Originally Posted by Mutant138

...I can't tell if you're serious or not. Either way I'm done with this conversation.

Originally Posted by Mutant138

...I can't tell if you're serious or not. Either way I'm done with this conversation.

Originally Posted by jhguth

i'm so confused, can anyone explain what's going on?

the sleeping platform is flat, there is no cargo bump

i'm mad that for what goose gear charges they make you come up with your own solution for the gap between the platform and front seats. this is what they say on their website: "push the front seats forward and stuff bags or pillows behind the seats to extend the sleeping area."

if you're charging that much add a flap

Originally Posted by brokengranite

This thread has alot of ideas....

Post pics of your drawer/storage system - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum

Ive done my fair share of sleeping in the back of trucks, anywhere from an overnight to two months on the road. It has nothing to do with being scared of bears or not wanting to sleep outside, Im just lazy. I love being able to park and go to straight to sleep with minimal effort.

I traded in my Tacoma a year ago for the 4Runner, one of the biggest concerns was whether or not Id be able to sleep in the back, there wasnt alot of information on it but I figured out a setup that works for me. Being 6'3" Ive always been cramped, including the Tacoma with its 6' bed. With the 4Runner and the seat bottoms removed, I push the passenger seat forward and tilt it forward and get 6'10" of leg room, for once Im able to stretch out completely.

Obviously going from the Tacoma to the 4Runner was quite the change, I lost a bit of storage space, and my packing methods have changed. Im still dialing in my system with the 4Runner. I use a Gobi rack to store stuff on top and try to pack minimally. Losing the tail gate from the Tacoma meant adding a camp table for cooking which I actually prefer now.

Anyways, heres a picture of my platform. I use a simple 4" ikea mattress.
More pictures here Link

Originally Posted by brokengranite

This thread has alot of ideas....

Post pics of your drawer/storage system - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum

Ive done my fair share of sleeping in the back of trucks, anywhere from an overnight to two months on the road. It has nothing to do with being scared of bears or not wanting to sleep outside, Im just lazy. I love being able to park and go to straight to sleep with minimal effort.

I traded in my Tacoma a year ago for the 4Runner, one of the biggest concerns was whether or not Id be able to sleep in the back, there wasnt alot of information on it but I figured out a setup that works for me. Being 6'3" Ive always been cramped, including the Tacoma with its 6' bed. With the 4Runner and the seat bottoms removed, I push the passenger seat forward and tilt it forward and get 6'10" of leg room, for once Im able to stretch out completely.

Obviously going from the Tacoma to the 4Runner was quite the change, I lost a bit of storage space, and my packing methods have changed. Im still dialing in my system with the 4Runner. I use a Gobi rack to store stuff on top and try to pack minimally. Losing the tail gate from the Tacoma meant adding a camp table for cooking which I actually prefer now.

Anyways, heres a picture of my platform. I use a simple 4" ikea mattress.
More pictures here Link

Originally Posted by WEAK_E90

just finished mine last week. Airbedz P303 - little snug bug fits well

i was fearing the hump would be an issue... imo its not. Didnt even feel it.


My issue now is the ceiling hooks and getting those to be more useful with hanging stuff off them... Thinking of swapping out the bolts for eye bolts...

Originally Posted by Cadesun

Do it! 5 minute swap. I did on my 4th and 5th gen and use them frequently. You can swap out the plastic trim panel bolts for d-rings on bolts as well for additional lash points.

Originally Posted by MeefZah

We sleep in the back. You can look at various trips via the link in my signature. Longest one was 21 days of which 18 nights we spent in the back of the truck.

There are no issues with odor or moisture - crack the rear window and the spoiler keeps rain and such out while still giving good ventilation. You can get cheap screens for the rear door windows if you are in a warm, buggy area.

The only "issue" is storage of stuff while you are sleeping in the back. We basically move everything in the front seats, have other stuff in 8 gal Action Packers in the footwells (see below), and leave our cooler (Grizzly bear resistant cooler) outside. If we have a ton of stuff, anything left over goes under the truck (if it's raining or in an area that gets dew in the mornings) or gets tossed in the roof basket overnight. During the day everything goes back in the cargo area.

I have a non 3rd row SR5. I assume the TRD Pro is also non 3rd row with no sliding cargo tray? If so, the trick is to remove the 2nd row seat bottoms (4 14 mm bolts, easy), fold the 2nd row seat backs all the way forward, remove that fascia panel that covers the "hump" (2 10 mm bolts), and then install some sort of riser in the cargo area to elevate it up 2.5" to make it in line with the folded 2nd row seat backs. This gives you the entire area for sleeping and makes it totally flat. Removing the seats and fascia and sliding in the riser panel takes 10 minutes and they reinstall just as fast.

My solution to the cargo area riser was to build a "pallet" out of 2 sheets of 1/2" plywood set on top of strips of 2X2" wood (which is actually 1 1/2", so this gives you a 2.5" height). Other people try and pad the area with stuff, which I think isn't as useful.

If you need more length you can move the front seats forward and place 8 gallon Rubbermaid Action Packers in the footwells, this gives you about 12 more inches for about 6.5' of length.

We then have a "full" size air mattress and bedding that we use to sleep on. The thoughtfully placed AC invertor makes inflating the air mattress every night easy. In really cold weather we use the air mattress, bedding, and sleeping bags. In really really really cold weather we use all that and run the truck as needed overnight to use the heater.

After doing it this way for a while there is no other way we'd want to do it. Setup and break down is super easy, takes like 5 minutes; we are totally self contained so we can camp anywhere including renegade camping at businesses and so forth; we are well protected in the truck with ready access to heat; and most importantly we are really comfortable.

On solo trips I use the pallet and 1 Rubbermaid Action packer and I use 2 Thermarest pads stacked on top of each other. I leave everything in the back, on one side of the cargo area, and I sleep on the other.

Since this photo was taken I have added 6 Harbor Freight D rings to the corners and center of the pallet to secure cargo. I also figured out that flat stuff can be stored under it so in those slots I have an axe, machete, and folded up tow strap. Lastly, I painted a mock up of the US ion the pallet and I note on there every trip we take so it's kind of a cool memento.

Originally Posted by dmillerj1

I recently purchased a 2018 Limited 4R. I'm considering a solo trip to Mtn Rushmore camping in my 2018 Four Runner. How safe would it be to run the engine all night during extreme temps? I have a -20 North Face bag and a ThermaRest which should be very comfortable in the back of the Runner.most cold nights... but the nights in North and South Dakota can get pretty dangerous.