Big Rick's Taco Truck

[Rick Schlepphorst]

So I did the thing.

I traded in the FWD 2015 Cherokee and got a 2019 Tacoma SR instead. 4x4, V6, auto. It has the TSS package which included step bars (which I removed as soon as I got home), TSS graphics (which I removed the next day), 17" wheels with Nitto Terra Grapplers, and a couple of other things. I have since added an ATC topper, the 8hp OB boost, a shovel, a slide for my cooler (already got a 52qt instead of the 26qt shown), and some Toyota bling for the grill. Inside is a mount for my phone, and a bag with some soft shackles, a recovery point for the hitch, and a snatch strap.

Next up is a homemade(ish) awning to shade the tailgate, and to sort out where the camping gear goes. After that, the world is my oyster! She isn't meant to live out of for weeks but I want to keep travel costs down by camping 3 nights, then a hotel, then repeat.

I will post up when I add other useful items (skids maybe) and have adventure pics to post.

 

[adventure_is_necessary]

With a name like that, you better be serving up taco's trail-side clean truck!

 

[Rick Schlepphorst]

@BikeHauler Coincidentally, my trail eats mostly consist of various edibles wrapped in a tortilla. Funny how that works out!

 

[Rick Schlepphorst]

Had to hang around waiting for a city inspector (that never showed) today, so after normal chores were done I did this to the Taco Truck. I already had a tailgate mat installed, so I took this cutting board I picked up a couple of days ago and added about 87 (more or less) pieces of the hook side of velcro to the back of it. I stuck it to the mat and VOILA! A handy place to set the Jetboil for coffee or to make lunch. Plus the velcro means it is removable for easy cleaning if necessary.

I also got my Parks Pass in the mail today. That counts as a mod right?

 

[adventure_is_necessary]

Had to hang around waiting for a city inspector (that never showed) today, so after normal chores were done I did this to the Taco Truck. I already had a tailgate mat installed, so I took this cutting board I picked up a couple of days ago and added about 87 (more or less) pieces of the hook side of velcro to the back of it. I stuck it to the mat and VOILA! A handy place to set the Jetboil for coffee or to make lunch. Plus the velcro means it is removable for easy cleaning if necessary.

I also got my Parks Pass in the mail today. That counts as a mod right? View attachment 93032View attachment 93033

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Parks passes are the best mods!

 

[OverLamb24]

What Slide is that?

 

[Rick Schlepphorst]

What Slide is that?

@OverLamb24
That slide is a Tuff Stuff 55 qt Fridge Slide. Found it on Amazon.

 

[OverLamb24]

@OverLamb24
That slide is a Tuff Stuff 55 qt Fridge Slide. Found it on Amazon.

Hmm i have a 65 yeti. I wonder if it will fit or if they have a larger version.