Ive worked in restoration shops and such pretty much my entire adult life, I think that another lesson that can be pulled from this is that, as hard as it is, you have to tackle the unsexy jobs like drivetrain, suspension and such first, before you can get to the fun jobs like decorations and paint. Trust me, Ive made the same mistake a thousand times and no matter how I advise my clients, they continue to do the same. Ive been shopping for a Sunrader for the last year and you have definitely given me some stuff to think about.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

I dont disagree with you on that, but it was something we were trying to sort out behind the scenes the entire build. We were trying to get some portion of the process started while we looked for a replacement axel that never materialized. If you buy one. I recommend one that was addressed in the recall. None of this will ever be an issue if that is the case

@Umi-imU-We-Are-One

5 жыл бұрын

You only have to worry about the axel issues in the Toyota Sunraders. There are some sweet Sunraders that are not Toyotas that are out there. There is a nice one for sale here in Santa Fe that has low miles, is a "creampuff" and has been well taken care of by its 2nd owner Lucas. Its the very rare 16 footer for those who dont mind small rigs. You just have to know how to find them, but they are out there....

@Evan22c

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Boris my thoughts exactly

@MYTOYMAKERZ

4 жыл бұрын

tillallareoneluv - We aren’t talking about a house but a truck chassis. The drive train can be repaired any time if needed before or after the inside or body is taken care of.

@aznative_

4 жыл бұрын

@@MYTOYMAKERZ said buy a toy maker. If you built or rebuilt automobiles you might understand. But you sound pretty thick. You're the kind that would probably come back and say I do when those of us who have I know you don't. Or if you have you're the type that slaps lipstick on a pig. No one who knows what they are doing would have made that comment. No one

A top heavy, wide camper needs heavy sway bars and a wide axle under it. There are lots of 4x4 shops that could easily sort that out. That would have been my favorite part of the build personally :) The interior stuff and bodywork drives me nuts so great job on that! I hope you told the new owner how unsafe it was to drive!

Bad advise on the axle swap, the original axle you should of kept it, rebuilt the insides and had the axle trussed on top. And ran e rated tires in the rear. The problems with the sunrader was not the manufacturer defect it was the owners over loading them with so much crap you couldnt drive them safely. I was really looking forward to seeing you enjoy your hard labor and efforts. Someone scored bigtime buying your dream.

@rob_boss

5 жыл бұрын

Isn't it sad that misinformation ruined it for them?

@cowpoke02

5 жыл бұрын

makes since ,,, carry to much lbs the body breaks down .. bearings and such go way faster , .pack light always .. good info .

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Dreams change. This experience has lead us to bigger and better things so we are not going to cry over the spilled milk

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

We did the best we could with the information we had. At least there is a 4x4 Sunrader that got a new lease on life ;)

@paulsink2800

5 жыл бұрын

@@BoundForNowhere Yup...all part of the journey. The wife and I camped in a Four Wheel Camper on a Tacoma for 5 years. Have you checked them out on line? We bought a shell model and outfitted it ourselves. Great fun all around. We only got rid of it to retire in a fifth wheel trailer.

You took her bathroom, she never forgave you

@gustavovazquez6195

5 жыл бұрын

Bil Kat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@nomadictrailskenya7663

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jessycaavileslopez1390

4 жыл бұрын

Bil Kat omg hilarious 🤣 But hey maybe you are right lol

@therockbrigade

4 жыл бұрын

LoL

@eeoverkill2450

4 жыл бұрын

Bah ha ha ha!

just wanted to add for anyone watching this, that a dealer knows as much about working with one of these vehicles as a Baskin & Robbins employee knows about making ice cream.

The value of a competent mechanic can not be over stated.

The issue with Amelia was somewhere in her rear end and we just didnt have the energy to take care of it anymore. Thats 95% of my relationships right there

@funkyjones

4 жыл бұрын

That's funny.

Shops cut down axles every day and regear without any issues at all 😂

@travis8404

2 жыл бұрын

i agree the money they put into it i would of got a used dually axle from a 1 ton and started some fab work and re gearing , then it would handle the way they want it

@vagabond1776

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it’s better to start over than continue down the same path….and someone’s trash is another person’s treasure.😁🤪 To each his/her own.

@laveritaforza108

9 ай бұрын

Looks like they didn't find that advice during their many phone calls and visits to the many shops.

What a great story. Love that you guys took it as an opportunity to learn so much and did not get bitter over it. Just keep that spirit and everything will fall into the right places.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Aww! Thank you. It always does, just have to stick with your gut and things will be sorted out from there!

Wow, these aren't the comments I expected to see after watching through these videos. I'm surprised by the amount of people trying to poor salt in the wounds of a couple who spent so much energy to make AMAZING videos of their LIVES , just for us to enjoy. I love the insight you presented! And want you to know you've already saved me from making costly mistakes on my personal Sunrader project. I'm extremely grateful!

@ShmuelWeintraub

5 жыл бұрын

Well said. I don't understand the anger or smugness some are showing about this. They made a decision that was right and comfortable for them. It is no-one else's concern really.

@ShmuelWeintraub

5 жыл бұрын

@Les Claypool : Since it is not YOUR rig, why would you get angry about it? These people aren't telling you you have to do the same, just showing us what they did. I'm pleased they are willing to share their experience (and I hope they do make some money off the clicks and views). I would do some things differently as that is what suits my camping style. That doesn't make what they choose 'wrong'... they should set up their vehicle the way they want (as should you). Getting angry about how someone sets up their own camper is not a rational response IMO.

@islamicspaceprogram7362

5 жыл бұрын

they are so STUNNING and BRAVE.

You obviously got some bad or uninformed advice. Our shop has done 2 rear axles for the Sunrader MH. We take a semi float Dana 60. Cut it down to the proper width we had 6on 5.5” bolt pattern axles made and installed the unit. More than enough capacity for the rig and the total cost with the gear change was under 2,500.00 with all new parts and about 350.00 for the R&R. I know of at least 2 other shops that have done this conversion on other Toyota’s of this vintage. I feel really bad for you that you had to go through this.

@SeaJay_Oceans

4 жыл бұрын

That was a nice story she told, but they took an 1980s vehicle, rebuilt it gave it some great PR and sold it for all it's worth. Then used that money to enjoy a trip to Canada. What she wants is a Military Vehicle conversion to civilian camper use. If you want true off road heavy duty design, stripped and rebuilt military vehicles are the way to go. They were designed to go anywhere at anytime in any conditions from day 1. Just add all the fun into it. :-) Plenty of other youtube videos of people doing exactly that, Army Truck conversions... LMTV conversions, Big Beautiful and Built for Anything, anytime, anywhere, under any conditions.

@eeoverkill2450

4 жыл бұрын

Thats what I'm talking about. I dont know why they just didnt find a shop to do a custom job to the camper. What a shame. That was a nice camper.

@0xsergy

4 жыл бұрын

@@SeaJay_Oceans keep in mind military vehicles are built by the lowest bidder..

@Andy-Mesa

3 жыл бұрын

@@SeaJay_Oceans Toyota Tacomas are usually on the other side of those military vehicles.

@SeaJay_Oceans

3 жыл бұрын

@@Andy-Mesa Buy a Ford ELECTRIC F-150

Fantastic vid! So many wonderful lessons and amazing adaptability. Way to persevere and make it work!

While watching you two present your journey with Amelia was heartfelt. The conclusion she was not the rig for y'all seemed so clear in your thoughts as yo presented them. Glad you were able to make viable decision and make it happen. Russ

You are awesome. Change happens and no matter what the plan is, there is always something to be learned. Thanks for sharing....

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

No truer words!

Good to hear you two are moving on!!! More adventures!!!

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Yes plenty more where that came from!

YOur honesty is very respectful and will help a lot of people I am currently going through something similar with a VW T4, for that reason I have subscribed and I look forward to your future adventures

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you we really appreciate that. That is honestly why we do all of this!

Never seen this channel before, but caught this video and its rather uplifting! I mean, what an excellent perspective to hold- this is like a metaphor for living. Go forth, put all of yourself into what you feel is truly right, and when you've given everything and are tired, emotionally spent, etc...you will then learn what you're deeply, honestly, after. Cheers to yall for keeping on with yourselves, best way to be.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate it. We just feel like there is no sense in beating ourselves up over something we tried our best on. In the end we are thankful for the experience and are willing to keep looking for what is right. It's just really important that we trust our vehicle. So onward and upward! Thank you for the kind words and giving it a watch!

This is SOOOOO sad. I am so sorry that Amelia didn't turn out for your because your build was totally awesome.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

We really are too.

You sure talked the talk, walked the walk and drove the drive with Amelia all the way to the end of the road. You folks are a lot wiser for it. Wish you safe fun rolling forward.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Such sage advice. Thank you. And thank goodness Amelia's new family is dealing with all the safety issues you pawned off on them without telling them.

The “Hero’s Journey”, in real life. The knowledge you came out with is golden. I have subscribed and will follow your journey.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

WOW... I just tripped over your channel. What a impressive story. Look forward to watching more!

Thanks to you for sharing that hard, then wonderful story... So much of life happening ... Happy Trails

Greetings. Recover from failure? What failure? Just sounds like a longer route to where you need to be. IE. An adventure. You have to know where to draw the line in any relationship gone wrong. Hard but necessary. Luckily I am in the right one. Finally. Great, honest open blog. That's why it's good. Look forward to more. Happy travels

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate that. Plenty more where it came from too!

I understand being frustrated with the project. I wish I had been around to help you guys with the axle situation. You live and you learn. Love the new build! That thing is sweet

Thanks for sharing this story. I had been wondering what had happened. It's also very inspirational. We "finished" our 7 month van build a few months ago and have slightly similar feelings. You put so much time into something, building a home and learning new skills, but maybe it doesn't work out the way you thought. We often talk about selling in and starting fresh. I think we'll wait a bit longer, but I see now why people say start small and figure out what you really want, then go in for the big bite. Looking forward to the next leg of your journey! Take care and safe travels!!

Amelia was beautiful! I’m glad you guys found a good home for her. I’m also glad that you guys trusted your gut and got the Tacoma so you could get back in the road 🙌 I loved this series so much. Thank you for sharing your experience!

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

It was our pleasure! We really wanted her to go to a family that understood where she was at and that there was still a little bit of work to be done to sort out the rear end. They are awesome and were a great home for her! Onward and upward, plenty more to come from us!

Awesome story of effort, accomplishment,struggle,and victory.

You did what you had to. Life goes on. Looks like the Tacoma can actually take you into more interesting places. Yes, Amelia was an awesome rebuild. We all live & learn. Carry on!!

@bluenation3838yoohoo

5 жыл бұрын

erm, their instagram shows it's a tundra?

I love y'alls story and have enjoyed following all the ups and downs. And I got tingles down my back at "this time we finally made it to Canada" ... You made the right call with Lando!

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much for following along! It wouldn't be an adventure if there isn't a little bit of hardship right?!

Loved the insight and the openness - I feel strong personal attachment to my Rialta, Phat Steve as well :) To Everyone Else: Hindsight's 20-20 and coulda shoulda woulda isn't always the same as actually learning something!!!

It's always tough to know when to quit a project, but saying "enough" at the right time can save you a ton of grief. Good luck with your adventures. :)

Incredible story but great to see you come out the other end in one piece and able continue your life journey. Stay safe!

I love the message. Amelia served her purpose. Heart warmed.

Well, take some satisfaction in knowing many people, like myself, were incredibly impressed with your build project. The redesign was brilliant.

The job you did restoring Amelia was amazing. Keeping another Sunrader on the road in such beautiful shape is a very noble effort too, no matter who came to own it. May it fit their needs and may they enjoy it to the fullest. And the Tacoma turned out to be the perfect rebound vehicle. I lamented when J&J sold Ripley, but as I followed along with their trip to Tuktoyaktuk and the very tip of Haida Gwaii I had to admit that there was no way Ripley could have taken them to those places. After being fiercely loyal to my own Westy for nearly two decades (so far) that pained me, but it was no less true. A metamorphosis was necessary for continued progress. Likewise there was no way Amelia, even with 4WD, was going to give you that grand, giant loop through the Maritimes that Lando did. I was skeptical of the idea of sleeping under only a cap, especially after all the space of the Sunrader and the Westy, but I came to see your minimalism as the perfect reset button. It was pure. I hope that whatever you have chosen as your next vehicle is as pure a representation of what you actually need (vs. want, or think you need) as Stanley, Amelia, or Lando turned out to be in their days. Your wants and desires have changed, and to try to constrain those into a vehicle that cannot accommodate them would just be limiting and masochistic. It was wise of you to see that in Amelia so soon, and very mature and forward-thinking of you to be willing to make the leap despite your considerable investment of time, money, and emotional energy. It wasn't copping out or cutting your losses: it was growth, and it's a beautiful thing to see. Live free, drive hard, and keep listening to that inner voice. There are many anonymous people out here wishing you both the very best.

Lesson learned is when building/ upgrading/ repairing a "house" always start with the foundation! Always. In this case the frame, axles, tires...are the foundation for the house. If the foundation is weak or bad then it does not matter what is done above the foundation. A new living space on top of a weak foundation (house or motor vehicle) will produce bad results & be unsafe. Plus what Robert Ottwell says. We all learn as we travel through life. Take care.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

So very true. The problem was that we were trying to fix this issue the entire time we were working on the build and just got to work on the interior so we weren't sitting around waiting for something to happen. Never in a million years was this how we thought the whole thing would go down in the end

@human1513

5 жыл бұрын

@@BoundForNowhere Good points. Not something you would come across normally

@brettd530

5 жыл бұрын

Sound advice.

Great attitude! And I've always said, it's not about the vehicle, it's about where it takes me! Happy trails!

This is the first video of yours that I have seen, and it is AWESOME! Direct and to the point, no verbiage. You held my interest throughout the whole video. Don't feel bad. I admire your resilience and positive attitude, and your endless ability to "make Lemonade" when the going gets rough. You absolutely made the right decision by both reaching that "certain" point, and rationally deciding to cut your losses. I can imagine the inner turmoil you both went through to come to your decision, but you are happy, and know in your heart of hearts that you DID make the right decision. You just can't buy that peace of mind. Glad that you ended up enjoying your summer immensely and having the emotional maturity to slog through trials and tribulation. Good luck in your continuing adventures! I'll be pulling for you two!

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your comment brought tears to my eyes because I think you truly understand where we were with the whole thing. The reason why we travel the way we do is that we want to have the freedom to move as we please and sadly that was not going to be the case with this setup. We appreciate the kind words and support.

As you are pouring out your heart here, reading the incredible number of negative comments here is disheartening. You've been truly honest about your journey, I just can't stand those who know what you "should have done" & what's best for you & your situation. It's sad that rather than being supportive, people feel so much better being negative. Wishing you both the best in your new journey! You're very inspiring!

This is a really sad but awesome story. I admire the energy and efforts you put into this. Some things aren't meant to be but you guys didn't give up until you'd exhausted all of your options. Job well done on the remodel and good luck in your future travels!

@BoundForNowhere

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much we really appreciate that!

You guys did the right thing...GL in your adventure quests!

Sorry you're getting all these bad comments. You did the best you could with what you had in front of you. Anything any of us do that's adventurous will come with the good and bad, and you learn along the way. It's a journey, not a destination- a cliche that gets to the heart of some of our hearts. So no, it's not a cop out to call it a day on one path to start on another. Sending good thoughts that on your journey you can continue to grow, learn, and share your experiences. From my perspective, you valued everything right: time with your dad, communicating with your partner and prioritizing safety. My husband and I are in the middle of converting our garage into a workshop. We're figuring it out as we go. We've also built a shed on our property, recently built a trailer for 4 kayaks that can also hold our gear and coolers, and we spent 15 years on our motorcycles with everything that entails. What I hear in your video is you have grit and respect for the process. Did you make a mistake on your axel solutions, probably. But many of us have looked for cost efficient solutions only to realize later it's too complicated or simply doesn't work. Keep on keeping on and you're life will be full of crying on the side of the road, cops come due to a DD call (haha- but good for the people who called!) AND getting to finally travel and the ups and downs of that. Good luck!

Still not understanding why you went from dual axle to single axle? Why did you go to a dealership instead of an off-road shop?

@davidtrueslayor7474

5 жыл бұрын

Im thinking the plan may not of ever to keep it but to have something to draw viewers to experience of the rebuild, then turn around and sell it for at least what they put in it which if these are so rare it might of been a good idea but still the single axel doesn't fit that plan?

@kevinboothe9991

4 жыл бұрын

They didn't go from dual axles to a single axle, they went from dual wheels to single wheels

I just watched Amelia's tour video and naturally clicked over to this. I'm not sure what you do as like a ~profession~ but you're a really great story teller.

You guys are amazing!! That definitely was a tough decision, but the best one. Those Sunraders need a dual axel I know you will put the same effort into the Tacoma and have great adventures!!!

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It was the hardest decision we've ever made.

I just happened to see the video about completing Amelia on my KZread page - then, of course, had to watch this one. I've always been attracted to the Toyota RV's but after watching this, I realize one wouldn't be the right choice for me. But, you two have handled the situation with grace and dignity. What matters is you are back to following your heart's desire.

I'm brand new to your channel and you guys are inspiring! So sorry to hear of the heartache you guys experienced but looks like even a new Tundra is your new home! Life is an adventure and will look forward to seeing your adventures!

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

No truer words! All we can do is roll with the punches and come back stronger! Plenty more where this came from!

You guys are soo wise and emotionally intelligent. You explained everything with such awareness and authenticity, and with such a great attitude nonetheless. Imagine if we all approached life like such? In life, nobody escapes difficulty, set backs, and failures. It’s a guarantee. Not everybody is able to see beyond the challenges, to find all the positive lessons and gains that also come in order to gain a perspective of gratitude for those unavoidable trials in life. I’m glad you guys both listened to your guts, were able to see the positive gains, and were better able to followed your hearts true desires with the lessons the experience taught and revealed to you. It sure would be nice though if we didn’t have to go through the struggle to come out the other side where the real beauty is revealed!! 💛

What an awesome story. Thank you.

SUPER interested in Lando's build! I drive the same truck in grey (and in FL too) and love thinking about building her up and heading north for a summer! Thanks for sharing your journey with Amelia!

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Our Lando build video comes out in two weeks! Excited to share it!

@stephenwilson9612

5 жыл бұрын

@@BoundForNowhere I like to use "Lando" as slang for landcruiser...greatest 4X4 ever made.

Love the style of the Toyota Sunrader. Seems like a great alternative to the classic Sprinter Van. Especially with a bed over the cab! Glad Y'all are confident in your new home on wheels.

Great job. Sometimes having more is really having less. Sounds like the two of you had a great experience. And the biggest thing is you have each another. Peace ☺

I wish you both all the luck in the world you both deserve it!

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

That means the world to us. Thank you!

how sad that you were so miss informed any 4x4 junky could have helped you out not a Toyota dealership Robert Ottwell is right someone scored big time =/

@ejRecording

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I stopped watching him yap after 2 minutes, dealer that’s hilarious Maybe if they wouldn’t of filmed and posted all the KZread crap they would’ve had time to do it right

Wow! I’ll never look at a Sunrader the same way. Thanks for the heads up!

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

All I can say is wow, wow, you went through so much. I started out with a 4x4 gmc pickup camper, to a pop up camper, to a high top 4x4 Ford Van camper, to a 26ft Fleetwood motorhome, now back to a gmc conversion van. Call it coming full circle, call it what you will, I had problems with every single one of the vehicles I owned. I’m glad you found your groove, you lasted way longer than I would have girl. Keep on truckin’

Sheered wheel studs are usually from over tightening. When you over tighten a stud it stretches and loses a lot of it's strength. Always always always use a torque wrench when tightening down lug nuts.

@aaron___6014

9 ай бұрын

Bingo

Wow that was incredible to watch. Four years ago I purchased an airstream shell which I am now trying to get rid of as I sell my house and figure out what is next. Towing an Airstream seems like too much for me full time(I have no experience towing anything) but I’m coming around to the idea that I could handle a van or truck camper. I have two dogs, 50 + 30 lbs, and a cat which leaves me wondering how small I can go and comfortably fit my animal crew. I can see how difficult it must have been to let go of your Amelia so quickly as I am attached to my Airstream and didn’t even put work into, just used it as an art studio for a while. It is inspiring how you turned your failure around. Thanks for sharing your story, you are so brave, raw, and honest about the challenges you faced and how you bounced back. You’re resiliency is impressive and it’s wonderful to see how swiftly you found a way to get back into life on the road.

Hey guys, I'm from New Zealand and 50 yrs old. I can't tell you how much of an inspiration I found your last 2 updates and admire you both for continuing to journey on towards what makes you happy. You should be very proud of what you have so far accomplished and risked. I've been trying to talk my husband around to tiny living but I don't think it's in his makeup (yet!). I wish you both all the happiness and continued success in your lives and safe travels.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This absolutely melted my heart! I'm so happy to hear that you got something of our experience because that means that we weren't the only people who gained a good experience out of the deal! I hope you can convince him that some version of life on the road is for him because it's really an incredible experience to decide where you want to wake up every morning!

Wow what a trip! I'm glad you have found happiness with your new Tacoma Camper! About to look at the video in a few minutes. Be safe and have fun!!! You deserve it after all that work! The new interior of Amelia is beautiful!

Great vid! I just found you guys recently because an Amelia build vid popped up in my suggested vid thread. Then I realized I believe I'd seen you guys hanging with your friends in another vid on another channel that I love and sub (Live Work Wander). Anyway subbed and looking forward to watching your new overlanding direction. Amelia was pretty cool but as I'm sure you came to realize, she would have been a handful on alot of the back roads that I'm guessing an adventurous couple such as yourselves would be all about exploring. That's where the best places can be found right! You made the right decision IMO! I'll be watching as I have a nissan frontier that I like to take little adventures in but dont get to as often as Id like. When I cant get out I love to watch utube adventuring vids to get my fix.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Jorge & Jessica are so very near and dear to our hearts! We call them our road parents! We met them because we asked for advice before we hit the road and totally hit it off! We appreciate you hopping on for the ride over here on out channel. We were sad to say goodbye to Amelia but I think in the end it is more important that we have something that can get us to the places we want to be! See you somewhere down the road!

Very inspiring video. Always a lesson to be learned.

Super inspiring, you're honest and lovingly candid presentation appreciated!

I've wanted a Sunradar or Dolphin forever, but what you went through is exactly what I'm afraid of compiled with the fact I'm not a builder. Glad you put safety first.

Very,very captivating!

Wow. I am so sorry to hear about all the mishaps that you two went thru. That is so unfair, and I can only imagine the stress you both endured. But as a new subscriber, I am happy to hear that your new 2019 Toyota that you recently bought is working great😊. You two deserve nothing but the best in your travels, business and life!😊😊Looking forward to your new adventures!

I’m looking at a 2wd 93 raider with 1ton from the factory recall or a 04 Chevy retired ambulance to do a build out and this video has given some insight. Thanks

im from new brunswick canada ..about 30 minutes from Nova Scotia and 1 hour from Prince Edwards island ..you will love it there ..im stuck in Wisconsin now ..but will move back some day

Wow! That was really hard!💔 Not a cop out at all! I am sorry you both had to go through that! How exhausting! Hope your next build is the dream you both want!!🎊

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. In the end we had to do what was right for ourselves. Good things are to come!

Haters are going to hate. Good or bad decisions, you learned a lot and individual happiness is important. I once lost a wheel off of a 68 mustang and can say from experience that you all lucked out with how little damage was done.

been there done that 115 deg 80 miles from nowhere in the middle of the Arizona desert, 15 miles from a paved road in an Artic Cat side x side, what a feeling to see your wheel pass you.

My friend Billy just drove his 4x4 Sunrader from SoCal to Aspen and back. Only complaint was the speed going up the Mt's. The dully is the stability.

Cool you came to Nova Scotia, hope you had fun. I see you camped at Partridge Island Beach, i spotted the fishing weir immediately!!

Hi there! This was the first video of yours I'd watched. I didn't even know the backstory, but your video was heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time; more the latter! Thanks so much for making it and sharing your heart. If it's of any comfort, you DID give me memorable lessons from your story. Somehow I feel stronger just from having watched it, which is as much as one could want from ANY story! Blessings, Lou

good choice. happy travels!

thanks for sharing your video

Bummer it didn't work out as you had hoped for. I hate that some "shop" didn't treat you the way they should have. Sadly, its a growing trend..unqualified "technicians" doing work they aren't qualified to do. You guys did a lot of work to Amelia and it turned out nice. I enjoyed watching the build. On the bright side, your replacement TACO should serve you well for years to come. My 02 TACO has 236K miles on it and all that's ever been replaced was the idle air control valve.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Man that right there is what we love about Toyotas! Owen's dad is also rocking a Tacoma with 265k on it and it drives like a dream! We hope to inhearite it one day!

I have to admit, I came into this video with the bias that you made a bad call. But you explained yourself very well and had me convinced by the end. I am so, so sorry everything went wrong like it did on your build; I can relate to that myself so much and it just breaks your heart. Sometimes something happens with a vehicle that leaves you just not trusting it any more, feeling like it's more trouble than it's worth. Sometimes as painful as it is you have to overcome the sunk cost fallacy and get a fresh start on something else. The bottom line is that if a vehicle's sucking the fun out of travel no matter what amenities it offers than the point of said vehicle and amenities is/are lost. Sometimes it's time to get past all the details and get back to basics. Hopefully with how rare these are and how much time/effort you spend rebuilding this got you an amazing price when selling it and that has taken the sting out of everything at least a little bit.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

I think that you summed up our feelings so well. Trust in our vehicle is one of the most important things for us to have. We spend too much time out far from civilization and we just need to know that it will be able to take care of us. I'm pretty convinced that the wheel incident set a deep anxiety that we would never be able to fully recover from. In the end this rig has lead us to our new set up that we are so excited about! More to come on all of that, but thank you so much for watching and giving our perspective a chance. We greatly appreciate it.

@stormthrush37

5 жыл бұрын

@@BoundForNowhere Sure! And thanks for taking the time to personally respond.

So Unfortunate ... but decisions needs to be made and change is inevitable ... Great no one got hurt. keep up the awesome work ! thanks !

IT's just a thing (The Sunrader). While you had given it a name is cute, at the end of the day it's a tool to live on the road. If you don't feel at peace with that tool, you change it. Simple as that. So with all that money from flipping the sunrader, can we expect an earthcruiser?

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Haha common misconseption. We did not make money on this build. At best we broke even. We sunk so much money into trying to get that rear end sorted. But you are 100% right, the tool wasn't working, so we swithed it out for something more appropriate for the job

Epic story, thanks for sharing. You went thru the cauldron, so glad the wheel loss was not worse. I can relate... bought me a 1980 Toyota Dolphin back in December, still working on it! Did not find out about the recall issue until a few weeks after I bought it. I've never changed a spark plug before, nevertheless, my brother in law and I found and manipulated a 1-ton Nissan pickup dually axle into shape, figured out bolts, used the original leaf springs, now supplemented with coil springs, and finger's crossed. About to make first voyage since axle swap out. Heck of a project, but as you said, "safety had to come first". Not a job for the faint-hearted, but when you do it yourself, all the bolts get bolted and you know what you got. If you are driving on a "fooley" stop now... please, people died because of those badly engineered wheels, the bearings fail, reverse barbell effect under weight, and they fail tragically. Best wishes, James :)

Good luck guys.

I'm glad u are safe.

Im really sorry that you guys went thru all this. Get out there and enjoy life, keep on trucking on...:)

Well it sure was fun watching your journey with the build. Im glad you had to sell because of mech issues and not personal or health problems which I was afraid to hear. Enjoy your journeys hope to meet you on the road some time. @ brioftarth.

So inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to Future content. -205

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you we really appreciate it!

You Are right! I have had eight Toyota's. Still have 84 Diesel. It is very hard to be on the road and safety. The littlest thing and create a lot of trouble .Good for you both

In the early 90s I bought a 1979 Sunline micro mini motorhome on a Datsun chassis. It had less than 40k miles on her, completely self contained 4cyl ,4 spd manual transmission. I used it one season, I understand the white knuckle drive. I sold it within a year of buying it, it was not what I was expecting and decided I didn't want to refurbish it because the drive was not comfortable. Fast forward to today.....I now own a 33ft Winnebago Class A on a Ford chassis and this fall I embark on my wife's and I dream of a semi retirement. Sadly my wife passed away in 2017 at the age of 54 and she will be with me in spirit and memory.....good luck in your journeys and enjoy life, you never know what tomorrow may bring.......

Good outlook on how Amelia taught you so much. The Maritimes are on my bucket list. Enjoy your travels.

I've had my 1988 18 foot Nissan sunrader for 10 years. I keep looking for something better but have not found anything that can come close to replacing it. Good luck in your search

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

We have found it. More to come soon!

@Samakerartmaker

5 жыл бұрын

They are diamonds in the ruff! I’ve been dreaming of one... but after watching this I think I may just stick to living out of my Tacoma.

It is called growing and living!!!!! awesome explanation. Cheers

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers to that! Onward and upward!

Good story. I,'ve always admired these Toyota MH,s, but your story makes me feel a little bit better having never invested in one. Now I could write a book about my VW camper fiascos. Noticed your patch/decal on dealing.

Hi guys, now that i've watched 'Sold', i know why the axle//wheel change, i just expected you to cover it in the final build video. I would have renovated the axle and added air bags but that's just me. I think these things happen for a reason, maybe to provide an opportunity to grow. Looking forward to more adventures. Stay safe guys and keep up the good work.

You are right about "gut feeling". Both of you are blessed.

I have totally been there. I spent tons of time, energy and love trying to get an old Subaru to be the overlanding / daily driving vehicle that I'd been dreaming of. After many upgrades, unplanned fixes and a few broken bits way off-road - I decided to bail it and get a 2001 4Runner. Best decision ever.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Man it's such a hard decision to make too! But glad to hear that you're happy on the other end

I get it. You want to be able to be comfortable and feel safe. There are so many other things to worry about on the road. It is what it is.

Thanks for the update and the explanation. I hope you continue to make videos on your adventures. I think they would be entertaining. It doesn't appear that there was any *shag carpet* to rip out of the Tacoma build, as there was in Amelia..... "carpet on the walls, carpet on the ceiling, carpet in the cabinets, carpet on the floor, carpet in the cab." HAHA

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Lucky for us there was NO CARPET! I would have died if there was ;)

Well, there may have been a reason why so few 4x4 versions were made. Did anyone suggest an old Chevy truck rear axle? Those used the same wheel bolt pattern and are a bit wider and may have helped with the stability. That was a common upgrade to those trucks back in the 80's when it was popular to lift them sky high and stuff 44" tires under them.

@BoundForNowhere

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! But we didn't find out about them until we were 10k into the new rear end configuration. We were really upset when we did because I think that would have been the best solve. We recommended it to the people who purchased Amelia too.

@ianfurqueron5850

5 жыл бұрын

Darn. I wish I was following your other accounts back then. I was really into 4x4 trucks (gulp) 30 years ago. I had an '86 Toyota 4x4 pick up during my early 20's.

@stephenwilson9612

5 жыл бұрын

Precisely. Toyota stopped providing chassis to RV builders in the late 80's for a couple of reasons. The axle recall was one of them. I'm of the opinion that smaller is better for overlanding rigs. The Tacoma they bought will prove to be way more useful, practical, economical, and indeed, safer than the Sunrader. I know it was cool rig and seemed amazing while it lasted but good decision to move forward.

@lizsteeds6697

5 жыл бұрын

@@BoundForNowhere 10k ! You were gouged FFS. You really didn't talk to anyone who could have helped like real old school mechanics not some idiot at the Toyota dealership or aftermarket shops. College educated, focussed on the wrong priorities, over intellectualising and with little common sense I would hazard a guess.