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Suchhhhhh a good mod.
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@toy_tek The voltmeter does bounce around with the blinkers by about 0.5V in every single 60 I’ve seen. Going to LED cuts it down to about 0.1V. This is not a shameless plug for my LED flasher module - just a data point.
Toyota, in my opinion, used too thin of wiring gauges on these trucks, so every little bit you can help the system out is good.
Toyota, in my opinion, used too thin of wiring gauges on these trucks, so every little bit you can help the system out is good.
Yeah buddy! That’s awesome!
Rear Storage/platform
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In lieu of pulling the seat brackets and painting them like I should, I got started on the rear storage/platform. This is as far as I made it last night. Using 1/2" as a base, probably for the rest as well using pocket holes and stuff. With proper bracing it'll be totally strong enough.
RevISK
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Jim,
This touches on another subject I am about to embark/continue on and that is wiring up additional outlets in the back. I have the stock alternator and have some occasional use accessories (Winch (direct to batt), Air Comp and aux lights wired to a blue sea fuse/buss that is in turn wired to the battery via 4 awg wire) but not much else. Just need an additional plug for my fridge. I have solar on my truck and I really like having an independent power source. Since I don't have time to wire up solar and everything else I need to do, I figure a 12 awg x 16' 12v extension wired from the Blue Sea block with a 30 amp fuse.
The fridge draws .88 amp hours/ 55 +/- watts.
OlYellr
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I’m a fan of the Blue Sea stuff. Not that my opinion really matters… like where is is all going.
If you're worried about strength, you could add some aluminum or steel L-brackets to areas you're concerned about.
I have a blue sea block in my 87 4Runner and it works great and kinda organizes the wiring but I’m going to run an SPOD type unit in the 62. Less wiring to run to the cabin, just one switch panel that controls everything. That’s my next move, that will make any lights/accessories much easier to deal with.
I wonder if you can control high / low heated seats with an SPod
Trip with the Boy
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Day two:
From Brantley State Park we wanted to hop on the NMBDR for a spell but discovered that Sitting Bull Falls was on the way, which was simply mind blowing. If you are in the Carlsbad area, definitely make a trip there.
The rest of the NMBDR (southern leg) was pretty blah with the exception of a couple amazing views into the valley towards White Sands.
Ended the day in Cloudcroft at a random campground.
From Brantley State Park we wanted to hop on the NMBDR for a spell but discovered that Sitting Bull Falls was on the way, which was simply mind blowing. If you are in the Carlsbad area, definitely make a trip there.
The rest of the NMBDR (southern leg) was pretty blah with the exception of a couple amazing views into the valley towards White Sands.
Ended the day in Cloudcroft at a random campground.
It’s almost like you have a photography background 
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Day 3:
We got a bit touristy and went to White Sands NP and since my son is 13 (and I am secretly as well) we had to go see the biggest nut in the world at Pistachio Land. Crazy storms were brewing up in the Sacramento Mountains which was where were heading. Driving into that wasn’t fun in the loaded down truck but we only lost a water jug
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Wanted to find a place I boondocked at in the Lincoln NF several years ago but mistakenly thought it was closer to Ruidoso. It wasn’t. We did end up at a really cool spot at the Monjeau Lookout. It didn’t say No Camping so we did. It was an awesome spot to camp and we were the only ones there.
We got a bit touristy and went to White Sands NP and since my son is 13 (and I am secretly as well) we had to go see the biggest nut in the world at Pistachio Land. Crazy storms were brewing up in the Sacramento Mountains which was where were heading. Driving into that wasn’t fun in the loaded down truck but we only lost a water jug
.Wanted to find a place I boondocked at in the Lincoln NF several years ago but mistakenly thought it was closer to Ruidoso. It wasn’t. We did end up at a really cool spot at the Monjeau Lookout. It didn’t say No Camping so we did. It was an awesome spot to camp and we were the only ones there.
Hell yeah man! Looks like fun!
