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Trash Panda Garage
United States
Приєднався 20 лип 2019
Welcome to Trash Panda Garage. We're a father and son team of amateur mechanics/fabricators who are trying to build some cool off-road vehicles in our spare time, and have some fun along the way.
Episode 77: Look For THIS Problem Before Buying a Used Jeep Wrangler JK!
Are you looking to purchase a Jeep JK (2007-2018) Wrangler? While there are a number of things you should be looking for prior to buying any used vehicle, we did encounter one surprise when we bought our used 2017 Jeep Wrangler Sport. Specifically, it was a rusted spare tire jack. In this episode we'll also talk about what we did to fix this problem, since rolling around without the ability to change a spare tire is definitely not optimal.
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- "Pray" by Anno Domini Beats
Trash Panda Garage IG: trash_panda_garage
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60 Second Review: Bauer / Harbor Freight 20V Cordless 3.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
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We recently picked up the Bauer 20V Cordless Vacuum (SKU/item # 58310), which appears to be the most compact wet/dry vac that Harbor Freight sells. Does it have enough suction to get the job done? It is worth its current price of $49? Maybe is the short answer. Watch the video to get our take. Background Music: "Cash Machine" by Anno Domini Beats, courtesy of UA-cam's Creator Music. Instagram: ...
Episode 76: Jeep JK Wrangler Updates + Build Plans!
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Even though we've had a couple of minor mechanical issues in the first few weeks of ownership, it's time to talk about the future build plans for our 2017 2-door Jeep Wrangler (JK). Crawler? Overlander? Budget Build? Let's find out. Background Music, courtesy of UA-cam Creator Music: - "Lottery" by Anno Domini Beats Trash Panda Garage IG: trash_panda_garage
Episode 75: Reducing the Weight of Your Overland Rig or 4x4
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"Overland" and "overweight" seem to go hand in hand these days. Is your 4x4 too heavy? We're asking ourselves the same question as our 2022 Colorado inches closer and closer to Chevrolet's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which we know is the engineering safe operating limit of the vehicle's frame, suspension and drivetrain. In this episode we took a look at strategies to reduce the weight of your ...
Episode 74: Spare Key DIY Programming Tool
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After recently purchasing a used 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK that only came with one factory key we had to problem solve how to get a spare key fob without spending several hundred dollars. We stumbled across the Car Keys Express Universal EZ Installer tool. Did it work? Did we save money? Check out this latest episode to find out! Background Music, courtesy of UA-cam Creator Music: - "Symbolism" by ...
Episode 73: New Build - 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK
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We have something of a love/hate relationship with the Jeep Wrangler, even though we've never actually owned one. Until now, that is. In this video we'll provide a brief overview of the 2017 Jeep Wrangler JK that we just purchased at a Jeep dealership in Oregon. Stay tuned to the channel as we build this JK into a more capable trail vehicle. Background Music, courtesy of UA-cam Creator Music: -...
Sneak Peek - New Project Rig!
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There's not much to say here. We have officially crossed over to the dark side. More details coming soon. HINT: It rhymes with Heep Wrangler. The JK variety. Yes... it's a Jeep. Background Music, courtesy of UA-cam Creator Music: - "Battleground" by Ethan Meixsell Trash Panda Garage IG: trash_panda_garage
Episode 72: We Visit a HUGE Hidden Private Car Collection
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We were granted an opportunity to visit a private car collection in Oregon known only as "The Brothers Collection". This private collection rivals many modern car museums, and features a very rare 4x4 known as the "Rambo Lambo", or more formally as the Lamborghini LM002. Background Music, courtesy of UA-cam Creator Music: - "Final Boss" by Myuu - "Sub Urban" by Cradles Trash Panda Garage IG: in...
Episode 71: Driving Your 4x4 on the Beach in California
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You've probably heard of Pismo Beach, but have you ever heard of Somoa Dunes? While on short extended weekend trip we stumbled upon a pretty cool OHV area at Samoa Dunes Recreation Area in Humboldt County, California. The OHV portion of the park has quite a bit of trail riding opportunity, as well as beach access. Background Music, courtesy of UA-cam Creator Music: - "Eternal Garden" by Dan Hen...
Episode 70: Rooftop Tent or Canopy Camper - Part 2
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In this episode we're going to finish the conversation we started in a previous video. Do rooftop tents really suck? Should you put that rooftop tent money toward a canopy camper like a Go Fast Campers model or a Super Pacific? In this video we take a closer look at the weight and price differences between a rack and rooftop tent setup, versus a canopy camper, and try to determine the best over...
Episode 69: Go Fast Campers Platform Camper - First 5 Modifications
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After visiting GFC in Belgrade, Montana to have one of their platform campers installed in our 2022 Chevrolet Colorado we went right to work adding some upgrades and useful modifications, including an Underland Offroad Molle Panel as well as a few small GFC accessories. What should we be adding next? Background Music: "Come Get With Us" by TrackTribe and "Tacklebox Blues" by Mini Vandals, both ...
Road Trip Bonus Footage: Yellowstone (TV Show) Diner Shootout Filming Location - Ruby's Cafe
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We recently travelled to Belgrade, Montana to have a Go Fast Campers (GFC) platform camper unit installed on our Chevrolet Colorado. After leaving Belgrade we stopped for lunch at Ruby's Cafe in Missoula, Montana. This diner was used as a filming location in Yellowstone season 4, and much of the restaurant remains unchanged from how it appears in the show. As a bonus, the food was pretty good! ...
60 Second Review: Bauer / Harbor Freight Cordless Compact Workshop Blower
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In this 60 second review video we test out the cheaper of two different 20V compact cordless blowers currently available at Harbor Freight, the Bauer Workshop Blower (item # 56416). Does it have more uses than just blowing out the dust and debris in your shop? We think so. NOTE: We accidently referred to the other Harbor Freight blower brand option as "Viking", when it's actually the Hercules b...
Episode 68: Washington BDR Section 1 - Send it or Skip it?
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Last weekend we ventured out and ran section 1 of the Washington Back Country Discovery Route (WABDR). Does it live up to the hype? I don't know, but we had fun and checked out some cool ice caves along the way. Background Music: "Dead Forest" by Brian Bolger, courtesy of UA-cam's Audio Library. Trash Panda Garage IG: trash_panda_garage
Episode 67: Boomerang Leaf Spring Shackles from Archive Garage
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Episode 67: Boomerang Leaf Spring Shackles from Archive Garage
60 Second Tech Tip: Testing Your Car Battery - Open Circuit Voltage and State of Charge
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60 Second Tech Tip: Testing Your Car Battery - Open Circuit Voltage and State of Charge
Episode 66: Journey to GFC / Go Fast Campers Install
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Episode 66: Journey to GFC / Go Fast Campers Install
Episode 65: Rear Suspension Add-a-Leaf (AAL) Kit Problems!
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Episode 65: Rear Suspension Add-a-Leaf (AAL) Kit Problems!
Episode 64: Harbor Freight Viking 4 Amp Battery Charger - Taking a Second Look
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Episode 64: Harbor Freight Viking 4 Amp Battery Charger - Taking a Second Look
60 Second Review: Harbor Freight Viking 12V Digital Battery & System Tester
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60 Second Review: Harbor Freight Viking 12V Digital Battery & System Tester
Episode 63: Best Trucks @ 2024 Function 4 Junction Show & Shine
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Episode 63: Best Trucks @ 2024 Function 4 Junction Show & Shine
Episode 62: Rooftop Tent or Canopy Camper?
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Episode 62: Rooftop Tent or Canopy Camper?
Episode 61: Top 3 Ways to Save at Your Local Auto Parts Store
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Episode 61: Top 3 Ways to Save at Your Local Auto Parts Store
Episode 60: Portland Cars & Coffee Overland 4x4 Day (2024)
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Episode 60: Portland Cars & Coffee Overland 4x4 Day (2024)
Episode 59: Archive Garage U-Bolt Flip Kit for Toyota Tacoma & Chevrolet Colorado
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Episode 59: Archive Garage U-Bolt Flip Kit for Toyota Tacoma & Chevrolet Colorado
Episode 58: New Midland MXAT03 GMRS Antenna Install
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Episode 58: New Midland MXAT03 GMRS Antenna Install
Episode 57: Beach Camping & a Trip to Radflo Suspension in SoCal
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Episode 57: Beach Camping & a Trip to Radflo Suspension in SoCal
Episode 56: Yokohama X-AT 5000 Mile Tire Review
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Episode 56: Yokohama X-AT 5000 Mile Tire Review
60 Second Review: Hypertech / Rough Country Inline Speedometer Calibrator
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60 Second Review: Hypertech / Rough Country Inline Speedometer Calibrator
60 Second Review: Mag Daddy Magnetic Cable Tie Mounts
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60 Second Review: Mag Daddy Magnetic Cable Tie Mounts
The instruction manual is garbage. No understanding or detail about indication lights ( red / green), icon descriptions, winter mode descriptions, the manual is 99% safety information.
It dose have a winter mode possibly try that
Thanks for the tip!
I removed sway bar and rear seat on my f250. Everything else ive done is add lol. My truck started out 6700 now with me my daughter all are camping gear and a full tank im at 9,000 lbs.
It’s so much easier to add then take away, lol. Thanks for watching!
I bought one of these Bauer 20v vacuums, and I rarely use my 8 gallon Ridgid shop vac anymore. The Ridgid is more powerful, but the Bauer is strong enough and the convenience and mobility of the battery pack cannot be overstated. It had no problem sucking up some staples and small nails from a toolbox drawer. I already had a few 5ah batteries from other Bauer tools, so that worked out well. The only thing I’d like to see is a long solid wand with it to reach under my workbench, etc. I may have to buy one or fashion one myself.
@@tomd1914 good feedback. Thanks for watching!
Probably the soft top leaking.
Totally could be.
Excellent video. Subbed.
@@chandleremerine6130 thanks for watching and thanks for the sub! We sure appreciate it!
My Daughter's 2015 wrangler had the flood in the jack compartment due to her leaving the hardtop back window open during a torrential downpour. The angle of the window ramped the water right inside the tailgate area. The jack area is concealed by a plastic storage bin and needs to be lifted in order to access the jack. I found the pool while looking for the source of a mold odor. The jack had some surface rust and had to be sanded and repainted. I hope that you had also looked under the front carpets, JK's still leak around door and roof seals like their predecessors did.
I noticed some water intrusion at the front doors that is resulting in the front carpets getting a little wet. More so on the driver side. Thanks for the heads up, though! It would appear the issue with the water leak into the jack cubby effects both hard and soft tops. We have a soft top on ours.
I had the exact same problem with a 2013 JK Sahara model. Never took if off road and I could never figure out how the water was getting in there. The entire compartment for the jack would fill up with water.
It's nuts. I've still got the drain plug out of it right now. Were you living in a rainy environment when you owned it?
@TrashPandaGarage I live in north central Ohio. When I first discovered it, the entire compartment was full of water and the jack was so rusted I threw it away, along with the folding rod for it. I bought that Jeep new and traded it on a 2020 JL wrangler in May, 2020. No more problems. I have been driving Jeeps since 1975, and I've never had trouble with that with any of the others.
I wish Jeep would do better. They work so hard to get a nice vehicle and they always fall short. It sucks, every time I consider a jeep I see a video like this. Just empty every pocket cause something is always gonna need to be fixed
I feel ya. I went into it knowing the maintenance needs would be higher, but the jack caught me by surprise.
Nice work buddy! Junk each & every part, welcome to the club.
Good video! The music was a little much tho
Thanks for the feedback. We’ll try to tone that down a bit in the future.
Can't find the covers. Think quadratec removed them..what's the name of the brand? Maybe I can find them by name
What guage are the wiring harness
I wish I could tell you. I don't actually have the lights anymore. Sold the rig they were mounted to.
Looking forward to seeing this come together, man - like the principles you laid out, especially the point about keeping it light. I used to be a Jeep hater too until it suddenly dawned on me one day why people love them so much, so I can relate there as well
The Jeep is growing on me. Even in stock form it's fun to drive around. I'm sure I"ll appreciate it even more after we build it for a while. Thanks for watching!
More videos!!
Bro! We dropped two in one weekend!
@TrashPandaGarage more videos!!! (It's the only thing I can say)
I've charged probably 2 dozen batteries with one of these. But newer smart chargers operate different than constant automatic chargers, & I actually prefer this to my heavy duty old school unit. In the case the battery is drained way down you need to add another constant charger or can even splice a 12v 1amp wall wart in conjunction with this unit it hits 10.5v then this can do it's thing. These are a great bang for the buck & do exactly what they are designed to do
Awesome quick review.
@@MrSwat55 thanks! We appreciate it!
Do you think it’s good for snow on the car?
Good question. I bet it would work.
Hey brother Will you be making any more videos on the frontier?
Yes! There just hasn't been much to update as I haven't had time to work on it. I'm hoping that changes soon, though.
Love my 17 sports s JKU take it off road as much as possible and my son built his did an LS swap, he’s a FAA Crew Chief Mechanic, we are all mechanics in our family one way or another. I work on my own too.
That's awesome! I anticipate I'll be working on this one quite a bit.
FYI you need to understand the Jeep wave it’s not going away any time soon. It’s been a tradition from my Grandfather after the war. It’s a tradition that will never stop. Ducking is a choice to. I’m not a fanatic of ducks either but don’t bash it but I will always do the Jeep wave with two fingers as a V for Victory
Good to know! We're definitely thankful for your family's service, and thanks for taking the time to watch the video.
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Heavy truck ???? what are you talking about???? they are installed on a Colorado NOT HEAVY!!!!! Bad review Bad information !!!!
Huh? We don’t use the phrase “heavy truck” anywhere in this video. I’m confused by your post. Thanks for watching, though!
The first name that should come up for canopy campers is dirtbox
@@vwpeacecar Do you have one? I’ve never seen one in person, but I do really like some of the features of the dirtbox. If weight was not a factor they would definitely be high on my consideration list.
@@TrashPandaGarage Genesis = full size, can’t b beat Canopy camper = try to find better
I placed deposit for Genesis, waiting for some accessories/options to b released
@@vwpeacecar Awesome! Outside of my price range @ $20K+, and too heavy for my truck if they made a mid-size Genesis, but should be a super rad setup for you.
The Genesis, as stated on their website is in a league of its own. There’s a dirtbox camper that’s a step down from the Genesis, but that’s still sick and better than any other canopy camper out there. I would choose GFC for price and weight, skipped the rest and go w the regular dirt box.
I've had mine for over a year now. I tried charging a battery with it and it destroyed it, so just thought it was a bad battery. They a few weeks later I tried it onone reading 12.4 over night 10.6 destroyed another. Mine was a little bigger. I don't recommend this brand.
I like the videos. I was just checking out the amigo build series. What happened. Why are there no more videos? Especially the tires. I was looking into those exact tires and wanted to hear your update or review of them. Any info regarding the tires and the rest of the amigo?
@@dbarkley1053 we sold the amigo a while back, unfortunately!
Did you get rid of the Colorado??
Nope. I love the Colorado (and the GFC). I don't anticipate getting rid of it anytime soon.
Real Wrangler haters buy Cherokees 😜
True. Good call.
I bought a 2018 Colorado with the duramax diesel when I turn it off it makes a noise like a switches Is it normal?
Thanks for the video! I love my outdoor Bauer leaf blower with 12ah battery so I don’t need to constantly wear out the 5ah batteries and charger Really thinking of getting this as a lighter more handy way of blowing out the water from the side mirrors and door jams - highly suggest the vacuum they have from Bauer that’s very compact great for cars
Thanks for watching. I don't think I've seen that Bauer vacuum. I will definitely check it out.
Nice video. More content please and make it little longer too.
@@masroorrehan2840 thanks for the feedback!
@TrashPandaGarage Are these still worth the money for these interesting RoadShock flood pod lights? Despite the 1 year warranty. Are they worth it? Do u recommend them? And are they still working after 2 years?
@@toyotabrony they were a good deal for the price we bought them at, but unfortunately I can’t speak to longevity. We actually sold the vehicle those lights were mounted to a few months after this video was posted.
@@TrashPandaGarage damn. It’s all good. Would u ever buy them again?
@@toyotabrony if on sale again i probably would. We have the road shock brand 20” lightbar from HF mounted in the grill of our Nissan Frontier for a few years now and it’s been fine.
@@TrashPandaGarage so even if it’s 1 year. There’s still great. Do u think u can do another review from a different brand that’s underrated, from Walmart. They sell from a company called Alpena. It’s also the same that’s uncommon for buying led off-road lights off the shelf like roadshocks from harbor freight. TrecTec S22 driving led light bar with an accent light. And it’s an SAEJ581 compliant. It’s specifically made for street use and high power mode for off-road. It’s around also $80. Depending on the size. Could u do an another review on that?
Nice! I just bought the MXAT03 and I plan on mounting it to my pod light mount as an extension. I have a 2017 Chevy Colorado🤙
Nice!
How is your battery holding up?
@@trekfortruth2841 the one we had installed in our 4cyl Nissan Frontier died, presumably from under-charging by the alternator. I’ve replaced it an Odyssey that I found on sale for relatively cheap. I’ve been doing a better job of trickle charging this new one regularly.
@@TrashPandaGaragethx for the update...my hesitation on upgrading to AGM is based on the same concern. I use a solar charger once a week that charges to 14.4 volts, but my alternator tops out between 14.1 and 14.2.
@@trekfortruth2841 Eventually I plan to put a hood mounted solar panel on the Frontier that will essentially work as a trickle charger of sorts for the starting battery. We have one of those on our Chevy Colorado, which seems to work great.
Love to see a video about your solar charger setup!
Found you from the forums Keep making rad videos
Thanks for watching! We appreciate it.
Hello there, could you tell me the mileage span of the hind joint and maintenance???? Thank you.
lol they’re already killing the new 3.0 diesel. EPA hates diesels and folks at GM probably do too.
I own an '18 Z71. Seems to me that towing an overland/teardrop trailer would make more sense as it tows up to 7000lbs.
I think a trailer makes a lot of sense in many situations, based on intended use. Only the tongue weight of the trailer factors into your GVWR, and that high tow rating definitely allows you to pack a lot more weight/gear than what you can carry in the bed of your truck. I get what you're saying. It will of course create some limitations, but everything's a trade-off of some sort. We no longer have the rack and tent and have switched to a different setup on the truck.
Here from the forums! Nice video.
And wow, I was so jazzed to see the Lock Locker here!! Thank you!!
@ViceChief I love that thing. Thanks for making it!
Look it cool
Also, what do you think about radflo?
Day and night compared to stock. The rears on the Colorado are perfectly valved for the weight of the GFC.
I've camped there before, Carlsbad. Cool place. But it was 15 years ago, no store at the time
Btw, great videos. Just found them
Thanks for watching! We appreciate it!
I had a similar issue recently, and just reused the factory bolt.
Wow. Nice build. How'd the atlas transfer case fit?
It's tight! We haven't had much time to work on the Frontier lately but we'll definitely have some updates on that truck in the future. I'll try add some more shots of how the T/C is mounted and what fitment looks like.
Hi, I just bought this tool for my 2010 corolla S. It has 550 Amp new battery and new alternator. (Both battery and alternator are about 1 month old) on my test it says pass on both but my charging ripple shows 9.99Mv. Is that 9.99Mv too low? Just wonder since it acted completely dead on cold start this morning. Thank you
Hey there< I was trying to find the info on the BP website...can you point me in the right direction?
Calibration worked, but now the cruise control wont set.
@@4wdADV interesting. What vehicle, and did you contact Hypertech?
I was going to get the Hercules but for 30 bucks I will get the Bauer. I'm already in both lines of tools.
It’s hard to pass up at that sale price. We bought this one like a week before it went on sale.
This is so dumb...it's not super secure because the lock can easily be knocked out. Can it me modified so it's only openable from inside
Alternative? If someone wants to break into any cover bad enough, it’s almost a given that they’ll do it. It’s still fairly secure.
@@jtview yes...can it Alternatively be locked only from inside...so that you have to unlock and drop truck bed to open it