Great idea with the pelican case install. Just something to consider though...that compressor will be pretty hot after airing up four tires. It will probably take a lot longer to cool down in an enclosed box so just keep that in mind....I'm sure you've already considered this but just thought I'd throw it out there. Love your truck. Tasteful, well plannned, well executed, and best of all well used.
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Thanks! Yeah, I've thought about that. I actually bought a valve cover breather to add to the box if I was concerned about the heat being a big issue. I'll just keep an eye on it for now and see what happens when I air up four tires. If I don't like it, I'll drill out a hole for the breather next to the compressor cylinder. I think it will be okay without, since I ran the compressor for about six to eight minutes straight and the ambient heat inside the box wasn't too bad. But like I said, I can always add the breather. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll make sure to watch it like a hawk.
Hey thanks for reading! Lola is such a great rig. She's continually impressed me with what she's able to accomplish and the beating she'll withstand.
I think the setup I've built has accomplished my goal of building a capable, good looking, comfortable do-it-all rig. The idea was to maximize capability and usability for adventure travel while keeping it comfortable and usable for my day-to-day needs. I think it performs all this very well indeed.
I just read through the entire thread! Breathtaking pictures and a very well documented build.
Before reading this thread, I was deadset on a Tacoma. Now I think I would rather have a Frontier.
While the aftermarket accessories available for the Toyota are overwhelmingly greater, the Nissan does has the important stuff available.
I think the Frontier is a winner if you want to focus on a mild do-it-all trail rig. I just wish they made it in forest green!
Thanks very much! I greatly enjoy sharing my progress and my adventures with everyone on here. This is a great community.
Haha glad my thread let you see the potential for awesomeness the Frontier has. The thing of it is, the Frontier and the Tacoma are fairly evenly matched rigs. A properly equipped Fronty with a good driver will go just about all of the places a well-equipped Taco will go. The Tacoma will do the more difficult off road work easier, but the Fronty will still do it. Comparing them across the board, they're just so similar.
Both of them make great overland trucks. They both have their pros and cons. Here's where I think they differ the most:
Tacoma:
- more clearance under the doors
- better front end suspension travel
- much better aftermarket
- better fuel mileage
- lighter
- stronger front differential
Frontier:
- lower cost of entry
- much lower cost of entry
- more power
- more rear leg room
- stronger frame
- more interior storage cubbies
- it's different
Having been in and close to both rigs, I can tell you they're pretty much the same in every other way. Both make amazing overland/touring/exploring trucks. I'm very happy with my decision to own the Frontier, and very much recommend one.
