Four Wheel Campers - New 22' Tacoma and Fleet Camper Build

What goes into building a new bad ass rig?
Mule Expedition Outfitters helps get our new 2022 Toyota Tacoma ready for the unknown trails ahead. After all the truck upgrades, the rig makes its way to the Four Wheel Camper headquarters in Woodland, CA. A brand new Fleet slide-in camper is installed in the bed of the truck.
This new rig is now ready for anything that comes its way. Be on the look out for this build at upcoming Overland Expo's and other shows throughout the year.
Build Specs:
Teraflex Falcon Tow/Haul Kit with adjustable shocks
Deaver Stage 3 Leaf Springs
Hellwig Sway Bar
Old Man Emu Upper Control Arm
Firestone Ride-Rite Airbags
Daystar Cradle
TrailReady Front Bumper
Comeup Winch
AEV Salta XR Wheels
Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/20R17
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www.fourwheelcampers.com

[@mlshore]

With all due respect, I cross the arctic circle several times/year with a basically stock Silverado and a Raven (I threw on some airbags and some E-rated tires, but that's about it). I live in interior Alaska and get around some, and the truck isn't going to make anybody say "Wow" or even "nice rig" but it does the job really well and carries me and the camper to some great fishing/camping/adventures. The main reason I'm commenting is that people shouldn't feel like they absolutely need to drop a bundle on a fancy bumper and winch and wheels and all that stuff to be able to have some really terrific adventures up here. That's a beautiful build but it's a choice, not a necessity.

[@davevisse]

It's a very good point. Get out there! ....and pick up some garbage if you see it.

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

But he feels better having spent an extra $20 grand.

[@bidenthepotato9411]

Crybaby

[@matthewschiebout7384]

a real "adventure" is actually living up there:) Amen brother! We are the few.

[@Chubbydippin]

I wonder just how much this all costs. From start to finish? Labor and All materials? Looks amazing and tough for sure. I seen this type of buildout on a TRD "Offroad" to make it more capable and it begs the question, why is the truck trim even called "Offroad?"

[@TrashBandit097]

I WANT!! I would add a snorkel kit, additional light bar, cell boaster & either a CB or GSLR radio

[@Tabascogs]

I've ridden a stock one-wheel-drive 1x2 BMW motorcycle solo the entire length of the Pan-American Highway from Colorado to Deadhorse, AK and then to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT and the Arctic Ocean before turning around and heading to Moab, UT for a month of riding in the desert, back to Colorado for some maintenance and then headed south all the way to Ushuaia, Argentina and back to Buenos Aires, Argentina. From Buenos Aires I flew myself and the bike back to Houston and then rode through winter roads in February back to Colorado. For what it's worth, Deadhorse and Tuk are both hundreds of miles north of the Arctic Circle. You can do that entire trip on a stock BMW motorcycle and two soft saddlebags or on a basic stocker 4x4 truck of any kind. Maybe some tires and airbags if you want to take the truck to some out of the way places. People needlessly do this same type of heavy modification to motorcycles and then never go anywhere when in reality, the bike is ready to roll the entire 37,000 mile trip right off the showroom floor. I can confirm that.

[@Plandonb]

Bad ass set up

[@VonBluesman]

That is one fine loaded up cool looking awesome performance truck.

[@wanderingscott]

This is impressively shot and edited

[@moscaman559]

Nice build, still working on mine. One thing I think that is really important and sometimes overlooked is upgrading the front brakes to handle the new weight load. I replaced my with a power brake kit and feel a lot safer now with stopping in an emergency or when descending steep grades. Other than that, great build!

[@ScottWalkerScEdD]

Could you please tell us what power brake kit you installed? I have a '23 Taco coming and am gather info on upgrades. Thanks.

[@moscaman559]

@@ScottWalkerScEdD I bought the Stage one Power Brake kit. Bigger rotors and 6 piston calipers. It’s pretty pricey but if your already spending $$$ on truck, camper, etc.. it’s well worth it for safety. Look them up, they are leaders in the industry.

[@loricollins3163]

I don’t know what it is but I love to watch Tacoma conversion videos for my future upgrades. The one man Mule Team was so smooth! The Four WheeI Camper install was fun to watch too. I have the 2020 4x4 TRD Sport version of this truck design. Running Yakima bed racks and rails, Retrax Tonneau Cover and a Falcon XL RTT. I appreciate my super fun set up, for me. Still, though, always dreaming about my Fleet and envisioning how to support the weight…and my wait for future upgrades.

[@Teporame]

I do not see a big issue with the brakes stoping the Tacoma. I have pulled many times a trailer loaded with 2.5 tons of gravel and it stops with no problem. What would the issue be with a one ton load?

[@reddragon9708]

Dream build right there. Bought new Taco in 2017(still making payments). Unfortunately being single parent with 2 kids takes up the money.... someday I'll get there.

[@joezahn7334]

Though its a nice build, you don't need all that was put on this Taco to have a great time. I've been off-roading for quite a few years (Jeep) and all you need is a good set of M/T's and a hi-lift jack. I have a Taco as well and have been looking at what do I really need for over-landing - turns-out not much - M/T's or A/T's, hi-lift jack (can be used as a wench in time of need with some recovery gear), maybe a bed cover to keep stuff dry, free from dust/dirt, and secure. Everything else is just your typical camping gear. I was going down the path of this build, but discovered it was nothing more than an excuse that stopped me from getting out there and having fun. Go have fun with your kids and don't let all this nice to have stuff stop you.

[@reddragon9708]

@@joezahn7334 Had it all before kids. I get a lot is extra but it's also nice to have when you are it there for days at a time. I am on my 4th tacoma. Just never bought me before

[@GeoffWeddell]

Sick

[@redbaron2342]

What company is the spare tire holder from, it seems to attach to the trailer hitch, right? If so, can you still use the hitch?

[@nickphyle]

No torklift brackets ??

[@gabrielreyes8476]

I have to 100% agree with a few of the comments below; there is little to no need for all of this. None of this is a "light" upgrade. You buy a new Taco and then turn around and think you have to drop 20K into the doggone thing to get it to do anything and that is absolutely wrong. I bought a new '21 and I swapped out the rims and tires; it already comes with a Bilstein suspension. Since I don't plan on towing anything more than an ATV, I do not see the need to change it. Short of rock crawling, I can still get everywhere I want to get to. Add a bed rack, an RTT and a winch and you're in business. Basics. And the basics don't need to cost 20K either. I really want to give this vid a thumbs up cause that is a really nice rig, but I just can't. The normal person may be able to afford the Taco, but the upgrades? Yeah, no. Nice dream rig.

[@FourWheelCampers]

Thank you for your comments. We agree, for most people and most applications, the outfitting done on this rig was overkill. However, this is a show and demo truck. We overbuilt it to ensure all of the people roughing it up on very challenging terrain, on demo trips, experienced zero difficulties. This build is beyond what 90% of our customers have done to their trucks to make them compatible with our campers and provide years of wonderful adventures! All the best to you and your travels!

[@gregflores8959]

Wow, never ever seen a 22 foot Tacoma, impressive.

[@gabrielreyes8476]

@@gregflores8959 You must be young. With ' before a number, it normally denotes a year; as in 2021, for example. With a ' after a number, that is understood to be a measurement, as in 21 feet. Your comment is flawed.

[@gregflores8959]

@@gabrielreyes8476 LOL! Your thinking is flawed, a hash mark after 21’ Tacoma, as it is written in the title of the video, denotes the length, I pointed that out, it should have read ‘21 Tacoma,…damn boy, think things through BEFORE you comment and PROVE to everyone that you aren’t too bright,…unbelievable!

[@gregflores8959]

@@gabrielreyes8476 Moron, you actually just backed up what I wrote but yet you said it was ‘ flawed’, young, old, that’s got nothing to do with it, brain cells appear to be amongst your shortcomings. 🤡

[@Eric.V.]

A 22’ Tacoma has rear drum brakes?

[@cbessler87]

Looks awesome! I have a 3rd gen 2018 tacoma with a fleet on it full time. Loving it. What do you have your airbags at on the daystar cradles? We have a very similar setup. Also, what is the automatic roof lift system?!

[@godsbackcountryoverland]

Nice I like the build. God Bless

[@marcpikas2859]

I would have liked to see them attach the camper to the composite bed...

[@ryanjaramillo8152]

The bolt tiedown brackets directly to the frame. I think you could see them in the scene where they were placing rubber mats in the bed.

[@SJSharx]

The Camper doesn't attach to the bed. You use turnbuckles to attach it to the bolted down heavy duty steel brackets that are bolted to the frame. It's solid.

[@mrsjohnson1743]

I’m curious to know the remaining payload after the build upgrades.

[@danwelty3826]

Hi and thank you for thinking of us. The suspension upgrading on this truck is substantial and more than you will typically find in 95% of the Tacoma's with our campers. The suspension in this video can handle 1500+lbs and significantly challenging off-road terrain. Most of our Tacoma owners campers are in the 1,150 - 1,350lb range. I hope this helps.

[@andrewinaustintx]

Impressive suspension upgrades! With regards to the ski racks, do they occlude a percentage of sunlight that is able to reach the solar panels?

[@FourWheelCampers]

Hi Andrew. Thank you for this. The solar rides on top of the Yakima rack. We can move the the solar panel(s) so they are not covered by other items.

[@anorakadventures]

Nice build. What's the finished weight? Thanks!

[@danwelty3826]

Thank you for your interest. The dry weight on this camper is about 1350lbs.

[@mattdaniel2395]

Whats the payload capacity on the limited. Mine is only 950 pounds. Is this enough for a swift model?

[@FourWheelCampers]

I think the number is about 1,050 - 1,100lbs. This is prior to transitioning to "E" rated tires and a suspension upgrade. The SWIFT weighs about 75 - 100lbs less than the FLEET - which is the model in this video. The SWIFT weight range is 1,000 - 1,300lbs. Have a great evening!

[@rudyjuarez1646]

Curious if changes to the diff gear ratios are recommended to deal with the extra demands added to the stock powertrain.

[@FourWheelCampers]

It would definitely help! We may do this in the future.

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

How does a 17 1/2 foot truck become 22 feet? Guess that's with the rear tire swung out?

[@FourWheelCampers]

Thank you for your interest! The "22" refers to the year.

[@gregflores8959]

@@FourWheelCampersWe get that, what YOU don’t get is a hash mark ‘, placed after the year of the vehicle is used to indicate length, in this case ‘feet, placing it BEFORE 22 indicates the year of the vehicle, middle school stuff here pal.

[@conniewaite1371]

Shouldn't that read 23 for the year?

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

23's are unicorns

[@conniewaite1371]

@@CanadianTexaninLiguria ??

[@tonyd6884]

I like this build and yeah sure it’s over kill but at some point it becomes more of a hobby and that means it’s never to much because hobbies are worth the happiness it brings! Money can’t buy happiness but it can build a 4 wheel camper nice enough to drive up right next to it😂 For all the crybabies whining like little biches go away there are lots of flower arrangement videos for you to watch while your mommy makes you a pb&j sandwich. Jeez.

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

Its gonna ride like a tractor

[@FourWheelCampers]

Thank you for your interest! Yes, without the camper it is a stiff ride. With the camper on it is smooth and a good ride. All the best on your adventures!

[@myfourwheelcamper]

Glad my spare fits under the bed, must be the short bed? hmmm, love them tires, I beefed up my suspension and did not regret it at all, but no one ever told me to grease the non-stock ball joints, just replaced those after 3yrs. Very polished vid. Love my Fleet no regrets.

[@TacoUP]

this is the long bed and it appears the new tires they choose 285/70/17 is a 33" tire which will fit underneath the bed of the truck. where you put your spare whether it fits or not is upto you