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Just thought I'd post some pics of my setup since I built something similar. They make mounts for sail boats, but not for the size tank I wanted to carry, so I made my own. I also welded it out of aluminum. It's built for a 10# tank. Plenty big enough to run my furnace and my BBQ for a week...

I'm only 2wd so I can't comment on the front, but I have put them on probably 10-12 times w/o issue on the back and I'm running +1 tires.

I have the fancier, ala cart, ARE commercial version. Pros: Easy to modify since it's metal better locks/security side flip windows offer awesome access No issues with huge amounts of roof loads cheaper than fiberglass cons: looks like a work truck poor visibility (I got used to it and...

You mentioned looking for design ideas for retaining use of the tailgate and not obscuring the tail light... I'm building a swing-out right now for my van. It's not for a spare, but rather for other gear and 2 gas cans. I never liked the popular method of using a welded on pin to support the...

You should be able to do better than that. My well optioned ARE DCU was about $1100. I know they aren't as nicely made as the Leer, but it has some nice features. Funny. I just bought a Westy because I got tired of sleeping in the back of my truck. Everybody has their priorities.

Sorry for the typo, I corrected it in my original post. The lengths are 6ft long. I'll try and get some pics later. The cross bars are 4ft long pieces of strut, attached with cap screw and 1/2" strut nuts. When I have a bike rack on there, I have 58" Yakima load bars held down with custom...

I have a ARE DCU aluminum canopy on my 2007 Taco. I ordered mine without the rack and I built my own for cheap using Unistrut. I bolted (2) 6ft lengths onto the canopy lengthwise using 1/4" stainless screws. It has proven very strong. The load is spread out very well. I regularly carry 4...

Mine is a couple different layers. I have cheap, Home depot outdoor carpet on top of the plywood. Then, 1/2 of closed cell foam. Then 2" of open cell foam. The same stuff that is in the thickest Thermarest of comparable self-inflating camping mattress. It's reasonably comfortable and it was...

Thanks for those. The ARB and the Fiamma both have some nice features. Anybody actually own either of them? Does the Fiamma have to have the guy lines to stay up? I spend way too much time on asphalt, so that's a deal breaker. I wish the ARB had a hard case....

I'm looking to buy an awning to mount to the side of my truck canopy. 6ft or a bit longer would be ideal. I often setup on uneven rocky ground or pavement, so having an awning that requires NO posts or guy lines would be preferred. I would also like one that rolls up on it's own like the...

I have owned an '88 6.2 for almost 10 years now. My dad has it now as his farm truck. Great truck, great motor. It has a bad rep because GM put it in 1 ton trucks. People tried to tow 5th wheels and 10k# horse trailers with it and blew them up. They are very reliable if treated nicely...

What's the story on that stove? Homemade? I work for a company that makes backpacking stoves and I've been thinking about making a car camping body that incorporated the guts of one of our stoves. Any details would be great.

I was in the same boat as you. I bought a new truck and wanted to be able to treat it like a truck. ie, not worry about keeping the gray seats free of dog slobber and muddy mountain biker butts. I bought the King seat covers. They are cordura, and are advertised as waterproof. I am not happy...

Nice truck. How do you like that awning? I've never heard of that brand before. Their website makes the product look decent. Good price too compared to the others. How does it mount? I would be mounting it to the top of my canopy.

Curious why you still have the stock tires? All that protection and lift is kinda moot if you are still running P rated tires. Also, why relocate the spare to the bumper? Even a +1 tire fits in the stock location.

I believe the offset is different, and I know that they won't clear the front brake calipers. So no, you need Yota wheels.

I'm always horrified at what I see people trying to tow with undersized vehicles. I wasn't impressed with what my '07 felt like with a trailer full of compost. I can't imagine a 5600# 5th wheel. How did you even hook up a 5th wheel on a Taco? I saw a horrible wreck the other day involving a...

How tall is the driver? The position of the front seat has a lot of impact on how much room is back there. That said, I regularly cram four 6' guys in my truck for 5 hour drives. As for the tranny. The auto is REALLY nice. I would never buy an auto car, but in a truck, the 5sp is as good as...

I bought my '07 Taco with the full intent of buying a shell and building a sleeping platform. I did my homework, and on the advice of many, I bought an ARE. I went with the commercial unit. ARE calls it their DCU. Since I couldn't find any reviews on them, I'll add my 2c. Buying all the...

This is just my speculation coming from a racing background, but I would think that the body roll could be virtually eliminated with proper tuning from a good shock. My race bikes have independently adjustable high speed and low speed compression damping. By increasing the low speed...