Budget Family Overlanding Rig: Tundra + Four Wheel Camper + Utility Trailer for $60,000!

[@ronramlow6371]

Wow, what an incredible amount of thought and ingenuity went into this build...for an adventure of a lifetime for your entire family. More power to you, and thank you for allowing us to share a little bit of the dream...exciting stuff! Nice job Mike!

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

Thanks. You can follow our adventure on Instagram at ourjourneyoverland.

[@kit3182]

Did you guys make it through during the pandemic?

[@skylermavor9091]

Rad setup, you'll have a great trip. I'll disagree with your assessment of 'budget' and 'as cheap as you can build' though. I did a seven month round trip from Montana to Panama for under $6k total. That included all of our travel expenses, food, gas, beer, and the purchase price of the used 4runner! Granted, we slept in ground tents, cooked outside on the tailgate, and didn't have a cool looking winch bumper, but that was not an issue in Central America.

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

That's awesome! You must have grabbed that 4runner for a song. I've completed several builds and adventures for much less, but this was my budget build when I actually had a budget. And I was packing a family of 4 and camping in sub freezing temperatures. Can a stock rig make it to the ends of the Earth? Of course. Would that make an interesting walk around? No. This was a budget build for a family of four who wanted to bring all their toys and be comfortable and secure. Can it be done for less? Sure. But not this nice

[@willc5979]

Try doing it with 2 kids for 6k and let us know how it goes

[@AllTerrainFamily]

Mmm kay.

[@geographyinaction7814]

This is a friendly piece of advice, not an insult. If you go through BC, Canada, you will get pulled over. Suspension upgrades do not increase payload, nothing increases payload. The camper, gear, fuel, passenger weight, your mods and the trailer, have you way overweight. In BC, they can make you pull your trailer and camper off of the road, if you're overweight, and leave it until you have a capable truck. Have a great safe trip!!!

[@robr9905]

I was concerned about the weight issue. Did not know the Canadian restrictions. Nice to know info.

[@darylhawkins4658]

Count me it. Everyone likes to park up at far away remote places. But be ever mindful once you start crossing borders vehicle preservation should be forefront in your mind. Know what you’re driving into.

[@macguba798]

Love your set up man! Good job. I know by now you guys should be somewhere out there already enjoying the outdoor adventures with your family. I wish you and your family good luck and sending prayers for your family for safe travels.

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

Thanks! We've been on the road for almost a year now.

[@mixflip]

That's awesome. I can see my family in a setup similar to this since I own a tundra.

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

And then 3 months later we run into each other in Yellowstone. What a small world. It was nice meeting you.

[@mixflip]

@@ourjourneyoverland1271 fyi I posted our Yellowstone trip video this am. I put a sneak peek of our meetup in the video with your IG# ....yout IG is awesome. You guys are totally living an adventure most will never experience.

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

@@mixflip right on thanks!

[@J.Young808]

Seat covers are Wet Okole (o co lay) it’s Hawaiian for bottom

[@mtaylor2469]

Well done thanks for the info we will watch for more updates. Good luck

[@camsbeoch]

We made it back. We'll be working on some videos soon.

[@kyjelly5524]

That gas tank is a beast!! I love it. I’m so jealous haha.

[@jessiemeno9511]

You have the set I want..I'm just going use a 2500hd truck....with a trailer for storage

[@ericschmidt3759]

Really nice build. Thank you for sharing and for the info. Have a safe adventure.

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

Thanks!

[@kyjelly5524]

Reno!!!!! Haha. Hopefully I’ll have my tundra by this time next year.

[@OverlandTrax]

Nice video, thanks for sharing 👍

[@iksnyzrog]

Hey! I just found this video and I know it's a bit old.. but how is this set up working for your family? I'm looking at a four wheel camper for our family of four. My two kids are 7 and 9. I feel like the roll over couch is the best option for two kids, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on the sleeping arrangements. Thanks!

[@byronspencer539]

Cool rig!! Cool trip too!!

[@camsbeoch]

Thanks! we just got back. It was the adventure of a lifetime.

[@ericeri736]

Good luck to you and your family.

[@camsbeoch]

Thanks! We have been on the road for a week. We're loving it so far.

[@RadicalPersonalFinance]

This is a great rig!

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

Thanks 😊

[@bersonlee]

Really enjoyed the walkthrough. Great rig setup! I wonder if you are using the 6112 with the spring comes with it, or you change to a higher spring rate one. Curious how it works out with the added weight of the bumper and winch. I have a 19 tundra and considering the 6112 as well.

[@camsbeoch]

We are running the springs it came with. With the weight that far back with the camper and trailer it actually lightened up the front end a few hundred pounds. It rides perfect with and without the trailer.

[@Wardrumsnetwork]

So cool 👍 Battle born 🍻

[@robertlittle9907]

nice rig I really like your trailer

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

Thanks. It was quite the project.

[@thomasdipaolo2349]

Nice rig

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

Thanks! I consider it a work of art.

[@windyholland2070]

I did not see a gun rack anywhere, your dad would not be pleased. Have a great trip, stay safe ,we will keep watching.

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

Everyone knows the guns stay behind the seat. Don't want to advertise

[@woolengrappler]

How big is the lower dinette bed? Are the kids comfy there?

[@camsbeoch]

It's about 30" by 80", and no, they are not comfortable there. The youngest sleeps up in our 80"X 80" bed often.

[@dominica2765]

GREAT JOB

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

Thanks. It has been quite a project

[@dominica2765]

YOU ARE WELCOME

[@kokrket]

Stoked I saw this video. How many miles do U have on the truck. How is it handling with the weight and towing? I have 230,000 on mine and want to put a pop up in the bed and tow my Polaris rzr 4 seater behind.was towing a enclosed trailer with no worries before. I’m a tundra snob and won’t buy anything else regardless

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

We have about 120,000 miles on the truck. It has not handled the weight very well. All the suspension mods helped. Really the main shortcoming is the brakes. But in the tundras defense it is overloaded

[@duane4972]

You're hoping to not have to use the rear locker ? Have you done much off road driving ?

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

Yes. Years and years on several continents. The A+track is pretty good on these things. I've had at least one locker on most of my rigs and have used them several times. I was just hoping to stay out of trouble on this trip. It didn't work out. I've already needed it.

[@DanielTojcic]

That’s some green water...

[@AllTerrainFamily]

Yeah. The wind had the mud and algae churned up...

[@pullingtaffyproductions8148]

I cant watch any more. Good luck 😲🤞

[@camsbeoch]

We had a great time!

[@DeePunter]

Ok so great build first of all but Tundra only have have 7100 gvwr, it weighs 5500, so u have about 1600 to work with, now camper is 1300 dry, family of 4 is about 450, modifications on truck is at least another 500, food water battery solar misc things in camper 300, then fuel 46gal is 280. That come too 2830, so without the tongue weight of the trailer u r 1200 pounds over weight and pulling a good size trailer. Can the Tundra really handle it?

[@AllTerrainFamily]

They made it back. So yeah.

[@camsbeoch]

Your numbers are spot on! The Tundra did great! Not one single issue for the whole year. On really steep inclines the trans would get a little hot if I forgot to hit the tow/haul button, other than that it was great.

[@danpetersen9220]

Are you still on the road? Come to South Dakota I have place for you to camp.

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

We are, but we're not heading that far east anytime soon. Thanks though.

[@dzfarms8110]

does the stock fuel Gage work with the after market fuel tank?

[@camsbeoch]

Perfectly. The range on the trip computer is off by a bit though. I can go about twice as far as it says.

[@1ode2joy]

I can second this. It does work and is fairly linear. It's better to go by your trip odometer though. Reset at fill up and drive to 550 miles (no trailer). Rinse, repeat.

[@Magicgym1]

Just wondered what microphone you use for your filming

[@AllTerrainFamily]

Rode wireless Go.

[@SkyTrashActual]

Take a shot every time he says “pump-action.”

[@zonacrs]

Honest question. Are you still within the truck's GVR rating fully loaded?

[@AllTerrainFamily]

I asked him to get it weighed at a truck stop. He’s afraid...

[@zonacrs]

@@AllTerrainFamily Hope it's all cool but it's probably over. Not my choice and don't want to preach. Be safe you guys.

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

No. But I'm under my GAWR and have E rated tires and upgraded suspension so I feel ok with it. If I had to do it over again I would have started with a 3/4 ton.

[@zonacrs]

@@ourjourneyoverland1271 Thanks. I asked because I have a Tundra. Excited about the new M project from 4 wheel campers.

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

@@zonacrs awesome! Enjoy it.

[@timestamp.]

I was wondering do you have a budget for your dog I don’t know if it’s a senior dog but it looks like it might need some attention.......

[@camsbeoch]

Not my dog

[@AllTerrainFamily]

That’s my dog. She’s 17 years old. She’s hanging in there.

[@marck3170]

Any idea what the trailer weights?

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

It weighs 3,000 partially loaded. Not sure about fully loaded.

[@marck3170]

Thanks

[@ourjourneyoverland1271]

I just weighed it. 5,000# fully loaded.

[@yotagang3705]

I wouldnt go to mexico or south america if they flew me over ther for free! Thers a reason people are coming to the usa. Hope this family is still safe and sound.

[@jreagle58]

BELIZE, NOT BELEZE.

[@hkmp7fan]

Our son 😂

[@laughtertv2373]

video for incomprehensible

[@kkx3218]

Mexico might not be the best place to go with all that ...just saying... kids and wife ain't much help