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AdventureDad
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Приєднався 26 січ 2021
I am father of three who spent the last fifteen years popping Focalin in order to succeed in the modern American workplace. Covid changed that. Somebody needed to be with the kids. In August 2020 I walked away from the successful commercial appraisal firm I started with a partner in 2011. We are off to start a new adventure!
For years my wife and I have wanted to take our kids on a summer road trip of America but I was unable to break away from the work, client, and monthly billing cycle. Now we are doing it! We are building a custom camper for our travels which led to the creation of Adventure Dad Designs. This channel will follow us as we DIY, ride bikes, play in the snow, travel the country, and learn how to CNC.
No matter what happens, it will be an adventure!
For years my wife and I have wanted to take our kids on a summer road trip of America but I was unable to break away from the work, client, and monthly billing cycle. Now we are doing it! We are building a custom camper for our travels which led to the creation of Adventure Dad Designs. This channel will follow us as we DIY, ride bikes, play in the snow, travel the country, and learn how to CNC.
No matter what happens, it will be an adventure!
Which Tundra Should We Keep? 2021 Crewmax or 2006 Double Cab
Somehow we ended up with two Tundras. We need to sell one but just can't make up our minds about which is best. This video is a detailed walk thru of what we love and don't love so much about our 2006 and our 2021 Tundras.
Please let us know your thought in the comments.
Please let us know your thought in the comments.
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1st Gen Tundra VSC/Stability Control Fix
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I love my 2006 Tundra. However, it came from the factory with Stability Control. This system is downright dangerous. Prior to 2005 Tundras did not have VSC or Stability control. On newer Toyotas there is a way to disable the system from the driver's seat. I want to be able to choose when the system is active. I think I may have figured it out. MODIFY YOUR VEHICLE AT YOUR OWN RISK! If you have f...
Every Truck Needs Drawers!
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We love our truck drawers! Utility, storage, Sag Wagon duty, camping, hunting, tools, you name it- drawers help to make your truck work for you. This video goes over our design criteria and iterations for creating the just right drawer system for us. I mention the fancy tape we use in the video but never say the source. Here ya go- catalog.cshyde.com/viewitems/ategories-tapes-with-adhesive-uhmw...
Old Bike, New Tricks- Which MTB Upgrades to Make
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Between scarcity and price increases many of us are riding older bikes. We look longingly at those new Enduro sleds, we have a dream bike, there are so many trails we want to ride. I have been on the same hardtail for nine years. This old Niner is so balanced and fun! I have tried numerous full squishy, all the new tech bikes but none of them had the same 'feel'. Instead I have been upgrading m...
DIY CargoCamper- Why Rush? aka- Where to stay in Bend when you haven't finished your build?
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It didn't happen. Our little ADD2 did not get finished. It was going to be a challenge, in the end I am glad I decided not to rush the process. Instead we stayed in a restored 1963 Airstream at The Camp in Bend, OR. A total win. We loved the little trailer! The Camp proved to be a great base camp for all things Bend. www.thecampbend.com/
Remember to Weigh Your Wood!
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What wood should you use for your trailer? MDF and Melamine are heavy. Construction grade plywood doesn't make the prettiest cabinets. That leaves finish grade plywood. I really like working with plywood and love the look of Baltic Birch. However, there is a range of 'Baltic Birch' products available. We are ready to start cutting cabinets, but which wood to use. We want a good finish, lightwei...
DIY CargoCamper Part 3- Walls, Windows, Floors, Getting Ready for Cabinets
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We are finally ready for cabinets! Only 9 days to go until the trailer has to be fully operational- our shakedown trip is also our 20 year wedding anniversary getaway. Fingers crossed! We are hoping to make individual videos for each step in this process but time is getting short. This video is an overview of the work we have done to get ready for cabinets, beds, and seating. We purchased our t...
DIY Cargo Trailer Conversion- Part 2 Teardown & Layout
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Moving along to Part 2- Teardown and Assembly. Teardown of these trailers is pretty straightforward. The layout is a a bit trickier. In this video we explain our initial steps during a conversion. We hope you find it helpful. Our next video will likely focus on vent fans, mounting our solar panels, and our awning. Our goal is to have this trailer finished by mid-March 2022. Essentially a two mo...
DIY RV Elevator Bed- Measurements & Walk-Thru! Cargo Camper Conversion
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This is another down in the weeds video. If you are considering a cargo trailer camper conversion this elevator bed system is a winner! Our inspiration came from Brian Rogers- ua-cam.com/video/t6V8nzRNBfo/v-deo.html The measurements he gave in his video were really helpful for our build. We are currently getting ready to build our second trailer. As part of the design process I am putting our c...
New Trailer Day! Part 1 DIY Cargo Conversion Camper
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We did it- we bought another 7' x 12' cargo trailer. This time an aluminum EZ Hauler. Made in Missoula, Montana! This one is going to be very similar to our first trailer, Munson. A few slight changes space wise- a lot of changes nobody will ever see. The hope is to document our build- day by day. First we need to get the CNC up and running. Please follow along.
DIY RV Electrical Tour- Solar, Victron, 12v LED Lighting
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This video goes a little deep and runs long. I made it primarily for people who are planning on upgrading their RV electrical system or are going to build their own Solar based recreational vehicle. When making the video I thought back on all of the questions I had when we designed our electrical system and then tried to answer those questions. At some point I would like to make shorter videos ...
Snugtop Rebel Topper Review
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We purchased our first new car this year- A 2021 Tundra CrewMax. Knowing we planned on an around the country trip with our kids we knew we would need a topper. I have owned a range of toppers over the years, from used value brand shells to custom built metal toppers. But I had never owned a SnugTop. SungTop has a reputation for premium quality at a premium price point compared to other options....
Quick Connect Olympian Wave RV Heater- How To a Quick Disconnect Propane System
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This video covers how we set up a quick disconnect propane system for our camp trailer. I prefer to have a portable propane tank over hard mounted systems. There are a number of reasons why I like a portable system- #1 Portability- you can cook where the scenery is and are not stuck in an RV. Also a portable system can go on side trips with you- leave the RV for a day at the beach, bring the pr...
Festool 1st Reaction- Kids Making Stuff
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Huck and I get a chance to test some new Festool tools while making a Bearded Axe. I began purchasing Festool tools in 2021 after looking to update my old framing tools from the '90's. So far we love Festool products! I think they may be a bit much for making kids toys but Huck is the best tool reviewer in the house!
Easy DIY Camp Kitchen (Chuck Box)
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What this video does not show is all of the various iterations of a chuck box we have tried over the years- totes, Army Surplus boxes, fancy Overland boxes, Milwaukee Packouts. It feels like we had tried everything. The V2 Camp Kitchen is 22" wide, 16.5" tall, and 18.5" deep front to back. This is the smallest box I could physically fit all of our gear in. The first big step we took was getting...
Garage Beautiful! Part 1- Finishing Garage Floors GarageFlooring, LLC TruAlloy
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Garage Beautiful! Part 1- Finishing Garage Floors GarageFlooring, LLC TruAlloy
Meet Munson! DIY Cargo Camper Exterior Walkaround
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Meet Munson! DIY Cargo Camper Exterior Walkaround
7x12 Cargo Trailer Camper, Sleeps 5! Interior Tour
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7x12 Cargo Trailer Camper, Sleeps 5! Interior Tour
How 12v Electric Trailer Brakes Work
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How 12v Electric Trailer Brakes Work
We Ride Soldier Mountain- Fairfield, Idaho
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We Ride Soldier Mountain- Fairfield, Idaho
Convert a Single Axle Trailer to Double Axle- The Easy Way!
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Convert a Single Axle Trailer to Double Axle- The Easy Way!
2006 Tundra Walkaround- 1st Gen are the BEST! Accutune, Deaver, Archive, Brute Force Fab, CVT, ARB
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2006 Tundra Walkaround- 1st Gen are the BEST! Accutune, Deaver, Archive, Brute Force Fab, CVT, ARB
So I have the same system. I’ve had this truck for a few months now haven’t taken it on any long hauls yet. I think I may have experienced this once. My concern rn is that master cylinder you have. Mine is leaking somewhere in that unit, do you know of any rebuild kits. The unit is so expensive
Literally the best two tundras 😂
My kids are tall and was hoping the Gen 1 would work but looks tight 😢
This guy just wanted another trailer.
Awesome. Any tips on bleeding the brake fluid in this system?
Adventure Dads Rock!
It sounds like the 1st gen is better for you and the 2nd gen is better for the family.
this is ridiculous. Thank you for sharing sir.
Sorry to tell you adventure dad, if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. My entire life I have never ONCE had someone do a job well for me. I learned at an early age to not trust ANYONE and learn to do everything my damn self. You will have these issues everywhere with anything.
048 buy longer gas shocks for door. 547 thats some teenage work there.
Your cameraman went into watch the BYU game.
you can still add leather to these trucks
They are not comparable different trucks built for different purposes
I know that road...lol
Snugtop is garbage stay away from this truck cap.
preciate u bro ive been trying to figure out which plug it is all day and i finally found it
Keep them both! Yes, you need two tundras! 😅😅
Hello sir I am John Chan the fisherman. I own a 2007 tundra 5.7 liter with 189k miles on it. It runs perfect and there's no oil leak nor oil burning. I pull my 22 ft fishing boat every summer. My wife and I own my toyt tundra, 2018 nx300, 2013 rx350, 2023 gr86 and 2007 rx350. Love all my toyt. My truck worst mpg was 10.3 that's because I have lead foot. But high ways on cruise control it could get 17 mpg. My 5.7 truck isn't going anywhere for a long time. I hope you will keep the second gen for years to go. Good luck, thanks.
I appreciate that you have all the offroad goodies in accessible places in the gen one and not adorned on the outside everywhere to try and look the part.
1st gen all say. The second gen ruined the look, to try hard to be tough guy.
Who installed it?
Keep the new tundra. You don’t deserve the 1st gen.
😂😂😂
My first new car was a 2016 Tundra TRD PRO. It held its value so well, I did better on it than I would if I would have went with a used one. Sold it for 10k less than I bought it, and zero maintenance. Overall costed me $200 a month to drive. Between the lower interest rate on a new truck and no maintenance, they're usually cheaper to own in the end.
2nd gen is such a beast however if you want a 1st gen platform get a sequoia. super inexpensive and a great family day tripper.
First gen. Trade new newer Tundra in for a new Sequoia.
What if u change all the wheel sensors would the be a permanent solution
As a first gen tundra owner, I feel youll have to pry mine from my cold, dead hands. I absolutely love this truck. However, sounds like you either need to keep the 2nd Gen or both for your uses.
The first gen is a better looking truck.
Been chasing this problem on my 05 DC 4WD Tundra. Toyota Dealer told me all my sensors were working properly and that everything was working as designed. Several zero point calibrations did not solve the issue. I’ve heard all 4 wheel speed sensors should be removed inspected/cleaned and tested with an Oscilloscope to verify working condition as scan tools are too slow to pick it up. Toyota really crapped the bed on this problem and at this point they do not care. I’ve had multiple zero point calibrations done by Toyota as well as alignments and sensors tested and calibrated. Going to try this route and I will report back!
Well? What did you do? I’ve owned both! Second gen was totaled by a texting mommy. I own a 2005 with 120k. YOU have to sell your gen one baby or ( best) KEEP B0th. I love my gen one but it’s not as big for a family. Just got Bilstein 6112’s and all ball joints and looking forward to an updated ride… I love the simplicity of the 4.7 and don’t miss issues related to smog co2 sensors. Your kids gonna live that gen one someday.
Keep both. You’ll regret selling either one.
YES.... 1st Gen.... from Twin Falls.... enough said... lol nostalgia will carry longer than a motor and you have two of the best gassers ever built!! 4.7 and 5.7 and my preference is the 4.7 because it was actually built to aviation specs!! all the UZ motors are... so much heritage in those engines... absolutely genius craftsmanship... mind you that Lexus division with their pursuit of perfection pushed a billion dollars into their cars and they developed 2 of the 3 UZ motors.... so Toyota realized they messed up with T100 trying to put a v6 in full-size truck (still solid)... which are great trucks but US didnt' like V6s at the time.... so they came out with the second gen T-100 and tried to name it T-150 and ford sued them over the name! Toyota changed it to Tundra... and put a V-8 in it! and they grabbed this motor from their Lexus/toyota bone pile..... lol. this is the lightest chassis for this motor... Put in Landcruisers, Lexus LX470 and Sequoia's and a few 4-runners... mind blowing balanced motor and my truck is way more enjoyable to drive vs. what's out there today.... This was the truck that under promised and over delivered!!! and on Tundra.com forum many people have stated they wished they never sold their truck.... I'm only 2 minutes into the video but the fact you highlighted your early model Tundra first shows me the passion.... let's see how this video ends? lol
win for the gen two in cabin space but at the end of the day the first gen has a real useable bed. its a truck. should prioritize bed. sounds like you'll go for the second gen for the cabin and towing. go ahead
Interior comfort of 2021 and prefer it’s handling in snow.
Own both. Everything being equal, I'm keeping my 03 AC no hesitation.
IDK man, sounds like you need both 🤷♂️
I'm sure you've already made your decision by now, but as a dad of growing kids as well. The comfort and the bucket seat in the 2nd gen are a big win. Especially if you're business is now in towing. Otherwise keep them both and let junior take the 1st gen.
Excab are better than 4 doors for small trail roads my best pu ever I live in rural Nevada 10.0ly tires lt tires never p rated
Keep 06 best year made .new ones are gas .hogs
More than 1st gen?
sounds like it's not the Snug top. Sounds like its the company that installed it
Well, I just picked up my 2021 Ranger Tremor with 12K Miles. Guess what Im not putting on it 😕 I appreciate the Video, you saved me $3700 😮
? What a HUGE effort and a waste of another trailer - just to have a single axle box trailer, permanently fitted onto a normal two axle flat deck trailer. THE ABSOLUTE SIMPLEST METHOD, is this: Make a small single axle (dolly) front turntable axle, and MOUNT IT, via the hitch of the single trailer you "wish" to convert into a double axle trailer, so that you end up, with a FULL trailer, with an axle at either end, one fixed, the other rotating (to enable you to turn the trailer when it is being towed or reversed. THAT WAY, all you need to make is an A-frame attached to an axle with a king-pin (standard 1+7/8" or 50mmm ball depending on which size BALL hitch your trailer has. PLUS, the upside, if you ever NEED (or want) to have that small single axle trailer for mondain weekend rubbish trips (to the transfer station's green waste pile) - just unhitch it from the front axle (by unclipping the tow hitch from the dolly itself) and bingo - you effectively have TWO trailers, a single axle (off-road / unregistered) so-short dolly, and a normal single axle licenced unit.
I have this problem with 2006 Tundra quad cab. It does seem to be primarily drivers side but happens turning either direction. Scary as hell. The power cutout issue happens when turning right at an intersection with a slight incline and trying to catch up to the speed of traffic. Truck slows and traffic behind has to brake until my truck recovers and can accelerate again. Curious that subsequent models have the ability to disable VSC.
If u are running out of space in your house send it to Nigeria so that i can keep it for you ,lol😂😂😂
I'd be going after the people that sold me that mess...
How in the world did you build those boxes?. I absolutely love the system! Wow! Modular!,, the best
2006
I’m 99.9% sure I’m buying a’13 crewmax in a couple days, but curious how a gen 1 would hold up pulling an 18’ enclosed cargo trailer 7k max weight.
I have an 01 Tundra I bought brand new. I tow a 5600# travel trailer and would not pull anything heavier. The mountainous terrain is where u can feel the weight. Don't get me wrong it does great but u can feel that it is heavy behind u.
did you sold your 1st gen? if not I'm interested.
Thanks for this info