Overlanding in a Full Size Truck - Pros and Cons - 2019 Toyota Tundra TRD Offroad 

Pro: it's big Con: it's big

I do lots of hunting and I go through some tuff terrain , I buffed my tundra so many times there was no clear code left , I finely had it painted with rhino liner , it looks so cool and nothing scratches it anymore , love your videos brother , God bless

I switch from a 2018 Tacoma TRD Offroad to a 2016 F150 Extended Cab 5.0L with the FX4 Offroad Package. I agree with your pros and cons. Once you go full size with that 35 or 36 gallon tank their is no turning back. I am spoiled with my 630 mile range! The interior alongside my 6.5 ft bed is perfect for me as well as someone else coming along side.

As someone who has always Overland in a full size vehicle you made good valid points

I’ve now had two Tacomas, two land cruisers (60 and 100) and now my tundra. Oh. And a ‘73 K5 on a 6” lift. Spot on with pros and cons. Size and power. Versus maneuverability and MPG

Sometimes I really miss my 4runner because it was super awesome but after owning a Tundra for 5 years, I could never go back.

Great thing about the 5.7s “archaic” design-it’s bulletproof. And once you’re off the highway there’s absolutely no mileage advantage to a turbo V6 eco boost. Every gas pickup we run on the farm here gets pretty much the same 13-14 mpg.

I'm not gonna lie the intro these videos are so inspiring

Great opening sequence. Just starting my 2012 Tundra overland rig build. Really appreciate your channel.

I drive a 2017 gmc 1500 sierra denali I 100% agree with your points. The first pin stripes made me cringe but then I went back the following week and so on and I have to say my full size overland truck never looked better. Gas price is small price to pay and well worth it 👌. I have 7" inch rc GM suspension lift kit/knuckle kit with 35x12.50r18 km3. The gas price doesn't bother me as much, it makes up for it on the the hwy and even sometimes on overlanding adventures. I was well aware of the gas price difference from mid and full size truck after all its my second full size truck I bought for overlanding. GREAT VIDEO MY FRIEND 👍✌.

Just picked p an Army Green Tundra last week. cant wait to get it on the trail. Your videos offer everyday and common issues which are nice things to learn about. not just learning about major fixes. Keep up the good work man!

I just bought a 2020 Tundra, however being in the military i have a bunch of parts but no time to install. Your videos are very helpful thanks man. 🤙

Wheelbase is equally as significant as width. Good vids. I have a ‘17 Tundra CMOR 4x4. Love it. Just 285’s. No lift. Mainly for hunting, fishing and camping. If ur ever in So Cal, let us know. Lots of Tundras down here (a lot of mall crawlers too)

You got your Toyota about the same time last year that I got my limited tundra. I love and have watched your videos since then, in fact you influenced much of the great accessories that I have bought like the wallet. Be safe and keep on keeping on, brother.

Great info Broski.. 🤘🏽 I've been working on my 2002 1stgentundra rig for approximately 1yr 1/2. Tundras give a multitude of benefits... Keep those vids coming bro...

As A proud owner of a midsize Tacoma, I have outgrown it physically but financially I’m stuck. so my dream vehicle is a full-size either a tundra or F150 it’s a dream because I want it already lifted with most of the mods that I like. All that would be pretty expensive so I’ll keep dreaming🤑

Hi guys! I love your video's Edward, no matter what the subject matter! Infact, I think you mixing it up with different topics and adventures makes for a better channel. I am happy to see you, Katie and Bernie are healthy and safe. Look forward to new content when you can get out and about! Thank you for all the effort you put into your channel, it defiantly shows!! Love you all!

As an previous owner of Toyota land cruisers and hilux double cabs in Africa, and completing many overland trips, it’s well known that reliability is uppermost in our minds, a common saying in Africa is that you can fix only two vehicles on the road easily, that’s a Toyota and a Land Rover, believe me it’s true, even the smallest village had some sort of part inventory to fix a problem. After many years of travel and now living in the USA and owning a Tundra TRD PRO reliability is still with the Toyota’s

Thank you for giving real world reviews! I overland a Ram 2500 CC short box, mainly because it's what I have. lol The truck does a great job and I love the extra room. Being an older guy, I don't have to push things to the limit any longer. Comfort carries a lot of weight with me. I'm from Albany, OR., so central OR. is my playground. See you on the trail!

So far everything for having a fullsize has worked nice. Plus for me I take my wife and 4 kids with me and they love every minute of it. My rig is a 1997 chevy k1500 suburban. Definitely not nice like yours but it cost me 800 bucks and a plan. I'd say it nice because I like to fabricate so the bumpers roof rack is all ideas from the noggin and my sons definitely enjoy helping me. Thanks for the video. Big trucks need loving too

I'll be getting me a Tundra soon. I'll get me that Pro TRD. I like that power back window. Thanks for the Pros and Cons. 👍

Another excellent video... quickly becoming one of my fav channels. Honest discussion without shameless promotion and pro level production!

Great video and your points are well laid out. I am in the starting process of a mild overland setup on my 2020 Silverado and I definitely appreciate the work of fellow "full sizers" who can show the world it's not just doable, but also reasonably accomplished. Keep up the great, informative videos!

I like the video and you make good valid points. I also like that you talk about the pros and cons and seem legitimately honest about it. Keep up the good work and nice videos.

Another Saweet video! I’ve considered getting a full size truck for my primary overlanding vehicle. I feel like I have the best of both worlds with the 100 series Land Cruiser. Large enough to store all of my wife’s stuff 🤣🤣, yet small enough to navigate tighter trails. Stay safe!

Excellent video my man. Thus far my tundra crew max has been the best decision I made for overlanding with the wife and two little boys. Keep up the good work would love to hit a trail with u one of these days!!

After owning a Full size Beast like the Tundra, you realize just how small, cramped, underpowered and toyish "midsize" trucks like the Tacoma really are.... People upgrade from a Tacoma to a Tundra. Never the other way around.

Thank you so much for all your advice. I am trying to break into this lifestyle with my husband and your videos are helping me to contivnce him :-).

I was overlanding in 2005 Volvo XC70, which is 2.5 turbo calling for premium gas. Gas-wise, Tundra cost me on par with that smaller turbo-engine in city driving. Tundra turns even less thirsty on a highway when all the stuff in Volvo's full length roof basket is dragging the car back, while in Tundra the same gear is hidden in vast and almost always empty space under its bed cap. I would not touch an old Volvo's reliability question, because such thing does not exist... Very glad that I finally bought my Tundra and can overland anywhere I want, not looking jealously at places where Volvo can't physically go or endlessly bury in its repairs.

I’ve owned many smaller Jeeps and trucks. Then came kids, wanted a Tacoma crew cab so bad but bought a Chevy 1500 crew cab for about 8k less. I’m sold on the room and power of a full size now. I drive it through anything and have almost no good paint left! Leaning Tundra TRD Pro for my next truck.

Just bought the 2021 tundra Trd off road sr5……..and I love it

i use to drive a old lifted solid axle 4runner lifted 7 inches just got a new tundra and i love it ,was camping out this past weekend!

Great video! Keep rocking the full-size! Love seeing these things out there no matter the make. Love your setup! Stay safe and keep exploring!

Got here from DirtLifestyle. Keep up the good work man, subscribed. Greets from Herzegovina.

I had an FJ and that thing took me everywhere. I saw the pinstripes as a badge or trophy for getting to my destination and back. I miss that rig, but looking to get a tundra in the near future.

Currently have a toco, but after watching the video looking into a tundra. Subbed after watching this.keep up the good work

Excellent Rig walk-around and the commentary for the purpose was helpful. Thanks for sharing!

The week I was going to purchase my 2020 Tundra concrete limited all dealerships went into lock down, and unfortunately me buying a new Tundra does not fall under essential, my job does but not my personal vehicle. Great video I can't wait till I'm a Tundra owner

Ed, great decision on the full size Tundra and the durability of the Toyota! 😀👌🏾👍🏾

Surprised you’re getting 13mpg on that as an average. We opted for Ram diesels because of the mileage was so bad on the Tundra and reliability of the Cummins was better. Best we saw on a trip with our buddy’s Tundra TRd Pro was 10mpg. Always good to see Tacoma guys go fullsize!!! Welcome to the club

Your pros and cons are on point. The rig is coming along great.

Great intro, that first minute or so is powerful stuff. ~ Subbed.

I might be a little bias, but love that truck. Glad I was able to help you get it, and also that you are rocking the social media - great job! (Bobby from Toyota)

I love your truck Edward. Even though I’m more of a Chevy Silverado type of guy. Lol. But your setup is awesome. I hope you and your family are doing ok and have a fun weekend 👍

I’m currently driving a 2020 TRD Off road short bed. I love it but I’m curious about jumping into a Tundra mainly for space. When I camp with my girlfriend dog and two younger kids we definitely feel the squeeze. I’d hate to trade it in but if I do I will be going for the Tundra. I know you currently have the Ram now. Anyway great channel man. Nice to see a fellow Vancouver Overlander. Cheers.

My son has a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with a Hemi 5.7L and if you put it on cruise it will get right at 20mpg. When you get to a certain speed it will run on less cylinders but thats carrying basically nothing but luggage in the back going to Florida. Right now gas is $1.75 a gallon where we live. Hi Katie & Bernie 🐕🐕🐕🐕👋👋👋👋

Taking my F250 Powerstroke this August from Ohio to do part of the Alpine loop And Imogene. Of course the shelf roads are a little more sketchy in a full size, but man I can't wait.

Good stuff! My Tundra is ready for some camping! Love the channel!

I love Toyotas, and was considering trading my 5th gen 4Runner in and get a Tundra. They’re great trucks. I just wish they offered them with a beefy diesel engine! Some other trucks with diesel engines get insane torque and better fuel economy.

I love Toyota’s I want a tundra, Tacoma and a 4 runner lol. The taco seems too small but the Tundra seems slightly too big for the trails. I think the tundra is the way to go for me tho. I don’t wheel much but it’s something I want to get into.

The tent looks like it is in a precarious location at the same height as back window and sticking out past the tailgate. If the right vehicle were to hit you from the rear it could drive it into the back seat. I am retired now and want a full sized pickup that I can drive from one coast to the other to visit my two kids and explore BLM land and stay out for extended periods. Nice video.

Nice Job man. Glad to see the channel picking up momentum. Cheers

Hey Ed, sounds like some good reasoning to me. I've settled on the Tundra for my future pickup purchase. You just can't beat the reliability.

Awesome video, just found your channel. Looking forward to going through it some more. I just recently upgraded from the 3rd Gen tacoma to a tundra as well. The added room and power were a huge bonus for me as well.

Excited to see what lift you go with. I’m pretty set on a tundra being my overland vehicle so I enjoy watching everything you do to help me get ready.

Good stuff , I’m actually considering a tundra myself and I’m searching peoples honest advise of the truck , I versed on all of the cons or concerns in my case of the fuel economy but I to believe I’m good with it and think the over all reliability of the Toyota surpasses the cons . Be safe .

I have a 2020 f250 which I'm making into a overland ,all ready added the DECK now waiting on Leitner bedrack.

Great pros and con’s list! You hit it right on the nose if you want to overland or just 4 wheel drive on trails you have expect dings, dents and scratches. I bought a few quarter panels and had to repaint my truck a couple of times since I kept the F150 for 20 years and 200,000 miles. Now that I own a tundra and only pull my trailer that is all she serves me for. Another pLus is the reliability like you stated maybe a diNosuar but when I am on the road I can fix some things on it a plus service it for quite a few things, just changed all my diff fluids and gear box too. All of the Have 2 drain and fill plugs. Great vids also!,,

Love Tundra too. I feel like 2020 will be the last true reliable year. Since 2021 Tundras will be made in Mexico. Stay safe!

Yep, yep great video my bro! I’ve already decided on the 2020 1794 for my build. Cant wait to own her!

Now I can't wait for the Rebel build.

This us my first time at your channel and I really like it. Keep up the good work.

I can’t wait to see how it turns out . I’m stoked I know you’ve been planning these upgrades for a minute now .

Good info, I'm on my second tundra 4in ready Lyft did wonders for it done professionally at the dealership. My first tundra saved my rear from getting stranded several times. Eats through sand like it's cool.

I'm currently using my 2006 Chevy crew cab with a rough country 3' leveling kit with a tepui rtt it's awesome I love it. I know it's outfitted like yours or others on RU-vid just thought I would give my opinion. Love my truck 👍👍👍👍👍

I was on a very narrow road yesterday. Pin stripping all over as the road was narrow only due to overgrowth. Had to turn around because a very large tree came down across the road. Too large for my dinky 12 inch blade chainsaw. Turning around meant backing into small branches but the tree trunks were not too far off the road. In a 4Runner that was possible, in a full size truck like a Tundra? That may well have been about 3 miles all in reverse.

Thank you for the great work you do on all your videos!

Stay safe and happy!!! Thanks for the video.

I love these Tundra road videos, be safe and keep going.

Awesome info video with amazing footage! Thanks for sharing!

Hey Edward, Love the channel and really appreciate you sharing. I have an F150 that I put a 3.5 inch SST lift on. I liked it except it put the CV axles at an angle that gave me problems off-roading. I switched it for a 4” BDS suspension lift and it’s been great and not a single problem. Just thought the information would be helpful.

In terms of cons, it would have been good to add how having a full size in the city compares. That is worth weighing too, because I would assume driving a mid size (in the city) is preferable.

Subbed. 4xoverland had a great vehicle about this topic also. Essentially size is comfort vs off-roading ability

The tundra is a tanks. I don’t think there’s any other midsize truck brand that has gotten over 1,000,000 miles numerous times. I’m waiting to see what the new tundra looks like so I can get one

Hey man! new to the channel, I've just recently become interested in the overlanding scene. I have a Ram 1500, and am excited to see a good channel with another full sized rig! I'll be staying tuned to see the progress!

As someone who just bought their first Jeep I can tell you I almost wish I would have gotten the gladiator. I am planning out a overland setup for a family of 4 and the space and tow rating of the JLU rubicon is a big bottleneck. At almost twice the tow rating of the wrangler it allows for so many more options.

Great video and information. I do agree a lot with what you are saying about the larger truck. I went thru a lot of the same decisions when looking for a truck to pull out small light hybrid camper and to take on overland adventures. First was the Tacoma. On print it was able to do the job. But as I researched I discovered once they where loaded up they where severely underpowered and got horrible fuel mileage. This would mean lots of pit stops to refuel which would be more money. On to the next truck was the Tundra. It had higher tow capacity, higher payload and more room. This truck check lots of the boxes off for me. I just could get over how much of a gas hog it was. Since I knew something’s about diesels I decided it would need to be consider. So I looked at a Ram 2500 Mega Cab truck powered by a 6.7 Cummins engine. The Cummins engine has been proved to be a great work horse engine. They are know for providing consistent reliable horsepower with gobs of torq. The truck has overbuilt solid axle front and back. This truck also has coil spring suspension front and rear for great suspension articulation. They payload and towing capacities are amazing. The interior is super spacious. And best of all It can tow a 4200lbs camper with 500lbs of gear and the family getting 15mpg going up and down mountain passes. Empty It get 19-20 mpg on the highway and 16-18mpg in town. I obviously chose the Ram and am loving it. I can’t wait to start outfitting it with equipment and gear for over landing trips.

Really making me change my mind about getting a new Tacoma.

I can't wait to see her with the lift. I love watching your channle grom man you have done great at it! Another thing I really like is you talking about your pu I don't see a whole lot of people overlanding with a full-size pu and it gives me more hope with my old F250. Thanks for sharing this Ed. Stay safe and healthy brother!

Great stuff as usual, Edward. You guys stay well!

Good cometary. I agree with full size...and with fuel prices low right now its a plus.

Always loving your BGM! Great taste!

Never hurts to have power!

I like the bed-top tent. Not so high off the ground and now you're gonna change it. Good video.

Awesome, just awesome 👌

I have a ‘14 Ram 2500 that I’m considering putting a Carli suspension on. I live in the Sierra Nevada and find myself on trails that I wish I had some more clearance. It is expensive for sure. CJC Offroad in So Cal will do the work when I’m ready.

Great video dude, you got a new subscriber 🤙🏾I plan on lifting my Tundra soon.

Thank you for the review! I have the same truck and awesome video!

Interesting look at pros and cons...also enjoyable simply as a nice video compilation of some beautiful shots. :-)

Pinstripes are medals 🎖

Hey man I love your full truck Toyota Tundra build! I recently just got into my first truck. 2017 Toyota Tundra SR5, it's not 4 wheel drive but I still love the way it drives! Thinking of keeping it for a couple years, maybe just do something simple like a lift&tires before I can trade her in for a 2020 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro 4×4 Calvary blue&I will probably go all out as I want to get into overlanding😎👌🏼

Simply superb Edward! 👍

Love the Tundras and your channel. Quality videos and helpful info. At the lift phase of mods on mine too. What lift did you decide to go with? Thanks man👍

We Overland Up your way once a year, it’s fantastic,

Nice video Edward... Some things to think about. I have a Jeep jk... So far so good over here.

I can’t deal with Pinstrips that’s why I am wrapping it clear

Just started to follow you. Can't wait for all the upgrade. Love Tundras. Stay safe.

Hey Ed another great video. Your videos definitely help during this Covid-19 time. Always enjoy seeing how your truck evolves since purchase.... a really nice looking truck. Curious how many miles you have put on the truck in the last year. Looking forward to the next one

Great vid as usual. As far as your rack, pretty much all bed walls are flimsy. You should consider thru bolt the rack to the bed itself. Seen others do it, works great.

great insights brother.....keep on truckin!