Have been thinking (and dreaming) of a 4Runner offroad for years now and finally pulled the trigger!

2018 4Runner TRD Offroad Premium with KDSS, moonroof, and sliding rear cargo tray.

Had to go all the way to Phoenix to find one in white that had the sliding rear cargo tray--apparently that was the option that made this thing a bit of a unicorn. But wanted a level back when the seats are down as I plan on sleeping in the back regularly.

Have used this forum many times over the years researching what vehicle I wanted... and even for things such as recently confirming that I could remove the seat bottoms--else the back of the 2018 4Runner would not have been long enough for me to sleep. So thank you all!

I'm not an offroad guy for the sake of offroading; I'm a nature photographer who just wants to get back into areas without good roads. I'll need to learn a lot about how to do that safely--so looking forward to learning a lot from you all.

Next I'll need to figure out what starter gear I'll need to add first to what I've taken to calling my "small tank." :-)

Some of my photography: John H. Moore Photography

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I picked up a white TRDOR a few weeks ago. Just lifted yesterday finally. Congrats on yours!

Some good looking photos as well. I need to get out for some more Astro stuff but not enough time. See my work www.jacobcarrollphotography.com



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Nice, Jacob--I love the opening shot with the building high above the lake.

Welcome!!! Just get yourself a good set of all-terrain tires and you'll be good to go.

JHMoore,
Check out"Badland adventures" they have Off road classes in Borego
They will explain what you need and how it all works. I took the class in Gorman last May. Very informative.

I had to do the same. Not as far a drive as you, but it was worth it for sure. I got the same exact 4Runner as you, but in red.

Looks great but... isn't anyone worried about the war on gluten?

Congrats on sharp looking white 4R, John. One can't let their "tank" to remain stock, even if it calls for just little mod here and there. Welcome to the family.
P.S. Your photos are incredible.

Nice. I Got me SR5 yesterday.im hoping to get wheels and tires this week.

This wins the internet for the day.

Thanks! That building is the Vista House and that lake is the Columbia River. ;) I'm fortunate to live in an area full of scenery like this. That spot is about an hour from home. I took that shot last year just before the Eagle Creek Fire came through the area. Started by teens throwing fireworks into Punchbowl Falls. The fire came within quarter mile or so of this spot.

I bought my 4r for similar reasons as you. Basically to get to a little more remote locations for camping and photography.

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Congrats! Nice to see another San Diegan here.

Great pics on your website! I especially enjoyed the night photos. I may look into getting one of those light panels. What kind did you use?

Also, did I see your Mt. Soledad/full moon pics on the Nextdoor forum?

Hi Ray! Yes, same John Moore! How funny (small world!). Nice to see you here also.

The light panels are Genaray LED-6200T 144 LED Variable-Color Light Panels. Bought them last year, but didn't actually get a chance to try them out until last month. (Well, I tried them once last summer in the Tetons, but I was trying to light too big of an area & unsurprisingly, it didn't work!) They seem interesting so far. Might try to get out at the new moon this month again... with my new baby! :-)

Ray*

If you want to try out the light panels on some photo outing, just let me know. If I'm not already headed out, you're welcome to borrow them and see what you think...

* How do you tag someone in a reply?

Put the @ sign before the user name. Like this @jhmoore