Simple 4Runner Sleeping Platform

[@louisepotier2784]

Vision blocked by the laundry... 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for all your info. Have a great day! 🙂

[@minimalistoverlander]

Right. Crazy how I missed that.

[@louisepotier2784]

@@minimalistoverlander I rarely see clothes drying outside a van. How odd. I would take advantage of the sun and wind, myself.

[@charliejg]

Love this build. I want to do something similar for overnight sleep at hiking trailheads. But, like you I want it to look totally stock outside. Have a great weekend!

[@minimalistoverlander]

Go for it!

[@charliejg]

@@minimalistoverlander Does the Kilmat also help keep out dampness from below the vehicle?

[@minimalistoverlander]

Good question. I'm not sure. I've never noticed any dampness.

[@carolrosas6785]

Its beautiful and neat work.

[@minimalistoverlander]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@srenshaw2010]

I like the changes.

[@rharn473]

Keeping it real. Thanks a bunch, very informative, and practical. 1st. principle

[@minimalistoverlander]

Always!

[@danielstover3029]

Nice explanation and video. I built a one piece 4runner cargo bed platform about a year ago with similar thoughts and goals in mind. I wanted the platform to be as low as possible to allow for as much interior volume as possible. It allows for maximum head room and storage. I sent photos to your email. Let me know if you received them and what you think. Thanks for sharing! 😁👍

[@minimalistoverlander]

I got your emails. Outstanding work! Clean install.

[@danielstover3029]

@@minimalistoverlander Thanks John! Keep it simple and add what ever you need to have fun. Wishing you safe travels and thanks again for sharing! 😁👍

[@robertsegura6451]

Like your thought process on your build, super simple not over the top. How do you like your fans? Do they give enough air flow throughout the cabin of your truck?

[@minimalistoverlander]

Fans rock although they are showing their age after three years of being slammed around on rough roads.

[@GeorgeWPush]

How did you screw the legs into the car?

[@minimalistoverlander]

Didn’t.

[@GeorgeWPush]

@@minimalistoverlander so that leg is just sitting on a slope? Or is there something underneath stopping it from sliding?

[@minimalistoverlander]

It's screwed in from the top.

[@GeorgeWPush]

@@minimalistoverlander so a bolt goes straight down through the leg? I am exploring different ways to attach leg to car's seat holes

[@AmboyChamblis]

Less 💺🪑💺🪑's much better!

[@lex1691]

How is that OME lift holding up? I'm sure taking out those seats completely helps a lot with the weight reduction, too!

[@minimalistoverlander]

It’s holding up well. Disappointed that the ride is a bit stiff but handles like a dream on the highway. It’s an entry level lift but for money it’s excellent. No complaints on the trails. Since I don’t carry much, my vehicle is several hundred pounds under GVWR. Need to get it weighed for an accurate number.

[@NWHomesteader]

This build continues to amaze me. Thanks for the review of the platform. Some clever ingenuity. I like how you use the ‘gizmo’ (aka a turnbuckle 😉) to keep the platform in place. Very smart!

[@minimalistoverlander]

Glad you like it!

[@c.martinez516]

Great video. I have a 4th generation 4Runner and I love the fact that there is no dip in the cargo area when you fold down the seats and therefore, no need for a platform.

[@minimalistoverlander]

Lucky bastard! 🥹

[@blujack100]

Did you have 3rd row seats. Seemed more complicated than I expected.

[@minimalistoverlander]

No. Actually very easy to remove.