Building an '03 100 (1 Viewer)
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There is lot of info (and strong opinions) on roof top tents on this site and at expedition portal. My two cents, decide between hard-shell and soft and compare from there. Ideally, you'd want to see a number of them side by side (like at the NW Overland Rally near Leavenworth WA June 15-18 or Overland Expo West next week in Flagstaff).
Tepui Tents (Soquel / Santa Cruz) and CVT (Bend) seem the market share leaders with lots of choices. I ultimately chose a CVT Shasta from their Summit series (burly build and some nice addl features). I installed off the back of the truck for weather cover & use of the tailgate for gear access and cooking.
And since you appear a dog person - here is my travel companion.
Tepui Tents (Soquel / Santa Cruz) and CVT (Bend) seem the market share leaders with lots of choices. I ultimately chose a CVT Shasta from their Summit series (burly build and some nice addl features). I installed off the back of the truck for weather cover & use of the tailgate for gear access and cooking.
And since you appear a dog person - here is my travel companion.
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Looks like you have done an awesome job !
MJay
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I don't think they are on the site yet. Write to Luke and he'll get you taken care of. I live local, so I just wandered into the shop. I think he told me that there are already a dozen folks who have them on order. As for the Danes...highly recommend. We've had Danes since we got married. The two we have now are numbers 4 and 5. Main downside is short lifespan. We've been lucky to get 10-11 years.I really like that bumper, seems light weight. Not a fan of how far that tube sticks out but might be the angle. Always wanted a Dane.
EDIT: I dont see that front bumper on the site. Do you have a link?
Love the method wheels. Those are the NV's? Are you running spacers? I really like Method wheels but it was my understanding the backspace was not enough and you need to run spacers and no caps. Good looking truck!
Great looking cruiser and pups!
Since you had it from new what kind of maintenance have you done to keep it running and what parts broke and had to be replaced? Great Build!
MJay
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Amazingly...virtually nothing has ever broken. I've done the scheduled mainentence, with the exception of the timing belt, which is way overdue and I'm going to get done this week. The light switch on the center dome is broken off, and I am struggling to find a replacement. Will probably need to fab something. Other than that...unbelievable...but NOTHING. This is rule number one of why I LOVE Cruisers. If you take care of them, they tend to run forever.
MJay
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I just got the LED bulb replacement kit from PFran. Put them in the front map lights. Really bright and white compared to the stock. (Also love that it came with red bulbs for you night time navigators out there) I'll work my way to the back next. Still need to find a replacement switch for the center dome light. Any suggestions on that?
Sweet build so far, nice to see other members in the north state areas! My in-laws are right in your neck of the woods, along 45 between GV and Auburn. That 4x4 labs bumper up front sure is pretty, they did a great job!
