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2023 Tundra + Four Wheel Camper: Full Build Parts List & Tour

Believe it or not, we built our fifth rig for full time life on the road this past year! Outwardly this new build may look very similar to our last truck Roxanne, but it’s wildly different and a massive upgrade for us. Our last Tundra + Four Wheel Camper was in no way at the end of it’s life span, we just found ourselves in the unique position of needing to prepare for traveling full time outside of the US. Let’s dive into the details of what we built!

Jolene in desert after her completion

Below is the build tour for your enjoyment! What follows is the full parts list and technical details of the finished build. If you are wanting to know more of the “why” behind this build, don’t worry we’ll be addressing that shortly in a build series. Those videos will document the build and will detail the reasoning/theory behind every decision we made to build our new home on wheels!

The Parts List:

The following are the from dealer specs for the truck. Other than these original details, almost every aspect of the truck has been altered since we drove it fresh off the lot in Virginia Beach, VA.

  • 2023 Toyota Tundra in Ice Cap White

  • Twin-turbo V6 engine 3.4L

  • TRD Off-Road package

  • Double cab

  • Electronic rear locker

  • Extended Range Fuel Tank

We’ve affectionately named the truck “Jolene” because if you aren’t careful, she ‘gonna steal your man! ;)

Between 2019, the year of our last Tundra, and 2023 the technological advances are staggering. The interior feels like a spaceship by comparison. With the addition of the in-dash screen and car play it makes navigating bigger, easier and more visible than ever!

Other than those original details, almost every aspect of this truck has been touched since we drove it fresh off the lot in Virginia Beach, VA.

In order to prepare for the camper we planned to install, the truck had to undergo major modifications. The truck build portion of this project was done by the master minds over at Mainline Overland in Philadelphia, PA. For reference, they’re who we trusted with our first Tundra + Four Wheel Camper build. After seeing how reliable of a vehicle they can build, it was no question we wanted them to build this 2.0 version.

Modifications:

Wheels & Brakes:

The first thing that was done after arriving at Main Line Overland was the truck bed was removed to make way for Norweld Deluxe Flatbed Tray.

Flatbed Tray:

  • Norweld Deluxe Flatbed Tray

  • Four under tray toolboxes

  • Rear drawer integrated into the tray

  • 16 gallon poly water tank

  • Flared mudguards, bolt-on with adjustable mounting

  • ARB twin compressor mounted into integrated toolbox

In preparation for the weight of our camper, the biggest overhaul happened in the suspension. Because the truck is also a new model, there were not a lot of parts made for our specific truck on the market yet. Thankfully, the suspensions are the Main Line team’s specialty!

Front Suspension:

Rear Suspension:

  • Light bar wired to factory-style switch

  • Rear seat delete

  • Terra-Quest Offroad custom Extruded 80/20 locking storage boxes

  • Center Console locking safe

  • Ceiling patch collection

Exterior Features:

  • 2023 Four Wheel Camper Flatbed

  • Fiamma Awning

  • Side LED Flood Lights and Amber Side Lights

  • Side camper entry

  • LED Downlighting

  • Rear Rack for Maxx Traxx

  • Exterior Hot Water Shower

Interior Features (Facing the rear of the camper):

  • Rear Dinette with under seat and under floor storage

  • Mini bookshelves

  • Rear Dinette converts into a bed

  • 1500 Watt Redarc Inverter (under dinette)

  • Wall of switches, USB plugs and 110 outlets (side of dinette)

  • Maxxair Fan

Kitchen Features (Driver Side):

  • Two Burner Propane stove

  • Fridge/Freezer combo

  • Sink

  • Hot water heater

  • Propane Heater

  • Assorted Storage

  • Bench seat

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Side of the camper (Passenger side):

Well, that wraps up this quick and dirty build tour and build parts list! We are so excited for our next chapter in this truck as we know it will take us to some incredible places! We hope that you enjoyed it and that you will come back soon for the build series where we will get into the details of why we did what we did!

See you down the road!

MAK