Awesome video, I think people forget sometime there’s always a give & take when building out & rig. It works for him & it shows others what will & wont work for them... he’s shown some awesome ingenuity in his set up. Love it
I have a four door 2014 Tacoma with 5 foot bed. I can sleep in my canopy just fine no slide out and I am 6’1”. To stretch out I sleep a little diagonal sometimes. About to put an awning on it for cooking and sitting out of the sun etc. My back seat is where I store all my camera gear etc.
Thanks for tuning in everyone! It was fun to catch up with Brian again, and I hope this helped give you some insight into why he lives the life he does! What do you think of this video? Let me know down below!!
Such a sick ass video! I have the same Tacoma except mines an 08. This makes me feel better about having a short bed Tacoma. Every time I’d see the long bed version of my truck I’d get regretful but this video gives me hope lol and a lot of ideas 💡!!!
That ridge wad epic ! It reminded me of the last seen in " Dusk to Dawn" were the Bar was on that ledge with a massive drop. That build out on a 5ft bed is super cool. Good Vibes 👣
That's a cool design. There is no long bed dual cab, that dual cab is the same frame as an access cab long bed. That's the main reason why I got an access cab over dual cab for the longer bed which really isn't even that long. I have a similar shelf style set up that I made out of hard wood struts with pine flat sections to get above the wheel wells. 5 pieces total, 2 struts that fit into these notches in the bed so no hardware to remove, with 3 flat sections so I can have storage next to me like my bike.
Awesome video. I am in my to way to Baja right now to see the Baja 250 race. If you ever want organize a Baja Trip let me know. Been going there for a few years. Be safe
Great Vid Phil! I have a tiny cabin in Colorado. Love the 🏔 mountains in the winter @ 7500’.....I sub the other guy too. Might have been how I found your channel. Safe travels!
I'd like to do something like this someday. I'm tired of high rent prices and, all of their rules. Your really living free, doing what you want and, going where you want to go.
''Someday'' easily turns into never. I've been living this lifestyle for two years and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made, but I think back on how close I almost came to not taking the plunge and it scares me. Don't wait. There will never be satisfaction in the rat race.
OMG that's brilliant! Would you happen to have a materials list and design instructions for that build!? Haha. I have a 5ft bed Tacoma as well. Looking to drive around the country checking out which state I want to relocate too and would rather save money on hotels. So I need to get a camper shell and design something like this. Any info would be greatly appreciated...both on the cover you have and how to build that extension! Great work.
hey Timothy!! it is an awesome rig. The slide in was built by brian, he has tons of videos of how he built it on his channel, check it out! ua-cam.com/users/coloradobackcountryadventures
*slide out...not slide in. So, the slide-out is just a cap piece? That's ingenious as it helps save on weight and maintains full use of camper shell space.
Wait, why did he get the double cab short bed, instead of the extended cab and full size bed, which has the same overall length? Because he has a dog? And because he occasionally uses the back seats (which the extended cab also has)? I totally support him doing whatever works for him, but I feel like I'm missing something.
Yes that and the maneuverability of a short bed truck. He also drives and works on mining roads from the 1800s in Colorado and the roads are very narrow for mining carts.
Hey Charles! Most of the shots in this video, including that one are from our camp site overlooking monument valley. The exact location.... that's a good question! Haha lots of dirt roads later
You can get a 4 door - longbed Taco, but the wheelbase is longer and it's less nimble on the trails. A guy I work with has one though and he loves it, has a camper shell and sleeps very comfortably in it
The long bed 4 door only comes in the Sport model so you don't have the rear locking diff and the other off-road features. And the wheelbase is a pain for off-roading. I went with the short bed and an extension as well.
For sure, if you want the space and are willing to sacrifice a little bit of steering radius and breakover angle. They do make long bed 4 doors, some call them offroad limos Haha they are big but super sick! You could fit a bigger camper as well. I dig the 5 foot bed though. If I had a Tacoma, I would either have a GFC usa camper or a FWC
I FINALLY understand how the sliding back works! Interdasting
awesome! that was the goal!
I love the Tacoma , I have a 2007 Toyota fj with 300k miles on it ,still runs like it’s new!
Nice! I love the fjs! Is it still stock or did you modify it?!
it’s stick lol , but it does have a custom roof rack that you can put a tent on . Other than that it’s stock
Awesome video, I think people forget sometime there’s always a give & take when building out & rig. It works for him & it shows others what will & wont work for them... he’s shown some awesome ingenuity in his set up. Love it
Neat set up he has for exploring the back country. Thanks for sharing the details.
hey my pleasure Ken! thanks for the comment!
Just got my first camper and both of you guys were some of the first I started watching that got me interested. I do thank you guys for that!!
Oh no way! That's awesome man, really glad the videos helped out
Thanks for the comment!
I don’t think I have seen anyone do a show about accidents or major breakdowns of their home on wheels
I have a four door 2014 Tacoma with 5 foot bed. I can sleep in my canopy just fine no slide out and I am 6’1”. To stretch out I sleep a little diagonal sometimes. About to put an awning on it for cooking and sitting out of the sun etc. My back seat is where I store all my camera gear etc.
Thanks for tuning in everyone! It was fun to catch up with Brian again, and I hope this helped give you some insight into why he lives the life he does! What do you think of this video? Let me know down below!!
Such a sick ass video! I have the same Tacoma except mines an 08. This makes me feel better about having a short bed Tacoma. Every time I’d see the long bed version of my truck I’d get regretful but this video gives me hope lol and a lot of ideas 💡!!!
That ridge wad epic ! It reminded me of the last seen in " Dusk to Dawn" were the Bar was on that ledge with a massive drop. That build out on a 5ft bed is super cool. Good Vibes 👣
Absolutely brilliant! He should consider manufacturing some.
That's a cool design. There is no long bed dual cab, that dual cab is the same frame as an access cab long bed. That's the main reason why I got an access cab over dual cab for the longer bed which really isn't even that long. I have a similar shelf style set up that I made out of hard wood struts with pine flat sections to get above the wheel wells. 5 pieces total, 2 struts that fit into these notches in the bed so no hardware to remove, with 3 flat sections so I can have storage next to me like my bike.
Awesome setup! You guys need to do like a weekend camping/overlanding meetup, I would totally be in
That is a great idea josh! I would love to man. I want to out together a meetup in Oregon potentially
@@Down2Mob Ever do it in Oregon? I just moved back and work on my truck for some minimal overlanding
The question of the hour is- BRIAN, are you DOWN 2 MOB???
Great video again !
Amazing little camper this Tacoma 😬👍
Thanks mike! Brian definitely has all the details worked out!
Nice set up Brian. Great idea for 5 foot bed. My wheels are turning
Great video. He should trademark that design.
Thanks! Not a bad idea for sure
Awesome video. I am in my to way to Baja right now to see the Baja 250 race. If you ever want organize a Baja Trip let me know. Been going there for a few years. Be safe
Very cool rolando! I would love to do baja sometime, I'll announce it on the channel before I do for sure!
Be ready for it. Take care and be safe.
Great Vid Phil! I have a tiny cabin in Colorado. Love the 🏔 mountains in the winter @ 7500’.....I sub the other guy too. Might have been how I found your channel. Safe travels!
Awesome man, a tiny cabin in Colorado now that sounds sahweeet! Thanks and safe travels to you as well my friend
I'd like to do something like this someday. I'm tired of high rent prices and, all of their rules. Your really living free, doing what you want and, going where you want to go.
''Someday'' easily turns into never. I've been living this lifestyle for two years and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made, but I think back on how close I almost came to not taking the plunge and it scares me. Don't wait. There will never be satisfaction in the rat race.
@@ObamaoZedong I'm not waiting, I'm getting ready to do it now. I can't wait to get out there and live my best life.
WOW 😲 WHAT A VIEW... thanks for your vids bruh 🤙🏼
Of course, thank YOU for watching!!
Vraiment super le système de cellule, bravo
Where in Utah is this and is there a lot of public land where you can drive around like this?
OMG that's brilliant! Would you happen to have a materials list and design instructions for that build!? Haha. I have a 5ft bed Tacoma as well. Looking to drive around the country checking out which state I want to relocate too and would rather save money on hotels. So I need to get a camper shell and design something like this. Any info would be greatly appreciated...both on the cover you have and how to build that extension! Great work.
Cool video
hey thanks for watchin again!
Great video! Is that goose creek state park?
Utah is incredible. You chose a great vehicle for the terrain. Nice slide in. How do I get one? Thanks
hey Timothy!! it is an awesome rig. The slide in was built by brian, he has tons of videos of how he built it on his channel, check it out! ua-cam.com/users/coloradobackcountryadventures
*slide out...not slide in. So, the slide-out is just a cap piece? That's ingenious as it helps save on weight and maintains full use of camper shell space.
I need to have a longer bed. This is way too much engineering for me. I could never make it.
Thats bad ass
Is overnight camping allowed in that spot you were at?
How much weight does your rack on top of the ARE camper top support? I had a hard time finding on their site.
Wait, why did he get the double cab short bed, instead of the extended cab and full size bed, which has the same overall length? Because he has a dog? And because he occasionally uses the back seats (which the extended cab also has)? I totally support him doing whatever works for him, but I feel like I'm missing something.
Yes that and the maneuverability of a short bed truck. He also drives and works on mining roads from the 1800s in Colorado and the roads are very narrow for mining carts.
Double cab short bed isn't any shorter than any other Tacoma.
Great ! Where exactly was shot the first scene ? Thx
Hey Charles! Most of the shots in this video, including that one are from our camp site overlooking monument valley. The exact location.... that's a good question! Haha lots of dirt roads later
How is the slide-out waterproofed?
Short Answer: Because it costs the same as a small house...
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Please tell me where in Utah that spot is at the beginning of the video
He still should have gotten a 6' bed..
So is there any merit to the argument for longbed Tacoma? I think you can’t get 4 door longbed but I may be wrong.
"Long" bed pickups are better for full sized Americans who wanna sleep flat.
You can get a 4 door - longbed Taco, but the wheelbase is longer and it's less nimble on the trails. A guy I work with has one though and he loves it, has a camper shell and sleeps very comfortably in it
The long bed 4 door only comes in the Sport model so you don't have the rear locking diff and the other off-road features. And the wheelbase is a pain for off-roading. I went with the short bed and an extension as well.
For sure, if you want the space and are willing to sacrifice a little bit of steering radius and breakover angle. They do make long bed 4 doors, some call them offroad limos Haha they are big but super sick! You could fit a bigger camper as well. I dig the 5 foot bed though. If I had a Tacoma, I would either have a GFC usa camper or a FWC
Thanks for the replies everyone. Does anyone have the actual numbers for turning radius between the two options? Both being 4 door.
What’s the name of that place (view)?
They make a 4 door 6ft bed. I know I got one...
He said he wants the shorter wheelbase for maneuverability
Like being in a casket ?
Needs to get the 6ft version lol
Needs to MYOB
Hey Brian. Nucamp truck campers have roof racks. Get a one ton truck and truck camper, problem solved.
PTT=Pull The Trigger.
That defeats the whole purpose of his rig. He doesn't want to be limited on where he can go because he's driving some oversized heavy pig.
show me the $$$$$$. Truck campers are too heavy for extreme off-road. I look at one for my Tacoma added extra 1000 pounds.
Brian has a youtube channel and makes his own money. PTT
The real question is is it dog and girlfriend approved?
Sierra approves for sure!
How does one DM you?
Have an email?
Thx.
Jeremiah 29:11
i know why brian likes living in his truck his only expense is gas insurance maintenance and food
Its nice just dont have a girlfriend or kids or dogs you could probably get away with a pet lizerd do no just kidding it nice
Should of got a 6" bed.
haha but did you hear the reasoning?
Who wants a Sport model when you spend your time off road?
forget it.... that extra 1 ft changes the whole dynamics.. is like trying to off road a limo