Toyota Tacoma Build - Custom Flatbed and Four Wheel Camper Walk Around

After many months of building the Tacoma it is finally done! Huge shoutout to Four Wheel Campers, Mountain Yotas, Bowen Customs, Goat Shocks, Long Range America, Red Arc and all the incredible partners that helped make this possible. This truck has definitely proven to be the perfect combo of off road - overlanding rig with the comfort of a diy van life interior.
Contact - drewsimmsphotography@gmail.com
Instagram - / drew.simms
HOW I FIND CAMPING: rb.gy/yuz8yo - 30 Day FREE trial of the DYRT PRO with code "drew"
Four Wheel Campers website: bit.ly/4acwoqM"
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Goat Shocks - bit.ly/3t9S8Ud
Flat Bed - www.bowencustoms.com/
10% OFF Backwoods with code "DREWSIMMS" - rb.gy/3f3ic7
Dakota Lithium 135ah Batteries - dakotalithium.com/dl5/DrewSimms/
Espresso Maker - rb.gy/gvyzq4
Coffee Gear - www.vsslgear.com/
LINKS to the rest of my truck, camper, photography and camping gear
www.drewsimms.com/gear
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  • @hershgames4257
    @hershgames42576 ай бұрын

    And when the world needed him the most, he returned. Great seeing your content again! Loving the new vehicle!

  • @JohnDoe-xm9ql

    @JohnDoe-xm9ql

    6 ай бұрын

    Yep

  • @gbwildlifeuk8269

    @gbwildlifeuk8269

    5 ай бұрын

    hershgames - "and when the world needed him the most, he returned". WHAT? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 He's Drew not the messiah!!! 🤦‍♂️

  • @phoomkhuantem1141

    @phoomkhuantem1141

    Ай бұрын

    ส่งมาขายประเทศไทยด้วยใหม

  • @BionicOutdoorsMan

    @BionicOutdoorsMan

    Күн бұрын

    Absolutely right

  • @mtnyotas
    @mtnyotas6 ай бұрын

    Man, what a return! Thank you so much for trusting us to help with this build. We can’t wait to see the next videos you have in the chamber from your Alaska trip!

  • @alpinetactics

    @alpinetactics

    6 ай бұрын

    You guys knocked it out of the park

  • @christinerolle3876

    @christinerolle3876

    6 ай бұрын

    Yup Toyota should pay you for advertising their tacoma. U ROCk it!! Awesome job.Cannot wait for yoir alaska trip!!

  • @GatewoodBrown
    @GatewoodBrown6 ай бұрын

    Drew is back and he’s DONE IT AGAIN! What a rad build. Definitely something all of us aspire to have in the arsenal one day

  • @BionicOutdoorsMan

    @BionicOutdoorsMan

    Күн бұрын

    Im learning a lot from this guy Drew he is Great

  • @BackwoodsAdventureMods
    @BackwoodsAdventureMods6 ай бұрын

    Glad to be a part of this build! Awesome video Drew. Seriously next level.

  • @GoneInTheRockies
    @GoneInTheRockies6 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the world of Toyotas; you won’t be disappointed! I have such a hard time sitting still even for 5-minute videos and somehow this 33-minute video went by in the blink of an eye. Glad to have you back, Drew, and glad you had a safe trip in Alaska!

  • @LuigiL75
    @LuigiL75Ай бұрын

    As a Landscape and Astronomy Photographer, THIS is 99.99% my “Dream Rig” 🤯 Well Done! 👍🏾

  • @enjrew
    @enjrew6 ай бұрын

    That front shot of the Tacoma @ 1:00 switching different terrains/shot was really really cool.

  • @leewinter28
    @leewinter286 ай бұрын

    Drew you are not only kicking serious ass with your Overlanding game but you are inspirational and living the life my friend. Keep up the amazing travels and videos and stay safe this winter!

  • @seanmiller140
    @seanmiller1406 ай бұрын

    You’ve been missed Drew. What an amazing rig! I’m currently a Jeep guy, and I’m gunna miss your Jeep content BUT my last vehicle was a Tacoma and I TOTALLY get it. That truck was definitely the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned. I’m looking forward to watching you put it to the test. Welcome back! 🙏🏼

  • @gestionaerofax

    @gestionaerofax

    6 ай бұрын

    Imagine with a Gladiator.

  • @henryramsey1473
    @henryramsey14735 ай бұрын

    This is by far the best build I have seen in ages. Absolutely amazing set up!!

  • @davidwoo8920
    @davidwoo89206 ай бұрын

    wow, this camper is an amazing upgrade to the jeep. glad you've got it up and running, looking forward to 2024 videos.

  • @ChristianSchaffer
    @ChristianSchaffer6 ай бұрын

    the legend returns!

  • @BionicOutdoorsMan

    @BionicOutdoorsMan

    Күн бұрын

    The Legend has Returned yeahhhh u got that right Schaffer

  • @FrancisSiuChock
    @FrancisSiuChock6 ай бұрын

    Congrats Drew! Toyota reliability under your foot. Awesome build and I believe this rig suits you really well. Pretty sure Toyota will be tracking you for some Toyota footage! Stay well and safe travels Bud!

  • @DWRECKED91
    @DWRECKED916 ай бұрын

    The video we have all been waiting for! Just when we thought you had forgotten about us, you came back and TOTALLY REDEEMED YOURSELF. As a fellow Tacoma owner, great build and cant wait for the new adventures.

  • @matthewoneal2736
    @matthewoneal2736Ай бұрын

    This is absolute 🔥🔥🔥!!

  • @leadslapdirtnap
    @leadslapdirtnap6 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you back! You’re my favorite landscape photographer, videographer, drone pilot on KZread. Be blessed

  • @chopwood2995

    @chopwood2995

    2 ай бұрын

    That shot he had of the setup with a crackling fire backed by a majestic Alaskan mountain and crescent moon …… I mean Wow! If I was to have a dream poster of what I fantasized about to manifest in my life …. THIS IS IT!

  • @tuckertremblay
    @tuckertremblay6 ай бұрын

    This build is incredible Drew! The amount of thought and effort that goes into everything you do is amazing. You inspired me to build out my Jeep Wrangler over this past summer and spend a month out West! My build and the way I shot my videos is heavily inspired by your style. I have only posted one but I have multiple left to edit. Can't wait to see some new content from you with your new ride. Much love

  • @beatsbyscuti
    @beatsbyscuti6 ай бұрын

    I have been watching you for more than 2 years and I can say with confidence that your videos are some of the best on KZread, thank you for the beautiful video waiting for new videos with patience. Thanks Drew

  • @accuratebrickinnovations

    @accuratebrickinnovations

    6 ай бұрын

    i agree. the cinematography is premium!

  • @DhinCardoso
    @DhinCardoso4 ай бұрын

    Man... the quality of US DIYers is so unmatched... I watch Brazilian (I live here) camper videos and when I reach out the US stuff. PHEW!

  • @erikm7608
    @erikm76085 ай бұрын

    Dude, I can’t tell you how stoked I am for your videos. And seriously, seeing you come from a $15 dollar blue tarp to this… you deserve all the success brother!

  • @lacruiser80
    @lacruiser806 ай бұрын

    FINALLY! Amazing build. Perfect mix of utility, style, products, and DIY. Nothing comes even close to the footage quality, dude. You're king!

  • @TheWeissenheimer
    @TheWeissenheimer6 ай бұрын

    Just so you know, the FWC propane heater setup does NOT introduce moisture to the interior. The combustion cycle is totally separate from the heat it pumps into the camper. Same as the diesel heater. However I do think you benefit from diesel heat because you can easily go to any gas station any time of night to refill. And you don’t need someone to assist you like with propane

  • @dbv11
    @dbv113 ай бұрын

    Did I miss the total weight?

  • @cowmans
    @cowmans5 ай бұрын

    Great to see you back with a new, fully-upgraded whip! It is absolutely beautiful! For those of you that want an amazing background for your computer - 22:39 onward for amazing desktop backgrounds.

  • @honsenz.5244
    @honsenz.52446 ай бұрын

    Among so many KZreadrs who are doing landscape photography/camping/off-road, you are unique. So excited to see you come back! And great to see these upgrades.

  • @vinsonw821
    @vinsonw8216 ай бұрын

    EASILY the most well thought out and built rig out there! Excited to see more of it 🙌

  • @lanceschill75
    @lanceschill755 ай бұрын

    You must be SO happy with this build. You've obviously put a lot of thought into the planning

  • @agentsidhu
    @agentsidhu6 ай бұрын

    He is back!! Welcome back drew, this is a really good build.🗻

  • @larrygriffiths5039
    @larrygriffiths50396 ай бұрын

    So happy you're back Drew!! WOW!!!! that is one awesome rig! Cant wait to see the adventure content you create from it.

  • @lda7473
    @lda74736 ай бұрын

    Missed you Bud! Glad you're back to bring us some awesome sights & experience. Well done on the new rig. Safe travels into new chapter. Much love from CA.

  • @canobeansyummers1667
    @canobeansyummers16676 ай бұрын

    HE RETURNS. Can't wait for what you have in store.

  • @VegasPoolGuy1
    @VegasPoolGuy1Ай бұрын

    Incredible build. 👍

  • @calanrenollet9706
    @calanrenollet97066 ай бұрын

    The Godfather of overlanding has returned

  • @truckcampinglifemag
    @truckcampinglifemag5 ай бұрын

    This is one of my favorite builds. Nice job my friend.

  • @JohnWilcher
    @JohnWilcher5 ай бұрын

    Smart move going from a Jeep to Toyota!! Beautiful build!

  • @palashtrivedi4390
    @palashtrivedi43906 ай бұрын

    Please never ever quit making videos Drew. We just love watching your videos.❤

  • @sebastienbonnet8839
    @sebastienbonnet88396 ай бұрын

    Really great camper and setup. Looking forward to seeing videos of your adventures again. The cinematography is always breathtaking. Happy new year festivities! 🙂

  • @chriswooten6843
    @chriswooten68435 ай бұрын

    Incredible build! Wish you had shown how you entered and exited the camper.

  • @stevehori673
    @stevehori6736 ай бұрын

    Great to see you back Drew. Just in time for winter! Wonderful build, I like that you designed it yourself to meet your needs and the way you travel. Very nice. Looking forward to watching new adventures and the pristine places you visit.

  • @matiasorozcotrujillo8184
    @matiasorozcotrujillo81846 ай бұрын

    I cannot describe how happy I got when I saw you posted a new video!! Great work as always, that built is just delightful and it screams effort, can't wait to see your new videos with the truck on the road. Also, congrats on your engagement, it seems like yesterday I was watching your Q&A when you said you would like a family someday and it makes me really happy to see you getting everything you wanted bit by bit. You're my biggest inspiration bc you're living how I want to live someday and dedicate my life to this! thank you always and stay safe!

  • @moe_1886
    @moe_18866 ай бұрын

    Amazing setup Drew! I loved the ol' Jeep, but this Tacoma is a massive upgrade and it looks really slick! Belated congrats on your engagement too and love your (big) puppy! Always look forward to your videos... and the wait never disappoints. Have a lovely Christmas and New Year and catch you in 2024! Cheers, Moe 😎

  • @luidabruin
    @luidabruin2 ай бұрын

    I think he went to Alaska 😂

  • @stephendoyle3352
    @stephendoyle33526 ай бұрын

    Hey Drew, FANTASTIC to have you back...... the new vehicle looks awesome and you did an excellent job. I've been looking forward your uploads for soooooo long and it just like seeing an old friend again. All the very best Steve in the UK 🇬🇧

  • @deathtouchpig
    @deathtouchpig6 ай бұрын

    Never clicked on a video so fast

  • @AnAmateurAdventurer
    @AnAmateurAdventurer6 ай бұрын

    7777 pounds

  • @Havingoneofthosedays-

    @Havingoneofthosedays-

    6 ай бұрын

    Did I miss the answer?

  • @jacobravenwood7968

    @jacobravenwood7968

    5 ай бұрын

    7.777lbs is 3.752 kilos Hope that helps.😅

  • @leejeremy7411
    @leejeremy74116 ай бұрын

    Welcome to the Tacoma Family, Drew! Always love seeing you doing what makes you truly passionate.

  • @1stphorm
    @1stphorm5 ай бұрын

    We love the setup Drew! Always looking forward to more content from your adventures!

  • @goingfarther_films
    @goingfarther_films6 ай бұрын

    Love seeing this build come together! Can’t wait to see where you’ve been taking it

  • @redheathan1386
    @redheathan13864 ай бұрын

    Amazing editing I kept loving the different locations as you were talking about simple things on the truck! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @czr323
    @czr3236 ай бұрын

    Welcome back with an amazing build. I can't wait to see the adventures you share with us.

  • @alpinetactics
    @alpinetactics6 ай бұрын

    I have never been so excited for a vehicle walk around before and it did not disappoint! Can not wait to your upcoming videos!

  • @sarah-sx9zh
    @sarah-sx9zh6 ай бұрын

    Wow, just simply wow and so excited that you’re back!! I love re-watching your videos, but I’m so excited for new adventures, especially with your new set up!

  • @sonsoflibertyoverland
    @sonsoflibertyoverland6 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful build! Congrats man. This thing is amazing. It looks rugged on the outside and cozy on the inside.

  • @travelingwithjoe216
    @travelingwithjoe2165 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you back! Fantastic build on the Tacoma, you really have everything you could need on there in a well thought out arrangement.

  • @NandinaeyNDara
    @NandinaeyNDara6 ай бұрын

    Oh my god new drew simms video dropped finally. My whole week is made now.

  • @zizzazzy
    @zizzazzy6 ай бұрын

    This is spectacular. Am so happy to see you back! Looking forward to your new, adventures 😊

  • @user-vd1ue1wo7h
    @user-vd1ue1wo7h5 ай бұрын

    HE'S BACK! We have missed you but have been sustained by watching your play list until you returned. Your new travelling home looks fantastic. As in everything you do, you put a lot of thought and care into it. Looking forward to your future adventures and seeing the beauty and solitude of nature through your lens with a well earned gourmet meal or Baileys coffee from your new kitchen!

  • @natetro92
    @natetro926 ай бұрын

    Great to have you back. Looking forward to what’s ahead and congrats on the new home.

  • @Dwyer88
    @Dwyer884 ай бұрын

    Dude that is a perfect setup! I’ve got a TRD 3rd gen I love mine as well. Thanks for the video it’s always so cool to see how people customize and brainstorm these builds. Really really like this one 10/10

  • @DinoEvangelista
    @DinoEvangelista6 ай бұрын

    Drew! Congratulations on getting engaged! So glad you are back. Love the setup!!

  • @oskarstaudte
    @oskarstaudte4 ай бұрын

    Man the visuals in this video!!! WOW

  • @joshharris2509
    @joshharris25096 ай бұрын

    So happy that you are back! you deserve everything bro!

  • @ShindeAlok
    @ShindeAlok3 ай бұрын

    Guy gives us real life visuals of all that we only dream of. Incredibly awesome content. GBU.

  • @karenjacobi5809
    @karenjacobi58096 ай бұрын

    Wow!! This is an awesome truck/camper rig!! I can tell you're super excited about it, and I'm super excited about seeing your next adventures!! Congrats on your rig, and your engagement!! 😊

  • @vincentsmalley3073
    @vincentsmalley30736 ай бұрын

    Doesnt matter the vehicle Your content and the way you present it is by Far the best ive ever seen on youtube !! Welcome back 👍🏼

  • @garrettkirchner4986
    @garrettkirchner49866 ай бұрын

    Love this build! Can’t wait to see all the adventures it takes you on

  • @ruchiramunjal6061
    @ruchiramunjal60616 ай бұрын

    Congrats Drew !! So Good To See You. Looking Forward To 2024 Videos.

  • @kanittahutamekalin214
    @kanittahutamekalin2146 ай бұрын

    I just checked on the channel a few days ago. I was so happy that today KZread fed your new VDO and happier to see your new vehicle which has much more upgrade than the old Jeep. I have never experienced how cold like when you camped in the snow because I am Thai where I live is always hot, I believe it must be super cold, so having the new upgraded vehicle is good for you.

  • @mf_glitch
    @mf_glitch6 ай бұрын

    yeeeaa our boy got an upgrade! seriously tho, when people do projects on youtube and share it without trying it or doesn't talk about the negatives just to come out few months later making a video about fixing problems that basically made the thing useless. it makes you feel like you been lied to. but you tried it out and saw how it worked out before making a video. respects man. great work. keep it up.

  • @rickyricee
    @rickyricee6 ай бұрын

    He's back!! Rig is so sick, some insane work put into that thing.

  • @interwurx
    @interwurx6 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you back! Incredible build on the Taco.

  • @sierrapangilinan9241
    @sierrapangilinan92416 ай бұрын

    Yay!!! I'm so glad to see you're back! I can't wait to see the adventures you and your partner go on (if they join you). Stay safe!

  • @kylefinleon3359
    @kylefinleon33596 ай бұрын

    Awesome build! Looks perfect and I bet its a blast to use. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and have fun exploring!

  • @nickhodgson3873
    @nickhodgson38736 ай бұрын

    Good to have you back! Sick truck man, so stoked to see more content from AK!

  • @jimpeterson765
    @jimpeterson7656 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you're back and better than ever! what a great new set-up! looking forward to viewing your new creative work and adventures on here. Cheers!

  • @leonie2316
    @leonie23164 ай бұрын

    Wow..what a beautiful build..a thing of beauty

  • @eveanddell
    @eveanddell5 ай бұрын

    So awesome to have you back. Been missing your content (and now the Jeep!) but love the new setup. Can't wait to see this in the wild.

  • @WanderingSongsAdventure
    @WanderingSongsAdventure6 ай бұрын

    Great video Drew. Thank you for pushing more content and supporting long form video! It was great meeting you at the Expo in Redmond! Great build man!

  • @chapmanchan
    @chapmanchan6 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you're back! Amazing job on the Tacoma build. Looking foward to seeing where you've been!

  • @LucasWoodhouse
    @LucasWoodhouse6 ай бұрын

    Just this past week I remember thinking "Haven't seen a Jeep camping video from Drew in a while, wonder what he's up to." And here you are. Such an awesome build, if I had the money and could go buy that exact setup, I think I would. Looking forward to more vids soon

  • @realwaltcooper
    @realwaltcooper6 ай бұрын

    welcome back drew! glad to see your good.

  • @Portyhouse
    @Portyhouse2 ай бұрын

    It's funny, I remember when I found this channel ...It was probably the first one that took you through finding the locations, setting up, cooking etc but with words LOL. Most now are all about ASMR it drives me nuts. I was spewing when the video's stopped coming and it was rare to see that at 400K followers. Great to see you back though mate, looking forward to the content from Aus.

  • @chicac87
    @chicac876 ай бұрын

    Great to have you back. Looking forward for your videos!!

  • @TheStoryTillNow
    @TheStoryTillNow6 ай бұрын

    I love your new rig, Drew! It looks comfortable.

  • @yvonnebailey9973
    @yvonnebailey99736 ай бұрын

    Welcome back Drew. Good to see you. Take care.

  • @hellobobby
    @hellobobby6 ай бұрын

    Great video Drew. You worked hard to get to this point and I love to see the progress of not just your builds - but your life. Keep up the great work my friend 👏🏼

  • @dntansrqs1341
    @dntansrqs13416 ай бұрын

    Missed your amazing videos drew, welcome back!

  • @VelcorHF
    @VelcorHF6 ай бұрын

    What I loved about your Jeep at the end here was that it was so lived in and useful. Love the shiny new build, looking forward to see how it evolves and the cool places you show off.

  • @DB_Roams
    @DB_Roams6 ай бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for this video to drop since I saw a sneak peak of your rig at Overland Expo. Good to have you back and looking forward to see more of your Alaska adventures!

  • @BarfiandChai
    @BarfiandChai5 ай бұрын

    You're back!!! I was incredibly spoiled with all your incredible drone shots and epic scenic views. I'm so excited to see even more of your content and views in the future. You'll love Toyota. I have a Sequoia and between traveling to lakes and mountains it truly is an amazing brand.

  • @han605
    @han6056 ай бұрын

    nice build Drew! Can't wait to see more videos and adventures in the new year!

  • @Ryan-ct1oc
    @Ryan-ct1oc5 ай бұрын

    insane build! soooo happy to see you back, and cant wait to see this new rig get at it!

  • @kevinfloyd1864
    @kevinfloyd18646 ай бұрын

    You nailed it! Nothing more I can say except great seeing you back.

  • @OTFO
    @OTFO6 ай бұрын

    Nice build Drew, been following you for a few years with your jeep, great content, and as a Toyota Tacoma owner myself it’s nice to see you change your setup! Looking forward to future content!

  • @MikefromQueens
    @MikefromQueens5 ай бұрын

    Drew’s killin it

  • @Ride_XP
    @Ride_XP5 ай бұрын

    This was an insanely satisfying video to watch! Information, visuals, inspiration, everything.

  • @orientxprsoffroad
    @orientxprsoffroad6 ай бұрын

    Great to see you back! nice build on the Toyota with Four Wheel camper. 👏👏

  • @just-zq2ok
    @just-zq2ok3 ай бұрын

    This build is art on wheels!❤❤

  • @mattlehmann1334
    @mattlehmann13346 ай бұрын

    Highlight of my year, welcome back drew!

  • @adamgriss2025
    @adamgriss20256 ай бұрын

    That’s an absolutely beast of a build! Well thought out and well built. Great job.