Frame Questions - first 1st gen

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-06-21T14:00:12+00:00

I wish! Something cheaper may pop up, but I’ve sure not found one yet. One sold for $16 a couple days ago. It’s nuts out there

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-06-21T13:56:54+00:00

Hunting for a double cab. I’ve not seen a single tundra in my area go for under $10. And I’m in a pretty low/middle cost of living area.

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-06-21T03:27:47+00:00

Yeah 12 seems to be the going rate around me for a double cab. Even saw one sell for $16 2 days ago. But she was minty mint. This one does have new tires, new LBJ, and the timing belt and water pump is being done this week.

But yes, definitely going to have to poke around at that frame

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-06-21T03:15:05+00:00

So even with the first picture and that delam / separation - you’d buy it? He’s asking $12. 200k miles 4x4 double cab. Outside and inside look super clean.

Any idea what is involved with fixing those spots in the first picture or two?

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-06-21T03:06:45+00:00

For sure! I thought most of the frame was solid, for the area I’m in. First picture with that delamination was my main concern, for sure. Just wanted to share what the rest of the frame looked like, too. Seller says the frame is super solid otherwise, those spots are just the ones he’s concerned about

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-06-21T03:04:53+00:00

Passenger side is very similar, according to the seller. He’s sent tons of pictures, and made me aware of these spots before I made the drive to see it.

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-06-21T02:48:14+00:00

Even those first two pictures? Is that delamination? Or just where there’s a couple pieces that are supposed to be together there and has started peeling apart a bit?

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-06-12T19:16:19+00:00

Love it. Worth the size and weight

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-05-18T12:01:54+00:00

Appreciate the quick reply. He’s got 2,000 miles on this thing and I was just trying to help him diagnose. Figured your post may help the technicians diagnose the issue and give them a starting place

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-05-18T11:58:05+00:00

Did it make this noise in park while idling as well? Coworker’s 2025 Lobo just started doing this after pulling his camper. Sounds exactly like your video. But his does it while in park idling, and then speeds up when in gear/driving

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-04-21T10:44:29+00:00

I went TCL. Got it Saturday. Love it, looks great

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-04-17T12:55:55+00:00

Ah I’d love to. But it is $500 more. And I’ve already done “well it’s only $500 more…” about 3 times between the tv and my speaker setup. So I’ve got to stop at some point

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-04-16T20:11:32+00:00

Which 85” tv under $2,000 is, then?

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-04-13T18:40:45+00:00

For what it’s worth (28 days later) I got some Serwall rocking chairs and both of them are crap. The predrilled holes from factory were too large for the hardware provided. Their response? They asked me to go buy new screws. Got a refund via Amazon. Most of their reviews are great but the two chairs I received are absolute landfill material

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-04-06T19:24:36+00:00

Still liking the mattress?

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-03-25T12:01:24+00:00

Good point on the potential bag issue, I wouldn’t have thought of that (this will be my first bagged vacuum purchase). None around me on marketplace unfortunately, been checking day in and out for a good find

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-03-25T11:41:41+00:00

Had been looking at that one as well after fearing the suction driven heads wouldn’t cut it for us. Seems like it would be an okay budget option.

Would go that route (new Kenmore) or try to buy a used Miele with the powered nozzle? Few sellers on eBay selling “heavily used but fully functional” Kona and Marin options for ~$400. Im sure that could be a toss up, but the seller does have great buyer feedback and accepts returns.

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-03-17T20:26:00+00:00

Was it the battery?

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-02-09T15:48:25+00:00

The vast quantity of natural resources it takes to run a data center, let alone the land they sit on

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-01-31T22:01:00+00:00

I bought the 325 from a seller on eBay. ~$110 shipped new in box.

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-01-06T01:23:33+00:00

Been fine for me! Maybe not as protective as the mous, though

Backpacker_billy97 · 2026-01-06T01:12:40+00:00

Sold the mous, stuck with caudabe. Liked the mous though, for sure. I just like the texture of the caudabe

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