Nomad Firefighter Kayaker builds $3k Tiny Home on 4x4 Toyota Tacoma

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Nomad Firefighter Kayaker builds $3k Tiny Home on 4x4 Toyota Tacoma - On the Road for 4 years

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4 жыл бұрын

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@robpearl6843 4 жыл бұрын

@2:45 "if I want to stealth camp"!!! This thing has a big wooden box with multiple kayaks on the back and a solar panel. Super stealth camper!!

@Simplefng 4 жыл бұрын

Giant wooden box. That's looks like a cabin. Totally not stealth. But most people don't care as long as you don't back residential parking ( spots in front of houses) most will leave you alone. Especially with the homeless crisis. Lots of west coast PDs won't bother you unless have music blaring, wood stove fired up or dumping water tanks.

@lindacastillo4429 2 ай бұрын

😅

@larad71 4 жыл бұрын

I never would've thought of attaching a rooftop tent and then cutting out the bottom, I was trying to figure out how to make one with a pop up and your idea just made what I wanna do a reality, so thank you

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

I am stoked to hear that! I hadn't thought of it until I saw tobias setup either. Such a great way to go!

@BlazinBlades 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome fix on a rooftop tent 👍👍 I actually commented on the Tepui YT channel and asked if they would make one with a cut out bottom and sliding floors(like you did) but they never thought to respond... Kudos to you Brutha 🍻🍻 BB

@BlazinBlades 4 жыл бұрын

This way you could climb into the RTT from any car/Suv with an opening sun roof 👍

@guwop2234 4 жыл бұрын

i had the same exact thought

@SDM3791 4 жыл бұрын

I don't see how he sleep l sleeps there. That space is 5' long MAX, and he's at least 5'6" tall

@TheArcticSpartan 4 жыл бұрын

Never have I heard someone say "i was in the ambulance for 3 years" lol. Nice build btw

@thomasrainbow 4 жыл бұрын

I knew a guy in Portland, OR that lived in a ambulance and he used to throw late night parties it in after the bars closed lol

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Haha right? #vanlife

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

@@thomasrainbow lol sounds lik a cool dude

@ROADWARRIORMUSTANG 4 жыл бұрын

this truck is sweet needs deer rack moose catcher big bumper with a bicycle rack I would put a bumper on this little mama

@Pielobyte 4 жыл бұрын

This man is living out my dream: 1/2 the year fighting wildfires 1/2 the year seeing the world in this beautiful van

@michaeldyke3421 4 жыл бұрын

Love the little stove. I’am a retired wild land firefighter. And have hired a lot of folks. One thing that is not enough of is a place to houses folks. So..a lot are living in their tents, or rigs like yours. Be safe, make money, have fun.

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Oh very cool! It really is a great option to accommodate a lot of different lifestyles these days!

@Diegorbarron 4 жыл бұрын

At 9:00 he says “wow” and sounds like Owen Wilson.

@itsgoretecks 4 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha spot on

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I love it. I say that a lot like that! Lol

@perfeconion 4 жыл бұрын

thats what i was thinking lmao

@remyllebeau77 4 жыл бұрын

You beat me to saying the same thing. Haha

@hyperhapkidodarys 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂 yes yes

@offairhead 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU FOR THE MAKE SHIFT POP TOP IDEA!!!!! Holy crap!!! I have a minivan i am converting into a camper van. I am a single mom and want to travel with my kids. I can't afford a separate camper but my minivan wont sleep us all. Figuring out how to sleep 3 of us and still having room for stuff!!! You're brilliant!!!!

@patriotpatriotic3894 4 жыл бұрын

Everything is cool, but I really like the wood stove.

@christopherharlan9845 4 жыл бұрын

Its a cubic mini!

@Bdub1952 4 жыл бұрын

I had a chance to meet Tobias and check out his camper here in Idaho, taking a break from riding my V-Strom up at Banks along the Payette River. Super nice build Tobias and it was a pleasure to meet you.

@isaacjames7410 4 жыл бұрын

He was so wild on the river, and so chill on this video 😂

@vanvorst1999 4 жыл бұрын

😂 "It's like a real fire"... because it is! 🤣

@on_another_level5661 4 жыл бұрын

A removable chimney extension would be a good addition. Nice setup otherwise. Safe travels.

@retrodog63 4 жыл бұрын

You need a little "Protected by ADT" sign to stick in the dirt in front of it, where ever you park.

@devinknight7457 4 жыл бұрын

retrodog63 😂

@snekychanuwu9545 4 жыл бұрын

What is ADT

@callofbooty6647 4 жыл бұрын

SPARTANwolf 96 big home security system company 😂

@Darth_Rambo6 4 жыл бұрын

That rig is bad ass especially with the stove. Super cool he built it himself too.

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

The wood stove is something I have grown to appreciate and want. Not as practical as a diesel heater or similar, but way more homey and way more fun. Also free to run!

@allenmullikin89 4 жыл бұрын

Did he say what kind of stove it was?

@JamesJLaRue 3 жыл бұрын

That rooftop tent idea is excellent. I've searched for other examples of people using a tent as a pop top and haven't found any. I'm wondering about attaching one to a fiberglass truck topper.

@mattj1783 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. Thinking about it….

@windrider23 4 жыл бұрын

Debonk the door by replacing the metal handle with a rope handle.

@bradyfilm 4 жыл бұрын

This is one very cool rig! When you define your needs and your purpose after years on the road you build something like this. Thank you for another great ep. of "Down2Mob".

@thomasrainbow 4 жыл бұрын

Good point. Yeah seems to fit him perfectly for his needs as he mobs along instead of building out some huge monster of a camper for no reason.

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I am glad you enjoyed another one! That is what I love to film - people who have strictly defined their needs and built rigs specifically for those. Tomorrows video shows the same type of people!

@bigby1590 4 жыл бұрын

Why not just buy a. Amper?

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite home built truck camper I've ever seen! What do you guys think about it? Would you attempt to build one?

@sidewyndersshed1676 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build! I am in the process of building a hard sided pop up. It is not finished yet, but the wife and I have been using it this summer. I posted some picks of it on your facebook page. He did a nice job on his, I like it! 😁

@saltefly1731 4 жыл бұрын

This weekend. I’m going to build one in my ranger.

@sidewyndersshed1676 4 жыл бұрын

@@saltefly1731 Awsome! Post some pics of the build if you can. 👍

@markmcla 4 жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic truck camper! I think it's my favorite too! Thanks for sharing this video.

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

@@saltefly1731 sweet man please keep me posted on how it goes!!

@mobilehomelife4028 4 жыл бұрын

I actually, desperately, wanted to build out my Ford Ranger XLT, however it could barely hold any additional weight, just too light a truck, so I started looking at van builds because I wanted to stay minimal, but, I could not pass up the diesel short bus I am converting. Videos like these are awesome and inspiring. I can still to the minimal living, but the bus (living space 10x7) gives me the option to have plenty of on board water supply.

@felixcat9318 3 жыл бұрын

I first saw a RTT used this way on an ex military Swedish off road vehicle and was really impressed with just how clever and practical it was, bolted directly onto the roof with the base cut out and trimmed. Nice to see this idea still being used as it's a quick and reliable method of installing a pop top roof onto any vehicle, if doing it on a low budget, use a large roof cargo box, some used tailgate telescopic hydraulic rams and use a cheap waterproof tarp to make the fabric tent! This camper is really neat and functional, with everything the owner needs in a compact footprint.

@curliefro 4 жыл бұрын

I like how his design allows him to remain agile in order to get into the home and get into bed.

@Detachible 4 жыл бұрын

What's funny is I was walking around my neighborhood today and came across this truck and came to lookup builds. The second overland video I watch is of the truck I found

@bobbeck5947 4 жыл бұрын

Road Master Active Suspension system, best $500 you will ever spend!!!

@thomasrainbow 4 жыл бұрын

Chill ass dude. Ya if you're gonna be out kayaking all the time no need to pay rent. The ambulance did look like it had a lot of room but you have more options with this great build. Love the wood burning stove! Nice vid guys

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Haha right? Living out of a truck means you gotta stay busy and kayak more! Glad you liked this one Thomas thx for watching

@wendyorides8337 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the fun. Inspiring to see this happy dude living in 6 feet.

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Im Really glad you think so, I thought so too! Thx for the comment

@Dauntless.steadfast.fortitude 4 жыл бұрын

He sleeps & rest in 6 Ft. He LIVES outdoors. He's the definition of FREE !!! Freedom to live freedom to roam....think of all the places & adventures he's lived & what future holds ??? Awsome

@the1muffinking 4 жыл бұрын

Totally met this guy in Bend Oregon earlier this summer. Keep rippin Tobias!

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Alex! Thx for watching!

@VanityLuxe 4 жыл бұрын

"I carry a little chainsaw with me to cut firewood" *pulls out nearly full size chainsaw. Lol

@maguilar51 4 жыл бұрын

I too lold when I saw that.

@tobiasscott5528 4 жыл бұрын

I guess it’s all relative. Our fire fighting saws have 28” bars and 70 plus Ccs haha

@jeffreymcmahan1939 4 жыл бұрын

Seeing him use a chainsaw wearing Chacos really stressed me out. I grabbed my toes and, for a moment, really appreciated them being still attached to my feet.

@Huskythreehundo 4 жыл бұрын

@@tobiasscott5528 you cut bro?

@tobiasscott5528 4 жыл бұрын

Only trying to cut as good as you. ;)

@Kyle-ev4fk 4 жыл бұрын

You should list the tent and stove in the description.

@Jerrydmech 4 жыл бұрын

There’s another fire fighter living in his silver Tacoma on KZfaq. He’s in Sacramento. Good stuff!

@mikew8993 3 жыл бұрын

Was boating a high water SF Payette and pretty sure I saw Tobias get chundered in a hole called Seemore's. End over end and spit him out. Juicy flows and a fun day for all.

@alexkram 4 жыл бұрын

What a great build! I love the cubbies and focus on light weight. The woodstove is great too. The squirrel hide is hilarious. And it isn't a garage queen either, he LIVES in it!

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

The minimalist approach keeps things very easy to see where everything is at, I love that. And yes - he is down2mob it!!

@gofreeman6270 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to do this, but i worked my life away. Buying houses and cars and junk that is suppose to make you happy. Your video made a old man happy.

@lashawnknowles2491 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 26 and when I tell people i don't wanna "work my life away", they don't understand what I mean and they think I wanna just be lazy... I wanna LIVE and work, not work TO live

@nicolebermudez4855 4 жыл бұрын

Lashawn Knowles you're still young dude. 26??

@snekychanuwu9545 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 13 and i try to do my best in school so I can get a job and earn some good money and buy a van and turn it into a camper 😁

@lashawnknowles2491 4 жыл бұрын

@@nicolebermudez4855 sure

@craftsmancollaborative 4 жыл бұрын

Surprised I’ve never seen the tent bottom-chop before. Always wondered how that concept would work

@bryan17293 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for fighting those wild fires.

@jimbosliceatlanta 4 жыл бұрын

Quickly becoming my favorite channel. Thanks for the content!

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Stoked to hear that man!! I'm working hard on it 🤙👊

@crjmoto 4 жыл бұрын

Nice setup! I like the fly under the radar Tacoma too, reliable and not flashy

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir that's what it's all about! 👊

@xeniahaberditz5472 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and very fun to see how you manage with so little space. Just one big thing: PLEASE USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN USING THE CHAINSAW!! An accident happens fast and easily costs your life.

@212driller 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, Need to upgrade the rear shocks and add a leaf spring on each side to make her ride better. Did it to my truck for my camper and its great!

@brunoazac 4 жыл бұрын

I met this kid in San Diego....nice to see he keeps going

@jessboob 4 жыл бұрын

“stealth” haha lets call it “stealth-er” “stealth-ish” shall we. Really love the organization on this rig !!!

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Yes not fully stealth but stealthierish!

@duane4972 4 жыл бұрын

Stealth is not as much to worry about as most people make it out to be !! I think it's just another topic a lot of U tube creators like to make videos of when they are looking for ideas. Not meant in a bad way, just dont worry, be happy !

@jessboob 4 жыл бұрын

Down2Mob Overland love it!

@MarcillaSmith 4 жыл бұрын

People talk as if there is this ultimate level of stealth to be reached, when in reality, a strange vehicle of any sort parked where it isn't supposed to be will draw attention. The bigger issue is to park where people won't mind, have a back up in case you have to move, and don't unload everything into the Walmart parking lot as if you're setting up for a yard sale

@robgindc1 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build, dig the open pop up camper combo (& fireplace is awesome touch).

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it bob! Thx for the comment

@Jake_IBS 4 жыл бұрын

Great build with lots of great ideas. Also a great channel man, very happy I found you.

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jake! It is an awesome build and I am glad you found the channel as well. Share with someone else you think might be happy to see it!

@johnloughlin7022 4 жыл бұрын

Oregon 2019 drivers manual..."Passenger vehicles must not carry loads that extend beyond the sides of the fenders on the left side. Loads may not extend more than 6 inches beyond the sides of the right fenders. " Got a ticket for having a bicycle on the passengers side of my canopy in the mid eighties when I was planting trees. Measured seven inches.

@tortugalisa4748 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Tobias & Kieth's builds are wild mobbin' cool💖

@daviddillon6794 4 жыл бұрын

Very creative. And well thought out.

@KRT045 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool build! Love seeing how people outfit their rigs.

@mongo1243 4 жыл бұрын

I would really like to see/read any info on how to attach a RTT to a camper and how to cut the bottom out. This would be a perfect solution for my truck's topper/camper.

@TheAllytrash 4 жыл бұрын

A friend & I ran into you earlier this year in Banks. We were riding motorcycles and we stopped at the raft put in spot and takes to you for a bit when you pulled in. Very nice rig!

@endurotruckererniedesjardins 4 жыл бұрын

That's cool. Makes me want to 8ft flatbed my 2005 superduty 6.0L, haul sleds in winter and camper up for summer. I also have a 88 1 ton bronco on 40s. It easily takes a double bed mattress if I pull the rear seat out. Lots of options. Hard part is hauling the dirtbikes when goin camping.

@hearsayhenderson2623 4 жыл бұрын

Love it... I’m building one. Thanks. The wood stove.. sweet.

@deangrande7207 3 жыл бұрын

I love it I wanted in my mind to do the same to the rooftop tent cut out the bottom and have access from inside , I’m glad to see someone else with imagination , great job . ❤️👍👍😀

@theequeenbeast2746 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely looks like light compared to other truck additions I've seen, great job.

@rumpleshiznit 4 жыл бұрын

He's got extra kayaks who doesn't like him around. Stove is awesome too.

@banditstrongrebels7045 4 жыл бұрын

looks like an awesome lifestyle, id love to experience something like this one day

@chronicfish 4 жыл бұрын

9:00 *"Wow"_ **_Owen Wilson_*

@slaughery 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so jealous. Wish ida done this when I was younger.

@jonburtt8768 4 жыл бұрын

Badass amd well thought out build for sure!!! Living it!!!

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Ya buddy! I love this build. Thx for the comment man

@LiftOperator52 4 жыл бұрын

What a sweet setup. I would love something similar on a Tundra.

@capnjackcanon 4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to figure out how to do this on my Tundra right now... Love this concept...

@mlmredstripe 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, sir. The use of space and stove kick ass. Take some balled up newspaper, dip it in water, then cover it in the cooled wood ash and rub it on the stove door. Will remove the soot from the glass

@billbrasky6827 4 жыл бұрын

A bow saw is super easy to use for wood that size for whatever it's worth. Almost as fast as a chainsaw but much safer.

@Heebu100 4 жыл бұрын

this guy is a legend

@BillyN31 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine being drunk and grabbing the wood stove pipe to help you up the tailgate. Lmfaooo

@razorwire3056 4 жыл бұрын

So.... the chimney is even with the side of the tent. Think about that for a second. Hmmmm why don't we have the tops of house chimney's next to windows...… I'd be making that chimney a little taller.

@oldmanballer5088 4 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I’d have to do this. I’m 6’4” I would definitely need the headroom! If I didn’t have. A family I would be all over this ! Love it!

@MVX 4 жыл бұрын

Dang this is awesome!!! Currently turning an RV to a sauna, and documenting the process. Definitely going to incorporate some of the stuff i see here into my build!

@TA-uh6dl 4 жыл бұрын

Super gutsy to show us how its done! Inspirational for others to go for it.

@black_widow_overland 4 жыл бұрын

That thing is awesome !!! I'm looking to build something like this for Jeep Gladiator.

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

that would be way cool! Do you have the gladiator yet? I test drove one the other day !!

@black_widow_overland 4 жыл бұрын

@@Down2Mob yes sir. My little picture to the left is of my Gladiator with roof top tent set up.

@black_widow_overland 4 жыл бұрын

@@Down2Mob also.. I'm thinking of going more of the "Go Fast Camper" GFC type build.

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

@@black_widow_overland that's awesome man, I'm jealous! How much do you love the gladiator? Have you loaded it up pretty good with weight yet or? Ya AT overland just fitted their wedge to one and the fifty ten camper system looks amazing but pricier

@PhamVans 4 жыл бұрын

Those pop up tents are the shit, good design. A single man don't need too much.

@joev7861 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man great video! I am planning to try something like this for my Chevy Colorado

@SmitHVAC. 4 жыл бұрын

Extend that vent stack before you toast the taco!

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Haha he just lost the cap to it the day b4 the video

@cobyporschifer221 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know that 4 Kayaks with A chimney coming out Is stealth !😆 But it's very cool And that van's a pig on gas. The Toyota is way more Nimble and efficient. Good Vibes 👣

@xaviercadaret4873 4 жыл бұрын

Looks dope! Awesome job. I'm working towards living that life. I'm almost there !

@TinyHouseLife 4 жыл бұрын

dang 30k subs, that was pretty fast brother. Nice! i have def thought about building something like that..

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am pretty excited and still putting the work in to try and make this grow! I love getting to film people like tobias though, that is a treat!

@TinyHouseLife 4 жыл бұрын

@@Down2Mob No probs brother! doing what i can to support, watching your videos, liking and commenting when i can an hope that helps. if you can sub to my channel, i need to get them numbers up before i can even put adds on mine..

@johncook1885 4 жыл бұрын

That's the best home-built truck camper I never seen.

@cpt_sweettooth 4 жыл бұрын

Tell him to regear he will love it.

@heathschwab 4 жыл бұрын

That sweet set up. Thanks for sharing. Love the heater need to get me one of them. Damn about knocked your self out. Lol. But awesome. Have a good week y'all god bless

@Baseballfan19946 4 жыл бұрын

Tobias has is really nice and inspiring setup. He did an awesome job with the layout and planning, hope to build one similar in the future!

@portnuefflyer 4 жыл бұрын

It's pretty cool that the same features that make the water craft work in the water, make them low drag at highway speeds!

@MidWesti 4 жыл бұрын

vids like this make me appreciate not being a bigger person.

@cwillboxer3413 4 жыл бұрын

Videos like this make me wish i was a smaller person

@DJMilligan1 4 жыл бұрын

😩

@kms386 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome build. Love the layout and stove. -- mark my words in regards to the chainsaw. You will be a few digits short at some point in your life if you keep wearing birkenstocks. :)

@MrQbenDanny 4 жыл бұрын

No-one ever talks about the critical toilet. I guess when you're 22 it's optional. BRAVO!!!

@jkxtc2016 4 жыл бұрын

That's a super cool idea ....wanted to do that with my jeep were I can get in it from the inside....cheaper then buying a j30 poptop for 9,000.... cool camper ...and love the mini stove .

@Down2Mob 4 жыл бұрын

That would be a way cool setup on a jeep and super low profile because you wouldn't need a rack to mount the tent on

@janaprocella8268 2 жыл бұрын

Like that little burning stove!!!!!

@adityadesai763 4 жыл бұрын

8:40, junk closet points at a 1 inch crack

@tbpc1 4 жыл бұрын

It's cool to see what you all are doing on the other side of the country

@brandonallen1167 4 жыл бұрын

Same year/model/color as my tacoma. Definitely inspiring me 🤔

@PaulLadendorf 4 жыл бұрын

@ 9:48 classic Chris Farley.

@sslcfc 4 жыл бұрын

That was some crazy River footage. Big kahunas.

@johnberry8117 4 жыл бұрын

A unique but very functional setup. It looks like Keith knows how to have fun on the rapids, kool dude! Love ❤️ that wood burning 🥵 stove, it be cool to see what his mobile unit looks like with the tent down. Rock on down the river! Ride on.

@auderitepenguin9350 4 жыл бұрын

i love that little cute wood stove

@gould905 4 жыл бұрын

Modavation!! I am going a van route but the truck makes sense! Currently part time in a escape

@mountainready6667 4 жыл бұрын

Dirt bagging is over, dirt glamping is the shitta!!

@scottthejeepguy7499 Жыл бұрын

Really nice build, I love it.

@1N2345 4 жыл бұрын

oh damn thats like just the kind of builds i'd like! The pop up tent sounds like a great idea, and i fucking love the wood stove. u could even cook on that stuff!