Yeti’s Cryptid Hundy Build

[yeti in ga]

All said and done , it rides pretty good.

I just need a new spare now....

 

[yeti in ga]

Getting ready for CO , and found out I will be wheeling with some friends and need to carry extra seating. For those that want to know and for those that will ask. A third row seat does fit with a small size ARB roller floor.

 

[yeti in ga]

Ga to Co Adventure Trek completed>>>> over 4 k miles driven .. 3 long weeks.... only thing that sucked was gas.

Trip details to come.. Ga to Co.

> Estes Park - Rocky Mt N. Park
> Colorado Springs , Pikes Peak, Cheyenne Mountain
> Sand Dunes N. Park, San Luis State Park
> Gunnison Black Canyon
> Ridgway State Park
> Ouray
> Telluride
> Durango

 

[yeti in ga]

I have decided to post a new thread for my trip on Expo and will talk here about what modifications I most used on a 4,500 mile , 3 week family camping trip (2 adults and 2 kids) pulling a pop up from Ga to Co. I would like to first thank the mud community for providing information giving me the ability and confidence to trouble shoot and figure out any problem that might arise.

Here is a listing of the items I was most thankful to have and why......

#1 Electric frig. Edge star 60q. scratch and dent deal..
- I just dont think I could have done this trip with out one, having cold drinks every where we went with enough room for food for 4 people and not having to worry about ice or temperature / spoiling food. I did not have to worry about buying ice or wet food the entire trip. This cooler ran for over three weeks enabled me to pack all my food two days before I headed out and could fit just about anything my wife bought along the way including some nice Co. IPAs...

#2 ARB roller floor
- I have had this for a few years and I keep on using it to the fullest. I have tools in the lower drawer and the frig secured to the top. I can keep several items in the drawer and easy to get too. This might need to be moved to # 1 most used mod ever.

#3 Roof rack
- I upgraded my roof rack not too long ago and I was so thankful to have that rack. I carried a roof top box and a kayak on top tied down. I was hanging off the rack and used it to climb up and down and up and down so many times... Having the rack run upside down is the ticket and think it performed so well. Plus the kids really like climbing on it also.

#4 Dual battery set up (TMAX) + die hard platinum
- see #1 , I have run this set up now for a few years and I cant count the number of times I have used it. It also gives a good feeling that if your main battery fails then no problems. I left my frig running for days on this set up and have have no problems.

#5 Roof top box (Thule)
- This box fits perfect on one side of the rack and still allows for running a kayak. I had that box packed with loose items, back packs and kayak gear , paddles that would of been getting in my way. This is an older box that I picked up off crigslist for $90 bucks. It was almost like this box is made for the rack.

#6 Trash a roo
- I picked this up right before the trip to keep my trash out of the truck and make it easy at camp to keep a place where trash can be collected. Of course I learned when in bear country make sure all trash makes it into the trash bag and you take the trash bag to the bear box before going to bed. This thing is very well made and I dont think there really is anything out there better.

 

[yeti in ga]

this is how we roll.

 

[yeti in ga]

Ok , I wanted to update my build thread after running these larger more aggressive tire on 18 inch tundra rims. They do rub on the frame when you turn hard (not the upper control arm). You cant really feel it but you can see where the rubber is making contact on the frame. It is not enough to bother me but I am hearing some other noise which will require investigation. I love these tires ! but dont let anyone tell you they are not noisy on the freeway. It actually depends on the pavement type to how loud they are. They also throw off my speed o by at least 4.5 mph so using the GPS as speed -o until corrected is a must. as for gas mileage I think the OD is off now also so I am trying to still figure that out, but at this time it sucks as always.

 

[bucfl]

We have a 2 an 1 year old and id like a small camper. How was it with the kids in there?

 

[yeti in ga]

We have a 2 an 1 year old and id like a small camper. How was it with the kids in there?

We love it ! We have been using this camper since the kiddos were young ! I really like the 10 foot box size and we can sleep 6 in there. This camper also pulls like a dream behind the 100s. We just go more places as a family and stay out longer with it... (more days).

 

[2000UZJ]

Looking good Steve . I miss mine more and more every day

 

[yeti in ga]

Looking good Steve . I miss mine more and more every day

Quit looking at nice ones and get you one you can wheel .... Come over for a but bring a

 

[yeti in ga]

It all seems like a dream !

 

[yeti in ga]

Well , I thought I was having major CV axle failure as I had developed a shutter under load coming from under the truck and some new sounds that did not sound good. Turns out my UJOINTS at both ends of the drive shaft where crap . After replacing no more clunk when shifting and the truck is riding really smooth...

 

[yeti in ga]

My 1,000th post is right here on my build thread.

I put together a little ride after Xmas to the Talladega NF (AL) to run skyline drive (600-1, 600-2). These were not very hard trails but fun none the less to get out of the house and get the truck dirty.

It was interesting to see how well a stock Jeep did behind me with a new driver.....

The views where great....

Good comparison of Land Cruiser to X terra:

The Land Cruiser next too a stock jeep is like a giant and the jeep guy kept checking out my rear end....

 

[bucfl]

I see there's an xterra in the line up. Loved mine. I contemplated another but needed the room for kids.

 

[yeti in ga]

He was fully locked with some kind of lunch box locker up front and LSD in rear. I am not sure I like that combo for a DD, but it did wheel pretty good. It seems to be about the same size as a Jeep 4 door.

 

[G-Cat]

Best part of that XTerra is the addition of the old-school "Hardbody" Nissan wheels. Very cool.

 

[yeti in ga]

After having a few new issues with my main battery and needing a way to quickly disconnect my dual battery system, I added a fused switch so I can quickly turn on or off the dual battery system from the main and charging. I had a fused system before but this is much better and no removing a fuse. I think it was around $14 on amazon.

 

[yeti in ga]

Noticed I had a break light out so went with LEDs , they are really nice and seem to put out some great light.

I guess this is something you end up doing when you start running out the things to do...

 

[sorich]

Noticed I had a break light out so went with LEDs , they are really nice and seem to put out some great light.

I guess this is something you end up doing when you start running out the things to do...

Where did you get yours?

 

[yeti in ga]

Truck is at ACC getting a front elocker and UCA - TC installed, that have been sitting in my garage for almost 2 years. Wow , I think I can say I am just about complete with my build, it only took me 8 years... now just at 250k on the OD its ready for more adventures.