DIY Modular 4Runner / SUV Sleeper Build & Tour 

DIY Modular 4Runner / SUV Sleeper Build & Tour
In this video, I'll show you how to build your own modular sleeper to turn your 4Runner or similar vehicle into a mobile or stealth camper / RV.
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List of tools
     Screwdriver
      Ratchet set
      Cordless drill & bits
      Something to cut pipes (chop saw/metal cutting blade)
      Dremel and steel grinding tip
      Circular saw (table saw)
      Tape Measure
      Allen Wrench
      Level/Straightedge/square
      Carpet knife
Sewing kit
      Understanding and tolerant spouse
      Staple gun
List of materials
     1X4 plywood (layout cuts for quantity)
      Indoor/outdoor carpet (layout pattern for sf needed. Don’t forget leveling platform)
      1" Steeltek pipe 21+ ft (check purchase length vs/ lengths needed)
      Round Steeltek brackets (8)
      Oval Steelteck brackets (8)
      Rubber feet (16)
      Screws (I used 8 X 1 1/4" Power Pro Multi-Material)
      Washers (48) 1/4" diameter oversized.
      Bolts (48) I used rounded head, 1/4" X 2 1/2"
      D rings (6)
      Turnbuckles (open ended) (6)
      Mattress (memory foam or other)
Turnbuckles (closed ended) (2+)
Attachment Brackets - "4 in 1 rope hook" from Everbilt (2+)
  
Steps:
1. Measure your truck.
Protip - I tried cardboard template; use coreplas or something sturdier; this could also be helpful for leg lengths and more exact cuts.
2. Cut plywood into the 4 pieces needed (plus leveling platform, typical)
Protip - Think about ALL your pieces and layout cuts on the plywood as efficiently as possible.
3. Check fit. (I just found a cardboard box that was about 12” tall and laid the plywood on that in the 4Runner.)
4. Cut off 4” X 10” angles at rear plywood pieces
5. Check fit
6. Cut framing boards. You do not need to follow exact pattern that I did, but it could affect the length of the legs if you move the framing around.
7. Cut structural pipe and grind off any sharp edges.
8. Install rubber feet onto legs.
9. Laid out brackets. I bought some of each kind not knowing what I would need. You can move them slightly from where I had them if you want, just make sure there are no obstructions.
10. Assemble and test fit; screw framing boards onto plywood pieces, but only use enough screws to hold it in place so you can test fit (~2 per board). Add oversized washers to standard screws to hold the leg brackets in place. Insert leg piping into brackets and test fit with all pieces installed. Make adjustments as needed.
11. Disassemble everything.
12. Cover plywood pieces with carpet
Protip - Be careful and make sure carpet is on the right side of the plywood pieces and that it is all going the same direction.
13. Permanently attach all trim boards in place.
14. Through bolt all leg brackets.
15. Check fit.
16. Paint plywood and trim boards.
17. Layout D-ring locations.
18. Attach D-rings.
19. Install all the platform pieces, install toggles and tighten. If adjustments in leg length are needed, cut a 1” wooden dowel to lengthen, or cut the steel pipe to shorten.
20. Assemble bedding.
21. Happy hour.
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