Toyota Sequoia Camping Setup
Toyota Overland Roof-Top Tent and Storage for a Family of 4
Contents
- Introduction
- Why We Chose a Roof-Top Tent for Our Sequoia
- Our Toyota Sequoia Roof-Top Tent Setup
- Video: Thule Hideaway Awning
- Video: Camping Car Fridge with Battery and Solar Panel
Introduction
If you own a Toyota Sequoia and love camping, you’ll be amazed at the creative setups out there. From budget-friendly options to more elaborate builds, every family’s needs are unique. In this post, we’ll share our own Toyota Sequoia camping setup that works perfectly for our family of four. Whether you’re camping with kids, seeking comfort, or looking for more space, this setup offers convenience and flexibility.
Why We Chose a Roof-Top Tent for Our Sequoia
Before kids, we built a bed platform in our Land Rover or camped in a regular tent. But once our family grew, we realized the old ways didn’t cut it anymore. Setting up and breaking down a tent in the rain or snow while wrangling kids quickly became tiresome. So, we upgraded to an iKamper Skycamp roof-top tent for our 2013 Toyota Sequoia 2nd Gen. It’s fast to set up, keeps the tent gear outside of the vehicle, and saves us tons of space inside for other essentials.
The iKamper comes with a built-in mattress, so no more inflating air mattresses! We also store all four sleeping bags inside the tent, which saves even more time. While we considered a camping trailer, we ultimately decided against it due to limited storage space and the type of remote places we like to explore. That said, the Toyota Sequoia has great towing capacity, so a trailer is an option if that’s your preference.
Our Toyota Sequoia Roof-Top Tent Setup
Annex for Privacy
Here’s a look at our Sequoia camping setup with the iKamper Skycamp and an annex attached. We usually set up the annex for longer stays or when privacy is an issue. It’s great for getting dressed or just having a more private space at the campsite.
Toyota Sequoia with iKamper Skycamp 4.0 and Annex
Awning for Shade and Shelter
Our Thule Hideaway awning is one of our favorite additions. It provides shade and shelter, and we often use it even when we’re not camping. It’s sturdy, with no noticeable drag when driving. We did notice some noise on bumpy roads, but a simple fix is to wrap ski straps around it while driving.
We have the Thule Hideaway Awning, our full awning review can be found here.
Video: Thule Hideaway Awning
Internal Storage
While many overland vehicles have intricate storage setups with drawers and shelves, we keep it simple because our needs change with every trip. Sometimes we’re packing four mountain bikes, other times rock climbing gear, a stand-up paddleboard, or a mix of all our usual camping essentials.
We rely on Tupperware bins for organizing our gear. One bin holds all our kitchen and cooking supplies (like lighters, soap, and fire sticks), and another stores our dry food. For other gear, we use duffel bags and backpacks. This system makes it easy to grab exactly what we need, whether it’s a climbing rope or day gear. Tools and recovery equipment are also easily accessible at all times.
Our storage system may not look as polished as some setups, but it’s highly practical and makes packing and unpacking a breeze.
Fridge and Solar Panel
After years of using a basic Coleman cooler, we upgraded to a portable fridge that runs off solar power. This setup lets us keep food cold longer without needing ice, which is perfect for extended camping trips.
Want more details? Check out our full guide on Affordable Camping Fridge Setup for Families.
If we didn’t get a fridge with solar set up we were considering getting a better quality cooler. REI has everything from plug in fridges to coolers on their website, it is a good place to even see what is availalbe and start your own research.
Video: Camping Car Fridge with Battery and Solar Panel
Compact when the tent and awning are put away for driving
Where Our Dog Sleeps
For those wondering, our dog has his own cozy “room” in the back seat of the Sequoia. He’s always preferred the comfort of the vehicle over a tent. We crack the windows for ventilation and attach magnetic screens to keep the bugs out. He’s got it pretty good!
Charger enjoys stand up paddle boarding and when the water fun ends he’ll use the board for a nap
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