Oh, my goodness! I hadn't considered sewing a little curtain accent to the window bug screens. That's too cute!!!

I think if the powers that be succeed in stealing our ability to use our vehicles from us I will just go back to having a saddle horse and pack horse like I used to. Really creative build.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

I used to ride horseback many years ago and I loved it! I need to get back at it for sure, in the meantime my 80 year old pop still goes hunting 2 weeks out of the year on horseback. He's my hero. Thanks so much for tuning in!

@summerstardust2064

2 жыл бұрын

@@Donya_and_Priya Yes, that's so doable with the right horses. I know a man who kept riding after a stroke in his 80s and rode for years.

That pass code system is a good idea.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely is! Having an added layer of security is important. Thanks for tuning in on Brian’s channel!

Yes, Hi Donya, please share links to the awning, power sources, cooler/freezer, etc. awesome. Thank you

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Brian has added the links in the video description area, hope they help!

@FilosophicalPharmer

Ай бұрын

Former RV Service Manager here. Folding Campers (ie. “Pop-ups”) have similar awnings. I’m really impressed by this build. She did it right! 👍🏼

She's so sweet! I love her safety tips. They're something people, nomadic or not, should do more especially in the world of online dating and ride sharing! It's not about being old enough to not need to check in, it's about respecting yourself and others enough to take 2 mins to show you're ok and prevent their worry! I may have clicked the link for the lights first 😁😬

After a year of living/camping on BLM & National Forests in a Prius, I appreciate seeing how other have outfitted their vehicles. Thanks for showing us! 🤠🤙

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you!! Thanks for watching

I just watched this video (in 2024) would love to see how Donya has changed up her rig with a few more years under her belt. Thanks for the video!

Very encouraging to this woman who is planning to do the same thing. Awesome rig!

Nice to meet you, I am "Dee"---- I have owned 2- 4 runners... As a travel nurse, I drove to Florida, then up to Billings Montana in 1991. ----------- With 4 Runner #2, I went again- I worked as a Girl Scout Camp Nurse for 2 summers (2016 and 2017) in Idaho.

By you being so real I agree with her as far as you have changed peoples lives💞🐾

@OffGridBackcountryAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the kind words! Hope you have a wonderful afternoon ~ Brian

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

It’s so true!

Very nice looking rig. Cute Chocolate Lab! I have one too!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Chocolates are the BEST!

Congratulations on on your nice rig and thank you for sharing your experiences with nomad life. I’m doing something similar with my Tundra and my dogs. Life on the road and in the wild is the best life for myself and my beasts. Enjoy!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Life is SOOO much better with our fur-babies right? Thanks so much for watching!

@karenjensen6642

2 жыл бұрын

I call it gyspy living!

Perfect setup for solo camping! Love it!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

It really is! I love it! Thanks for watching

Nice build out, gave me some good ideas for my 4runner!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks for tuning in!

I like the hot water option. This is a functional set up.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

It was an easy setup and it’s awesome to have hot water on demand.

@Whereintheworldissummer

Жыл бұрын

@@Donya_and_Priya Hi! I love your setup! I’m interested in the awning you have. I too am a solo (+my pup 🐕) camper so I totally appreciate the ability to set it up by oneself.

My favorite rig of all time created by my favorite nomad of all time and my sweet magical doggy niece!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

I love you Jess!!

Awesome woman....I am currently building out my Silverado....and like she said....I am learning from all you guys...thanks so much....

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful to Brian and so many others that have chosen to share their lives and experiences here, it is an amazing resource for all of us! Excited to hear more about your Silverado.

@terryvaughn677

Жыл бұрын

@@Donya_and_Priya hi Donna.... bought a Hummer H3 and outfitting it now.... planning to go to Flagstaff for the expo in May....hope you attend....do you have an email? Terry

I appreciate Donya's tips! Added much of what she has/suggested to my list. Im also building out a 4Runner, my choice vehicle too. Going to subscribe to your channel Donna in the event you post contact, which you would be so great at. Best wishes and thank you sistah!

well well well....what a top tour and a fab woman. thanks.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks so much!

She did a great job, gave me a few ideas as I am getting ready to build out my 3rd gen long bed Tacoma with a Leer 122.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Scott! It's a learn as I go thing, but watching others do it really helped me shape my ideas for the build. Excited about your Tacoma build!

Wow you’ve figured it out. Thanks for the tour.

YaY!!! I'm a 4Runner gal too w/a 3" lift! Love it! I have a 2008 and 2022 both Silver😉❤️ Safe Travels to you both🙏 Brian you always have the best videos! Love seeing Sierra💕

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Hey my 4Runner sis!!

@broux2311

2 жыл бұрын

@@Donya_and_Priya Hi girly!!!

These videos are really informative and the people are open and warm.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for tuning in! Brian and Sierra have a great channel covering all the “how to’s” of being out there. I hope it inspires others to do the same!

What a great rig tour. Always a joy to see real folks having a great time just doing it. Wonderful advice and great energy. Keep them coming Brian! Mark (& Teresa)

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mark and Teresa! I loved sharing my truck and all the learnings. This life is such a gift and my hope is that everyone gets to experience it that way!

@OutOfOfficeCamping

2 жыл бұрын

@@Donya_and_Priya Thank you Donya we couldn't agree with you more. Nothing like getting off grid and doing remote camping. To get away from the day in day out rat race. Nothing couldn't be better then being out of the office camping 🏕 = 🙂. The extras drawer slide under the stove was a nice touch giving added usable prep space. The security tips for friends and pass words was another great suggestion. Not to mention the InReach Garmon. We just enjoy seeing real builds by folks who want to be smart about there budget. Us it first then change as needed. Not the typical mall crawlers with epic epic epic builds just to get social media "LIKES". Keep on rockin it. Thank you again for making the time to share with others not to mention inspiring folks to just take that road and see where it leads you. ~M&T

I love your 4 Runner and I really enjoyed your video. I am trying to learn about living in a vehicle. This was awesome.

Wow! I LOVED this video. Such a great attitude. What a terrific set up. Thanks!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Carrie! It was exciting to share and I really hope it inspires others to get out there and experience life in nature.

Hi Donya! I loved the video! Lot of great ideas for my 4Runner! Question.. What is the name of the tiny orange unit on your battery you mentioned that keeps the truck from starting? Thanks so much! I'm a big fan now!

@mymai5859

Жыл бұрын

I think she said Garmin In Reach - locator

One the most all around informative videos I've watched about van/SUV conversions. Great safety tips as well. Thank you for sharing all of it with us.

Sonya, you are a soul sister! I have a 2015 4Runner with a 5x10 cargo trailer conversion (wanted a place to stand up). I started camping out of my 4Runner years ago and pre-kid lived out of my vehicles when I changed jobs but when Covid hit I decided after all the stress and once the kids graduate HS I am going full nomad. I'm loving the hot water tank idea- I'm stealing it! Still thinking about the 3in lift for mine...probably before I buy my next set of tires (which would be 6 tires and new hubs or axle for trailer). You are truly an inspiration. Thank you Sonya!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Sarah (my 4runner sis!) ! Excited for your future on the road. It truly is SO rewarding.

@sarah_n_tank_girl

2 жыл бұрын

@@Donya_and_Priya Thank you Donya! Auto correct keeps changing your name 🙄. I'm currently sitting in the forest south of Bend, OR listening to the wind in the trees and the mating call of an American Crow. Enjoying my vision- what future success looks like!

Awesome video! I’m glad I watched it!

I like seeing videos of other peoples truck/vans conversions I was always on the road and was homeless for a while and it would have been awesome to see how people did there setups back then. I don’t know if him interviewing people is new but I like it

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your feedback! I am loving the tour videos as well.

Awesome! Wish I could! Love camping and the 4Runner! Be safe!

Yes, I put a duel deep cycle battery in my Toyota, off road camping/ plus lights and a winch, wishing you all the best in your adventures!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Yea that battery was a great purchase. Thanks for tuning in! We love Brian and Sierra's adventures too.

@rockymountainlifeprospecti4423

2 жыл бұрын

@@Donya_and_Priya yes! They are up in our world at high altitude Colorado. We about 10k in altitude ourselves. Crazy weather but peaceful

I’m outfitting my 4 runner Limited, so much Great info, and the exp based set_up is so clever ! Thanks D’

@Donya_and_Priya

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I just went to Brian's again and he did a follow up video on my latest upgrades...it'll come out soon!

Kind of like Barbara Mandrell's song ----- "I was country when country wasn't cool" aka I did it before all this neat information and products was out there.

Nice... My Iceco 47 qt will run for almost 4 days with my Jackery 1000 with out recharging.

@Donya_and_Priya

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Love these type of video’s. It doesn’t have to be a $$$ build out. I didn’t see the shower/water heater listed .

This is a great and very informative video.

I loved her build!

Donya, you’re an inspiration

Hello. Have a safe blessed day! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Digging the rig reviews Brian & Sierra! Way to dial it in Donya & Priya!!

@OffGridBackcountryAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Grey Bear ADV! Donya has a great set up and her furry companion is such a sweet pup. Thanks for tuning in! ~ Brian

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope it inspires others to get out there too!

She's headed for gorgeous territory! Far northern California is stunning too. I live in Humboldt County on the coast. So beautiful from here north. And east as well!

Nice build out Donya!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much… It really works out well for Priya and I out here. Excited for many more adventures!

Hi Donya, please make a winter video on how you live in the wood

When she gets to Idaho, depending on what part, she should keep going and circle through Missoula, I think she’d really dig it

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

I keep trying to explain why I need so much room! I have two mastiffs!

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Those are some big pups!

Very nice!

Super cool rig! This is my speed. Lol

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Awesome!!!👠🚌👠

Nice SUV setup!

Excellent

cool build

very good

@Donya_and_Priya

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in!

Congratulations

Ik its not my business but I'm just curious how u make money/have an income. Since u still pay for some items. Just getting into this stuff it is just fascinating. Love the pup btw. So adorable

@Donya_and_Priya

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I work remote for a weight loss company and I am so lucky!

Genial, saludos desde Plottier Neuquén Patagonia Argentina

@OffGridBackcountryAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Hola desde el norte de Arizona, ¡gracias por ver este video! Espero que tengas un buen día. ~ Brian

@patagoniaagreste

2 жыл бұрын

@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures gracias por devolver al saludo, me encanta los vídeo que haces! Abrazo amigo!

@OffGridBackcountryAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@patagoniaagreste ¡Muchas gracias por mirar!

Wow

Very Nice! Seems so free and unencumbered. Good luck to you. It seems that the fifth generation 4Runner is a popular choice for this brand of camping. I’ve seen lots of different individual versions of the sleeping platform in the sliding drawers. Do you happen to know if there are companies that pre-fabricate the bed platform and slide out drawers? Having seen so many of these fifth generation, 4Runner campers, you would think that some company would have established a complete solution that you can buy off the shelf, so to speak. Thank you again.

Can you post the item that doesn’t allow you to start your car when you’re gone I didn’t see it on the list and that’s pretty awesome

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a battery disconnect battery cut off kill switch. It costs about $8.

Great setup.. does she have any social media I can follow her and her adventures? 😊

Thank you for sharing. Where did you get the awning?

@Donya_and_Priya

Жыл бұрын

Hi! The link for the awning is in the description area of the video. Thanks for watching!

Hi Donja, I loved your build!!! Did you take the back seat and bench out to have more space? Thanks

Is the device that heats your water fit showing called a CAMPLEX ? Did I understand you to say it's portable ? Thanks. Really cool building. Looks comfy.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Carol! It’s called a camplux. I got it on Amazon. It’s a portable hot water heater. I love it!

Hi Donya. Saw a nice red 4runner for sale today and wondered if I could fit to sleep in the back at 6’1”. ? Currently sleep in a long bed Tacoma.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marc! I am 5’ 5” and I can fully stretch out on my sleeping platform and not touch the tailgate. I think if you either remove the front passenger seat or if you don’t want to do that you could slide it up as far as it will go then you’ll have plenty of room to sleep in the back. Just depends on what your sleeping system ends up being.

@ 0:39 WRONG ONLY TO 50% OF CAP. and that TRD is bone stock it doesn't have too much 4wd capability. so i would upgrade your axles to all the added weight.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the correction! I'm learning more and more everyday

@OffGridBackcountryAdventures

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Danial, I would have to disagree with needing to upgrade the axles. Donya doesn't have thousands of extra pounds to where it would stress the axles. A simple suspension upgrade would be sufficient and much more cost effective. Thanks for tuning in!

What were those little blue-white material scraps above the doors/windows? To keep out dust?

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh! I’m so glad you asked.. I actually forgot to talk about them in the video. I had a friend make them.. they are thick screen mesh material that slide over the windows to keep the bugs out. I need air flow so I keep my windows down (or lowered) when I’m sleeping and it keeps the bugs out.

What do you do when you have vehicle breakdown in the middle of the woods, etc.? No cell service..etc.

Hi Donya, what is your monthly expense for living in the SUV? All inclusive , thank you

@Donya_and_Priya

Жыл бұрын

This can vary depending on how much I move around and gas prices in the diff areas of the country...on average at the moment it is around $1500

How do you hook up the hot water on demand for an outside shower when camping?

@Donya_and_Priya

Жыл бұрын

I have it mounted on some wood that I can pull outside to another location if I wanted, otherwise it just stays where it is, the tubes are lengthy and can reach a ways from my truck. It's such a great add to my rig!

Me likey.

What are options/resources for showers?

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wole!! aka "swole"! As you can see in the video I have my own setup for a shower, however you can always hit a shower at 24 fitness, or like a Love's / Travel Stop. Those showers are around $7 I believe and are nice and clean.

The camplux easy to set up and use?

@Donya_and_Priya

Жыл бұрын

SO EASY! It is portable, holds a few D size batteries, hook up the water, the propane, and flip the switch...boom...hot water on demand!

Where is the potty and the dogfood?

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! The potty is in the great outdoors...digging a cat hole at least 6" deep and not near a water source is how that works. And my sweet Priya eats fresh food so I keep it in the fridge.

@medogandcatadventure

2 жыл бұрын

@@Donya_and_Priya Yes 👍 🚽! 😁 Love that you feed fresh!!!

What is that baby key lock device?

did you take out your seats?

Where did you get the shower set up?

@sandraschneider8438

2 жыл бұрын

And, how did you set up the pull out drawer?

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandra! I use the Camplux Tankless Water Heater. I have it hooked up to a small water pump which required a tiny bit of electrical and it's connected to my huge red inverter (I pointed out the little switch on the back of it that I flip on when I want to use it and voila...water pressure!). It's so lightweight and all you have to do is put a few size D batteries in it, hook it up to the propane, hook up to water and turn the switch! It's portable and can be used anywhere. Another tip, I purchased several of those interlocking gym padding type squares to stand on while I shower.

@Donya_and_Priya

2 жыл бұрын

@@sandraschneider8438 After watching literally 100's of youtube videos, I designed the simplest system as a beginning. I would just watch the videos and figure out which one works for you...then my next door neighbor at the time who had all the tools and knowledge guided me through the process. Next time for any adjustments and rebuilds I know I could do it on my own. And we learn just by researching, asking questions, and doing it!

Love the build , but isn’t having 2 full size dogs jumping in and out crawling on your bed with there genitalia dragging wear you lay your head a very bad hygiene problem