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@adriandrelles1701 3 күн бұрын
Good video. I will definitely pass. Those covers are awful. Thanks for taking the time to make a video though.
@boondockduane 8 күн бұрын
The Anderson needs maintenance, the anti sway collar material wears out The red plastic chain caps get brittle and breaks I found my Anderson worked ok on our InTech Dawn but was worthless on our Airstream 30’ I’m being nice, junk. I had chunking as well I have owned two airstreams two InTechs Dawn and Terra And Fifth Wheels Own a RV Solar and Repair Company Cannot distribute larger amounts of weight forward Get a EAZ LIFT R3 with the proper bars, complete adjustable anti sway with the supplied Allen Wrench
@MakeItRad 7 күн бұрын
Greetings, thanks for the feedback on your experience. My setup is doing well, no real issues or maintenance required yet. Weight distribution is limited, but it works well enough on the Airstream and thankfully doesn't put quite the stress on the camper frame that the bar systems do. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@jamesalles139 21 күн бұрын
Ultrasonic!
@MakeItRad 20 күн бұрын
Indeed! Thanks for watching!
@marshalriggs5034 26 күн бұрын
Looking at a used set of these Elkas with 15k miles. How are yours treating you- miles? Sweet truck!
@MakeItRad 26 күн бұрын
Greetings. The Elkas are holding up great. My only challenge with them is the low speed compression adjustment is a little challenging. The adjustment knob can be a bit difficult to turn by hand. Outside of that, no rust (aluminum bodies) and the seals are all in great shape, no leaks, and they clean up quite easily. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@marshalriggs5034 24 күн бұрын
@@MakeItRad Thanks for the reply! How many miles do you have on them at this point?
@MakeItRad 23 күн бұрын
About 19k last I checked.
@marshalriggs5034 23 күн бұрын
@@MakeItRad thanks for the insight 👍
@jesserevilla992 29 күн бұрын
Tundra is weak on Payload and the Airstream is already at 800 lbs of tongue weight and add your interior front gear/ items plus bed items and passengers; something tells me you’re at max or over your payload. All that rubber your using as tires make it worse! Now I do appreciate you going through this;
@MakeItRad 29 күн бұрын
The tundra handles it beautifully. Did a 5 hour trip up and down 6-8% grades, summits above 5k feet just today. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@jesserevilla992 29 күн бұрын
Beautiful TT; don’t understand why you are given a NorCold Fridge with the cheap wire shelves? When your dropping some serious $ on an Airstream? I had that same Fridge on my previous TT which was only $22k but with the glass shelves and one large slide shelf for large drink bottles etc.. I don’t get it? Absolutely gorgeous travel Trailer.
@MakeItRad 29 күн бұрын
Thank you, I never really noticed the shelves, it's certainly not a bother and probably helps for airflow. We like that it is a 12v model and has much more space than the propane / electric. Power draw has been an nonissue and it doesn't need the vents cut into the exterior for airflow. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@SleepyTimeBookLand Ай бұрын
Hi! Just found your channel! Lots of great tips! Curious about which kid comforters you ended up with. They look quite small and also very cute!
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
Greetings! Cut and paste courtesy of Mrs MIR: We love the Pillowfort comforter sets from Target. These are both twin size and have gone through the home washer many times and are still soft and not clumping! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@tommyk9563 Ай бұрын
Thanks for a very informative video...have a 2017 Tundra and pull a 26' travel trailer...looking for options to eliminate the sag...appreciate your time in putting this together.
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
Sounds like a great setup! The RAS is a great option. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@JohnTSteinbeck Ай бұрын
Great walk-through! Thank you
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
No prob! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@frankfurther3828 Ай бұрын
where is it made?
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
Greetings! Good question and I should have mentioned in the video. These are made in the USA, Idaho Falls ID. You can read more here: andersenhitches.com/about/ Thanks for watching and commenting!
@frankfurther3828 Ай бұрын
Well done vid, nice truck, Does this eliminate towing squat? Any rust? thx
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
Greetings, the RAS certainly reduces squat, the amount depends on how you adjust the coils. Mine are set right in the middle. No rust thus far, had the truck since new. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@tinalaws7506 Ай бұрын
Would the heat from the oven not affect your spices or oil? Genuinely curious. Love the organization!
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
Greetings. It has not had any effect that we have noticed. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Jerry9799-s8e Ай бұрын
Is that trailer too big for that hitch?
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
Greetings! Good question, the Andersen model we are using is the 3350 with a 14k tow rating and 1,400 Lb tongue weight rating. The GVWR of the airstream is 7600 with about 1,000 Lb tongue weight, so we are well within the advertised ratings. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@OurSecondLife Ай бұрын
Great Video! We'll have to get one. Thanks for sharing!
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
Greetings. Glad you found it helpful! Let me know how your install goes. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@leovargas7045 Ай бұрын
“your did your homework” I love your set-up, you did a lot of upgrades, what you describe, I guarantee that truck runs really smooth, keep up on these videos.
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
Greetings, thanks for watching and commenting!
@davidbaltimore9547 Ай бұрын
Nice ride. Just got into the the 4 runner world. Nice tire ratio looks perfect in the wells
@MakeItRad Ай бұрын
Greetings, thank you. 4Runners are great, I owned a 3rd Gen and still own a 4th Gen v8, its coming up on 200k miles this month. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@DougMcCready 2 ай бұрын
Hey Steven - thank you for this video. Our ‘23 Caravel 22FB also has the loud water pump. Lots of people on Airforums suggested the IRVWPC so I just ordered. Your video is very helpful!
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
Greetings! Thanks for watching and hope the video helps with your install.
@Jessersadler 2 ай бұрын
seems like of you off road, air bags are the way to go. Keep the ride and flex when you want it, or extra load. Also you get on board air. . .
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
Greetings. Airbags have their advantages for sure. If you plan to offroad with airbags, I'd recommend adding cradles, otherwise they will limit suspension travel. RAS has performed well, increased spring rate, but still allows for full travel. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Chocobo_rider 2 ай бұрын
Where did you get those?
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
Greetings, you can get the Conny Tabletop connectors here: www.cabinetparts.com/p/peter-meier-furniture-components-table-connectors-PMI81202NY-p33789
@HoustonMtn 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for demonstrating the installation. I'm glad our 2024 Trade Wind came from the factory with the IRVWPC built in.
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
Greetings. I had heard the later 2024's had something similar. Glad to see Airstream making that update, it really is a nice upgrade!
@BestAdjusters 2 ай бұрын
I just got a 2020 limited 5.7 V8, what gas should I put? Can I put 87? Or should I stick with 88 ? Great vid btw
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
Greetings. Sounds like you just picked up a great Tundra! I run premium when I tow. My mind tells me it has more power running premium. I also realize I could be completely wrong, but I also like running the better additives in premium gas when under load. On the daily you can run 87 without issue. Thanks for watching!
@BestAdjusters 2 ай бұрын
@@MakeItRad hey bro! So i finally filled up my truck with 87, but now my range is saying 560-600 instead of the 360-410 range it would say with 89. What do you think? I dont usually drive my truck at all so is it getting used to my driving or should i stick with 89?
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
@@BestAdjusters Greetings. My guess is perhaps the last tank you did more highway driving and the computer is using that last average MPG to calculate the new range after fill up. I'm nearly certain the range calc has nothing to do with the grade of fuel. I bet it will quickly adjust down if it has not already. Interesting data point though, let me know how that turns out. Cheers!
@CharlieRogers50 2 ай бұрын
Why on earth would you pay extra for nice, quality leather seats and then cover them up with some terrible cheap material?? No seat cover will ever look as good as the leather you already have.
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
Greetings. Thanks for commenting. I agree, the use case would be to protect them in, say a camping trip with stuff piled back there or carseats, dogs, etc. The full grain seats in the platinum and 1794 really are a highlight of the interior!
@CharlieRogers50 2 ай бұрын
This is almost identical to the truck I just bought. I recently purchased a 2021 Platinum Tundra in wind chill pearl. Great review and great truck!
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great choice! Had Windchill pearl been an option on the 20, I would have gone that route for sure! Enjoy the new truck!
@duridersa 2 ай бұрын
Our trucks are beasts yo!
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
They are indeed!
@wasachevyguy 2 ай бұрын
I’ve been running the Andersen hitch on our 2014 Tundra Crewmax for 3 years now pulling our Cougar 22RBS. Absolutely no issues with it and I agree with EVERYTHING you said in this video. I added a leaf to the pack and blue Sumo springs. Truck and trailer both run level now even with all our crap in the bed and the trailer full and heavy. This hitch is superb for anti-sway and porpoising isn’t an issue either. Love it!!
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
Greetings! Great to hear experience from a fellow Tundra owner. Sounds like a great setup! I went with the RAS spring upgrade and overall happy, it has its pros & cons like anything. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@anthonylinkous6355 2 ай бұрын
I went from The equalizer to the way safe middleweight
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
I have heard good things about the middleweight weigh safe. I hope it works well for you! Thanks for commenting!
@swens1111 3 ай бұрын
Have the HD kit on my 14 F150 and set on the full setting for payload. Completely changed the towing dynamics and made the whole rig feel so much better while towing my 9k travel trailer. Highly recommend. I don’t really notice the harsher ride on the F150 but it did increase the rear ride height about 1.5”
@MakeItRad 2 ай бұрын
Greetings! Great to hear its working well for you. I have mine set right in the middle, which increased rear ride height about 1 inch. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Shuffler703 3 ай бұрын
Your problem with a Tembren is when it is slightly loaded. When the gap is not fully taken up but closes up when on a rough road, you can feel it. When fully loaded, it rides fine. Airbags, you have more maintenance and it doesn't seem to help if you have issues with porposing. RAS seems to work well in all aspects.
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
The RAS works pretty well. I have mine set between the 25% and 40% load handing assist. It is a bit of a compromise when it comes to offroad, but I knew that going in. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Superdada 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour. Do you know if the globetrotter twin bed has the option for the bunk loft? My little ones would love that.
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
Greetings! The front bunk isn't an available option for the Globetrotter, but is available in the same floorplan with the International and Flying Cloud. A good tool for checking options on each model is the Airstream Configurator page: www.airstream.com/configurator/tt/ Thanks for watching and commenting!
@Superdada 3 ай бұрын
@@MakeItRad thank you!
@cieje34 3 ай бұрын
The instructions say to lift it from the rear differential. Put stabilizer jacks on the front of the spring then lower it back down, You're saying it's better install by lifting from the frame
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
I believe you want the rear axle on full droop and the frame supported by jack stands. I would be worried about supporting the truck from the front of the spring. The tundra in stock form requires half of the spring shackle to be removed, I wouldn't want any of the truck weight on the spring while doing that. Instructions for your application may differ, if you have the instructions, follow those. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@cieje34 3 ай бұрын
@@MakeItRad ok thanks I'll make some adjustments. I thought it was weird to have the suspension compressed for the install.
@guyvensoncharlot5590 3 ай бұрын
For sale??
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
Not currently. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@JGr3asy 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience!
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
For sure! Hope you found it helpful!
@GMvideo429 4 ай бұрын
How has this been since install? I went a different route in mine but looked real hard at the Vlite and the Vline 2. How is the resolution on the screen? Any bugs with this system? I ended up doing the Grom BT and a Carpuride screen on top of my dash. I dont like how it looks but it functions well.
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
Greetings. For me it has been great. I only wanted carplay, so I prefer the simplicity of the VLite over the full VLine. CD quality audio (the factory unit on my Gen 5 Nav sees the Grom as a CD Changer) and the resolution is good.The screen resolution looks clear without any ghosting or artifacts. It has completed a few firmware updates that are optional downloads and those have been great. I am planning to do a follow-up video as well.
@GMvideo429 4 ай бұрын
Nice mod, I have not seen that one before.
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! Having a Tundra with the feature led me to always dropping the LC tailgate. This mod solves that problem and adds just a bit of class.
@GMvideo429 4 ай бұрын
Nice choice, I have an 08 with 215k and its awesome. I bought it two years ago with 191k and daily drive it.
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, sounds like your 08 it serving you well. These are great vehicles, mileage being the only real drawback. I typically put about 300+ miles a week on mine and it does everything without a rattle.
@loadmasterc141b4 4 ай бұрын
2007 Double Cab Limited TRD. 260,000 miles. No issues that I couldn't fix myself for nearly no $$$. Wouldn't shift into 4-HI. Timing Chain tensioner not tensioning. $85 fix, but labor intensive. Starter failed. Antennae broke. That's it. Oh, and mechanic forgot to put an O-ring on oil filter cap drain plug and I lost 7 quarts of oil over 500 miles (TX to KS). Caught it before I lost the last quart. No issues or metal in the oil. Amazing. Stock shocks and windshield. 17 years old, looks nearly new and runs like when I bought it. I will never own another truck but a 2nd Gen Tundra. And since this one can go another 740,000 miles, I may not ever need one.
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
They really are great trucks! Glad you caught your oil issue before you ran out! Looking forward to many years of reliable use!
@cadeswildadventures9053 4 ай бұрын
Great great video I have the same truck . What ap is that ?
@MakeItRad 3 ай бұрын
Greetings, its a veepeak OBD2 BLE + module with the OBD Fusion app.!
@codycombs7911 4 ай бұрын
Will this fit an 87 toyota pickup
@MakeItRad 4 ай бұрын
I don't have experience with this specific cover on the earlier gen trucks (pre 89) but I had a similar cover on an 88 that I moved to this 94 way back in the day, and it went on without issue. If I had to bet, I'd say it would likely fit.
@SteveY129 4 ай бұрын
Thanks we have a 2023 Globetrotter and the cover broke on our third outing. Very cheap plastic parts. Thanks for your video on how to remove the cover and fan. It helped when we had to make a temporary repair on the road with tape and zip ties.
@MakeItRad 4 ай бұрын
Glad the video helped! The fan lid failures seem to be a trend on 2023 models. Airstream sent a replacement on warranty, but I still left my repaired one on the trailer. Still holding strong. Thanks for watching!
@tdvegas760 4 ай бұрын
I think one of the best design features on the airstream is the expanse of windows.
@MakeItRad 4 ай бұрын
It is indeed, so much natural light! Thanks for watching!
@StephenCastelino 4 ай бұрын
This video is just what I needed and perfect timing, thank you! 😊 From Australia
@MakeItRad 4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Best of luck on the install!
@Dano-MX5 4 ай бұрын
I have a 2018 SR5 DC 2WD….i tow a similar sized Lance 2285 that’s around 28’ hitch to rear bumper. Total weight of the camper when loaded with food, bedding, clothes and appliances is around 6500-7000lbs. My weight distribution hitch is an Equalizer with 10,000lb stabilizer bars. I added the blue Sumo Springs last year and have virtually no squat whereas before it would squat about an inch. The Tundra and the Lance sit pretty level with that set up. I still get a little porpoising on undulating highways. All in all I feel I am at the Tundra’s “safe” limit. Rule of thumb that experienced campers use is 80% of the max tow capacity which would be 8,000lb. The Tundra does a great job at reasonable weight limits.
@MakeItRad 4 ай бұрын
Sounds like a nice setup! I have the RAS installed and it works pretty well. With the lift I have, the truck sat level unloaded, so when attaching the trailer, it had a pretty good squat. The RAS has lifted the rear about 1 inch, and when towing I probably have 1.5 inches of squat. I do have the option of adjusting the RAS to the 40% assist, right now its around 25/30% if I really needed the truck to sit level. As is the camper sits level, whish works for me. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@dash8465 4 ай бұрын
Looks like *everything* is being bent because its too tight.
@MakeItRad 4 ай бұрын
I compress the spring to 1 3/4" at static height, never more. Plenty of room to compress it more, like I mention in the video, the weight distribution performance doesn't really change with continued compression of the spring, at least with my setup. Thanks for watching!
@mountainridevideos2749 4 ай бұрын
besides all the hate, i bought the ktm 890 advr (2023) and its just great. Low Center Gravity and the torque is just the best. On all other bikes you need to add ton of protection and make the bike even topheavier. I just added AXP Skidplate and Better Handguards
@MakeItRad 4 ай бұрын
Yes, it is a wonderful machine, still my favorite middle weight adventure bike. Enjoy the 2023! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@vm722 4 ай бұрын
160.00$ On Scamazon.😂 plus delivery and Of course Tax.I would say 250.00 Easy
@axeliraheta903 4 ай бұрын
Wow beautiful truck 😍😎
@MakeItRad 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@umurselek3310 4 ай бұрын
Correct me if I'm wrong but your leaf springs are wavy which means the truck is overloaded since there is no arch to them anymore. I am seeing the same condition with my Icon RXT springs (option 3) with 700 lbs loaded in the bed. The truck rides OK but I am worried about the leaf springs' longevity.
@MakeItRad 4 ай бұрын
Greetings. I'll have to take a closer look next time I am loaded up with the Airstream. They do the normal 2" squat that most all Tundras do when loaded. I'm nearly certain Toyota designed the first 1/5 inches of travel to be soft, then stiffen up with the bottom leaf thereafter. With factory rake that would put it level, with my level / lift it would ride a bit low in the back. The RAS has helped and I could always tighten to the second spacer for 40% but I like how it rides with the 25-30% setting. Thanks for the comment!
@XRakkgruntX 5 ай бұрын
I bought a 2020 Tundra yesterday, I'm looking forward to learning more about it from your channel.
@bonzidude2000 5 ай бұрын
You don't need to manually shift through gears it's in the manual only shift manually when conditions require you to.
@MakeItRad 5 ай бұрын
Greetings. I'll politely disagree with regard to interpretation of the manual. Watching the temperatures of coolant, tranmission pan, and torque converter tells the story as well. Manually shifting makes a much cooler, towing experience (Literally). Gearing down for long descents vs riding the brakes, etc, all the benefits, no disadvantage of controlling the shift range. Thanks for watching and commenting.