Toyota 4Runner · 5th Gen

The Ultimate Skiing & Winter Build

This Toyota 4Runner build is outfitted for skiing, so you can safely navigate icy roads, carry your skis, and stay warm both between runs and overnight.

Every pick sourced from real owner reviews and input (T4R.org, r/4Runner). Prices and specs verified.

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1

Tires & Suspension

Winter Tires

All terrain tire, 265/70R17 standard load. 14/32 tread, three peak snow rated, with a 65,000 mile tread warranty.

65K mi warrantyTrue
$936set of 4
2

Recovery & Safety

Traction Boards

Traction boards for sand, mud and snow, sold as a pair, with teeth that can be replaced on the trail through pre formed holes. Reinforced nylon 6/6 with a UV stabilizer, made in the USA. 20 lbs the pair.

20 lbs
$299
3

Sleep & Shade

Sleep System

Folding foam mattress, no inflating. The twin is 75 by 38 inches with 4 inches of CertiPUR-US high density foam, and it folds in three to a 26 by 38 by 12 inch block. Removable washable cover with a non slip bottom. Single, cot, full and queen sizes are also sold. 19 lbs.

19 lbs
$145
Heater

Diesel heater with its own 10 liter tank, 2 kW or 6,824 BTU, run from an app, a remote or the LCD panel. Draws 10 to 30 W at 12 V, burns up to 0.45 liters an hour and has two altitude settings, 8,202 and 16,400 ft, picked by hand. The same listing sells 5 kW and 8 kW versions. 20.94 lbs.

21 lbs30W
$120
4

Power

Power Station

Mid-size station for a fridge and a weekend of charging. 1,024 Wh of LiFePO4, 1,800W of AC with a 2,700W surge, four USB-A, two 100W USB-C and a 126W car outlet. Takes up to 500W of solar and one extra battery. Rated for 3,000 cycles to 80 percent. 27 lbs.

27 lbs3000
$479
5

Additional Gear

CO Detector

Battery powered carbon monoxide alarm on AA cells, for a rig running a propane or diesel heater. Kidde lists it as not approved for RV or boat use.

$25
Ski Carrier

Roof ski carrier that slides out from the bar so skis load from the side, holding up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards with room for tall bindings. 31 by 2.8 by 5.5 inches with a 29.5 inch loading width, and it locks the skis to the carrier and the carrier to the rack. Fits Thule bars, round bars and most factory racks with T-Track or around the bar mounting. 16.5 lbs.

17 lbs
$570

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