Yeah, I remember talking about Tacoma’s and Cruisers wondering why nobody made anything like this for them, and WTF the factory was thinking putting carpet in trucks in the first place.
Maybe these guys will branch out to other brands.
Dave's Jeep JT Gladiator: The 'Gator
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Yeah, I remember talking about Tacoma’s and Cruisers wondering why nobody made anything like this for them, and WTF the factory was thinking putting carpet in trucks in the first place.
Maybe these guys will branch out to other brands.
Would be nice. Plenty of vehicles have unused plugs that could be used to execute the same concept, or just drill your own. Good find on that company.
WashingtonTaco
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My GX has a bunch of wiring and a couple sensors for the key fob sensing under the carpet, may have something to do with not being available for Toyota? Guessing the Tundra, Taco and 4Runner are similar.
Fine tuning aka Shipfitter’s Disease is ongoing. Added some spacers (leftover Leitner extrusion) to move the Quick Pitch En-suite shower enclosure a couple inches further away from the truck. The Leitner ecosystem is incredible, makes everything so simple and robust.
Got extra fuel and water? It’s unlikely that I’ll ever need this much, but it’s nice to know I can carry 20-25 gallons of whatever safely and securely in the bed using the existing lower D rings, the OEM cargo rail system, and a set of stainless Leitner cargo loops. Cam buckle straps are rated at 350 lbs each.
This is version 1.0, keeping it simple with room for 5 cans if I wanted to squeeze in one more.
2x6 spacer keeps the bottom of the cans from shifting forward.
This is version 1.0, keeping it simple with room for 5 cans if I wanted to squeeze in one more.
2x6 spacer keeps the bottom of the cans from shifting forward.
WashingtonTaco
Adventurist
"Gimme fuel, gimme fire
Gimme that which I desire, ooh!"
Gimme that which I desire, ooh!"
Herbie
Adventurist
Water and fuel version 2.0
This is ideal in the fact that I can carry 20 gallons of whatever, or just 10.
In the 10 gallon layout, a KEY feature is the fact that I can access either jug from either side of the vehicle for filling up, or extraction. No lifting, no removing tie downs, just super siphon what you want. Just don’t use your fuel siphon for water
This is simple 2x4 and 1/2 ply with Upol Raptor on it to calm my OCD. Anyone can make this at home, and it weighs very little. Roller Cam straps rated at 350 lbs each for no-nonsense security.
And speaking of security, when the tailgate is closed/locked, Ali Baba will need a skinny ass and high level of motivation to get back there
This is ideal in the fact that I can carry 20 gallons of whatever, or just 10.
In the 10 gallon layout, a KEY feature is the fact that I can access either jug from either side of the vehicle for filling up, or extraction. No lifting, no removing tie downs, just super siphon what you want. Just don’t use your fuel siphon for water
This is simple 2x4 and 1/2 ply with Upol Raptor on it to calm my OCD. Anyone can make this at home, and it weighs very little. Roller Cam straps rated at 350 lbs each for no-nonsense security.
And speaking of security, when the tailgate is closed/locked, Ali Baba will need a skinny ass and high level of motivation to get back there
Those are from Leitner Designs.
Just be aware you need the the right T-bolts for the track, the OEM trail rail takes big T-bolts.
That pesky RTT ladder has had me scratching my head but I think I’ve solved it.
Quick Pitch uses a nice telescoping ladder, but I’m not a fan of storing it inside the tent. Seems like a good way to import moisture and funk into the sleeping area. So I devised another way using some extra parts I had laying around, and a couple of small cam straps.
Now it just loads into the previously unused space between the rack and the tent, which keeps it up and out of the way. Any movement forward, backwards, or left and right is physically limited by steel brackets.
To remove it, the cam straps need to be released and then the ladder is lifted up slightly and withdrawn from it's home.
Here you can see the far end, secured and rattle-free.
This end of the ladder cannot bounce out, twist, or make any noise in this configuration while underway. I like the fact that the ladder does not block my vision in the rear view mirror.
The small aluminum plate acts as a guide when inserting the ladder from the far side.
With this, the ladder can't fall down if you miss the mark.
Quick Pitch uses a nice telescoping ladder, but I’m not a fan of storing it inside the tent. Seems like a good way to import moisture and funk into the sleeping area. So I devised another way using some extra parts I had laying around, and a couple of small cam straps.
Now it just loads into the previously unused space between the rack and the tent, which keeps it up and out of the way. Any movement forward, backwards, or left and right is physically limited by steel brackets.
To remove it, the cam straps need to be released and then the ladder is lifted up slightly and withdrawn from it's home.
Here you can see the far end, secured and rattle-free.
This end of the ladder cannot bounce out, twist, or make any noise in this configuration while underway. I like the fact that the ladder does not block my vision in the rear view mirror.
The small aluminum plate acts as a guide when inserting the ladder from the far side.
With this, the ladder can't fall down if you miss the mark.
Jimmie Perkins
Adventurist
Fancy “seabag”
