Came here after seeing your original video. It’s going to be a tough choice which of these to build next Memorial Day weekend I have the money and time and tools at my parents’ place upstate.
These videos gave me a great starting point for adding a slide out drawer to my trunk! I even added a sub and two speakers embedded in the cargo area at the front of the trunk. Thanks for the great videos!
I built the previous design you posted on your channel and use a queen size truck mat in the back with no problems falling in the little gaps near the doors. After watching this video i can imagine how nice it would be to have one big drawer like your new version, two really cuts down on the space available. Having the measurements that you gave last time was a big help for me so if you have them handy it might help someone else who is trying to built your new design. Being able to store the double sleeper piece in the drawer is the biggest plus of this new version in my opinion. Great job!
nice design, ive been thinking about a similar design, but i need it to be taller so the sleeper platform goes over the rear folded seats because im 6'1" and cant fit in the back fully. FYI, those turnbuckles will do next to nothing in the event of an accedent or rollover to keep that drawr unit from flying forward / up. in a 30mph crash, g forces can be around 30g, so take however much your drawr unit weighs and multiply that by 30, and think about the strength of those turnbuckles and the anchor rings.
@@PhoRunner I'm curious about planning the headspace above the platform. I'm getting ready to build my first platform and I'm trying to figure out what I can do for storage underneath without feeling like I"m going to sleep in a coffin 😵
Excellent, that looks real clean. I’ve been wanting to build out the back of my 4runner for a while and this seems like a much better design than your previous model. Looking forward to the build video! Thank you for sharing this!
Check out my latest video as it should be cheaper to build. This one is pricey because of dual slides. About $500. My latest build is cheaper and maybe under $300
Awsome work real your videos just getting started on the outlander journey .2000 4runner 3rd gen balance work and building a4 runner is challenging like your vidos ..never thought i would enjoy wrenching as ive been welding most of my life I actually enjoy it wive thinks iam crazy but she'll be suprised someday any joot thanks
Love the box - couple of questions since you've experienced both : 1) do you prefer the one large drawer or the 2 separate. 2) if you thought you liked the 2 drawer system, would you prefer same size drawers or different sizes? 3) How do you feel about losing 2 inches from your platform while you sleep?
1) The large one is definitely nice for bigger items. The lack of dividers makes things a bit of a mess but I’ve cut down on what I carry now. The single drawer is large when it comes out so getting to the side of it is a bit more work. 2) The 2 drawer was nice since I used one side to cook on all the time. Now I have to pull the slide out to cook which can take up a bit more space. 3) 2 inches doesn’t seem like much.
Sweet setup! I was looking for another video but came across this and glad I did. I was actually looking you build a setup similar to this...I'll let you know how it goes
Love the video just bought a 3ed gen so glade I found you on here currently watching all your videos cant wait for you build video on this build this is exactly what I want for mine and I have no skills when it come to carpenter work lol so I'll need all the help I can get haha
I park in the garage and plug it to house power when I'm at home. Or just unplug it completely if I know i'm not using it for a while. Kinda like RV life.
@@jacmaxwell8836 It stays in the car with me! lol. Solo camping! I also have my awning so I could move it under my awning during rain and set it on my table. The cord probably wont reach >_< so I'll need an extension but I guess that's how i would do it if i had to run the whole double matress in there!
Before I follow your lead, I’m curious, what’s the added weight of your fully-laden rig? How much weight does this drawer system add? And, what did you do first to address the limits of your payload rating? As far as I understand, the highest payload rating on a 3gen is 1,810lbs... but it looks like you’ve loaded quite a bit more than that, even before accounting for passengers. I’m sure you took this into consideration, I’m simply interested in hearing your strategy to work around that rating. Perhaps this is a discussion for a future video?
I’d say it’s 300-400lb max loaded so no where near the limit you specified. I can still carry and move the cargo in the back so it’s no where above 500. The roof rack is maybe another 50lb and solar panel 20. I got a few hundred pounds to go ;). Maybe my added bumpers and winch is getting me closer but I don’t think so yet.
Another great video thanks for sharing. I’m trying to do something similar with my GX. I’m probably just gonna go with two sliding drawers though. So if you use different brand slides for the locking and non locking, (so I can have one lock on each drawer like you), there shouldnt be any problems as long as they are the same length correct?
Love it!!! I just subscribed, have the plans come out yet? Also, I am wondering if there has been any sagging with the fridge? It would seem that the two drawer system would be better support, but I love the one drawer option. Very thorough video! Thanks
How much flex or bounce do you get in the center of the tailgate side of that 3/4" plywood for the top slide? I'm thinking of building a platform with a few inch space beneath the platform drawers for flat item storage, like an axe or the second row sleeper pieces. And I'm worried about it splitting under weight when hopping in or out.
That’s very nice are you compact well planned out that’s awesome! I’m trying to get something like that set up for mine, did you think about putting the portion that is behind the seats of building it into the seats and then having it like you don’t have a platform that swings out when you roll the seeds up I was thinking about that so you could have like full platform above the seats and then when you fold the seats down obviously the whole section rolls down and then you have a a partition that pops into place that covers the gap and then you could have both of the seat sections closed off anyway I don’t have a workshop someone have to come up with this on my own somehow anyway very nice definitely would like something like that for my forerunner and I also like to eat phö ha ha anyway very nice I’ll stay in tune!
My apologies, I speak with Bluetooth and Siri and the words are not what I meant; What I meant to say was, if the portion behind the rear seats when they fold up was curved so then when it folded up it had a piece that lift it out of place then you could make the portion behind the seats and then you could make the portion where you put your tables and all of the cookware that you have and then the portion that’s behind the seats would be structured and it wouldn’t need the deep pieces of wood did you put in place that your feet would normally touch against, and then the only thing that would be moved is once the seats are down then there would be some of it’s some thing that a piece of a board that would be put in that gap so then it would be completely flat that’s what I meant to say for that. But I will watch your other video and I’m not sure if you have a blueprint but I need to and I don’t have a shop either but I would like to construct one to put in my forerunner and then maybe more along the lines of what I was thinking anyway excellent videos I really appreciate it and keep up the good work I might have to come down and visit and eat some pho and have you help me with some ideas ha ha!
I wouldn’t do this build and may consider just spending the cash for the fridge slide. I got an updated build I’ll be sharing soon. It’s similar to my old build with a few improvements. Much more utility for me.
I’m having a real hard time finding an actual air mattress with the right length? My 4Runner build only goes like 70 inches max (back of car to the folding seat) which one did you buy?
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This is what the 4Runner was always meant to be
yeah! the storage is nice!
Came here after seeing your original video. It’s going to be a tough choice which of these to build next Memorial Day weekend I have the money and time and tools at my parents’ place upstate.
Nice. I like my original storage better than this design hehe. The top slider hasn’t been too useful so that’s what I’d change
This the best setup I’ve seen especially incorporating the sleeping platform also. Thanks for the video
No problem!!
Great build. It looks store bought.
thanks!
Nicely done, very different then most. Thx for sharing.
glad you like it!
Nice build
Thanks!!
Sick setup man!
Thanks!
Great setup!!
Thanks
These videos gave me a great starting point for adding a slide out drawer to my trunk! I even added a sub and two speakers embedded in the cargo area at the front of the trunk. Thanks for the great videos!
No problem
Nicely done, friend. Love your rig and craftmanship.
Thanks!
This is nearly what I want to build on my 5th gen 4runner. Thanks for the inspiration!
No problem! I would probably do a sliding top and attach the drawer to the top platform though if i had to change it up.
I built the previous design you posted on your channel and use a queen size truck mat in the back with no problems falling in the little gaps near the doors. After watching this video i can imagine how nice it would be to have one big drawer like your new version, two really cuts down on the space available. Having the measurements that you gave last time was a big help for me so if you have them handy it might help someone else who is trying to built your new design. Being able to store the double sleeper piece in the drawer is the biggest plus of this new version in my opinion. Great job!
I will have a build series coming! I opted to keep the video a little shorter for this so people can just get ideas!
Varias ideas muy buenas. Gracias
Np
I really appreciate this video. Just got my first 4Runner, and I’m already prepping for the type of roads it was built for.
Like that. You did good
Thanks!
Looks awesome! So clean! Can't wait for the build video! I watched your other build video again and again and again!
coming soon!!
Wow, this is one of the nicest DIY systems I've seen. Nice job!
Thanks!
nice design, ive been thinking about a similar design, but i need it to be taller so the sleeper platform goes over the rear folded seats because im 6'1" and cant fit in the back fully.
FYI, those turnbuckles will do next to nothing in the event of an accedent or rollover to keep that drawr unit from flying forward / up. in a 30mph crash, g forces can be around 30g, so take however much your drawr unit weighs and multiply that by 30, and think about the strength of those turnbuckles and the anchor rings.
Gonna be a bigger eye bolt lol.
@@PhoRunner im considering bolting mine directly through the body, if you dont mind putting holes in the bed.
this is really well-designed! 👏
It’s ok lol. I made an update to it and I like it better now lol.
Vid coming soon!!
@@PhoRunner I'm curious about planning the headspace above the platform. I'm getting ready to build my first platform and I'm trying to figure out what I can do for storage underneath without feeling like I"m going to sleep in a coffin 😵
Lol I would use 2x6 if you wanna be able to sit inside still. 2x8 or 2x10 is more extreme lol.
Brilliant
thanks
Setup looks perfect. Thanks for the video!
I made a follow up video :)
Hope to get that build info soon! This thing is sweet
I released the build series in my channel! Go check it out!
I love how you didn’t take the rear seats out also. Most people usually end up having a 2 seater after this.
Yeah! Too many kids for me!
Subscribed for the build.
I dig it. gives me an idea of how i want to set mine up!
Thanks for sharing the set up.
You’re welcome
Excellent, that looks real clean. I’ve been wanting to build out the back of my 4runner for a while and this seems like a much better design than your previous model. Looking forward to the build video! Thank you for sharing this!
No problem. It's quite a long video so it'll take me some time to edit it haha.
I’ve waited this long...I got time!
Stop putting out other videos before this one!!!
@@Aged10Years lol sorry.
PhoBro this is sweet. Great set up! No I need to redo mine. Lol. Love man great work
glad you like it
This is Genious bro. How much did you spend total to build it ? I want to build one just like this one.
Check out my latest video as it should be cheaper to build. This one is pricey because of dual slides. About $500. My latest build is cheaper and maybe under $300
Good stuff! You really been putting out a lot of videos recently. Appreciate the work. Looking forward to the detail build out
thanks for the support.
Good stuff man. I’ll check out the build video, gonna do something similar to mine.
Right on
Awsome work real your videos just getting started on the outlander journey .2000 4runner 3rd gen balance work and building a4 runner is challenging like your vidos ..never thought i would enjoy wrenching as ive been welding most of my life I actually enjoy it wive thinks iam crazy but she'll be suprised someday any joot thanks
Nice setup!
Thanks
Not sure if anyone suggest it but a simple 2x4 on the end will keep it from sagging if you get it
Love the box - couple of questions since you've experienced both : 1) do you prefer the one large drawer or the 2 separate. 2) if you thought you liked the 2 drawer system, would you prefer same size drawers or different sizes? 3) How do you feel about losing 2 inches from your platform while you sleep?
1) The large one is definitely nice for bigger items. The lack of dividers makes things a bit of a mess but I’ve cut down on what I carry now. The single drawer is large when it comes out so getting to the side of it is a bit more work. 2) The 2 drawer was nice since I used one side to cook on all the time. Now I have to pull the slide out to cook which can take up a bit more space. 3) 2 inches doesn’t seem like much.
you're the man. Thanks a ton for putting this up!
np
Sweet setup! I was looking for another video but came across this and glad I did. I was actually looking you build a setup similar to this...I'll let you know how it goes
Good luck and post a vid!
Love the video just bought a 3ed gen so glade I found you on here currently watching all your videos cant wait for you build video on this build this is exactly what I want for mine and I have no skills when it come to carpenter work lol so I'll need all the help I can get haha
Glad I could help. Don't forget to check out Timmy the toolman also and tell him i sent you.
Just saw the video where the guy was talking about getting it off of you nice had one just like it in my first one but this one I built slides for.
Great video man I’m actually going to build one of these soon this is awesome !
I am glad you like it!
Yes!
enjoy!
Love the build man where do you keep the fringe when it’s raining ect
I park in the garage and plug it to house power when I'm at home. Or just unplug it completely if I know i'm not using it for a while. Kinda like RV life.
@@PhoRunner what about camping and that man?
@@jacmaxwell8836 It stays in the car with me! lol. Solo camping! I also have my awning so I could move it under my awning during rain and set it on my table. The cord probably wont reach >_< so I'll need an extension but I guess that's how i would do it if i had to run the whole double matress in there!
Awesome job bud.
Thanks bud
Before I follow your lead, I’m curious, what’s the added weight of your fully-laden rig? How much weight does this drawer system add? And, what did you do first to address the limits of your payload rating? As far as I understand, the highest payload rating on a 3gen is 1,810lbs... but it looks like you’ve loaded quite a bit more than that, even before accounting for passengers. I’m sure you took this into consideration, I’m simply interested in hearing your strategy to work around that rating. Perhaps this is a discussion for a future video?
I’d say it’s 300-400lb max loaded so no where near the limit you specified. I can still carry and move the cargo in the back so it’s no where above 500. The roof rack is maybe another 50lb and solar panel 20. I got a few hundred pounds to go ;). Maybe my added bumpers and winch is getting me closer but I don’t think so yet.
Nice work, How many miles do you have on your 4runner now?
albertn1 170k
Great build, What's the material you used to cover the drawers?
check my build video series on how i built this!
Very nice video!
Thanks for watching
Love this so much. Planning to make mine the same
Cool!
How did you attached both and especially top shelf? Do you have another video on how did you made it?
Yea there’s a build series
Can you give me the name of the tool that folds the 2 short legs, I need something like that for my Subaru forester bed platform. Thank you.
Posi lock folding bracket. I have a link in my description
Wow very cool setup and well done!!
Thanks!
Matt, can u do a video about your tent and toilet? Thx. Jim
I don't have a toilet and I usually just use ground tent or ARB room attachment
Another great video thanks for sharing. I’m trying to do something similar with my GX. I’m probably just gonna go with two sliding drawers though. So if you use different brand slides for the locking and non locking, (so I can have one lock on each drawer like you), there shouldnt be any problems as long as they are the same length correct?
Seems fine for me so far
Love it!!! I just subscribed, have the plans come out yet? Also, I am wondering if there has been any sagging with the fridge? It would seem that the two drawer system would be better support, but I love the one drawer option. Very thorough video! Thanks
Yes they are on my channel! No sagging at all as that 3/4” ply is very sturdy!
Great system, but too many ads with your videos - holy heck!
Sorry man. They are auto generated by TH-cam. I don’t add any or mess with it.
How much flex or bounce do you get in the center of the tailgate side of that 3/4" plywood for the top slide?
I'm thinking of building a platform with a few inch space beneath the platform drawers for flat item storage, like an axe or the second row sleeper pieces. And I'm worried about it splitting under weight when hopping in or out.
You could reinforce it with a flat bar across. I don’t have any movement right now that I can tell with the way it sits.
What roof rack are you running?? Link? Love it!
Rack: amzn.to/37oS0A2
Extension: amzn.to/2tLV8HM
Check out this video for how I mount it. th-cam.com/video/2-AvWUIkWyY/w-d-xo.html
Awesome build
Thx
At 7:44 what's those legs called and where do you got it?
Posi lock folding bracket. I have a link on my description
That’s very nice are you compact well planned out that’s awesome! I’m trying to get something like that set up for mine, did you think about putting the portion that is behind the seats of building it into the seats and then having it like you don’t have a platform that swings out when you roll the seeds up I was thinking about that so you could have like full platform above the seats and then when you fold the seats down obviously the whole section rolls down and then you have a a partition that pops into place that covers the gap and then you could have both of the seat sections closed off anyway I don’t have a workshop someone have to come up with this on my own somehow anyway very nice definitely would like something like that for my forerunner and I also like to eat phö ha ha anyway very nice I’ll stay in tune!
Welcome. Check my latest video since I did change it up a bit.
I’m not sure I’m following your idea for the extension
My apologies, I speak with Bluetooth and Siri and the words are not what I meant;
What I meant to say was, if the portion behind the rear seats when they fold up was curved so then when it folded up it had a piece that lift it out of place then you could make the portion behind the seats and then you could make the portion where you put your tables and all of the cookware that you have and then the portion that’s behind the seats would be structured and it wouldn’t need the deep pieces of wood did you put in place that your feet would normally touch against, and then the only thing that would be moved is once the seats are down then there would be some of it’s some thing that a piece of a board that would be put in that gap so then it would be completely flat that’s what I meant to say for that.
But I will watch your other video and I’m not sure if you have a blueprint but I need to and I don’t have a shop either but I would like to construct one to put in my forerunner and then maybe more along the lines of what I was thinking anyway excellent videos I really appreciate it and keep up the good work I might have to come down and visit and eat some pho and have you help me with some ideas ha ha!
what do you do with the fridge if you want to sleep 2?
Solo sleeper setup or take it out for full
Great build! What type of hinges are those that you're using for the sleeping platform?
Check my video description for a link. They are called posi-lock hinges
Do you have dimensions like like your first one? Iam planning on building this in the next coming weeks
I have a build series in my channel! Check it out!
@@PhoRunner same size as the previous one you had?
Love the build man. What carpet did you get?
Just Home Depot indoor carpet. The cheap stuff haha
How long is the sleep platform? I’m 73 inches tall
Probably a bit short for you. It’s probably 70” to that back seat
I heard of 3rd gen 4 runners that have a third row of seats. Do you know if this is true?
I don’t think so
Hi, how wide/tall are the sliders. Do you think the top platform slide idea would work on your previous 2 drawer 2x6 build?
I wouldn’t do this build and may consider just spending the cash for the fridge slide. I got an updated build I’ll be sharing soon. It’s similar to my old build with a few improvements. Much more utility for me.
Can u set something up for the toyotahighlander 2 generation
I don’t own or have access to one :(
I’m having a real hard time finding an actual air mattress with the right length? My 4Runner build only goes like 70 inches max (back of car to the folding seat) which one did you buy?
Specifically looking for the double / queen air mattress?
amzn.to/2NTyEeQ it’s snug but it fits. I inflate it while it is inside the truck
Hey do you have the design? I want to build this Such a great set up!
my build series is coming soon! Subscribe so you know when its posted! It's a long video in editing still!
Definitely going to be looking for your build series as this think is perfect! Thx PHORUNNER you da man!
I have the same vehicle, I want to build this design too, this is so efficient.
This is so awesome…..😀 where are u located? I will pay u to do this to mine?😀
Lol thanks. I won’t have time to build any lol
I’m in central cali
Would you be willing to build and sell these by chance?
I am not lol. Sorry man!
Also transcribe with Bluetooth and Siri so a lot of the words probably don’t make sense I’m driving right now.
I see lol
What kind of carpet is this?
Home depot cheapest carpet they got
Would you be interested in building one for someone?
Sorry bud! I won’t have the time or energy for that these days.
Do you have a list of parts/wood you need for this build?
Check the video description and the build series in my Channel!
Would you sell a premade one? I dont have the space or tools to build one of these unfortunately
Brilliant!
Thx
Hey, what’s the material you have it wrapped in?
Just regular ol Home Depot carpet
What was the final cost of this build? Those slider cost is an ouch.
probably $500-$600
Unfortunately you can’t be any taller than 5’10 at the most to be able to sleep in these 3rd gens. Fetal position ftw
if you push the front seats forward, you can sleep a slightly taller person.
I like ur 4runner can u sell it to me ? 😁
Lol nah...
Let me know when you get tired of this setup too
I'll buy it off you lol
lol. I think i'd do it differently now that I have it haha
Shoot.. lmk they day you build something better. I'll take it haha
@@PhoRunner What would you do differently?