Converted 4Runner Tour | Living in 4Runner Full Time | Full time Military
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
Hello tube of YOU! This video is showing you all my home. Yes, its not a typical home but it is my home. I did a quick walk around, explained some of the items that are really useful, and then my sleeping platform. If you have any questions, just shoot them in the comments. I also listed items in the bottom of this description.
Welcome back or Welcome if this is your first time! My name is Smithey and this channel focuses on mainly trucks: maintenance, how to’s, instructional videos, tech videos, and some travel. Stay tuned for more videos and subscribe to follow along in my journey! Enjoy!
About Me: My name is Joey Smithey. I am 31 years young. 11 years down in the military, 9 to go. I have experienced the housing crisis in California and I enjoyed it so much I am doing it again in North Carolina. I have lived in a truck before, a cargo van, a 2008 4Runner, a travel trailer, and now living in my 2016 Toyota 4Runner. I will be converting it periodically and will be posting videos of my progress and the adventures that are soon to follow! I hope you enjoy!
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Пікірлер: 352
One of the best builds I've seen! Well done.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I try to make it simple for anyone to copy too.
@silverrunner8687
2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Not over done. Perfect.
@Adara-Basha
2 жыл бұрын
You are so right. I mean the storage and organization is excellent
finally a super simple yet smart build! Love it, hope to have a similar thing going. You're the only person I've ever seen mention a molle panel, GENIUS
Love this! I am collecting ideas to do a simple camping conversion on my 4Runner. want it to be functional and not over-the-top and too much obvious showy overland stuff. I’m not really trying to go stealth per se, but I want the rig to look basically stock at first glance. You’ve done a great job here with a functional DIY build that has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Well done, sir!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
That’s excellent! I did so much research before I landed on this build. I love simplicity, especially not having a lot this makes it perfect. I appreciate the kind words and I’m jealous you get to experience what’s coming! Good luck, holler if you need anything. I’ll help how I can.
The glove box organizer is a must have. You don't realize how much space is in that compartment until you get an organizer.
I love the simplicity of this set up!
Excellent! After many coupes and sedans I just got a 2021 4Runner and a whole new world has opened up to me. I am very interested in car-camping and your video gave me several ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome!! I love that there are separate compartments under your bed. Very organized!
@smitheys
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, it’s very easy to get unorganized.
AWESOME! LOTS of great ideas that are well thought out and done. Working on similar 4Runner built after taking out the back seats too. Thanks for sharing.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, you can go quite a few different ways. Good luck on your build! Let me know if you have any questions.
I like your uncluttered and nicely organized setup. You can't accomplish this without lots of planning and creativity. Well done!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for that! I love to be organized. My brain is always all over the place, so I need my things to be in there place. Thanks for watching!
Boss you nailed it. I love your military discipline to keep it organized. Everything has it's place and there's a place for everything. Thanks for so many practical ideas - from an old man to a young one - wish I had done at your age what you're doing, but never to late to start!
@smitheys
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the kindness and you are right… it’s never too late. Hope I helped with some inspiration.
The cleanest build I've seen 👏👏 not the clutter most pack-just basics and practical
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you so much for that! That’s what I was really going for, practicality. :)
So proud of you! Very smart!
Beautifully done, Simple yet functional! I love how you have organized everything under the bed.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s actually what I was going for and quite frankly, prefer.
@LA-ss2wx
2 жыл бұрын
@@smitheys I have a 07 4Runner, Thinking of removing the rear Seats and turn it into a little Camper for my road trips with my 2 Chihuahuas! I was thinking of buying a tear drop but they are hard to find and expensive, besides, I am not comfortable with towing a camper! Thanks again for the Ideas.
very simple and stealth. I love it.
I was searching for best 4runner camping conversions and your video came up. This is the best setups I've seen! Clean, simple, and functional. Thank you for sharing.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, thank you! Are you building one out?
@shalopez420
2 жыл бұрын
@@smitheys You're quite welcome. I'm really hoping to within the next year. With the crazy prices on vehicles right and the inflation, I'm just trying to save enough to pay cash or putting a larger down payment on the table. The average price for a 5th gen around here under 170,000 miles is 25-30k! I know it's not alot, but I'm a slave to commoner's wages..☠
Diggin the conversion, Buddy! I have owned two 4runners and am just now seeing how "camper" capable they are. Great video!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, 4Runners are pretty unique vehicles with a lot of hidden talents. Thanks Scogg!
Best bed platform ever! Great storage and very clean.
This boy makes any Momma proud he is so neat and organized great job coolest SUV build
About to do this in TX. Made drawer/sleeping platform, Jerry rigged a cooler for DIY AC. Weirdly excited, glad to see someone else doing it as well!
That's really minimalist. Love the look.
Excellent, so clean and organized!
Beautiful, clean , well organized!!!!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It’s easy to get unorganized in a small space.
very nice. thank you for sharing. safe and blessed travels.
I love how organized this is! Just how I would like to travel 👍🏻
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Organization is life! Clutter makes me nervous.
nice and simple, thank you for sharing
this is gem, so uncluttered
Super simple but simply great!
Love this!❤
Best all contained 4runner I have seen yet
@smitheys
Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! Fun and simple to build. Have a great one!!!
Great work! So many good ideas. Thank you!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely and Thank you!
It's the cleanest build I’ve ever seen. Super organized and functional. Great work 👏👏
@smitheys
3 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! Means a lot!!
Cleanest build I've seen yet! Perfection man. Not too much, well done!
@smitheys
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Exactly what I was going for!!
Great set up which shows the importance of being extra tidy. Well done!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen! Yeah when anything is out of place it’s a disaster. Haha.
Simple and clean.. ty 4 sharing
Just awesome!
best seriously, great mind on these builds
This is perfect!
Awesome storage space. You thought of everything!
checking out ideas for building out my 07 4 Runner this winter. yours is awesome
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! I’m sure yours will be too. Good luck.
Super well thought out. Great build.
Slick setup man!
Good job, everything is so nice and neat.
Wow ! Minimalist and holy neat ! Love this !
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
And wow back! Thank you so much!!!
great build,brother.Keep up the good work.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you voyager!
Dude this is awesome! I just got a sr5 as well!!
Nice! thats the best setup you’ve had so far.
@smitheys
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was fun AND easy to make.
I was thinking of raising my bed to be even with the wheel well. I like your idea of making a box w all the storage underneath! Love the slide out!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for all the kind words. If you have any questions, I’ll help how I can. Good luck!
Outstanding build
I really like those low pro rain guards! Then great idea on the laminate flooring for the inside. Especially liked the bed build. Very creative stuff.
@smitheys
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Those rain guards are really nice. I bought a different set for my current 4Runner, but I went back to the low pro’s. Thanks for that!
That is the cleanest, neatest setup I've seen. Nicely done. When I go for an adventure in my 4Runner it's packed to the gills on the inside and the Gobi roof rack is full too.
@smitheys
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, there’s a lot I would love to add to this but that’s when I have the gills problem that you have. I try to only keep what I actually need with me because I can pickup anything on the road. But I appreciate that! Safe travels
Cool as hell dude.
very nice set up, good job
I have to agree that this is the best SUV built I have seen. Very, very nice sir!!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Marvin! I really like clean, efficient, and practical.
So fresh and so clean 💯👏🔥✌️
Good stuff. Really like the flat floor with the bed platform. Rather than just one big platform.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, Someone who agrees! I’ve made a few different builds, but this one is my favorite.
Love the idea with the organizers 🤙
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate it
I subscribed just for your organisation 🙌🏽 love the build too, awesome creative use of space.
@smitheys
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! And Welcome to the squad! Hope to see you around a lot more. Oh and organization is life, reeks havoc if you don’t (or that might just be me, haha).
Smart build 🤘
Sweet set up, I love it!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Nice build! I was surprised when the compartments opened up instead of being a drawer, and I like that idea better!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I actually liked the idea of having access to most of my stuff inside the cab. Glad you liked it!
Love this idea so Awesome I would love to build something like this to
Very nice sleek minimalist build.
Very nice and clean build, im rooting on this build on my 4runner
@smitheys
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I appreciate it! Hope I have you some easy ideas. Good luck on the build. Happy holidays.
Sweet build with no wasted space.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Really nice ❤
Very nice!
Nice build.
Great job 👍👍👍
@smitheys
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I really appreciate it.
Great idea.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Wow! This is a legit build.
@smitheys
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jesus, I appreciate that!
You are so neat and organized
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! In this life, if you aren’t things can get very messy very fast
Beautiful. Nice work. I've got an outback right now but really thinking about the switch to a 4runner for living space.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jes F! Yeah I seriously debated if I should get an Outback. You can’t go wrong either way!
Very impressive!! I have. a 2019 Runner and I am in the process of a “no build” van set up for camping in mine!! My bed is a foldable cot and soft deflate-able kind of memory foam mattress(very comfy!). But! Basically the same kind of set up! Have fun and BE SAFE out there! The world awaits you!! 👍😄❤️
@smitheys
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I really love the “no build” ideas. I try and make stuff minimally basically following suit with the “no build” IDEA. HAHA. Hope that made some kind of sense. Safe travels to you as well! On my way to Canada land now. Cheers! Ay?
Sick ass build man 👌
Pretty sick dude. Just picked up a 2018 SR5 yesterday and planning on having similar setup. Semper Fi
@smitheys
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Keith! Congrats on the 18! Man’s got some money over there! Haha. Thanks for watching and happy holidays.
Excellant
My favorite is the rocos modern Life sheets 👍
Dude! Nice job!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
I high key miss this runner, it’s actually nice
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Me too (low key).
Really sick build bro!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it.
Looks good. Thank you for serving sir🇺🇸👌
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that. Thank you for the support.
@margaretbarcenas1725
2 жыл бұрын
OMG-my first thought was "he's got to be military". thank you
Well done
Beautiful build ! ✨
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@carlaifera5254
2 жыл бұрын
@@smitheys .... ever think about offering your design/organizational skills as a consultant for mobile living spaces?
impressive. Well done.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Very tidy.👍
Sweet sheets!
Clean setup
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Nothing like simplicity
Very nice setup 👍🏻 congratulations 😊 / wishes from Switzerland 🇨🇭 Francesco
@smitheys
3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I will get there one day!
This is a very nice build. I like it because everything is so neat and tidy. Nothing looks messy, I have been wanting a 4Runner and this is a great way to set it up. I'm glad I found this video. Very nicely done. I wish he would market the bed platform and sell it in pieces that could be put together. That would be so great.
@smitheys
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, I love cleanliness! In a space that small, anything out of place gets chaotic very quickly. I do make these videos and over explain everything to try and make it easy for someone to duplicate. The 4Runners is definitely a nice vehicle. Just wish it had a few more mpgs, but thanks for watching! If you do buy one and want to make yours similar and have questions, just ask! I’ll help anyway I can.
@johnbecay6887
4 ай бұрын
i'd buy one.
I got a 4Runner and looking to convert it to a little camper. Good video.
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! Congrats and good luck! If I can help with anything, just let me know…
The best one
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Simplicity at its finest.
Very clean !! Simple me like !!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, me like! Thanks man
Nice job! 👍
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
My plan for my 4Runner. Like that you used the 5th Gen
Nice!
@smitheys
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Love the simple setup. I’m setup the same way in my Sienna, but I’m looking to get a 4Runner to allow me to go places the Sienna won’t go.
@smitheys
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, I love simplicity. You can’t go wrong with either unless you wanna go off the beaten path. If you do light off-road, the van can manage light stuff just upgrade the suspension a bit and AWD would be nice. I just responded to your other comment too!
clean build
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
Love the sheets.
@smitheys
3 жыл бұрын
They’re awesome, right!? Thank you.
Eminem living in a 4Runner; how cool us that? My man, Smith, I love the simplicity and creativity of your rig. The TRD wheels and low profile Rain guards look fire 🔥. Gotta have a GERBER MADE IN USA. YOU GOT MY SUB AND LIKE. Cheers!!!!
@smitheys
2 жыл бұрын
Eminem? Just ain’t get that. I appreciate that man. Yeah, my Gerbers definitely made in the US OF A. Thanks for watching.
10:12 might I suggest getting some kind of shield for the open single burner to prevent grease/food splatter on your bed. Don’t think the flame might be big enough to catch your bed on fire. I’ve also seen stick style fire extinguishers, they are a little bit pricier than the traditional ones but I think they either don’t expire or have a longer life