire. I’ve also seen stick style fire extinguishers, they are a little bit pricier than the traditional ones but I think they either don’t expire or have a longer life
That's a really slick set up.....very practical and functional. I like the idea of camping inside the vehicle vs. the expense of roof top tent. Will check out your platform build.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Diggin the conversion, Buddy! I have owned two 4runners and am just now seeing how "camper" capable they are. Great video!
Yes, 4Runners are pretty unique vehicles with a lot of hidden talents. Thanks Scogg!
I like your uncluttered and nicely organized setup. You can't accomplish this without lots of planning and creativity. Well done!
Thank you so much for that! I love to be organized. My brain is always all over the place, so I need my things to be in there place. Thanks for watching!
About to do this in TX. Made drawer/sleeping platform, Jerry rigged a cooler for DIY AC. Weirdly excited, glad to see someone else doing it as well!
It's the cleanest build I’ve ever seen. Super organized and functional. Great work 👏👏
Wow, thanks! Means a lot!!
I love those sheets! They are so cute/vintage! I also love how everything is minimalistic, neat and organized! I have a 4runner and wanted to see the options of builds for a platform.
Awesome, thanks! I thought I was in the minority with liking those sheets… glad someone agrees! Hope I also gave you some ideas for yours!
finally a super simple yet smart build! Love it, hope to have a similar thing going. You're the only person I've ever seen mention a molle panel, GENIUS
That is the cleanest, neatest setup I've seen. Nicely done. When I go for an adventure in my 4Runner it's packed to the gills on the inside and the Gobi roof rack is full too.
Thank you! Yeah, there’s a lot I would love to add to this but that’s when I have the gills problem that you have. I try to only keep what I actually need with me because I can pickup anything on the road. But I appreciate that! Safe travels
Best bed platform ever! Great storage and very clean.
Nice build! I was surprised when the compartments opened up instead of being a drawer, and I like that idea better!
Thank you so much! I actually liked the idea of having access to most of my stuff inside the cab. Glad you liked it!
Video is well organized, setup is impressive, and your mods are super practical. Love it
s/o to the Ren and Stimpy bedding
Wow, I appreciate that! I can’t stand clutter and in a small space it happens fast! Haha.
What does s/o mean?
@@smitheys could mean something different nowadays but I’ve always used it as “shoutout” haha
Very impressive!! I have. a 2019 Runner and I am in the process of a “no build” van set up for camping in mine!! My bed is a foldable cot and soft deflate-able kind of memory foam mattress(very comfy!). But! Basically the same kind of set up! Have fun and BE SAFE out there! The world awaits you!! 👍😄❤️
Thank you so much!! I really love the “no build” ideas. I try and make stuff minimally basically following suit with the “no build” IDEA. HAHA. Hope that made some kind of sense. Safe travels to you as well! On my way to Canada land now. Cheers! Ay?
Cleanest build I've seen yet! Perfection man. Not too much, well done!
Thank you! Exactly what I was going for!!
Boss you nailed it. I love your military discipline to keep it organized. Everything has it's place and there's a place for everything. Thanks for so many practical ideas - from an old man to a young one - wish I had done at your age what you're doing, but never to late to start!
Thank you! I really appreciate the kindness and you are right… it’s never too late. Hope I helped with some inspiration.
I was searching for best 4runner camping conversions and your video came up. This is the best setups I've seen! Clean, simple, and functional. Thank you for sharing.
Oh wow, thank you! Are you building one out?
@@smitheys You're quite welcome. I'm really hoping to within the next year. With the crazy prices on vehicles right and the inflation, I'm just trying to save enough to pay cash or putting a larger down payment on the table. The average price for a 5th gen around here under 170,000 miles is 25-30k! I know it's not alot, but I'm a slave to commoner's wages..☠
Awesome!! I love that there are separate compartments under your bed. Very organized!
Thanks! Yeah, it’s very easy to get unorganized.
You have the tidiest, cleanest setup I’ve ever seen. 🤩🤩🤩 people normally show stuff all over the place and disarray. Yours was absolutely amazing, and efficient, and functional. I’m taking notes. lol.
Hahaha! Thank you so much! Hope I have you some ideas!
Best build ive seen that i plan to replicate. Simple and good
Great set up which shows the importance of being extra tidy. Well done!
Thanks Stephen! Yeah when anything is out of place it’s a disaster. Haha.
This boy makes any Momma proud he is so neat and organized great job coolest SUV build
1:17 That’s the Pro grill my TRD Off Road has a different grill.
Beautiful, clean , well organized!!!!
Thank you so much! It’s easy to get unorganized in a small space.
I love the simplicity of this set up!
Love the simple setup. I’m setup the same way in my Sienna, but I’m looking to get a 4Runner to allow me to go places the Sienna won’t go.
Thanks! Yeah, I love simplicity. You can’t go wrong with either unless you wanna go off the beaten path. If you do light off-road, the van can manage light stuff just upgrade the suspension a bit and AWD would be nice. I just responded to your other comment too!
That's really minimalist. Love the look.
Best all contained 4runner I have seen yet
Thank you kindly! Fun and simple to build. Have a great one!!!
Very nice setup. Thank you for the video and your service
No, thank you for the support! Means a lot, Thanks
Awesome storage space. You thought of everything!
Nice tidy build. Simple. I like it.
Thank you! Hope you got some ideas.
Cool sticker. Might wanna small piece of 3/4" laminate to put under jack for tire change in sand, etc.
I like that advice, Thanks for that!
This is a very nice build. I like it because everything is so neat and tidy. Nothing looks messy, I have been wanting a 4Runner and this is a great way to set it up. I'm glad I found this video. Very nicely done. I wish he would market the bed platform and sell it in pieces that could be put together. That would be so great.
Thank you! Yeah, I love cleanliness! In a space that small, anything out of place gets chaotic very quickly. I do make these videos and over explain everything to try and make it easy for someone to duplicate. The 4Runners is definitely a nice vehicle. Just wish it had a few more mpgs, but thanks for watching! If you do buy one and want to make yours similar and have questions, just ask! I’ll help anyway I can.
i'd buy one.
I really like those low pro rain guards! Then great idea on the laminate flooring for the inside. Especially liked the bed build. Very creative stuff.
Absolutely! Those rain guards are really nice. I bought a different set for my current 4Runner, but I went back to the low pro’s. Thanks for that!
Simple and clean.. ty 4 sharing
Slick setup man!
very simple and stealth. I love it.
I subscribed just for your organisation 🙌🏽 love the build too, awesome creative use of space.
Thank you so much!!! And Welcome to the squad! Hope to see you around a lot more. Oh and organization is life, reeks havoc if you don’t (or that might just be me, haha).
I live in a van now and iam considering the Toyota 4 runner
I like it a lot! Just keep in mind there is SOO much less space. So if you have a lot, it might be tight. Thanks for watching!
Very nice sleek minimalist build.
Pretty sick dude. Just picked up a 2018 SR5 yesterday and planning on having similar setup. Semper Fi
Appreciate that Keith! Congrats on the 18! Man’s got some money over there! Haha. Thanks for watching and happy holidays.
Good stuff. Really like the flat floor with the bed platform. Rather than just one big platform.
Yes, Someone who agrees! I’ve made a few different builds, but this one is my favorite.
I high key miss this runner, it’s actually nice
Thank you, Me too (low key).
Super well thought out. Great build.
very nice. thank you for sharing. safe and blessed travels.
very nice set up, good job
this is gem, so uncluttered
Sweet build with no wasted space.
Thank you!
Excellent, so clean and organized!
great build,brother.Keep up the good work.
Thank you voyager!
very neat and organized great job happy trails😊 question can you build me a bed like that for Honda Odyssey? I will happily pay the fee let me know thanks
Oh thanks! I appreciate that!
I would love to help but I actually don’t have a place to work on anything at the moment. I moved back into my 4Runner.
checking out ideas for building out my 07 4 Runner this winter. yours is awesome
I appreciate that! I’m sure yours will be too. Good luck.
Love, love 4runners! Great job
I have to agree that this is the best SUV built I have seen. Very, very nice sir!!
Thank you so much Marvin! I really like clean, efficient, and practical.
That's a very nice setup. I was to do my Ford Excursion but I am not that talent in that area..
Thanks a lot! And I’m sure you can make it happen, I believe in ya!
Putting a mic ultra coozie on your red bull will make it super quiet and keep it from making a bunch of noise! It worked great for me
Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it
You are so neat and organized
Thanks!
In this life, if you aren’t things can get very messy very fast
My plan for my 4Runner. Like that you used the 5th Gen
nice and simple, thank you for sharing
Super simple but simply great!
I enjoy the clean, simple, highly functional way a man outfits his van home. Do you have an awning, chair and table for outside?
Thank you so much! I appreciate that. I installed the awning after I finished this build and put some foldable chairs in the roof boxes. No table though. Usually parks have tables I can use.
Wish you put links to the cool stuff you used hope you make another video listing the links to all cool stuff you used
Hey! If you check the link of the video, the description, all the items from the video are in there. Hope this helps and Thanks for watching!
Good job, everything is so nice and neat.
Very nice setup 👍🏻 congratulations 😊 / wishes from Switzerland 🇨🇭 Francesco
Thank you very much! I will get there one day!
Where is the stove ? 😊
Nice build.
So proud of you! Very smart!
Very nice and clean build, im rooting on this build on my 4runner
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! Hope I have you some easy ideas. Good luck on the build. Happy holidays.
I wish the Tan interior was available on the Off Road
love this. so organized
Thank you! I hope you have/had a great day!
Love this idea so Awesome I would love to build something like this to
Wow ! Minimalist and holy neat ! Love this !
And wow back! Thank you so much!!!
Homie eats at the dfac, showers and changes in the gym. Damn I wish I would have done this while I was in and saved all that BAH. Good thinking man.
Shhhhh! Don’t give away the secret. Nah, I appreciate it Jared.
AWESOME! LOTS of great ideas that are well thought out and done. Working on similar 4Runner built after taking out the back seats too. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Yeah, you can go quite a few different ways. Good luck on your build! Let me know if you have any questions.
I got a 4Runner and looking to convert it to a little camper. Good video.
Oh awesome! Congrats and good luck! If I can help with anything, just let me know…
Eminem living in a 4Runner; how cool us that?
My man, Smith, I love the simplicity and creativity of your rig.
The TRD wheels and low profile Rain guards look fire 🔥.
Gotta have a GERBER MADE IN USA.
YOU GOT MY SUB AND LIKE.
Cheers!!!!
Eminem? Just ain’t get that.
I appreciate that man. Yeah, my Gerbers definitely made in the US OF A. Thanks for watching.
Dude this is awesome! I just got a sr5 as well!!
I was thinking of raising my bed to be even with the wheel well. I like your idea of making a box w all the storage underneath! Love the slide out!
Wow, thanks for all the kind words. If you have any questions, I’ll help how I can. Good luck!
Thanks for sharing your 4Runner information...very helpful and great ideas. I was wondering about your silverware set/kit with the nice orange zippered pouch. I didn't see a link for it. What is the brand name and where did you buy it? I know this is 3 years from the video, so it may not be available. Thank you. Hope all is well!
No problem! Thanks for watching. Yeah, I got that silverware set on Amazon put I don’t have the link. I just searched travel silverware set on amazon and I just found one I liked. There’s a lot of them up there.
best seriously, great mind on these builds
Sweet sheets!
i love the fact that the bed doesn't take up the entire back of the suv.
My thoughts exactly!!
Beautiful. Nice work. I've got an outback right now but really thinking about the switch to a 4runner for living space.
Thanks Jes F!
Yeah I seriously debated if I should get an Outback. You can’t go wrong either way!
Love the bed platform. Lots of storage
Thank you so much! Glad you like them.
@@smitheys still getting my F150 going . It’s been a slow process
Hey! Slow and steady wins the race. It’s your process, take as long as you need. If you have questions, I can do my best to help anyway I can. 😁
@@smitheys thanks Smithey, I’ll take you up on that! Lol 😂
Outstanding build
Love the idea with the organizers 🤙
Thank you so much! I appreciate it
Reminds me of my rack on board ship.
your bed/storage is very clever. what a great job of maximizing space and minimizing clutter. how tall are you and can you sit upright on the mattress without hitting your head on the underside of the roof? thank you
Thank you! I aim to please. :)
I am 6’2 and some change, almost 6’3. I can’t sit upright on the bed, I think I demonstrated that in this video or it might be in the updated video. I can sit up straight on the floor though. Yeah, it’s in the other video: ua-cam.com/video/lGwOlXVvBQQ/v-deo.html
Let me know if you have any other questions! I’ll help the best I can.
@@smitheys thanks for the prompt informative reply. i am about 5'11". i wonder if i would fit?
Great work! So many good ideas. Thank you!
Absolutely and Thank you!
Looks good. Thank you for serving sir🇺🇸👌
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
Thank you for the support.
OMG-my first thought was "he's got to be military". thank you
My favorite is the rocos modern Life sheets 👍
Wow! This is a legit build.
Thanks Jesus, I appreciate that!
You got a video anywhere of the floor and bed build? I'm going to copy this exact build.
Yep! I do but some of my older videos quality went to crap for some reason but you can still get the idea. The floor is here: ua-cam.com/video/T2AKaKajNLo/v-deo.html and the remade bed is here:
ua-cam.com/video/lGwOlXVvBQQ/v-deo.html
Nice! thats the best setup you’ve had so far.
Thank you! It was fun AND easy to make.