I may actually throw some extra rachet straps in there myself. Other day I hauled 10' lumber pieces and would have prefered to use those instead of my bungie cords.
To add info: these $6 bins from Walmart fit perfectly underneath. You can fit two under no problem and they fit between the supports so you can slide them out the back (vs the side).
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-28-Qt-Storage-Box-Plastic-Adult-White/8870703312
My hybrid work in progress setup here: https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/threads/150-hybrid-sleeping-solution-cot-mattress.12308/
As for air mattress vs cot - In general I sleep worlds better on a cot (with foam mattress pad) than an air mattress. Just a cot would be a hard no. Cot + blow up...
Yes its the full to mid. Certainly looks tight enough to keep mosquitoes out. There are straps on the back corners to tighten it up and there is a second small (2"-ish) flap I guess you would call it, that is there so you could "stuff" into any nook/cranny on the red line. Seems very well...
Adding to my budget sleep setup is a $60 never user Napier Sportsz Cove. Fits great and takes up less room than a camping chair. It was the same price as a magnetic screen for the back window and way more useful.
This cot is tight as a drum, probably as tight as my Coleman Trailhead which takes quite a bit of muscle to assemble. Certainly tighter than some other cots out there. The support bars on this cot also takes some muscle by the last one. Not saying you won't sag some because it is fabric, but its...
Yeah RTT for me are pretty much out as if I am out camping in any form, I will have 1-4 dogs with me and usually a wife lol. This at least gives me a cheap option if it's just me + 1-2 dogs which is pretty common if I am taking a solo backpacking trip. I typically roll into a campground in the...
After some trial and error with cots and toppers, I think I have come up with the perfect budget sleeping setup.
Cot - https://a.co/d/0d0xeYyi (75 x 27.5)
Mattress: https://a.co/d/07eixZV9 (75x30)
The cot fits perfectly without having to take any supports off. Sits level (it's a 7" raised...
100% worth it. I have 4 dogs and have every piece they make for the cargo area and the rear doors. So much easier to vacuum out and protects everything. My last car had soooo many scratches, teeth marks and dog hair.
I wish they had something for the headliner as I have a ton of dog hair up...
You are 100% certain on all your facts...yet...I have the pre-load lift and the ride is not harsher at all. Or maybe I am just a liar.
And all those people that have 2.5+ lifts on their 5th gens for a decade must have had spent a lot of money replacing all those parts every year LOL.
The OEM running boards are plastic. The top part isn’t “grippy” but you aren’t going to slip on them unless you shine them up. I don’t dislike mine at all and helps my 5’3” wife get in with the lift and bigger tires. I like that they keep chips down and can prevent dings in the parking lot. At...
I have a 6 month reminder for my newer ones. It was still fully charged after 6 months so I let it go to see how it would be after a year, it took very little time to top it off (it still showed 4 bars). I do however work from home and have a garage so it rarely if ever just sits in a hot/cold...
People in the US generally don't want diesel, regardless of emissions. It's $5.50/gal here and 37% more than 87. Diesel in Europe is 8% more than regular gas. BIG difference. In Japan, diesel is cheaper than regular gas. A bump in MPG there pays off.
And a 200hp diesel is not exactly what US...
How often are people loading cargo that goes all the way to roof? You don't lose floor space, only height. I have had mine hybrid a year now and never come close to roof with anything.
The hybrid engine in the 4runner is 100% about power and torque. Hard Stop. The Grand Highlanders is perfect...
You jump the hybrid through the engine bay, pop off the fuse box cover on passenger side for positive and ground to the engine. I haven't actually jumped my hybrid but have used the battery for my compressor. I couldn't even get alligator clamps on the actually battery in the back without a...