Current build for long term travel through the US
Posted by SameInvestigator2383@reddit | overlanding | View on Reddit | 23 comments
My current build for me and my wife for traveling through the US
Camper is self build and folds in to close tailgate, roof drives down to cap height while traveling.
SignificantOption349@reddit
It looks cozy, but that gas mileage š
ForbiddenAlias@reddit
Itās a lifted tundra. They are like big block fords of days past. 8mpg everywhere regardless of weight, incline or speed.
SignificantOption349@reddit
I would have thought the tundras these days would be a little better than that on MPGās. So itās basically like my Tacoma at this point but a lot more power lol. Sometimes I wish I just got a tundra but my taco definitely does the trick for anything I want to do.
Ya know sometimes I think back to my first truck and wish I could get another one to build out. An old 7.5L F250 ranch truck with that super long bed and a second gas tank would be sick. Expensive as hell to drive, but damn it would be cool.
Plus the fact that it basically just was armor. Not a whole lot to worry about dinging up on things besides the paint unless you really wrecked the thing
SameInvestigator2383@reddit (OP)
Before adding the camper I used to get 13.5. Now with camper, 37ā tires, rock sliders, full metal front bumper with winch, roof rack and boxes I get around 9.5 in the city. Havenāt tested highway driving.
ForbiddenAlias@reddit
Yeah thereās a lot of factors. I definitely never chose the tundra for fuel efficiency, thatās for sure. When my gladiator does run, it manages 17mpg with 37s. And itās more brick than most bricks. But shockingly light for its size
SignificantOption349@reddit
I guess I just picture the front end of the camper/ tiny home really having a lot of drag. Its a lot cozier than a lot of other set ups though so thereās a trade off
SameInvestigator2383@reddit (OP)
Itās not too bad with the drag, the weight is a lot tho haha. This is the camper in travel mode. It only peaks slightly over the boxes and on the sides is pretty flush with the cab.
ForbiddenAlias@reddit
Yeah Iāve had 3 tundras. As soon as you lift and add bigger tires they just eat gas. I think there factory avg has always been lower than any of the big domestic 3 for the same era. To Toyota itās a reliability thing. Run it rich. Iām also currently in market for an old F series. Considering a 88 with a 300 and the granny 4 speed or trying to OBS to 460 and ZF5 swap. Idk yet.
Tacolab@reddit
I am super curious about the fold/slide in rear part. Something like that would be great for Grizzly country.
SameInvestigator2383@reddit (OP)
Iāll make a video about it and post it. Once Iām done with it in a few weeks Iāll make a bigger post highlighting everything from the build
SameInvestigator2383@reddit (OP)
This is what the camper looks like during travel. Folded and compacted.
PonyThug@reddit
Why the little box on the roof rack like that?
SameInvestigator2383@reddit (OP)
Moving them to the front and leaving the space in the back for one those DIY PVC showers
zaken@reddit
I thought it was terrible and first then saw you said the roof comes down to cab height?? That's crazy, can you post pics of it fully folded up for travel? Do you have videos?
wilderadventures@reddit
Awesome, need some interior pics of that camper.
SameInvestigator2383@reddit (OP)
Building the bed and the electric inside, once thatās done Iāll post some!
Pinholio_Mf@reddit
I second the motion
Numquamsine@reddit
Post more pics! This is crazy. Iām on the tail end of building a āshoeboxā camper like this for my Tacoma!
SameInvestigator2383@reddit (OP)
Thanks, I will this weekend. Gotta finish up some more stuff first!
HiTechRedneck@reddit
Iām in southern NM. All those windows are making sweat.
SameInvestigator2383@reddit (OP)
š Iām in Texas rn. The roof windows will be covered by 2 large solar panels that are hinged so I can fold them open if I want to look through them at night. The side windows will have reflectors and curtains
Kindofaphotographer@reddit
It's not my flavor of choice but the workmanship looks impressive!
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