This Toyota 4Runner, affectionately nicknamed “Carlos,” has proven to be an exceptionally reliable travel companion. It is ideal for long-distance journeys and off-grid adventures. Thanks to its high ground clearance and robust build, it offers excellent comfort and confidence on dirt and gravel roads.

Although it is not a 4×4, Carlos has successfully taken its owners through some of South America’s most demanding landscapes, including:

• The Pantanal
• The Salar de Uyuni
• High-altitude Andes mountain passes
• The Puna Desert
• Rough off-road tracks across Peru

Throughout these journeys, the vehicle performed reliably and without issues.

Camping & Living Setup

The vehicle is fully equipped for extended overland travel and remote camping:

• Spacious 4-person roof tent
• Custom-built trunk system for storage and cooking
• Removable boot storage system with extendable table
• Very bright LED trunk lights
• LED light chain for inside the tent (AAA battery)
• 4 × 32-liter storage boxes
• Camping gas stove (butane gas 227 g)
• EcoFlow River 2 auxiliary battery (USB, USB-C & wall plug outlets)
• EcoFlow portable solar panel
• Alpicool 12V fridge (20 L)
• 20 L external water tank

Kitchen Equipment

(All items in very good condition, bought new)

• Plates, cutlery, sharp knives
• Frying pan, pots
• Foldable sink
• Chopping board
• Food storage boxes
• Cups

Camping Comfort

• Camping table with 4 stools
• 2 sleeping mats (Decathlon)
• 2 sleeping bags (1 from Decathlon)
• 2 pillows
• Very warm synthetic double duvet
• 4 fleece blankets
• 1 set of bed sheets (cleaned and stored)
• Picnic blanket (Decathlon)
• Phone holder for driving

Equipment & Tools

• ALLTOP 12V double piston compressor – 300 L/min
  (USD 270 – bought April 2025)
• High-quality tow rope
  (USD 150 – bought April 2025, never used)
• High-quality Rino recovery boards
  (USD 280 – brand new)
• Socket set
• Basic tool kit
• Steering wheel lock
• One set of car keys
• Heavy-duty jumper cables
• Breakdown triangles & high-visibility jacket
• Shovel
• 2 thick outdoor workout mats
  

Mechanical Maintenance History

The vehicle has been regularly and thoroughly maintained, with documented inspections and key components replaced at the following mileages:

• 228,500 km

  • Full mechanical inspection
  • All oil and filter changes
  • New inner roof tent (original Wild Land) – December 2025

• 218,500 km

  • Full mechanical inspection
  • All oil and filter changes
  • Two new rear all-terrain tires

• 212,000 km

  • Full mechanical inspection
  • All oil and filter changes

• 200,000 km

  • Full mechanical inspection
  • All oil and filter changes
  • New front brake pads and discs
  • Six new spark plugs
  • New high-quality all-terrain spare tire

• 183,000 km

  • New rear shock absorbers
  • New rear brake pads
  • New battery

• 179,000 km

  • Two new front tires