Beware of Scam: YOHO 4Runner Bed Platform For 5th Gen Trucks

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This is the absolute shadiest business I've ever dealt with: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/member.php?u=591613
Purchased the bed in mid-December. Here we are in May, never received the bed, only false promises via email. And now over the last few weeks they've finally stopped responding to emails, calls, and they turned off comments in IG because they're getting crushed by people who haven't received the bed yet. This is 1 part a warning to all who are thinking about purchasing the YOHO bed solution and 1 part a plea for YOHO 4Runner Bed to refund the money they've kept now since December OR for the love of god just send the bed. I think we all understand supply chain issues due to the pandemic, but this is absurd and the level of unprofessionalism and lack of clear & honest communication is unacceptable by any standard.

They seem happy to take new orders as the bed is still available for purchase on their website:
YOHO Toyota 4Runner Bed Platform 5th Gen SUV - Camping Comfort $169.95 – Foxwood Merchants

I suggest doing yourself a favor and look elsewhere. :mad:
 
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jone7724 said:
This is the absolute shadiest business I've ever dealt with: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/member.php?u=591613
Purchased the bed in mid-December. Here we are in May, never received the bed, only false promises via email. And now over the last few weeks they've finally stopped responding to emails, calls, and they turned off comments in IG because they're getting crushed by people who haven't received the bed yet. This is 1 part a warning to all who are thinking about purchasing the YOHO bed solution and 1 part a plea for YOHO 4Runner Bed to refund the money they've kept now since December OR for the love of god just send the bed. I think we all understand supply chain issues due to the pandemic, but this is absurd and the level of unprofessionalism and lack of clear & honest communication is unacceptable by any standard.

They seem happy to take new orders as the bed is still available for purchase on their website:
YOHO Toyota 4Runner Bed Platform 5th Gen SUV - Camping Comfort $169.95 – Foxwood Merchants

I suggest doing yourself a favor and look elsewhere. :mad:
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I called him out once, saying his crap is overpriced DIY grade, and he got sooooo angry. If you get IKEA parts and some fasteners from home depot, you can build the exact same thing he tries to sell for a whole lot less.

He's on this forum somewhere. I'm sure he will post shortly and cry a bit, or maybe he's too good for us now and only posts on the "gram"..lol.
 
God this reminds me so much of Kyle Updegrove who ran Tactical Armor Group, formerly Kennesaw Mountain Accessories (KMA, some definite foreshadowing going on there!) out of Georgia.

Claimed to make custom bumpers. Total scam, would have lead times exceeding your dispute window on credit/debit cards so you couldn’t charge back when he failed to deliver.

Left some people waiting 5-6 months, no product.
 
mrblah said:
I called him out once, saying his crap is overpriced DIY grade, and he got sooooo angry. If you get IKEA parts and some fasteners from home depot, you can build the exact same thing he tries to sell for a whole lot less.

He's on this forum somewhere. I'm sure he will post shortly and cry a bit, or maybe he's too good for us now and only posts on the "gram"..lol.
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Ha! That seriously looks identical to the ikea bed my ex-wife had.
 
mrblah said:
I called him out once, saying his crap is overpriced DIY grade, and he got sooooo angry. If you get IKEA parts and some fasteners from home depot, you can build the exact same thing he tries to sell for a whole lot less.
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Do you recall a thread where someone shared the specs for something like this that they successfully put together?

Thanks for the suggestion!
 
jone7724 said:
Do you recall a thread where someone shared the specs for something like this that they successfully put together?

Thanks for the suggestion!
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It was a long time go but, he told us to go to ikea to buy those bed frame slats... I don't think he released specs but its not hard to figure out how to make that.

i personally wouldn't do it though. A simpler sleep platform will work better:

1. no issues with storage/space during transportation
2. no assembly at camp
3. no disassembly at camp
4. less weight.
 
mrblah said:
It was a long time go but, he told us to go to ikea to buy those bed frame slats... I don't think he released specs but its not hard to figure out how to make that.

i personally wouldn't do it though. A simpler sleep platform will work better:

1. no issues with storage/space during transportation
2. no assembly at camp
3. no disassembly at camp
4. less weight.
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Is there one or two you personally recommend?
 
jone7724 said:
Is there one or two you personally recommend?
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unfortunately no.. i would do a DIY route, its really easy. A few of my buddies have made them. I personally have a drawer system, and made a simple extension.

Honestly, i would buy some backpacking camp cots that fit in the rear, if i had to do it over again. Search and you will find out what fits.
 
2021nightshade4x4 said:
God this reminds me so much of Kyle Updegrove who ran Tactical Armor Group, formerly Kennesaw Mountain Accessories (KMA, some definite foreshadowing going on there!) out of Georgia.

Claimed to make custom bumpers. Total scam, would have lead times exceeding your dispute window on credit/debit cards so you couldn’t charge back when he failed to deliver.

Left some people waiting 5-6 months, no product.
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don't forget that "aiden james" bullshit too
 
1jzgte said:
don't forget that "aiden james" bullshit too
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I ordered one of the plates from Aiden James in maybe early March. Yes, they were not the most responsive but I did get them on the phone a couple times and did get a plate shipped within a few weeks and I absolutely love it, so was it like ordering from Amazon? No, but it certainly wasn't 'bullshit', but I understand other's mileage may vary.
 
KKTRD-PRO said:
I have tracking information for my fang lights coming from AJC. I placed an order last Tuesday and they shipped via UPS on Friday.

Do they have a history of being flaky?
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There's a big thread on here that details his issues. Basically the same story as OP from this thread, with the bezel lights in particular. And here's my experience.

Even after all that, the lights stopped working after about a year, maybe a little longer.
 
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I followed a couple videos from Jimmy Meatwhistle on YouTube. Then randomly he sold his 4R and bought a GX470. Hopefully this guys business crashes.
 
Good thing I read this now. I was about to pull the trigger on this. My wife goes on trail runs and was looking for something like this to do a quick overnight nap in the car.
 
looks like I'm the latest victim. Paid in Feb, was told there was a lead time. When I suggested he post on his website to state a lead time, he responded with a "duly noted" type response. I should've disputed my charge then and there. Lesson learned. The price he charged was cheaper than my willingness to make one myself but now I'm pissed so I have to build my own.
 
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