Recent content by DamnSkippyTy

So in your opinion, diesel or gas?

I wish keeping both was an option but that just isn’t going to be in the cards. Btw, have you seen the new AT Overland ATerra XL? I heard it was just revealed at Overland West. Looks very interesting but not sure I want the extra height constantly.

I’ve only owned Tacomas for the past 21 years. So moving into this new truck would be a drastic change. I’m completely open to either the gas or diesel engine.

Thankfully I’m considering a lower weight camper (~1200 lbs) so if I do go with the diesel and give up the payload capacity, I should still have plenty of wiggle room. I already made the payload capacity issue with my Tacoma so I definitely dont want to repeat that mistake.

The only reason I wasn’t considering the chassis cab is because it appeared the the fuel intake is relocated compared to the non-chassis version. I’ve seen that many of the flat bed manufacturers expect that the fuel intake be in a particular location. Otherwise I figured it would save me from...

I’m currently driving a 2019 Tacoma DCLB and towing a 15’ Taxa Cricket popup wedge trailer. That’s a combined length of 34’. I take this setup everywhere from weekend getaways (on and off road adventures) but also live out of it daily. After enjoying this setup for about six months, I’m now...

Thanks for all the great examples of reasons to join up!!!

I've been a long time lurker here and debated whether joining OB would be beneficial. I have a stock 2019 Tacoma DCLB as my tow vehicle and a 15' Taxa Cricket trailer. Are there trips being done that my setup would be welcome on? Btw, this is my daily driver so I'd be avoiding any rock crawling...

A bigger truck is an option though. An F250 easily gives more payload capacity. Then again, so does the new Ford Ranger (1600 lbs). But I’ve been a Toyota guy for 19 years and it’s hard for me to consider jumping ship. Anyhow, still figuring out my Alaska plans but will definitely post as the...

That would be fantastic! I'm expecting to depart in about a month or so. I had heard that the ferry route is very scenic but doing that with a dog might not be recommended since you might not be allow to visit your dog often.

How much more does an aluminum bumper weigh over the stock one?

I've never been to Alaska so I wasn't completely sure what I would be doing. But I do know I have absolutely no intension of doing anything more than the occasional forest service roads. I wasn't necessarily planning to add everything for this Alaska trip but I have a spreadsheet (yup I'm that...

Do you think those YT walk-around videos that show off all the vehicles with fancy armor and gear are within their payload limit?

Trust me, we are considering that into the calculations as well. Then only myself and the pup are in the truck and I just need to factor the tongue weight as I load up the trailer. I'm just amazed/confused when watching all the YT walk-around videos of these Tacoma rigs with full armor, RTT...

I thought I had read that it was the opposite but I'm happy to not have to count the fuel weight into my payload calculation. That still means I'm sitting at 999 lbs since I calculated the fuel to weigh 131 lbs. Regardless, that is still very close to the payload limit despite going somewhat...