Living in a Toyota 4Runner | My Full Overland Build Tour and Walkthrough

[@danadams4714]

If your biggest gripe about the awning is the size of the zippers, do what we used to do in the 70s, attach a loop of 550 paracords to the zipper to make it easier to grab and hold.

[@tim.muangkeo]

That’s exactly what I did lol you can actually see the paracords attached 3:35

[@jorka_90]

This guy deserves at least 100k subscribers… he’s content is amazing!!

[@tim.muangkeo]

Thanks man! One of these days lol

[@PrecisionAcc]

Maybe not 100K, but 15K for sure though

[@nastysoda9212]

awesome vehicle. I talked my parents into getting a '24 trd off-road before they were gone forever.

[@bigeasy5881]

PHOTOS are amazing. the RIG looks great. LOVE the content!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@tim.muangkeo]

Appreciate it!

[@SCAC_Aqua]

Love seeing other 4Runners with Solid Wood Worx drawers! I love mine! I'm glad this video was recommended to me. I'm sure I'll enjoy following your adventures. Cheers, from PNW!

[@tim.muangkeo]

Yea the prices for fully built out drawers are insane lol I'm glad Brian at solid wood worx created the drawer system at a good price

[@TheDarkEnders]

Love your rig! One really low hanging fruit for ya that you probably know already is it’s just 4 bolts to remove those folded seats for more room to sleep inside. Looking forward to more of your content! Cheers

[@tim.muangkeo]

Thanks! Yea, I may remove the seats if I move back into my 4runner again. I mainly have them for family and friends when they visit

[@andoarizy325]

Clean build! 🔥

[@alchan5482]

this is awesome! i always wanted to build a 4 Runner for camping and trail exploring, I think your video has giving me some great ideas for my future build, thank you!!!

[@tim.muangkeo]

Anytime! Let me know if you have any questions

[@burnthemapadventures]

Epic build 🙌🏻

[@DavidAmbrose-y6n]

Great video!! Really enjoyed the thoroughness of your gear review. Keep up the great work!

[@jakewhite6518]

You are a great editor

[@ModernMoneyHabits]

Great now I'm looking at 4Runners...... Thanks.👍

[@coreyseals4269]

Great build out, man! You definitely have it dialed in! I'm glad this video came up in my feed! Cheers and happy camping in the 4Runner

[@tim.muangkeo]

Thank you!

[@coreyseals4269]

@@tim.muangkeo you're most welcome!

[@shadowgod7523]

I have a 2006 4Runner 8 cylinder… love it!

[@tex24]

Great video! Wishing you the best of luck with all your future endeavors!

[@tim.muangkeo]

Thanks!

[@NilDreams]

Your roof tent looks great. I’d prefer having a pop up tent to store extra stuff in and to be able to save my camp spot when I want to drive around or need to get into town for laundry, groceries, etc. I sleep in my 4Runner and just pop the tent up next to it.

[@tim.muangkeo]

I’ve been pondering on that idea as well. If I could sleep inside the 4runner it’ll give back my roof rack to store more stuff

[@tonye2458]

So jealous. Great video, thanks!

[@tinabeane]

Sweet setup, thanks for the updated tour and I'll check out your links.

[@tim.muangkeo]

Appreciate it!

[@charlesruelas3962]

Well done, a lot of good information provided. I have a 22 ORP and looking to build out a bit more. Main thing is the inside platform with the drawers. I liked that a lot in what you have going. I work while travelingas well. Usually I will hit a Starbucks , local library or rec center. Never checked into Starlink. Well narrated, thank you.

[@tim.muangkeo]

Thanks! I do the same; it gets cramped after a while, so I head to a coffee shop. Let me know if you have any other questions about Starlink!

[@Martya55]

I never knew about the SideHack that will be perfect for my propane. Nice job on your build

[@tim.muangkeo]

Thanks! Yea it's a nice option. I don't think I mentioned it but the propane mount is from Power Tank. Hopefully, it helps! amzn.to/4a0jSf7

[@Buck_ie]

Perfect.

[@pro.shooters]

awesome build! Thanks for sharing

[@tim.muangkeo]

thanks for watching!

[@JzAzIzRzO]

this is a really cool set up. goals! good job

[@tim.muangkeo]

thanks!

[@lucasr5675]

Very nice 4R and great review video. Well done.

[@roykent2316]

Just discovered your channel. I LOVE the build! 😍 Also really high quality content, you gained a new subscriber! 😊

[@tim.muangkeo]

Appreciate it!

[@WinterBonus]

Curious what your mpg is like with all your gear and upgrades?

[@tim.muangkeo]

My dash says 15.4

[@jailbreakoverlander]

I got ya beat by 12 months bro, but well done. Same year as mine I just went a bit further on Mods.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

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[@tim.muangkeo]

Sweet video! We may have to do a trip together in the future

[@FerociousLionsOrg]

the headlight upgrade really does look better

[@tim.muangkeo]

Someone told me they look like the new Audi Q3 lights

[@AndrewAW-w2l]

Amazing- well done

[@tim.muangkeo]

thanks!

[@Jimstone216]

Great build brother! Love the setup!

[@tim.muangkeo]

I appreciate it!

[@davidstinson1458]

Very nice!! Hello 👋 Southern California!!!!

[@tim.muangkeo]

hello!

[@coltonwiggs1594]

The báhn mì while camping is something I’ve never even considered and will be implementing

[@tim.muangkeo]

Lol do it man!

[@LucS-g2p]

Wondering why you haven’t removed the rear seat?

[@tim.muangkeo]

I occasionally have friends and family visiting so it’s nice to have it for them. However I am looking to remove them and see how I like it

[@mogxplorer8788]

Here in Germany / Europe we have a Toyota HiLux with an Alucab-Canopy-Camper. Great setup as we can go from inside to the rooftent and down to the toilet / kitchen area. Thanks for sharing!

[@tim.muangkeo]

If I were to do this all over again I might’ve gone that route. Having a camper sounds comfortable and convenient

[@MinisterOfGuam]

The HiLux. UNBREAKABLE.

[@thoopra]

Sweet man!!

[@tim.muangkeo]

Nice Supra!

[@sandyj8222]

Why don’t you have 100,000 subscribers by now! You have amazing content!! Love your channel.

[@tim.muangkeo]

Thanks! I’ll get there one day lol

[@michaela7759]

I guess a good portable electric bear fence could give a lot of extra peace of mind depending where you park/camp in N.America.

[@mixmix1487]

Perfect build. To the point, functional, but not the usual obnoxious overdone, over landing build.

[@CrippleCreekStudios]

Thanks so much for the tour! This was an excellent reference and one that I will use to inspire my build. Of all the things you have in there, I’m thinking of going from a simple leveling platform (I take out the passenger seat bottom) to a drawer system with platform extension like yours. I’ll look at Solid Woodworx but I’m inclined to build my own. Thanks again.

[@tim.muangkeo]

I actually used to have a leveling platform to sleep on. Really easy to build out!

[@AbsoluteScotch]

Pretty cool.

[@serendipityguy]

Any reasons not going past 287 tires? or adding a beefy suspension system? Adding External Light Bars, Bumper to hold a winch? Do you have plans for any future mods or upgrades? Thank you kindly!

[@tim.muangkeo]

I don't have many plans for anything else. I have considered a bumper and winch but it's rare for me to be in a situation where I would need one. If I am stuck anywhere, I'm usually rolling with other people to pull me out. Realistically, skid plates is what I'll purchase next

[@anmol3457]

@@tim.muangkeo how do you plan these trips with other people? is there like an online community? or is it just a bunch of friends? Although I imagine having a friendgroup in which everybody is into this sort of thing is difficult...

[@tim.muangkeo]

@@anmol3457 There's quite a bit of meetups here in Washington but yea it's mostly friends that invite me out, vice-versa. I will say out of every hobby I've gotten into. Overlanding/Camping is the easiest to meet like minded people

[@shadowgod7523]

DOPE!

[@ArticulateArena]

cost? how are you making money while living in this? I'm trying to do this and idk where to begin..

[@tim.muangkeo]

I have a 9-5 still lol I’m fortunate enough to work from home. Everything was bought over time from 2019 to now. Mostly on Facebook marketplace. I’d say a little over 7k total cost for everything

[@phanomsinhissaramounarart6991]

Nice rig. I missed out on buying the gen 5 Runner. Just got a new Rav4 though. I thought sbout a roof tent but I think I rather sleep in the suv and put the cargo on top.

[@tim.muangkeo]

That’s funny I’ve actually thought about the same thing!

[@RobertDV88]

1:50 the Moses Lake sand dunes

[@tim.muangkeo]

good eye!

[@RobertDV88]

@tim.muangkeo been there a few times.

[@anthonypurpura8505]

Love the headlights, but seeing them for $800 everywhere I go. How long ago did you get them for 600?

[@tim.muangkeo]

Last year during black friday

[@ggarrison1087]

Th is build is great. It will break a 6th gen but perf for 5th generation

[@tim.muangkeo]

Anytime!

[@tuckerhiggins4336]

5:45 Wouldn't have rubbed enough to need to do the bmc if you stuck with the stock offset

[@joonsup]

Having that awning and the tent attached, how would one wash their vehicle? If you take it off isnt that a hassel

[@tim.muangkeo]

Well the awning and tent only cover the roof of the vehicle so I wouldn't be able to get in there and scrub or wipe it down during a car wash. I'm still able to power wash it though

[@dreiboy]

Love the rig bro, what size tires are you running with your overland build ?

[@tim.muangkeo]

Thanks! 33s

[@BeatSonicUS]

You definitely need to try out our plug n play amplifier!

[@tim.muangkeo]

Shoot me an email!

[@dominickfigueroa8485]

Always wanted to try the hest but for that much money I would want it to fit the 4r. I assume you just make it work without it ever being flat?

[@tim.muangkeo]

Yea I just make it work. It fits in the rooftop tent perfectly but inside it runs from the trunk and up to around the passenger headrest. I think the foamy short would fit perfectly. It's 25" x 64" (5.3ft)

[@helenabha]

Thank You for your nice video. For the Ecoflow Alternator charger, how much power it can be produced from your stock alternator? Can you charge up your Ecoflow Delta 2 by using this only source of supply while you have a number of accessories (e.g. fridge 7x24?, laptop....)?

[@tim.muangkeo]

800w. Yea the alternator charge + the delta 2 is my only power source. I always have it around 90-100% when I arrive at camp. Takes about 2 hours to get it from 0% to 100% but it's rare for me to ever have my delta 2 dead.

[@helenabha]

Wow! 4runner can produce 800W continuous charging to your Delta 2, nice! Any observations of the main battery voltage drops below 12.5V (even when the engine is running)?

[@helenabha]

It would be nice to have a small video about the Ecoflow charging system in your 4runner. That helps many 4runner owners to have similar setup.

[@tim.muangkeo]

@@helenabha just saw this. I'll look into answering your question in a future video but I did notice a bug (recently fixed by ecoflow) where the alternator charger will still continue to pull from your battery to charge the delta even when you have the engine off. There were multiple occasions where I came back to a dead battery. The good news is the alternator charger is backward compatible, so I was able to use my delta to charge my battery back up and start the car.

[@briannath8919]

I learned a lot from your video, Tx! Which/whose hatch struts did you upgrade to? Amazon link, or?

[@tim.muangkeo]

I bought these ones amzn.to/3WE8j7I

[@gretchen_jku2051]

Great job bud. I really like my Hest mattress but it doesn’t quite give enough cushion to sleep well.

[@kevinwest1607]

I do the same thing in my Kia Sportage awd with no mods. You don't need all that crap.

[@tim.muangkeo]

With no mods? That’s impressive

[@MoDiggs]

Did you remove the backseats or have them folded down?

[@tim.muangkeo]

Yea just folded down

[@flywalll]

how do you keep up with the iceco with the tiny 1kWh Delta 2?

[@tim.muangkeo]

The fridge doesn't draw a lot of power. I'd say on average I can keep the fridge running without charging the delta for about 3 days. I also have the alternator charger plugged into the delta 2. It's rare that it falls below 50% and if it does I can charge it back up to 100% within an hour or so

[@joeypascua6091]

Do the drawers still fit if you have the rear seats up?

[@tim.muangkeo]

Yup they do! It was one of the things I considered when purchasing a drawer system. I wanted to make sure I could still use my rear seats in case I have family or friends visiting.

[@drgta6]

That's a fancy apartment.

[@tim.muangkeo]

I wish I had a bathroom

[@drgta6]

@ Just a get a shovel...lol

[@FightOrDie08]

Thanks for the detail man. I commented on your other video but I am hoping to kit my 4Runner in a similar manner and live out of it for a bit for the second half of this year.

[@tim.muangkeo]

Nice! Yea I realized that I didn't need much. I was always near a city if I really needed anything. My main concern is a place to sleep at night and be comfortable while doing so

[@FightOrDie08]

@ yeah. I work remotely as a SWE so your insight on StarLink is helpful. I’ve done a few road trips and used an inflatable bed in the back. I bought the Solid Works setup last week.

[@tim.muangkeo]

@@FightOrDie08 Oh same here lol Teams or Slack calls pull the most data. Everything else I can do locally without much data

[@alex.ma.1]

Hey Tim, love your content. Looking to get a 4Runner myself and wanted to know your thoughts on KDSS vs non-KDSS. TIA.

[@tim.muangkeo]

Can't really say since I've only had KDSS but I've read mixed things about it. Some hate, others don't mind it. I fall in the category of "don't mind it" lol

[@dcd6115]

What is the passenger desk system? I don't see that in your interior list.

[@tim.muangkeo]

Oh thanks for pointing that out. I'll add it in there. It's this one. amzn.to/4fN82q0

[@Cocoalander]

whats the link for the awning

[@tim.muangkeo]

I believe the one I have has been discontinued or is an older model but it's this one. I'd wait for it to go on sale lol looks like the price went up from what I paid ($600) tarucausa.com/collections/awnings/products/taruca-rogue-180

[@Randolf_Wisenberg]

overall very good installations, upgrades and gear but those hanging wires looks ugly

[@tim.muangkeo]

I know lol I plugged everything in to make sure it was working properly and told myself I'd hide the wires later. That later never came...

[@Bergo101]

Do you actually live in this full time? What do you do in bad weather, hang out in the driver seat?

[@tim.muangkeo]

I used to but not anymore. I usually hang out in the city and coffee shops. During that time, editing took quite a bit of time so it kept me busy.

[@chuiwyjustin]

Might be a good idea to add a bull bar just to avoid your engine from getting damaged by animals accidentally running into your car from the front

[@tim.muangkeo]

I definitely considered that!

[@rono33]

Tim, I love this build and your content. Thank you for sharing. Looking through your affiliate links, I didn’t see the water tank. Can you tell me where you got that 4 gallon pressurized tank? Anyone? Thanks!

[@tim.muangkeo]

It’s the waterport day tank. You can find it here. Some times Costco will have it or cabelas amzn.to/415b4A3

[@richieewinns]

Nice rig man! Pretty much exactly the same mods as my rig except no ladder lol.

[@tim.muangkeo]

We're cousins lol

[@daveswinburne1230]

I see you carry an Ecoflow, Have you tried a STOKE VOLTAICS electric kettle for you coffee? Great videos!

[@tim.muangkeo]

I have not. I normally run the jetboil but I'll look into the Stoke Voltaics and see if it fits my needs

[@_beanswick2054]

Link to the 67 design phone mount ! ?

[@tim.muangkeo]

www.67d.com/products/magmount-g3-device-holder

[@raziell5487]

If we are talking space, why not a Toyota Sequoia?

[@tim.muangkeo]

I didn’t know I was going to do all of this when I was shopping lol also the sequoia was out of my price range but you’re right it is bigger lol

[@mrobinson57]

Um, Shitty zippers are easy to replace. You clip them off with a pair of dikes and replace them with a loop of 550 cord. We did in the military all of the time. Plus when the enemy can't here them jingle jangle on your pack when you are moving around. ;)

[@tim.muangkeo]

Yea that’s exactly what I did lol burnt the ends off and everything

[@finback2005]

you did not mention solar panels. I guess you do not need them.

[@tim.muangkeo]

lol yea I don't really use my solar panels. I used it twice just to try it out and never really needed it afterward

[@OneEyedOtis]

Bro I'm gonna give up on making videos. Im just gonna sub to you instead. Amazing video, dope 4runner!

[@tim.muangkeo]

Lol thanks!

[@milesv5352]

Sounds like a commercial

[@bobsmob7524]

Shake much ?

[@tim.muangkeo]

I don't notice any

[@mtljin]

isn't it lonely traveling around without a girlfriend?

[@tim.muangkeo]

Yea there are days lol

[@stryker20]

Nice rig. What's the name of your recovery board? Thanks

[@tim.muangkeo]

Thanks! GoTreads. Here's a link to the ones I bought amzn.to/4gVJfRx

[@hang4963]

🤣💯👍🫶💪