2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Off Road :: Featured Classified

Full size trucks have become the preferred choice for many overlanders looking to accommodate a fully equipped camper, gear/supplies, and multiple occupants. With the advent of remote work, more people than ever are committing to big trips or transitioning to life on the road full-time, and this requires a platform with suitable power, payload, and capacity. Executive Publisher Scott Brady states, “When we first started Overland Journal, the compact pickup was by far the most popular choice for overlanding, but that gap is quickly narrowing with full-size variants. The reason is simple—big trucks are more capable than ever before, and they have the payload to haul more than a few passengers and a basket of groceries.” There’s no shortage of full-size pickups on the market, but for many the Toyota Tundra remains class-leading. It’s not the most powerful or luxurious, but it’s undoubtedly one of the most reliable and sets the benchmark for build quality. As my grandad used to tell me, “a second-class ride is better than a first-class walk.” That’s not to say the Tundra is void of luxury inside (quite the contrary), but rather that the company’s absolute focus is engineering trucks that you can absolutely depend on for the most ambitious trips (with all iterations capable of half-a-million-mile service lives). For many, the second gen remains best of the breed, with far superior refinement than its predecessor, while being less complex (and thus field repairable) and more proven than its successor with an exceptionally long-lived 5.7-liter 3UR-FE V8 motor (a legendary engine utilized in various Toyota and Lexus models, including the 200-Series Land Cruiser). Adventure Motors has produced ~7,500 custom overland builds for its clients (with the majority being Toyotas) and are experts in elevating the second gens’ backcountry performance. To this end, cue today’s 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Off Road (208,000 miles), which is owned by one of the company’s in-house techs. Needless to say, no expense has been spared in creating a pinnacle overland platform. In addition, it has enjoyed recent maintenance that includes new wheel bearings, U-joints, timing chain tensioners, spark plugs, valve covers, a PVC valve, front main seal, A/C condenser, fluids/consumables, and more. If you’re in the market for a turnkey second gen for your upcoming trips, this is it!

2015 Toyota Tundra TRD Off Road

The Tundra is fitted with a 5.7-liter V8 that produces 381 horsepower, 401 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 15 mpg. An exceptionally long-lived engine is matched with impressive capability thanks to a body-on-frame architecture, 4WD, high and low range, skid plates, sliders, a lifted and uprated suspension, diff breathers, and a winch. Inside, these rugged credentials are balanced with driver comforts that include: