1st gen Tundra is a great truck. Going to Utah 04/22 in my 2000 Tundra. Thank you for the video.

Love this channel and your gear. These vids remind me of the old KZread days. Tundras are an amazing machine. Every vid is fully watched and thumbs up.

Ron Swanson is here to tell you how to own a Tundra like a man. Love this. Just respectfully teasing. Thanks for sharing!

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

Not the first time that comparison has been made, and I find it flattering.

Great real world build. Perfect video. Informative and to the point. I just got an '03 Tundra access cab TRD that is my dirt bike hauler. I've got a lot of the same stuff you've done and kept the rig stealthy. Running the GoTreads traction mats kept inside the cab along with my Waterport shower, compressor, tools, etc Keep up the good work.

I think this is one of my favorites videos. I really like this guy and how honest and simple he is and how is gives his experience with his Tundra and loves Moab as much I do. I live in Salt Lake City Utah so I get the pleasure to go to Moab 6 or more times a year. I believe he lives in Grand junction Colorado close to Moab Utah

This is a K.I.S.S. build. All function, no need to be a show off. I was pleased to see your set up as I have a bought new in 2005 a first gen tundra double cab also set up almost identical and have same philosophy. These trucks run down the highway at 70mph or creep up the mountain tote roads at 5mph. Their torque converters are great with no need to ride the brakes down steep hills when in 1st Lo range.

‘03 Tundra owner here, so I really enjoyed this video

Great video, love seeing first Gen tundras still rolling!! Would really like to see more HPG Mobility themed videos

Your basic intro philosophy is spot on! Great philosophy and talk!

Just Sub'd. I love my 02' 1stgentundra. Less is more in key areas. 1st thing I did was address all key maintenance areas. Then added coin to other areas requiring strength, like OME 660Lb Coils up front to support ARB Sahara steel bumper to essentially protect your (3) Coolers. 👉🏽Tranny, Radiator, Steering cooler in case of unforseen impact w/ animal or auto etc. $4,000 later, beats $45,000-$50k dollar New rig. And I don't worry about scratches! 😄 Cool channel...

I have a 2004 Tundra V8 4X4 Double Cab. I added amber LED fog lights plus amber LED ditch lights and will upgrade the lighting wiring harness to upgrade to handle 100 watt halogen bulbs.

Well thought-out super-useful rig. Thank you for the tour.

Ideal rig right here! As in some weather techs and man it’s gold!

cool set up.. thanks for sharing with us.. be safe out there

I have a similar 1st gen Tundra that primarily used for off road and back country. A couple suggestions I have is to add a dual battery setup so you can power your inverter and other items without drawing power from the main truck battery. You can also link the batteries via button to jump yourself. Also recommend looking into air cargo L tracks to install in the bed. Far more versatile with better load capacity than your angle iron. Just ordered my first kit bag from HPG and excited for it to arrive and put it to use.

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

I really don't have any electrical accessories. I do have a good AGM battery in there. I got excited about L tracks until I started looking at my actual use. Decided they were way too much for the topper. Solved the bicycle transport problem much more simply so that was out. There's an argument to be made for mounting them along each side of the bed though.

Excellent breakdown (poor choice of words perhaps) Evan. I'm looking to upgrade my vehicle and this definitely gives me somethings to think about. Thanks. Nate

New subscriber here , I got 2004 tundra. This video is so helpful . Thank you from Serbian brother.

GREAT video! Thank you for sharing! I have 2005 Tundra TRD 4 door that I purchased new. I love the truck (I wish Toyota would have replaced the Frame when they did their RUST RECALL/REWORK/WARRANTY - see TSB - rather than spraying some goop on the Frame that made the issue worse, but that's another story...)!!! You have some great ideas! I'm glad I stumbled onto your channel. We are starting to try some camping. I'm disabled and having things easier is key. Thanks!

Tundra looks AMAZING

Good video. Nice to see how you have your rig setup. Ran across your video looking for Gen1 Tundras with bed cap as I'm thinking about doing the same with mine. I've got a 2004 Tundra Limited AC TRD Offroad I bought new and still own. Just turned over 75K miles (obviously not my daily) so it should last me another 18 years...

Cool beans. Sensible and versatile. Thx!

I’ll give you another excellent tire choice. Firestone DESTINATION XT AT. I run Method 702 wheels on my Chevy Trail Boss along with 285/70/17’s… I’ve been running them for 2 years and they still are in excellent condition. My wife actually got them for her Tahoe as well after running Falken At’s (Garbage tire). Snow traction is out of this world, excellent in wet, and of course dry. Try them and you won’t be disappointed. They are also very quiet.

Awesome tips and tricks.

Thank You Evan. Kind regards, Denis

Makes sense, practical setup.

Thanks! Some real life info on recoveries too! Love my 2006!

The rims are awesome I wanna get some for my tundra

Great info thanks

04 Double Cab Tundra with the 2UZ-FE 4.7l here. Very interested in closer pics of how your carbine mount in rear is bolted in. Also....do SAR here in southern UT, hoping to get a HPG Windcheater as my do all SAR/hunting/area study shell.

i like the subtle shitting on the "overlanders" haha

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

The exploding popularity of car camping has resulted in some really great equipment from suspension to camp gear that was never available before. But it's easier than ever to go overboard bolting a bunch of shiny objects to your rig. In backpacking, it's a self correcting problem because you can feel the pain of every added item. With a car, not so much. Even with vehicles, light is right.

Good stuff; Keep up the good works.

Great vid. I still use my HP runners chest rig on every outing. Can I ask how you mounted the rack on the cab? Did you have to drill holes and silicone the roof? Thanks! I love watching everyone’s rigs and ideas to copy, improve on and share.

there are several examples of that engine with 1 million miles, you're probably gonna be just fine...

Just found your channel. I like your style. Subscribed after your comment on inflation lol. I’m in Hawaii, trying to find a reliable truck to build a platform like this. There’s a 2003 tundra going for $14,800 with 115k miles… I think I’m gonna pull the trigger

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great price for that mileage. Hope you get it.

@DCHawaii

2 жыл бұрын

@@HillPeopleGear thank you sir!

What are the dimensions of your cab rack and your camper shell rack? I’m helping a friend build out his 1st Gen. very helpful video thanks in advance

I have same setup, 2006 Access Cab, also love it. What length Prinsu on the ARE topper - 5 or 6'? It looks nice and lightweight. Though the bed is just over 6', not sure if 6 or 5' would be better

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

Prinsu sizes are misleading. The very longest topper rack they make is 5'6". That's the one I have. I believe it is sold as a 6' length, meaning to go on a 6' bed. I'd be happy with another foot of length to go *all* the way to the back of the topper and also to bridge the gap over the cab better. As it is, this one is just fine. Just be sure you get the correct width. They have at least 3 widths and of course the gen 1 Tundra gets a little bit of a non standard width.

I’m looking at and probably buying a 2006 tundra sr5 looks just like yours also with a cap but silver. It has 221,000 miles and first thing I’m doing in bringing it to my mechanic for a new timing belt and water pump. Did you do the same when you bought yours. I’m using it for daily driver and I do mounting biking. Good information in video.

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

We have a really good shop here in town. Pre-buy inspection showed that the front end and all the suspension was worn out. That was just fine as I wanted to replace it anyway and it got me a good price on the rig to start with. They replaced the timing belt. The water pump hasn't come up as an issue. Perhaps something I'll ask them about.

@BH-cy9tb

2 жыл бұрын

@@HillPeopleGear thanks. Only reason I asked about water pump is that most of the time you replace water pump and timing belt together. Im Just hoping everything is fine on truck until I can really go over it when weather gets warmer. Our winter just started and it’s cold. 🥶 just adding I just contacted my local Toyota dealership to see what they would charge for timing belt and water pump. I did a lot of research and it should not be more than 1000 including original Toyota parts. They said minimum will be 1,500. My local shop charges 100 per hour labor dealership charges 169.00 per hour. That is literally highway robbery.

I don’t know if a trust this guy for off-roader 4x4 info. He may be an avid hiker, but things he mentioned about trucks kind of contradict many things I’ve heard over the years. But damn, he’s running almost the exact same set up I had on my last truck. Down to the rocket box for extra storage

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not an "off roader", but I'll bet I've spent more time over the years off road than most of those who consider themselves such. My setup is based on that experience. Consider the old "overlanding" adage that wherever you go in the world no matter how gnarly, there is some local who has driven it in his beat up old Toyota Corolla.

two snow chains or light cables can get you through mud and snow too...

@zekethefishgeek8690

2 жыл бұрын

Got them... v bar studded and cable front...

I have an 03 version, same color, got 320k orig miles still run strong. With prop maint they run forever. Question.. what size tire you running? Thanks for posting. Be safe

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

285/75-17. It took some fender trimming to clear, and still a tad bit of frame rub on one side at full lockout. Next time around, I'll probably go with the next size down.

@thedetective8150

Жыл бұрын

@@HillPeopleGear I have the same size tires with the same height lift and have frame rub at full lockout too. I like the look of my Tundra with these tires just hate the rub at full lockout

After 21 years with my 01 Tundra, I have decided to bite the bullet and get a topper for the next 100k. Any thoughts on the cab high vs. mid height topper?

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

From a wind noise and MPG standpoint, you HAVE to do the step up style if you are going taller than the cab. Personally, I can't abide the look of the step ups plus it gets harder to do a rack or crossbars on them in any meaningful way. If you are OK with the look and don't need crossbars, the step ups do provide nice interior height for sleeping in. Not necessary, but nice.

There's this other KZread channel called "The other Guy" who has a nice 1st gen tundra.

Nice video.. Comment about the Estwing axe.. it's a durable lifetime axe because you'll never use it because it is a piece of crap. I've used two of them since I was a child. They are awful.. only good for chopping roots while trenching. But a Fiskars! If you actually use the axe it will change your life. Chopping, splitting, ergonomics. Almost any axe will out perform that awful Estwing. I'm all for USA made stuff but it needs to do the job. Get one and do a head to head on a 6"-8" log.. you'll never want to pick up that Estwing again. BTW I own numerous Estwing tools, hammers, rock/chipping and carpentry. Estwing Featherweight prybar for 30+ years as well as catspaw/nail pullers. It's just not one of their better tools from a functional perspective. Great video. Nice access cab FGT rig. Thanks for the tips.

@DR-lw2do

2 жыл бұрын

You can get one branded by Gerber but it is still made in Finland with the Fiskars. They are good people with a long tradition of forestry. Maybe you hardly use the thing.. so it doesn't matter.

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

The Estwing is a plenty fine chopper, not such a great splitter because the blade is thin. As with many cutting tools you buy, the edge does need to be set up properly prior to use. A bench grinder helps with that although I used a file. My Gransfors Bruk axes are certainly nicer and more efficient tools that didn't need shaping prior to use, but the unbreakable Estwing handle for riding around in a truck for 30 years wins out. It's the axe equivalent of a truck gun.

Boy... you are missing out not having a winch... I use mine for everything... Superwinch Talon 12.5iSR and a lightweight land anchor just in case... but, you don't know what you're missing, if you've never had it to count on for it's help...

Is there a model number on your ARE topper?I have that exact truck and i need a topper for camping.

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

not that I can find. you order them by truck model anyway. shouldn't be too hard to come up with the right one.

Did you change the gearing in the rear too or just throw in the locker?

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

Well, would've had to regear both front and rear. From the factory it was already 3.9 which is adequate (although not ideal) particularly given the power of the v8 so opted not to spend the money on a re gear.

I think there is far more arguments for a winch than agains one. Iv never seen someone with one complaining about coiling it back up after recovering themselves.

i have a 2002 tundra with 145k. looking to get 700k out of it. no joke.

Have you ever had issues with lower ball joints popping apart which results in losing wheel? I have a 2000 tundra and it has happened twice now. Did not know if It was too much pressure from the small lift.

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

Not as of now, but I'm only about six months in. My brother ran a lifted first gen for 3 years with no problems.

@kevinputthoff2033

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure you're using OE Toyota lower ball joints only!

@zekethefishgeek8690

2 жыл бұрын

You must be using an offbrand ball joint, huh?

@thedetective8150

Жыл бұрын

If you do lots of bumpy, off-road style driving, every 30-50,000 miles is a reasonable interval to change the lower ball joints of your truck, in order to prevent a catastrophic failure. Use only Toyota lower ball joints.

How did you take your rear seat off but not the back off?

@HillPeopleGear

4 ай бұрын

It was two different pieces, IIRC

How can I stop all these 1 generation tundra post mine is work truck in rural Nevada not a week end warrior sorry but tires over 32inch put. Strain on suspension

@HillPeopleGear

10 ай бұрын

This one gets used for everything and is on dirt roads of varying quality every day. Lately it's hauled a lot of construction supplies. Last week ran up the highway 150 miles and brought back a 750 gallon cistern on a flatbed trailer. You wouldn't want taller tires on stock suspension, but they are something I'm very glad to have at least once a week. I do wonder about the strain on the drivetrain though.

Is that a prinsu roof rack you are running?

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

It is. I'm pleased with both the product and the customer service when something was wrong with my order.

@hollowpoint45acp

2 жыл бұрын

It's like you didn't even bother to watch the vid

@jrkeyesful

2 жыл бұрын

@@hollowpoint45acp thanks smart ass. I did, just missed that part.

Is your Tundra a 4X4?

@HillPeopleGear

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I also put detroit true trac geared limited slip in the rear axle.

@thedetective8150

Жыл бұрын

@@HillPeopleGear You should make a video on the Detroit True Trac system on your Tundra and why you installed it, and your experience with the True Trac system. I would be very interested in learning from your off-road experience with the True Trac system.

It's a timing belt not a chain

No comms?

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

Mostly been using baofengs for vehicle to vehicle. They work just fine for convoys. Emergency comms are Delorme inreach.

@craigpalmer9196

2 жыл бұрын

@@HillPeopleGear hmmm that delorme sounds very high tech and needs something between you and safety, not my cup o tea

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

@@craigpalmer9196 The inreach is considerably less complex than a radio and unlike a radio will work anywhere in the world. Although it has more sophisticated capabilities, at it's simplest the inreach is an idiot button that gets a properly set up dispatch center immediately working all available resources (including the friends you have set up on the notification list) on your behalf.

@craigpalmer9196

2 жыл бұрын

@@HillPeopleGear okay all good points but what happens when the sat. Is turned off. I will stick with my hf rig...

As a simulation engineer I would not want those heavy tools on the rack behind my head during a 25g deceleration event. Please, Sir, find a better place for them.

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

We never thought a thing about that putting rifles in rifle racks back in the day. Still worth thinking about. Might put a skeletonized headrest in place in front of the axe.

Hey buddy that tundra has a belt not chain that should be number one first update replace belt

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, that happened right away

What do you mean it doesn't have enough power to tow a RV trailer on the Alaska road map of a 2005 Toyota Tundra and I use that truck for hotshotting 18000 lb on that truck every single day really bro that truck will outperform a diesel truck

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely appreciate hearing about your experience with these rigs. I suppose it's a matter of perspective. The vehicle I have towed most extensively with has a 5.4 V8 and 32 gallon gas tank. Compared to the Tundra, I can tow 5-10mph faster over passes and such plus it doesn't seem to suck down as much gas doing so. That being said, how fast should you really expect to tow? The Tundra seems to be just fine at 60-65 and maybe isn't sucking down any more gas than the 5.4, it just has a smaller tank.

@raulbueno4284

2 жыл бұрын

Really a 5-4 Triton V8 that's the worst engines Ford made really are you going to come for a 4.7 what I perform a 5.4 V8 I know that for a fact man

@ToyotaNutjob

2 жыл бұрын

@@raulbueno4284 are you insane? Lol

Ummm

You can afford Atlas 46, Rotopax, maxtrax, etc., but you feed your dog canine carry-outs???

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

Not really. The dogs eat good dog food. They each get half of one of the treats when they load up in the back of the truck after a hike. They are excited about the taste and it is not enough quantity to even register as part of their diet.

@bougiebum9138

2 жыл бұрын

...

F150 is just as reliable as toyota

@HillPeopleGear

2 жыл бұрын

That must be why the local Ford dealership retires their F150s at 100k and every fleet I'm aware of retires them either at 125k or 150k.