My Basic Overlanding & Sleeping Setup | Toyota Surf KZN185 Walkaround (3rd Gen 4Runner)

Our first video, covering our basic adventure setup of our Toyota Surf KZN185.
This is the perfect wagon for 4 wheel driving in New Zealand, exploring remote places, and comfortable enough to drive daily.
Hope you enjoy it!

[@wilsonjrleon]

that sleeping platform is brilliant

[@GG-nv8gt]

Simple, basic and functional. This is what’s going in my 5th gen. I recently purchased a Dometic CFX40 fridge. I’ve been ice coolers and thermoelectric “iceless” coolers, but for more than 3 days I’m loving the Dometic. Found a $100 discount with lots of searching the web, new sub

[@nlynch248]

Awesome video! I have the same idea and hope to get my truck done and i hope you upload more videos

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

Nice work, sir!

[@benm9716]

Awesome for a first vid man

[@lancerutherford3933]

Got a similar Toyota that outfitted very similar yours, except I opted for an ARB fridge sitting behind the driver seat. Lived out of it for 4 months and put 16000 miles on it in about the same time period.

[@markhorton2835]

Good job! Especially with the sleeping set up, I've been thinking of doing the same! Do you have a pattern for the ply wood cut sections?!

[@biohazardousBiker]

Nicely done

[@kiltedoverland4551]

Nice rig! No need to over spend on brands where they don't provide additional benefit. You've make a great vehicle for convenient and comfortable trips.

[@vanodyssey1659]

Love it, you could make those stands at @9:10 fold / flap also, so they can fold down. EASY.

[@ethanbell256]

great vid mate

[@dariusgoss123]

Nice set up mate

[@jasonschell9437]

looks good. I've got the v6 version of this.

[@toddthomas3226]

I live in CHCH as well. I have the opportunity to buy a surf like yours. The 4wd system seems to have some problems. I've found a couple of surf FB groups and posted but doesn't look like people respond to questions much. Do you know of any forums. Obviously not American forums. Nice rig. Did you fit the snorkel yourself? Thanks

[@JPNZBOXER]

Really like you're sleeping set up works awesome, thinking about building the same based off your design. How think was the ply you used?

[@petechampion297]

mate that's all you need ….done prettymuch the same deal with mine...bit jealous of the rear screen setup ...hmmmmm...cool

[@ismaildoran9558]

Very good

[@montgomerybojangles8644]

Okay so i'm not the only one who has knives around my rig....

[@christiancarter6742]

Great vid. Did you free style the measurements for the ply deck in the back or do you have a template. Great stuff

[@DaBoss985V2]

Nice rig bro. Very well done! May i ask where did you got your window visors with the "toyota" logo on them?

[@jeff9104]

Nice !

[@TR_MEX]

nice 4runner!

[@commonsensecamper]

Great stuff! Just subbed

[@hugos.5059]

Sweet!! Shout out from Los Angeles bro... I have a 2000 model.. 220k.. never selling it.. lol

[@americanpatriot8426]

Hugo S. I have a 98 with 440k here in dallas

[@TheUrEstupid]

I'll give you 15000 if its a 4x4. You interested?

[@hugos.5059]

American Patriot nice!!!

[@TheUrEstupid]

@@hugos.5059 15 thousand. Wld you sell?

[@hugos.5059]

TheUrEstupid sorry bro not a 4x4

[@rampagedingo]

The n65 hiluxes are hard to find in good condition and the ones sold from Japan are expensive. This is a very good alternative and it comes in automatic which is a plus if you don't like manual.

[@4wdaddict41]

What a beaut 😍

[@chris_floyd1]

Does the seat bottoms folded down by hour head ever bother you or feel uncomfortable?

[@samclark8802]

Hey man I have the same Surf, been waiting for more uploads!?

[@mattborg23]

Hey brother how much was the whole bed deck project, wood and hinges?

[@Jettguzman]

Outer Mark 20 liter ice box? Where did you purchase it?

[@murphylunjevich6501]

Hey bro just wondering do u get any rub with the 285s?

[@projectsmanager-campbell7414]

good staff

[@Txjagermeister]

When are you going to makes some videos man

[@mitchkippen438]

Hey mate, I have this exact model in Australia. Do you know what suspension you ordered? Stock lists don't mention surf. I have heard its the same chassis as a 90 series prado

[@rugerhussey887]

I know its late, but in the US this is a 3rd gen 4runner

[@itscristiano9]

What rims are those? I can’t find them:(

[@jonc7371]

do you have a build thread?

[@nzagriculturecharlie8628]

I love hilux surfs

[@wagsmoto147]

An update video would be good

[@ashkankaderi8806]

what're the cables from the roof rack to the front bumper bar called? I want to buy some but cannot find any name for them to search up.

[@FormulaJosh]

Those are called branch deflectors or limb risers, their purpose being pretty obvious from the name :) Have to be reasonably strong if you actually expect to be using them, rather than just as an aesthetic choice. I imagine it wouldn't be too hard to DIY, assuming you do some research. Cutting anything thicker than bike brake cables neatly so it doesn't fray requires some technique. Would probably be ideal if it protected the snorkel too, either by using a longer roof rack that overhangs the windscreen (I imagine this would badly bent the already mediocre fuel economy), or by using a different snorkel.

[@mrbig6215]

DIY best option... easy as.. search youtube, i cant remember who, possibly Roothy?? did a step by step video on how to make/setup/install them..

[@antonmariusbotha6910]

Are we getting some more videos?

[@akeemscale4958]

I also have a SSRG hilux with a 1KZ turbo diesel engine. However right now I'd love to know where Ican get a snorkel kit for it?

[@akeemscale4958]

Can u help me?

[@KaskadeHD]

DUDE. Where did you get that rear mount tire swing out? What is it called? Anyone know?

[@marcosaguilar9781]

KaskadeHD comes with the original truck

[@lancerutherford3933]

Jdm stock on these trucks

[@FireManiac58]

This is sick, does anyone know if the 2.7l petrol is any good? I know it's not a diesel but I don't want a huge engine

[@sirs6674]

Да, бензиновый двигатель 2.7 нормально работает. Я уже 10 лет эксплуатирую такой, очень нравится.

[@bivvybrown]

Next upload

[@bigzeetv806]

choice setup

[@emilioparra3482]

Is that a stock swing out tire rack?

[@lancerutherford3933]

Emilio Parra Jdm stock on these trucks

[@waterlesstea9056]

A stock snorkel and rear tire mount and a diesel, ya Americans get jack you lucky bastard haha I wanna swap a surf engine in

[@michaelrueckert8507]

What was that song at the end?

[@scottbeatson3881]

Chainsmokers - Something Just Like This

[@BrekMartin]

No action in five years. Did the Surf shit itself? I loved mine, but it died in 2011 :(

[@basshunterfan001]

where abouts you located, north or south?

[@JiveTurkey159]

He said "here in Christchurch" in the video soooo South

[@alanobrien3138]

My 4 runner can’t hang with that. I don’t have any stickers on my windows.

[@jollyroger8164]

Answer the questions kiwi

[@alexanderwolf7923]

whens the next vid mate? yew

[@adityabharatvraman6859]

How do you sleep over night in your parked car when the weather is too much hot ?

[@dylwalsh7218]

Wind the windows down a bit ??? 🤷‍♀️😂

[@JPNZBOXER]

Crack the sunroof 😂

[@declanlamb9089]

i will give u $200