2006 1st-Gen Tundra Doublecab Build

[FJR Colorado]

Table

I was looking at very nice stainless steel tables and other tables designed for expo travel. There are some nice options out there but pricey.

I wanted to do something inexpensive that leveraged my existing infrastructure. I came up with this...

It's a 4' piece of laminated pine board with a lip built in to firmly attach to the overhang piece of the Unicover topper. A single 1/4" x 20 bolt with a knob is in one corner. The leg is a monopod for a camera. I used a furniture piece to make a 1/4" x 20 nut attached to the underside. It's light, easily transportable and strong. Most camera tripods would also work for this purpose.

Next up, I have a home-brew awning in the works. I basically have it done but we are getting lots of snow which makes setting it up a tad impractical.

Happy New Year to all ye Tundrabirds!

 

[FJR Colorado]

Home Brew Awning

So I worked up an awning over the winter and today I tested it out for the first time...

It works out well, is light and is not too difficult to set up.

 

[rickashay]

Wow that is a great camp setup seeing it all up and running. Perfect adventure rig right here, well done.

 

[toyotech]

Looking good. Main reason I want the ladder rack is to do an awning. But due to low garage door. I can't. Hopefully this new to me housing im working on buying will clear my truck with rack.


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[tip]

Love your setup. Nice and simple

 

[FJR Colorado]

Thanks all for the comments.

I was looking at spending $400 on a fancy table. And then $800 or so on a nice awning. This may not be the most elegant thing but it's utilitarian and all it cost me was about $50 in various Home Depot stuff and some old parts laying around. Plus, I kinda' like things that are rigged up... I just do...

 

[toyotech]

It's not worth it to spend so much on an awning. Homemade is the way to go plus won't hurt as much if it gets damaged or stolen.


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[FJR Colorado]

Added a Skid Row skid plate today...

Sorry about the cell phone pic.

 

[rambrush]

Great job on the skid row skid plate!! I went with the whole set and boy are they heavy.. Had to shim mine a bit because I went with the 1" drop so my cv joint boots won't tear.
They make changing the oil filter pretty easy due to open access on the side.

 

[FJR Colorado]

Great job on the skid row skid plate!! I went with the whole set and boy are they heavy.. Had to shim mine a bit because I went with the 1" drop so my cv joint boots won't tear.
They make changing the oil filter pretty easy due to open access on the side.

Same here. I have a diff drop kit so the 1/2" spacers that ship with the unit weren't enough for clearance. I used a 1" steel spacer from Lowe's on the rear bolts. Later I found some nice 1" bushings at Ace Hardware which I will swap out since they are a bit beefier. I had to find some longer bolts as well.

Yes, very impressed with the quality of the Skid Row. I can see buying the whole set over time.

Yes, oil changes will be a breeze. They even give you the little peephole. Well-engineered.

 

[FJR Colorado]

Yellowstone Adventure

I took the Tundra on a 1,900+ plus through Yellowstone NP and the surrounding area. It performed perfectly. What a comfortable and reliable excursion rig. All those days wrenching sure paid off. It's now time to enjoy the ride!

Here is some home video:
https://vimeo.com/130747677

A little section on the Tundra starts at 22:50

 

[FJR Colorado]

A few pics from Yellowstone:

 

[Derek24]

Beautiful pic! I miss that place, mi sure you want to be back!

 

[JCMatthews]

I took the Tundra on a 1,900+ plus through Yellowstone NP and the surrounding area. It performed perfectly. What a comfortable and reliable excursion rig. All those days wrenching sure paid off.

I have to agree 1st gen Tundras are comfortable and reliable. We are at the +/- 4000 mile mark on our Alaska trip, and our Tundra has been a great excursion vehicle. I built a sleeping platform for it and will share pics when we get home.

 

[JCMatthews]

I took the Tundra on a 1,900+ plus through Yellowstone NP and the surrounding area. It performed perfectly. What a comfortable and reliable excursion rig. All those days wrenching sure paid off.

I have to agree. We are at the +/- 4000 mile mark on our Alaska trip, and our Tundra has been great. I built a sleeping platform for it and will share pics when we get home.