I've had my vline2 for about 3 years and it's been pretty solid as long as I'm hard wired. The only issues I ever seem to have is using wireless carplay, but I still use it primarily.
Common issues:
Random reboots
Message that says can't connect to apple musing even though apple music is...
Assuming most don't have HAM license, +1 for a decent handheld. Good comms can make or break your experience on the trail in my opinion. Midland makes some great GMRS radios for the truck and the Baofang can be programmed to work but they require fiddling and you risk an even lower quality...
Adding this for others who find themselves looking for toyota engine bay clamps. It's taken hours to figure out these part numbers, I hope it helps a few folks.
Metal Tab Clamps
7mm = 82711-24010
10mm = 82711-2A420
13mm = 82711-2A600
15mm = 82711-2A530
15/19mm = 82711-2D370
25mm =...
I really like how those armrests turned out. Very curious how well that paint holds up. What paint did you use? That is a great match to the factory interior.
I have about 20K in receipts for repairs and service over the 25 year life of my '98 with 265K. That's less than $70 a month. However, this doesn't count the 3K in suspension upgrades I have sitting in the shop.