Stealth Overlander - Toyota 4Runner Forum

Lexington · 03-13-2023, 11:54 PM

I thought this guy made some pretty cool mods to his 4Runner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgP6dreM3xY&feature=youtu.be

Humble Leader · 03-14-2023, 09:15 AM

I like the idea of that fire extinguisher though, nice and compact. although price is $120+ so it's not cheap lol. I have a regular auto sized one in my roofbox but this one might be nice to pickup. edit: watched some videos on these, apparently they don't work that well

I'm skeptical of the NOCO battery boosters though. I had one and it didn't work, twice. mind you I was minus 35*C but I didn't even get anything from the charger. brought it inside to warm up since it was in my rig and still nothing. so I returned it and went back to jumper cables. perhaps it would boost in warmer weather

rigtec · 03-14-2023, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexington

I thought this guy made some pretty cool mods to his 4Runner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgP6dreM3xY&feature=youtu.be

WOW...,

"Loved John's 4Runner, Lexington... it's better than my house, LOL!!"

~rig~ Best!

Bombguy · 03-14-2023, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humble Leader

I like the idea of that fire extinguisher though, nice and compact. although price is $120+ so it's not cheap lol. I have a regular auto sized one in my roofbox but this one might be nice to pickup. edit: watched some videos on these, apparently they don't work that well

I'm skeptical of the NOCO battery boosters though. I had one and it didn't work, twice. mind you I was minus 35*C but I didn't even get anything from the charger. brought it inside to warm up since it was in my rig and still nothing. so I returned it and went back to jumper cables. perhaps it would boost in warmer weather

Interesting - I've had really good luck with the NOCOs on my end, but haven't been down to anything near the temperatures you're discussing. As you implied, I think they just aren't designed to hold a charge and work that low.

Lexington · 03-14-2023, 08:41 PM

I particularly liked the rear switches to room down the window and unlock the back. When I camp in my 4Runner I thought many of times I wish I had a way to unopened the back window and hatch.

RedRunner_87 · 03-14-2023, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexington

I particularly liked the rear switches to room down the window and unlock the back. When I camp in my 4Runner I thought many of times I wish I had a way to unopened the back window and hatch.

With my sleep platform I always use the rear doors to get in and out. I also programmed my key fob that a it rolls down the windows by holding down the unlock button. I guess I have never felt the need for switches for the window or unlocking the hatch.

Lexington · 03-15-2023, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRunner_87

With my sleep platform I always use the rear doors to get in and out. I also programmed my key fob that a it rolls down the windows by holding down the unlock button. I guess I have never felt the need for switches for the window or unlocking the hatch.

How do you program your fob to do that?

rigtec · 03-15-2023, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexington

How do you program your fob to do that?

...I did mine with my "Tech-Stream Scanner"... 5 minutes, Easy, [$30 bucks]!"

Humble Leader · 03-15-2023, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bombguy

Interesting - I've had really good luck with the NOCOs on my end, but haven't been down to anything near the temperatures you're discussing. As you implied, I think they just aren't designed to hold a charge and work that low.

consumer reports did an article about these portable jumpers. apparently none started a battery below freezing. this is my most likely use case too. my battery was 5+ years old, and sat for maybe 1 week in a deep freeze we got. it just didn't have enough life left to start the vehicle and the booster was no help. Installing a new battery at minus 35*C outside sucks. these packs IMO are best for the solo overlander who is far away from any help. in good weather conditions the packs performed well

Best Jump Starter Buying Guide - Consumer Reports

RedRunner_87 · 03-16-2023, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexington

How do you program your fob to do that?

Easiest way to order the Barista(sp?) bluetooth OBDII reader on Amazon, you get a free trail with the app and you can change some of the features of the 4Runner.

Does anybody use Carista?

nglayton · 03-17-2023, 12:16 PM

Mostly seems like a ploy to get more views for everyone involved, and make a buck off the amazon referrals.....That being said,

Intriguing solar setup. Interesting "interior roof rack system" - but storing gas cans in the cabin? Even "Cleaned out", not good. What does that even mean, Cleaned out?" And then filling and mounting them directly to the lift gate? Yikes! I hope he opened up the lift gate and reinforced the inside mount points. He might want put something between the left gate and gas can to cut down on the paint chaffing.

Definitely not prepared for any kind of bad weather or bad road conditions.... Summer, blue sky only type of rig.

A little TMI on the personal toiletry habits.

Captain Spalding · 03-17-2023, 02:14 PM

If I ate the way he did mine would be a joyless existence.

Forums
Toyota 4Runner Forum	Official Vendors & Sponsors	4Runner & Hilux Surf Clubs	Site related
New Members	Become a Sponsor/Advertiser	American T4R Clubs (click to view)	Advertising & Sponsorship Information
General Discussions	Cali Raised LED	Florida	Software Related Questions & Answers
6th gen T4Rs	Trail4R	Georgia	Comments & Suggestions
5th gen T4Rs	SuncentAuto	(The Rest of) The Deep South	Links
4th Gen T4Rs	BaseLayer	So Cal	2012 4Runner
3rd gen T4Rs	DRZ OFF ROAD	Nor Cal	2017 4Runner
Classic T4Rs	Wheeler's Off-Road	Pacific NW	2015 4Runner
Classifieds - buy & sell (no commercial ads please)	C4 Fabrication	Southwest	2016 4Runner
For Sale: Vehicles	TRDParts4U	Texas & Oklahoma	2013 4Runner
For Sale: Suspension/Wheels/Tires	Rago Fabrication	Carolinas	2014 4Runner
For Sale: T4R Items	VTXWheels	Maryland / Virginia / WV / D.C.	2019 4Runner
For Sale: Non-T4R Items	SDHQ OFFROAD	Northeast	2011 4Runner
Free	Cali Raised LED	New England	2010 4Runner
Want to Buy/Trade	Coastal Offroad	Great Lakes	2009 4Runner
Feedback on Sellers & Buyers	GarageTime	Ozarks	2008 4Runner
Group Buys	Accessorides	Heartland	2007 4Runner
Off Topic	Raingler	Mountain	2006 4Runner
TSB	Proline 4wd Equipment	Alaska & Hawaii	2005 4Runner
Off-Roading	Venomrex	Canadian T4R Clubs (click to view)	2004 4Runner
Gallery	LFD Off Road	Montreal / Quebec	2003 4Runner
Engines / Suspension / Wheels / Tires / Audio / Accessories	OEM Audio Plus	Toronto / Ottawa / Ontario	2002 4Runner
Maintenance/Detailing	Victory4x4	Edmonton / Calgary / Alberta	2001 4Runner
Problems & Warranty Issues	Overland Gear Guy	Vancouver / British Columbia	2000 4Runner
Polls	RCI Off Road	Winnipeg / Manitoba	1999 4Runner
Dealers - Your Experience	TreadWright	European T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view)	1998 4Runner
FJ Cruiser	Underdog Racing Development / URD	UK	1997 4Runner
Lexus GX470/460	Front Runner Outfitters	France	1996 4Runner
All Other Vehicles	BOSS StrongBox	Germany
	Orange Boxx	Iceland
	Sherpa Equipment Co	Italy
	4RUNNERLIFESTYLE	Russia
	Ironman 4x4	Scandinavia
	LASFIT	Asia & Oceania T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view)
	Toyota Parts Express	Australia
	4xInnovations.com	Guam
	All-Pro Off Road	Japan
	Rockauto	Mongolia
	Air Lift	New Zealand
	UltraRev	Africa & Middle East T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view)
	Stealth Custom Series	Nigeria
	High Tech Auto and Truck Center	South Africa
	Metal-tech 4x4	Egypt
	ToyotaTRDParts.com	Latin America / Carribbean T4R & Hilux Surf Clubs (click to view)
	Addicted Offroad	Argentina
		Brazil
		Caribbean Islands
		Mexico
		T4R Meet Announcements & Info
		T4R Meet Pictorials & Writeups

Site Navigation