Gallowbraid
Adventurist
That looks amazing!
Ah Ooh…
One of the biggest motivations was that I did exactly what I said I wouldn't do. Build a 6,000 lb Toyota Tacoma. Loaded with only some basic everyday stuff at 6250 lbs the Taco had to go on a diet. The straw that broke the camel's back was looking at replacing the rear bumper.
Talking to Pete and Matt at Main Line Overland. Using the shipping weights for the Norweld tray and canopy and the shipping weight of the stock bed and tailgate it looked like I was going to break even with the stock bed and camper shell.
To keep things as light as possible what I ordered was as basic as possible with three exceptions. A spare tire carrier. jerry can holder, and rear ladder to make up for the removal of the rear bumper and possibly eliminate the necessity of carrying a ladder for the Terapod.
The day before I dropped it off I went to the nearest CAT scale. With me behind the wheel and a full tank of gas.
This weighed in at 5,340 lbs.
On the way home I topped off just before getting back on the CAT scale. This weighed in at 5,240 lbs
I'm surprised too but after having a look underneath the Norweld tray there isn't much there. Just large gaps where the drawer system and the 40 liter water tank would go.
Talking to Pete and Matt at Main Line Overland. Using the shipping weights for the Norweld tray and canopy and the shipping weight of the stock bed and tailgate it looked like I was going to break even with the stock bed and camper shell.
To keep things as light as possible what I ordered was as basic as possible with three exceptions. A spare tire carrier. jerry can holder, and rear ladder to make up for the removal of the rear bumper and possibly eliminate the necessity of carrying a ladder for the Terapod.
The day before I dropped it off I went to the nearest CAT scale. With me behind the wheel and a full tank of gas.
This weighed in at 5,340 lbs.
On the way home I topped off just before getting back on the CAT scale. This weighed in at 5,240 lbs
I'm surprised too but after having a look underneath the Norweld tray there isn't much there. Just large gaps where the drawer system and the 40 liter water tank would go.
$9,000 and change.
Yeah... I decided that if I keep putting money into the Tacoma I won't buy another new one. Though now I have to get the 4Runner on the road.
Drilling holes.
Rear axle breather relocated into the driver's side rear storage box.
There's an insane amount of space underneath the tray for the optional 40 L water tank and slide out drawer. I opted out of those two features because the added weight. The volume available inside the canopy is more than sufficient to justify the additional weight of the drawer system. Still part of me wonders how I can utilize the space.
Rear axle breather relocated into the driver's side rear storage box.
There's an insane amount of space underneath the tray for the optional 40 L water tank and slide out drawer. I opted out of those two features because the added weight. The volume available inside the canopy is more than sufficient to justify the additional weight of the drawer system. Still part of me wonders how I can utilize the space.
I arrived at Mainline Overland at 7:00 a.m. and it only took them an hour to finish the assembly and put it on. Do you really think I was going back to work? Oh no no no no no.
Of course I had to take the Tacoma to Greenridge State Forest Park. Enjoy my day off and some fall colors.
I've got to think of some way to mount the TerraPod.
I don't think I'll be able to get the Darche awning on without making some custom mounts. I might put it on the 4Runner or I may sell it and get FPG. The later option could be used on both vehicles.
Of course I had to take the Tacoma to Greenridge State Forest Park. Enjoy my day off and some fall colors.
I've got to think of some way to mount the TerraPod.
I don't think I'll be able to get the Darche awning on without making some custom mounts. I might put it on the 4Runner or I may sell it and get FPG. The later option could be used on both vehicles.
I don't think I'm going to be able to get the Darche 270° awning to work on this which means I'm going to be selling it and the side panels.
There are mounting points on the rack that can be used for the awning but the gullwing side doors pinch that area. The awning would have to be on risers to clear the door which would put it up out of reach and make it a PITA to deploy.
Going to go with Force Protector Gear.
There are mounting points on the rack that can be used for the awning but the gullwing side doors pinch that area. The awning would have to be on risers to clear the door which would put it up out of reach and make it a PITA to deploy.
Going to go with Force Protector Gear.
That’s lots of room to work with. What is your plan for accessibility within the canopy? Side storage and middle drawers? Bedslide? Truck monkey? Lithe, spry young girlfriend?
Gallowbraid
Adventurist
Those require long term financing. Interest rates are ridiculous too.
And maintenance. Maintenance is high.