Nope, not after a farm animal. Named after Capt. William Dampier, a 17th century English explorer, naturalist. The first person given credit with sailing around the world three times. A fella that introduced avocado and the making of guacamole to Europe. His adventures were an inspiration for Jonathan Swift's book Gulliver's Travels, and his natural history writings inspired Darwin. He is also considered to be a "pirate who loved plants."
I said it in 2021 after my Canada trip, and again this last summer ... there was a Tacoma in my future. I didn't expect to do it this year, but a buddy from California and I have been talking about a Canada and Alaska trip. The adventure is happening this summer and I swore I wouldn't do it in the 4Runner.
2025 Toyota Tacoma, TRD Off-Road, 6MT.
Dirtbox Overland canopy camper. Evolving.
Dirtbox 270 awning.
13 gallon water tank (Front Runner) with pump.
Victory 4x4 Rear Bumper with gas and tire swing out.
C4 Fabrication front bumper for my 9K Warn. Not installed until I get the front springs.
Victory 4x4 sliders.
Zamp Solar 190W solar panel, with room for one more.
Renogy 30A controller, with bluetooth.
100Ah battery in camper.
285/70-17 Falken Wildpeak AT4 Tires on stock rims.
Front Dobinson springs on backorder.
Rear Dobinson springs compensated for the weight of the camper, but no lift. Will be replaced.
Goosegear rear seat delete. Back seat delete houses a 50Ah battery that runs the fridge, and ham radio.
Camper interior is evolving. Can't find what I want.
Fuse block for the interior lighting and outlets on the camper, water pump, input for future backup 8A DC-DC charger, and solar input.
I don't have a picture, but the fridge is mounted on the rear seat delete. I started out with the fridge on a slider, but the silly thing rattled, so I pulled it.
I said it in 2021 after my Canada trip, and again this last summer ... there was a Tacoma in my future. I didn't expect to do it this year, but a buddy from California and I have been talking about a Canada and Alaska trip. The adventure is happening this summer and I swore I wouldn't do it in the 4Runner.
2025 Toyota Tacoma, TRD Off-Road, 6MT.
Dirtbox Overland canopy camper. Evolving.
Dirtbox 270 awning.
13 gallon water tank (Front Runner) with pump.
Victory 4x4 Rear Bumper with gas and tire swing out.
C4 Fabrication front bumper for my 9K Warn. Not installed until I get the front springs.
Victory 4x4 sliders.
Zamp Solar 190W solar panel, with room for one more.
Renogy 30A controller, with bluetooth.
100Ah battery in camper.
285/70-17 Falken Wildpeak AT4 Tires on stock rims.
Front Dobinson springs on backorder.
Rear Dobinson springs compensated for the weight of the camper, but no lift. Will be replaced.
Goosegear rear seat delete. Back seat delete houses a 50Ah battery that runs the fridge, and ham radio.
Camper interior is evolving. Can't find what I want.
Fuse block for the interior lighting and outlets on the camper, water pump, input for future backup 8A DC-DC charger, and solar input.
I don't have a picture, but the fridge is mounted on the rear seat delete. I started out with the fridge on a slider, but the silly thing rattled, so I pulled it.
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I wanna get in on this action.
