Thanks for everyones recommendations about what could possibly be the source of my sons Tacomas burning smell. We have spent the last few days trying to figure it out with no luck. And of course when we are now out driving on the road the smell is gone. If we find the culprit, we'll be sure to follow up. Safe travels everyone!
What shape are the taco's shocks in? The very first thing that came to my mind about the burning smell was a shock overheating. Aging or inferior quality shocks will overheat on extended rough roads especially at speed over rougher terrain and then be fine back on asphalt. Could be your mystery problem.
when i get my raptor hot from offroading in 4wd it makes a smell but otherwise never does it in normal conditions i think its a front diff thing or heat from the engine thing
I have a Jeep and my son has a Tacoma. We also travel into the outback. As Brad knows having your son as a partner in adventure is an ultimate privilege. Great video that we very much enjoy and keep them coming.
I appreciate that you show the difficulties of overlanding and camping. And I'll probably take my wife and dogs out there sometime too. Great videos, I watch faithfully and take a lot of inspiration from your travels!
Brad this Jeep and Taco episode with your son was great and definitely will be a good memory. Will be nice to see further episodes of your son Jordan's Taco build. One day I hope to travel out that way from here in Alberta, Canada.
I cant wait to see the Taco build. I bought my first Jeep tj after watching your channel and it has it's purpose but in the dust, the soft top is awful...I love my 2012 tacoma...keep up the good work and thank you both for your service to this great country .. every thing I know day to day is a result of my father's impact ..good work Gents
I have had over 10 flat tires from small gravels over the years, so to lessen that from happening as often I started running the tires with the most plys. Looked like a great place to explore!
Jordan's a great guy, a chip off the old block. Sunset was stupefying, and the chow looked great. First time I've seen KM3s fail on the trail. Great work, Brad, although I wish I'd been there to help with my Safe Jack Sarge bottle jack and a cordless DeWalk impact wrench. Love to the whole family.
I carry a 4-5 ft long metal pipe (about 1" dia.) in the back... insert handle of socket wrench on one end and then easily utilize leverage to loosen those lug nuts
That's so cool Jordan was able to go out with you in a stock taco 🌮👍. Goes to show you that if you want to get into overlanding just use the vehicle you have. Great father and son video.
Ive ran this trail many times, solo & small groups. When solo i never do this run in the summer heat🥵, just to play it safe. Fun trail to run to the river. Lots of side trails to explore are amazing.
Add that milwaukee M18 impact to your trail gear, or get an 18 or 24" breaker bar and the right socket for the jeep. Or better yet a set of flip sockets and breaker bar.
My son is gonna be 3 in July. He's already been enjoying the trail with just me and him going out, he looks out the window and loves every bit of it. Even when we're off camber or going up a step hill he laughs and tells me go faster, i got an xj thinking it would be more comfy for him. Can't wait to take him camping for a week
And there is the aspect of my Tacoma that I miss the most driving my JKU, the tail gate. The tail gate is useful even in the driveway when a neighbor wanders by and you want a quick place to sit.
Any trip, short or long, good or bad that you can make as a father and son is something that should be cherished. I lost my father in 2016 and I miss all the atv and camping excurions we made over the years. Do not take these moments for granted. Life is short.
I have met you at Overland Expo in Flagstaff (Bernese Mtn Dog). Your relationship with your son is emotional for me. My son and I spent many days in the desert camping. He was a desert racer and a sponsored downhill mtn bike racer. He passed 2 years ago at 37 due to brain cancer but his memory lives with me and we will meet again. Back in the 70's I knew the So Cal deserts like the back of my hand. I've been on every trail in Anza and around it. I always enjoy your videos as do my friends. Keep it up.
Goat milk is amazing as crazy as it sounds its far easier on the digestive track but that trip looks absolutely amazing! Definitely a bit of ASMR with that sunset
Next time you guys and gals pass through Banning on the I-10, stop by the Gilman Ranch Museum for a looksee. There is still a remnant of the original Bradshaw Trail on the property, as this was one of the stage stops along the trail. Museum hours seem to be hit or miss, but Saturdays seem to be the best time to find them open. I'm sure they can fix you up with books and info about the Bradshaw Trail!
It's so good you and your son enjoy going out and exploring together. I'm older, these days, I do a trip, tell my youngest nephew where I went and he his friends go there. Shock and Awe that his old uncle knows about all of these really cool places!!!
Great father/son adventure, even with the challenges. Hoping to get my grandsons and sons in law out there for at least an overnighter! Thanks for the videos and inspiration.
I carried an impact wrench with plenty of batteries just in case the lug nuts are too tight. I also have a long, light weight aluminum pipe to get some leverage if the wrench fails. So far, the wrench is doing fine.
One of the main reasons I have a breaker bar in all my vehicles, even the sedan. Dealerships, and even me, over torque with the impact gun. Great stuff and excellent vids.
These are definitely my favorite videos you do! Bummer about the Tacoma, sure you’ll get it figured out. Look forward to the next time you go out there again.
Good video of the Bradshaw Trail, your video answered at least so far if the train trestle was going to be left alone. 2 years ago our group did this trail, 14 truck campers!
Awesome trip you guys and some priceless memories indeed. Kudos to Jordan's breakfast, that's always been a favorite of mine when I cook for my 2 sons. Thanks for sharing!
Another great video, Brad. This one makes me miss the trips on the trail with my son. I experienced an unknown smell on one trip that turned out to be the alternator overcharging the battery and a frying the computer. Hope you find the source of the burning smell soon. Happy trails!
Now that ain't right.... A Jeep and a Toyota hit the trail and the Toyota is the one with an issue? Oh the shame! Lol. Great video! Jordan is a great addition to the adventures! Can't wait for the Tacoma build.
They're not perfect, haha. Some buddies of mine went out on a trail ride with a couple Toyotas and some Land Rovers, it was one of the Toyotas that broke. Busted CV axle, not uncommon.
I got some Ryobi electric tools and it's great. An electric wrench for taking off sway bar links, electric air pump for airing back up, electric chainsaw for small trees that fall across the path. All run off the same battery. Bring a couple spare batteries and a charger to plug into the power outlet and you're golden.
Cant wait to see how my 2019 Tacoma does on some trails like these. I have to change stock tires an wheels first and a front lift for starters then i should be ready!
It'll be interesting to see where Jordan goes with this. I may be a Jeep guy, but I dig seeing what folks do to their rigs, no matter what make it is ... or what they do. It's your rig do what you want, not what comments say... even if they don't like it.
Patton's WW2 training ground was between this trail and Joshua Tree. Trails are through those hills to the north and very scenic and interesting. There is a museum up there on the highway as well.. The trail from there down to the Bradshaw was quite worthwhile.
This area was actually just a small part of the world's largest (in history) land based military training center during WWII. Early in the war General Patton became the first commander of what is called the Desert Training Center, which stretched from the outskirts of Los Angeles and east past Bouse, Arizona, and from the Mexican border on up to southern Nevada. My dad was at Blythe, CA for a little training with his bomber wing before heading across the pond to help Hitler change his bad judgement!
Man adventures with the kiddo. Can't wait for my son to grow up. Thanks for the adventures and I was kinda a little sad one of the km3s failed. I also run 37 kms 3 on my jtr.
The KM3s are a great tire! This appeared to just be a side wall hit from those jagged rocks, which can happen when you're wheeling as much as we are. I've got a lot of off-road miles on this set, so its probably time for some new ones.
Burning smells you can't trace back are a real bummer. If it's not electrical, could be an exhaust part, or something dripping onto a hot exhaust, or maybe a brake binding or a friction lining of some kind? Lastly the actual cabin heater could be reaching the end of its life? Whatever the case, you guys have to get back out there, it was such a cool place to camp! Loved this adventure, despite the small issues you had!
When TrailRecon posts a new video, I hit like before I hit play because I know it's worth it. I wasn't wrong. I wish we had land and trails like this out East. Looking forward to see the Tacoma build come together. If you ever want to try something different, try getting a Subaru and building it into a light overlander. They're more capable than you'd expect and could handle roads like these with a slight lift and skid plates. People have even done light rock crawling in them. There's a good aftermarket for off-road parts. It could be a fun budget build, just don't get one with a CVT or head gasket issues.
Big fan of you guys! Check valve cover gaskets, they start leaking droplets here and there but won't smoke. Being a LMPY truck the rubber might have dried out on the valve covers. My dad is a mechanic and i was thinking whilst watching your video that i need a trip with my dad like this one. God Bless!
Awesome desert scenery, that sunset at camp with salmon Burger's for dinner, that's what camping is all about... Pity about the flat tyre. But more importantly the odd smell of smoke in the Tacoma is a bit concerning...hope you find out what that was.👍🇦🇺🚙
Oh man! Can I just say I’m SO thankful to see the marvelious last of the mighty 2nd Gen Tacos! 2015 was one of the best! I am SO thankful your son didn’t show up in a new 100K TRD PRO, lol… I know they aren’t that much but a TRD OR is a great start! Now just remember when it’s time for a roof rack, you have factory installed nuts already under your roof drip moulding. Enjoy and keep that Tacoma forever! That 4.0 is amazing when compared to the 3.5L. Supercharger would be sweet if funds allow also!
You do such great work with your channel! I thoroughly enjoy it. It's really cool seeing the western experience. So different from the southeast. Im in Georgia, and have a lot of fun out my way! Keep up the great content!
Yet another really nice video! Thank you both for putting this one together. One small consideration: Anyone who has "a shop," virtually any shop rotate or remove wheels and tires should always pack a 1/2" or even 3/4" (for 1-ton rigs) breaker bar in his or her off-road tool box. I learned this lesson the hard way too many years ago to say here. Semper Fidelis to you both and to the rest of your family. Merry Christmas, too! Andy McKane, Maunaloa (Molokai), Hawaii.
I actually carry a 25 inch long breaker bar with a dedicated socket for those stubborn tight lug nuts. I also have a pipe that can be used as a cheater bar on a ratchet.
There's camshaft end seals on that engine too. Reach down the back of the heads with your hand, engine cold, rub all around the vack of the head and see if there's oil on your hands. By the way, those heads are one piece so, check the cam cover gasket and sparkplug tubes for oil indicating leaky sparkplug tube seals.
You guys gotta come up to Reno in September and join us for our "Overland Legacy: Black Rock Desert" trip. It is about 185 all offroad miles over four days. We hit the beautiful and green highlands, Soldier Meadow hot springs, drive "mad max" style across the playa, and hit the Applegate/Lassen trail toward the end of the trip and travel through High Rock Canyon. Let me know if you are interested and I'll send you info.
Watching these videos I often forget that you're also doing the filming! You make it look so seamless. When I'm out there the last thing I want to do is film everything. Thanks as always for your hard work.
At time stamp 3:54 you can see that the 392 is displayed in 4-Part Time. I hadn't figured out when I would use it. Isn't that a stop gap to engaging lockers? I've wondered when I would want to lock the prop shafts but not the axles.
Nice to see father and son adventures. That may be the the next place to go, next trip out to Socal. Still have places in Anza Borrego to explore as well! Keep up the adventures, love it!!
Not 100% sure with the Tacoma, but with the Toyota Prado, you’ll have to press and hold the Traction Control button until you get 2 indicator lights for it to completely turn off. We love your videos! ❤
I used to work a dealership and I rarely saw the service techs torque down the lug nuts. A few ugga duggas on the impact wrench and it was off to the races.
The gen3 Tacoma you can press and hold the traction control button until the full traction control light comes on. It will not disengage over 35mph the same way as a quick button press.
Little tip -when you smell that smoke, grab that fire extinguisher first before you try to find where the smell is coming from. Jordan did very well to "check" the hood first with his hand for heat, but an extra pro tip: crack the hood an open slowly so it won't flare up as much if there is a fire in your engine bay; and of course having that properly sized fire extinguisher ready.
I know someone who recently had a vehicle fire, he got out to investigate smoke and while they were investigating the vehicle locked itself, locking the fire extinguisher inside. He ended up smashing one of the windows to get at it and to get some expensive gear out.
The sunset was amazing! So jealous you get to overland all year long. Makes me consider(but not act upon) moving away from New England for the all year wheeling!
Great video as always Brad. You are a great storyteller. Too bad you had to cut it short because of the mysterious smell coming from the Tacoma and the flat tire. Good to see that all turned out fine in the end. Can't wait for the next adventure.
O had a bolt come loose My right rear caliper and allowed the caliper to bounce freely and cause the temp of the rear hub to be super hot. Definitely smelled like something burning or just extremely hot. May not be the same issue but just somewhere to look incase 🤷♂️
took my 22 bronco out for its first trail ride this last weekend. the newness that burns off these things is impressive. i suppose running around in 4 low really works things. obviously the tacoma isn't brand new, but i know the smell game. it sucks!!
Sorry you had to cut your trip short, hope it’s nothing serious, great video with some beautiful shots. It’s great to see you both out on the trail again (father son beautiful).
When changing tires, I like to use the breaker bar the other way so I’m pulling up on it. You can put way more power into it, instead of bouncing your body weight on it. I was nervous watching thinking you might hit your knuckles into the ground… Anyway, thanks for sharing your adventures!
Lol, that's called impact torque setting at 240 ft lbs. Typical of every tire shop. I never let tire shops put my wheels on. Love the videos, semper fi brothers.
what a rad adventure and outing for you both! Bummer about the suspicious smell. hopefully you can sort it out ASAP and it is not too bad. the sceneries and that sunset were amazing!
I know you eliminated the fridge but, they are supposed to be run pretty level. They can take the angle short term but I think the compressor will run hot at the angle of the back seat. Could be why I think you said it wasn’t running very cold.
Yeah the torquing of wheel nuts is a big issue and started a big conversation on Mad Matts's channel. Never trust a tyre fitting workshop and check your own vehicle, know your own vehicle especially in the outback
I had a burning smell on my 2011 Tacoma kinda like that and the front main seal(crank seal) was seeping down the front of the engine block a little bit. Longer trips or driving harder would trigger the burning smell. You'd never see dripping oil cuz desert dust would help it cling to the engine and frame. It's an easy fix and you can replace the harmonic balancer while you're at it!
Did you feel the wheel and wheel hubs for excessive heat? It could be the brake calipers are not fully retracting causing the rotors to get hot. It’s not that uncommon for the brake calipers to do this.
Good call! I had that issue with my forerunner after driving in the mountains, I stopped and let the brakes cool, and luckily it never occurred again. I've since replaced the pads and rotors, as well as the caliper on that side. Taco has rear drums though, so it could be a little different. Maybe they were just out of adjustment and slightly dragging.
@@trailrunnah8886 I suspect it is the front left caliper. I’ve had it happen on many different vehicles through the years. You usually have to either rebuild the caliper or just buy a rebuilt or new one. Sometimes you can just re-grease the guide pins after cleaning them. It will be interesting to see if Brad and his son isolate the problem.
Thanks for everyones recommendations about what could possibly be the source of my sons Tacomas burning smell. We have spent the last few days trying to figure it out with no luck. And of course when we are now out driving on the road the smell is gone. If we find the culprit, we'll be sure to follow up. Safe travels everyone!
It can be so tricky!! I say run it until you meet your deductible! Then he can get a JEEP
What ended up causing the flat? Was it just a slice from a rock, or random piece of metal or something?
What shape are the taco's shocks in? The very first thing that came to my mind about the burning smell was a shock overheating. Aging or inferior quality shocks will overheat on extended rough roads especially at speed over rougher terrain and then be fine back on asphalt. Could be your mystery problem.
What about your front diff fluid? Often goes overlooked….
when i get my raptor hot from offroading in 4wd it makes a smell but otherwise never does it in normal conditions i think its a front diff thing or heat from the engine thing
Looks like a great father son adventure 🙌
Appreciate it buddy! Love seeing you and your son out there as well!
Thanks for keeping it real! We appreciate seeing the challenges and the successes! Mapping/navigation has been one of our biggest challenges!
I think it's important to share when things don't go perfect. It's all about attitude, embracing the challenge and having an awesome time.
I have a Jeep and my son has a Tacoma. We also travel into the outback. As Brad knows having your son as a partner in adventure is an ultimate privilege. Great video that we very much enjoy and keep them coming.
Absolutely blessed that my sons still want to come out with me.
I appreciate that you show the difficulties of overlanding and camping. And I'll probably take my wife and dogs out there sometime too. Great videos, I watch faithfully and take a lot of inspiration from your travels!
Thank you! I think it's important to show that things don't always go perfect, but that doesn't mean you can't still have an amazing time.
Brad this Jeep and Taco episode with your son was great and definitely will be a good memory.
Will be nice to see further episodes of your son Jordan's Taco build.
One day I hope to travel out that way from here in Alberta, Canada.
Thank you! More adventures to come and hope you are able to make it down here, you'll love it!
I cant wait to see the Taco build. I bought my first Jeep tj after watching your channel and it has it's purpose but in the dust, the soft top is awful...I love my 2012 tacoma...keep up the good work and thank you both for your service to this great country .. every thing I know day to day is a result of my father's impact ..good work Gents
Awesome Father - Son time together. Thank You for sharing with us. So Blessed..
I have had over 10 flat tires from small gravels over the years, so to lessen that from happening as often I started running the tires with the most plys. Looked like a great place to explore!
Jordan's a great guy, a chip off the old block. Sunset was stupefying, and the chow looked great. First time I've seen KM3s fail on the trail. Great work, Brad, although I wish I'd been there to help with my Safe Jack Sarge bottle jack and a cordless DeWalk impact wrench. Love to the whole family.
Great film. You know you have a good life when your kids still want to take a break with you!
Brad all the best from the UK.
100%!
My dad loved the desert. I miss him and the amazing travels we had 4 wheeling. So I'm a little jealous of the journey you and your son are starting.
I carry a 4-5 ft long metal pipe (about 1" dia.) in the back... insert handle of socket wrench on one end and then easily utilize leverage to loosen those lug nuts
and it doubles as a weapon :D
That's so cool Jordan was able to go out with you in a stock taco 🌮👍. Goes to show you that if you want to get into overlanding just use the vehicle you have. Great father and son video.
Thanks! Exactly, you don't need a crazy built vehicle or a ton of gear to get out there.
Ive ran this trail many times, solo & small groups. When solo i never do this run in the summer heat🥵, just to play it safe. Fun trail to run to the river. Lots of side trails to explore are amazing.
Add that milwaukee M18 impact to your trail gear, or get an 18 or 24" breaker bar and the right socket for the jeep. Or better yet a set of flip sockets and breaker bar.
Tacoma owner and gazelle tent owner here! Really nice setup, good choice👍🏼
I love these videos with your son. Sharing your passion is so special to watch.
My son is gonna be 3 in July. He's already been enjoying the trail with just me and him going out, he looks out the window and loves every bit of it. Even when we're off camber or going up a step hill he laughs and tells me go faster, i got an xj thinking it would be more comfy for him. Can't wait to take him camping for a week
Those are the memories that you'll be smiling at for the rest of your life. Enjoy your time with you boy, they grow fast!
Wow, that time lapse sunset was neat to see, I'm sure more impressive in person. Keep the adventures coming Brad!
It was! The cameras never do it justice.
And there is the aspect of my Tacoma that I miss the most driving my JKU, the tail gate. The tail gate is useful even in the driveway when a neighbor wanders by and you want a quick place to sit.
This has now become a ritual for me! Love the long videos
Awesome, glad you are enjoying them!
Any trip, short or long, good or bad that you can make as a father and son is something that should be cherished. I lost my father in 2016 and I miss all the atv and camping excurions we made over the years. Do not take these moments for granted. Life is short.
You are 100% correct, every moment counts. So sorry for your loss, I'll bet you guys had some great memories on those excursions.
@TrailRecon Thank you my friend. And thank you for both you and your sons service. Respect from Canada
I have met you at Overland Expo in Flagstaff (Bernese Mtn Dog). Your relationship with your son is emotional for me. My son and I spent many days in the desert camping. He was a desert racer and a sponsored downhill mtn bike racer. He passed 2 years ago at 37 due to brain cancer but his memory lives with me and we will meet again. Back in the 70's I knew the So Cal deserts like the back of my hand. I've been on every trail in Anza and around it. I always enjoy your videos as do my friends. Keep it up.
My heart goes out to you!
I remember you and your dog, so glad we got to meet. I'm sure those were some special memories you made with your son.
Goat milk is amazing as crazy as it sounds its far easier on the digestive track but that trip looks absolutely amazing! Definitely a bit of ASMR with that sunset
Great trip! So fortunate to have your kids enjoy activities that you do.
What an adventure. Good memories and what a beautiful sunset.
The best!
Next time you guys and gals pass through Banning on the I-10, stop by the Gilman Ranch Museum for a looksee. There is still a remnant of the original Bradshaw Trail on the property, as this was one of the stage stops along the trail. Museum hours seem to be hit or miss, but Saturdays seem to be the best time to find them open. I'm sure they can fix you up with books and info about the Bradshaw Trail!
It's so good you and your son enjoy going out and exploring together. I'm older, these days, I do a trip, tell my youngest nephew where I went and he his friends go there. Shock and Awe that his old uncle knows about all of these really cool places!!!
Great father/son adventure, even with the challenges. Hoping to get my grandsons and sons in law out there for at least an overnighter! Thanks for the videos and inspiration.
Challenges just make the adventure more memorable sometimes. Hope you guys are able to get out there while the weather is nice!
I carried an impact wrench with plenty of batteries just in case the lug nuts are too tight. I also have a long, light weight aluminum pipe to get some leverage if the wrench fails. So far, the wrench is doing fine.
Man, I think Brad enjoys videos of the 392 starting just because of that sound! Looks like fun guys.
One of the main reasons I have a breaker bar in all my vehicles, even the sedan. Dealerships, and even me, over torque with the impact gun. Great stuff and excellent vids.
These are definitely my favorite videos you do! Bummer about the Tacoma, sure you’ll get it figured out. Look forward to the next time you go out there again.
Awesome! Miss the desert. Also, can't stand when my son responds to everything with 'sure' LOL! Go Navy, beat Army!
Happy you and Jordan can wheel together again! Excited for him and his build!
Good video of the Bradshaw Trail, your video answered at least so far if the train trestle was going to be left alone. 2 years ago our group did this trail, 14 truck campers!
Great footage of vehicles and the landscape of the desert, and also great advice on traveling and condition of environment.
Awesome trip you guys and some priceless memories indeed. Kudos to Jordan's breakfast, that's always been a favorite of mine when I cook for my 2 sons. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! You should try it next time with Goat Milk! LOL!
@@TrailRecon LOL!! I'll admit, that's one ingredient we haven't used 😂
Last videos I've seen family is included! That's awesome 👌 👏 👏
Love watching your adventures. Need to see a marlin crawler lift on that toyota.
I'm out here in Utah camping in the snow with no breakfast and that burrito looks amazing!
Stay warm!
Another great video, Brad. This one makes me miss the trips on the trail with my son. I experienced an unknown smell on one trip that turned out to be the alternator overcharging the battery and a frying the computer. Hope you find the source of the burning smell soon. Happy trails!
Now that ain't right....
A Jeep and a Toyota hit the trail and the Toyota is the one with an issue? Oh the shame! Lol.
Great video! Jordan is a great addition to the adventures!
Can't wait for the Tacoma build.
They're not perfect, haha. Some buddies of mine went out on a trail ride with a couple Toyotas and some Land Rovers, it was one of the Toyotas that broke. Busted CV axle, not uncommon.
Brad this was great. I literally said to myself. I can't wait to do this with my son. Keep us tuned on the suspected Tacoma smoke.
I always carry a battery powered Impact wrench on trips for my tires and Skid plates. Saves time and energy.
I got some Ryobi electric tools and it's great. An electric wrench for taking off sway bar links, electric air pump for airing back up, electric chainsaw for small trees that fall across the path. All run off the same battery. Bring a couple spare batteries and a charger to plug into the power outlet and you're golden.
Hit the nail right on head Brad! 2nd gen Tacomas are indeed a 21 gallon tank from factory! Looks like a fun trip!
Nice video! The trail looked so relaxing! Sure miss the California deserts! Cheers!
Dirty little secret that none of us like to admit with our fancy jacks: the factory jack is pretty decent! 😀
Cant wait to see how my 2019 Tacoma does on some trails like these. I have to change stock tires an wheels first and a front lift for starters then i should be ready!
Amazing sunset! Try looking into the DJI drones. Pretty adorable amazing quality. Got mine today and it works perfect. Awesome Video!
You're a great father, Brad! Wish I had one like you
It'll be interesting to see where Jordan goes with this. I may be a Jeep guy, but I dig seeing what folks do to their rigs, no matter what make it is ... or what they do. It's your rig do what you want, not what comments say... even if they don't like it.
Patton's WW2 training ground was between this trail and Joshua Tree. Trails are through those hills to the north and very scenic and interesting. There is a museum up there on the highway as well.. The trail from there down to the Bradshaw was quite worthwhile.
This area was actually just a small part of the world's largest (in history) land based military training center during WWII. Early in the war General Patton became the first commander of what is called the Desert Training Center, which stretched from the outskirts of Los Angeles and east past Bouse, Arizona, and from the Mexican border on up to southern Nevada. My dad was at Blythe, CA for a little training with his bomber wing before heading across the pond to help Hitler change his bad judgement!
Man adventures with the kiddo. Can't wait for my son to grow up. Thanks for the adventures and I was kinda a little sad one of the km3s failed. I also run 37 kms 3 on my jtr.
The KM3s are a great tire! This appeared to just be a side wall hit from those jagged rocks, which can happen when you're wheeling as much as we are. I've got a lot of off-road miles on this set, so its probably time for some new ones.
Burning smells you can't trace back are a real bummer. If it's not electrical, could be an exhaust part, or something dripping onto a hot exhaust, or maybe a brake binding or a friction lining of some kind? Lastly the actual cabin heater could be reaching the end of its life? Whatever the case, you guys have to get back out there, it was such a cool place to camp! Loved this adventure, despite the small issues you had!
Having a cup of Trailrecon coffee, and enjoying the video!!
Heck ya!
@@TrailRecon delicious!!!!
When TrailRecon posts a new video, I hit like before I hit play because I know it's worth it. I wasn't wrong. I wish we had land and trails like this out East. Looking forward to see the Tacoma build come together.
If you ever want to try something different, try getting a Subaru and building it into a light overlander. They're more capable than you'd expect and could handle roads like these with a slight lift and skid plates. People have even done light rock crawling in them. There's a good aftermarket for off-road parts. It could be a fun budget build, just don't get one with a CVT or head gasket issues.
Thank you so much! I've seen some nicely built Subaru's out there.
Big fan of you guys! Check valve cover gaskets, they start leaking droplets here and there but won't smoke. Being a LMPY truck the rubber might have dried out on the valve covers. My dad is a mechanic and i was thinking whilst watching your video that i need a trip with my dad like this one. God Bless!
Awesome desert scenery, that sunset at camp with salmon Burger's for dinner, that's what camping is all about... Pity about the flat tyre. But more importantly the odd smell of smoke in the Tacoma is a bit concerning...hope you find out what that was.👍🇦🇺🚙
Oh man! Can I just say I’m SO thankful to see the marvelious last of the mighty 2nd Gen Tacos! 2015 was one of the best! I am SO thankful your son didn’t show up in a new 100K TRD PRO, lol… I know they aren’t that much but a TRD OR is a great start!
Now just remember when it’s time for a roof rack, you have factory installed nuts already under your roof drip moulding. Enjoy and keep that Tacoma forever! That 4.0 is amazing when compared to the 3.5L. Supercharger would be sweet if funds allow also!
Good video, i would never hang out with my father so consider yourself lucky to have a good relationship
The time lapse of the sunset 👌
Good trip with son. Always lessons to learn. Plug kit, colby valves, 4 way or breaker and if room an impact are a must. Just encase. Thanks
You do such great work with your channel! I thoroughly enjoy it. It's really cool seeing the western experience. So different from the southeast. Im in Georgia, and have a lot of fun out my way! Keep up the great content!
Thank you so much!
Yet another really nice video! Thank you both for putting this one together. One small consideration: Anyone who has "a shop," virtually any shop rotate or remove wheels and tires should always pack a 1/2" or even 3/4" (for 1-ton rigs) breaker bar in his or her off-road tool box. I learned this lesson the hard way too many years ago to say here. Semper Fidelis to you both and to the rest of your family. Merry Christmas, too! Andy McKane, Maunaloa (Molokai), Hawaii.
I actually carry a 25 inch long breaker bar with a dedicated socket for those stubborn tight lug nuts. I also have a pipe that can be used as a cheater bar on a ratchet.
Great photos, good luck with the fix.
There's camshaft end seals on that engine too. Reach down the back of the heads with your hand, engine cold, rub all around the vack of the head and see if there's oil on your hands. By the way, those heads are one piece so, check the cam cover gasket and sparkplug tubes for oil indicating leaky sparkplug tube seals.
Wow, "For Sure", haven't heard that since my days in the Navy stationed in Port Hueneme, CA lol
Wait the gadget king doesn’t travel with an electric impact? And relies on a scissor jack?
Mechanical reliance
Haha, trail is too easy, I wouldn't carry impact as well
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I think brad puts a big emphasis on size & weight. Much less space needed to carry a lug wrench rather than a cordless impact.
Lmao. I was thinking the same thing. But probably wasn't expecting much going out on this easy trail!
You guys gotta come up to Reno in September and join us for our "Overland Legacy: Black Rock Desert" trip. It is about 185 all offroad miles over four days. We hit the beautiful and green highlands, Soldier Meadow hot springs, drive "mad max" style across the playa, and hit the Applegate/Lassen trail toward the end of the trip and travel through High Rock Canyon.
Let me know if you are interested and I'll send you info.
Sounds like my kind of trip, I'll have to look into that a little more. If you have a url link, would enjoy checking it out.
Watching these videos I often forget that you're also doing the filming! You make it look so seamless. When I'm out there the last thing I want to do is film everything. Thanks as always for your hard work.
Thank you! It's a lot of work, but I love doing it. And sometimes I put the camera away and just enjoy the journey.
@@TrailRecon as you should!
Beautiful sunset!
At time stamp 3:54 you can see that the 392 is displayed in 4-Part Time.
I hadn't figured out when I would use it. Isn't that a stop gap to engaging lockers?
I've wondered when I would want to lock the prop shafts but not the axles.
Nice to see father and son adventures.
That may be the the next place to go, next trip out to Socal.
Still have places in Anza Borrego to explore as well!
Keep up the adventures, love it!!
Nothing like that BHR Chief's mess coffee! Another great video Brad.
Chiefs Mess coffee is the best! Thanks brother!
👍 nice trip, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Not 100% sure with the Tacoma, but with the Toyota Prado, you’ll have to press and hold the Traction Control button until you get 2 indicator lights for it to completely turn off. We love your videos! ❤
I used to work a dealership and I rarely saw the service techs torque down the lug nuts. A few ugga duggas on the impact wrench and it was off to the races.
The gen3 Tacoma you can press and hold the traction control button until the full traction control light comes on. It will not disengage over 35mph the same way as a quick button press.
I have the exact same Methods Racing wheels on an all white JLUR, love the color
Makin Memories.
Little tip -when you smell that smoke, grab that fire extinguisher first before you try to find where the smell is coming from. Jordan did very well to "check" the hood first with his hand for heat, but an extra pro tip: crack the hood an open slowly so it won't flare up as much if there is a fire in your engine bay; and of course having that properly sized fire extinguisher ready.
I know someone who recently had a vehicle fire, he got out to investigate smoke and while they were investigating the vehicle locked itself, locking the fire extinguisher inside. He ended up smashing one of the windows to get at it and to get some expensive gear out.
The sunset was amazing! So jealous you get to overland all year long. Makes me consider(but not act upon) moving away from New England for the all year wheeling!
Not all year just different seasons. We avoid the desert in the summer!
Great video as always Brad. You are a great storyteller. Too bad you had to cut it short because of the mysterious smell coming from the Tacoma and the flat tire. Good to see that all turned out fine in the end. Can't wait for the next adventure.
Thank you! We'll be back out there again soon!
O had a bolt come loose My right rear caliper and allowed the caliper to bounce freely and cause the temp of the rear hub to be super hot. Definitely smelled like something burning or just extremely hot. May not be the same issue but just somewhere to look incase 🤷♂️
we have the Bradshaw mtn range here in Prescott Az, named after the same guy , WDBRadshaw and his bro. Isaac..
took my 22 bronco out for its first trail ride this last weekend. the newness that burns off these things is impressive. i suppose running around in 4 low really works things. obviously the tacoma isn't brand new, but i know the smell game. it sucks!!
Sorry you had to cut your trip short, hope it’s nothing serious, great video with some beautiful shots. It’s great to see you both out on the trail again (father son beautiful).
I had an '02 Tacoma with a 3.4 liter V6 and it had a 18.5 gal tank. I never put more than 16 gallons in it when it was past 'E' on the gauge.
When changing tires, I like to use the breaker bar the other way so I’m pulling up on it. You can put way more power into it, instead of bouncing your body weight on it. I was nervous watching thinking you might hit your knuckles into the ground…
Anyway, thanks for sharing your adventures!
Lol, that's called impact torque setting at 240 ft lbs. Typical of every tire shop. I never let tire shops put my wheels on. Love the videos, semper fi brothers.
what a rad adventure and outing for you both! Bummer about the suspicious smell. hopefully you can sort it out ASAP and it is not too bad. the sceneries and that sunset were amazing!
Thanks! Truly, that sunset was one for the ages!
Wonderful sunset😀. I have that Dometic faucet, but its so dang slow. I just end up storing a 1/2 gal. jug in the fridge to use for coffee water.
Great video! Hope you guys can get that issue with the truck sorted.
Thank you! Still investigating.
I know you eliminated the fridge but, they are supposed to be run pretty level. They can take the angle short term but I think the compressor will run hot at the angle of the back seat. Could be why I think you said it wasn’t running very cold.
Yeah the torquing of wheel nuts is a big issue and started a big conversation on Mad Matts's channel. Never trust a tyre fitting workshop and check your own vehicle, know your own vehicle especially in the outback
I had a burning smell on my 2011 Tacoma kinda like that and the front main seal(crank seal) was seeping down the front of the engine block a little bit. Longer trips or driving harder would trigger the burning smell. You'd never see dripping oil cuz desert dust would help it cling to the engine and frame. It's an easy fix and you can replace the harmonic balancer while you're at it!
Will have to look a little closure, thank you for that!
Did you feel the wheel and wheel hubs for excessive heat? It could be the brake calipers are not fully retracting causing the rotors to get hot. It’s not that uncommon for the brake calipers to do this.
At the time we didn't think of brakes, but something we are now going to keep an eye on. Thanks!
Good call! I had that issue with my forerunner after driving in the mountains, I stopped and let the brakes cool, and luckily it never occurred again. I've since replaced the pads and rotors, as well as the caliper on that side. Taco has rear drums though, so it could be a little different. Maybe they were just out of adjustment and slightly dragging.
@@trailrunnah8886 I suspect it is the front left caliper. I’ve had it happen on many different vehicles through the years. You usually have to either rebuild the caliper or just buy a rebuilt or new one. Sometimes you can just re-grease the guide pins after cleaning them. It will be interesting to see if Brad and his son isolate the problem.