I like the apex design valves, however, its a huge flaw imo on some of the wheels (like the ones shown in this video) that they extrude outwards so much to be prone to damage on the trails.
Glad someone else brought this up. Another flaw of those stems (and most stems actually) - though I like the concept - they cannot be installed from outside the wheel. You might think this an insignificant complaint, but 2 weeks ago I lost a Colby valve to a log that took it out on a tight, skinny, 90 degree turn on a SxS trail. The tire was fine but had I used any other valve stem I would have been changing a tire in an off-camber and downhill situation. Done that before and wish to avoid ever having to do it again. With Colby valves, I simply removed the damaged valve, inserted the new valve, tightened down and aired up. Off I went in 5 minutes. One could argue the time saved airing down on the Apex valves is more than lost should that valve suffer the same fate as the Colby valve. Not to mention they are less than half half the cost of the Apex stems. After all, TPMS is a very needless tech only there to stop working at some point (and it will). That Raingler netting is far more useful than TPMS. In 80 series world we have the attic rack over the cargo area. Super useful as that netting. But I could see adding the netting even still over the second row. Lastly, the Scan-Gage...lol it is interesting to see the data...but many get caught up in what we call 'scanner anxiety'. Just be careful, know the baseline data, and don't go 'panic' trying to resolve an issue you don't actually have. edit: and meant to mention, if you have 2 batteries and you cannot crank the truck with either, or both if necessary, on command, you don't have a dual battery setup. You have a sequential, or duplicate, battery setup. This arrangement is the least useful and needs only a little more wiring to make it much more useful.
@@samjohnson9894 if you have a dedicated off road rig tpms is useless sure, but if you spend a lot of time on road it's nice to have and the sensors on my 09 car required replacement in 22. I think 14 years is pretty good battery life.
Totally appreciate this sort of helpful feedback and real world, long term use. With so many choices for nearly every possible accessory we can add to our rig, we know you have options and we try to build stuff that lasts…and made right here in the USA. Thank you for supporting small business and quality products!
This video is the reason I got mine. Had I never seen this, I wouldn't have known what small of an upgrade but how incredibly helpful it really is. I love my net!
Those Raingler ceiling nets really do come in handy! I have a full ceiling net in my XJ, and it's nice having all that gear so readily accessible but also put out of the way. 🤩
I definitely agree with the Scan Gauge. I run one on my Colorado for the transmission temps and I have used it to read codes on a trip to Florida when the truck tripped a code.
the battery under the seat with all your extra electronics connected to it is making me rethink my approach, i was getting ready to install my switchpro and ham with lights in the coming weeks and now i feel like i need to rethink everything lol
At 4:02 talking about long valve stem things to air down I was thing great product until I seen the scuff on your wheel at this pioint in the video and thought gee those things are kinda bulky what would happen if a rock clipped it would it break off and cause a catastrophic failure of the valve stem and leave me stranded on the trail.
I always have extra valve stems with me… 🤷♂️… as far as if they catch… we will see. For Overlanders… I can’t see them being a problem… for rock crawlers, I could see an issue long term.
The apex quick airdowns sound and look like a good idea but if you do some tough wheeling you are for sure going to hit a rock the wrong way and break one off for sure, they just seem like they stick way out.
as far as valves are concerned i got the ones that you screw on to the stock valves and after some adjustments drop the pressure to a desired range. once youve adjusted them they can be used indefinitely. I just screw them on as soon as i hit the dirt, keep driving and theyre down to 15lbs by the time i hit the trailhead. i take them off then but for $25 for the set i wouldnt cry if i lost one. thanks for the content
@@jjsjeeps1907 they come off as soon as the desired pressure is reached. Im glad you thought about that because i did as well. most of us offroaders go through tires and stems quickly enough that the stems are replaced every 2-3 years.
I personally went with an Ultragauge for getting more info on the screen. I've had it for almost 8 years in 3 different trucks and still works great. And if you think the magnetic phone mount is awesome, try a magnetic wireless charging mount 🤣
I love this kind of content. Thanks for sharing. I had to subcribe, especially after you saved me money on buying that star link deal. I owe ya a beer 🍻🍺
1. agreed that is pain in ..... 2. I like idea, but it will leak over time as well, as it's mechanism. I do use hoses for the inflate tires, it's longer a set up, but less pron to broke something.
Those little jumper packs are great, but you have to be very careful about something. Often you think you are safe to jump start a car but if it's cold out they do not work. I've had different results for different brands but I know the NOCO for sure will not work when it's cold. So check the specs and whatever one you have and see because there's nothing worse thinking that you're good to go and you're not going to freeze and then realize that you're still going to be stuck.
NOCO works just fine well below freezing. Any chance you forgot to keep it charged? Or you were using a model too small for your engine? Engines take more CCA to start in cold weather . . .
I appreciate your work.I have a 2020 Trundra Ltd I am working on. Towing a camper in Colorado and would like to do some off-roading . Like all your videos especially the Trundra ones … thx
Those are ADV fiberglass fenders and bedside, Quality is great… but you only need those if you are going long travel. Al the details on that setup are in this video …. ua-cam.com/video/klTcNVsirGo/v-deo.htmlsi=VTPGeU1M9MrqzHCT
I haven't been able to find those 7 panel hats anywhere to try on, i really like the look but am particular on my hat fit. Found ine at a random shop on vacation and it fit good, gotta get one ordered from you as soon as i can figure out the color... really awesome you're making them when you couldn't get the quality you wanted 👍
I will have a bunch of new hats going up probably Thursday.... but yeah its crazy... I couldn't get any company to do both a quality hat AND patch.... one was always crap... so me and my daughter make them and ship them.... she is learning hot to run a small business... its great.
Wuben makes quality flashlights and a quality camping/fill light (F5). Wuben makes a great one of a kind handheld flashlight (X1) that goes up to 120000 lumens. I like them so much I purchased two of them. Maybe they will send you one to review. They also have a smaller, less powerful X2 that's good, too.
I saw them and when you are shopping and never used one... they just seem expensive... but now I look back and I use it SO much... so good, especially if you have kids... so I say worth every penny.
@@OutdoorAuto I do have 1 kiddo, and between my outerwear and all her little jackets, blankets and stuff. I feel like I am constantly shuffling and digging to get to any totes that i use for camping gear.
@@matthewtoeneboehn7784 it’s adjustable to raise up and of course depends on how much stuff you put in it. (It can drop down to as much as 18” if needed). We build these also in a zero stretch milspec variety too if you want it high as possible. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6i34xhjkjd5zghy2thrn2/Photo-Jan-29-12-33-02-PM.jpg?rlkey=avn2dox33ix5xyfklqsb4vp5a&dl=0
Scangauge will be my next purchase, any benefit of picking up the new 3 versus the 2? It seems the two does everything you would need just without the fancy screen and Wi-Fi.
For $120 those valve stems should be more compact and also be able to preset to stop like Staun deflators. Also like you said unscrewing the valve cores is a bad idea too. Love that old Land Cruiser! Which pre-cleaner is on the snorkel?
I always use Staun tire deflators, less expensive and no need to pull tire to install. Does the net, which looks cool, have a problem with trucks that have curtain air cushions from the A-pillar to the C-pillar?
Something better than the battery for jumping a car is a battery jumper super capacitor. They aren't affected by extreme cold and heat like the batteries are. They always work if the battery isn't just destroyed. They slowly (~20s-1min) charge off your *dead* battery and and help the low battery start the engine. Just leave it in the car year round and not have to worry, ever.
Does the phone mount charge the phone as well? Does the phone stay on during actual rough off-roading? Like if you go airborne a little or flop the rig on its side?
Super helpful, thanks! Is there a universal Raingler net? That's exactly what ive been looking for...wife and 2 daughters who all have more layers than any human would ever need. I've only seen Raingler nets for specific vehicles (4Runner, Tundra, etc.).
This is probably not a question you were expecting (but a comment nonetheless), but can you share some info on the hat maker thing? By the way - the quality of your videos has really been looking good lately! Nice job with the production level!
Ha.. yeah... it is a press made for doing Iron on patches so it has a heat element and everything. But, crazy thing is we tested the iron on patches VS a normal patch using Industrial Fabric glue and the fabric glue was much stronger. The problem is it takes like 3 hours to set. So we use the press to put the patch on and set the hat. The Iron ons are pretty good... I just didn't want to deal with returns and I wanted my hats to be really good quality. As for the press... I bought it on Amazon for I think 149 dollars. IF you go the Glue route... this is the way to go - amzn.to/3sV2HtK
How did you mount your scan gauge there? I have one as well but put it on top of the steering wheel but that location looks much nicer! worried that it wont hold when going off road but yours looks sturdy! any ideas?
oooh well that is a good question. I actually want to pick one of those up for a guide truck for our Baja company for hauling gear. The thing is... yes, technically it is long... but it really depends on what you are going to do.... I wouldn't want to run an 8 foot bed on Hells Revenge in Moab.... but for 90% of the trails I do... it would be fine. Jump on our discord... it is easier to discuss things like this over there... geni.us/PublicDiscord
Best overland videos for sure. I would like to get your opinion on the 2500 RAM power wagon in terms of good off-road suspension systems. No high speed and no rock crawling. What do you think of Carli's systems. Keep up the good work.
Carli makes great stuff… I have seen it in action on two different Baja trips and it was impressive. Power wagons are so nice inside… if it’s mostly Forest Service roads you are going to be pretty comfortable… might want to find a way to soften up just the top of the suspension for a smoother ride if you aren’t towing.
I love the videos brother always rewatch them! Question though was it you that once spoke about a clothing brand like Carhartt I could have sworn it was you just can’t find that exact video if it is?! Update I found your video it was you! Thank you for the great content!
If you had a yellow or red top battery in your Tacoma, our battery went bad too. Thought it was the truck :-/ auto zone said the battery was completely dead
No preset... it is literally so fast you dont really need one. For me It took me two rounds and I was able to just time it and get pretty consistent results.
Nice kit. Here in Venezuela with our terrible, and I mean TERRIBLE, batteries a jumper is clutch. Great looking Troopy. If you think it’s rough, you should try a shorty 70. They are true kidney killers 😂😂😂
Yes… I like 17’s so I’m can have more tire to air down… but I’ll warn you… if the tire shop doesn’t balance the tires right, the weights will run on the calipers… it’s a rookie mistake but I have run into it a few times.
@@OutdoorAuto It’s interesting - I think the idea was shot to begin with. Valve stems were never made to be repeatedly removed and reinstalled. Prior to these devices, it was supposed to be a one and done install. The valve stem cap is meant to keep water and corrosives off the sensitive tiny stem. I think the idea was a good concept for airing down, but a very poor concept when accounting for the design of the valve stem. It’s probably why most of these kits come with a little bag of valve stems to replace as the originals get worn out. Cross-threading one is curtains, too. In theory, good idea, in application, terrible idea.
I think that will mostly come down to if you are an Overlander or a Rock crawler… but for what it’s worth my Jeep friends that have them are all rock crawlers and no issues yet.
Had a really good PT appointment yesterday... I think we got it figured out.... So far I am learning that being in my 40's I have to approach life and fitness a bit different then before 😳
You can say the same thing about any form of automotive hobby, drag racing, vintage restorations, motocross, utv… any form of racing…. Vehicles present the opportunity to try and build something, make it your own and adventure in whatever way suits you… it could be car shows… it could be mountain peaks… I don’t judge people for their hobbies… but I am a big fan of paying cash for hobbies.
@@OutdoorAuto not really, when you are restoring a vintage car you are rebuilding it and making it workable again. What you're not doing is installing a refrigerator into the trunk. It's just the full-timers making fun of the Weekend Warriors. We live out here and I don't even have a third of the crap that you people carried with you. We tend to give you guys odd looks with your roof top tents but we tend to forget that you guys only come out during the good weather. We have to deal with Mother Nature all year round in the rooftop tent would be suicide. Our mindsets are in a different gear.
its hard talking about the price of anything nowdays... expensive vs inexpensive is so relative.... 🤷♂️ .... but for the value it brings in both code reading and clearing and the gauges... It gives me 160 bucks of value.... I use several gauges... but the transmission one is critical for the abuse my truck gets...
Thanks for checking it out. We do buildeverything military grade or exceeding along with aas long as you own your vehcile" warranty. These are built to contain wild creatures caliber!
I only drive toyotas , and that doesn't make them dirt proof , get some wet naps man , clean up after yourself ..Don't make your wife do it , LOL@@OutdoorAuto
If my buddies had those valve stems, I wouldn't be able to resist airing their tires down all the time. No tools needed, just a finger. 😂 In fact, thats why I would never buy them. Any asshole in a parking lot could deflate your tires in exactly one minute. 1.15 if they got your spare too.
Why do you need something that can air down your tires to totally deflated in less than 10 seconds and all the passerbys can just pull without any lock? Don't get it ..
I like the apex design valves, however, its a huge flaw imo on some of the wheels (like the ones shown in this video) that they extrude outwards so much to be prone to damage on the trails.
Also don’t trust my friends or strangers to not air down my vehicle.
@@goodboy4747I don't either but if they really want to mess with you they will either steal your valve cores or just cut the valve stem.
Oooo good point, they should have an angled version
Glad someone else brought this up.
Another flaw of those stems (and most stems actually) - though I like the concept - they cannot be installed from outside the wheel. You might think this an insignificant complaint, but 2 weeks ago I lost a Colby valve to a log that took it out on a tight, skinny, 90 degree turn on a SxS trail. The tire was fine but had I used any other valve stem I would have been changing a tire in an off-camber and downhill situation. Done that before and wish to avoid ever having to do it again. With Colby valves, I simply removed the damaged valve, inserted the new valve, tightened down and aired up. Off I went in 5 minutes. One could argue the time saved airing down on the Apex valves is more than lost should that valve suffer the same fate as the Colby valve. Not to mention they are less than half half the cost of the Apex stems. After all, TPMS is a very needless tech only there to stop working at some point (and it will).
That Raingler netting is far more useful than TPMS. In 80 series world we have the attic rack over the cargo area. Super useful as that netting. But I could see adding the netting even still over the second row.
Lastly, the Scan-Gage...lol it is interesting to see the data...but many get caught up in what we call 'scanner anxiety'. Just be careful, know the baseline data, and don't go 'panic' trying to resolve an issue you don't actually have.
edit: and meant to mention, if you have 2 batteries and you cannot crank the truck with either, or both if necessary, on command, you don't have a dual battery setup. You have a sequential, or duplicate, battery setup. This arrangement is the least useful and needs only a little more wiring to make it much more useful.
@@samjohnson9894 if you have a dedicated off road rig tpms is useless sure, but if you spend a lot of time on road it's nice to have and the sensors on my 09 car required replacement in 22. I think 14 years is pretty good battery life.
Totally appreciate this sort of helpful feedback and real world, long term use. With so many choices for nearly every possible accessory we can add to our rig, we know you have options and we try to build stuff that lasts…and made right here in the USA. Thank you for supporting small business and quality products!
and made in the USA you say, you throw military any discount codes?
This video is the reason I got mine. Had I never seen this, I wouldn't have known what small of an upgrade but how incredibly helpful it really is. I love my net!
We are glad to be known as the Jeep Friends thank you for the shoutout. we love the apex valves!
You are my very good Jeep friends!… you are also my crazy Jeep friends…
This is PERFECT! I have a 2018 Tundra and a family :) I'm glad to see one getting some love now, even though the new ones are out.
Maaan I can’t justify almost 30k more than my 2020 pro. Those new ones are 78k I’m just like why though??
Those Raingler ceiling nets really do come in handy! I have a full ceiling net in my XJ, and it's nice having all that gear so readily accessible but also put out of the way. 🤩
Hope ur back heals fast!! Mahalos for a great video!!
I definitely agree with the Scan Gauge. I run one on my Colorado for the transmission temps and I have used it to read codes on a trip to Florida when the truck tripped a code.
I feel like they are no brainers… especially for the transmission monitoring.
I'm glad that you noted the different valve stem lengths. that is a very important detail that can be missed.
Yeah… I learned that the hard way 🥴
The tire stems seem very cool. They look like bait for a rock next to the sidewall.
Apex valves $120 plus install
Valve stem puller $1
This techno garbage is for overlander yuppies who've never turned a wrench in their life.
Also, anyone could walk up and air down the tires. Not good.
Thanks for all that you put into your channel. I appreciate your honesty with all yout reviews...
Thanks for supporting the channel, it means a lot.
the battery under the seat with all your extra electronics connected to it is making me rethink my approach, i was getting ready to install my switchpro and ham with lights in the coming weeks and now i feel like i need to rethink everything lol
It’s a pretty good setup 👍
hands down the scan gauge is a must have.. before lights and lockers 😅
magnetic lights are awesome too.
So clutch and so affordable.
At 4:02 talking about long valve stem things to air down I was thing great product until I seen the scuff on your wheel at this pioint in the video and thought gee those things are kinda bulky what would happen if a rock clipped it would it break off and cause a catastrophic failure of the valve stem and leave me stranded on the trail.
I always have extra valve stems with me… 🤷♂️… as far as if they catch… we will see. For Overlanders… I can’t see them being a problem… for rock crawlers, I could see an issue long term.
Magnetic flashlight Bauer. It's amazing. Adjustable head so it shines where you need it, charges off usb-c and I love it.
Surprised the jumper box didn't come with an overland rated bottle opener.
😳…. Maybe a mini winch 🤷♂️
The apex quick airdowns sound and look like a good idea but if you do some tough wheeling you are for sure going to hit a rock the wrong way and break one off for sure, they just seem like they stick way out.
as far as valves are concerned i got the ones that you screw on to the stock valves and after some adjustments drop the pressure to a desired range. once youve adjusted them they can be used indefinitely. I just screw them on as soon as i hit the dirt, keep driving and theyre down to 15lbs by the time i hit the trailhead. i take them off then but for $25 for the set i wouldnt cry if i lost one. thanks for the content
Huh 🤔, I never actually thought about driving while they are airing down… there are some trails where that would work great for me. Thanks 🙏
Sounds like a great way to break a valve stem! 😂
@@jjsjeeps1907 they come off as soon as the desired pressure is reached. Im glad you thought about that because i did as well. most of us offroaders go through tires and stems quickly enough that the stems are replaced every 2-3 years.
I personally went with an Ultragauge for getting more info on the screen. I've had it for almost 8 years in 3 different trucks and still works great. And if you think the magnetic phone mount is awesome, try a magnetic wireless charging mount 🤣
Whoa , whoa , whoa… I can only adopt so much technology so fast… I’m not a millennial 🤣
I love this kind of content. Thanks for sharing. I had to subcribe, especially after you saved me money on buying that star link deal. I owe ya a beer 🍻🍺
Awesome... I love when my videos can save people money.
So glad you pointed out the lug nut photo lol
I think ill be buying thst wuben here soon. Its form factor that ill fins useful
It’s pretty funny… but they seem to make really nice flashlights 🤷♂️
Great information and great to have as well. Happy Trails🙌
1. agreed that is pain in .....
2. I like idea, but it will leak over time as well, as it's mechanism.
I do use hoses for the inflate tires, it's longer a set up, but less pron to broke something.
Flashlights best company olight
Perun mini is same as the one you showed but good customer service much brighter and magnetic charging as well
Those little jumper packs are great, but you have to be very careful about something. Often you think you are safe to jump start a car but if it's cold out they do not work. I've had different results for different brands but I know the NOCO for sure will not work when it's cold. So check the specs and whatever one you have and see because there's nothing worse thinking that you're good to go and you're not going to freeze and then realize that you're still going to be stuck.
Oooh good call out… I’ll have to check. I live in Idaho soooo… it gets cold.
NOCO works just fine well below freezing. Any chance you forgot to keep it charged? Or you were using a model too small for your engine? Engines take more CCA to start in cold weather . . .
I've been left stranded by those little ones, get a harbor freight 630amp box, $69 works amazing.
I love my magnetic flashlights. Cheapie from Ace, bought one for FIL. I like the look of the one you showed.
I can't believe I never tried one before... SO convenient
OMG! The vice grips on the lug nut gave me a much needed laugh...... TY
Pretty funny...
What's Your Favorite Cheap Gear That Makes Life Way Better?
Soft shackles are awesome and I didn't know they existed until last year.
A pillow that I actually use on my bed. It makes sleeping way better.
Hope your back feels better soon! When will your site have the curved trucker hat like the one you have on?
I’ll get them up this week… made a whole batch… I like the olive green the best.
those little jump boxes great they will be my next purchase.
Saved my butt multiple times this month.
I appreciate your work.I have a 2020 Trundra Ltd I am working on. Towing a camper in Colorado and would like to do some off-roading . Like all your videos especially the Trundra ones … thx
Which fender flares do you have on the tundra, and do you like them (hindsight: would you purchase them again?)
Those are ADV fiberglass fenders and bedside, Quality is great… but you only need those if you are going long travel. Al the details on that setup are in this video …. ua-cam.com/video/klTcNVsirGo/v-deo.htmlsi=VTPGeU1M9MrqzHCT
I haven't been able to find those 7 panel hats anywhere to try on, i really like the look but am particular on my hat fit. Found ine at a random shop on vacation and it fit good, gotta get one ordered from you as soon as i can figure out the color... really awesome you're making them when you couldn't get the quality you wanted 👍
I will have a bunch of new hats going up probably Thursday.... but yeah its crazy... I couldn't get any company to do both a quality hat AND patch.... one was always crap... so me and my daughter make them and ship them.... she is learning hot to run a small business... its great.
Wuben makes quality flashlights and a quality camping/fill light (F5). Wuben makes a great one of a kind handheld flashlight (X1) that goes up to 120000 lumens. I like them so much I purchased two of them. Maybe they will send you one to review. They also have a smaller, less powerful X2 that's good, too.
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Great video!
Loving the Raingler net.
I saw them and when you are shopping and never used one... they just seem expensive... but now I look back and I use it SO much... so good, especially if you have kids... so I say worth every penny.
@@OutdoorAuto I do have 1 kiddo, and between my outerwear and all her little jackets, blankets and stuff. I feel like I am constantly shuffling and digging to get to any totes that i use for camping gear.
Does it block your rear view mirror?
@@matthewtoeneboehn7784 it’s adjustable to raise up and of course depends on how much stuff you put in it. (It can drop down to as much as 18” if needed). We build these also in a zero stretch milspec variety too if you want it high as possible. www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6i34xhjkjd5zghy2thrn2/Photo-Jan-29-12-33-02-PM.jpg?rlkey=avn2dox33ix5xyfklqsb4vp5a&dl=0
Been to that Hot Spring, one of the best in Idaho.
Scangauge will be my next purchase, any benefit of picking up the new 3 versus the 2? It seems the two does everything you would need just without the fancy screen and Wi-Fi.
I actually like the the 2 better… since it is wired to the obd2 port no worries with all the extra tech layers.
For $120 those valve stems should be more compact and also be able to preset to stop like Staun deflators.
Also like you said unscrewing the valve cores is a bad idea too.
Love that old Land Cruiser! Which pre-cleaner is on the snorkel?
I always use Staun tire deflators, less expensive and no need to pull tire to install. Does the net, which looks cool, have a problem with trucks that have curtain air cushions from the A-pillar to the C-pillar?
Something better than the battery for jumping a car is a battery jumper super capacitor. They aren't affected by extreme cold and heat like the batteries are. They always work if the battery isn't just destroyed. They slowly (~20s-1min) charge off your *dead* battery and and help the low battery start the engine. Just leave it in the car year round and not have to worry, ever.
Does the phone mount charge the phone as well? Does the phone stay on during actual rough off-roading? Like if you go airborne a little or flop the rig on its side?
Super helpful, thanks!
Is there a universal Raingler net? That's exactly what ive been looking for...wife and 2 daughters who all have more layers than any human would ever need. I've only seen Raingler nets for specific vehicles (4Runner, Tundra, etc.).
I would call them.. I bet the have had these questions and have ideas.
This is probably not a question you were expecting (but a comment nonetheless), but can you share some info on the hat maker thing? By the way - the quality of your videos has really been looking good lately! Nice job with the production level!
Ha.. yeah... it is a press made for doing Iron on patches so it has a heat element and everything. But, crazy thing is we tested the iron on patches VS a normal patch using Industrial Fabric glue and the fabric glue was much stronger. The problem is it takes like 3 hours to set. So we use the press to put the patch on and set the hat. The Iron ons are pretty good... I just didn't want to deal with returns and I wanted my hats to be really good quality. As for the press... I bought it on Amazon for I think 149 dollars. IF you go the Glue route... this is the way to go - amzn.to/3sV2HtK
Awesome! Thanks for the info and the link!
Do the Apex valves auto-deflafe to a predetermined pressure or do you have to close them manually and hope you didn't let too much air out? 🤔
They are not auto… for mine I just count to 22 and it’s where I want it to be…
How did you mount your scan gauge there? I have one as well but put it on top of the steering wheel but that location looks much nicer! worried that it wont hold when going off road but yours looks sturdy! any ideas?
Would you recommend a 2nd gen 4x4 tundra double cab with 8 ft bed for overland & off road use or would it be too long?
oooh well that is a good question. I actually want to pick one of those up for a guide truck for our Baja company for hauling gear. The thing is... yes, technically it is long... but it really depends on what you are going to do.... I wouldn't want to run an 8 foot bed on Hells Revenge in Moab.... but for 90% of the trails I do... it would be fine. Jump on our discord... it is easier to discuss things like this over there... geni.us/PublicDiscord
hi from Prescott, AZ. Subscribed
Prescott is awesome... my brother-in-law was a Prescott Wildland Firefighter for a long time.
This was helpful 👍
Best overland videos for sure. I would like to get your opinion on the 2500 RAM power wagon in terms of good off-road suspension systems. No high speed and no rock crawling. What do you think of Carli's systems. Keep up the good work.
Carli makes great stuff… I have seen it in action on two different Baja trips and it was impressive. Power wagons are so nice inside… if it’s mostly Forest Service roads you are going to be pretty comfortable… might want to find a way to soften up just the top of the suspension for a smoother ride if you aren’t towing.
Thanks for the reply.@@OutdoorAuto
Hard to tell from the camera angle but those valve stems look like they'd be a quick casualty out on a trail.
I love the videos brother always rewatch them! Question though was it you that once spoke about a clothing brand like Carhartt I could have sworn it was you just can’t find that exact video if it is?!
Update I found your video it was you! Thank you for the great content!
I still wear all that TrueWerk clothing… I’m not sponsored by them but their stuff is that good.
If you had a yellow or red top battery in your Tacoma, our battery went bad too. Thought it was the truck :-/ auto zone said the battery was completely dead
Can you preset the psi on the Apex stems or do you just have to keep checking it?
No preset... it is literally so fast you dont really need one. For me It took me two rounds and I was able to just time it and get pretty consistent results.
@@OutdoorAuto Gotcha, sounds pretty slick!!
So for the apex things I just thread onto stock ?
Yup… no drilling… oem fit
What kind of shell is this? 9:45
It’s this one - ua-cam.com/video/8wHEsgKBakk/v-deo.htmlsi=PRhXAe8d7pSOCMiS
Nice kit. Here in Venezuela with our terrible, and I mean TERRIBLE, batteries a jumper is clutch. Great looking Troopy. If you think it’s rough, you should try a shorty 70. They are true kidney killers 😂😂😂
I believe it… that short wheelbase would do you no favors.
great video and content as usual. Thank you. BTW where can we get the exact hat you're wearing? That Olive green matches my FJ perfect :)
oooh... I am loading that one on the site this week... give a day or two and it will be live.
I see green but not that Olive color? Is it still coming, or is it that green for now?@@OutdoorAuto
LMFAO...those valve stems will get snapped off. Those are for the Mall Crawlers!
I’ll let you know, my Jeep friends are rock crawlers… no issues yet. It would definitely matter what wheels you have and how they are shaped
How are they doing?
I think you may like Mob Armor for phone mounting solutions
Are you running 17” wheels on the tundra?
Yes… I like 17’s so I’m can have more tire to air down… but I’ll warn you… if the tire shop doesn’t balance the tires right, the weights will run on the calipers… it’s a rookie mistake but I have run into it a few times.
I’m loving this channel! Could you rig up the Raingler in the GFC?
Yeah… actually that’s a great idea… I don’t know why I never thought of that
Find that battery killer! Mine was some corrosion in my winch control box. Happy hunting!
Oh man... never even though of that... I will find it!
Haha, nailed it! The air down device you dislike is a plague! So glad you’re hating on these, too… awful device!
The idea is solid... I have just never had them work smoothly...
@@OutdoorAuto It’s interesting - I think the idea was shot to begin with. Valve stems were never made to be repeatedly removed and reinstalled. Prior to these devices, it was supposed to be a one and done install. The valve stem cap is meant to keep water and corrosives off the sensitive tiny stem. I think the idea was a good concept for airing down, but a very poor concept when accounting for the design of the valve stem. It’s probably why most of these kits come with a little bag of valve stems to replace as the originals get worn out. Cross-threading one is curtains, too. In theory, good idea, in application, terrible idea.
Nice hat! I'm from Boise and would love to buy the hat without shipping. Any place local I can pick this up?
let us know if you get an affiliate code to these, I really like that raingler netting.
The valve stems look like they would break if hit from a rock on the side. I think regular valve stems would be a lil more forgiving!
I think that will mostly come down to if you are an Overlander or a Rock crawler… but for what it’s worth my Jeep friends that have them are all rock crawlers and no issues yet.
Upgrade your Scanguage to the III. Way better visibility and you have tire pressures.
isn't that one bluetooth though? I hate bluetooth stuff. My truck already has Tire pressure anyway.
It reads off the OBD port. My 2018 GX460 doesn’t have it access to TPMS.
The Rangler nets are nice and are super useful but they are not inexpensive!
inexpensive is always comparable... I know a lot of overlanders that spend a lot more on stuff that offers so much less practical use.
Hope you get your back injury taken care of. Get well!
Had a really good PT appointment yesterday... I think we got it figured out.... So far I am learning that being in my 40's I have to approach life and fitness a bit different then before 😳
I have a 2010 Tundra and still haven't found a good place to mount my phone.
Those mounts are easy to fit just about anywhere…
The new definition of Overlander is compulsive shopping disorder.
You can say the same thing about any form of automotive hobby, drag racing, vintage restorations, motocross, utv… any form of racing…. Vehicles present the opportunity to try and build something, make it your own and adventure in whatever way suits you… it could be car shows… it could be mountain peaks… I don’t judge people for their hobbies… but I am a big fan of paying cash for hobbies.
@@OutdoorAuto not really, when you are restoring a vintage car you are rebuilding it and making it workable again. What you're not doing is installing a refrigerator into the trunk.
It's just the full-timers making fun of the Weekend Warriors. We live out here and I don't even have a third of the crap that you people carried with you.
We tend to give you guys odd looks with your roof top tents but we tend to forget that you guys only come out during the good weather. We have to deal with Mother Nature all year round in the rooftop tent would be suicide. Our mindsets are in a different gear.
$160 for the scangauge is very inexpensive 🤔 I'm use torque pro app to monitor the transmission temperature
its hard talking about the price of anything nowdays... expensive vs inexpensive is so relative.... 🤷♂️ .... but for the value it brings in both code reading and clearing and the gauges... It gives me 160 bucks of value.... I use several gauges... but the transmission one is critical for the abuse my truck gets...
Having trouble finding the video where you talk about a battery powered air compressor.
This is the link for the product - geni.us/GicgMuu it was on the video KO3 VS Everything
I wanted the net, I went to check it out, with added webbing, it came out to be $179.
I know it sounds crazy... but its worth it... People spend so much money on bags, and cases... yet this is way more useful...
Thanks for checking it out. We do buildeverything military grade or exceeding along with aas long as you own your vehcile" warranty. These are built to contain wild creatures caliber!
DUDE ! dust will destroy the circuitry inside your vehicle, clean it up, before it cleans you out ,
Dude… my driveway is 60 miles of dirt road…. There will always be dust in my cars… that’s why I drive Toyotas mostly🤷♂️
I only drive toyotas , and that doesn't make them dirt proof , get some wet naps man , clean up after yourself ..Don't make your wife do it , LOL@@OutdoorAuto
This just isn’t true man 😂
If my buddies had those valve stems, I wouldn't be able to resist airing their tires down all the time. No tools needed, just a finger. 😂
In fact, thats why I would never buy them. Any asshole in a parking lot could deflate your tires in exactly one minute. 1.15 if they got your spare too.
Why do you need something that can air down your tires to totally deflated in less than 10 seconds and all the passerbys can just pull without any lock? Don't get it ..
I probably off-road a lot more then you… also I don’t worry about people letting my air out cause it has never happened. 🤷♂️
Those valves will get eaten by any serious wheeling unless you have some intense negative offset wheels
You gotta remember they are on a high speed desert Overlander… I wouldn’t put them on a rock crawler
Good point!@@OutdoorAuto
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People still call them rims 🥴🤮
Born in 1981... some habits die hard. 🤷♂️
Those valve stems are a complete waste of money. Prone to breaking. Once sand gets into them they don't work anymore..
How many sets have you had?