I converted my 4th Gen 4Runner into a full time camper :) Has a pull out kitchen, big bed, closet with shelves, hood mounted solar panel, webasto heater, fridge/cooler, 100Ah battery, 95L roam case on the roof, 1Up hitch bike rack, and a few other cool things. I took out the rear seats as well, and took apart the side plastic panels and rebuilt them as they had a lot of dead empty space. So now its wider and can hold more storage. Im also going to build a table area so I can edit photos with more comfort.
Nice! Just picked up a GX460 for basically the same purpose. Your GFC is the exact model I'm looking at. I feel you with the "on the go" style. I'm getting tired of my studio.
Great video..Other ppl be like: I just bought a 4Runner, I live in Iowa, it's got 5 miles on it, but here's what I'm doing: 100" lift kit, -100 neg offset, I'm cutting the bumpers, I added this, I added that,.... now it doesn't look like a 4runner anymore...going off-roading is really a rare thing, so why spent that money for no reason..I understand doing all this crap if you live in Colorado and you know you'd be off-roading quite a bit.. for someone who won't do that, just keep things simple..these are built to perform reasonably well without all those mods.. I personally will keep it bone stock until I get the most use out of my stock tires, no lift business, cutting or drilling.. less is always more
So dope Sam. Love your 4 runner build. It looks super clean and I love the GFC camper. Low profile and easy to deploy. I'm slowly but surely building out my Ford Bronco for camping and shooting video in amazing locations. Thanks for sharing 🤙
I’m glad to see another photographer with a similar setup. Same tires. Only difference is a Luno bed inside. Falkens have been stellar from Gifford Pinchot in Washington to Gold Butte in Nevada. A perfect tire, really.
Cool minimalist build! Perfect for what you’re doing. I just moved to Montana in 2021, from Paso Robles, so I recognized the spots you were filming. I’m a photographer as well, and I will go to shows/festivals, and I’m lugging my lights, backdrops, vendor’s tent, and merch. So I’m picking a ‘24 4Runner this spring & slapping a rooftop tent on it. This might be the very best engine Toyota has ever made, and that’s saying something. I’ll be staying far away from the “new” engine, no need to deal with that. Good video, keep racking up the miles! I’ll look for your rig when I’m down in CA! ~ Rawhide ✌🏼🤠🤟🏼
Yep, those Falken Wildpeaks are fantastic for all road conditions. Had some on my FJ and slapping some on my 4Runner. Also, Kammok just released a super easy to set up awning with a built-in tensioner. Kinda pricey though but worth a look.
Thanks for sharing. I'll check out the GFC. Had a Volkswagen Vanagon for 23 years I loved and was perfect for camping road trips. But now even old beat ones are priced off the charts. Been looking at Honda Elements which fit my budget more and last a long time. I'll have to see if the GFC would fit. I like the roof part which beats having to deal with a wet muddy tent when it rains. I know you'll enjoy your new equipment and take some great photos as usual.
Nice 4Runner! I really like my 200 series Landcruiser. If I built an off-road rig, I’d prob go with a Jeep Rubicon Gladiator. Can’t wait until electric engines take over.
Hey! Thanks so much for your video! Looking to buy a 4Runner to get me to trailheads and droning spots, and probably also doing a roof tent with config! Was wondering which trim you got and why
Good and informative video. Perfect timing for me as I'm into photography and am looking into getting a 4Runner. I gotta say though, first time I've heard anyone say positive things about the gas mileage on a 4Runner 😂
Throughout the video, can't stop myself from thinking, how tall are you? The 4runner looks small beside you. This build is not flashy and I guess that's the most essential when you drive into unknown destinations to be stealthy
