As a 1stgen tundra owner .. Solid info. I have the 02’ AC Cab w/ 6’ bed 4wd. Grabbed a bed topper for $500 which is not bad. Also with a truck system you get more usable real estate that can also be washed out
Great video & info... I couldn't decide between a 2nd gen tundra double cab with 6 seats & 8ft bed vs the 2nd gen sequoia in 8 passenger configuration....ultimately the need to move more people/kids made me go with the sequoia & after getting a pakmule ridgeline cargo carrier aka the biggest & lightest cargo carrier you can get now we have the space for people & gear we need
Its simple hitch style cargo carrier but the size is incredible, they advertised it as as adding half a truck's bed worth of space & it really does ....i throw the huge costco 165qt cooler 12 person tent, canopy, bags, bins, & that lets me use all 8 seats for camping trips
I had a 2002 lifted Sequoia Limited. I build it into a camper. I like it and it got me where I needed to be. Then I moved on to a 2017 double cab limited trd with a mid-rise rise topper. I freaking love it but it is longer but no regrets. Your tree has come a long way I got some ideas from you when I had my tree thanks for the advice 🤙
Sounds like you've had a couple great rigs! The 2017 TRD sounds awesome though! Have you taken it camping much? How do you like it? Thanks for the comment!
That sounds awesome! I agree you totally could camp in an SUV longer, it's just not as ideal as a truck camper in my opinion. But then of course the truck camper has that additional cost so maybe it evens out haha! Both are great options at the end of the day!
It’s just me so that is why I got a 2023 Tacoma Access Cab so I could get the 6’ bed and be the shortest length available overall. I wouldn’t mind the DCLB if I didn’t live in Honolulu. I plan on building out the bed so that I can camp out without a rooftop tent. It has been nice for utility having the 6’ bed when we had to clean out an apartment after the tenant moved out and left all kinds of trash behind. My first foray into the off road/Overlanding was a 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium, I was going build out the rear like Mike of Overland Bound built out their LC 80. Biggest regret of my vehicle ownership was selling my 4Runner.
The Tacomas are awesome and I'm sure you'll enjoy that! There are lots of great drawer systems you can build for a truck bed. Throw a canopy on there, build some basic drawers and you'll have an awesome camping setup! Thanks for watching!
No Perfect Plan has lived out of her 4Runner since she bought it in 2020 and just recently got a RTT since her dog Zora is rather large. Roaming Reckless camps out of a RHD Defender w/ AluCab top on it. So it just is personal preference as I’m sure you will get to.
good topics are top 3 lift kits or top 3 roof racks or front bumpers with ready holes for lead bars or IR projectors. Retrofit android navigations or some other tech like side steps good for city scratch prevention or rock sliders good scratch resistant paint, retrofitting xenon headlights and reflectors.
for me truck (or pickup as we call it in the EU), for the simple reason of being able to transport diesel, trash etc in the back without having to smell that in the cab? But a small one. Like toyota hilux / ford ranger etc. Yes you have to buy a canopy, but drilling and working on that is not scary because a leak in the truckbad isn't that bad.
I saw one guy build out a salvage 2nd Gen Tacoma to sleep inside on the passenger side and built out a “canopy” over the bed to store his dirt bike and camp gear.
I started in a '97 Nissan Pickup single cab, 6' bed. Built drawers in the bed and it was perfect for me and my dog.. but I couldn't fit a second person. I wanted to upgrade to an SUV or am access cab truck to keep a 6' bed so I could bring my girlfriend and my dog comfortably without needing a rooftop tent (so crew cab 5' bed truck wouldn't cut it). Found a '15 Frontier in great condition access cab, 6' bed with a hard shell. It is the perfect two person + dog camper. Tons of extra storage space in the bed even with the drawers and sleeping area. And still room for two people, dog, cooler in the cab. A third person would be squished, but possible if they're willing to have my dog on top of them lol. A camper in the far future would be fantastic
i want to ask you if i get the newer version 2nd gen sequoia would that be ok to lift and use as a weekend of roader and rest of the time family carrier. Couse i do like more the older gen like yours couse it looks slightly smaller and a bit not so much drawing attention.
The 2nd gen Sequoias are awesome as well! I believe they have the 5.7L engine so you'll have some more power which will be nicer for road trips and mountain passes. Check out @geerex470 on Instagram, he has an awesome built 2nd gen Sequoia!
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I own 2008 toyota sequoia limited all the way sir
Sweet! The 2nd gen sequoias are awesome rigs!
I got the 02 sequioa and the 17 tacoma with a shell. When I camp or take the dogs to the woods I just prefer the sequioa
2 solid rigs! Glad to hear you enjoy the Sequoia! (I'm biased of course haha)
As a 1stgen tundra owner .. Solid info.
I have the 02’ AC Cab w/ 6’ bed 4wd.
Grabbed a bed topper for $500 which is not bad. Also with a truck system you get more usable real estate that can also be washed out
Great video & info... I couldn't decide between a 2nd gen tundra double cab with 6 seats & 8ft bed vs the 2nd gen sequoia in 8 passenger configuration....ultimately the need to move more people/kids made me go with the sequoia & after getting a pakmule ridgeline cargo carrier aka the biggest & lightest cargo carrier you can get now we have the space for people & gear we need
Its simple hitch style cargo carrier but the size is incredible, they advertised it as as adding half a truck's bed worth of space & it really does ....i throw the huge costco 165qt cooler 12 person tent, canopy, bags, bins, & that lets me use all 8 seats for camping trips
Both vehicles are great options! Can't really go wrong with Toyotas!
Wow that sounds like it holds a ton of gear! I haven't heard of that cargo carrier but definitely will check it out!
I had a 2002 lifted Sequoia Limited. I build it into a camper. I like it and it got me where I needed to be. Then I moved on to a 2017 double cab limited trd with a mid-rise rise topper. I freaking love it but it is longer but no regrets. Your tree has come a long way I got some ideas from you when I had my tree thanks for the advice 🤙
Sounds like you've had a couple great rigs! The 2017 TRD sounds awesome though! Have you taken it camping much? How do you like it? Thanks for the comment!
well organized you can take longer trips on a suv, i have a 03 sequoia and i camped in it for about a month...
That sounds awesome! I agree you totally could camp in an SUV longer, it's just not as ideal as a truck camper in my opinion. But then of course the truck camper has that additional cost so maybe it evens out haha! Both are great options at the end of the day!
It’s just me so that is why I got a 2023 Tacoma Access Cab so I could get the 6’ bed and be the shortest length available overall. I wouldn’t mind the DCLB if I didn’t live in Honolulu. I plan on building out the bed so that I can camp out without a rooftop tent. It has been nice for utility having the 6’ bed when we had to clean out an apartment after the tenant moved out and left all kinds of trash behind.
My first foray into the off road/Overlanding was a 2022 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium, I was going build out the rear like Mike of Overland Bound built out their LC 80. Biggest regret of my vehicle ownership was selling my 4Runner.
The Tacomas are awesome and I'm sure you'll enjoy that! There are lots of great drawer systems you can build for a truck bed. Throw a canopy on there, build some basic drawers and you'll have an awesome camping setup! Thanks for watching!
No Perfect Plan has lived out of her 4Runner since she bought it in 2020 and just recently got a RTT since her dog Zora is rather large.
Roaming Reckless camps out of a RHD Defender w/ AluCab top on it.
So it just is personal preference as I’m sure you will get to.
This is very true! I also follow Going Farther who lived out of his GX470 for a while as well! Both SUVs and Trucks are awesome!
good topics are top 3 lift kits or top 3 roof racks or front bumpers with ready holes for lead bars or IR projectors. Retrofit android navigations or some other tech like side steps good for city scratch prevention or rock sliders good scratch resistant paint, retrofitting xenon headlights and reflectors.
for me truck (or pickup as we call it in the EU), for the simple reason of being able to transport diesel, trash etc in the back without having to smell that in the cab? But a small one. Like toyota hilux / ford ranger etc.
Yes you have to buy a canopy, but drilling and working on that is not scary because a leak in the truckbad isn't that bad.
I saw one guy build out a salvage 2nd Gen Tacoma to sleep inside on the passenger side and built out a “canopy” over the bed to store his dirt bike and camp gear.
I actually subscribe to this guy as well! His videos are awesome!
I started in a '97 Nissan Pickup single cab, 6' bed. Built drawers in the bed and it was perfect for me and my dog.. but I couldn't fit a second person. I wanted to upgrade to an SUV or am access cab truck to keep a 6' bed so I could bring my girlfriend and my dog comfortably without needing a rooftop tent (so crew cab 5' bed truck wouldn't cut it). Found a '15 Frontier in great condition access cab, 6' bed with a hard shell. It is the perfect two person + dog camper. Tons of extra storage space in the bed even with the drawers and sleeping area. And still room for two people, dog, cooler in the cab. A third person would be squished, but possible if they're willing to have my dog on top of them lol. A camper in the far future would be fantastic
Sounds like you have an awesome setup for now! I agree an access cab with a 6ft bed is the ultimate 2 person + dog setup haha! Thanks for the comment!
Good job on the video
Thanks so much!
i want to ask you if i get the newer version 2nd gen sequoia would that be ok to lift and use as a weekend of roader and rest of the time family carrier. Couse i do like more the older gen like yours couse it looks slightly smaller and a bit not so much drawing attention.
The 2nd gen Sequoias are awesome as well! I believe they have the 5.7L engine so you'll have some more power which will be nicer for road trips and mountain passes. Check out @geerex470 on Instagram, he has an awesome built 2nd gen Sequoia!
I also live in Bend and I messaged you on IG!