Sleeping in the back setups? - Page 3 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

Titan_Bow · 02-14-2023, 01:20 PM

Nothing fancy, just took some plywood I had laying around, covered it in carpet and made some footings out of scrap 2x4. It makes a perfectly flat surface that I just use my Thermarest pad on to sleep. Works great for weekend bonsai fishing or hunting trips

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Johno_LR · 02-20-2023, 06:27 PM

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Solidwoodworx. I added the carpet and the aluminum L to the edge. I changed my sleeping pad to an exped. This sea to summit pad was decent.

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Still like the SWW? Thinking of getting one myself for my 5th gen. I don't need to sleeping extension as I have RTT. Should I get false tops or just make them myself?

Also interested in that water container. Looks like it can accept a hose and might be pressurized?

jasxn · 02-24-2023, 11:36 PM

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Still like the SWW? Thinking of getting one myself for my 5th gen. I don't need to sleeping extension as I have RTT. Should I get false tops or just make them myself?

Also interested in that water container. Looks like it can accept a hose and might be pressurized?

if you want your drawers more custom, "overlanderwoodworks" is their IG handle and theyre located in norwalk.

solidwoodworx, no custom and you get it as is with the platform. I dont think he'll discount if you dont need it. the drawers come with the falsetops. options to get one with aluminum top. thin piece glued to the wood.

i still like it. use it frequently with all my stuff.

the jerrycan is a plastic one from frontrunner. im sure you can find a cheaper one elsewhere since their products are marked up like crazy.
or get that dometic pump thing and attach it or make it yourself.

i got the superlite so i wont be sleeping inside the car any longer

hopes this helps.

cwinchester1 · 07-10-2023, 05:30 PM

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built a leveling platform out of 1/2" wood using (3) cut down 2x4's for legs. It's bolted down in (4) locations to the vehicle where the original D-rings are and has a slide out table that I use all the time. I also removed the 60% back seat and built a platform this time using some metal legs I welded together that bolt to the original (4) seat mounting points.

I covered the entire thing in some indoor/outdoor fabric I found at Home Depot that basically matches the interior so the entire thing looks surprisingly OEM. When I camp in there I like having the carpet, it's more cozy, although less resilient to water/dirt so something to consider.

After that I use my sleeping pads, but recently upgraded to the Extra Large KLYMALOFT Sleeping Pad. Sorry no pics of everything all together. Just imagine two full size pillows and some blankets all in there :P

If you're interested in any details let me know, I made some videos or can provide more pictures/information.

I also made reflective window shades for all my windows out of a roll of Reflectix I bought from Home Depot. I punched holes in it along the top so I can keep the windows cracked with my rain deflector thingies and have some air flow. In the summer I have a fan I use.

This looks great! Any additional information/plans would be greatly appreciated!

TRDHULK · 07-11-2023, 01:24 PM

We slept in the 4Runner for the first time last weekend on the beach.

We used a Luno air mattress specifically for the 4Runner. It was great, and very comfortable, until my side deflated. Luckily we only stayed one night in the 4Runner, and Luno is sending me a new mattress, but still sucked. I will say with the Luno fully aired up, but cant really even feel the unlevel transition in the back of the 4Runner.

I'm 6'3", and have a molle panel on my liftgate, so I was crammed a little, but still doable if you bend your knees. My wife and son are small so that was possible.

We used an Icy Breeze cooler in he front seat for air conditioning, but it got too hot so we actually ran the 4Runner most of the night. With it being a 2020, and with the beach breeze, we didnt worry about fumes.

I don't really have any good pics of the set up except for this one of my hot wife and my son the morning after once we folded up one of the seats.

We also had suction cup fans on the windows, but I need to create a constant power 12v for when the truck is off.

Yamahamer · 07-11-2023, 03:08 PM

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We slept in the 4Runner for the first time last weekend on the beach.

Wow! 3 people sleeping in the back of a 4Runner, and one of them 6'3"? Too cozy for me!

91foxbody · 07-11-2023, 05:14 PM

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Wow! 3 people sleeping in the back of a 4Runner, and one of them 6'3"? Too cozy for me!

No kidding. 6'1'' me and my gear is enough in the back of the 4R, and that's with a single exped mat with the seat bottoms removed and some gear stored inside as well.

TRDHULK · 07-13-2023, 01:03 PM

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Wow! 3 people sleeping in the back of a 4Runner, and one of them 6'3"? Too cozy for me!

If you wear yourself out at the beach before hand, sleep is easier lol

Luckily my wife and son are small too

RTT coming for the next trip though

cullowheebandit · 11-05-2023, 02:04 PM

My setup is pretty simple, but it works well for me and my wife.

I opted for a folding mattress rather than an air one, it's just a personal preference to avoid the hassle of inflating/deflating it every time. T
he one I have is a Milliard Tri-Fold Foam Folding Mattress (which costs around $100). It fits nicely, though you might have to do a tad bit of adjustment each night. On top of that, I've got some regular bed sheets and a lightweight sleeping bag.

As for the pillow, my wife got 2 Pluto pillows. We decided to get a more premium pillows to make the discomfort of sleeping in the car as comfortable as possible. It's highly adaptable, which means we get to have perfect neck support even in the back of the car.

As for additional storage, I made a DIY shelving unit that fits into one side of the trunk. This gives me space to pack my gear, food, and other essentials.

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