I dig it. It's almost like the Roland Special argument of "I have an X300 on the glock19 already sticking out past the barrel, might as well throw a comp on the empty space above the light."
Looking forward to the crewmax and potential new taco build! I have an allocation in for a Trd off-road (hopefully May-ish), and I appreciate you testing & showcasing new products for us.
Love your channel brother. You’re one of the best UA-camrs in the crazy EDC market. I like the fact that you cover so many areas of products. I would enjoy seeing more items like, guns, holsters like the one you own, wallets, pens and knives. They are all on my addiction wish list. Keep up the good work, your house looks amazing by the way, you did such Great job with every little detail, you are one gifted dude that is confident but still humble. Greetings from Riverside in Southern California. This is Alan. Eph 14:6
I had a 16 long bed double cab, loved the truck but hated the drivetrain. All personal preference, really like the new taco and a buddy bought a new tundra. You’ve got a great setup and giving me ideas for my truck. Thanks Mike!
Great video! Wanting to do a hard shell wedge on my 5 footer Tacoma and was worried the over hang was too much but this was informative and I like the idea of an awning to cook under. Thanks man!
Good plans Mike, been watching you develop the taco for years now. It’s become an icon of a truck! Make the next taco yours and keep working on the new Tundra, can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Cheers bud.
I think this is a super clean setup.❤ Can see a od green max Trax on those mounts looking good.just now seeing your videos back on my recommended so hopefully traffic will pick back up now.
Been eyeing the upTop diamondback bed rack for a while. Stoked to see it on the bed of a Tacoma! May just have to be my next modification for my taco. Digging the channel Mike
Sad to see the 2016 go… it got me into a 2014 and now have the same Ikamper build w the Diamondback/front runner load bars but excited to see what other cool mods you do going forward with the new one! New truck new mods; just try to find some that’ll be compatible with the 2nd gen so I can be sure to add that to my list! Can’t wait man.
How does a Tacoma Drive.? I like the idea but I've heard the engine is to be desired as for any power. That it's mostly an off road truck. Having most the advantages of a truck but agility to get around easier than a full size, is appealing. Thanks for the info
This is what I've been dreaming up in my head for years. My problem is that the truck that I want to build out has a 4.5' bed, so it won't quite work out as well. Your new setup looks great though.
The only reason I didn't get a Tacoma instead of a Jeep is coz it's underpowered. I kept on waiting for them to release a better engine year after year and they didn't. But now with 2024 and me being sick of 13mpg I'm looking to get the hybrid.. You got me thinkin about a Tundra Platinum though. lol
Hmmm... I wonder if they make an adapter for Retrax Pro XR. Really digging the flat, perfectness of how it all lines up. It looks really freakin good. Uodate: they dooooo... (and, they have your truck on their website. BONUS, lol)
Great video. I'm a new subscriber and really enjoy your videos. Thinking of trading in my taco for a tundra. Shadow banning...Definitely a thing. My boyfriend thinks that he has also been shadow banned. Anything prepping/homesteading/self reliance is getting the silent slowing. Keep the videos coming and don't be dissuaded
Hey great video awesome depth. I know you used to have a prinsu roof rack on the Toco wondering how you like the Uptop vs the Prinsu and if its worth saving or worth spending
The Kilo does everything I'd need from a rack, and I love the aesthetics and the price is right. Honestly if you already have the Prinsu and aren't having any issues with it, you wouldn't gain much functionality with the Kilo though. Some of Uptops more expensive options might lend some other features/function though.
Neither are bad options - specs / functionality on them will be pretty similar. I'd have to check, the Kilo might be a tad wider and lower, but not by a ton. I prefer the aesthetics of the Kilo (cutouts, angle, and bevel on the side plate) and the strength of its mounting feet - the Prinsu will have slightly more mounting options on the crossbars, but you probably wouldn't use the side channels for anything (I never have).
The LCs I don't mind tucking in a corner and looking at, since they're so old, and honestly just aren't as nice to drive. The Tacoma is built to be used though, and it'd be a shame just having it collect dust.
A little bit of apples to oranges - iKamper’s Skycamp is a very good tent, different in almost every way / solves a different problem than a wedge tent. Freespirit’s Aspen is more akin to the iKamper BDV, and I much, much prefer the Aspen of those two. The brands in general are both top tier, and innovative, and you can’t go wrong with either. I think because of the mattress design (I showed a bit in this video), the Freespirit tents are definitely the more comfortable of the two, the insulation built into every tent is nice as well, and I like the aesthetics better.
Don't get me wrong I love Mike G., but that could be the reason it seems like your Shadow banned? Mike says stuff from time to time that the algorithm does not approve of. That said keep doing what you doing, love your content!
Ha I have no idea, I've had two people tell me $60k which seemed high, so I just said 50. Like I said, I haven't looked at what the market on those is - sounds like you have, so what'd be the going rate for a 60k mile 3rd gen with virtually everything done to it?
Two years ago at the peak of the used car market I sold my 17 60k miles with all the goodies just like yours, kings/lockers/35s/armor/etc for $45k. Best day ever was getting out of that snail of a truck.. love my tundra way more.. more power and same bad mpg lol@@LastLineOfDefense
Hey Mike! Love the new Tacoma set up! You very much had an influential hand in me building out my Tacoma (We did the Diamondback shoot up at Argentine Pass with some others a few years back for the Tremor raffle) I always liked how you keep things sleek, and streamlined. Currently running a Diamondback with the frontrunner bars & Sky Camp Mini. Though Id love to be able to add a 180 awning, for those bad weather days. How would you go about doing so, without it being too bulky and obnoxious?
I would find a way to keep your 2016 since it is the genesis of your channel and what started most of everything I know some of the stuff you used to show can’t be shown because of UA-cam rules. I think you will really regret selling your iconic 2016 Quicksand Trd, off-road 4 x 4.
I’m not a very sentimental person, and rarely have regrets selling any material possessions. Having said that - it has obviously been a big part of the channel, but it’ll be a hindrance honestly with pursuing new builds, etc.
Looks great! I am doing a similar thing with a Colorado 4x4 RTT. But I am making a raised enclosed platform because a Diamond back top is a ridiculous waste of money! Frankly so are Roof Top tent racks! I need everything enclosed so think like a 6" high camper top! LOL
I loved the golf r video. I wanted to do a rally build when I had mine with a rtt, but I was afraid on the limitations of crossbars being a 6’2 225lb guy, plus the weight of a tent, etc. I have an atlas cross sport atm and I’m building this as more of an off roadish build vs lowering it like I’ve done on all my other builds 😅, however there are so little off-road companies for VW outside of b2b and forge that really put out products for multiple models. Keep up the good work Mike. I always love watching your videos, long time sub. 🤘🏽
The Golf vid was a cool vid. But, I didn’t see it till about a week after you uploaded the video. It will be a sad day if the 3rd gen Tacoma leaves the channel! I added so many mods to my 3rd gen out of inspiration from yours!! The 3rd gen is how I found your channel a few years ago, back when you still rocked the quicksand!
I would say your videos had some influence on me purchasing a Tacoma, I ended up trading it in for a Tundra since we bought a larger camper and I continued to follow regardless. I will not be unsubscribing🙃
I dont think it looks dumb at all, frankly I don't think the overhang would look that bad even without the additional length on the bumper. I think it looks great tbh.
Hey Mike- love the setup- quick question- I am planning on buying a DB cover but want to make sure I can access full use of the bed by removing the cover in a way that only takes one person- does the weight of this rack system make it too heavy to take the panels off with it mounted, or would it still work to remove it that way? How easy is it to install/remove/reinstall this rack system?
With the low crossbars it is very easy to remove the panels and whole system - no harder than just a bare diamondback. With the mid-height bars it definitely takes a little more work to remove the panels individually (you could remove the entire cover with racks attached - but that'd need a hoist or second person).
please never mention any of that crap with that blue oval emblem again.... there is less than zero comparison with anything made by them and TOYOTA! ... Looking forward to the new truck content
Ford is wildly more innovative, better interior and exterior features (tailgate stuff, power features, interior storage, etc). Manage to get more power and better mpg from similar engine. The list goes on - is Toyota better in the end? Maybe. Definitely have a better record in reliability and resale value - but to ignore what other manufacturers are doing better is silly.
I dig it. It's almost like the Roland Special argument of "I have an X300 on the glock19 already sticking out past the barrel, might as well throw a comp on the empty space above the light."
Haha precisely
Sig 365 far more superior than the Glock 19. The sig is my edc.
@@Batman18805 lol what are you going on about, this has nothing with EDC choice, but cool story bro
🤷♂️ thought id throw it out there. 😂
@@Batman18805 Not a huge fan of how the 365 shoots but I like Glocks lol. Guns being superior is subjective at this point.
I love how every time I go to look at these products it's got a picture of your truck lol.
Looking forward to the crewmax and potential new taco build! I have an allocation in for a Trd off-road (hopefully May-ish), and I appreciate you testing & showcasing new products for us.
The golf camping video was actually pretty rad!
I think it looks great!! Specially with the spare tire in the back it look great!
Love your channel brother. You’re one of the best UA-camrs in the crazy EDC market. I like the fact that you cover so many areas of products.
I would enjoy seeing more items like, guns, holsters like the one you own, wallets, pens and knives. They are all on my addiction wish list.
Keep up the good work, your house looks amazing by the way, you did such Great job with every little detail, you are one gifted dude that is confident but still humble.
Greetings from Riverside in Southern California. This is Alan.
Eph 14:6
I like how you have that water bottle mounted on your rear bumper swing out. Looks OEM.
"OEM PLUS" 👍
stay hydrated
I had a 16 long bed double cab, loved the truck but hated the drivetrain. All personal preference, really like the new taco and a buddy bought a new tundra. You’ve got a great setup and giving me ideas for my truck. Thanks Mike!
That book (going home) was good bro, thanks for the recommendation brother!
Yeah I need to revisit that whole series!
@@LastLineOfDefenseyeah I started reading it also. I’m on book 3 and really digging it.
@@nickturner9683 i just started book 10 lol
Great video! Wanting to do a hard shell wedge on my 5 footer Tacoma and was worried the over hang was too much but this was informative and I like the idea of an awning to cook under. Thanks man!
Good plans Mike, been watching you develop the taco for years now. It’s become an icon of a truck! Make the next taco yours and keep working on the new Tundra, can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Cheers bud.
I think the over hang look would still bug me personally but it is still a pretty rad set up. Really love the way it all lines up perfectly
I think this is a super clean setup.❤ Can see a od green max Trax on those mounts looking good.just now seeing your videos back on my recommended so hopefully traffic will pick back up now.
Been eyeing the upTop diamondback bed rack for a while. Stoked to see it on the bed of a Tacoma! May just have to be my next modification for my taco. Digging the channel Mike
Yesss! Uptop are a great set of racks!
Nice video congratulations 🎊on your new truck can’t wait for the build. Keep up the great work. 🔥🔥💙
When that fanttik gets their compressor output to equal or beat the twin arb it will earn it's space in many trucks
Sad to see the 2016 go… it got me into a 2014 and now have the same Ikamper build w the Diamondback/front runner load bars but excited to see what other cool mods you do going forward with the new one! New truck new mods; just try to find some that’ll be compatible with the 2nd gen so I can be sure to add that to my list! Can’t wait man.
You’re like Bruce Wayne, all these wonderful toys.
Grant with Arkansas Offroad did the tent thing where he flipped it to have a deck. Cool concept.
How does a Tacoma Drive.? I like the idea but I've heard the engine is to be desired as for any power. That it's mostly an off road truck. Having most the advantages of a truck but agility to get around easier than a full size, is appealing.
Thanks for the info
Great video. I’m excited for the crew cab tundra but will miss the gen 3 Tacoma. I would also love to see more gun/range content.
This is what I've been dreaming up in my head for years. My problem is that the truck that I want to build out has a 4.5' bed, so it won't quite work out as well. Your new setup looks great though.
NOOOO! Not the LLOD Taco!!! Its IS the ICON of Tacoma!!
The only reason I didn't get a Tacoma instead of a Jeep is coz it's underpowered. I kept on waiting for them to release a better engine year after year and they didn't. But now with 2024 and me being sick of 13mpg I'm looking to get the hybrid..
You got me thinkin about a Tundra Platinum though. lol
Hmmm... I wonder if they make an adapter for Retrax Pro XR. Really digging the flat, perfectness of how it all lines up. It looks really freakin good.
Uodate: they dooooo... (and, they have your truck on their website. BONUS, lol)
What is on your hood? It looks like a solar panel to keep your battery maintained, but I didn't see it well
Great video. I'm a new subscriber and really enjoy your videos. Thinking of trading in my taco for a tundra. Shadow banning...Definitely a thing. My boyfriend thinks that he has also been shadow banned. Anything prepping/homesteading/self reliance is getting the silent slowing. Keep the videos coming and don't be dissuaded
I have the setup on a Tundra
Have you ever heard of Lobo adventure trails ? You might be interested in them
First! Keep up the amazing videos!
I'll do my best!
@LastLineofDefense what light bar did you go with
The open bottom seem weird but it isn’t noticeable at all when in the tent and I’ve never had mold under the mattress.
Hey great video awesome depth. I know you used to have a prinsu roof rack on the Toco wondering how you like the Uptop vs the Prinsu and if its worth saving or worth spending
The Kilo does everything I'd need from a rack, and I love the aesthetics and the price is right. Honestly if you already have the Prinsu and aren't having any issues with it, you wouldn't gain much functionality with the Kilo though. Some of Uptops more expensive options might lend some other features/function though.
I wish more companies would build products for older vehicles hint 98, 2003 Ford expedition
Keep the Tacoma! You can build the new 4th gen and do comparisons pros/cons between the two…. 🤙🏼
Are you my rich oil sheikh that will pay me to do so? If so, I accept.
Uptop Kilo vs Prinsu…thoughts?
Neither are bad options - specs / functionality on them will be pretty similar. I'd have to check, the Kilo might be a tad wider and lower, but not by a ton. I prefer the aesthetics of the Kilo (cutouts, angle, and bevel on the side plate) and the strength of its mounting feet - the Prinsu will have slightly more mounting options on the crossbars, but you probably wouldn't use the side channels for anything (I never have).
I have the same uptop truss bed rack but my cross bars are square and yours look thinner ? Was that an option or ?
Have you thought about building new Tacoma with partners then sell it so you can keep the OG Tacoma?
Check out the bros @trukd. Their rack system keeps your tent low and u get to still open that diamondback 🤟🏼 sweet set up
How much for the ikamper mini?
I always look forward to absolutely any content you put out and really looking forward to some homesteading content!
I love the way it looks! Very balanced! Looks good with my OCD eyes! 😂. Another great video buddy! Thank you!
Do you use any kind of specific pully or overhead lift system to swap out your tents?
How many miles is on your Tacoma?
60k
where do i put the kc discount code on check out there is no location for it
I will take the old roof rack lol
Where’s that jacket from have a link ?
Crucible Mid Layer (code "LASTLINE" will save you $$) - vertx.com/crucible-mid-layer-hoody
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What the length of the tent?
I bought the front runner rack system for my HD diamondback. WORST mistake ever.
Why?
I could see the Hexagons through the camera
I like the way it looks.I just can't deal with all the prices
One of the cheaper racks, and cheaper tents out there. Bed rack is on the higher end
More Golf R content!
Would you get the previous gen tundra?
2nd gen double cab would be sick. I debated it.
Get rid of one of the LC and keep both tacomas
The LCs I don't mind tucking in a corner and looking at, since they're so old, and honestly just aren't as nice to drive. The Tacoma is built to be used though, and it'd be a shame just having it collect dust.
Get rid of a LC in favor of a Tacoma?? Insanity!
dont sell the tacoma.
You gotta keep the 3rd gen. Sell the Sequoia.
I don't own a sequoia, but if you'd like to pay me to keep my Tacoma, I am down!
@@LastLineOfDefense didn’t realize you got rid of the sequoia. The LCs are both keepers. Build a bigger garage, lol.
Mike being real do you actually like this tent better? Or was this a business decision
A little bit of apples to oranges - iKamper’s Skycamp is a very good tent, different in almost every way / solves a different problem than a wedge tent. Freespirit’s Aspen is more akin to the iKamper BDV, and I much, much prefer the Aspen of those two. The brands in general are both top tier, and innovative, and you can’t go wrong with either. I think because of the mattress design (I showed a bit in this video), the Freespirit tents are definitely the more comfortable of the two, the insulation built into every tent is nice as well, and I like the aesthetics better.
@@LastLineOfDefense got it that makes a lot of sense with that comparison. Love your vids and insight, looking forward to what else you have in store!
Don't get me wrong I love Mike G., but that could be the reason it seems like your Shadow banned? Mike says stuff from time to time that the algorithm does not approve of. That said keep doing what you doing, love your content!
No free shipping for me in Honolulu and I need an Access Cab sized roof rack
50k loooool
Ha I have no idea, I've had two people tell me $60k which seemed high, so I just said 50. Like I said, I haven't looked at what the market on those is - sounds like you have, so what'd be the going rate for a 60k mile 3rd gen with virtually everything done to it?
Two years ago at the peak of the used car market I sold my 17 60k miles with all the goodies just like yours, kings/lockers/35s/armor/etc for $45k. Best day ever was getting out of that snail of a truck.. love my tundra way more.. more power and same bad mpg lol@@LastLineOfDefense
Roofline into tent is on point.
8 years and only 60,000 miles is wild.
I love the longer type videos! And how simple it is sometimes it’s nicer that all the cinematic stuff
Much love from Cali
I’m excited to see Mike giving Uptop some love. All my kit is Uptop. Easy choice for any Coloradan.
Hey Mike! Love the new Tacoma set up! You very much had an influential hand in me building out my Tacoma (We did the Diamondback shoot up at Argentine Pass with some others a few years back for the Tremor raffle)
I always liked how you keep things sleek, and streamlined. Currently running a Diamondback with the frontrunner bars & Sky Camp Mini. Though Id love to be able to add a 180 awning, for those bad weather days. How would you go about doing so, without it being too bulky and obnoxious?
I would find a way to keep your 2016 since it is the genesis of your channel and what started most of everything I know some of the stuff you used to show can’t be shown because of UA-cam rules. I think you will really regret selling your iconic 2016 Quicksand Trd, off-road 4 x 4.
I’m not a very sentimental person, and rarely have regrets selling any material possessions. Having said that - it has obviously been a big part of the channel, but it’ll be a hindrance honestly with pursuing new builds, etc.
Congrats on the second car seat!
Looks great! I am doing a similar thing with a Colorado 4x4 RTT. But I am making a raised enclosed platform because a Diamond back top is a ridiculous waste of money! Frankly so are Roof Top tent racks! I need everything enclosed so think like a 6" high camper top! LOL
How would you remove the diamond back panels - do you need to remove the rack first to get it 90 degrees for removal ?
Off topic, what paints did you use on your Aluminum building and your house? Looks amazing
Nope. Not buying the BS.
No way should things be hanging off the back, over the back and all that crap.
Looks like Sheet!
The Xl version is the same size than the Standard...in L dimension !!
Will be so sad to see the 16 Taco going away, but I’m sure the new build will be amazing.
I wouldn't turn the tent around unless you want a waterfall on your tailgate area when it rains 😅
Love this set up !!
I loved the golf r video. I wanted to do a rally build when I had mine with a rtt, but I was afraid on the limitations of crossbars being a 6’2 225lb guy, plus the weight of a tent, etc. I have an atlas cross sport atm and I’m building this as more of an off roadish build vs lowering it like I’ve done on all my other builds 😅, however there are so little off-road companies for VW outside of b2b and forge that really put out products for multiple models.
Keep up the good work Mike. I always love watching your videos, long time sub. 🤘🏽
Love the new racks and tent. Question: what solutions or ideas do you have for RTTs and dogs? Heavy dog… 6ft tall tent… ideas anyone?
The Golf vid was a cool vid. But, I didn’t see it till about a week after you uploaded the video. It will be a sad day if the 3rd gen Tacoma leaves the channel! I added so many mods to my 3rd gen out of inspiration from yours!! The 3rd gen is how I found your channel a few years ago, back when you still rocked the quicksand!
Love the tacoma and tundra stuff as well as the golf R and house build/preparedness stuff. I think it’s the algorithm. Keep doing what you do!
I would say your videos had some influence on me purchasing a Tacoma, I ended up trading it in for a Tundra since we bought a larger camper and I continued to follow regardless. I will not be unsubscribing🙃
I dont think it looks dumb at all, frankly I don't think the overhang would look that bad even without the additional length on the bumper. I think it looks great tbh.
Good video cant wait to see the new truck and what you do to it! Hope the Patreon videos come back soon! Still a Patreon! Thanks Mike
Hey Mike- love the setup- quick question- I am planning on buying a DB cover but want to make sure I can access full use of the bed by removing the cover in a way that only takes one person- does the weight of this rack system make it too heavy to take the panels off with it mounted, or would it still work to remove it that way? How easy is it to install/remove/reinstall this rack system?
With the low crossbars it is very easy to remove the panels and whole system - no harder than just a bare diamondback. With the mid-height bars it definitely takes a little more work to remove the panels individually (you could remove the entire cover with racks attached - but that'd need a hoist or second person).
Thank you sir- I appreciate it! Love the videos, always worth watching..
German cars are great to lease…3 yr dump. Sad because they look and perform well until they don’t
I like the setup man! Do you know if the smallest bed rack will accommodate the side racks?
I like the Golf R camping video
What did you not like about the prinsu?
Did you build a bunker
The Uptop link in the description doesn’t work.
Ooops, fixed. llod.us/uptop
please never mention any of that crap with that blue oval emblem again.... there is less than zero comparison with anything made by them and TOYOTA! ... Looking forward to the new truck content
Ford is wildly more innovative, better interior and exterior features (tailgate stuff, power features, interior storage, etc). Manage to get more power and better mpg from similar engine. The list goes on - is Toyota better in the end? Maybe. Definitely have a better record in reliability and resale value - but to ignore what other manufacturers are doing better is silly.
@@LastLineOfDefense fair enough... just loyal to good stuff. very little good automotive stuff on this side of the ocean anymore...
@@LastLineOfDefenseyes Toyota is more reliable because they wait forever to change things. Ford is more innovative
Your brand loyalty is boring and ignorant.
@@amorton94 uhhh... care I don't because feelings I don't have reflect facts that are stated!