I Took My Tacoma Trailhunter Off Road For 100 Miles In Canyonlands

[@IndependenceOverland]

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[@RustybucketOne]

you need support for the trailhunter payment haha jk

[@IndependenceOverland]

​@@RustybucketOne In all fairness, the channel did pay for the truck, its literally what motivated me to start the channel. I took this quote seriously and put in a lot of hours to buy this thing (On top of my ~50 hour a week day job).

[@talus9998]

Can't like this video enough. Did this 2 years ago with my wife in our 4R. Same time of year, same stops, same light coming directly into the sun up hogback, even camped in Murphy B. Its like watching our trip. Incredible place.

[@AdventureVitamins]

Amazing work, this has got to be one of the best videos showing the beauty of White rim trail.

[@IndependenceOverland]

Thank you!

[@ams5339]

I did the whole 100 mile of White Rim trail in May and it was epic! Lost part of my front bumper attachment and front license while water crossing, but it was worth it.

[@omarchafino8721]

I enjoyed white rim trail 7 years ago with a 1984 Subaru Turbo wagon. I plan to do it again soon with my 1988 Suzuki Samurai. Your video gave me more motivation.

[@RanchoTexano]

Thank you, Tyler! We were just there last month and though we had the permit we couldn’t do the entire trail due to heavy rains. But we did get to camp in the park and are already planning a return expedition next year! Your video is one of the best I’ve ever seen of this trail, well done.

[@DarkSkyOverland]

I’m glad you were able to finally do this trail. I did it alone in July of 2021. I spent three days and two nights there. It’s one of my most memorable trips I’ve taken to date. Great video! Your Trailhunter has been officially broken in. 🍻

[@danielbadiang3817]

The shot at the end of the stars in the sky was truly amazing…Aloha from Hawaii 🤙🏽

[@johnburch3491]

Here we go again, great job man!! Place looks incredible. Will be impatiently waiting for the next one 👍

[@BoCoOverland]

My first time doing White Rim, I solo mt biked it in a day. Always wanted to come back and take my time on it. That time came a few years back and took 4 days to ride it. Next time around, I'll take my rig. Great video as always, Tyler. Thank you.

[@edwardpeters4700]

I had the good fortune of acquiring permits for White Rim earlier this month. It's one of the most enjoyable overland routes I've ever done. 10/10 would do again.

[@jbcope1000]

Wow! Outstanding visuals. That night sky was amazing.

[@stereode1uxe]

I did the white rim on a mountain bike. It was the hardest and most incredible thing I’ve done in my life. Hard to convey the beauty, the vastness and grandeur of the landscape you experience on that trail. Camping 50 miles in was so peaceful and grounding. You realize that what you see around you took 200 million years to create and our time in this planet is just a micro second in the grand scheme of things. That is humbling in and of itself. We should appreciate what has been provided for us on our short journey in this world and protect it.

[@IndependenceOverland]

💯

[@MountainHatch]

Thanks for taking us with you❤ epic views with great friends. Doesn't get better than that😎

[@IndependenceOverland]

The tailgate insert is seriously my wifes favorite upgrade to the truck so far!

[@ScotJoubert]

Very nice video! Glad to see the Baja gang back at it. Natalia’s still shots edited in was a really nice touch.. Glad you’re out and about in the new truck camping again!

[@IndependenceOverland]

-The Legendary Scot Joubert- I am going to shoot you a message soon Scot! I am setting something up to make it easier for you to check out all of the behind the scenes stuff! Just give me a little bit more time and youll have access to it all! Thanks for watching and thank you for your support buddy!

[@baileylittle5170]

Wow that place looks incredible! Definitely added to the list! Looking forward to the next videos

[@ruthabagah]

Great video. But the WRR is pretty tame compared to a road trip to the maze… Try this one for the landscapes and remoteness.

[@dhunsworth]

Did this trail a few years ago, definitely one of those you'll never forget. We had some snow on the last night and the switchbacks getting out were scary as hell. Beautiful shots and great video as always!

[@alpinetactics]

What an awesome experience, looking forward to part 2!

[@IndependenceOverland]

Thank you my man! Your support is so very much appreciated! 🙏

[@J.Young808]

Went and had a look at your channel and subbed since I looking to outfit my 23 TRDOR ACLB.

[@newfoundoverland]

Adding this to my “list” of places to visit! So cool! Excellent video man. 🙌

[@WildGooseExpeditions]

This is awesome and so amped for the next one! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@wiked1_camptruck]

Awesome video! I did the trail in 2012, on a 650 Honda adventure bike! What a thrilling experience! Hope to do it again in my Ram 2500

[@joelbriz]

Awesome adventure! Love the video. Great editing!

[@mattfroeming640]

Awesome video! Can't wait for the next one!

[@UnexpectedInquisition]

Part two looks fun. I got stuck in quicksand at Great Dunes once - looks like you get to have a similar 'adventure' digging someone out ;) Although from experience I think the suction on mud is a bit less than quicksand, so maybe it will not be as bad as it looks from the teaser at the end... ;) Took a winch + a full (F150 raptor) and a midsize truck to drag my Ranger out of quicksand. No bueno.

[@IndependenceOverland]

They were stuck really bad. They were totally off trail too, it was a mess.

[@raymondforbes4295]

So amazing! Really looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@IndependenceOverland]

Getting to work on the next one right after work tonight! Thanks for checking it out!

[@kurtburkhardt5862]

We were out in that area with our 5th gen 4Runner and trailer in July. Would love to try the white rim trail sometime.

[@Jareddonvito]

I cant wait for E2!!! Nice video!!!!!!!

[@IndependenceOverland]

Thanks man! Working on it tonight!

[@Jareddonvito]

@IndependenceOverland I finally got my Trailhunter, and you talkede out of the long bed. Picked it up in black. I love it so far. Keep me posted when you're coming out to California! We got to hit some trails. I've got some cool camp spots out here.

[@Jareddonvito]

​@@IndependenceOverlanddoes the Trailhunter have A-TRAC? If so, is it automatic? I ask because I can't find the button to activate it. TY

[@IndependenceOverland]

@@Jareddonvito So its on all the time now I believe. You now have a button you can turn it off, its the little icon with the curvy lines behind it. The MTS modes are pretty much a fancier version of ATRAC.

[@Jareddonvito]

@IndependenceOverland I think the button you mentioned may be traction control, if it's the button on the left side of the steering wheel, on that panel. I noticed that symbol was flashing on the dash when I lost traction in loose dirt. When I clicked it to turn it off, traction control wouldn't kick on and it would just spend the tires. I think you may be right about it being on all the time (when in 4 lo).

[@HeyBabyPod]

Keep these coming!

[@IndependenceOverland]

Working on a bunch of them. I have around 11 more to release between now and Spring, just need to edit it all.

[@HighOnPortals]

Great video!!! Hope I get a chance to get out there one day.

[@RDOverland]

What an amazing place. Epic views, great trails. Perfect place for a getaway. ❤

[@IndependenceOverland]

Highly recommended!

[@evanemerson]

Epic trip!

[@brochilldude]

White Rim is a fun and easy trail in Canyonlands NP for sure. I recommend checking out Maze Overlook and doing the hike to the Harvest Scene if you haven't yet. Adds just a tad more of that ultra remote isolation you start to feel with White Rim.

[@IndependenceOverland]

I am all about it! Thank you!

[@Gerbyq]

I've done white rim 2 times. Just incredible.

[@IndependenceOverland]

Yeah man it was amazing. I will do it again at some point, though it will probably be a while. Absolutely beautiful.

[@UnexpectedInquisition]

My dude, love your setup. Very very similar to my Ranger setup. Same or similar Alu Cab tent, same bed rack idea, similar gadgets. I even have an Outin for that sweet sweet kick in the balls when I need caffeine. I appreciate your good taste in gear ;) This trail looks rad. I have done canyonlands and Schaeffers but never this whole trail.

[@IndependenceOverland]

The tent will be going back to my Fj in the next few weeks, and the truck will be getting the Alucab Modcap this winter 🤩. Ready to have a nice little heated/bug free space. My buddy has a 2019 Ranger, and that truck is very impressive. It’s a big part of why I was actually excited to own a “little” turbo charged truck.

[@UnexpectedInquisition]

@@IndependenceOverland Love it, Those modcap look amazing, just out of my price range. Very slick however.

[@RunGSD]

Worth clarifying that a pass to camp on the trail is very difficult to obtain but you can walk right up to the ranger station and get a day pass. I thought it was pretty easy to finish in a day but I had already driven multiple states.

[@IndependenceOverland]

Fair enough. Doing it in a day sounds miserable to me. I like to get out and mess around a fair bit.

[@RunGSD]

@@IndependenceOverlandit was a bit of a grind but worth it. I drove all the way down from Washington so hammering it out was better than not doing it at all.

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

Four by Prius. NICE!!!

[@IndependenceOverland]

Haha yeah I am glad it somewhat makes sense

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

@IndependenceOverland Speaking of 4X4, have you seen the LC and 4RUNNER concepts for SEMA? 🤌🏽

[@IndependenceOverland]

@ man they look sooooo good. If that LC ever makes it to market I may be buying yet another truck 😆. Hopefully it takes a while if it does because this Tacoma is about to eat my money up.

[@Kung.Pao.Kitty.]

@IndependenceOverland If they do bring it out I'll be eating ramen for years. 😂

[@tjxpeditionoverland5506]

Can’t wait to take mine to CO and Utah in 2025.

[@Jgoldaddy840]

I love the White Rim Trail, did it last year and the year before in my 19 Off Road Tacoma. It was my first overlanding trip and will always be one of my favorites. I will say, you did miss the best view, White Crack campsite has an incredible overlook of the confluence of the Green and Colorado, you see so much, feel so small, and the quiet you experience is incredible and the sunset there is impeccable. I've got to ask though, where did you camp the night before? That seemed like a really sweet spot outside Island in the Sky.

[@brkbtjunkie]

Crazy a Tacoma cost nearly the same as my 2006 LX470 when it was new

[@cameronpalmerQLD]

You should look into getting a Mits Alloy Canopy for your new truck. Dust and water proof.

[@IndependenceOverland]

I have looked into various flatbed setups, but the main thing is I want a little camper on the back. The Australian style ute setups dont allow for that. Theres one company out of Germany that does it, but its like 60k for just the flatbed and canopy 😬. I have the bed rack and tent on just so I could get out and use the truck for the season, but by Spring it will be fully sealed off and dust proof. I have something cool in the works!

[@Ta50039]

I'm shocked at your video editing quality. Really top-notch. Great video overall and amazing trip.

[@IndependenceOverland]

I really appreciate that sir, working on the next one now! 🙏

[@Ta50039]

@@IndependenceOverland can't wait - keep up the great work.

[@jailbreakoverlander]

Awesome any issues yet?

[@IndependenceOverland]

Air compressor is getting replaced under warranty, and my tailgate is a little loose. I saw on the forums that a gasket is a little too thick and gets gummed up. My tailgate is coming off soon anyway so whatever. But I do want my compressor back!

[@timothypeters1775]

It is possible to get a day pass for the White Rim Trail for the day or a day or two ahead of time. Just get to the visitor center early. Also, the camping permits are taken 6 months ahead of time, but you can check for cancellations. I was there with a friend in September, good timing, we were able to get either. We were heading to the San Rafael Swell afterwards, so we just opted for the day pass. As for Lathrop Canyon trail, I'm not sure why On X gave it a green rating. It was the most difficult part of the White Rim that we travelled, although we didn't go all the way out to the Green River. Thanks for the video! It brought back good memories.

[@IndependenceOverland]

I will have to go check that out sometime, since it isnt too far in. It would be a fun stop at the river for the day or something like that. Thank you for letting me know!

[@J_Medlin]

Day permits are available 24 hours in advance or from the entry gate.

[@timothypeters1775]

The park ranger I spoke with offered to write up day passes for us 3 days out, and offered the cancelled camping pass 4 days out. He may have not been sticking to regulations though, so your mileage may vary.

[@lazynorse5607]

Just did this late October.. I can assure Lathrop is not a 'green' trail. Maybe at one time it was, but not late October of 2024. This was after pretty good rain events, so maybe I was in the aftermath of that. To compare, there were sections of Lathrop right out of the gate that were quite a bit more sketchy than Hardscrabble Hill, and Hardscrabble is puckery.

[@owenwhitfield9475]

awesome stuff man. I have to ask, is your buddies 2nd gen tacoma a 4 cylinder? ive got a 3rd gen 4 cylinder my self and im trying to build the confidence to add that much weight in gear to mine. surely if his is a 4 banger, he's got it re- geared? cheers

[@IndependenceOverland]

Yes sir, his is a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder. It doesn’t go fast up hills on the highway, but it sure does good off road and he gets surprisingly good fuel economy. Jesse has owned that truck for over 10 years now and he beats the tar out of it. Yes he’s regeared, on 35s, and I’ve even seen that engine sucking in a whole lot of dirt and it just keeps on ticking. Regear your truck, have a tune done, and it will do fine. My Fj is at 245,000 miles now and it did this kind of stuff most of the 15 years I’ve had it.

[@michaelptm2269]

Great video, even without the drones the videography was very well done. 👍 I’m sure it took a lot of work but came out great. Do you have an upload schedule or know when the next part is going to come out?

[@IndependenceOverland]

I work so much, that its hard to get these out on a really consistent schedule. And if I try to hold myself to a schedule, it gets stressful and corners get cut. These videos are my favorite to edit, so I give them all the time they need. I should be just a week or two before the next one though. Fall/Winter is typically when I start rolling these types of videos out. I finally get to be at home on the weekends, and staring at my computer all day! haha. Thanks for watching!

[@godsbackcountryoverland]

Nice video love that area.👍

[@niagaraadventure4705]

Hello, just wondering about the truck cap for the other Tacoma in this video? Would you happen to know which brand? Thanks

[@AsaWildman]

I believe it's a classic Wildernest. Tyler can correct me if I'm wrong.

[@CraigG21]

Epic views!

[@brandoneubank447]

It’s a great trail. I’ve been to Canyonlands 5 times. Of the 63 Nationalparks, I’ve been to 53. Canyonlands is my favourite. Unless it’s changed in the last 2 years, I think you got your permit info wrong. You need a permit to camp along the trail, and that’s difficult to get. You can do the trail in one day without camping with no permit. All you need is to chat with a ranger and have a “don’t be a dumbass” and a vehicle check conversation.

[@andyorr1597]

No - 17x veteran of the WRR here. I’ve done it on bikes unsupported and over a dozen times with sag wagons. You definitely need a Backcountry Day Permit to do a day trip. The NPS maintains strict control on the number of people / vehicles in the back country. There is a sign at the Potash Rd junction, “Permits Only Beyond This Point”. Be warned, if you drive it in a day, it’s usually 8-11 hours of drive time under good conditions. If the Ranger allowed you to go without a formal permit, I’m certain they probably did the paperwork for you.

[@brandoneubank447]

@ yeah, we might be saying the same thing.

[@michaelemert5208]

Spectacular Views/Scenes!!! Your adventures alway make me want to be with you … thanks for sharing these experiences with us!!! Curious to know approximately how many hours of footage you actually shoot vs what we get to see? Wondering to know so I know how many SD Cards I might have to buy, lol 😂 !!! I’m sure it’s a lot.

[@IndependenceOverland]

This one was about 350gb of footage total. I don’t waste much space because I know what I use and won’t use so I’m efficient to some extent.my clips are rarely longer than a minute each, and I get 300-400 clips typically. This was probably 4 hours of total footage, and I’ll get 45-55 minutes of total watch time out of it. On a week or 2 week trip I get into the terabyte range. 😁 I’ll be doing a few videos on some of that kind of stuff soon.

[@jzoomin]

why was it so hard to drive white rim? I drove it on my last trip there, just had a day pass for Canyonlands and drove it in a day. Started at 7am, got off the trail at 8pm. It was epic!

[@IndependenceOverland]

Camping I believe is the hard part. To enjoy these places, I don't want to do it in a day.

[@ja8512]

What kind of of mpg's are you getting. Im getting avg 15.4 on a stock Trail Hunter with 511 miles?

[@moretoliving2236]

Contextually, its neither 70 nor 100 miles long. Reason being is that entire loop (and this is a loop) is much longer. Mileage from 191 to Shaefer trail. Then Shaefer then white rim then up the mineral creek and then via gravel road back to park roads then to 191. If one was to do all that... it is well in excess of 200 miles. Alternatively, people come up potash road or exit out via potash road. Either way there are absolutely no gas stations anywhere in well let's be honest... middle of nowhere so those of you thinking about adventure like this should ABSOLUTELY have fuel with you. Prepare for 7-11mpg fuel economy. Closest gas station is either in moab itself or at corner of dinosaur museum (right off 191). FYI lathrop canyon is a VERY spicy trail going down into the canyon and coming back up. Rest is a sand drive to river. It has like 30 degree climb with switchbacks coming out or going down into it and its covered in loose gravel.

[@IndependenceOverland]

I missed out on the spicy trail?! Looks like I will have to pay that area another visit! Thanks for the comment, very useful information!

[@billcampbell8426]

Tyler, Getting a TH.. wondering your thoughts of TH rims vs Method rims.. Thinking of changing rims and also Falken AT4W tires. But Method doesnt have R18 rims.. Thoughts?

[@IndependenceOverland]

17s bolt right up! Go for it man! The TH wheels will hit rocks, the spoke design protrudes and invites rock. If you dont bash your OEM wheels like I did, you can sell for them a pretty penny to go toward the Methods as well. I already scratched my Methods as well, but not nearly as bad and I was doing actual off roading when it happened. I vot for after market wheels. +35mm off set will put them perfect inside the fender, +25 will poke them out just a little.

[@robertsabado8795]

Wow great video

[@IndependenceOverland]

Thank you sir!

[@kawirider71]

How did you keep the bed scene lights from coming on when you opened the tailgate and back door?

[@IndependenceOverland]

Just turn the bed light switch off that’s right under the aux switches near the steering wheel 👍

[@kawirider71]

@@IndependenceOverland Thank you! We just rented a Trailhunter for 7 days and drove it around in Utah, could not figure that out!

[@explore_off_road]

Imagine the fossils you could potentially find ... if you knew how and what to look for ... I don't. Ha ha

[@hawkeshots]

This video is why I am a Patreon supporter of you, Tyler! You need to make sure that you note which pictures your lovely wife Natalya has contributed! She has such a great eye through the lens of a camera!

[@IndependenceOverland]

Every photo in this video was hers, aside from the star shots. I like doing timelapse’s, but still photos I just am not as good at. Natalia is next level!

[@IndependenceOverland]

I bet there are some crazy fossils in the stone….

[@bradleyward5032]

What is the suspension setup on the 2g Tacoma?

[@IndependenceOverland]

Old man emu nitroshocks and SPC control arms. Not sure on his springs. I will tell him someone was asking and perhaps her will chime in.

[@bradleyward5032]

Thank you very much! Needing to get an idea. My current suspension is not working well with my winch bumper setup. Need something a little heavier!

[@suspectgrey2951]

this is just question, besides ur comon communication, do you all have to talk with the permit people like simple check in u made camp!?

[@IndependenceOverland]

No you do not.

[@biohazarde1985]

I’m confused how it took so long to get a permit? You can go on the website and generally get one one or two weeks in advance. Almost always.

[@IndependenceOverland]

For camping 2 weeks in advance? Not in our experience, it literally sells out for the season within like 30 minutes. Thats why we couldnt get a second group of trucks, it sold out as we were planning all of this, and we did it 3 months in advance. I haven't tried every year, I also wasn't staring at my computer for 10 years straight, there is more in the world than this trail so it was just when we tried, we couldn't seem to get a permit. The point is I really wanted to do this 10 years ago, and life happened and it took 10 years to finally do it.

[@XORventures]

Who do I contact to begin the process of obtaining a permit?

[@IndependenceOverland]

It’s in the recreation.gov website, but permits only really open up on certain dates and they sell out in minutes

[@SE7ENinc1]

0:15 that's exactly what happened to me

[@AsaWildman]

No Blue? Does Canyonlands have a restriction on dogs?

[@IndependenceOverland]

Yeah, most of the national parks don't allow dogs in the back country. We had some really long days on this trip though, it would have been hard on her anyway.

[@lunamaria1048]

I have had a 2010 FJ Cruiser since my parents bought it for me brand new when I got my license at 16 lol, so I always love seeing them on these adventure videos! 😊

[@Killer65malibuGaming]

Did anyone else catch the mouse in the back of the bed at the 21:14 mark?

[@IndependenceOverland]

Haha I’m glad someone did. I tried for like 30 minutes to catch that little dude on camera. He was just lapping up drops off water from the tailgate, and in the middle of the desert I couldn’t deny him of it.

[@FullsendOffroad]

permit to film?!?! I'm assuming that's just for the drone...

[@IndependenceOverland]

Nope, National Parks have new rules in the past few years. You can get some huge fines for filming in them now. And that includes KZbins, Tiktokers, etc.

[@FullsendOffroad]

@@IndependenceOverland seems just so unfair considering it's national property, it's like freedom to record a public place is banned?!?

[@bananarobotoverlord]

That regular cab Taco is a beaut.

[@IndependenceOverland]

That little 4 banger has done big things!

[@nickweber7380]

Crazy that all it takes is 70k$ to drive roads like that!!! A stock 90s honda would never make it 😂😂

[@IndependenceOverland]

Sorry about inflation, make sure to vote next week 😉

[@nikolaisaint9137]

The trail is more fun in 2wd, especially when you tell people you got white crack

[@bige311]

I have a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT, and it did just fine :)

[@blahbaconblah]

I am so tired of watching people make coffee from their tailgates. Like hipsters with 4x4's roaming in huge packs of overloaded trucks trying to not scratch their paint. This content is overdone.

[@IndependenceOverland]

Why are you watching it then?

[@NatheHiggers]

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[@IndependenceOverland]

The only advertisement was the OnX offroad plug. What are you talking about?

[@beaudamerell]

female driver sketchy

[@IndependenceOverland]

😂 all jokes aside, she has a fair bit of off road driving experience!

[@TNOverlandingDuo]

Great video, glad you finally got to do the trail. We meet at the Overland of America Expo in Jay, Oklahoma, and talked about the Dickinson heater, I sent (I think) you a massage on Instagram, just wondering if you got it?

[@thecaptain2521]

I'll never be able to go there, it's so great being able to experience it thru you folks. THANKS for sharing!!!

[@MmIlahg]

Why? You don't have a car?

[@thecaptain2521]

LOL it's takin him 10 years and he still was denied a permit. I'll never apply for one. So I know I'll never get to go on that stretch.

[@IndependenceOverland]

You are most certainly welcome, thank you for taking the time to check it out! The next episode gets a little more exciting!

[@Takashi-j5e]

epic view..