I had a Tacoma for 10 years, built it up to run down the beach; light, lifted, fat tires, and a bed rack to carry kayaks. I was young(er) then and didn’t need much, I had a one track mind of getting down PINS (Padre Island National Seashore) and chasing birds over trout or kayaking offshore for bigger fish. I tent camped in the dunes with cheap tents. I ate sausages in tortillas, and reserved the space in the cooler for beer. Recovery gear, yep...a strap, a fix-a-flat, and a shovel.
I had started building a beach trailer because the little Tacoma was at capacity when more than myself was heading down island.
And then... I grew up (a little), and worked a lot, had a kid, and priorities changed. The trailer project stalled as piles of steel tube, drawings on graph paper, and a brand new welder.
The boy is five now, and he loves the beach. He has a little brother now, and I’m sure that lil rascal will also love the beach.
So. I did what any good father would do, and a re-initiated Project PINS trailer. ...And bought a Tundra. ...And started a build, this time with more considerations to comfort, safety, and self recovery.
Ive been slowly chipping away, it’s been a few years in progress, and this is where Im at.
2016 Tundra TRD Pro / Coachbuilder Shims & Shackles / WKO Sliders / Yakima Overhaul Rack / Prinsu Cab Rack / CVT Mt Rainier / Batwing Awning / Rotopax water & fuel / Tred Pro / Hi-Lift / Straps and Recovery Gear / First Aid and Trauma Kits
I have a C4 Fab bumper and lighting sitting in the garage waiting for install.
The trailer is a working rolling frame (legally registered), this pic is from last fall, it’s first trip with kayaks on board.
Ill update (most likely sporadically) as time and space allows, and as I “finish” out the build.
Hookem
I had started building a beach trailer because the little Tacoma was at capacity when more than myself was heading down island.
And then... I grew up (a little), and worked a lot, had a kid, and priorities changed. The trailer project stalled as piles of steel tube, drawings on graph paper, and a brand new welder.
The boy is five now, and he loves the beach. He has a little brother now, and I’m sure that lil rascal will also love the beach.
So. I did what any good father would do, and a re-initiated Project PINS trailer. ...And bought a Tundra. ...And started a build, this time with more considerations to comfort, safety, and self recovery.
Ive been slowly chipping away, it’s been a few years in progress, and this is where Im at.
2016 Tundra TRD Pro / Coachbuilder Shims & Shackles / WKO Sliders / Yakima Overhaul Rack / Prinsu Cab Rack / CVT Mt Rainier / Batwing Awning / Rotopax water & fuel / Tred Pro / Hi-Lift / Straps and Recovery Gear / First Aid and Trauma Kits
I have a C4 Fab bumper and lighting sitting in the garage waiting for install.
The trailer is a working rolling frame (legally registered), this pic is from last fall, it’s first trip with kayaks on board.
Ill update (most likely sporadically) as time and space allows, and as I “finish” out the build.
Hookem
