Tag: 2025 4runner build
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Ready or Not… We’re Leaving
I’ve been trying to leave for Michigan for days… and somehow, I’m still here. 😂 After months of planning, weeks of preparing the 4Runner, delayed parts, missing hardware, and one missed departure date, I’ve reached the point where I just need to GO. There are still a few hours of work to finish, groceries to…
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I Have 4 Days to Prepare My 4Runner for a Month on the Road
In four days, Blaze and I are supposed to leave for Michigan. The problem? My 4Runner isn’t ready. Over the next few days, I’m transforming the back of this SUV into a place we can live, work, and sleep while exploring Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This is the first episode in that journey—and things don’t exactly…
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I Fixed Everything That Frustrated Me About My Car Camping Setup
In this video, I walk through every modification, why I made it, how much it cost, and whether I think it was actually worth the investment. Whether you’re building an overlanding rig, planning a long road trip, camping out of your SUV, or simply looking for practical 4Runner ideas, I hope my experience helps you…
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I Replaced My 400W Solar Blanket With Roof-Mounted Solar Panels
After selling my van and switching to a 2025 Toyota 4Runner, one of the things I missed most was having (almost) unlimited power. During my first month-long road trip through Colorado and New Mexico, I relied on a combination of a Bluetti AC70, a 12V charger, and a 400W Renogy solar blanket to keep my…
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I Have No Idea What I’m Doing… So I Built This Anyway
I’ve never built a drawer before. During the van build, I helped my dad with cabinet building and woodworking projects, but I was always the assistant. This is the first piece of furniture I’ve ever built completely on my own… and I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. After traveling out west last…
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Turning my 4Runner into an Adventure Vehicle
This video is part of my 4Runner build series as I prepare for longer adventures with Blaze. This isn’t really just about installing a roof rack. It’s about building toward something bigger. After spending a year traveling in my self-converted Ford Transit camper van, I learned that eventually you stop building for aesthetics and start…
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The Skills That Changed My Life | 4Runner Side Step Install
For years, I dreamed about building a van and living on the road full-time… but I almost didn’t do it because I didn’t think I had the skills, tools, or knowledge to make it happen. In this video, I’m installing side steps on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner while reflecting on everything my parents — especially…
Michelle and Blaze 