2015 4Runner UN Limited

[rmerron]

New rig is coming along. Wife and I are building this up for our year long adventure. Over landing US/ CANADA and Alaska. It's a 2015 4Runner Limited. Still plenty to get done but here is a list so far.
Shrock Works front bull bar/ Sliders/Skid Plates
Smitty Built 10k wench
Gobi Stealth rack
CBI rear Bumper with swing out.
Pro Comp Wheels
BFG KO2 17/70/265
CVT Bat wing Awning
ARB on board compressor
ARB differential breather Kit
SPOD
ICom UHF/VHF radio
InReach
Max Trax (4)
Also will show pics of my trailer Build

 

[rmerron]

Forgot
OME expedition Springs front & Rear
Getting to be a lot to keep up with, but I'll try to you those interested posted

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

Sweet setup! Also like the badge placement ;)

How do you like the front bumper? We've be trying to decide which one we want to go with... so far Southern Style Speed is our favorite.

 

[Overland-Indiana]

Very nice!! I love the new 4-runners....they are sexy!

 

[rmerron]

Very well made and good fit, they provide the trim pieces in steel. No cutting on the Shrock front bumper, CBI rear, lots of cutting, but nice.

 

[rmerron]

New Ezee Awn tent and awning coming in a Few Days. Getting closer. Will post pics soon.

 

[rmerron]

A few pics showing the transformation View attachment 1466

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

Looking good! That's CBI rear bumper is so sweet.

 

[rmerron]

It being a 4Runner, every time I add to it I watch the MPG drop. Down to about 12 now, not fully loaded and towing the off raid trailer yet. But price you have to pay to play.

 

[Lifestyle Overland]

It being a 4Runner, every time I add to it I watch the MPG drop. Down to about 12 now, not fully loaded and towing the off raid trailer yet. But price you have to pay to play.

I'm at 16.5 to 17 MPG. Worst I've seen fully loaded is 13.0 with a 30MPH headwind. The Turtleback trailer is probably going to bring it down significantly as well. Running 40 and 45 PSI helps gain about 1.5 MPG.

 

[murps]

I'm at 16.5 to 17 MPG. Worst I've seen fully loaded is 13.0 with a 30MPH headwind. The Turtleback trailer is probably going to bring it down significantly as well. Running 40 and 45 PSI helps gain about 1.5 MPG.

Good lord

 

[redman333]

What do you do that you guys can take a year long overland trip. Retired?


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[rmerron]

I retired Gen the Military 16 years ago, kids all grown and out. Wife and I sold most everything, put money in the bank so we can take a lifetime trip. I'll find something to do once we get back.

 

[rmerron]

Our trip is delayed until next year. My parents we had to move them to a retirement home, Dads 90 Moms 86. We are planning on several more trips this year before we leave, life has a way of changing plans, part of the journey. We will be at Expo West in Asheville NC in Oct if any one is going there, would like to meet. Here is a picture of our Rig.

 

[rmerron]

Gas mileage ave over 4600 miles from Alabama-Az-Ut-Co-Ks and back 12.6 fully loaded and towing. Not as bad as I feared. Waiting on a Super Charger to come out though. Struggled through the mountains some.

 

[JusticeZ33]

Nice runner. Might run into you at the Expo...debating about going right now.

 

[rmerron]

Hope to see you there. Will have hand held CB, Ch 16 if any OB members show