As Expedition Overland founder Clay Croft tells it, this project has been the dream build he and his team have been thinking about for years. It's truly inspiring and showcases the full potential of the well proven Tundra full size pickup.
You can watch the build of this truck beginning in Episodes 2 and 3 of their new series, Overlander. http://tctmag.us/xoverlander
See page 62 for the full build list, but I'll cover a few of my favorites here:
PCOR
This mod gets its own page because well, it's fairly substantial.Instead of pulling another trailer with this full-size truck, XO partnered with Patriot Campers to test the bed-replacement PCOR body. In Australia this type of modification is very common on the smaller Hilux truck, so what works there should obviously be perfect on our continent.So much more than storage and toolboxes, the PCOR transforms the Tundra into a self-contained Overland Powerhouse.
This thing literally has everything. ARB Twin Compressor? Check. 20Gal onboard water w/pump? Check. Lighting all the way around? Check. Inverter, chargers, and enough outlets to run an epic overland series? Check. Dometic Fridge? Check.EZ Awn tent up top? Check.
If there's more, I'm not sure what else could be added.
Armor
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For armor the team went with front & rear bumpers, sliders, and skid plates from CBI Off Road. They also added front & rear WARN Zeon 12k winches to help aid in recovery, should the beast ever become stuck.
Lights + Electric
All around the truck RIGID lights are available to illuminate the night, all wired through the sPOD 8 circuit system. XO had to relocate the washer fluid in the Tundra to accommodate the custom auxiliary battery tray.
There is so much to love about this Tundra.It really is aunique specimen of what is possible with a full-size truck, with legendary Toyota dependability. We’re looking forward to watching future episodes of Expedition Overland featuring this amazing vehicle.
Expedition Overland is now streaming their new series “Overlander” on their YouTube channel. Watch all 9 Episodes now!
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