So excited to have found your channel! Prepping my FJ for some trips here in NorCal as I haven’t had the opportunity to go with covid! Your stuff looks like a great resource :)
I love your rig👌🏽 I just subscribed. You have a great personality 😃 I’ve read many reviews that mention one negative is the blind spots. Would you agree? Have you modified to make visibility better?
Big time. Also maybe just a little small? I chose it for the vibe as well as the capabilities. If I were to lean less towards aesthetics, I would have gotten a newer 4Runner or Tacoma.
Liked and subbed. Say, being a FJ owner for a whole 5 days, one of which with a blown headlight bulb, step up to the Sylvania 9003 H4 when you need to replace. The bulbs actually put out similar color light to your add on lights on the grille guard and I can see really well with them even on low beam. A bit pricey (the dealership compensated me well for changing my own bulbs) but worth every penny!
I don’t know how you don’t have more views...videos are always entertaining, well made and informative. Good stuff. Looking forward to Prewitt Ridge opening up again.
I love that you’re thinking of getting an adventure vehicle! I don’t have any experience with European models, though, so o can be much help there. Good luck!
What a great video!!! Very inspired. Just bought my FJ and can’t wait to get started! Can you tell me what front fender gard you use? Like the looks - not to much. Perfect! Best From Casper
So glad I found your channel before making a huge purchase! I decided to go with the Toyota FJ Cruiser instead of the Jeep Wrangler. Thanks man! Cant wait for my first excursion!
Love the solar setup! I to have an 07 FJ. For lights I went with the factory wire harness and switch in the cab. Then I added a big relay and a set of 7" round single LED lamps. The lights were about 70$ off amazon and the OEM harness and switch were just under 100$. I really wanted to keep the OEM functionality of the lights. They turn on with the high beams when enabled. The reason I went with big lamps was for driving in moose country off road. Nothing will ruin a trip like hitting a moose at 40 mph, 75 miles away from pavement. Have you had any issues with the weight of the tent and you on the roof? I know the OEM spec is only 150 lbs.
I would like to know what the size of the tires is I liked them a lot, I have the same 2008 FJ cruiser but 4x2 I live in Arizona and I would like to make modifications to them to be able to explore
Aaron! Dude, glad you're liking the rig. Yes, man, plans for sure, but I'm taking my time. Right now, the interior is super flexible - I keep extra gear in bins which I can customize per trip. Some structure would help me have a permanent kitchen, and maybe a permanent place for my air compressor. In due time!
Duel battery set up! Up grade the alternator and look at Dirty Parts .com for there switch and tray, did my 2012 FJ. But also looking for a solar set up too, not permanent like yours but portable. Nice rig by the way!
Some reason my automatic trans f j differential light went on now and I make turn under 10 miles an hour the back wheels skid and abs lights are on any ideas?
Sub'd. You're very pleasant to listen to. Any possibility I can get your rigging of the spare tire to mount the rotopax? I thought of doing what you did.
Brooks nice video, question on your Dometic ice cooler, why didn't you or maybe you did plug into your cigarette lighter for powering your domestic while driving? Tk you
Hey man, thanks! Well, I certainly could’ve. I want a consistent temp though, and I can’t guarantee I’ll be driving enough to achieve that. A power bank gives me peace of mind and consistent power.
I also have a fj 2010 but I'm real OCD about certain things so i have to ask. The on off switch for your lights. Why did you drill a hole in your dash when you had to empty spots just above and to the right. The 2 rectangular covers were meant for accessories. Just curious.
Hi. I'm Michael, a FJ Cruiser Driver from Germany and I'm searching for some ideas for my modifications. And your Rig is just cool. But i a have a question about the Rotopax Watertanks. Do they turn green if you are out in the desert? And how easy are they to clean?
Hey man, I love my Rotopax water canisters. They haven't turned green on me yet, and I've been to the desert many times. For cleaning, I've dropped recommended amounts of chlorine in there. There's not really a better way to go about it. Rotopax are great if you lack interior space. I do see a lot of guys using any old water canister in their trunk, and it works great without costing a lot. I also have a generic canister if I need to carry more water. But since my FJ is kinda small, I usually just load out the Rotopax and call it good.
Generally all of them. The solar installation. The rooftop tent. You mentioned it with the lights, why not with all the other cool add ons. Keep on going man. Nice video. Subbed.
