Here is a comprehensive walkaround of my budget Nissan Frontier overland backcountry exploring and camping rig, including numerous DIY elements in the build. Exterior, interior, storage, devices, camping, cooking, power management...everything I've done to my 4x4 truck to optimize it for exploring and dispersed camping on public lands.
Join me on this walkthrough of the (more or less) completed V2 build of my Frontier Pro-4x. We'll look at my DIY front and rear bumpers, suspension lift and tires, my back seat delete, and my Topo Toppers camper.
LINKS TO VIDEOS I MENTIONED:
Frontier build V1 walkthrough circa 2022: https://youtu.be/otneHvp6aNY
Alldogs Offroad 2" Lift for Frontier: https://youtu.be/5p6qS7UWIYE
DIY Front Bumper: https://youtu.be/Jhz5U-krXWA
Colight LED lights review: https://youtu.be/tw2mThsMwAA
Diode Dynamics SS3 LED pods review: https://youtu.be/UKAbgEIbd_Q
Diode Dynamics C2 LED pods review: https://youtu.be/A_20gvdd5kQ
DIY Maxtrax Roof Mount: https://youtu.be/7wdpHosf09g
DIY Rear Bumper Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/tWJDXzIkP1M
DIY Rear Bumper Build Vlog: https://youtu.be/oLyVboLlFOo
ScanGauge III (TruckTalk Ep.2): https://youtu.be/s204flwWrJk
RAM Mount Update/Long Term Review: https://youtu.be/vTjPuaK7zpI
Vantop Dash Cam/Rearview Cam: https://youtu.be/NgI44eqPDbQ
Frontier 40% Back Seat Delete: https://youtu.be/G3Ht8s3YL1s
Frontier 60% Back Seat Delete: https://youtu.be/l0n2n8Ym7sw
Iceco APL35 Dual Zone Fridge review: https://youtu.be/-KCrPqaX1LI
MtnSh3rpa recovery gear bag/winch line damper: https://youtu.be/7SJHl7vy8J0
Topo Toppers Mesa camper overview: https://youtu.be/6sFqubbXd6Y
Camper DIY Build Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy61X2ncSOSfwOqvc9gF3_NTD9smtunkr
Camper Real-Time Set-up & Break-down: https://youtu.be/PqEn8j9gyVI
Tailgater Tire Table review: https://youtu.be/9EHTw0IZxeE
Reign Outdoor 270º Awning: https://youtu.be/mj7iic2JBUU
LINKS TO PRODUCTS I MENTIONED:
Alldogs Offroad/Koni 2" lift kit:
https://www.alldogsoffroad.com/alldogs-offroad-complete-lift-kit-w-koni-82-series-shocks-for-2nd-gen-nissan-frontier
Alldogs Offroad RB6 wheels for Frontier/Xterra:
https://www.alldogsoffroad.com/alldogs-offroad-rb6-16x8-alloy-wheel-for-nissan-frontier-xterra
Mtnsh3rpa recovery gear bag:
https://mtnsh3rpa.com/products/recovery-bag-multicam-black
Top quality recovery ropes, soft shackles & more, made in the USA:
https://yankum.com/?afmc=softroadingthewest
(use code SOFTROADINGTHEWEST for a discount off your purchase)
Topo Toppers Mesa wedge camper:
https://www.topotoppers.com/
Iceco APL35 Dual-zone 12V fridge-freezer:
https://collabs.shop/puyozl
ASFIR 4x4 skid plates:
https://www.asfir.com/skid-plate-set-591070b.html
Reign Outdoor 270° Awning:
https://reignoutdoor.com/store-2/p/style-01-ej5na-kj67d
Tailgater Tire Table:
https://amzn.to/48oVIcm
Reliance Beverage Buddy 4-gallon water container
https://amzn.to/2Sf7Gnr
Wavian NATO Jerry Can:
https://amzn.to/3P4Nqhe
ScanGauge 3:
https://amzn.to/3HECOUe
Viair 300p compressor:
https://amzn.to/43b18Fw
Cast iron propane burner (which I mounted in table):
https://amzn.to/3LRJUpQ
Magnetic tool holder (kitchen cutlery):
https://amzn.to/3rD5SpT
Wire basket drawers (kitchen ”pantry”):
https://amzn.to/3Q6lDPs
MAXTRAX MKII traction boards:
https://amzn.to/41RNYxR
Mr. Heater Buddy
https://amzn.to/2UyX3Kw
Toolbox diesel heater similar to mine:
https://amzn.to/41Whqm2
Alamosa GMRS antenna:
https://www.alamosa.mobi/
NashPro4x on Instagram (2nd-gen Frontier roof brackets):
https://www.instagram.com/nashpro4x/
MaxGear Armor on Instagram (ditch light brackets):
https://www.instagram.com/maxgear_armor/
Frontrunner folding camp chair:
https://amzn.to/3FxCcB8
Diode Dynamics SS# Pro LED pods:
https://amzn.to/341SWv2
Colight 7” driving lights:
https://www.led-colight.com/products/colight-7-inch-mars-series-round-offroad-driving-lights
Jackery power stations:
https://amzn.to/4bU6gmp
Quick Fist shovel mounts:
https://amzn.to/4585H4k
Warn VR EVO 10 winch:
https://amzn.to/3Bs9Q5u
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CHAPTER LINKS:
Intro: (0:00)
About the 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro-4x: (0:58)
Suspension / Lift: (3:16)
Wheels & Tires: (4:04)
DIY Front Bumper, Lights, etc: (5:17)
Underbody Protection: (8:06)
Ditch Lights TBA: (8:43)
Traction Boards / Roof Rack: (9:21)
DIY Rear Swing-out Bumper: (10:10)
Dash-mounted devices (nav, dash cam, comms, etc): (11:45)
DIY Power Management: (14:43)
Back Seat Delete / Build: (15:31)
Topo Toppers Mesa Pop-Up Camper: (19:12)
Camper DIY Interior Build: (20:37)
Window Coverings: (23:12)
Deploying & Stowing the Bed: (24:01)
Carpeting the Ceiling: (24:33)
Kitchen & Water: (25:07)
270º Awning: (27:24)
Conclusion: (28:00)
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