MTNHABT Overland Adventure Rig, Build Thread!!!

Wow, want to build mine.... That is an amazing build. Thanks for sharing

 

"Show me the money!!!"

 

Dang. Like the build, but definitely can't spend this kind of money! Any recommendations for 265/70/17 set up? 6112/5160 set up? Keep it stock? or Icon/King/Fox/OME? just dont want to get overboard, lol. thanks

 

Stay within your means for sure!
I tend to lean into the idea that your truck setup is specific to what you use it for. No off-roading? Probably can keep it stock. These trucks are totally capable stock. Start by asking yourself what are my uses or ultimate goals for the rig?

 

Weird question, but were you camping in the Redwoods recently? Specifically, Burlington Campground around 9/4 or 9/5?

 

Not I. Do I have a twin up there?

 

Pretty darn close. Concrete colored 3rd Gen expoed to all get out. Didn't have a softop like you (though I don't know how often you run that). Looked like RCI bed rack with RTT, bed slide, lights galore, fridge, etc. I was gonna stop to talk to the guy, but he took off before I had a chance to.

 

This sounds like a cement Pro I follow on Instagram that was in the redwoods last week! Seemed like a rad trip! This look right?

http://instagram.com/21wrx21

 

That's him. Was gonna catch up with him as I've taken my truck a similar route as far as the build goes. Nowhere near as far as him, but the whole expo deal. We were in the same campground. By the time I could go over to chat, he was gone.

Had a trip like that two years ago, didn't linger too long in the mornings either given the long drives each day.

 

Need more people like you in this world looking out for others.

 

I think I need to update my build thread

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I certainly have a “couple” of things to catch up on

(V1 Vagabond Outdoors Drifter prototype here - not the same as current production model)

I’m a bit behind with this project. Literally should have been one of the first things I did to the truck but hey...suspension, tires, roof rack, regear, misc. shit, near full-time adventuring, and of course V1 came along!!!

So here it is...camper completely wired for multiple 12v, high-power usb, AGM battery, sPod Bantam and solar! It’s capable of running the Dometic fridge 24/7 and all other electronics while the solar panel trickle charges the battery. I’ll be adding a water pump later as well.

sPod Touchscreen capability for those times I’m perched in the popup and want to have my exterior lighting on in an instant! This was a big consideration in choosing components (aka sacrificing beer money).


Finish work on all of the paneling is up next.


The charge controller is soon to have a permanent home mounted in the camper buildout.


I opted out of a dual battery system for a few reasons:
1. Cheaper than buying two batteries ($380 each!)
2. 1 x AGM was plenty to meet my power needs
3. Auxiliary jump box will take care of the need for a backup house battery
4. Added 40 lbs of weight to the front end vs. 120 lbs.
5. Saved $$ in parts, wiring, labor, etc.
6. Less crap to deal with/less chance to malfunction





Added an easy quick disconnect should anything go awry or the need to separate the camper from the truck come up.
Totally unintentional but a good reminder from @danneskjold


I have a couple of things to wrap up with the electrical before I can really start building the bed storage framing. It’s taking a lot longer than I ever thought I’d need but I’m learning quickly that doing it once and doing it right are essential in this build.

 

Nice rig.
Freedom of the Hills, read that as a kid. Haven’t heard that name in a lot of years. That book got me intrested in the outdoors, into climbing, moving to Alaska, then Colorado and ultimately lead me to purchasing my first Tacoma, lol funny how life works.