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Observer
I went back and forth on whether or not to start this thread so early in my build. But in the end, I figured—why not? Not only will this serve as a build log, but it’ll also be a place to document the adventures I take with my family and the solo trips I embark on.
So, a little about me. My name’s Taylor, and I’m from Grande Prairie, Alberta. I’m married to an amazing woman, and we have an 8-year-old daughter and one 3 year old American Bully keeping us on our toes.

I originally started my account here back in 2016 for my first build thread —that one was a 2002 Nissan Xterra. At the time, I was young, broke, and just figuring things out, so when our daughter came along, the build got put on hold, and I ended up selling it. In its place, I picked up a 2014 Nissan Titan as a reliable family hauler, left it stock, and then a few years later got bitten by the speed bug. That led to me buying and building a 2014 Evo X. (Still miss that car.)
The Xterra and Evo in question.


After that, I really got into bikes—both on and off-road (and I’m still deep into that world). At some point, we picked up a 2018 4Runner, did a mild build with a lift, tires, and a roof rack, then threw on a rooftop tent (RTT). That RTT completely changed the way we camp, and we’ve been using the 4Runner for the past two years to get out and explore.



Recently, though, an opportunity came up. My company offered me a truck allowance, so I turned in my company truck and snagged a 2020 Tundra TRD Sport at what I’d consider a solid deal. The goal? Build it into our main adventure rig. I’ve already done a few things to it (which I’ll cover below), and there’s plenty more to come. We’re keeping the 4Runner, but it’s officially been demoted to around-town duty.

We’ve got some exciting trips lined up for 2025! Most of our adventures will take us across Western Canada, but we’ve also planned a two-week trek out to Ontario. If everything falls into place, we’ll be heading down into Montana for a trip or two, and there’s even a possibility of making it to Utah—though that one might have to wait until summer 2026.
I’m really looking forward to sharing these adventures with like-minded people. Can’t wait to swap stories, get some inspiration, and see where this journey takes us!
So, a little about me. My name’s Taylor, and I’m from Grande Prairie, Alberta. I’m married to an amazing woman, and we have an 8-year-old daughter and one 3 year old American Bully keeping us on our toes.

I originally started my account here back in 2016 for my first build thread —that one was a 2002 Nissan Xterra. At the time, I was young, broke, and just figuring things out, so when our daughter came along, the build got put on hold, and I ended up selling it. In its place, I picked up a 2014 Nissan Titan as a reliable family hauler, left it stock, and then a few years later got bitten by the speed bug. That led to me buying and building a 2014 Evo X. (Still miss that car.)
The Xterra and Evo in question.


After that, I really got into bikes—both on and off-road (and I’m still deep into that world). At some point, we picked up a 2018 4Runner, did a mild build with a lift, tires, and a roof rack, then threw on a rooftop tent (RTT). That RTT completely changed the way we camp, and we’ve been using the 4Runner for the past two years to get out and explore.



Recently, though, an opportunity came up. My company offered me a truck allowance, so I turned in my company truck and snagged a 2020 Tundra TRD Sport at what I’d consider a solid deal. The goal? Build it into our main adventure rig. I’ve already done a few things to it (which I’ll cover below), and there’s plenty more to come. We’re keeping the 4Runner, but it’s officially been demoted to around-town duty.

We’ve got some exciting trips lined up for 2025! Most of our adventures will take us across Western Canada, but we’ve also planned a two-week trek out to Ontario. If everything falls into place, we’ll be heading down into Montana for a trip or two, and there’s even a possibility of making it to Utah—though that one might have to wait until summer 2026.
I’m really looking forward to sharing these adventures with like-minded people. Can’t wait to swap stories, get some inspiration, and see where this journey takes us!