DIY Sleeping Platform / Foam Bed for the 6th Gen 4Runner – Under $40

I honestly believe Toyota has one of the worst rear-seat folding mechanisms on these new body-on-frame SUVs. The seats do not fold completely flat, and it really takes away from the overlanding and sleeping-in-the-car experience. It could have been designed much better.

So I decided to make my own simple sleeping platform/foam setup, and it ended up costing me under $40.

What I did:
I purchased a Twin Bed Frame from Amazon and cut it in half. I only needed one side of the frame/legs.

I cut the legs so that one side is approximately 11 inches high and the other side is approximately 10 inches high. The different heights are intentional because of the slope created by the rear seats/cargo area.

I used a small saw attachment with a drill to cut the metal frame:

Twin Bed Frame:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHMMBKYV

Mini Diamond Saw Discs:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRHD9K1F

Once you have the frame cut to the right dimensions, it's pretty straightforward. The platform gives you a much more level surface, and then you can put your foam/mattress on top.

For less than $40, this made a huge difference for sleeping in the 4Runner.

I know there are expensive commercial sleeping platforms available, but if you don't mind doing a little DIY work, this is a very cheap and simple solution.

Glad you found a solution that works for you. I have a 4Runner Hybrid and the back area bottom is higher than a non Hybrid so your system would be too high for a 4Runner Hybrid.