Search results

I started with a similar setup on my prior vehicle (SUV). I really liked the Napier as long as the conditions were right (I wasn't 100% convinced it would keep water out in a proper rain, sealing is not as good as a self-contained tent, temperature benefits are gained by having an insulated...

Thanks! It'll get another round of tweaks as some items arrive (starting to trickle in). Will be putting Goose Gear down the passenger side of the camper (storage front, drawers back). ICON is also supposed to have shipped a replacement brain for the CDEV system (as it won't sync with a phone...

Pretty small update today, but did get a replacement strut, and spent a little time extracting the old one (the broken piece) from the holder. Hope to get it re-installed in a bit today and see how it works (it's not an identical replacement, but hopefully close enough to get the job done).

Had another good, although quick, trip (one of the reasons I wanted a build like this...for the ease of it as much as the ability to self-sustain). Had a trail race on Saturday, then headed towards Dakan Mountain to poke around a bit and see about finding a place to crash for the night. Roads...

So, I agree with the gear ratio. Right now, it's pretty tolerable (as I put ~1500 miles on it this last weekend). There are the normal gear-hunting issues that Tacomas are known for, but not much worse than when it was stock. I do think that when I start adding protection, that weight will...

Thought I would post an update as I did get it out for a longer shake-out trip. While not my desired method of using this rig (this was all at reserved campsites), I wanted the security of a campsite in case something didn't work out (water, power, whatever). Also, I had a tight timeline for...

OK, so I'll have to go back for some more detailed shots of the bits along the way...but the first planned phase is nearly complete (waiting on Goose Gear mainly at this point). Already broke one of the struts that holds the bed platform, but that was just my stupidity. And there's an issue...

One of my co-workers used a WeBoost while he worked remotely from a RV, so figured that was a solid recommendation. Nothing a lot more complex than that (and I've seen generally positive sentiment about them...but didn't do a very deep comparison overall).

Before adding much to this, general rig specs or pic might be helpful. Do you have a rack of some kind? Any type of existing storage system? A come-along and a couple tie down points can work, a permanent mount (as you have looked at) of some type...do you just want it for storage while...

Got a couple more peeks today...hoping to pick it up tomorrow for a little romping around before getting the goose gear as well as the lift/wheels/tires donee.

It's coming along...

I agree with the previous post, not really apples to apples (not that a 4Runner and a Bronco are, as the Bronco is really more of a Jeep competitor IMHO), a 4Runner vs. Bronco is still a better comparison. To answer your question as asked though, I think the Taco is a better setup if you want...

@Wanderlost hit the point I was about to mention....part of the battery choice is where it lives. I think that (generally speaking) I like the profile of LiFePO4 more than most, but I'm putting it in the camper (not under the hood).

Vinyl is done. Smoked tails as well...next week the real build starts!

Vinyl is in progress...got a quick pic sent over from the shop. Hope to pick it up tomorrow, and then take it in on Monday to get the Alu-Cab install started!

Sometimes things seem slow, but so many things are going on. I can't wait to be able to share how this comes together in the next few weeks. Vinyl wrap (matte black) scheduled for drop off on the 23rd of March. Also getting the side windows tinted (darker than stock tint). I've been...

The nice thing when you start here is, there's no guessing as to what's been done yet...so far picked it up at the dealership and put Husky liners in the new girl. I do have things scheduled already, so by the end of the month, I think this will get a lot more interesting. The biggest...

There's been an evolution to the camp setup, and this was mostly for learning what I wanted to build out. The ML350 is not a great vehicle to take places that require much more than a *bumpy* road, but it was a start for what I wanted to learn before investing in a proper build (and given the...

So, probably not adding a lot new here..but after 2 pages of talking about JetBoil, not sure anybody can. I agree with everything stated, JetBoil (or similar setups) are really one trick ponies. Depending on what you need to do, they're just easy for the one thing they do. If I just want to...

I'll just skip the Sedona part as I know nothing about that area. As far as Grand Canyon, might be good to discuss where you want to go since it's not a small area. Even differences like North Rim vs South Rim (I would guess South Rim this time of year, but not sure). I've spent time inside...