Recent content by ak4r

JP Now that you have a 4RNR you will start to notice how many are in Anchorage. Then you will start seeing how many Toyotas are in Alaska. It should be our official truck. They are everywhere. I have had 2 Land Cruisers and 4 4RNR's and they have all been Great. VERY DEPENDABLE. Glad you...

No heat and low fan I think but the dog and I run when that thing comes on. I do use it to speed up the charcoals. Anyway the digital watt usage shows about 200 watts at this setting.

The PS2000 powerpack/inverter I got from Costco last year is 400w continuous/800w surge. It powers the 12 volt stuff I have (blanket, fan, coffeemaker) but 110 ac use consumes power fast. Gromulus, what are your plans with installing a second battery? I like your retracting canopy idea that...

12 volt I got a Power Station from Costco which hooks up to the rear 12 volt plug. It recharges when the key is on and provides 12 volt power (with the key off), ac power (400watt inverter I think), light, air pump and cables for an emergency jump from it's battery. Slick deal and my wife can...

I use two backpacking cots and it works great with lots of room. Pull the front seats forward as far as you can, tilt the backs forward and fold the rear seats. The height of the cot will give you more length as your head will be above the rear seat cushion that is folded forward. It will also...

I have one too and the engine has been called the 3.0 so slow for a long time. I thought my 4 cyl. 1986 T4r ran better. Save up and get a 4th generation (2003 on) T4r. I love mine new one and my the 91 will be up for sale after this winter. I must admit that it has been absolutely trouble...

Came over a mountain pass south of Anchorage today from fishing and it was snowing like hell. Reminded me that winter will sneak up on me sooner than I want and I don't want to be without studded tires this year. Snow tires don't cut it for me here in Alaska with the freeze/thaw cycle that can...

I am not an expert but I have learned from people here in Alaska that most engine wear occurs from when you start a cold engine and the time it takes for the oil pressure to come up. Using a preluber is your best insurance but if nothing else use syn-oil which flows better in the cold and a...

4Runner Camping I use two backpacking cots and it works great with lots of room. Pull the front seats forward as far as you can, tilt the backs forward and fold the rear seats. The height of the cot will give you more length as your head will be above the rear seat cushion that is folded...

momo.75 is right...don't let them wash it...do it yourself. They don't use the love and care that you will. A bad wash job will do more damage than a wax. A good wax product like Griot's will be easier on the paint/clearcoat than a "cleaner-wax" type product. Use microfiber towels, change...

I contacted Toyota by email when I got my 4Runner and their official response was 90 days after build date. Knowing their conservative nature it is probably OK to wax away but that is what they said.

Congratulations You are going to love your new 4runner. Have had 4 4runners and 2 Landcruisers and my new one is by far the best. I too ordered one just the way I wanted and it is very similar to yours...same color, no sunroof, floor mats, roof rack, spoiler and 16 " wheels which I wanted for...

I would like to say that I almost rolled it without XREAS suspension but truthfully my wife kept catching fish while I crashed for a couple of hours in the new "Salmon Wagon". If you fold the back seat down and pull the front seat forward, a cot with 12" tall legs will allow a tall person to...

It stays light here all night now so there wasn't much sleeping but being 5'8" it worked OK. I got the V8 to pull a travel trailer but I want to put on 1000 miles breaking it in before I hook up a load.

After waiting for 3 months it has finally arrived...a new 4Runner. I spent lots of time reading all your posts to learn as much as possible about the 4runner. I got exactly what I wanted for my needs. Thank you all for the information regarding this great SUV...it's my 6th 4x4 Toyota. Slept...