" I spend more time working on my rigs than actually using them." No truer words have been spoken! Unfortunately, that is true for many of us. As for your videos like this one, they are great! Recently, I've decided it's time to get back into shape, so having 35 to 60 minutes of random talk is great for jogging on the elliptical! I'm looking forward to you Tacoma walk around. It looks pretty sweet! Keep doing what you like to do. I know TH-cam and social media wants whatever is trending or hip at the moment, but we all watch your videos because of you, not whatever trend is out at the time. I get you want to reach more viewers and have to play the game from time to time, but know that I personally enjoy these videos. Thanks for showing us that you are real and in many ways, just like the rest of us. Adventuring when we can, but doing normal life most of the time and enjoying the hell out of it!
Thanks for the video, I have had my UPTOP over bed rack for Softopper on my 2.5 generation Tacoma Baja TX since it was first available and still evolving and have bravo roof rack that isn’t available anymore I have been a fan of your channel and UPTOP for a long time, keep doing what you do into 2025!
Enjoyed the vid as usual, thank you. Your 'rambling' is pretty much always interesting, and your thought processes educational. One question; any more firearm stuff?
i thought the new hybrid Tacoma's the rear power plug is always active now on the hybrids so u can use the power plug inverter while camping and if the battery gets low the truck turns on to recharge for a bit
Enjoyed the whole video. I like hearing about all your projects--gives me inspiration. I built a hoist in my garage to take my RTT on/off and it definitely was worth the effort. Just remember to overbuild everything--better to have that margin of safety vs a 100+ lb tent crashing down...
No structure,just keep doing what you do I personally like to see the hidden progress we sometimes see in the background of your other videos or answers the questions what about that project he had mentioned….? I did notice there wasn’t an update on the chicken coup that’s not attached to the shop… This one pretty much scratched all the itches so thanks for the share
Thanks for the video Mike, I think it would be cool to see you try out some budget RTT options, like TopOak or Wildfinder, as well as some different mid level like ironman 4x4 Orion 1400 or options like that.
I think you should do recorded time lapse of the small or large projects you do. I and many followers will like that. To see the hard work you do better than just seeing the after update. Thanks!
Could you or Uptop make a video on how to best hook up the scene pods and light bar to your 2024 Tacoma Hybrid since they are both duel function lights. I was going to use the Universal Wiring harness sold by Uptop and using two duel function switches sold by Cali raised to control the amber and the white light on the lights. Do you suggest just buying a duel function switch from like Cali Raised so that you can control the amber and the white light on one switch? I know you can get a light controller but i was just trying to use the built in Aux switch cutouts in the Tacoma and maybe switching them to the duel function switches sold by Cali Raised. Just curious on your thoughts and what you would do?
25:56 Don't you have a 1600 watt plug in the bed? The TRD Pro and Trailhunter both have 1600 watt plugs in the back. I would think you can power anything from that.
Always love the content! Any suggestions on which one of your vehicles would be best suited for both daily use and getting out every now and then? Like for me, had a 3rd gen Tacoma, had a kid, backseat was way too tight with the carseat so we upgraded to a GX. Now that my kid is a little older and will be in a booster seat soon, and might want to switch up cars again, which truck would you pick if could only pick one for daily/adventure use? Could be an idea for a video too, like comparisons of backseat space with car seats in the Tundra, Tacoma, Sequioa, LX, etc. Or pros/cons of each vehicle as a family hauler. Not the most interesting content, probably, but might be relevant to some folks. Also agree with another comment that suggested timelapses of your project work would be cool to see too. Can’t wait to see what 2025 brings you!
IF YOU CAN order Decathalon camping products where you're at , you should give them a try. They are big in Europe and Quality Vs Price pretty much unbeatable . Thanks for the vid and Happy New Year
Is there any solution for mounting the ARB Twin Air compressor to the iForce Max Tacoma? coz I know that the space where the usual mount goes is taken up by the hybrid motor.
very interested on how you set up the dual battery on the hybrid Tacoma, I have the hybrid Tundra and will be looking for inspiration. Also definitely get a trailer for the Tundra, I recently got a 20’ TT with bunkhouse for the kids and it tows so nice with the iforce max.
Hey maybe put some folding steps on the Tundra? I have them on my Taco and they are surprisingly strong, like almost slider strong! I got the Amp Research steps. Also random, I thought you were in Colorado? I see you have Montana plates, Just wondering.
I have a question for you Mike. I’m Not putting two and two together or coming up with conspiracies or anything like that but I’ve noticed you haven’t been using portable power stations as much as u used to. Then I’ve seen a video recently saying that battery products such as Jackery , Ecoflow , and Anker put out cancer causing chemicals so I wanted your take on it if you Get a chance Mike 👍🏾great vid
@@daniellopezdYeah but all the toyota 3rd row SUVs have zero space behind the 3rd row - even the sequoia isn’t awesome. A way smaller vehicle (such as a Subaru Ascent) has quite a bit more room behind the backseat. I like the Sequoia, but Ashley wants the magic of a smaller SUV with similar interior storage, haha.
it's just a way to avoid/evade taxes. He probably formed an LLC in Montana and using it to register vehicles there to not pay taxes on his vehicles. They also have low registration fees.
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Mike having a dedicated vehicle for every scenario he encounters, Me living with a 1.3 liter hatchback, used for work, shopping, family trips😂
" I spend more time working on my rigs than actually using them." No truer words have been spoken! Unfortunately, that is true for many of us.
As for your videos like this one, they are great! Recently, I've decided it's time to get back into shape, so having 35 to 60 minutes of random talk is great for jogging on the elliptical! I'm looking forward to you Tacoma walk around. It looks pretty sweet!
Keep doing what you like to do. I know TH-cam and social media wants whatever is trending or hip at the moment, but we all watch your videos because of you, not whatever trend is out at the time. I get you want to reach more viewers and have to play the game from time to time, but know that I personally enjoy these videos. Thanks for showing us that you are real and in many ways, just like the rest of us. Adventuring when we can, but doing normal life most of the time and enjoying the hell out of it!
When your wife doesn’t want you to sell or get rid of something that’s the one time to listen to your wife and do what she says
Getting a full donor is some serious stuff!! Look forward to your shorty build update
Yeah I was hoping it'd have a few other bits and pieces that I could salvage, but it at least has the important stuff I needed...
2:37 Dude I love that you did the accents. So now if I wanted to do mine in Multicam black I'm not copying you lol
You’re awesome. Thanks for your vids and the time you put into them. Your camping vids are my favorite
Thanks for the video, I have had my UPTOP over bed rack for Softopper on my 2.5 generation Tacoma Baja TX since it was first available and still evolving and have bravo roof rack that isn’t available anymore I have been a fan of your channel and UPTOP for a long time, keep doing what you do into 2025!
I’d like to see more single cab Tundra content, that’s a thing of beauty
I agree!
That wrap looks sick asf on the Tacoma 🔥. Will be cool to see more videos on your Tacoma
You should film installation off all your mods and barn build outs, even if you sub out. Good stuff.
Do more videos like this! Really enjoyed !
Enjoyed the vid as usual, thank you. Your 'rambling' is pretty much always interesting, and your thought processes educational. One question; any more firearm stuff?
Good video! I enjoy getting a glimpse into all the different projects you have going on and the thought process behind them.
i thought the new hybrid Tacoma's the rear power plug is always active now on the hybrids so u can use the power plug inverter while camping and if the battery gets low the truck turns on to recharge for a bit
Interesting. If so, I had no idea - I’ll try to remember to check it out tomorrow and see!
Wrap on the Taco is SOLID- you get extra Spam Musubis fo dat!
Would love to see some more gear videos, specifically jackets.
Would love to see a GFC or Super Pacific Camper on the back of the new Taco 🌮
Enjoyed the whole video. I like hearing about all your projects--gives me inspiration. I built a hoist in my garage to take my RTT on/off and it definitely was worth the effort. Just remember to overbuild everything--better to have that margin of safety vs a 100+ lb tent crashing down...
What’s with the plates being different states?
No structure,just keep doing what you do I personally like to see the hidden progress we sometimes see in the background of your other videos or answers the questions what about that project he had mentioned….? I did notice there wasn’t an update on the chicken coup that’s not attached to the shop… This one pretty much scratched all the itches so thanks for the share
Organizational stuff, home improvement, camping, radio, basically anything 😂
Thanks for the video Mike, I think it would be cool to see you try out some budget RTT options, like TopOak or Wildfinder, as well as some different mid level like ironman 4x4 Orion 1400 or options like that.
I think you should do recorded time lapse of the small or large projects you do.
I and many followers will like that. To see the hard work you do better than just seeing the after update.
Thanks!
Could you or Uptop make a video on how to best hook up the scene pods and light bar to your 2024 Tacoma Hybrid since they are both duel function lights. I was going to use the Universal Wiring harness sold by Uptop and using two duel function switches sold by Cali raised to control the amber and the white light on the lights. Do you suggest just buying a duel function switch from like Cali Raised so that you can control the amber and the white light on one switch? I know you can get a light controller but i was just trying to use the built in Aux switch cutouts in the Tacoma and maybe switching them to the duel function switches sold by Cali Raised. Just curious on your thoughts and what you would do?
25:56 Don't you have a 1600 watt plug in the bed? The TRD Pro and Trailhunter both have 1600 watt plugs in the back. I would think you can power anything from that.
Always love the content! Any suggestions on which one of your vehicles would be best suited for both daily use and getting out every now and then? Like for me, had a 3rd gen Tacoma, had a kid, backseat was way too tight with the carseat so we upgraded to a GX. Now that my kid is a little older and will be in a booster seat soon, and might want to switch up cars again, which truck would you pick if could only pick one for daily/adventure use? Could be an idea for a video too, like comparisons of backseat space with car seats in the Tundra, Tacoma, Sequioa, LX, etc. Or pros/cons of each vehicle as a family hauler. Not the most interesting content, probably, but might be relevant to some folks. Also agree with another comment that suggested timelapses of your project work would be cool to see too. Can’t wait to see what 2025 brings you!
More Weekender Overland videos 🙏🏼
It would be cool sometime in the future to se a video how and what you use to clean youre trucks and what products you use🙂🙂
IF YOU CAN order Decathalon camping products where you're at , you should give them a try. They are big in Europe and Quality Vs Price pretty much unbeatable . Thanks for the vid and Happy New Year
What jacket are you wearing?
Thanks Mike
Great video
Can’t wait to see the shop/barn finished! Do you still have the golf R?
You should do one of the hard shell campers, I came across moonlander campers and they look pretty cool
Is there any solution for mounting the ARB Twin Air compressor to the iForce Max Tacoma? coz I know that the space where the usual mount goes is taken up by the hybrid motor.
very interested on how you set up the dual battery on the hybrid Tacoma, I have the hybrid Tundra and will be looking for inspiration. Also definitely get a trailer for the Tundra, I recently got a 20’ TT with bunkhouse for the kids and it tows so nice with the iforce max.
Hey maybe put some folding steps on the Tundra? I have them on my Taco and they are surprisingly strong, like almost slider strong! I got the Amp Research steps.
Also random, I thought you were in Colorado? I see you have Montana plates, Just wondering.
Don't sell the gtr. Put it on a lift to get it out of the way if you need to, but keep it for yourself.
I see some mountain bikes in the background. Any plans to do some videos with those?
Any details you can share on the gas can shelf?
Golf simulator coming along pretty good
Here is something... How about an update on the chicken coup/under lean-to thingy that you were building them for the colder weather.
1 channel - schedule post about different series. I've seen plenty of creators with multiple channels but people mostly stick with the main one.
Anything new with the LC80?
I have a question for you Mike. I’m Not putting two and two together or coming up with conspiracies or anything like that but I’ve noticed you haven’t been using portable power stations as much as u used to. Then I’ve seen a video recently saying that battery products such as Jackery , Ecoflow , and Anker put out cancer causing chemicals so I wanted your take on it if you
Get a chance Mike 👍🏾great vid
Oh interesting, I hadn't heard that. No I still use them - just used a jackery on my last camping trip to power the diesel heater.
When did you get rid of the OG tacoma?
very cool ... but the biggest most important question....
Where is Mr Falcor?
Did you sell the party bus?
Nope, I still have it! Hoping to at least build some of it out this year.
I would say just show when you’re actually working on stuff, people like watching creators build/fix/upgrade things.
What happened to the 60 and 80 series?
Nothing, they're just parked out in my covered area
More garage vids
Wife's second gen sequoia update?
Sell a (overland) rig. Upgrade Ashley’s daily
Ashley wants something a little smaller than the Sequoia, but still 3 rows and not a minivan, so we're actually kinda looking
@@LastLineOfDefenseOur 2018 4runner is our 3rd row seater for when family visits
@@daniellopezdYeah but all the toyota 3rd row SUVs have zero space behind the 3rd row - even the sequoia isn’t awesome. A way smaller vehicle (such as a Subaru Ascent) has quite a bit more room behind the backseat. I like the Sequoia, but Ashley wants the magic of a smaller SUV with similar interior storage, haha.
Got 11 Cruisers and 14 trucks but the GTR has to go?
Most expensive to insure, nothing left to do on it, will yield the highest return.
Fair enough 👍🏻
why do you have montana plates lol….sus
it's just a way to avoid/evade taxes. He probably formed an LLC in Montana and using it to register vehicles there to not pay taxes on his vehicles. They also have low registration fees.
First!
Keep up the great videos!
How are your teeth so white? Lol
Haha, I don't really drink coffee or wine, and use whitening toothpaste?
@LastLineOfDefense I don't drink coffee or wine either, and use whitening toothpaste but mine aren't as white as yours. Lol