RedBeard Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Hello all.... I am a lurker and I've finally got something to post. Any of you monkeys put a bed platform in the back of a first generation 4runner for geurilla camping? I've seen quite a few canopied pickups with beds in th back, and a few minivans, but wonder about doing it (and doing "it" ) in a 4runner since I've got a good opportunity to get one at the moment. Post up!!! Especially with pics, PG-13 please. Thanks, Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 We require naked pictures of the gf to evaluate this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordop Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I will answer this with the expectation that the conditions mentioned by cj001f are soon forthcoming . . . If you fold up the back seats in the 4run the back space is exactly 5'9". I am 6'1" Rip out the seats altogether and it could work. Or, if you actually have a functionaing tailgate, just lower it down and you can have your footsies in the rain. Would be cool to create some kind of two-tier storage/sleep thing back there. Ahh, miss my 4runner but can you miss something when it was you who in fact killed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 but can you miss something when it was you who in fact killed it old yeller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordop Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) kinda. Edited June 4, 2021 by jordop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 soul-brother too boocoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Never seen/heard of anyone rigging up the 4Runner Camper Mod, but never fear. The car camping folks have got you covered with this bitchen tent-car hybrid. "Finally - a shelter that combines the ease and convenience of setting up a tent AND that lovely car-interior ambience you've come to expect when you're crashing at a trailhead." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 You can probably also modify the 4Runner to suit your camping needs pretty well by trading it in for a Taco with a canopy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 You can probably also modify the 4Runner to suit your camping needs pretty well by trading it in for a Taco with a canopy. isn't that the same thing 'cept trendier? I've seen Toyota surfs (aka early 4runners) modified for camping... not hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I'm not an authority on Toyota Truck/4Runner related camping modification trends, so I'm not sure. I just thought that RedBeard would get his feelings hurt if his initial query was met with something besides a lame joke (response #2) and useless information (response #1). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I just thought that RedBeard would get his feelings hurt if his initial query was met with something besides a lame joke (response #2) and useless information (response #1). Well then we'd cut down on the time he'd waste here, wouldn't we? It's not like he posted it in SPRAY or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Depend on how tall you are. I haven't had good luck fitting in Toyotas. Not only is the back too short, but I crack my head on the ceiling when doing any serious off-road driving. For tall people, Isuzu Troopers work really well. There's lots of headroom, good stock ground clearance, more cubic interior space than 4-Runners, and a bed that can comfortably fit a 6'5" person. I like mine, but I don't like having to keep a parts car to keep it running. They are also narrow like Toyotas, so they get down alder-choked roads far better than a US pickup or full-sized Bronco/Blazer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 The Pontiac Asstek came with a giant black diaper-tent as an optional accessory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Heh. Jokes welcome. Those diaper things aren't too stealth looking. "No Ocifer, I'm not planning to camp here overnight!" I'll check out the Troopers. I like older cars that I can do some work on, and I am getting envious of my friends' sleep-in climbing rides. I've also considered a Vanagon or a Honda Accord wagon. THe former has reliability issues, the latter doesn't have much space inside. PS: Pics coming soon cj...keep checking back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 PS: Pics coming soon cj...keep checking back. If it's a hairy ass... keep those to yourself. You checked out a cruiser? bit bigger, but low $ now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 If you look at Troopers, '89-'92 are best. Pre '88s are way underpowered. After that they followed the SUV market and turned them into fat-assed soccer mom rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 How 'bout Toyota minibus? I think those come in 4WD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmace Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Why bother...why not get a truck with a camper..why not eat inside and do the whole thing..why go half assed..sleeping and screwing inside an SUV is not good..you dont need some huge camper but something tat is just a bit bigger than a canopy A truck is cheaper, better on gas..if you get an old one easier to work on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) Yeah, those are just about perfect(Toyota minibus)...good cargo space, good gas mileage, bulletproof....can't find one for sale anywhere. Edited June 7, 2006 by RedBeard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recycled Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I had a camper and eventually sold it for $100. They are not such a hot idea for climbers. Every time I went off-road the thing would be creaking and popping fasteners. It was a miracle I didn't lose the thing or tip the truck with such a high CG. Campers also suck when you're dealing with overgrown brush and low hanging windfalls, which describes a lot of the access roads in BC and parts of WA. It's also handy to have a shorter wheelbase when turning around on logging spurs. Turning my F250 around was a nightmare, even wth 4x4. On the positive side, campers are really comfy for hanging out in campgrounds or in open space off good roads. It just didn't work out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 If you fold up the back seats in the 4run the back space is exactly 5'9". I am 6'1" Rip out the seats altogether and it could work. That's what I was thinking...basically exactly like a p/u with a canopy, except you can get to the front easily from the back. Thanks for the measurements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZimZam Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Get a Westfalia. That way she can cook you dinner before you her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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