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- Vince
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- 2017 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium; 2025 4Runner iForce MAX TRD Off-Road Premium
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One of the reasons I opted for the iForce Max was the improved potential to power 12v DC and 120AC devices while camping off the grid for days at a time. I'm working with a shop in Portland that is going to help me implement a wiring and power management system that feeds off the 12v battery (located in the cargo area on the left side behind the rear/driver side tire) which in turn gets its power from the hybrid battery. I don't know the ins-and-outs of how it all works, but I'll have a 12v outlet to power my refrigerator/freezer, and 120AC for laptops, etc. with power monitoring and management that will prevent battery drain.
In the meantime, I'm able to run my Dometic CFX3 45 liter electric cooler off the 2400 watt 120 V outlet whenever the car is running. Eventually, I plan to have it wired into the Dometic DC Hardwire Kit, where it can run continuously, drawing a modest 8.3 Amps at 12 volts, even when the 4Runner is not running.
BTW - you get a nice look at the D-pillar Cargo Area Lights (a PIO) in the photo below.
This refrigerator can chill down to -7° for freezer items, or easily keep 5-6 days worth of drinks and perishables cold on a road trip. In fact, it has room for 67 12oz cans if that's what you need.
It fits perfectly in the hybrid 4Runner cargo area (matching the height of the rear seats) and has enough clearance so you can open the lid to access items in the cooler without having to pull it out. There are tie-down straps you can use to secure it to the anchor points for additional safety, too.
Next up, let's take a look at the gear storage system I'm using from Kitworks. I'm using the KitWorks Gear Box which is a collapsible storage bin with an internal divider system which allows you to customize it for your gear. It's waterproof, has Molle attachment points everywhere, and uses velcro to make it infinitely configurable to your needs. They also offer velcro patches so you can label each case (this one is "KITCHEN").
Here's a look inside. The top lid is all velcro so you can attach storage options there, and you can see how the divider system works. This case has everything I need for my camp kitchen, including the FSR 2-Burner Camp Stove with wind screen, a refillable Fuel Keg with 1lb of propane, my Windsor Magware stainless steel Bowl & Plate set, cutting board, collapsible wash basin, french press, spices, staples, frying pan, table cloth, fire-starting supplies, and utensils. Everything fits, and nothing rattles—even on washboard roads.
Best of all, I can stack the Kitworks Gear Boxes two high and efficiently load the cargo area with maximum space efficiency in the hybrid 4Runner. When stacked, they do partially block the rearview mirror, but since I have a digital rearview mirror now, that isn't too much of a concern for me.
By the way, my second CAMP gear box has camp chairs, a hammock, first aid kit, tarp, ground cloth, rope, toiletry supplies, flashlights, and enough room for any trip-specific items I need to throw in. The cases are sturdy enough that you can sit on them in camp, and there is enough room to take four of them in the rear cargo area (along with the fridge) when the back seats are tilted upright (not folder forward).
In the meantime, I'm able to run my Dometic CFX3 45 liter electric cooler off the 2400 watt 120 V outlet whenever the car is running. Eventually, I plan to have it wired into the Dometic DC Hardwire Kit, where it can run continuously, drawing a modest 8.3 Amps at 12 volts, even when the 4Runner is not running.
BTW - you get a nice look at the D-pillar Cargo Area Lights (a PIO) in the photo below.
This refrigerator can chill down to -7° for freezer items, or easily keep 5-6 days worth of drinks and perishables cold on a road trip. In fact, it has room for 67 12oz cans if that's what you need.
It fits perfectly in the hybrid 4Runner cargo area (matching the height of the rear seats) and has enough clearance so you can open the lid to access items in the cooler without having to pull it out. There are tie-down straps you can use to secure it to the anchor points for additional safety, too.Next up, let's take a look at the gear storage system I'm using from Kitworks. I'm using the KitWorks Gear Box which is a collapsible storage bin with an internal divider system which allows you to customize it for your gear. It's waterproof, has Molle attachment points everywhere, and uses velcro to make it infinitely configurable to your needs. They also offer velcro patches so you can label each case (this one is "KITCHEN").
Here's a look inside. The top lid is all velcro so you can attach storage options there, and you can see how the divider system works. This case has everything I need for my camp kitchen, including the FSR 2-Burner Camp Stove with wind screen, a refillable Fuel Keg with 1lb of propane, my Windsor Magware stainless steel Bowl & Plate set, cutting board, collapsible wash basin, french press, spices, staples, frying pan, table cloth, fire-starting supplies, and utensils. Everything fits, and nothing rattles—even on washboard roads.
Best of all, I can stack the Kitworks Gear Boxes two high and efficiently load the cargo area with maximum space efficiency in the hybrid 4Runner. When stacked, they do partially block the rearview mirror, but since I have a digital rearview mirror now, that isn't too much of a concern for me.
By the way, my second CAMP gear box has camp chairs, a hammock, first aid kit, tarp, ground cloth, rope, toiletry supplies, flashlights, and enough room for any trip-specific items I need to throw in. The cases are sturdy enough that you can sit on them in camp, and there is enough room to take four of them in the rear cargo area (along with the fridge) when the back seats are tilted upright (not folder forward).
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