Ski-Doo Tundra R In-Field Review And Quick Ride. Best Off-Grid Snowmobile?

[@smokeandmirrors482]

I pull 3 sleds behind mine in 2’ powder headed glamping for 4-5 days to back woods lakes ice fishing. Never had a problem. Only problem is the front suspension is getting hard to get parts

[@boygirlandadad5814]

Two years ago a traded my Tundra for a 1942 30-30 Winchester (in 95%) and a thousand dollars cash. Do i miss it? Yeah, i do. But I also love my new Polaris Voyageur, its like riding a dirtbike on a cloud.

[@MrClarkM]

Grew up on these machines they will go anywhere and they're pretty reliable. I think the Yamaha Bravos were a little better though , either way you got yourself a nice machine there ! Great video and keep them coming ! Cheers

[@northernwoodsman]

Thanks man :)

[@redcanoe9810]

Watch your volume. It isn't that great. i'm surprised you don't notice that in your editing? Great channel!

[@5280Roadrunner]

Best sled ever in the woods.

[@daleswier8429]

Dry nice machine, especially compared against the prices of the new ones. I hope you get many years of quality use with it. Hate to tell you, but it seems maybe there is an issue with the audio of your video? It seemed harder than usual to hear you speaking on this one. Hope it’s a trivial thing. Best regards and continued off grid success.

[@webb-cast1030]

My 2004 Tundra R cost $4000 USD in December 2003 when I bought it.

[@alexshillinglaw3112]

Definitely agree that they are not good on hills. Also terrible in slush if you are doing lots of back lake riding...

[@CoveringWater]

Hey man, just subscribed the other day to start your cabin series soon, and then you posted this! I've got the same sled,even an 02, just picked it up in the fall. I've never seen one with a speedometer, dont think they go fast enough to need it haha. Anyways, I've got some aftermarket hand and thumb warmers on mine, they're great and very easy to install. I also installed a 2 inch handlebar riser, I'm 6'3", and it makes handling the sled much better standing and doing the ol' one knee. These things definitely excel at slower speeds, and being able to carve it through deeper powder definitely helps their struggle sometimes. Anyways, cool little review, looking forward to getting into the cabin vids. Cheers, Ryan.

[@CoveringWater]

Also, I noticed you have part of your muffler wrapped, any particular reason why? I just noticed yesterday on mine, that part of my belly pan, and the foam under the hood in that exact same area has melted. Just wondering if you experienced a similar issue. Thanks

[@northernwoodsman]

@@CoveringWater I didn't wrap the muffler, it came like that. But it's because the oil hose passes really close to it. I'm also trying to raise the bars abit , it would really help.

[@MrMawnster]

Thanks for all the info man. I am looking at a couple right now. A real old '85 thats good and a way cheaper 2009 with a bad motor way cheaper so I might fix it but still deciding

[@MrMawnster]

I think in the newer one that oil system was the problem guy figures he spun bottom bearing

[@Leverguns50]

Very interesting

[@ArielleViking]

This looks like fun. 👍

[@northernwoodsman]

Sure is :)

[@stephengagnon4714]

We had a 1971 Alouette snowmobile, was not good on fluffy soft snow it sank, Aroostook county near Canada

[@northernwoodsman]

Older machines are too heavy. Tundras an bravos are the exception

[@gman77gas]

Look into some good aftermarket heated handgrips.

[@northernwoodsman]

I wouldn't mind. That would be nice.

[@ih302]

Have many hours of seat time on these, the starter cup and oil pump assemblies are not great.

[@northernwoodsman]

I still kept it. I swapped out the primer last year tho

[@gman77gas]

Here in Wisconsin there is not a demand for utility sleds. Even ice fishing peiple will go with a 2 up to get a bigger track surface. Guess we have more hills and groomed trails. If you want a utility sled you need to order one early from a dealer. They wont pre order any because they sit on the showroom floor. You hardly ever see a used on go up for sale. They do come up for sale and get sold but not at any premium.

[@northernwoodsman]

They are so expensive here. No dealers have any tundras.

[@bushrat164]

look fora 340 ARTIC CAT BEARCAT would be better for your use

[@northernwoodsman]

Naah, I tried it. Don't like it.

[@bushrat164]

@@northernwoodsman how come? More power goes more places. Just curious love mine. Think the Tundra is a great sled too.

[@northernwoodsman]

@@bushrat164 not true at all. Power doesn't have the ability to go anywhere. I'd rather light weight.

[@bushrat164]

@@northernwoodsman I've found it will go up alot of hills in1 run where as the tundra my friend had couldn't. I had to go first. Not knocking the the Tundra there tough as nails. Love and envy your little cabin and piece of paradise. Keep the video coming please

[@ernieferguson9513]

I've owned two. They suck. Seat sits way too low. Very uncomfortable. The new Tundra EFI's are a way better sled. Sit up nicely and the power makes the weight difference worth it.

[@dicksonaf]

The seat isn't for sitting, it's for resting a knee. You were doing it wrong.

[@ernieferguson9513]

@@dicksonaf It's for sitting that's why it's call a seat and not a kneet.

[@dicksonaf]

You've made one of the classic blunders, assuming all seats are for sitting. Saying classic Tundras "suck", is you basically outing yourself as fresh from the city folk who dont get it. Get yourself a Yamaha and stick to the groomed trails. Make sure to let your mum know where your going.

[@ernieferguson9513]

@@dicksonaf Got an Expedition LE with a 600r Etec. Graduated from gutless slush pigs years ago. Hardly from the city.

[@dicksonaf]

@@ernieferguson9513 Ah no... you deleted your comment before I could respond with..."If you can't be bothered to get off your precious seat, don't bother stopping, it'll be a lot easier for me to simply pick up the tundra and carry it to better ground on my own."

[@ДмитрийГенералов-ы7е]

Раздельная подача масла - зло, избавься от нее у нас в тайге и тундре это 1й тюнинг любого снегохода!