If you are driving around on back roads, and not stationary, laundry is easy: just put dirty clothes, some water, and some laundry soap in a 5gal bucket with lid, bounce it around while you drive, drain, put rinse water in, drive around some more, wring out, hang up when you get to camp. I learned the trick while sailing but it works great overlanding. Wife and I did like 1000mi in the dirt in Oregon, and used that the whole way.
Literally was about to watch Sailing La Vagabond TH-cam series after this video but then said “lemme read the comments first” for like no reason whatsoever...and then I see your username lolllll
I have seen people use a bathroom plunger to agitate the water in a 5 gal. bucket and clean clothes that way, very simple . I was fortunate had washer and dryer on the boats I worked on..lol
dmt ayahuasca break on through to the other side and visit those machines elves/throwing the craziest geometrical colorful shapes sneezing fruit loops and butterflies! on and on spinning into the Abyss of the nothingness supercalifragilisticexpialidocious tiger stripe gummy bears dancing around I can go all day and I'm done
@Trevor Phillips I don't think I'm comfortable I know I'm comfortable in my house. I've lived with less and I'll keep my house. Those trucks will die beyond repair and he will have to buy another. That's a pretty nice truck I'm not an expert but I would guess 40,000 or so with everything hes added included. Do that twice and you have a decent size home. Do it once and you have some property and a small home. I don't think they are doing it to save money its about the lifestyle for them I think. You live your way and I'll live mine. My opinion..... my way is better.
@1234 yes it will be cheaper. My point was you spend a little more and get alot more. At the end of the day you are alone playing with your unwashed stinky balls living in your car either in the middle of nowhere or on some Walmart parking lot well I live in my home with my wife and son taking a shit on a normal toilet not like a homeless person. You can try to make it as romantic sounding as you want but there's a reason why everyone buys homes and not a pickup truck to live in.
@@82584 i think your math is waaay off you considering mortgage? Light bills? Gas bill? Sceptic tanks, appliances, and the million of other things to up keep a house? This dude can go through 10 trucks not brand new trucks but nice trucks and still never have to pay as much as someone does to own a home
I so admire this guy. Living life on his own terms, enjoying nature and making due minimally. Not sure why people are knocking him. Can't wrap their minds around an unconventional life?
@@deepsix1827 This guy isn't young. If he saved, sold his house, left a corporate job and has money stashed away in Roth, cd, etc... you can live like this for less than 15K a year.
I could never live like that by choice but I always think it's awesome when people do. Like total freedom, they don't want anything, don't hurt anyone, minimal impact on the environment, just living a simple and positive good vibes life.
Thank you for the awesome comment, RamseyLEL. This is a very accurate assessment of nomadic living. Thanks for posting this up, those of us living this way appreciate it!
It was pretty freaking cool to see all the updates but I think the best part of all these videos is how happy these guys are showing off their hard work. I would love to see what they would do with their own little slice of land.
Yeah, I think those folks are just aggressive due to stress or some other factor in their own lives. I really enjoy living this way since my main hobbies are hiking, fly fishing, outdoor photography, and backpacking. Living in a city isn't the right fit for what I enjoy so this new lifestyle is definitely a good fit for me. Have a good weekend ~ Brian
Nick Roberts I travel solo for extended periods in remote locations for work, and I can verify, you are absolutely correct. I upload HARD when I get back to the pack.
TexasGTO yea man you said it. In work in AG and you can tell when them truck men have been on a long run. Sometimes you gotta sneak off or say you gotta go use the John to get away from them lol. Good ppl thou just cabin fever.
You know, this is something I have always wanted to do. I grew up poor, so I would dream big like that. I joined the military to get the funds, so I'm on my way. It's real nice seeing someone with the same dream as me and being able to do it. “Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure" - Christopher McCandless
It was great to hang out again, Phil! It's a bit of a chilly day here at camp so I decided not to go on my "journey", I'll save that for later. I'll probably roll out of here tomorrow and start making my way over to Camp Verde to chill for the weekend. I look forward to coming back to this area in January so let's be sure to get together again and do some more videos. Keep rockin' it, brother!!
Brian, I really enjoy your videos and rig! There are more expensive, more Gucci rigs out there, but yours is extremely well thought out and very organized with the space you have! Extremely capable, compact, low profile rig for sure. Dig it!
@@adamw4469 thanks man! I like to keep things pretty simple and enjoy building things myself to fit my style of truck camping. My goal is to always go as minimalist as possible so I can get to hard to reach places. I love living this way in a midsized truck as it allows me the flexibility to tackle really tight trails.
Brian Smith insurance,gas, propane, truck parts, the tickets you would inevitably get parking in urban areas, food is difficult to store, employment above minimum wage would be difficult to maintain should I keep going
@Patriot Jefferson Those van lifers weren't van lifers...they were city people with a city mindset and city spending habits traveling in a vehicle. Hitting the road in a class B is a bad idea, first hint they didn't know what they were doing. You can't go off-road in those so you have to stick to more formal campgrounds which cost money. If you are stealth camping in town, you have to move constantly so you use lots of gas or you pay to overnight park. Those people you watched were the wrong folks to base your assumptions on for this lifestyle.
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures After retirement, I travel and stay places for a year or two. First, the AT to get in mountain shape. Then moved out there for some 14ers. I did 4 before realizing how old I was. It's a very tough lifestyle. More mountains than I have energy. Enjoy your youth, good luck and stay safe!
Re-: (Extra table near frig). How about mounting a table to the door? Either drop-down or flip-up. Drop-down could use a large wooden cutting board as the surface (essentially the exact size of your window). Use door hinges where you can more easily pull out the pins and make the table removable. Several “drop-down” bonuses: 1) Table will keep the sun from beating down on your cooler, 2) It’s an insulated window/privacy cover, 3) With the vehicle all closed up, you could deploy it as an occasional table/upper shelf when sitting inside (with fridge in a different location or outside). 4) It’s a hell of a lot more crowded everywhere else, while the high space between your fridge and the glass window is not being used.
Hey Beth, that's a great idea! I'm considering a few different designs....haven't decided on what as of yet but I'll be sure to make a video and post it to my channel in the next week or two. Have a great day ~ Brian
How I do it is to set up a tent to use as a storage shed. People think I sleep in it on the ground. Actually there's a twin size mattress in the bed of the pickup with heat and lighting. Can relate to the front seat being full of stuff. Mine has a shotgun, chest waders, blind bag, and a backpack in it with gloves and hats... Shotgun shells.
Tacoma’s are the best vehicles for this type of living. I’ve owned a Toyota for the past 8-9 years. As long as you maintain them they will last! Nice rig!
I agree, these vehicles are really well built and can take the beating of trail driving without any issues. The dog bed for Sierra was a must, she loves stretching out in the backseat on long road trips between destinations! Have a great day ~ Brian
Right on Daddio 👍 well done Been livin' the dream for 8 years My guilty pleasure is cooking , so my kitchen is the bomb Your guilty pleasure, your home theater Next time I run into you, we got dinner and a movie! Safe travels and awesome adventures 🌄
@@gaylemesser136 Hey Vaughn! Here is the amazon link if you want to check it out.. www.amazon.com/Psilocybin-Mushrooms-World-Identification-Guide/dp/0898158397
Hey bud, I'm just an old lady watching your Channel. You got some cool ideas about you're cooking area you want to build. You might want to keep in mind that Greece and all kinds of spatters will totally trash the inside of your door and the back part of the front seat. You need to devise a way to possibly use a cheap tablecloth from Walmart that is plastic but you could maybe drape around those areas and not royally screw up your Tacoma. You got a pretty cool setup there. Looks like lots of fun
Brook stone mini projectors are the best. Only ran them an they never really fail an run forever an holds good charges. Love peace and axle grease brother.
depending on the size of the table you want, you could make a table that folds down when the door is open. itwould leave the back seat area available for other things
I’m a travel nurse and I’ve rigged out my 2016 Nissan Maxima for sleeping in, I totally respect what this guy did, you really have to be creative. When I tell people what I’m doing they think I’m crazy but I love it!
Right on Chris! I sometimes get the same reactions from people thinking I'm nuts for living this way but as we both know it's a great lifestyle! Certainly not for everyone but if someone has an adventurous spirit then living as a nomad is such a great experience. All the best ~ Brian
Very cool set up. I've learned a lot from how you're streamlining. The slider is terrific. I tried making something like that for a 97 Honda Odyssey. It was heavy, took forever to make but it was also terrible and marginally useful.... So thanks, you probably saved me making two more mistakes to get to something that works. I put a bunk in my Prius V (yeah I know you guys are now thinking 'wow!'). Works pretty good. I wanted to make it easier to recline the passenger seat. So I cut it off at the front support (which connects to the folded read seat head rest rods) and then reattached it with some 2" webbing so it can fold back. I cut slots and attached the webbing with staples underneath. Works great. The bunk is 1/2" luan plywood very light weight (Home Depot), supported at the front and about two feet from the back. I have two 1" stringers of luan glued and screwed (until the glue set) along the length (about 4" in from the sides) to make it stiff. Works great. You've probably already got this dialed in. I've built a lot of stuff, for precision baltic birch, for good light weight the luan, for rigidity, glue on a strip. The pine you used is good but more likely to cause slivers. the 1/2" is very flexible. For those angles, I'd probably just epoxy on a double strip of fiberglass, fiberglass tape would be neater, but always leaves a ridge at the edges. And it looks like your structure is already spruce. Spruce 2x3s are just terrific -- I like ripping them into different sizes while remembering the Wright Brothers built their gliders and first airplanes out of it. To keep laundry down, after two months kicking around Japan smelling like a sweaty corpse: I no longer travel with synthetics--they're cheap and great for growing bacteria. (The only way to get out a stink that won't launder is hanging them in strong sunlight for a couple of days. Turn them inside out.) I finally learned about wool (merino/smart wool). T-shirts and undies cost a lot more, but I can wear it for days with a tiny tiny amount of Gold Bond powder (GIs in Afghanistan and Iraq swear by it) I don't stink. And if I hang it up to air overnight I often can't smell the difference between the one I wore on a hot day and the one that is still laundry fresh. (Now when I drive through Yellowstone I can smell the Grizzlies in heat). For my windows I have these window screens that are like nylon stockings, they just slip over the whole door. I bought them on Amazon. They fit tight on my Prius windows so they might be too small for your truck. I'll spray my tent and those screens with 10% pyrethrin and those flies buzzing around will land on it, get sick and go someplace else. (I'm a bit up in the air whether it's okay to poison a bunch of critters that other critters will eat.) It would be easy to make slip over window screens from mesh from RipStopBytheRoll or some other place. I'd get the 600 holes per inch stuff. (I wouldn't use window screen, two layers of that would just stop too much air). The material is black so it helps with stealth. At night my stretch overs just look like tinted window glass-- a window rolled down a couple of inches isn't noticeable. Now if I ever pull into camp in my Prius, you can make a few jokes but you have to promise you'll tow me out in the morning. I once put a postcard of a sandy beach on my visor-- you guessed it, my Prius got stuck.
I got a long bed. Made a 3 piece shelf system so I can out my bike or chair underneath or next to me. It's so small yet so sealed so it doesnt really get cold I been down to 35 all I had was a thin cotton sheet with my down jacket memory foam bed stays real warm. I plan on getting a dirt bike bumper rack. I backpack out of it very similar idea. I just have a duffel bag with clothes. Maybe way down the line I'll get solar and a fridge I already got an electric burner and toaster I use in my house.
I just purchased a Taco and I like the tips he gives I camp in my Transit 150 Van and Im not a total minimal guy but I understand why but hes sparked something with that little slide out extension for my Taco for when I want to go small as a option.
What if for that rear driver door, take off the door panel all together so its flat, then install a drop down cooking station. Like a single panel with sides that fold out. Just a thought if there are no seats, no need to open from the inside and door works from outside
Hey Logan, that's a really great idea. I'm headed back to see my family for Thanksgiving so I'll see what I can come up with based on your idea. I appreciate the recommendation! ~ Brian
Hey dude. Just finished watching your latest episode. I'm subscribed to both of you guys. I'm more of a trailer guy. I got to bring my motorcycle with me. At the moment I am leaning towards a 14 feet utility trailer. I want to convert my pickup into a storage and kitchen area. I watch you guys for the adventure and also ideas for my future setup. Take care. Vaughn
Very nice rig on the truck. A video camera mounted on the vehicle makes nice movies. About twenty years ago I made a video in Minnesota and we watched the movie several times to share the moments with other friends. Thank for sharing!
Great to meet you, thedoggevil! I'll be back working part-time for the town of Crested Butte next summer in their Parks & Rec division so maybe we'll get a chance to chat again. Have a great winter! ~ Brian
Hi Patrick, no troubles here. Hope all is well with you and yours. I decided not to go back to CB and informed them before winter. My TH-cam channel took off and I picked up a few sponsors so I don't need any part time income to help supplement my budget.
This video randomly popped up. I actually met the guy in the white truck on bethel ridge while solo riding a klr650. Super cool dude. He gave me a DOWN2MOB sticker
Thanks Dylan! Glad you enjoyed the video about my rig. I always love hanging out with Phil, he's a solid guy and I'm proud to call him a friend. Have a great day! ~ Brian
Thanks for the tips! Excellent setup love it! I’m trying to do the same thing with my Dakota. Working with a 66” bed is a drag! So far I screwed 1/2” plywood down to the bed liner n put some black indoor/ outdoor carpet on it made myself a foldable plywood chair n hung black curtains up n made a little storage / countertop area! I love that expansion you built, great idea! My truck is only 2 w.d. Quad cab. Cool video!
I am down to MOB. Working on my 88 f250 4x4 extra cab. It's a beast. 8 ft bed . I want to make an expedition rig for me out of it. I already have a canopy, but I'm going to build a sweet slide in camping unit that I Can take out and still use my truck as a truck. I already have a 27 RV and 32 ft sailboat and another 23.5 ft cabin Cruiser to blob in but love going out. Way out. Love your vids. I see future mobing in my destiny. I have a 2600 sq ft shop in Washington at the base of MT Baker. Welding and fiberglass. I just bought a plasma cutter and tig welder so with all the other tools I can make anything cool.. Love your vids.
Hey man! Im just across the border in canada. Trying to get into this... Im used to just tossing a mattress in a passenger van but really looking into making my own 4x4 camping rig. Got lots of great ideas but need some skills (welding, mechanics) to see them realized
Well, I would like to do this as an experience, not as a lifestyle. If he enjoys this, there is no debate, whatever makes his life happy. But as someone who wants to raise kids, have a decent bath whenever I want to, I guess this wont cut it. And coming from a part of world where house prices aren't expensive and mortgage finishes off in five years, house is way better, Especially since I am getting old now. But couple of weeks a year in a car is something I'd love to do.
Bro I love it, I’m in a 3/2 made 130k this year, just worked 12, drive 2, caught a 18” red n cooked breakfast for my 3 beautiful kids but after the 30 second argument w my wife I wish I could trade places! Live it how you love it bro!
Place a bicycle inner tube between bed cap and back window then inflate it. It works much better than rolling up a towel, and you can leave it there for good. Hope this helps.
I really appreciate these videos. I have a lot of interest in this lifestyle, and recently bought an old Tacoma. But one of the things I really enjoy in life is the company of women. And you keep making it look like this lifestyle generally does not involve that.
Hey thanks so much for the comment! I'm glad you are liking these videos. Oh lived in my camper with my girlfriend Ashley for 3 months and it was amazing. I'll be doing a bunch of videos on that trip soon, just need to catch up!
Hey Chaos, this is a great topic to chat about. I've found meeting women while on the road is vastly different from a more traditional living situation. If you attend various van life meetups, hit up off the beaten path hot springs where it's primarily just camping, and join a few online groups of full-timers who are single then it's actually not hard to find female companionship. I've found that I can't really date a woman who is living a "normal' life since they always get mad at the fact I don't stay in one spot. I adjusted my perspective and now I'm only interested in dating women who either part-time or full-time on the road. Just started talking to a gal I met and I'm pretty excited about it.
Ok man what you have there with the slide out is a very good idea. Now what you need to do is make it a full length side out and go into business fitting them into all vehicles like I can see a full slide out in my Toyota van and that would double the size of the van. You have hit the nail on the head there man. You need to get on this now before ever one else hits on your plan. I am going to do this myself to my van. Thank you very much showing me this. Good luck in your travels.
When I bought my 43 litre boat fridge, I mentioned to the shoppie that 0.7 amps per hour was awesome! He laughed and said, "sure, in a climate controlled laboratory, standing completely still...!" I still had more than enough solar going in, to run it and everything else I needed in the far north of Australia.
@@sssnipermonkey5566 yep. Long bed is 8ft. You could add a slide out like his and have nearly ten feet. Even the short bed tundra is a 6.4ft bed. Add a slide-out and you’ve got 8 ft or so.
Hey 64maxpower! I actually have the design guide for sale on my website. I've had roughly 400 people buy it over the past 1.5 years. If you're interested in checking it out, here's the link - www.coloradobackcountryadventures.com/store/briangalyonscustomdesignidea
5:05, one of the things people are looking for they never might have thought about, putting cardboard at the bottom to cover frozen stuff but also still have a "fridge."
Thanks Maverick Offroad, I feel very fortunate to be living this way. It's restored my faith in humanity and being immersed in nature is good for the soul.
Appreciate the unique approach to Brian’s set-up He marches to his own drum And very thoughtful field tested approach to every inch and every detail And Brian is always generous with the details of his rig Others definitely take cues from his rig and fluid set up over time- How much work if any to the motor tranny and drivetrain 🤔 at 300 plus And remote camping is what counts 🤘🤘 And traveling with his pup 🤙 Thanks for the upload !!!
Hey Finn, thanks for the kind words! Yes, I actually cracked the head gasket last fall in my truck so I dropped a Jasper engine in it and everything has been working great. I hope to get another 200K out of my truck before making a switch to something else. Cheers to remote camping, I love getting away from crowds. Hope your week is going awesome!
I have a few different revenue streams. The main driver is my youtube channel, that pays the most. I also have outdoor companies which have put me on a monthly retainer to do content for them. My website pulls in a decent amount of money and I'm beginning to field offers from companies who want to sponsor me. All in all, I couldn't be more pleased with the way things have unfolded. ~ Brian
Nice truck ,🤙🏼 One negatieve thing is the high lift jack on front of the bull bar ,it almost killed me when a car crashed in the back of my truck ,the jack attaches broke off and passed the windscreen...really bad day then ! Keep safe ,and rolling .
Hi Hugues, yeah I've actually been thinking about moving this to my roof rack for the exact reason you mentioned. If you don't mind me asking, where did put your hi-lift jack?
Hi , I Blok it in the bed of my truck (now I have a Toyota Tundra )and the car where it was put in front was a Mitsubishi shogun I think (because I live in Europe )and it has Pajero model as name . It is a heavy peace of equipment and keep it as low as possible ,because in that same accident my fire extinguishers has made a flight also and landed 30cm from my daughter on the motor hood of the 3e car that was involved in the crash. But I don’t live in the truck that makes it les important than in your case ,you need space to live in . And since that crash we didn’t traveled anymore due to children,but now I am building a off-road car military Peugeot P4 and it is actually a Mercedes G wagon . You can find it one Facebook “G klass or P4 “ it not nearly finished due to long term illness,but I am slowly building backup . And will be starting to travel again,my children’s are getting adults now. My advice is al that can travel in a car that does a 360 degree side rol due to a crash and is heavy ,more than 1 kilogram is a potential projectile. And a accident can be minor ore extreme,even when you are not the responsible for the crash. So it made me very cautious...but You live in it and don’t have the luxury to do exemption on space so that’s difficult. I hope you understand,my English is not so great . Therefore I like these kind of ideas and setups as yours. Keep safe and enjoy life on the move ,it gives you peace and freedom,that’s my second gaol! Se ya .
I'm a pretty good mechanic so I either find a place where I can do the repairs myself or if its a big job then I have a few shops in the West I trust to get quality work done. Luckily I've not had too many problems. Thanks for watching! ~ Brian
I've tanned a lot of rattle snake skins. You can drop the alcohol portion of your method as it not needed. Seems like it would have an adverse affect. I use a leather glove that easily rubs off the excess meat. Then rub on glycerin until it wouldn't soak up anymore and it'll come out vibrant and soft as a golf glove. Just FYI.
Great video, if I could make a suggestion for you truck topper window to the truck cab, use a mountain bike inner tube, and put it in there to seal off the rain wind and light. I’ve done this on my Dodge Ram, and it works great. Using a small hand pump like for a soccer ball, will not take up space and easily inflated but won’t over inflate it either! Let me know what you think.
Cool life style but I don't understand why he bought a shortbed and then built that slide-out in the short bed. And why get a crew cab if you are traveling solo?? Makes no sense.
Hello Adventures 4YourSoul, had some time this morning and wanted to respond to folks on here asking questions. Hope your day is starting off on a good note. I originally bought this truck in 2005 when I was living in Southern California, it was my surfboard/beach rig. It works great for throwing my shortboards in the back and having 3 friends accompany me to the beach for a session. However if I had to do it over again given the fact I'm now full-timing in this I would definitely go with the access cab, 6 foot bed. I'd still build a slide out extension since 6 feet isn't enough room for me to really stretch out but I think it would be nice to have a 6 foot bed. If you have any other questions then feel free to hit me up here or on my channel. Thanks ~ Brian
I literally thought that was jack black in the beginning
Lmao same
me too
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It’s not
My first thought as well!
If you are driving around on back roads, and not stationary, laundry is easy: just put dirty clothes, some water, and some laundry soap in a 5gal bucket with lid, bounce it around while you drive, drain, put rinse water in, drive around some more, wring out, hang up when you get to camp. I learned the trick while sailing but it works great overlanding. Wife and I did like 1000mi in the dirt in Oregon, and used that the whole way.
Good tip, wish I'd thought of it.
Literally was about to watch Sailing La Vagabond TH-cam series after this video but then said “lemme read the comments first” for like no reason whatsoever...and then I see your username lolllll
I have seen people use a bathroom plunger to agitate the water in a 5 gal. bucket and clean clothes that way, very simple . I was fortunate had washer and dryer on the boats I worked on..lol
I don't know remember who it was, maybe Hemingway? Someone recommended doing this, but they would attach it with a bungee cord for more agitation
Bucket, bucket lid, toilet plunger, plunger handle through a hole in the lid. Manual washer😎
use a bicycle innertube to seal off between topper and cab window pass thru ... just drop it in and inflate it
Freakin genius. I wondered about how that could be done
Awesome idea!
Just seeing your comment, after I commented, I’ve used a mtn bike tube, it’s larger and fits around better but same concept.
great idea!
I used two i cut them and sealed them only needs a few psi to work
This dude just drives around in the mountains smokin weed and skinin rattlesnakes.
And taking shrooms
dmt ayahuasca break on through to the other side and visit those machines elves/throwing the craziest geometrical colorful shapes sneezing fruit loops and butterflies! on and on spinning into the Abyss of the nothingness supercalifragilisticexpialidocious tiger stripe gummy bears dancing around I can go all day and I'm done
If your smoken id leave the Rattlesnakes ALONE!!!!!!!
Gta 6 antagonist material
That's funny!!
"People in house would literally pay to be this comfortable."
well.. yea. we do.
James Swartz dude I scrolled down a bit and read your comment as the dude said it. I tripped tf out
@Trevor Phillips I don't think I'm comfortable I know I'm comfortable in my house. I've lived with less and I'll keep my house. Those trucks will die beyond repair and he will have to buy another. That's a pretty nice truck I'm not an expert but I would guess 40,000 or so with everything hes added included. Do that twice and you have a decent size home. Do it once and you have some property and a small home. I don't think they are doing it to save money its about the lifestyle for them I think. You live your way and I'll live mine. My opinion..... my way is better.
@1234 yes it will be cheaper. My point was you spend a little more and get alot more. At the end of the day you are alone playing with your unwashed stinky balls living in your car either in the middle of nowhere or on some Walmart parking lot well I live in my home with my wife and son taking a shit on a normal toilet not like a homeless person. You can try to make it as romantic sounding as you want but there's a reason why everyone buys homes and not a pickup truck to live in.
@@82584 i think your math is waaay off you considering mortgage? Light bills? Gas bill? Sceptic tanks, appliances, and the million of other things to up keep a house? This dude can go through 10 trucks not brand new trucks but nice trucks and still never have to pay as much as someone does to own a home
@@82584 also who are you to dictate what makes someone happy? You need to evaluate your life bro
I so admire this guy. Living life on his own terms, enjoying nature and making due minimally. Not sure why people are knocking him. Can't wrap their minds around an unconventional life?
People dont like when others can be happy doing things that they can't.
I just wonder what he does for money? That truck doesn't run on peace, love, and unicorn farts.
@@bradleysmith9431 could be getting pension from army or royalties ,..maybe he saves instead of blowing it on drugs
@@deepsix1827 This guy isn't young. If he saved, sold his house, left a corporate job and has money stashed away in Roth, cd, etc... you can live like this for less than 15K a year.
@Patriot Jefferson a retirement check from the army is stealing?
I could never live like that by choice but I always think it's awesome when people do. Like total freedom, they don't want anything, don't hurt anyone, minimal impact on the environment, just living a simple and positive good vibes life.
Thank you for the awesome comment, RamseyLEL. This is a very accurate assessment of nomadic living. Thanks for posting this up, those of us living this way appreciate it!
It was pretty freaking cool to see all the updates but I think the best part of all these videos is how happy these guys are showing off their hard work. I would love to see what they would do with their own little slice of land.
Tired of seeing people in the comments hating on the fact that he wants to live in his truck? It’s basically a small RV except he lives in it.
Yeah, I think those folks are just aggressive due to stress or some other factor in their own lives. I really enjoy living this way since my main hobbies are hiking, fly fishing, outdoor photography, and backpacking. Living in a city isn't the right fit for what I enjoy so this new lifestyle is definitely a good fit for me. Have a good weekend ~ Brian
hes very talkative. thats what happens when you dont see people weeks at a time?
Nick Roberts
I travel solo for extended periods in remote locations for work, and I can verify, you are absolutely correct. I upload HARD when I get back to the pack.
As a truck driver... Yes. Yes it is...
TexasGTO yea man you said it. In work in AG and you can tell when them truck men have been on a long run. Sometimes you gotta sneak off or say you gotta go use the John to get away from them lol. Good ppl thou just cabin fever.
Also when you eat lots of psilocybin mushrooms fairly often too. Lol. His books...
@@KemikalReaktions the camera guy panned away quick when he saw what book it was lol
You know, this is something I have always wanted to do. I grew up poor, so I would dream big like that. I joined the military to get the funds, so I'm on my way. It's real nice seeing someone with the same dream as me and being able to do it. “Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure" - Christopher McCandless
Any quote from McCandless should be viewed with extreme skepticism. That guy was dangerously naive.
It was great to hang out again, Phil! It's a bit of a chilly day here at camp so I decided not to go on my "journey", I'll save that for later. I'll probably roll out of here tomorrow and start making my way over to Camp Verde to chill for the weekend. I look forward to coming back to this area in January so let's be sure to get together again and do some more videos. Keep rockin' it, brother!!
Brian, I really enjoy your videos and rig! There are more expensive, more Gucci rigs out there, but yours is extremely well thought out and very organized with the space you have! Extremely capable, compact, low profile rig for sure. Dig it!
@@adamw4469 thanks man! I like to keep things pretty simple and enjoy building things myself to fit my style of truck camping. My goal is to always go as minimalist as possible so I can get to hard to reach places. I love living this way in a midsized truck as it allows me the flexibility to tackle really tight trails.
I love my Tacoma. Now I have a back up plan if I lose everything I own.
Magical Hoof shit, probably more expensive to do that than to own a house and go to work.
Ray Ban how💀
Brian Smith insurance,gas, propane, truck parts, the tickets you would inevitably get parking in urban areas, food is difficult to store, employment above minimum wage would be difficult to maintain should I keep going
Brian Smith use your brain. How could it work without having an insane amount of money?
@Patriot Jefferson Those van lifers weren't van lifers...they were city people with a city mindset and city spending habits traveling in a vehicle. Hitting the road in a class B is a bad idea, first hint they didn't know what they were doing. You can't go off-road in those so you have to stick to more formal campgrounds which cost money. If you are stealth camping in town, you have to move constantly so you use lots of gas or you pay to overnight park. Those people you watched were the wrong folks to base your assumptions on for this lifestyle.
What a great system Brian has built! He's living his dream for awhile.
Thanks American Patriot 2020! I sure to enjoy living this way.
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures After retirement, I travel and stay places for a year or two. First, the AT to get in mountain shape. Then moved out there for some 14ers. I did 4 before realizing how old I was. It's a very tough lifestyle. More mountains than I have energy. Enjoy your youth, good luck and stay safe!
If Jack Black didn't make it this would be him right now.
Interesting, intelligent......... Sad
Jack Black and Zack White had a child: Spalding Grey
Re-: (Extra table near frig). How about mounting a table to the door? Either drop-down or flip-up. Drop-down could use a large wooden cutting board as the surface (essentially the exact size of your window).
Use door hinges where you can more easily pull out the pins and make the table removable.
Several “drop-down” bonuses: 1) Table will keep the sun from beating down on your cooler, 2) It’s an insulated window/privacy cover, 3) With the vehicle all closed up, you could deploy it as an occasional table/upper shelf when sitting inside (with fridge in a different location or outside). 4) It’s a hell of a lot more crowded everywhere else, while the high space between your fridge and the glass window is not being used.
Hey Beth, that's a great idea! I'm considering a few different designs....haven't decided on what as of yet but I'll be sure to make a video and post it to my channel in the next week or two. Have a great day ~ Brian
You just have to love Brian's Passion and energy
Thanks Topcat! Hope you had a great holiday weekend ~ Brian
How I do it is to set up a tent to use as a storage shed. People think I sleep in it on the ground. Actually there's a twin size mattress in the bed of the pickup with heat and lighting.
Can relate to the front seat being full of stuff. Mine has a shotgun, chest waders, blind bag, and a backpack in it with gloves and hats... Shotgun shells.
Tacoma’s are the best vehicles for this type of living. I’ve owned a Toyota for the past 8-9 years. As long as you maintain them they will last! Nice rig!
Also love the dog bed!
I agree, these vehicles are really well built and can take the beating of trail driving without any issues. The dog bed for Sierra was a must, she loves stretching out in the backseat on long road trips between destinations! Have a great day ~ Brian
Colorado Backcountry Adventures really cool! Hope to see what else you do with the truck.
Shashika Tacoma’s are great trucks but if you’re gonna live in it I would opt for the Tundra. 👌🏻
Motown Sailor I just like the look of the Tacoma better but a bigger truck usually can do more. I could get on board with the tundra.
Good to see jack black is keeping busy
Right on Daddio 👍 well done
Been livin' the dream for 8 years
My guilty pleasure is cooking , so my kitchen is the bomb
Your guilty pleasure, your home theater
Next time I run into you, we got dinner and a movie!
Safe travels and awesome adventures 🌄
I was totally blown away with how you built it to conserve space with all the comforts of home all rolled up into one... Awesome Job Brian.
Thank you, Jon! I've put lots of thought into this build over the years and have been really pleased with the way everything is working out.
Gotta love that psilocybin mushroom book 😏
What edition was it? Vaughn
Definitely a good one, Paul Stamets knows his stuff.
@@gaylemesser136 Hey Vaughn! Here is the amazon link if you want to check it out.. www.amazon.com/Psilocybin-Mushrooms-World-Identification-Guide/dp/0898158397
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures thanks brotha
Jsck Black... shrooms. I’m feelin groovy
Hey bud, I'm just an old lady watching your Channel. You got some cool ideas about you're cooking area you want to build. You might want to keep in mind that Greece and all kinds of spatters will totally trash the inside of your door and the back part of the front seat. You need to devise a way to possibly use a cheap tablecloth from Walmart that is plastic but you could maybe drape around those areas and not royally screw up your Tacoma. You got a pretty cool setup there. Looks like lots of fun
Brook stone mini projectors are the best. Only ran them an they never really fail an run forever an holds good charges.
Love peace and axle grease brother.
Projector setup looks cool
depending on the size of the table you want, you could make a table that folds down when the door is open. itwould leave the back seat area available for other things
I’m a travel nurse and I’ve rigged out my 2016 Nissan Maxima for sleeping in, I totally respect what this guy did, you really have to be creative. When I tell people what I’m doing they think I’m crazy but I love it!
Right on Chris! I sometimes get the same reactions from people thinking I'm nuts for living this way but as we both know it's a great lifestyle! Certainly not for everyone but if someone has an adventurous spirit then living as a nomad is such a great experience. All the best ~ Brian
When to high school with BG cool to see you so happy brother.
Hey Jon! Great to hear from you man! How are things? Are you still in Denver? Would love to catch up one of these days.
Very cool set up. I've learned a lot from how you're streamlining. The slider is terrific. I tried making something like that for a 97 Honda Odyssey. It was heavy, took forever to make but it was also terrible and marginally useful.... So thanks, you probably saved me making two more mistakes to get to something that works.
I put a bunk in my Prius V (yeah I know you guys are now thinking 'wow!'). Works pretty good. I wanted to make it easier to recline the passenger seat. So I cut it off at the front support (which connects to the folded read seat head rest rods) and then reattached it with some 2" webbing so it can fold back. I cut slots and attached the webbing with staples underneath. Works great.
The bunk is 1/2" luan plywood very light weight (Home Depot), supported at the front and about two feet from the back. I have two 1" stringers of luan glued and screwed (until the glue set) along the length (about 4" in from the sides) to make it stiff. Works great. You've probably already got this dialed in.
I've built a lot of stuff, for precision baltic birch, for good light weight the luan, for rigidity, glue on a strip. The pine you used is good but more likely to cause slivers. the 1/2" is very flexible. For those angles, I'd probably just epoxy on a double strip of fiberglass, fiberglass tape would be neater, but always leaves a ridge at the edges. And it looks like your structure is already spruce. Spruce 2x3s are just terrific -- I like ripping them into different sizes while remembering the Wright Brothers built their gliders and first airplanes out of it.
To keep laundry down, after two months kicking around Japan smelling like a sweaty corpse: I no longer travel with synthetics--they're cheap and great for growing bacteria. (The only way to get out a stink that won't launder is hanging them in strong sunlight for a couple of days. Turn them inside out.) I finally learned about wool (merino/smart wool). T-shirts and undies cost a lot more, but I can wear it for days with a tiny tiny amount of Gold Bond powder (GIs in Afghanistan and Iraq swear by it) I don't stink. And if I hang it up to air overnight I often can't smell the difference between the one I wore on a hot day and the one that is still laundry fresh. (Now when I drive through Yellowstone I can smell the Grizzlies in heat).
For my windows I have these window screens that are like nylon stockings, they just slip over the whole door. I bought them on Amazon. They fit tight on my Prius windows so they might be too small for your truck. I'll spray my tent and those screens with 10% pyrethrin and those flies buzzing around will land on it, get sick and go someplace else. (I'm a bit up in the air whether it's okay to poison a bunch of critters that other critters will eat.) It would be easy to make slip over window screens from mesh from RipStopBytheRoll or some other place. I'd get the 600 holes per inch stuff. (I wouldn't use window screen, two layers of that would just stop too much air). The material is black so it helps with stealth. At night my stretch overs just look like tinted window glass-- a window rolled down a couple of inches isn't noticeable.
Now if I ever pull into camp in my Prius, you can make a few jokes but you have to promise you'll tow me out in the morning. I once put a postcard of a sandy beach on my visor-- you guessed it, my Prius got stuck.
I got a long bed. Made a 3 piece shelf system so I can out my bike or chair underneath or next to me. It's so small yet so sealed so it doesnt really get cold I been down to 35 all I had was a thin cotton sheet with my down jacket memory foam bed stays real warm. I plan on getting a dirt bike bumper rack. I backpack out of it very similar idea. I just have a duffel bag with clothes. Maybe way down the line I'll get solar and a fridge I already got an electric burner and toaster I use in my house.
I just purchased a Taco and I like the tips he gives
I camp in my Transit 150 Van and Im not a total minimal guy but I understand why but hes sparked something with that little slide out extension for my Taco for when I want to go small as a option.
End of the world happens. nothing changes for this dude
Haha right?!
Gas food water
That's the point. Their society crumbling line goes to shit when u say eff it.
Except for his Netflix and internet
Except when the Coronavirus strikes !!!! - BWAHAHAHAHAHA - JK For sure, he would just show up into town, like, WTF ? Where is everybody ?
What if for that rear driver door, take off the door panel all together so its flat, then install a drop down cooking station. Like a single panel with sides that fold out. Just a thought if there are no seats, no need to open from the inside and door works from outside
Hey Logan, that's a really great idea. I'm headed back to see my family for Thanksgiving so I'll see what I can come up with based on your idea. I appreciate the recommendation! ~ Brian
I was completely convinced that I was looking at Jack Black when your guy in the black came out
Life is what you make of it. If you can think it, you can do it. Great job.
Those are great words of wisdom, Luis. Thanks for watching this video about my truck. Have a great day! ~ Brian
What do you think of Brian's recent upgrades to the rig?!
He needs to upgrade his laptop desktop 😂 so many files
In the words of the great philosopher Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys: "Deeee-eeee-ecent!" Dig Brian's setup, just too cool.
@@elijahherman Oh my god his desktop is cancer
Nice setup, everything within reach. Snake skin will make a nice knife sheath.
Hey dude. Just finished watching your latest episode. I'm subscribed to both of you guys. I'm more of a trailer guy. I got to bring my motorcycle with me. At the moment I am leaning towards a 14 feet utility trailer. I want to convert my pickup into a storage and kitchen area. I watch you guys for the adventure and also ideas for my future setup. Take care. Vaughn
I love that all my favorite youtubers team up and hang! I love Brian's rig. I drive almost the same tacoma....makes me think....
I feel like I can smell these dudes through my computer screen....LOL
@mgtow is monk lmao. I literally laughed out loud 😂
The only thing I can smell through the screen is the fat stash they've got tucked up in the wheel well 😂
@@stillltippin5758 big facts💚✌️🤙
James Bong#420 ruthless 😂😂
I live in my truck and I stink so I agree
Very nice rig on the truck. A video camera mounted on the vehicle makes nice movies. About twenty years ago I made a video in Minnesota and we watched the movie several times to share the moments with other friends. Thank for sharing!
Badass, met this guy in the Gunnison CO City market parking lot
Great to meet you, thedoggevil! I'll be back working part-time for the town of Crested Butte next summer in their Parks & Rec division so maybe we'll get a chance to chat again. Have a great winter! ~ Brian
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures ...aaaaand then Coronavirus hit. Did your plan work out? Had any troubles related to it?
Hi Patrick, no troubles here. Hope all is well with you and yours. I decided not to go back to CB and informed them before winter. My TH-cam channel took off and I picked up a few sponsors so I don't need any part time income to help supplement my budget.
Pro hack with projectors... if you use a light gray color, it will help your picture quality. See the color Digital Gray for reference.
Thanks for the suggestion, Cam! I'll check that out ~ Brian
Your rig is great! Amazing what you have done. Can't wait to see your next video.
This video randomly popped up. I actually met the guy in the white truck on bethel ridge while solo riding a klr650. Super cool dude. He gave me a DOWN2MOB sticker
Modern day Cowboys right here! Very inspirational
Thanks Dylan! Glad you enjoyed the video about my rig. I always love hanging out with Phil, he's a solid guy and I'm proud to call him a friend. Have a great day! ~ Brian
Thanks for the tips! Excellent setup love it! I’m trying to do the same thing with my Dakota. Working with a 66” bed is a drag! So far I screwed 1/2” plywood down to the bed liner n put some black indoor/ outdoor carpet on it made myself a foldable plywood chair n hung black curtains up n made a little storage / countertop area! I love that expansion you built, great idea! My truck is only 2 w.d. Quad cab. Cool video!
I am down to MOB. Working on my 88 f250 4x4 extra cab. It's a beast. 8 ft bed . I want to make an expedition rig for me out of it. I already have a canopy, but I'm going to build a sweet slide in camping unit that I Can take out and still use my truck as a truck. I already have a 27 RV and 32 ft sailboat and another 23.5 ft cabin Cruiser to blob in but love going out. Way out. Love your vids. I see future mobing in my destiny. I have a 2600 sq ft shop in Washington at the base of MT Baker. Welding and fiberglass. I just bought a plasma cutter and tig welder so with all the other tools I can make anything cool.. Love your vids.
Sounds awesome rob! I'm glad you are enjoying the vids and hopefully they are giving you some ideas. Keep me posted on your build!
Hey man! Im just across the border in canada. Trying to get into this... Im used to just tossing a mattress in a passenger van but really looking into making my own 4x4 camping rig.
Got lots of great ideas but need some skills (welding, mechanics) to see them realized
Well, I would like to do this as an experience, not as a lifestyle. If he enjoys this, there is no debate, whatever makes his life happy. But as someone who wants to raise kids, have a decent bath whenever I want to, I guess this wont cut it. And coming from a part of world where house prices aren't expensive and mortgage finishes off in five years, house is way better, Especially since I am getting old now. But couple of weeks a year in a car is something I'd love to do.
Take the inside door skin off and mount a drop down table on there, just a thought
That's a great idea, I've not thought of that. ~ Brian
Might as well throw some good insulation in there too
Definitely remove door inside.
This minimalist must owe alot of child support.
@@supernintendo7579 LOL!
Brian really has a fun set up. A thoughtful minimalist. Great Tacoma truck.
5 years? Sierra must think they are on the longest walk ever … joke stolen from Norm MacDonald.
Wow, great use of space. Your setup gets good mileage out of the truck as well.
"locally sourced honey" is my favourite part of the whole video
😂😂😂
Okay, this man is well-equipped with survival skills!
I saw a vital farms egg crate!! My wife works at one of their egg plants. So cool to see!!!
Those are great eggs! I always buy those if they're available at the grocery stores I visit on the road.
Projectors will sell like never before. Great vision Brian!
Thanks Potshot! I'm actually shocked at how well this little thing performs.
"People in house would literally pay to be this comfortable."
Well let's not get carried away guys... you're still laying on the floor of a truck bed.
I prefer my truck camper. I can stand up fully, even in the shower. Gotta have a full bath with shower and hot running water.
But his truck bed takes him places we only wish we could go
Bro I love it, I’m in a 3/2 made 130k this year, just worked 12, drive 2, caught a 18” red n cooked breakfast for my 3 beautiful kids but after the 30 second argument w my wife I wish I could trade places! Live it how you love it bro!
Thanks Matthew!
2 characters?
Yup, I certainly think so.
Have a blast you guys!
Place a bicycle inner tube between bed cap and back window then inflate it. It works much better than rolling up a towel, and you can leave it there for good. Hope this helps.
I really appreciate these videos. I have a lot of interest in this lifestyle, and recently bought an old Tacoma. But one of the things I really enjoy in life is the company of women. And you keep making it look like this lifestyle generally does not involve that.
Hey thanks so much for the comment! I'm glad you are liking these videos. Oh lived in my camper with my girlfriend Ashley for 3 months and it was amazing. I'll be doing a bunch of videos on that trip soon, just need to catch up!
Awesome, I look forward to them, thanks.
Yes I wanted to ask that question without sounding like an ogre. I’m glad you framed it that way.
Hey Chaos, this is a great topic to chat about. I've found meeting women while on the road is vastly different from a more traditional living situation. If you attend various van life meetups, hit up off the beaten path hot springs where it's primarily just camping, and join a few online groups of full-timers who are single then it's actually not hard to find female companionship. I've found that I can't really date a woman who is living a "normal' life since they always get mad at the fact I don't stay in one spot. I adjusted my perspective and now I'm only interested in dating women who either part-time or full-time on the road. Just started talking to a gal I met and I'm pretty excited about it.
After 5 years living in a Toyota mid-size truck and he seems quite sane. Nice job.
The dog showed up like who they are talking too 😂
Hello,
what is the brand and type of that projector?
The camera guy panned away from that magic mushroom book quick lol
An excellent example of living an intentional values based life. Well done!
You guys rock. I subscribed to both of you. I'm living in my car. Thank you so much for the videos. Keep em coming.
That's awesome abram! We are glad to have you following along for sure!
I've been doing it for 20 years
@@fvrrljr wow!!!
I’m doing better than you I’m living in a cardboard box, I have no bills, life is great!
@@jimmycline4778 Free to do drugs 24/7
Ok man what you have there with the slide out is a very good idea.
Now what you need to do is make it a full length side out and go into business fitting them into all vehicles like I can see a full slide out in my Toyota van and that would double the size of the van. You have hit the nail on the head there man. You need to get on this now before ever one else hits on your plan. I am going to do this myself to my van. Thank you very much showing me this.
Good luck in your travels.
Down 2 mob sounds like a tagging crew
That’s the best setup I’ve seen so far
Thanks Angelo!
Honestly have always wanted to do something like this but just haven’t thought of a steady way to make money while doing it
Damien charette - me too, would love to leave my job and live like this. How does he make money!?
@@peteglanton9259 I'm wondering the same. I think it'd help if they describe how they support their lifestyles.
When I bought my 43 litre boat fridge, I mentioned to the shoppie that 0.7 amps per hour was awesome! He laughed and said, "sure, in a climate controlled laboratory, standing completely still...!" I still had more than enough solar going in, to run it and everything else I needed in the far north of Australia.
5 years living in a 5 foot bed
Me, a 6'9" man "cool i should do that"
Buy a long cab Toyota Tundra.
@@sssnipermonkey5566 yep. Long bed is 8ft. You could add a slide out like his and have nearly ten feet. Even the short bed tundra is a 6.4ft bed. Add a slide-out and you’ve got 8 ft or so.
Your always promoting your boys, I love that brother!! You bring that badass energy, glad I found your videos through brian lol!!
Expanding off your idea, A slide could be made out the rear of a van. I'm surprised no one has marketed your truck bed slide yet.
Dang a van slide would be insane!! Holy cow that would be a big slide 🤔
Hey 64maxpower! I actually have the design guide for sale on my website. I've had roughly 400 people buy it over the past 1.5 years. If you're interested in checking it out, here's the link - www.coloradobackcountryadventures.com/store/briangalyonscustomdesignidea
that's gotta be my favorite overland rig I've seen so far
I’m just sat eating my take away chilling out watching this I love it guys I can’t stand Tv 📺 thanks for another mint video
bon appetit
Haha that's awesome man! Really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching
Thanks for checking out my minimalist 4x4 home. Currently watching this on the projector in my topper...cheers to the good life!
me too man, me too hahah
Down2Mob Overland me 2 awesome truck !
5:05, one of the things people are looking for they never might have thought about, putting cardboard at the bottom to cover frozen stuff but also still have a "fridge."
"Is that Jack Bla... oh."
Phil, any idea what happened tp Brian's channel? It says not found when I click through the description.
I expected a “comin’ at yeahha!” from Jack Black at the beginning of the video!
5yrs living out of a 4x4. That's a solid effort. Bet there's a lot of memories in your rig.
Thanks Maverick Offroad, I feel very fortunate to be living this way. It's restored my faith in humanity and being immersed in nature is good for the soul.
Appreciate the unique approach to Brian’s set-up
He marches to his own drum
And very thoughtful field tested approach to every inch and every detail
And Brian is always generous with the details of his rig
Others definitely take cues from his rig and fluid set up over time-
How much work if any to the motor tranny and drivetrain 🤔 at 300 plus
And remote camping is what counts 🤘🤘
And traveling with his pup 🤙
Thanks for the upload !!!
Hey Finn, thanks for the kind words! Yes, I actually cracked the head gasket last fall in my truck so I dropped a Jasper engine in it and everything has been working great. I hope to get another 200K out of my truck before making a switch to something else. Cheers to remote camping, I love getting away from crowds. Hope your week is going awesome!
Colorado Backcountry Adventures Curious when you eventually move on to something else, what kind of rig would it be? -Greetings from Cali!
My biggest question is income? Gas food maintenance etc? Absolutely love this lifestyle but how do you fund it?
Same, that's my biggest curiosity
tans snakehide and uses it to catch sunbeams, sells the sunbeams in the city for petrol, trades the petrol for gasoline at the border... done deal!
I have a few different revenue streams. The main driver is my youtube channel, that pays the most. I also have outdoor companies which have put me on a monthly retainer to do content for them. My website pulls in a decent amount of money and I'm beginning to field offers from companies who want to sponsor me. All in all, I couldn't be more pleased with the way things have unfolded. ~ Brian
"Less human activity"
yes
I wouldn't do that without a few pea shooters.
I know right? I can't stand people. Always causing me problems
Living the Dream …...Good luck and God Bless you Brother.
Thank you Anthony, best wishes to you as well.
wow, half the fun is making that truck a home, looks very interesting
Nice truck ,🤙🏼
One negatieve thing is the high lift jack on front of the bull bar ,it almost killed me when a car crashed in the back of my truck ,the jack attaches broke off and passed the windscreen...really bad day then !
Keep safe ,and rolling .
Hi Hugues, yeah I've actually been thinking about moving this to my roof rack for the exact reason you mentioned. If you don't mind me asking, where did put your hi-lift jack?
Hi ,
I Blok it in the bed of my truck (now I have a Toyota Tundra )and the car where it was put in front was a Mitsubishi shogun I think (because I live in Europe )and it has Pajero model as name .
It is a heavy peace of equipment and keep it as low as possible ,because in that same accident my fire extinguishers has made a flight also and landed 30cm from my daughter on the motor hood of the 3e car that was involved in the crash.
But I don’t live in the truck that makes it les important than in your case ,you need space to live in .
And since that crash we didn’t traveled anymore due to children,but now I am building a off-road car military Peugeot P4 and it is actually a Mercedes G wagon .
You can find it one Facebook “G klass or P4 “ it not nearly finished due to long term illness,but I am slowly building backup .
And will be starting to travel again,my children’s are getting adults now.
My advice is al that can travel in a car that does a 360 degree side rol due to a crash and is heavy ,more than 1 kilogram is a potential projectile.
And a accident can be minor ore extreme,even when you are not the responsible for the crash.
So it made me very cautious...but You live in it and don’t have the luxury to do exemption on space so that’s difficult.
I hope you understand,my English is not so great .
Therefore I like these kind of ideas and setups as yours.
Keep safe and enjoy life on the move ,it gives you peace and freedom,that’s my second gaol!
Se ya .
what happens when the tacoma needs maintenance done?
I'm a pretty good mechanic so I either find a place where I can do the repairs myself or if its a big job then I have a few shops in the West I trust to get quality work done. Luckily I've not had too many problems. Thanks for watching! ~ Brian
When you drive a tacoma you're the one that breaks down and the truck fixes you.
I've tanned a lot of rattle snake skins. You can drop the alcohol portion of your method as it not needed. Seems like it would have an adverse affect. I use a leather glove that easily rubs off the excess meat. Then rub on glycerin until it wouldn't soak up anymore and it'll come out vibrant and soft as a golf glove. Just FYI.
Awesome man, thank you for the tips!
slide out table/kitchen from back seat.
Great video, if I could make a suggestion for you truck topper window to the truck cab, use a mountain bike inner tube, and put it in there to seal off the rain wind and light. I’ve done this on my Dodge Ram, and it works great. Using a small hand pump like for a soccer ball, will not take up space and easily inflated but won’t over inflate it either! Let me know what you think.
That little projector awesome definitely getting one. Gives me some ideas for my Silverado crew cab 😀😀😀😀
Do you know the brand name?
@@NSRS1 no but Amazon got some for reasonable prices
Brian is Super Kool ... got everything under control !
Thanks snappa222
Cool life style but I don't understand why he bought a shortbed and then built that slide-out in the short bed. And why get a crew cab if you are traveling solo?? Makes no sense.
Hello Adventures 4YourSoul, had some time this morning and wanted to respond to folks on here asking questions. Hope your day is starting off on a good note. I originally bought this truck in 2005 when I was living in Southern California, it was my surfboard/beach rig. It works great for throwing my shortboards in the back and having 3 friends accompany me to the beach for a session. However if I had to do it over again given the fact I'm now full-timing in this I would definitely go with the access cab, 6 foot bed. I'd still build a slide out extension since 6 feet isn't enough room for me to really stretch out but I think it would be nice to have a 6 foot bed. If you have any other questions then feel free to hit me up here or on my channel. Thanks ~ Brian
@@OffGridBackcountryAdventures You could make telescoping slideouts all nested together. Cheaper than a new truck. Be well!
Remember in Braveheart, the warrior from Ireland, who was a little crazy, and said "it's my island"? Down2Mob you remind me of him. LOL.
man. I would so choose this life style. looks fun and adventurous. Just quit the job, pack my stuff and go.
Aaron Soto until you run out of food and gas money etc lol
Do you have a guide or a video that shows how to do a similar slide out bed compartment! I have a 5foot bed on my truck and that would be perfect
love both your guys videos, I'm down to mob but my wife and 3 kids are not . LOL! Keep up the great work!
Haha thx jon! Maybe ease em into it?! Lol
Wow! Loved the entertainment center. So clever!
Thanks Jean, it's working out great!