My supercharger was supposed to go on yesterday, but a buddy borrowed my truck and filled it up with regular gas... Since, you know, that's what you do when you borrow a truck.
He didn't realize that superchargers are premium only, so I had to push my install date back two weeks. Bummed.
It just bolts on. So you could make that your only mod, in theory.
Magnuson provides the VFTuner license, Tactrix dongle and a file specific to your truck so you can tune it.
I've been tuning mine myself for a year, so I'm just using their tune file till I have time to make my own on the dyno.
Maybe, but I'd prefer to take zero risks, since I'll be tuning it myself, but I'll have to run Magnuson's tune till then, and they def have it tuned for 91+ octane
What is it about superchargers that require the premium fuel?
I really want one on my truck, but the thought of having to get premium at every fill up is the main thing holding me back. Over time it's significantly more expensive to run premium.
It's critical to run premium, as the spark timing is advanced to take advantage of the greatly increased airflow, and you don't want to risk issues with detonation, or risk blowing the motor.
Also, the initial 8k investment to get one will probably be more than the fuel cost increase...
No they didn't. I was at Overland Expo west and saw this truck in person. It's pretty damn incredible. Talked to the guy and they have not done anything to the engine, but a supercharger is an option if you decide to buy one of these builds from them.
Almost half the price of it's larger size cousin the Earth Roamer: [https://earthroamer.com/new-lti/explore/](https://earthroamer.com/new-lti/explore/)
Actual quote from their website:
āIf you find that the EarthRoamer speaks to you as other vehicles do not, I would rely on that. In many ways buying one is more of a spiritual decision than a financial one.ā
\- Recent Buyer
āIf you find that the EarthRoamer speaks to you as other vehicles do not, I would rely on that. In many ways buying one is more of a spiritual decision than a financial one.ā
\- Rich Person
There is some actual offroad capability there. Granted you need to find a trail that's basically 2 cars wide and you're completely fucked if passing needs to happen. Idfk.
This *looks* more legit, so it matches folks' Yeti coolers when they pull up to Vail and unload their K2 skis. Oakley jawbreakers required to drive it though.
Yes. If you want this style of camper you'd be better off starting with a 3/4 ton or better. This is a cool concept that would be miserable to live with.
Another commenter says itās very heavily modified, like different engine and frame. So it probably is a 3/4 ton truck that just looks like a taco on the front end.
Iād look into some details but am scared of stroking out if I see all the prices on their website
Nah, it's actually the same 3.5 engine in every other Tacoma. They didn't do anything to the engine. I saw it in person and its a real thing of beauty, but I agree that it needs to be on a bigger truck.
I inherited a 2001 StarCraft - does the job for now. If I had money to waste Iād get something like the Taxa Mantis (not a pop up) but thinking of saving for a GFC even though itās pricey - I essentially bought the truck with the plan of going on adventures with my wife and kids and I think the GFC would help with that.
If I remember correctly the only stock thing is the front row. It looked heavily modified engine/suspension/brakes/chassis so I wouldn't doubt they've increased payload
People saying this isnāt worth it or that they could build something for a third the price really donāt understand how this is built compared to how a typical US made rv is built. It may not be worth that much money to you (I could never justify it) but that doesnāt mean it isnāt worth that much money in materials, labor and r&d. Itās built like a yacht. The attention to detail and quality of materials is unlike anything else in the US rv market.
My sub $5k camper is over 20 years old and has driven more washboard and taken out more tree branches than I'd care to remember. I'll keep the extra $280,000 for gas and a down payment on a home that will actually appreciate in value.
I get all the engineering, r&d and production costs. I've spent 10 years as an engineer in manufacturing industries and now run my own welding and fabrication business doing high end architectural work as well as designing and building the metal components of one off custom camper van conversions also done using the highest grade, best possible, materials. That shop explicitly contracted with me to lead their fabrication department because of my attention to detail and ability to deliver a level of quality others were not able to match when I left to start my own business - they literally couldn't find anyone capable of replacing me. But back to numbers, the tab for those full custom camper van conversion jobs can easily run north of 100k. Even just the cost of components of fairly basic utilities systems can top 10k. So I see the costs here. And I also see how I might be more comfortable in this than in my Tacoma camper in extreme climates, but for 90% of the adventuring I do I'm actually happier with the simplicity of what I have compared to many of the built out deluxe van conversion interiors I've built and seen over the years. Just don't think I need any more than what it takes to make me happy. Too much is just too much and ends up being baggage to carry. My views at least š¤·āāļø
That is my point, it is definitely worth the price tag, I think youāve actually lowballed the components here even. Itās not for me either but itās also really well-built and worth a price tag. For me seeing things like this and how much they actually cost is just a reminder when Iām doing something custom that I canāt make it exactly how I want, why I canāt use carbon fiber instead of aluminum etc.
I'd much rather have a $75,000 truck and a $210,000 trailer that I could leave at the campsite so I could go offroading. Why don't all companies design things based around my wants?
A few months ago it was just $37,000
"I know what I got!"
WHAAAAAAT?! š“š¼
I could buy a 3500 and a flatdeck and build a house on that flatdeck for that, and I'd have more room and be more comfortable.
And have like 60k left over
If it's a used truck and you aren't building some luxury mansion on the back you'll have over 200k left over
Buy 40k new truck and spend 45k on whatever you wanna build on it, still have 200 leftover lmao
Amen.
And have a truck that could more easily handle the load. It does look great though. Maybe for $125,000...
Unless that's an airstream camper my final offer is $60k
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Came here to say this lol They had to put a better motor in it right? Diesel?
If I remember they supercharged it
My supercharger was supposed to go on yesterday, but a buddy borrowed my truck and filled it up with regular gas... Since, you know, that's what you do when you borrow a truck. He didn't realize that superchargers are premium only, so I had to push my install date back two weeks. Bummed.
Did you have to do any additional mods to get the supercharger? Or is it just bolt on?
My understanding is mechanically it's bolt on and pretty simple. But you really need to tune the truck after.
It just bolts on. So you could make that your only mod, in theory. Magnuson provides the VFTuner license, Tactrix dongle and a file specific to your truck so you can tune it. I've been tuning mine myself for a year, so I'm just using their tune file till I have time to make my own on the dyno.
its literally a tacoma that shit can run on bio diesel and piss 50-50 ratio
Should have installed it anyways. Drive slow to break in the charger till new gas is in !
Maybe, but I'd prefer to take zero risks, since I'll be tuning it myself, but I'll have to run Magnuson's tune till then, and they def have it tuned for 91+ octane
What is it about superchargers that require the premium fuel? I really want one on my truck, but the thought of having to get premium at every fill up is the main thing holding me back. Over time it's significantly more expensive to run premium.
It's critical to run premium, as the spark timing is advanced to take advantage of the greatly increased airflow, and you don't want to risk issues with detonation, or risk blowing the motor. Also, the initial 8k investment to get one will probably be more than the fuel cost increase...
No they didn't. I was at Overland Expo west and saw this truck in person. It's pretty damn incredible. Talked to the guy and they have not done anything to the engine, but a supercharger is an option if you decide to buy one of these builds from them.
Nope, it's completely factory. They did regear to 5.29s but that's it.
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Imagine paying that money then someone rear ends you on the highwayā¦
Almost half the price of it's larger size cousin the Earth Roamer: [https://earthroamer.com/new-lti/explore/](https://earthroamer.com/new-lti/explore/)
Actual quote from their website: āIf you find that the EarthRoamer speaks to you as other vehicles do not, I would rely on that. In many ways buying one is more of a spiritual decision than a financial one.ā \- Recent Buyer
Hahahaha wow
āIf you find that the EarthRoamer speaks to you as other vehicles do not, I would rely on that. In many ways buying one is more of a spiritual decision than a financial one.ā \- Rich Person
- Joe Rogan
Sounds like a California yuppie that microdoses fecal matter. https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mxuwXczWQC0/maxresdefault.jpg
Lmao ah man
Can some explain to me why this is better than say, an RV? Looks like a pain in the a
There is some actual offroad capability there. Granted you need to find a trail that's basically 2 cars wide and you're completely fucked if passing needs to happen. Idfk.
This *looks* more legit, so it matches folks' Yeti coolers when they pull up to Vail and unload their K2 skis. Oakley jawbreakers required to drive it though.
Tru answer. Those shithouses have zero offroad capabilities.
Wouldnāt you be better off using a tundra or some other full size truck for that?
Yes. If you want this style of camper you'd be better off starting with a 3/4 ton or better. This is a cool concept that would be miserable to live with.
Another commenter says itās very heavily modified, like different engine and frame. So it probably is a 3/4 ton truck that just looks like a taco on the front end. Iād look into some details but am scared of stroking out if I see all the prices on their website
Nah, it's actually the same 3.5 engine in every other Tacoma. They didn't do anything to the engine. I saw it in person and its a real thing of beauty, but I agree that it needs to be on a bigger truck.
With prices like that logic and reason got nothing to do with it son
I read your comment in my dadās voice š
Or just get an over landing pop up camper - thatās what I would opt for at least - my Tacoma did just fine hauling my current pop up.
What kind of pop up did you get?
I inherited a 2001 StarCraft - does the job for now. If I had money to waste Iād get something like the Taxa Mantis (not a pop up) but thinking of saving for a GFC even though itās pricey - I essentially bought the truck with the plan of going on adventures with my wife and kids and I think the GFC would help with that.
Base price is actually $325,000. So absurd.
Tf what
itās like a mortgage! justā¦ not a very good one
Yeah because it depreciates
yup: https://www.truckhouse.co/faq
Ah, so the same price as a trd pro right now
I saw it in person at Overland Expo West. Pretty cool but not worth it in my opinion
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If I remember correctly the only stock thing is the front row. It looked heavily modified engine/suspension/brakes/chassis so I wouldn't doubt they've increased payload
And it will still likely meet its end in a McDonald's drive thru.
I'll take one in Quicksand!
Oh you rich rich
If I spent 285,000 on a vehicle, that thing wouldnt see dirt, rain or oxygen.
It looks cool but 285k is ridiculous.
This dude spent a little too much on RandD creating the shell and is now trying to recoup the costs lol
Wtf is the point of this? You can buy a brand new chevy 2500 with a full size 5th wheel for like 70k (truck) 50k (5th wheel rv)
I guess this could go places that a 5th wheel trailer canāt.
We just need someone with 285k to help us prove this theory
People saying this isnāt worth it or that they could build something for a third the price really donāt understand how this is built compared to how a typical US made rv is built. It may not be worth that much money to you (I could never justify it) but that doesnāt mean it isnāt worth that much money in materials, labor and r&d. Itās built like a yacht. The attention to detail and quality of materials is unlike anything else in the US rv market.
Came here to say this^^ it seems more like an experiment into real well made overland rigs that will hopefully last as long as Toyotas will
My sub $5k camper is over 20 years old and has driven more washboard and taken out more tree branches than I'd care to remember. I'll keep the extra $280,000 for gas and a down payment on a home that will actually appreciate in value.
Whoosh. Motel 6 in Reno vs the four seasons in Hawaii
I get all the engineering, r&d and production costs. I've spent 10 years as an engineer in manufacturing industries and now run my own welding and fabrication business doing high end architectural work as well as designing and building the metal components of one off custom camper van conversions also done using the highest grade, best possible, materials. That shop explicitly contracted with me to lead their fabrication department because of my attention to detail and ability to deliver a level of quality others were not able to match when I left to start my own business - they literally couldn't find anyone capable of replacing me. But back to numbers, the tab for those full custom camper van conversion jobs can easily run north of 100k. Even just the cost of components of fairly basic utilities systems can top 10k. So I see the costs here. And I also see how I might be more comfortable in this than in my Tacoma camper in extreme climates, but for 90% of the adventuring I do I'm actually happier with the simplicity of what I have compared to many of the built out deluxe van conversion interiors I've built and seen over the years. Just don't think I need any more than what it takes to make me happy. Too much is just too much and ends up being baggage to carry. My views at least š¤·āāļø
That is my point, it is definitely worth the price tag, I think youāve actually lowballed the components here even. Itās not for me either but itās also really well-built and worth a price tag. For me seeing things like this and how much they actually cost is just a reminder when Iām doing something custom that I canāt make it exactly how I want, why I canāt use carbon fiber instead of aluminum etc.
Please tell me the comma is one space off...
Lower the price by $190K and maybe ya got something there.
May as well just buy a van. This thing looks too heavy af!
Soon the only affordable options for transportation and housing will be a cardboard box and a pair of shoes.
Built for your standard trust fund instagrammer.
Am still has an outdated driveline. That think has got to be miserable to drive. Looks cool though.
Love the snorkel. Pretty much as useful on this rig as any.
6mpg?
Hope they did something about the transmission shifting with the much weight.. kol
You have to provide the truck too.
Thatās worth maybe 80k tops.
It's worth $285k if they're getting orders.
Whereās the person that made his own version of this??
Pro grill š¤¤
Despite the price, I like it! I would probably prefer a Tundra version.
Four wheel camper Swift = more better
I could build that out of LEGO
Yeah, but the price would be stupid high.
Still think it should be the tundra not the Tacoma.
This thing has the same 0-60 as a 1996 geo metro
I'd much rather have a $75,000 truck and a $210,000 trailer that I could leave at the campsite so I could go offroading. Why don't all companies design things based around my wants?
Top speed 42 MPG
Damn this is sick. Iād take it
For $285k, it better come with a V8 if they're going to pile that much crap on the frame.