DIY Toyota 4Runner Pull-out Kitchen Bed Platform - Building an Overland Rig

[@sandraholbert4190]

Very nice. I just bought a 4runner this week and these are good ideas for me to consider before going camping. Thank you ❤

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

Awesome! I’d highly recommend building something like this. It really utilizes the maximum amount of space in your 4Runner

[@richardson_adventures]

Bro this is exactly what I’m looking to build!! A few questions for you if you don’t mind: 1) with the back seats up, is your drawer system and yeti cooler still fully functional and accessible? 2) how’re you liking the build? 3) could you share your build plans?

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

The yeti still fits in the 4Runner with the seats up perfectly! I roll around with the platform extended and when I need to carry 4 passengers I pull the extension on top of the box, put the yeti cooler on top of it and we are good to go. The system worked out better than I even imagined it would and don’t think I’ll be going back. It’s really nice to have the extra organized storage and there’s still a ton of room to haul gear in the back of the truck. Unfortunately I do not have any official plans for this build but check your email for some example photos and I’ll try to help the best I can. Thanks for your support!

[@richardson_adventures]

@@SeizeTheAdventureCo super helpful!! I’ll check out the email and fire back a few questions as I draw up a rough blue print

[@foodstore2022]

@@richardson_adventures By chance if you happen to have build plans, could you please share them? Looking to start this build asap

[@richardson_adventures]

@@foodstore2022 howdy! I have a drawn out build plan but I ended up changing a few things to make the build a little bigger. I just moved so let me see if I can find that for you!

[@stevegee7220]

Another fabulous video! Great work!!

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

It was a fun one, thanks for watching!

[@hotpocket7521]

This is what im looking to do with my 4 runner

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

I would definitely design and create something similar. I thought I would remove it between trips but it has remained inside of the 4Runner for the past year. I use it all the time.

[@hotpocket7521]

@@SeizeTheAdventureCo im saving up for a trip to asia next year but once i get back i am going to start building something out.

[@campmodewithrussell]

Great simple and effective system.

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

Really have been enjoying this storage system and it has held up great! would recommend!

[@ajb1395]

Great job!!!

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

Really appreciate that AJ, thanks for watching!

[@nicolegee4690]

You’re amazing 👏🏻😄

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

No you are! thanks for watching

[@noahrose8241]

After you stapled the carpet did you screw the top plywood onto the rest of the frame or is it sitting loosely?

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

YES! I screwed the top piece of plywood down to the box. It's really holding up amazing and I use this storage system about every single day!

[@supermodestmouse]

I have a 20 year old 4 runner that needs some storage like this. I just got a RAV4 that I've been looking to add some storage drawers to and that's how I stumbled across this vid. Def appreciate the tips and info!

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

@@supermodestmouse right on I’m so glad you found this video. I’ve been using this drawer system for a couple months and I absolutely love it. So handy, never take it out. Thank you for watching

[@emerysmith6517]

Hey dude, building this exact setup for my 5th gen, I went with 2x8s for the extra room. Just ordered the slides, how much room did you leave on each side for the drawers? Gonna try to get everything done before the slides come in.

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

I use my drawer system almost everyday it was the upgrade for the 5th gen. I used the width of my sliders so that will be determined by whatever sliders you may have bought. Thanks for watching hope this helps

[@pvpixelarts]

Amazing. Exactly my thought. Got all the materials for my own DIY build today and came across your video this evening. I thought of doing a height of 9" overall and for the sides I am thinking of plywood instead of the lumber. However, 1x6 is a good idea too. Wish you had covered the rest of build too. My dimensions are 43x37 for the top and 41x37 for the actual box. Planning to do 3/4 plywood sides. I see that you put screws on the joints. Are they strong enough? I am thinking of pocket holes. The interesting part is that I have never done carpentry in my life and this is going to be my first project. Got myself Bosch Jigsaw and the Ryobi Circular saw today. Doing the necessary calculations for the cuts tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

I can make a more detailed video if this is something you are interested in! The box is so incredibly strong I’ve had a variety of heavy stuff on this thing and it’s in the same condition as the day I built it! Absolutely love it and highly recommend to any 4Runner owners.

[@pvpixelarts]

@@SeizeTheAdventureCo Thank you so much and would love that detailed video. I am sure it would be useful for many DIYers. BTW, can share the details about the drawer slides?

[@DonnieDeLo4577]

Gonna go off of this type of build on my Xterra!

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

Really enjoying it so far! Would highly recommend it.

[@Bluto4r]

Nice build. You might want to put in some d rings to anchor the cooler

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

That’s a great suggestion Jimmy, I think I’ll do that. Thanks for watching

[@paulsway]

Man you need to come out with plans and a cut list

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

I have gotten a good amount of requests for this. Maybe I need to make a new and improved version with a complete set of plans! Thanks for watching

[@paulsway]

Please do man would definitely have many interested I like that yours is low most are not having no headroom is useless

[@DFinesse88]

Exactly what I need! Solid build bro. You have the measurements? Thanks

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

I recall some measurements in the video during a voice over. Check that out! thanks for watching

[@matthewayala8849]

Do you by chance remember the measurements

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

I explain the dimensions with voice over!

[@stevenm6301]

Have you laid on it? Do two people have enough room there with their knees bent? It's tight without removing the seat bottoms.

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

I have laid on it and loaded hundreds of pounds of camping/ski gear plus dogs, coolers, etc. it has held up very well. I will agree that the length isn’t ideal for the tallest person. I fit pretty well with my pillow propped up on the seat back and have slept in the 4Runner before the platform was installed and it works for a night in a pinch.