"Lola" - WreckDiver1321's 2005 Frontier CC/SB Nismo Build and Adventure Thread

[stioc]

I'd say go for a third bar and not lose sleep over it (pun intended). How do you get the 55lbs dog up there and is there enough room for everyone? I have a 5 person ground tent for 2 adults, 1 kid and a 55lbs dog. I've thought about moving to a RTT but don't think it'll work for us.

 

[glamisdude72000]

Well I'm quite late to the party.....
Congrats on the new truck! Looks great so far!

 

[bushnut]

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[bushnut]

In other news, some of my Yakima parts are showing up. The control towers are sitting on my workbench waiting to for the landing pads to show up. Soon after they will be mounted to the truck waiting for the crossbars to show up

I've also been thinking lately about how to put together a basic tool/spare parts kit so that minor repairs won't really be a problem. I don't really do any super extreme trails, so a pretty basic kit should do just fine. My plan is to get a large ammo box or good size Pelican case (or similar). Here's what I plan to fill it with:

Tool roll (metric socket set and wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, etc.)
All 4 u-joints
Serpentine belt
Rad hoses
Various hose clamps
Rescue Tape
Fluids (oil, brake fluid, trans fluid, PS fluid)
Fuse kit
Tire repair kit

Any other suggestions?

18 in square piece of 3/4 plywood as a base for a jack, when things get soft.
signalling device (flares, reflectors and such)
flashlight, mirror, zip ties, jb weld (threadable kind), trashbags, gloves, rags or shop towel, gorilla tape.
shovel, ax and a saw.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

I'd say go for a third bar and not lose sleep over it (pun intended). How do you get the 55lbs dog up there and is there enough room for everyone? I have a 5 person ground tent for 2 adults, 1 kid and a 55lbs dog. I've thought about moving to a RTT but don't think it'll work for us.

That's sort of my plan.

Getting the dog in is easy. I wrap my arms just under his hindquarters and his chest, then hoist him up and very carefully make my way up the ladder. Once I get to the top, I just put him in there. He sleeps below the fiancees feet, so he doesn't take up much space. It's just like sleeping at home.

I think it'd be a little tight with another person, but it could possibly work. There are a bunch of different tent sizes, I am certain you could find something that would work well.

 

[Jack Stilts]

Seeing your truck made me decide on a 2nd Gen Frontier after my current X dies...

I just...love it.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

18 in square piece of 3/4 plywood as a base for a jack, when things get soft.
signalling device (flares, reflectors and such)
flashlight, mirror, zip ties, jb weld (threadable kind), trashbags, gloves, rags or shop towel, gorilla tape.
shovel, ax and a saw.

Good ideas! The flares, mirror, flashlight, etc. are going in the survival kit. The shovel, saw, and hatchet are in the truck all the time. Gloves are going in the repair kit.

Rags, JB Weld, and zip ties are a great idea! I'm getting the Hi-Lift offroad base for the jack.

Great ideas, thanks for the suggestions!

18 in square piece of 3/4 plywood as a base for a jack, when things get soft.
signalling device (flares, reflectors and such)
flashlight, mirror, zip ties, jb weld (threadable kind), trashbags, gloves, rags or shop towel, gorilla tape.
shovel, ax and a saw.

Good ideas! The flares, mirror, flashlight, etc. are going in the survival kit. The shovel, saw, and hatchet are in the truck all the time. Gloves are going in the repair kit.

Rags, JB Weld, and zip ties are a great idea! I'm getting the Hi-Lift offroad base for the jack.

Great ideas, thanks for the suggestions!

Well I'm quite late to the party.....
Congrats on the new truck! Looks great so far!

Haha yeah you are, where ya been?

Thanks man, I'm loving it.

Seeing your truck made me decide on a 2nd Gen Frontier after my current X dies...

I just...love it.

Thank you Brian. I am in love with it. If you make the jump to a gen 2 Frontier you will not be disappointed. Lots of cargo space, comfortable, great looking, awesome to drive. Downside is you'll be paying more than for a gen 2 X with similar mileage, condition, spec, year, etc. But having all that space in the back is worth it, to me at least.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Here's a bit more eye candy for you guys. A bit low quality, but it's eye candy!

Yesterday my friend and I drove out to the mountains for a little while to celebrate his birthday. I saw this rock and the view, and I had to take a photo. So I grabbed my camera, got it all set up, was ready to take the shot, and I realized I didn't have a memory card!!!

Out came the phone. Instagram filters to the rescue!

 

[wreckdiver1321]

It would appear that I have discovered the secret to fuel efficiency with a 2nd gen Frontier. The answer is: add a RTT on a rack 4" above the bed. I know it sounds weird, but seriously.

When I did my drive poking around in the Beartooths without a tent, I was watching my mileage. Over the 75 miles I drove to get there, I averaged 19.1 mpg. Then I added the tent on the Yakima racks and did the exact same drive with my friend on Monday. Average mpg? 20.6. Exact same drive, same speed, similar weather conditions, temperature almost exactly the same, no wind either day. I'm now seeing average highway mpgs around 20-22. Where before I saw mixed driving numbers around 16.5-17, I now see 17.5-18.

Very interesting...

 

[marty1977]

If your mileage will stay like that over the period of many many moons the tent will pay for itself

 

[wreckdiver1321]

If your mileage will stay like that over the period of many many moons the tent will pay for itself

Haha you make a great point!

 

[wreckdiver1321]

My intersting thought for the day!

I know I want to do a dual swing out rear bumper. I read a bit about a guy who installed a Navara rear bumper on his truck. Funny thing, it bolted right up. Needed a bit of grinding on the frame, but not much. So... that may mean... that a Kaymar bumper would fit...

 

[Weekender41]

My intersting thought for the day!

I know I want to do a dual swing out rear bumper. I read a bit about a guy who installed a Navara rear bumper on his truck. Funny thing, it bolted right up. Needed a bit of grinding on the frame, but not much. So... that may mean... that a Kaymar bumper would fit...

Get after it!

 

[Allof75]

The mileage increase is probably because of the same streamlining tonneau covers and camper shells add. Good to hear, and hope it works.

 

[stioc]

It would appear that I have discovered the secret to fuel efficiency with a 2nd gen Frontier. The answer is: add a RTT on a rack 4" above the bed. I know it sounds weird, but seriously.

When I did my drive poking around in the Beartooths without a tent, I was watching my mileage. Over the 75 miles I drove to get there, I averaged 19.1 mpg. Then I added the tent on the Yakima racks and did the exact same drive with my friend on Monday. Average mpg? 20.6. Exact same drive, same speed, similar weather conditions, temperature almost exactly the same, no wind either day. I'm now seeing average highway mpgs around 20-22. Where before I saw mixed driving numbers around 16.5-17, I now see 17.5-18.

Very interesting...

Not weird at all, many people have done it with similar results as you. In fact, on our last trip the owner of the Tacoma with a RTT told me that he lowered his to match the roofline and now there's less wind drag, much better MPGs as a result and probably better aerodynamics than with an empty bed.