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Here's the start of a quick update for what I have at the moment. I still have a lot of parts that need to be installed, but that has to wait until the rain is gone is a few months. The suspension, new wheels and tires where the first large install on my 4runner. My original choice was King...

Post #2 has been updated with all current specs. Mike

If you know you know. About to get comfy and warm.

I'm jumping backwards a little since I don't think I ever posted the electrical setup in the rear of the van. We have two 100w solar panels on the roof with a 200Ah hybrid gel battery running everything. We're using a Victron MPPT 75/15 controller, Victron shunt, and Victron Blue Smart Charger...

Thank you, and stay tuned the next couple of updates. I also need to get pictures up of everything else that's been done. I don't have any of the electrical posted, and some of the smaller items that I've done. Mike

Much easier and cheaper for sure. We almost went with a normal van, and had plan to add a pop-top of sorts to it but ultimately went with the box van. So much more room, and flat walls make for an easier build out. IMO, if you're on the fences about it, it might not be worth dumping in the money...

For sure, and gullwings are tricky to build correctly. Mike

I started welding on a cheap Harbor Freight welder several years ago, and have upgrade a couple of times since. I'm fortunate enough to have access to a lot of manufacturing tools that had make a lot of the tools that I have now. Mike

Over the weekend I was able to start building the swingout tire carrier, and almost finished it. The carrier hinge is a 4xInnovations, and all the tubing for the swingout is 1-3/4" x .120 DOM. I also purchase the tire mounting plate from Ruff Stuff, and the a compression latch from SouthCo going...

Next up was welding in a new 2" x 3" x .120 crossmember with a 2" receiver hitch. The receiver hitch will only be used for hauling our bike and never used for towing anything. So I wasn't overly concerned about the size of the material. I made some side plate reinforcements from 7 ga CRS that...

A couple of weeks ago I started on the rear bumper and tire carrier. I'm reducing the overall depth of the rear step by 5" and shortening it on each side by roughly 12". First I removed the old flaking thread plate, spreader and got everything prepped for the new crossmember.

I've been slacking about posting pictures of the progress, and trips. For the most part the van is complete, and I'm pretty happy with how everything turned out. I still need to build bumpers, and do a little more electrical work.

I have several Cook Partner camp stoves in stock and available to ship. All stoves are brand new in the box, and come with a hose & regulator. 26" 3 Burner w/Windscreen $535 + $35 shipping 1 available 22" 2 Burner w/Windscreen $510 + $30 shipping 3 available (gas right)/3 available (gas left)...

I'll be in the general camping area. Mike

Oh man, I need to update this thread since a lot has changed on my 4runner. Mike

I'll be there as well, and camping for the weekend. Looking forward to meeting some new people. Mike

No picture at the moment, but I can get one tonight. These were originally designed to bolt under the rear tie downs, but not anymore. The thickness of the material allowed for a decent gap between the interior panel, and the tie down cup. So I cut a little off the bracket, and now they're just...

There is a front section in the works right now. I'm hoping to have it off the CNC this week and installed in about 2 weeks. Mike

This will most likely be the most exciting part of the build for me. I've always been fascinated with building storage and sleeping platforms. I did a couple in my 3rd Gen, another in my old Rover, my work in progress van, and now my 5th Gen. Hopefully many more to come! What you see here is...

The first thing I wanted to tackle was the roof rack. I originally had a full-length rack that just didn't do the trick me since I've always been a half-rack kind of person. After a couple of weeks, I decided to pull the trigger on a 3/4" Prinsu and like the new look. In addition to the roof...