TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

Paracord + tarp or mesh

 

I've been debating a RTT, but the hit to MPG and drive ability on the interstate doesn't seem worth it. If I had a Tacoma I'd have a low profile bed rack and a RTT mounted on that in a heart beat. I think I'll do a nice sleeping platform in the back of the 4Runner so I don't have to remove everything to sleep back there, but instead sleep on top of it. I just have to actually design it, buy the stuff, and build it. Probably a good winter project.

 

I had my rtt on for nearly 6 months. On road trips and around town it cost me only .5-1mpg

As to drive ability on the interstate you forget it’s up there.

 

Interesting. I figured it would be more like 2-3 since it's like putting a wall ontop of your roof.

 

I have a 2001, i can say the MPG hit wasnt bad at all, much less than i anticipated

 

How is it keeping up on the interstate? I think we've got about the same amount of extra weight, bigger tires, etc. I just assumed these things were a huge hit to MPG and act like a sail on the interstate, but I could be totally wrong.

 

I would've guessed more of an MPG hit too.
But wheeling with it on the roof really kills the idea for me more than the MPGs

 

its been awhile since i checked the overall MPG fully loaded down, i cant remember.

I remember only losing about 1 MPG when i first did the calculation

 

Also @ramonortiz55, how do you like your rear bumper on the 4Runner? Have the single swing out or dual? Any rattling or movement? Sonoran Steel rear body mounts?

 

I love me rear booty.

I have a single swing out, second swingout is currently in powdercoating. Getting installed this weekend

 

Yes, Sonoran steel body mounts

 

What accessories are you putting on the second? Thinking about that rear bumper for Black Friday

 

scepter can holder

 

i want to see if i can mount a slim propane tank to the spare tire rotopax mount he has ...instead of the actual rotopax

 

On my last trip to VA with it to sell it I went 355 miles to my tank. That was from the gas station on the corner near my apt. In Rock Hill,sc to the Walmart in Woodstock, va.

 

you suck

 

@ramonortiz55

 

Looks like the Runner might be sold this coming up summer

 

I kind of want to roll mine and body swap to a later model 3rd gen.

 

Kind of feel the same way. We will see how things work out, but it’s been placed in the back burner right now. Hate seeing her just sit.