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By Ryan Gibbons On August 31, 2020 in Camping, Expeditions, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Meet NOMAD Grill – The Portable Briefcase-Sized Grill and Smoker Perfect for Overland Cooking

A Grill and Smoker Combo Designed for Your Next Offroading, Camping or Overlanding Adventure Overview Raise your hand if you’ve succumbed to the ease of freeze-dried meals, granola bars, or…

Sloop Imports LED Light Strips Quick Install For Camp and Work Lighting For 5th Gen 4Runner
By Felix - @gun.rnr On August 28, 2020 in Acc Lighting, Accessories, Camping, Electrical, Install, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland

Sloop Imports LED Light Strips Review – Camp Light, Underhood Light & So Much More!

Sloop Imports LED Light Strips Quick Install For Camp and Work Lighting For 5th Gen 4Runner I’ll make this one short and simple. If you’re looking for a quick and…

Why The SnoMaster CL56D Fridge/Freezer Is A Must-Have For Anyone Who Loves Camping With Their 5th Gen 4Runner
By Kiel Maddox On August 26, 2020 in Armor, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Rock Sliders

RSG Grip Top Rock Slider Review

RSG Off-Road Rock Sliders MIght Be The Strongest on the Market When you go off-roading it’s important to protect your vehicle, especially on those trails that have tight, rocky spots…

OnX Offroad App: GPS Mapping Software For Off-Roading & Overlanding in the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Trevor Varney On August 25, 2020 in Accessories, Camping, Expeditions, Off-Road, Overland, Photography, Reviews, Tech

OnX Offroad Review: GPS Mapping App For Off-Roaders

OnX Offroad App: GPS Mapping Software For Off-Roading & Overlanding in the 5th Gen 4Runner When planning your adventures you have a plethora of options when it comes to research…

2021 Lunar Rock TRD Pro 4Runner (Buyers Guide)
By Ryan Gibbons On August 24, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, 6th Gen 4Runner, Comparison, News, Reviews, Tech

Toyota 4Runner Buyers Guide for 2020 and 2021 Models (Trail Edition vs. TRD vs. SR5)

2020 – 2021 5th Gen 4Runner Buyers Guide: Trail Edition, Venture, TRD Pro, TRD Off-Road or SR5 Premium – What Should You Buy? If you are looking at buying a…

MoonShade Portable Overland Awning
By Brenan Greene On August 19, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Awnings, Gear, Overland, Reviews

Introducing MoonShade: The Compact Lightweight Portable Awning

MoonShade: A Compact Lightweight Portable Awning that You Can Literally Take Anywhere & Mount To Almost Anything Awnings are one of the most important travel companions when exploring the great…

Step-By-Step Install On How To Apply Vinyl Wrap To Your 5th Gen 4Runner
By Jeff Steffens On August 17, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Install

Vinyl Wrapping Your Valance, Grille and Hood on the 5th Gen 4Runner

Step-By-Step Install On How To Apply Vinyl Wrap To Your 5th Gen 4Runner I originally got the idea of vinyl wrapping my own 4Runner as a cheaper alternative to buying…

5th Gen 4Runner ARB Elements Fridge Freezer Review (For My DIY Overland Trailer)
By Clint Taylor On August 17, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, DIY, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

ARB Elements Fridge Freezer Review – 5th Gen 4Runner

5th Gen 4Runner ARB Elements Fridge Freezer Review (For My DIY Overland Trailer) As a side article to my DIY Overland Trailer Build Series (Part 1) and (Part 2), I…

ADS Coil Over 2.5" Racing Shocks with Remote Reservoir Suspension Setup Install For 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brian - @Trident904 On August 15, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Install, Off-Road, Suspension

ADS Coil Over Shock Suspension Overview on 5th Gen 4Runner

ADS Coil Over 2.5″ Racing Shocks with Remote Reservoir Suspension Setup Install Overview For 5th Gen 4Runner I’m just going to come out and say it… If you can change…

By Max Sheehan On August 12, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Audio, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech

Trail Install: ICS Fabrication 4Runner Dash Mount

ICS Fabrication Dash Mount Review & Step-by-Step Install (& Video) for the 5th Gen 4Runner Every enjoyable adventure tends to go smoother with good preparation and organization, including how you…

Anzo Black/Smoke Sequential Fiber Optic LED Tail Lights Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By John Di Bari On August 07, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Electrical, Install, LED Bulbs, Lighting, Reviews, Tail Lights

Blackout Sequential Turn Signal Tail Lights – Install & Review

Anzo Blacked Out Sequential Fiber Optic LED Tail Lights Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner The 5th Gen 4Runner debuted in 2009 and hasn’t seen many changes since…

GFC Universal Mounting Bracket for Awnings
By Brenan Greene On August 04, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Overland, Roof Racks, Rooftop Tents

GFC Universal Mounting Brackets for Rooftop Tents or Roof Racks

GFC Universal Awning & Recovery Gear Mounting Brackets for Racks and Rooftop Tents When you are running a roof-top tent or a roof rack on top of your 4Runner, odds…

23Zero Peregrine 180R Awning
By Brenan Greene On August 03, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Awnings, Camping, Install, Overland

23Zero Peregrine 180R Awning Mounted with GFC Universal Mounting Bracket

23ZERO Peregrine 180R Awning Review and Overview – Mounted on GFC (Go Fast Campers) Universal Mounting Bracket Before we start talking about the awning, we need to talk about where…

By Max Sheehan On August 03, 2020 in Accessories, Gear, Install, Maintenance, Performance, Suspension

Trail Maintenance: Front Axle Seal Replacement on a 5th Gen 4Runner

How To Replace The Front Axle Seal (How to Remove a CV Axle) On Your 5th Gen 4Runner You walk outside, towards your 4Runner, only to be disappointed when you…

KC HiLiTES 50" FLEX Light Bar on 5th Gen 4Runner
By Brenan Greene On August 02, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Accessories, DIY, Electrical, Lighting, Off-Road, Overland

KC Lights 50″ Flex Led Light Bar Wiring Overview

KC Lights 50 Inch Flex Led Light Bar Step by Step Wiring Overview We stepped it up from a 40-inch flex to a 50-inch flex light bar so the wiring…

Top 5 Differences in the 2020 4Runner - Items to consider before buying
By Derek - @masudadventures On August 01, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, DIY, Install, Reviews

2020 4Runner Review: Top 5 Differences in the 2020 5th Gen 4Runner

2020 5th Gen 4Runner Review: Top 5 Differences in the 2020 4Runner – Items To Consider Before Buying Are you searching for your next dream vehicle? Maybe you are looking…

OEM Audio Plus C3 Sound Solution - Take Your Factory 5th Gen 4Runner Audio Setup To The Next Level
By Kiel Maddox On August 01, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Audio, DIY, Reviews, Tech

OEM Audio Plus C3 Sound Solution For 5th Gen 4Runner – Review

Take Your Factory 5th Gen 4Runner Audio Setup To The Next Level When it comes to the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner, there are a lot of positives and negatives regarding…

CaliRasied LED Rock Sliders Installation Overview & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Cory - @trd4x4is16 On July 29, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Off-Road, Reviews, Rock Sliders

Cali Raised LED Rock Sliders: Install Guide & Review For 5th Gen 4Runner

Cali Raised LED Rock Sliders Installation Overview & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Cali Raised LED is another option for a great set of off-road sliders for your 5th…

Low-Profile Drawer Storage Solution DIY Install Guide For Non-3rd Row Seating 5th Gen 4Runner Models
By Scott - @Salty_4runner On July 29, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Install, Off-Road, Overland

DIY Low-Profile Drawer Storage Solution – 5th Gen 4Runner

Low-Profile Drawer Storage Solution DIY Install Guide For Non-3rd Row Seating For 5th Gen 4Runner Models I bought my 5th Gen 4Runner in 2015. I was upgrading from a 2011…

Rago Low Pro Ditch Bracket Step-By-Step Installation + Review Featuring Baja S2 Sports On the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Ryan Gibbons On July 27, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Acc Lighting, Accessories, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

Baja S2 Sport Ditch Lights with Rago Fab Brackets for 5th Gen 4Runner

Rago Low Pro Ditch Bracket Step-By-Step Installation + Review Featuring Baja S2 Sports On the 5th Gen 4Runner Overview Installing ditch brackets on a 5th Gen 4Runner (or any rig…

DIY Overland and Off-Road Camping Trailer Build For the 5th Gen 4Runner (Part 2)
By Clint Taylor On July 24, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, DIY, Install, Off-Road, Overland

DIY Overland Trailer Build: 5th Gen 4Runner (Pt. 2)

DIY Overland and Off-Road Camping Trailer Build For the 5th Gen 4Runner (Part 2) DIY Overland Trailer Build (Part 2): How To Build An Off-The-Grid Solar System On A DIY…

Overlanding in Newfoundland: Everything You Need to Know About Getting There, Trailing, Camping & Off-Roading in the 4Runner
By Colin Hughes On July 22, 2020 in Camping, Expeditions, Off-Road, Overland, Photography, Trails

Overlanding East Canada To Newfoundland

Overlanding in Newfoundland: Everything You Need to Know About Getting There, Trailing, Camping & Off-Roading in the 4Runner Part of the Exploring Canada Series Standing on the cliff-edge of a…

Types of Solar Solutions For Campers & Overlanders: Adding Solar Power for Boondocking Convenience With the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Colin Hughes On July 22, 2020 in Accessories, Camping, Comparison, DIY, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech

Solar Power Options For Truck Camping & Overlanding

Types of Solar Solutions For Campers & Overlanders I’ve been using a dual battery/solar setup on my vehicles for at least the last 6 years. While most of my setups…

75Built Overland Storage Crates & Accessories Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By John - @johnlagphoto On July 21, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

75Built Overland Storage Crates – An Affordable Overland Storage Box for your 4Runner

75Built Overland Storage Crates & Accessories – Everything you need to know about these affordable Overland storage boxes These crates were originally manufactured as ammo utility boxes by MTM Case Guard…

AnzoUSA Sequential Taillights Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Ryan Gibbons On July 21, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, DIY, Install, Lighting, Reviews, Tail Lights

AnzoUSA Sequential Taillights for the 5th Gen 4Runner

AnzoUSA Sequential Taillights Step-By-Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Ever heard of AnzoUSA? If so, you know they make aftermarket headlights, taillights, auxiliary lights, etc. and until…

JBA Offroad Heavy Duty UCAs Installation Overview + Review: The Most Heavy-Duty UCA for the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Martin - @martymotoring On July 20, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Gear, Install, Off-Road, Performance, Reviews, Suspension

JBA OffRoad Heavy Duty UCAs – Install + Review For 5th Gen 4Runner

JBA Offroad Heavy Duty UCAs Installation Overview + Review: The Most Heavy-Duty UCA for the 5th Gen 4Runner For the install and step-by-step guide on the Standard UCAS. The Purpose…

AJC Gear Plate
By Brenan Greene On July 19, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, Gear, Install, Off-Road, Overland

AJC Gear Plate – A Modular Rear Cargo Plate for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Review & Install

AJC Gear Plate for 5th Gen 4Runner with Sliding Cargo Tray The cargo area of the 5th Gen 4Runner is an important area we rely on for storing our gear….

Cooper Evolution M/T (Mud Terrain) Tires
By Brenan Greene On July 18, 2020 in Comparison, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tires, Trail Tested

Power Tank Vs. ARB Twin Compressor – What’s for you?

An Honest Review after Running Both Air Systems – Air Compressors Vs. CO2 Tanks for Airing Up Tires One of the most common practices when off-roading is airing down your…

Front Wheel Stud Replacement Step-By-Step DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Frank Rebelo On July 14, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, DIY, Gear, Install, Maintenance

Wheel Stud Replacement Install 5th Gen 4Runner

Front Wheel Stud Replacement Step-By-Step DIY Install For the 5th Gen 4Runner How To Replace a Front Wheel Stud Rotating your tires is a necessary reoccurring maintenance item for every…

Wilco Hitch-Mounted Tire Carrier Solo Hi-Clearance Quick Install Guide + Overview For 5th Gen 4Runner
By Felix - @gun.rnr On July 14, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Gear, Install, Off-Road, Overland

Wilco Hitchgate Solo Hi-Clearance Review & Full Overview on the 5th Gen 4Runner

WilcoOffroad Hitch-Mounted Tire Carrier Solo Hi-Clearance Quick Install Guide + Full Review For The 5th Gen 4Runner “It is worth it?” has got to be one of the most difficult…

IGNIK Refillable Propane Gas Growler Deluxe Kit + Adapter Hose & Carry Case: A Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Trevor Varney On July 09, 2020 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews

IGNIK Refillable Propane Gas Growler – Review

The Perfect Overland Propane Tank The modern vehicle-based campsite is changing, and I feel for the better. We can now carry just about every modern convenience with us when we…

Renogy Solar Power Panel Setup + Dual Battery Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Anthony Dilone On July 09, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Accessories, Camping, DIY, Electrical, Install, Overland

Renogy Solar Panel Setup + Dual Battery – 5th Gen 4Runner

Renogy Solar Power Panel Setup + Dual Battery Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner In preparation for a trip to Lincoln Nation Forest for 9 days, I wanted…

Roof Rack Setups 5th Gen 4Runner Builds
By Felix - @gun.rnr On July 08, 2020 in 5th Gen Mods, Off-Road, Roof Racks, Tech, Trail Tested

Weekly Roundup: 9 Roof Rack Setups on 5th Gen 4Runners (Updated 2025)

9 Roof Rack Setups on 5th Gen 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You – What’s the best roof rack for you? Whether it be for cargo, a rooftop tent, auxiliary…

By Max Sheehan On July 06, 2020 in Accessories, Camping, Gear, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Trail Tested

Trail Impressions: Goal Zero Yeti 500X Power Station – Fridge Test & Review

Portable Power for Your 4Runner and Dometic Fridge Using the Goal Zero Yeti 500X Power Station Goal Zero has been at the forefront of portable power for over a decade…

RAM® Mounts Tough-Charge™ with X-Grip® Tech Waterproof Wireless Charging Phone Holder For the 5th Gen 4Runner
By Matt Mo On July 05, 2020 in Accessories, DIY, Install, Off-Road, Overland, Reviews, Tech, Trail Tested

RAM® Mounts Tough-Charge™ + X-Grip® Tech Waterproof Wireless Charging Holder

RAM® Mounts Tough-Charge™ + X-Grip® Tech Waterproof Wireless Charging Phone Holder For 5th Gen 4Runner I was lucky enough to receive my RAM® Mounts and phone holder right before my…

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