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So the time came to sell the outback
I got a good price for it IMO, and needed more towing capability. So I decided to venture to the tacoma
The requirements that led me to the tacoma:
Camping and motorcycle towing.
I dont tent camp, so yeah no.
I didn't want to load the bike in the bed and pull the teardrop
So Im selling the teardrop, getting a slide in, and towing the bike on a trailer i will be making this spring.
2016 Toyota Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Current setup is:
Atturo Tires Trail Blade XT LT285/70-17
Ultra Racing 107 Extreme 17x8.5 1 offset
PA speaker
Pyle 2-Channel Compact Stereo Audio / Headphone Amplifier
Uniden PRO520XL 40-Channel CB Radio
FireStik FL3-B Three Foot FireFly Antenna
Old Man Emu BP-51 , Heavy spring, Dakar pack
Alucab Shadow Awning
Weathertech Floormats
CBI front bumper
CBI Sliders
CBI Rear bumper and swingout with table and single can holder
Ditch Brackets
Front Skid
Superwinch Talon 12.5 SR
Trail Kitchen
Hilift Jack
ARB Compressor
Air Tank
Air Horns
Shapeways switch panel
CH4x4 switches
Blue Ridge Overland gear:
Recovery bag
GOTreads Bag
Strap Bag
Kitchen Bag
Air Bag
GoTread Recovery Boards
MBRP Exhaust
IggyCorp wiring system
Renogy 100 watt solar panel x3: http://amzn.to/2vQJAkH
Victron BV-702 : http://amzn.to/2fWIkqw
Victron 100/30 MPPT: http://amzn.to/2vQGzkr
Past that, not much planned. The outback did everything terrain and capability wise i needed, so the tacoma is more than adequate for my region. But its going to be super awesome to camp on the beach in places that the teardrop wasn't able to due to grey water tank rules. Another reason we wanted a slide in over keeping the teardrop!
Got some mats
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Did a little offroading and experimenting in the truck.
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
PLayed with crawl control and a few other features that were pretty cool. Overall its a great truck, ride a bit better through hte rougher stuff than the outback. Should get even better with the BP51s
Put a big order in with CBI this weekend also. I used their water can holders on the outback and trailer, as well, I have installed about a dozen bumpers or sliders from them for others and have been nothing but happy with them. Excited to finally have a vehicle I can put the full gear on!
Ordered a front bumper with grill guard
Rear bumper with swingout, jerry can holder and table
Sliders without kickout
Front skid
Ditch Brackets
Decided I wanted to mount my FoxWing awning from my trailer.
I had some aluminum tube around, and some other ****, so i made a rack and awning mount. Not sure why noone offers this as an option. I may suck the awning in about 1.5-2" but at this point, its the same exact height as an awning mounted to a roof rack, clears the door and fits the bed perfect to wrap around
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
I got a good price for it IMO, and needed more towing capability. So I decided to venture to the tacoma
The requirements that led me to the tacoma:
Camping and motorcycle towing.
I dont tent camp, so yeah no.
I didn't want to load the bike in the bed and pull the teardrop
So Im selling the teardrop, getting a slide in, and towing the bike on a trailer i will be making this spring.
2016 Toyota Tacoma by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Current setup is:
Atturo Tires Trail Blade XT LT285/70-17
Ultra Racing 107 Extreme 17x8.5 1 offset
PA speaker
Pyle 2-Channel Compact Stereo Audio / Headphone Amplifier
Uniden PRO520XL 40-Channel CB Radio
FireStik FL3-B Three Foot FireFly Antenna
Old Man Emu BP-51 , Heavy spring, Dakar pack
Alucab Shadow Awning
Weathertech Floormats
CBI front bumper
CBI Sliders
CBI Rear bumper and swingout with table and single can holder
Ditch Brackets
Front Skid
Superwinch Talon 12.5 SR
Trail Kitchen
Hilift Jack
ARB Compressor
Air Tank
Air Horns
Shapeways switch panel
CH4x4 switches
Blue Ridge Overland gear:
Recovery bag
GOTreads Bag
Strap Bag
Kitchen Bag
Air Bag
GoTread Recovery Boards
MBRP Exhaust
IggyCorp wiring system
Renogy 100 watt solar panel x3: http://amzn.to/2vQJAkH
Victron BV-702 : http://amzn.to/2fWIkqw
Victron 100/30 MPPT: http://amzn.to/2vQGzkr
Past that, not much planned. The outback did everything terrain and capability wise i needed, so the tacoma is more than adequate for my region. But its going to be super awesome to camp on the beach in places that the teardrop wasn't able to due to grey water tank rules. Another reason we wanted a slide in over keeping the teardrop!
Got some mats
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Did a little offroading and experimenting in the truck.
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
PLayed with crawl control and a few other features that were pretty cool. Overall its a great truck, ride a bit better through hte rougher stuff than the outback. Should get even better with the BP51s
Put a big order in with CBI this weekend also. I used their water can holders on the outback and trailer, as well, I have installed about a dozen bumpers or sliders from them for others and have been nothing but happy with them. Excited to finally have a vehicle I can put the full gear on!
Ordered a front bumper with grill guard
Rear bumper with swingout, jerry can holder and table
Sliders without kickout
Front skid
Ditch Brackets
Decided I wanted to mount my FoxWing awning from my trailer.
I had some aluminum tube around, and some other ****, so i made a rack and awning mount. Not sure why noone offers this as an option. I may suck the awning in about 1.5-2" but at this point, its the same exact height as an awning mounted to a roof rack, clears the door and fits the bed perfect to wrap around
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr
Untitled by Grant Wilson, on Flickr