Building My 4Runner Sleeping Platform w/ Storage Compartments

[zacjszewczyk]

Long-time lurker, first time poster. Back in May 2019, I decided to build a sleeping platform and drawer system for my 2018 Toyota 4Runner. I posted a long writeup on my blog, (https://zacs.site/blog/building-my-4runner-sleeping-platform.html) so check that out for background information, my design criteria, and the build process. I’ll just post photos here, and take questions. I look forward to everyone’s feedback. I put a lot of work into designing this system, and took my time during the build. I have yet to run into any problems with it, and I do not foresee encountering any in the future. It gives me lots of storage, a great camp kitchen, and allows me to sleep in my vehicle in a pinch. This system made my 4Runner a viable backcountry adventure platform, and just what I needed for my first big trip.



Minor change I Had to make after I put it in my rig, to get past the A pillar:

Again, I posted a long writeup on my blog, (https://zacs.site/blog/building-my-4runner-sleeping-platform.html) so check that out for background information, my design criteria, and the build process. Looking forward to hearing what you all think.

 

[wokkerk]

with the front fold-out portion of the platform is it at an angle? Do you sleep with your head up at an angle like that? I like the drawer system with the second pull out for your stove. Looks nice.

 

[zacjszewczyk]

with the front fold-out portion of the platform is it at an angle? Do you sleep with your head up at an angle like that? I like the drawer system with the second pull out for your stove. Looks nice.

It's a slight angle. The camera angle and the seats make it look severe, but laying on top of it, it's not more than a slight incline. If I take the seats out, it will lay completely flat on top of some storage totes.